A 1967 gold Rolex Precision Swiss – featuring a much sort after dial variant featuring baton indexes. Powered by the Rolex calibre 1200 – a robust 17-jewel manual - wind movement. Serviced by a specialist Rolex watchmaker, it is in good mechanical order.
First introduced in the 1940s, the Rolex Precision range represents the brand’s foray into elegant, minimalist dress watches, crafted to rival the refined sophistication of the Patek Philippe Calatrava and the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony. While those counterparts today command three to four times the price, this Rolex remains an underappreciated gem, a true sleeper in the vintage market.
With its bold profile, refined gold case, and timeless design, this rare vintage gents’ Rolex Precision embodies the essence of understated elegance. It’s a piece for the discerning collector who values quiet sophistication over ostentation. A testament to Rolex’s versatility beyond tool watches, this Precision offers enduring style and subtle prestige, truly the understated and utterly timeless Rolex. Please note, this gents Rolex is mid-sized at a 32mm case size, which was the standard gentleman’s dress watch size in the 1960s. While considered small by modern Rolex standards, it remains true to the elegant proportions of its era
The Original Dial: Signed Rolex Precision Swiss. Silvered dial with raised gold gilt baton indexes and gold gilt ‘dauphine’ handset with a matching auxiliary dial seconds hand, applied minute markers to outer chapter ring. The original dial has patina and aged with some marks not noticeable to the naked eye only if looking closely or under magnification. Please observe photographs.
Original Case: Stepped yellow gold case featuring stylish powering down turned lug design. The case has hairline scratches associated with precious metals commensurate with age and daily wear. Bearing hallmarks for London dating to 1967. In solid condition.
Original Case Back Cover Outer: Solid gold 9 carat case cover with polished finish. Snap back case fits perfectly flush, featuring a brushed polished finish. Has hairline surface scratches commensurate with age and wear associated with precious metals.
Original Case Back Cover Inner: Bearing hallmarks for London denoting the letter ‘m’ dating to 1967 - (serial numbered) 29804. Signed Rolex RWCo. - In good solid condition.
Original Movement: Superb working order keeping accurate time. Serviced by a Rolex specialist watchmaker. The watch carries its original high-grade Rolex Calibre 1200, 17 Jewel movement, which as can be seen in the photographs, is in good condition. The movement is all correctly signed ‘Montres Rolex SA Geneva Swiss’ 17 Jewels. These movements are strong, accurate and very reliable making the watch appropriate for regular everyday use. This particular movement is in good condition and with regular servicing, every 3 years, you can expect this watch to run very happily for many more decades to come!
Original Perspex Crystal: Good condition with some minors marks and scratches not noticeable to the naked eye.
Unsigned Crown/Winder: Generic aftermarket replacement crown, has signs of wear - In good functioning order.
Aftermarket Strap Band/Buckle: Fitted with a good quality new aftermarket strap band and gold plated buckle.
*Photographs form part of the description please observe carefully*
Please note this Rolex is over 59 years old and a well used vintage watch. Shipping DHL insured registered post World wide. Buyer responsible for any taxes or duties due which may delay or hold up your shipment at destination port.
Additional Information;
Founded in 1905 in England by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis as Wilsdorf & Davis, the partnership became known as the Rolex Watch Company in 1915, moving to its new Geneva headquarters in 1919. The success of the wristwatch can be largely attributed to many of Rolex’s innovations which made the company one of the most respected and well-known of all luxury brands. These have included its famous “Oyster” case — the world’s first water-resistant and dustproof watch case, invented in 1926 — and its “Perpetual” — the world’s first reliable, self-winding movement for the wristwatch, launched in 1933. These would form the foundation for Rolex’s Datejust and Day-Date, respectively introduced in 1945 and 1956. Also and equally importantly, Rolex is known for its sports watches, such as the Explorer, Submariner and GMT-Master launched in the mid-1950s.