Rolex. A stainless steel bubble-back-type wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and black lacquer dial

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The following two lots, consigned by a European Gentleman, were, according to family tradition, acquired by the same person at Chronometrie Beyer in Zurich. Both watches feature Beyer's distinguished name on the dial and are now offered for the first time at public auction. Beyer Chronometrie Zurich Founded in 1760 and celebrating their 250th anniversary this year, the prestigious firm has always been passed down from father to son, each a fully trained watchmaker. Beyer Chronometrie was the first shop in Switzerland specializing exclusively in watches, clocks and jewellery. The firm is currently managed by René Beyer who represents the seventh generation of the Beyer family. The company also owns the renowned Clock and Watch Museum Beyer Zürich, one of the world's most important horological collections. It comprises some 500 pieces dating from 1400 BC to the present day.

Rolex. A stainless steel bubble-back-type wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and black lacquer dial

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER ROYAL, EXTRA PRECISION, RETAILED BY BEYER, CASE NO. 70'366, CIRCA 1935

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Rolex. A stainless steel bubble-back-type wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and black lacquer dial
Signed Rolex, Oyster Royal, Extra Precision, retailed by Beyer, case no. 70'366, circa 1935
Cal. A.260 nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, black lacquer dial, luminous baton numerals, luminous baton hands, red sweep centre seconds, outer railway minute divisions, tonneau-shaped water-resistant bubble-back-type case, screw back, screw down crown, case and movement signed by maker, dial signed by maker and retailer
31.5 mm. diam.

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This lot is offered without reserve. Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches.

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The present watch is an early example of an "Oyster Royal" model, the very first boy-size Oyster wristwatch made by Rolex.