Not a Rolex most people would recognise, but this ladies Rolex is in very good order with the original buckle and hangtag. Model reference 8040.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the serial number on the case back we can accurately date this watch to being made in 1960. Rolex reused some serial numbers after 1953, but the Chester hall mark on the case back is also for 1960.
CONDITION
£58 for a 18k gold Rolex? That was the asking price in 1960, according to the hand written note on the hang tag (which also quotes the model reference, so does match up). But as you could also buy an average house in the UK for £2,000, that puts in in perspective. The most obvious feature of this watch is the gold wire case decoration, and this case was made by Rolex in Geneva. We have not seen another one in the flesh ever. It is a small watch, as was fashionable at the time, but still has a manual wind Rolex 17 jewel manual wind movement ticking away nicely. The dial is clean for the age too. The suede leather strap has some age but is in good condition – it may be the original strap so we have left it on. The buckle is signed Rolex and is gold plated.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
This watch has been checked against the Watch Register and has not been reported as lost, stolen or implicated in fraud, and a copy of that certificate will also be included.
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SIZE
Width with crown 14.1 mm
Width without crown 12.7 mm
Between lugs 9 mm
Lug to lug length 26.8 mm
Case Thickness 8.1 mm
All sizes are approximate. The watch is photographed on a wrist of 150mm/6 inches.
Included with this watch is a 3 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses. If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries. Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us. Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.
From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon. By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.