1932 Rolex Compteur Very Rare Vintage Antique Mens Stopwatch, 49mm - Nickel Chrome

1932 Rolex Compteur Very Rare Vintage Antique Mens Stopwatch, 49mm - Nickel ChromeFor the true Rolex connoisseur, sometimes the exclusive forms of collecting goes beyond the familiar icons the Daytona, Submariner, GMT, Explorer and enter a quieter, more rarefied realm: a world of Rolex timing instruments. These are the pieces created not for the mass market, but for the individuals advancing the boundaries of speed, engineering, and scientific accuracy in the early 20th century. This exceptionally well preserved Rolex Compteur

and its movement

One of the watch's strengths is its interesting and highly legible luminous dial

It has some plating wear which doesn't strongly detract

It was made for a foreign market - it bears a second set of precious metal hallmarks on the case

Today's offering showcases this rare and stunning Vacheron & Constantin pocket watch

Breitling played key roles in the bringing about the idea of the modern wrist chronograph including inventing the first independent push piece in 1915

a missionary nurse

Very slight remnants of wear to the back and one pin prick on the back

Hands: Gold "lances"

1969 Omega Seamaster Cosmic

We have left the watch just as it was gifted from His Royal Majesty after leaving the Buren factory

Year built: 1966