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 34mm in diameter without the crown - the size of a Rolex Date watch.

It has all of its original parts down to the hands and 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 gold hands and markers match the style. And we always love the blue steel lollipop seconds hands of models like this. In our opinion the balance of this watch is very nice.

Powering the watch is its high-grade original early style caliber 700 handwound movement with Super Balance that pre-dates the 1200 series, giving it an early vintage feel.

The dial, restored long ago in vintage times, has warmed to a light sepia tone, complementing the gold hands and markers very well and giving it a true vintage look.

Unlike most examples, it still fully retains its coronet and its serial number on the back which are still very strongly intact. Its case presents in excellent condition with only fairly light wear and light signs of previous polishing.

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 like a new sweep pinion tension spring, installing a correct new mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $795 value).

For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new distressed style leather strap with aftermarket Rolex style buckle 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.: 415,501
Year made: c. 1946
Model: Ref. 4139 "Precision"
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds
Designed for: Men
Case material: Stainless steel
Case markings (inside): Rolex, Geneve, Suisse, SAR 4139
Case markings (outside): 415,501 and Rolex coronet
Dimensions: 34mm diameter (without crown), 41.5mm long lug tip-to-tip 
Dial: Silver, signed Rolex, applied gold Roman and dot indexes, inner minute / seconds track with 1/5 increments, previously nicely-restored in vintage times. Please inquire if you would like a fresh restoration.
Hands: Original, gold, batons with blue steel "lollipop" seconds hand
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: Distressed vintage style leather, remborde, brand new and unworn with aftermarket Rolex style buckle. We also stock lizard and a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
Width between lugs: 18mm
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 like a new sweep pinion tension spring, installing a correct 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.
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; 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

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