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Rolex Precision Wristwatch

Partially verified

This Rolex Precision is a manual-winding men's dress watch, attributed by the source to the 1960s. It features a 33mm diameter case constructed of 9-carat gold, paired with an integrated mesh bracelet of matching material. The light champagne dial includes golden indices and hands, with the Rolex crown logo positioned at 12 o'clock. The watch is powered by a nickel-plated, manual-wind movement containing 17 jewels. The snap-back case is stamped with the Rolex crown. The bracelet is secured by a ladder-style clasp, which is signed and marked with hallmarks. According to the provided description, the movement is in accurate working order. The total length of the bracelet excluding the clasp is stated to be 140 mm.

Front view of the Rolex Precision watch featuring a 9-carat gold case and integrated mesh bracelet.
Front view of the Rolex Precision watch featuring a 9-carat gold case and integrated mesh bracelet. — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Manual-winding wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Rolex
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1960s
Source-reported place
Switzerland (implied by maker)

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 Details

The watch features a 33mm case fashioned from 9-carat gold, characterized by a simple, formal design consistent with mid-century dress watches. The rear of the case is a snap-back type, bearing the signature Rolex crown emblem.

The dial is colored in a light champagne hue, complemented by gold-toned indices and hands. The Rolex crown logo is positioned at the 12 o'clock hour marker, maintaining a minimalist aesthetic intended for formal settings.

Evidence for this section
  • “قاب ساعت از طلای ۹ عیار با قطر ۳۳ میلی‌متر ساخته شده”
  • “صفحه ساعت به رنگ شامپاینی بسیار روشن توصیف شده”

Movement and Functionality

The timepiece is driven by a manual-wind movement, described as nickel-plated and containing 17 jewels. The movement is reported to be in good working condition, maintaining accurate timekeeping according to the auction description.

The Rolex Precision series was marketed as a standard, straightforward manual option within the manufacturer's range during the middle decades of the 20th century, specifically designed for daily or formal wear.

Evidence for this section
  • “نیروی محرکه این ساعت توسط یک موتور کوکی دستی رولکس با ۱۷ سنگ جواهر و آبکاری نیکل تأمین می‌شود”
  • “طبق منبع، موتور ساعت عملکرد مناسبی دارد و در حال کارکرد دقیق است”

Bracelet and Hallmarks

The watch is accompanied by an integrated 9-carat gold mesh bracelet. The clasp is of a ladder-style design, featuring the Rolex crown and official hallmarks confirming the metal content.

The total length of the bracelet, excluding the clasp, measures approximately 140 mm. A minor imperfection, referred to as a 'flea bite', is noted on the left edge of the mesh bracelet, though reported to be largely unnoticeable when worn.

Evidence for this section
  • “بند متصل به ساعت نیز از نوع مشبک بافته‌شده (Mesh) از طلای ۹ عیار با قفل نردبانی و سگک امضاشده و دارای نشان اصالت فلز (Hallmark) است”
  • “بر روی لبه سمت چپ بند مشبک طلا، یک پریدگی یا آسیب بسیار جزئی (Flea bite) وجود دارد”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber reference number?
  • What is the full provenance or original retail region for this 9k gold variant?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Rolex Precision Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerRolex“برند رولکس (Rolex)”
ModelPrecision“مدل پرسیژن (Precision)”
Datecirca 1960s“حدود دهه ۱۹۶۰ میلادی”
Case material9-carat gold“طلای ۹ عیار”
Case diameter33 mm“قطر ۳۳ میلی‌متر”
Movement jewels17“۱۷ سنگ جواهر”
Bracelet length140 mm“طول آن بدون احتساب قفل حدود ۱۴۰ میلی‌متر”
Movement platingNickel“آبکاری نیکل”

Visible details

  • Case and bracelet integrated mesh design
  • Rolex crown hallmark on the case back
  • Ladder-style clasp with hallmarks
  • Gold-colored indices and hands on champagne dial

Research qualifications

  • Absence of specific caliber reference number
  • Unverified service history

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

Consulted source

ساعت مچی مردانه ROLEX Precision از طلای ۹ عیار

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 72a6dc5e85

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