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Rodania 9ct gold gentleman's wristwatch

Partially verified

This gentleman's wristwatch by Rodania features a 9ct gold circular case measuring 33mm in diameter, as recorded by the auctioneer. The silver-toned dial displays two-tone baton hour markers, gold-tone hands, a central seconds hand, and a bordered date aperture located below the 12 o'clock position. Inscriptions on the dial present the maker's logo, 'RODANIA', 'QUARTZ', and 'T SWISS MADE T'. The watch is fitted with a quartz movement and mounted on a black leather strap.

Front view of the Rodania 9ct gold quartz wristwatch on a black leather strap resting on a reflective surface.
Front view of the Rodania 9ct gold quartz wristwatch on a black leather strap resting on a reflective surface. — Harper Field. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.the-saleroom.com
Category
Wristwatch · Quartz wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Rodania
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
824
Source-reported date
Not established
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
24618

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Exterior Construction

The timepiece is described by the auctioneer as a 9ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with a circular case measuring 33mm in diameter. It features straight lugs and is mounted on a black leather strap.

The auction terms state that all lots are sold as seen and that the auctioneer's descriptions are statements of opinion without responsibility. The current state of the case back or presence of hallmarks is not recorded in the provided source material.

Evidence for this section
  • “Rodania 9ct gold gentleman's wristwatch”
  • “case diameter 33mm”
  • “on black leather strap”
  • “DEFECTS ARE NOT STATED ALL LOTS ARE SOLD AS SEEN”

Dial Configuration

The watch features a silver-toned dial with two-tone baton hour markers and gold-tone hands. The dial includes a central seconds hand and a date aperture positioned below the 12 o'clock marker.

Inscriptions on the dial include 'RODANIA', 'QUARTZ', and 'T SWISS MADE T' along the lower edge.

Evidence for this section
  • “gold hands, two-tone baton hour markers”
  • “silver dial”
  • “date aperture”
  • “Rodania 9ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with date aperture”

Mechanism and Provenance

The watch contains a quartz movement. As per the auction terms, mechanical goods are sold without warranty or guarantee regarding serviceability or working order.

A serial number of 24618 is provided for the lot. No historical documentation, production dates, or specific provenance details were recorded by the auctioneer.

Evidence for this section
  • “quartz movement”
  • “serial number 24618”
  • “Electrical / Mechanical goods are sold on the strict understanding that these are without warranty”

Open research questions

  • Are there hallmarks present on the case back that verify the 9ct gold composition?
  • Does the serial number 24618 correspond to a known production range for Rodania quartz models?
  • What is the significance of the 'T SWISS MADE T' marking on this specific quartz-movement model?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Rodania 9ct gold gentleman's wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case Material9ct gold“Rodania 9ct gold gentleman's wristwatch”
MovementQuartz“silver dial and quartz movement”
Case Diameter33mm“case diameter 33mm”
Serial Number24618“serial number 24618”
StrapBlack leather strap“on black leather strap”

Visible details

  • Date aperture framed with a border and situated at the 12 o'clock position.
  • Silver-toned dial inscribed 'T SWISS MADE T' along the lower edge.
  • Circular yellow-gold case with straight lugs attached to a textured black leather strap.

Research qualifications

  • Internal movement and case back markings are not visible in the provided photo.
  • Specific year of manufacture is not stated in the catalogue listing.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Rodania 9ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with date aperture, gold hands, two-tone baton hour marke

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 1cbd0d0537

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