The Heritage Up for sale is a stunning, collector-grade 1958 Rolex Precision. This isn't just a watch; it's a piece of British-Rolex history. In the 1950s, to avoid high import duties on gold, Rolex partnered with the prestigious Dennison Watch Case Co. in England to create these solid 9ct gold cases. This Ref. 12868 features the highly sought-after "small seconds" sub-dial at the 6 o'clock position and crisp Birmingham hallmarks dating it precisely to 1958.

Technical Specifications & Condition

• Case: Solid 9ct Yellow Gold (stamped .375).
• Dial: Original "Explorer-style" dial with a beautiful, honest patina. It hasn't been scrubbed or "redialed," preserving its 60+ year soul.
• Movement: Genuine Rolex manual-wind caliber, recently serviced (Early 2025).
• Crown: Equipped with a genuine Rolex service crown.
• Strap: New lizard-grain leather strap.

A Note on Vintage Timekeeping If you are new to vintage watches, please note: mechanical watches from the 1950s were marvels of engineering, but they are not quartz or atomic clocks. While a modern Rolex might be "accurate to the second," a healthy vintage piece from 1958 typically has a tolerance of +/- 30–60 seconds a day.

Currently, this watch is running approximately 35 seconds slow per day. Be wary of sellers claiming "perfect" time for a 70-year-old watch—that is rarely an honest claim. In fact, mechanical movements often "settle in" and improve in accuracy with regular daily wear and consistent winding. This watch is healthy, clean, and performing exactly as a high-grade 1950s Rolex should.

Why Buy This Example?

1. Transparency: I am disclosing the service crown and the exact timekeeping so there are no surprises.
2. Safety: This listing is covered by eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee. You don't have to take my word for it—eBay’s professional watchmakers will inspect this watch to verify it matches this description before it ever reaches you.
3. No Engravings: The case back is clean and free of personal inscriptions, which is rare for gift-watches of this era.

Shipping & Collection The watch will be sent via fully insured, tracked delivery to eBay’s authentication centre. Alternatively, I am happy to arrange Collection in Person in the Bury St Edmunds, Colchester, or Dalston (London) areas for a face-to-face inspection.