1920's Rolex Unicorn Ladies Vintage Art Deco Watch - 9K Rose Gold

Rolex

Item No. 8561

While busy patenting their Oyster case, Rolex also crafted early lady's dress wristwatches to meet the needs of their female clients. The fine nearly century old Rolex showcased in this offering is an example of one of these very early lady's Rolex wristwatches sold under their Unicorn brand. The company was one of the pioneers of the wrist worn watch.

Born before the days of constant brand focused marketing, these very early pieces are often not outwardly signed Rolex or Unicorn - they are only signed on the case and movement. Its original 9K Rolex case has the same Rolex signature and stamping as all of these Rolex made watches from the era.

The centerpiece of the watch is its stunning silver face with sunburst guilloche which is original and untouched in very pleasing condition.

Powering this gem is a fine, early Rolex Unicorn timekeeping mechanism. It is extremely similar in construction and finishing to the Rolex Rebberg movements found in the Rolex branded version of these watches.

We were fortunate to acquire it in excellent original condition - it has all of its original parts. It's classic 9K gold Rolex case lightly tinted rose in tone is in very good condition with one spot of wear on a corner and pin prick holes at the highest corners. Its original Art Deco style blued steel hands have toned to a wonderful deep purple hue that is a consistent color throughout.

It is accompanied by an original or vintage rose gold-filled complementary bracelet. Please inquire if you would like a brand new black cord bracelet.

Any needed servicing has been performed by one of our Master Watchmakers. We have tested it on a machine that spins it in all directions simulating it being worn on the wrist.

Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.

  • Manufacturer: Rolex
  • Country of origin: Switzerland
  • Year built: c. late 1910's to 1920's
  • Functions: Hours and minutes
  • Designed for: Women
  • Case material: 9K rose gold
  • Case markings (inside): R.W.C. (for Rolex Watch Co.), 9K, precious metal hallmarks, 75093
  • Case condition: Very good condition with one spot of wear on a corner and pin prick holes at the highest corners.
  • Dimensions: 25mm diameter without the crown by 30mm long
  • Dial:  Signed Rolex, sunburst guilloche, black painted Roman numerals, originally silver now toned, outer railroad minute track, original, very pleasing condition
  • Hands: Original, blued steel with Art Deco design, toned to a wonderful deep purple hue that is a consistent color throughout.
  • Movement type: Signed Unicorn, Rolex's attempt at an off-shoot brand, manually wound, decorated, 15 ruby jewels
  • Movement markings: Unicorn, Swiss Made, 15 Jewels
  • Band: Gold-filled spring-loaded expansion bracelet. Will fit a wrist up to approx. 6 inches without expanding, the spring loaded clasp if fully expanded grows to approx. 6.5 inches. Please inquire if you would like a brand new black cloth cord or gold tone cord bracelet.
  • Crystal: Mineral glass, excellent condition
  • Serviced: Any needed servicing has been performed by one of our Master Watchmakers.
  • Timing: Timed on a state-of-the-art computerized system. We have tested it on a machine that spins it in all directions simulating it being worn on the wrist. Please do not expect the same level of accuracy from one of these 100 year old early ladies wristwatch as a modern watch. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
  • Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.
  • Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity
  • Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide

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