1947 Rolex Oyster, 17 Jewels Super Balance,

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$2,813.00

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  Thank you for visiting. It is an honor that you are visiting my wonderful house of vintage watches. I try to mix a little “Time” humor as well tell and story and perhaps you may learn something.
  
  Let me share a wee bit about me. I have a passion for vintage watches. You see, each one has a story, this story we may know parts of it, or we may know nothing. What we do know is that a previous generation wore that watch and created some memories that were deeply personal to them. The birth of a child, a graduation gift, perhaps a well-deserved job promotion. I often think about that, then I wonder what chapters the new owner will write, me, I am just a step of rejuvenation and healing to get the watch ready for another generation memories.
  
  
  On a personal and often debated topic of conversation is how far I elect to restore these time capsules. If I was selling significant horological treasures that were rare and treasured, I would make the decision to restore the watch mechanically only.
  
  
  The fact that my Rolex offering are in some cases hard to hard, they are not in a category like the Paul Newman, early Submariners, first Datejust, they are Rolex’s that have been enjoyed for what they are. A tool. I struggle sometimes, but ultimately you make t4he decision easier through the marvelous comments I get after the purchase has been made by a proud new owner who will make their owner personal impact, new chapters to be recorded with time.
  
  
  
  Think 1947, how do we know that. The case number is 272022, this translates to Rolex history to 1947. This is a yellow colored case.
  
  Inside the case back is stamped with the following:
  
  Brevette
  
  Rolex S.A
  
  Geneve-Swisse
  
  31 Victories
  
  Haute Precision
  
  R.W. C. Ltd
  
  4270
  
  Ahh, 4270, what is that? The is the movement caliber number. This is how Rolex Identified its movements. This is thee same movement that Rolex used for their “Speedking”, The “Observator”, “Elegante” line and many more. It was a work horse for Rolex.
  
  Brand : Rolex
  
  Year : Circa 1947
  
  Movement : In-house manufacture. Mech. manual winding lever movement, 10½ hunter, 17jewels, adjusted to 2 positions & signed.
  
  Dimensions : 30.5mm X 35mm X 11mm
  
  Glass : Acrylic
  
  Case : Stainless steel and gold plated which is in remarkable condition
  
  Dial : I had the original dial professionally restored back to its original status with working luminous material
  
  Straps : Fitted with a new black alligator leather, it is befitting of such a beautiful watch
  
  Hands : Mercedes hands with luminous material applied, central second hand, for talking pulses!
  
  Functions : Manual winding & time only
  
  The watch has a signed “Oyster” crown, signed movement and case back, important considerations for the serious collectors and provenance. The crown screws down on the case!
  
  It has a Rolex Super Balance 17 jewel movement that has been carefully disassembled ( sound better than taken apart ) all parts cleaned and methodically assembled and time to keep time like it should! The high grade 17 jewels purrs and welcomes new visitors to inspect its new insides.
  
  This is what I have completed on this timepiece (It is NOT a watch, it’s a timepiece, sound better)
  
  The original dial was refinished to the exact same style, no creative liberties on my part were taken.
  
  The hands were refinished to the exact same style. They were cleaned and re-lumed!
  
  The case was separated from the rest, professional refinished to the exact same finish as it was in 1947, this was completed by a generational European watch maker with a long resume for Swiss watch restoration
  
  New Old Stock crystal
  
  A tear apart comprehensive mechanical service
  
  New alligator 17MM black padded alligator watch band with period correct white top stitch
  
  New “Old Stock” Rolex original balance staff installed.
  
  I invested time, patience and my love of vintage watches to refinish this with authenticity, class, elegance pay homage to the original owner, Dr. John Braunstein, From Covington KY. He would be proud of what I have done,
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