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18ct white gold Art Deco ladies diamond Rolex watch

Beautiful during the day, and sparkling during the night, this 18ct white gold Art Deco ladies diamond Rolex watch is destined to always be loved and admired.

Made in 1926 during the Art Deco period, the look and feel of this Rolex on your wrist will take you back to a wonderful bygone era that has always remained so popular in the hearts and minds of many.

The watch case itself has such an elegant oval shape which is of course set with thirty six diamonds that draws your attention to not only the case but the lovely dial. With a wonderful Art Deco font to the numbers, the dial is all original and has not been repainted and has achieved the most beautiful patina over the years.

And then there is the setting at the top and bottom of the watch. With an additional eleven diamonds set at each end, the design is so magnificent and typical of the Art Deco era. The diamonds total 0.58 carats and highlight the watch so elegantly making this watch not ostentatious or gaudy and having that wonderful ability to remain looking so elegant on the wrist day or night.

Inside is the manual wind Rolex Prima movement which has been fully serviced and comes with our twelve month warranty. The Rolex Prima movement were the first to use a new series of balances for greater accuracy and reliability. These precise movements were adjusted to 6 positions and at all temperatures, the specification for a chronometer rating.

No matter when this watch is being worn, there is little doubt that it will always be admired and commented on thanks to its elegance and wonderful Art Deco styling and design.

 

Stock# W695

Maker: Rolex

Circa: 1926

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18ct white gold Art Deco ladies diamond Rolex watch. Fitted with the Rolex Prima movement, this was the first chronometer grade movement made for watches. This vintage Rolex watch not only has a superb movement inside, but set with diamonds in such an elegant way making it one of the most elegant Rolex watches that you could ever wish to be on your wrist.

A brief history on the Rolex Prima movement.

First launched in 1926, the Rolex Prima movements came in three classes, the “Prima,” “Extra Prima,” and “Ultra Prima". These high quality movements were the first to use a new series of balances for greater accuracy and reliability. These precise hand wound movements were adjusted to 6 positions and at all temperatures, the specification for a chronometer rating. These high grade movements made such a name for Rolex as a producer of incredibly reliably watches, that started to set them apart from other watchmakers of the time.

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