It showcases the company's greatest contributions to watchmaking, an early Oyster case. The Rolex Oyster case birthed the idea of the modern sport watch and was a catalyst for the widespread acceptance of the wristwatch.
Besides its highly functional Oyster design, its 18K rose gold engine-turned bezel brought a touch of extra class to the watch.
Powering it is its high grade Rolex 10 1/2''' ligne movement with Rolex's patented Super-Balance system with early shock resistance system.
It has all of its original parts.
Its case shows signs of previous polishing as the bezel has lost its detail and has been priced accordingly. It luminous dial is honest with pleasing sepia toned luminous and original "Mercedes" hands.
One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it. It is keeping time within approximately one second per hour on a machine that spins the watch in all directions simulating it being worn.
For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new crocodile strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.
Note: This reference was described in period advertising as the “watch that lives without breathing” due to its highly hermetic seal. A similar watch is illustrated in “Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches”, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, 2001 Edition, p. 113.
- Manufacturer: Rolex
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Year built: c. 1945
- Serial no.: 322,373
- Model: Reference 3359 Imperial, so-called "Viceroy"
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: Stainless steel and 18K gold
- Case markings (inside): Brevet, Rolex S.A., Geneve, Suisse, 31 Victoires, Haute Precision, R.W.C Ltd, 3359
- Case condition: Scratch-free, shows signs of previous polishing as the bezel has lost its detail
- Dimensions: 29.5mm wide (excluding crown), 39mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Hands: Original, luminous "Mercedes", blue steel
- Movement type: High grade, 10 1/2 ligne, manually wound, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, micrometer regulator, Breguet balance spring
- Movement markings: Rolex, Swiss Made, 17 Rubis
- Jewels: 17 rubies
- Band: Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn
- Width between lugs: 16mm
- Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition
- Serviced: One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
- Timing: Timed on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Keeping time within approx. one second per hour on a machine that spins the watch in all directions simulating it being worn. 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 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
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
