A beautifully elegant vintage Rolex ladies wristwatch from 1965, crafted in solid 9ct yellow gold and powered by a classic manual-wind Rolex calibre 1400 movement.

This watch represents the refined simplicity that defined Rolex dress watches of the 1960s — a period widely regarded as one of the most elegant eras in Swiss watchmaking. With its clean dial, slim gold case and balanced proportions, it offers a timeless aesthetic that remains just as wearable today as it was over half a century ago.

The warm tone of solid 9ct gold gives the watch a soft, understated luxury, while the manual movement reflects the traditional craftsmanship Rolex is renowned for.

Vintage Rolex watches from this era were produced in far smaller numbers than modern pieces, making them increasingly desirable among collectors who appreciate authenticity, heritage, and timeless design.

Why collectors love this watch

• Authentic Rolex watch dating to 1965

• Powered by Rolex calibre 1400 manual-wind movement

• Crafted in solid 9ct yellow gold

• Elegant mid-century Rolex dress watch design

• Slim and refined proportions

• A collectible vintage Rolex piece

Because this is a genuine vintage Rolex, only one is available and it cannot be replaced once sold.

Key Specifications

Brand: Rolex

Model: Precision Manual wind (Calibre 1400)

Year: 1965

Movement: Manual wind mechanical movement (Rolex Cal. 1400)

Case material: 9ct yellow gold

Case type: Vintage Rolex dress watch case

Dial: Gold Bark effect

Hands: black baton hands

Crystal: Acrylic crystal

Dimensions

Case diameter: approx. 17 mm

Strap: Gold mesh strap in 9ct

Fits wrist: approx. 17-18cm

Weight

Total weight: aprox. 14g

Condition

The watch is in very good vintage condition, showing light signs of wear consistent with age and careful use.

The case remains well preserved, the dial retains its classic appearance, and the movement runs as expected for a vintage mechanical Rolex.

As with all vintage watches, minor signs of age may be present and form part of the watch’s character and history.

A timeless piece of Rolex history

The 1960s marked a period when Rolex refined its reputation for producing watches that combined precision, durability and understated elegance.

Manual wind Rolex watches from this era are particularly admired for their simplicity and craftsmanship. Without automatic mechanisms, they offer a more traditional and engaging connection to watchmaking - a daily winding ritual that many collectors value.

Owning a vintage Rolex like this is not simply purchasing a watch - it is owning a piece of mid-century Swiss horological history.

Purchase with confidence

• Genuine vintage Rolex watch

• Carefully inspected and accurately described

• Secure fully insured shipping

• Carefully packaged for safe delivery

• Questions always welcome

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