Today's offering showcases this rare and handsome 9K Art Deco rectangular Rolex sold in 1927.

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 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 era, 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.

This very fine Art Deco Rolex features a classic rose gold case and very high grade Rolex Prima handwound chronometer movement adjusted to run accurately across a full six positions and a range of temperatures. During this period, after assembly and testing, Rolex labeled their best performing movements with some version of the three-tiered "Prima designation."

The centerpiece of this watch is its gorgeous Art Deco dial with sunburst guilloche and large luminous numbers - our photos couldn't begin to do it justice!

Its case is very good condition with only light rippling to the back. It retains strong unpolished stamping. Its wonderful dial, restored in vintage times, presents beautifully. And its very fine Prima-grade Rolex movement is keeping very accurate time.

Our Master Watchmaker, our highest level 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 mineral glass crystal, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $795 value).

For the finishing touch we have installed a new Hirsch diamond calf leather strap 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 solid gold Art Deco Rolex with gorgeous dial!.

• Manufacturer: Rolex
• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Serial no: 28,297
• Year sold: 1927
• Functions: Hours and Minutes
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: 9K rose gold
• Case markings (inside):  Rolex, 7 World Records, Gold Metal, Geneve-Suisse, 9K, precious metal hallmarks
• Case markings (outside):  To Bill - From Eileen - Xmas 1927
• Case condition: Very good condition with only light rippling to the back. It retains strong unpolished stamping
• Dial: Silver with sunburst guilloche pattern, luminous Arabic numerals, signed Rolex, restored in vintage times, bright and clean
• Dimensions: 23mm wide (excluding crown - 25mm including), 37mm long lug tip-to-tip
• Hands: Original, blued steel, originally filled with luminous - please inquire if you would like us to re-lume them.
• Movement type:  High grade, signed Rolex, 15 jewels, with rare patented Super Balance, manually wound, rhodium plated, Breguet overcoil hairspring, index regulator
• Movement markings: Rolex, Prima, Swiss Made, 15 Jewels, Times 6 positions for all climates
• Jewels: 15 rubies
• Band: Hirsch top grain calf leather, designed for fixed lug watches, gold tone unsigned buckle
• Crystal : Mineral glass, perfectly fitting, brand new
• Serviced: Our Master Watchmaker, our highest level 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 anew mineral glass crystal, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $795 value) making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. 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 experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
• Warranty: 1-year C.O.T. international warranty.
• 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