Today's offering showcases this handsome and wonderfully preserved Art Deco tonneau Rolex.

With its elegantly curved tonneau case, warm silver dial that has naturally aged into a rich sepia tropical tone, and early Rolex hunter caliber handwound movement, this piece possesses an understated refinement of Rolex’s between the war's era.

The centerpiece of this watch is its awesome original luminous dial. The luminous on the hands and markers have given it a true "tropical" tone.

In the first decade after the turn of the twentieth century when someone referred to a gentleman's watch they most often meant one object - a large, timing instrument kept in the pocket. That changed in part because of Hans Wilsdorf, a true legend in timekeeping history, who founded Rolex Watch Co. in 1908. When the first World War erupted, demand rose sharply for these novel watches as Allied servicemen needed a more suitable way to access their vital timepieces.

At the close the of the war watch company's continued further down the path of having wristwatches eventually replace pocket watches as the timepiece of choice.

At the heart of the Art Deco period, shortly after their release of the very first Oyster watches and before they began to specialize in mostly sport watches, Rolex crafted dress wristwatches of very fine quality.

As a mens midsize, it is well-suited for someone with smaller wrists.

Its original chromium case is excellent condition with only light wear. Its markings are still crisp.

Its wonderful dial is original and untouched. When it's not under bright photographry lights its tone is just slightly more muted than the photos suggest.

One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components with genuine Rolex parts, installing a new mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $795 value).

We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping very accurate time.

For the finishing touch, we have installed a new calf Hirsch leather strap designed for fixed lugs watches making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

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

Don't miss the chance to own a rare Art Deco Rolex with original dial and hands.

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. As mentioned, one used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.

Manufacturer: Rolex
Country of origin: Switzerland
Year made: Circa the second half of the 1930's - approx. 1938
Designed for: Men - today a unisex size
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
Case material: Chrome plated base metal
Case markings (inside):  Rolex, 31 Victoires, De Haute Precision, Geneve, Suisse, 384
Case condition: Its original chromium case is excellent condition with only light wear. Its markings are still crisp.
Dial: Originally silver, now evenly aged to a warm tropical sepia tone with matte finish, Arabic radium numerals, printed railroad outer minute track, subsidiary seconds register, Rolex signature, original and untouched showing attractive natural patina
Dimensions: 29mm wide (excluding crown - 30.5mm including), 34mm long lug tip-to-tip
Hands: Original, blued steel luminous "batons"
Movement type: High grade, signed Rolex, 15 jewels, manually wound, rhodium plated, Breguet overcoil hairspring, index regulator
Movement markings: Rolex, Swiss Made, 15 Rubies
Jewels: 15 rubies
Band: Swiss made, top grain calf leather, designed for fixed lug watches equipped with aftermarket Rolex style buckle
Crystal: Acrylic, excellent condition
Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components with genuine Rolex parts, installing a new mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $795 value).
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping very accurate time.
Warranty: 1-year C.O.T. international warranty. 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. As mentioned, one used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
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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