{"product_id":"vintage-rolex-precision-18ct-gold-trapeze-ladies-watch","title":"Vintage Rolex Precision Ladies’ 18ct Gold Trapeze Watch","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA wonderfully unusual vintage \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRolex Precision ladies’ watch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, crafted in solid 18ct yellow gold with a distinctive trapeze-shaped case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRather than the traditional round case more commonly associated with ladies’ Rolex watches of this period, this example has an elegant architectural form, gently widening across the dial and finished with beautifully shaped lugs. Its petite proportions give it the character of a classic mid-century cocktail watch while the unusual geometry makes it particularly striking on the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe silvered dial is beautifully understated, signed \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRolex Precision\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and finished with the applied Rolex coronet at 12. Applied gold hour markers alternate between slender batons and elongated faceted markers, complemented by matching gold-tone hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eInside is a signed \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRolex Precision 17-ruby mechanical movement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, operated by traditional manual winding. The fully serviced movement is marked “Rolex Precision” and “17 Rubis”, a lovely detail that reinforces the traditional Swiss mechanical construction of the watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe solid \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e18ct yellow gold case measures approximately 13 x 17mm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, creating a wonderfully petite jewellery-watch profile. The inside case back is correctly signed Rolex and marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e18K \/ 0.750\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, confirming its solid 18ct gold construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt is currently fitted to a rich brown leather strap with a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRolex gold-plated buckle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, a combination that works particularly well with the warm yellow-gold case and gives the watch an elegant, understated finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith an overall gross weight of approximately \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 grams\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, this is a beautiful example of the diminutive gold watches Rolex produced for women during the mid-20th century, when a fine wristwatch was designed to function almost as much as jewellery as a means of telling the time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIts unusual trapeze case is the real highlight: discreet on the wrist, but considerably more characterful than a conventional round cocktail watch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57567761203573,"sku":null,"price":2250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3053\/6764\/files\/18ct-gold-rolex-trapeze-shape-watch-1.jpg?v=1789156457","url":"https:\/\/mygoldenfinds.com\/products\/vintage-rolex-precision-18ct-gold-trapeze-ladies-watch","provider":"mygoldenfinds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}