Today's offering showcases this charming and elegant Rolex creation.

It is a wonderful example of the side of vintage Rolex that has largely disappeared from the modern brand. While today's Rolex is defined primarily by its Oyster watches, the company also produced beautifully refined ladies' dress watches that blurred the distinction between fine watchmaking and jewelry.

Bejeweled with 14 diamonds, the 18K Rolex gold case is absolutely stunning! Above and below the case are white gold diamond-set bars, each punctuated by an additional diamond where the watch meets the cord bracelet. They may be original or they may have been later added by a jeweler to accent the watch with a touch of diamond brilliance, but either way they feel entirely at home with the elegant jewelry-watch aesthetic.

They create a wonderful jewelry-like frame around the gold case. Even the little gold fittings along the cord contribute to the sense that the entire piece was conceived as a bracelet rather than simply a watch fitted with a strap.

And that is really the appeal. This would be an elegant vintage cocktail watch in its own right, but it is also a Rolex. It combines the delicacy and glamour of a fine mid-century ladies' jewelry watch with the quality, prestige, and collecting appeal of the premier and most recognizable name in luxury watchmaking. It is a wonderfully unexpected Rolex and a genuine statement piece precisely because it looks so different from what the name has come to represent today.

It has all of its original parts down to all hands and the winding crown and has just finished a true expertly done restoration.

Its case presents in excellent condition. It retains a strong hallmark near the crown.

Its silver dial has been restored by one of the leading dial experts in North America.

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, installing a new correct Rolex mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing, testing and regulation (an $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, it comes with its original or period bracelet, and we meticulously detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

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

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 built: c. 1950's
Functions: Hours and Minutes
Designed for: Women
Case material: 18K gold with diamonds
Case markings (inside): Rolex, Geneva, 18K, Geneva, Coronet logo, Swiss Liberty Head hallmark
Case condition: Presents in excellent condition. It retains a strong hallmark near the crown.
Dimensions: 14mm wide (excluding crown) by slightly over 25mm long lug tip-to-tip
Dial: Silver, signed Rolex, applied gold dart and baton indexes, expertly restored
Hands: Original, gold "feuilles"
Movement type: Signed Rolex, rhodium plated, 17 ruby jewels, self-compensating flat balance spring, patented Super Balance system, index regulator
Movement Jewels: 17 rubies
Band: Black cord bracelet with yellow gold-filled fittings and clasp, original or vintage, sized to fit a wrist up to approx. 6.75 inches on largest setting, adjustable, excellent condition. If you need a larger new cord strap, please inquire.
Crystal type: Mineral glass, 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, installing a new correct Rolex mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing, testing and regulation (an $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 international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. 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