Rolex Watch with Black Strap and Gold Case

Classic Rolex watch featuring a gold case and black strap. Timeless elegance. It's not often that you can wear something that is 100yrs old and is still very functional. This Rolex watch is made of 9ct gold, a tough hard gold that has allowed this watch to stand the test of time. The rose gold case is a sign that this watch very likely belonged to an officer in WW1 as this case is what is known as a Trench Watch, these were issued en mass to troops fighting the war on the front lines, where accurate timing was the difference between life and death. Of course Switzerland was a neutral country and the US and British military wanted the best time pieces that they could get their hands on but they were not going to advertise the Rolex name. Many watches made by Rolex in their early years didn't have their names on the dials. This dial has been remarkably preserved in the condition it is in and the movement keeps time like it just left the watch makers desk. Take the opportunity to own a piece of horology history and have a story to tell when you are complemented on your vintage piece