1969 Rolex Perpetual Vintage Mens Automatic Watch on Bracelet - 14K Gold Filled

1969 Rolex Perpetual Vintage Mens Automatic Watch on Bracelet - 14K Gold FilledToday's offering showcases this Rolex made especially for the American market with uncommon original Rolex "rivet" Oyster bracelet. Our photos couldn't do it justice. In the 1960's and 70's, in the midst of their high output of utilitarian sport watches, Rolex also made this slightly unusual model only for the U. S. market. It featured one of their perpetual movements in a case that had a classic dress style to it. As precise as it is classic, the

about the size of a Rolex Date watch (a millimeter and a half smaller than a Rolex Datejust)

and extensive timing testing and regulation (the total restoration cost if we were to bill it would have exceeded $2

It winds very smoothly and is running strong and true

Box/Papers: BOX - Soft black watch pouch

Today's offering showcases this superior one-owner Certified Pre-Owned TAG Heuer Grand Carrera watch complete with all boxes and papers and a second TAG Heuer rubber strap and buckle

IWC built the movement of this fine wristwatch in 1962 at the same time they were building their famous Ingenieur line

Its case presents in better than near mint condition with slight wear to the back

the physics of a high-beat movement are slightly more favorable for consistent timekeeping than the physics of a normal beat movement

Case condition: Mint - gold plating has been redone

It has wrench marks on the back from previous opening that could be polished out

5mm diameter by 32mm long lug tip to tip

Case markings (inside): Dennison Watch Case Co