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ROLEX WATCH Co. RWC 18K $olid GOLD Orchid SWISS Year 1950 Authentic vintage ROLEX Orchid 18K Solid White GOLD Case, Rare Tropical Dial SWISS MADE - 17 RUBIES ... Very Rare!!! GOLD round from year 1950 watch, 21.8mm x 17mm counting from the lugs and crown when measuring the case. Signed ROLEX on aged dial, and on movement ROLEX S.A. MONTRES ... This ROLEX watch will be auctioned here without any reserve. A very attractive piece for investment. Good for any collector or watch maker... The beautiful tropical dial on this watch is absolutely original and has not been retouched or “restored” in any way. Such restoration enormously devalues any classic timepiece and indeed, it is often calculated that dial originality accounts for at least 50% of the value of any vintage ROLEX watch. The dial is clearly signed “ ROLEX ” in large upper case letters, with original applied ROLEX logo crown at 12 O'clock.. . This wristwatch is only being listed as for parts, repairs or watch projects. Features: Orchid, Round-shaped, 12 hour dial, Open Face, GOLD fancy curved lugs, Solid GOLD 18K case, gloss case, Applied Arrow Non-numeric Hour Markers , tropical dial, hand wound, Sword hour hand, Sword minute hand, No Seconds Hand. Stationary bezel. 15.5mm x 21.8mm measures the case. Movement is signed; SEVENTEEN 17 JEWELS SWISS ROLEX S.A. MONTRES ADJ. 2 TWO POS. ROW . Swiss Made, original... Manufacturer: ROLEX WATCH COMPANY Brand: ROLEX Item for sale / Model Name: Vintage 1950 ROLEX Orchid 18K Solid GOLD Case 7.4g Ladies 15.5mm Wristwatch 17 Jewels Cal. 1401 - RARE!!! Model Ref. Name: Rolex Orchid Era: Post-WWII (1942-1980) Year: 1950 Gender: Men's Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Mechanism: Hand-wound / Mechanical Movement - Technical Data: - Mechanical Hand Winding - Caliber: 1401 - Number of Rubies: 17 - Frequency: 21,600 (vph) - Power Reserve: 36 Hours - Functions: Hours, minutes - Stamped: 17 JEWELS, SWISS, ROLEX - Movement Region of Manufacture: Switzerland - Signed: SEVENTEEN 17 JEWELS SWISS ROLEX S.A. MONTRES ADJ. 2 TWO POS. ROW Display: Analog / Openface Watch Shape: Round Face Color: Silver / Beige Case material: 18K Solid GOLD Wristwatch Case total weight in grams: 7.4g Please look at the photograph number twenty-three on this listing for shown weight grams on weight scale machine. Case Color: 18K Solid White GOLD Case Finish: Gloss Case diameter: 15.5mm excluding the crown / 17mm including the crown space / from lugs to lugs vertically 21.8mm Please look at the last photograph provided on this listing for shown diameter measures with tool measurer. Case Thickness: 6.4 mm Case Features: RARE 18K Solid GOLD case, bezel and lugs. Round. Back Case: The Rolex snap Caseback is missing and not offered on this sale. All case condition: Pre-Owned / Used / Signs of wear / signs of Antique! - Previous worn Crown : The Rolex Crown is missing and not offered on this sale. Bezel type: stationary / case integrated Bezel color: 18K Solid White GOLD Bezel material: 18K Solid GOLD Bezel function: holds the crystal Lugs: Fancy curved / 18K Solid GOLD / Gloss / holds the band/bracelet Space between each Lugs: 8.5 mm Hour and Minute Hands: Sword type / 18K Solid GOLD No Seconds Hand Non-Numerical Hour Markers: Arrow Dial: Pre-Owned, Used / Aged / Tropical Creamy Matte Dial. Original 18K Solid White GOLD Rolex Logo Crown at 12 O'clock. 18K Solid GOLD Applied Arrow Non-numeric Hour Markers. Round. Untouched, NOT Refinished, NOT Refished. 12 hour dial. SWISS. Signed: ROLEX - Original Crystal: : Plexiglass Crystal condition: Pre-Owned / Used, signs of wear Band type: Bracelet / Mesh Bracelet width: 6.3mm Bracelet wristwatch size length: 7 ⅜ inches Bracelet color: Silvered, White Gold Bracelet Brand: Duchess Bracelet Material: 1/20 10K GF Bracelet Finish: gloss Bracelet condition: Used, signs of wear, signs of worn / Pre-Owned Buckle: Classic Buckle Condition: Pre-Owned Buckle color: white gold Buckle Brand: Duchess Buckle Material: 1/20 10K GF Buckle finish: gloss Style: Dress/Formal / Antique / Art Deco / Post War II / Orchid / Vintage / RARE Tropical Dial Age Group: Adult Cosmetic Condition: Pre-Owned - Used, Visible scratches, Signs of wear on the entire watch. Function Condition: Only listed as for parts, repairs or watch projects. Swiss Made Original This watch case and movement is 100% all original made by ROLEX Watch Co. . Not redone, not remake, untouched, and no restoration. This watch is not listed as working, and is only being listed for repairs, for parts, or even watch projects... All the photographs provided on this listing are the actual item for sell, and are showing its accurate condition. It is in used condition, please judge by yourself by examining the photos. This time piece is a real antique that preserves its value by being untouched... Please have on mind that camera may have take every metal details that are not visible to the human eyes. Finger prints, or even just dust could've been captured in some photographs. Any dust or fingerprints are not part of the wristwatch... Packing will be done in the safest way. Own recycling duties are considered at the moment of shipping. All genuine antique watch parts comes from a retired jeweler and watchmaker old stored inventory. Yes, Combined Shipping charges are always honored. Measuring tool & weight machine are not included. Any questions, please feel free to ask. Will ship to worldwide.