Rolex - Luigi Verga Milano- Oro 18k - 59249 - Women - 1900-1949
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Selected by Mauro Atienza
Graduated master watchmaker with over 30 years' experience and teaching background.
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This women’s Rolex Precision, reference 59249, dates from around 1938–1939 and has a manual-winding movement, a 20 mm yellow-gold case and bracelet, and a champagne dial signed Rolex and Luigi Verga Milano.
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This splendid ladies' watch, in 18k gold, represents a piece of vintage watchmaking history.
Produced between late 1938 and early 1939, it stands out for the rarity of the contemporaneous dial customized at origin and for the impressive integrated bracelet.
Manufacturer: Rolex
Model: Precision (manual-wind)
Era/Year of production: around 1938-1939 (dating guaranteed by the serial number)
Serial number: 592** (readable on the external case back, last 2 digits obscured)
Dial: Double signature "Rolex" and "Verga" (Luigi Verga Milan).
Arabic numerals in black, inner baton minute markers, gilt hands and the inscription "Swiss Made" at 6 o’clock.
Case: square case in 18k yellow gold (750). Original ribbed crown for winding.
Bracelet: magnificent large-link bracelet entirely in 18k gold.
Clasp: Officially punched inside with the original inscription "ROLEX S.A."
Stamps: Helvetia head punch mark” Geneva on the side of the case and the official Swiss gold fineness hallmark on the bracelet/clasp
Weight: 42.47 g
CONDITIONS: the watch presents itself in beautifully preserved vintage condition, not polished to preserve the original lines and the history of the precious metal. The case back shows the usual superficial scratches due to time
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This splendid ladies' watch, in 18k gold, represents a piece of vintage watchmaking history.
Produced between late 1938 and early 1939, it stands out for the rarity of the contemporaneous dial customized at origin and for the impressive integrated bracelet.
Manufacturer: Rolex
Model: Precision (manual-wind)
Era/Year of production: around 1938-1939 (dating guaranteed by the serial number)
Serial number: 592** (readable on the external case back, last 2 digits obscured)
Dial: Double signature "Rolex" and "Verga" (Luigi Verga Milan).
Arabic numerals in black, inner baton minute markers, gilt hands and the inscription "Swiss Made" at 6 o’clock.
Case: square case in 18k yellow gold (750). Original ribbed crown for winding.
Bracelet: magnificent large-link bracelet entirely in 18k gold.
Clasp: Officially punched inside with the original inscription "ROLEX S.A."
Stamps: Helvetia head punch mark” Geneva on the side of the case and the official Swiss gold fineness hallmark on the bracelet/clasp
Weight: 42.47 g
CONDITIONS: the watch presents itself in beautifully preserved vintage condition, not polished to preserve the original lines and the history of the precious metal. The case back shows the usual superficial scratches due to time
Insured shipping
Details
Brand
Rolex
Gender
Women
Model
Luigi Verga Milano- Oro 18k
Band material
Yellow gold
Reference number
59249
Band length
Regular (180–200 mm)
Shipped insured
Yes
Repainted dial
No
Period
1900-1949
Movement
Manual winding
Dial colour
Champagne
Case material
Yellow gold
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
20 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Good - visible signs of wear
