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Rolex double hunter pocket watch

Partially verified

This Rolex double hunter pocket watch, dating to approximately 1923, features an 18k solid gold case manufactured by the Dennison Watch Case company. The watch measures 48mm in diameter and has a total weight of 104.1 grams. It is powered by a manual wind movement containing 17 jewels, specified with three adjustments and a cam regulator. The white porcelain dial displays Roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position. The exterior gold case is finished with intricate engravings on both sides, while the interior features a personalized inscription, "May Marchbank 25/12/24." The case is hallmarked with Birmingham assay marks corresponding to 1923, and both lids are stamped with the serial number 265632. The watch is currently held in a generic box.

The Rolex pocket watch with the front hunter cover open to reveal the porcelain dial and Roman numerals.
The Rolex pocket watch with the front hunter cover open to reveal the porcelain dial and Roman numerals. — Watch Museum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
watchmuseum.org
Category
Pocket watch · Double hunter pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Rolex
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1923
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
265632

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 Dial

The watch is housed in an 18k solid gold, double hunter style case, measuring 48mm in diameter. The exterior of the case is decorated with intricate engravings. The case was manufactured by the Dennison Watch Case company and bears English hallmarks, which include a fineness stamp of 18, a gold crown, and an anchor, indicating the Birmingham assay office and a date of circa 1923.

The dial is constructed of white porcelain and features hand-painted Roman numerals. A subsidiary seconds dial is positioned at the 6 o'clock marker. The watch retains its original hands, and the dial is signed by Rolex. Inside the case, there is an engraving reading "May Marchbank 25/12/24," and the serial number 265632 is present on both lids.

Evidence for this section
  • “numbered 265632 on both lids.”

Movement

The watch is powered by a manual wind movement. It is configured with 17 jewels and includes three adjustments. Technical features of the movement include a cam regulator and exposed winding gears. The movement plate is signed by Rolex and carries a movement serial number.

The timepiece maintains its functional working order. It weighs approximately 104.1 grams in total.

Evidence for this section
  • “Opening the watch reveals a manual movement with 17 jewels, signed "Rolex" and numbered, with 3 adjustments, a cam regulator, and exposed winding gears.”
  • “The total weight of the watch is 104.1g.”

Condition and Provenance

The watch is presented within a generic box. The auction description reports that the object is in mint condition and remains in excellent working order. Its historical usage is documented by the personalized inner case engraving.

The timepiece is categorized as a rare, collectible item attributed to the 1920s era.

Evidence for this section
  • “The watch comes in a generic box, adding to its inherent collectability and desirability.”

Open research questions

  • Are there movement serial records available for this specific Rolex caliber to confirm the production year alongside the Dennison case hallmarking?
  • What specific model nomenclature, if any, did Rolex use for this double hunter configuration in the 1920s?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Rolex double hunter pocket watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerRolex“Creator: Rolex”
Material18k gold“18k Solid Gold”
Case MakerDennison Watch Case company“Dennison Watch Case company”
Diameter48 mm“Diameter: 48 mm (1.89 in)”
Serial Number265632“numbered 265632 on both lids”
InscriptionMay Marchbank 25/12/24“inner engravings reading "May Marchbank 25/12/24.”
Movement17 jewels“manual movement with 17 jewels”
HallmarksBirmingham 1923“letter date and anchor (c1923 Birmingham)”

Visible details

  • White porcelain dial with Roman numerals
  • Subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position
  • Intricate exterior case engravings
  • Birmingham hallmarked gold case

Research qualifications

  • The exact year of manufacture is based on Birmingham hallmarks (c.1923) rather than original company records
  • The condition is described as 'mint' by the seller, which is a subjective term

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

Consulted source

Art Deco 18k Solid Gold Rolex Pocket Watch - 1920’s

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 1029e425c1

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