In the 1930's through the 50's, in the midst of their high output of utilitarian sports watches, Rolex also made much more elegant dress watches. These fine wristwatches often combine a superior hand-wound mechanism with beautiful aesthetics.

The elegant and timeless dress Rolex showcased in today's offering is a classic example of this phenomenon.

It is full size for the era and for the style, measuring 35mm in diameter without the crown - in between the sizes of a Rolex Date and a Datejust.

It is fully Rolex down to the winding crown and presents beautifully on the wrist.

Our example has a less common sweep seconds function and technical dial with 1/5 markings that served the needs of men in technical, sporting, and racing fields. We absolutely love this combination on the watch - it pleasingly blends a dress style with high performance and the dauphine hands and faceted markers match the style perfectly. In our opinion the balance of this watch is much better than most.

Powering the watch is its high-grade original early style handwound movement with Super Balance that pre-dates the 1200 series, giving it a true early vintage feel.

Its case back has an area of natural aging/pitting around the periphery that isn't visible while its being worn and still fully retains its coronet and its serial number is still lightly visible. On the wrist its case presents as better than near mint. With the exception of the back, the rest of the case appears likely to never have been polished and if ever only very lightly.

Its dial is bright and clean, previously well-restored.

One of our watchmakers has just fully disassembled the very fine Precision movement down to its last screw and freshly cleaned and oiled it. It is keeping extremely accurate time.

For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new leather strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

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

Don't miss the opportunity to own the perfect complement to your sporty Datejust, Sub, GMT, or Daytona.

• Manufacturer: Rolex
• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Serial no.: 933,533
• Year made: c. 1953
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: Stainless steel
• Case markings (inside): Rolex, Acier Inoxydable, 4363
• Case markings (outside): 933,533 and Rolex coronet
• Case condition: Its case back has an area of natural aging/pitting around the periphery that isn't visible while its being worn and still fully retains its coronet and its serial number is still lightly visible. With the exception of the back, the rest of the case is better than near mint and appears likely to never have been polished and if ever only very lightly. Presents beautifully on the wrist.
• Dimensions: 35mm diameter (without crown), 40mm long lug tip-to-tip 
• Dial: Silver, signed Rolex, steel Rolex coronet and applied faceted baton indexes, outer minute track, previously well-restored
• Hands: Original, steel, faceted batons
• Movement type: Rolex, handwound, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with Super Balance system, adjusted to two positions
• Movement markings: Montres Rolex, Geneve, Swiss, 17 Jewels, Adjusted to Two. Positions, Super Balance
• Jewels: 17 rubies
• Band: Leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with unsigned buckle
• Width between lugs: 18mm
• Crystal: Acrylic, excellent
• Serviced: One of our watchmakers has just fully disassembled the movement down to its last screw and freshly cleaned and oiled it.
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is keeping very accurate time.
• 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; New timing certificate
• 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