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212 . Rolex
A very rare stainless steel wristwatch with sweep centre seconds , black lacquer ‘ King-of-Wings ’ dial and bracelet
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Manufacturer Rolex Year 1943
Reference No . 4125 Case No . 279 ’ 203 Model Name King-of-Wings Material Stainless steel Calibre Mechanical , 15 jewels Bracelet / Strap Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet , 180 mm . maximum length
Clasp / Buckle Stainless steel Rolex folding deployant clasp stamped Rolex 2.55 Dimensions 35 mm . diameter Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
Estimate HKD 100,000-150,000 USD 12,000-18,000
’ King-of-Wings ’ wristwatches , such as the present example , were made for the Canadian market . Other models for the Canadian market included the Solar Aqua and 1 / 4 Century Club watches that Eaton gave to staff members for 25 years of long service . This watch is fitted with a particularly rare black and beautiful black lacquer dial , which is preserved in excellent and very original condition . The case is very crisp with strong definition and very crisp case numbers to the case back . Overall , this is an extremely rare and appealing wristwatch .