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ROLEX, Wilsdorf Davis No. 593079, circa 1905. Considered...

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ROLEX, Wilsdorf Davis No. 593079, circa 1905. Considered to be the first ladies' "bracelet" watch from "Rolex", and the beginning of watchmaking technology in the making. Charming round case in 9K rose gold with hinges, clip-on back, fluted and screw-down crown. Gold dial chased in circles, gold indexes integrated into the dial and 1/5 seconds. Roman numerals painted black and XII in red (wear), blued steel hands. Underneath the dial, the "981" and "REBBERG" calibres are visible on the edge. Mechanical hand-wound movement with 15 jewels by Aegler REBBERG, signed ROLEX "Swiss Made" (Movement works, revision of use to be foreseen). Cast-iron case signed " ROLEX " stamped " WD " Wilsdorf Davis , " T " and " U " Case n° 593079. Without bracelet. Dimensions : 27 mm Gross weight : 13 g