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Vintage Rolex Oyster Seaforth Cushion Case WW2 Military Watch
■ STATUS: SOLD
THIS TIMEPIECE HAS FOUND A NEW HOME
► SELLER'S DESCRIPTION
For sale is a remarkable piece of horological history: a genuine Rolex Oyster Seaforth cushion case watch from the World War II era. This classic Rolex timepiece represents the brand’s legendary early tool-watch design and is a highly desirable example of mid-20th-century Rolex craftsmanship.
This example is powered by its original high-end 17 jewel Caliber 59 movement, a higher-grade variant compared to the more commonly encountered 15 jewel versions, and is currently running smoothly and keeping accurate time.
The watch has aged gracefully and shows signs of use and age appropriate for a genuine WWII-era timepiece. The dial, hands, case, and movement are original, preserving its vintage authenticity and strong collector appeal. The original patina dial features luminous hands and Arabic numerals, delivering the iconic vintage military aesthetic. The watch is fitted with a brand new high-end black leather strap.
Key Details:
• Brand: Rolex
• Model: Oyster Seaforth
• Movement: Original high-end 17J Caliber 59
• Case Size: Approximately 29mm
• Era: World War II (1940s)
• Condition: Running and keeping accurate time
• Dial: Original patina dial with luminous hands and Arabic numerals
• Strap: Brand new high-end black leather strap
Whether you are a vintage Rolex collector or a fan of historic military timepieces, this Rolex Oyster Seaforth represents an excellent opportunity to own an authentic Rolex from a fascinating chapter in watchmaking history.
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► ARCHIVE FILE: ROLEX — BRAND HISTORY
Rolex began in London in 1905, when Hans Wilsdorf and his brother-in-law Alfred Davis founded Wilsdorf & Davis to case Swiss movements for the British market. Wilsdorf registered the Rolex name in 1908, choosing it because it was short, easy to pronounce in any language, and fit neatly on a dial. He then set about proving that wristwatches, still dismissed as jewelry, could be precision instruments: a Rolex earned the first chronometer certificate granted to a wristwatch in 1910, a Kew Class A certificate followed in 1914, and the firm moved to Geneva in 1919.
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