Rolex W&D 9ct Gold Ladies Watch – Early 1920s

Antique Rolex W&D 9ct Gold Ladies Watch – Early 1920s – Manual Wind – Enamel Dial – Not Running A rare and historically significant early Rolex wristwatch dating from around 1915 to 1922, produced under W&D (Wilsdorf & Davis) — the partnership that would later become Rolex S.A. This elegant piece is housed in a solid 9-carat gold case and fitted with a Rolex-signed 15-jewel movement, making it a fine example of Rolex’s earliest wristwatches before the introduction of the famous Oyster case in 1926. Details Brand: Rolex Case Maker: W&D (Wilsdorf & Davis) Case Material: Solid 9-carat gold, hallmarked 9K / .375 Case Number: 729380 Movement: Manual wind, 15 jewels, signed ROLEX SWISS MADE Dial: White enamel with Arabic numerals, red “12,” and blued steel hands Case Type: Hinged back, double-hinged inner cover Bracelet: Gold-tone link bracelet (period style, later replacement) Size: Approx. 30–31 mm diameter (excluding crown) Condition Dial: Original enamel dial in very good condition with one fine hairline visible under certain light. Hands: Original blued-steel hands. Case: 9ct solid gold case in excellent vintage condition with light surface wear only. Hinges close securely. Movement: Complete but not running; balance wheel intact. Bracelet: Non-original but period-correct gold-tone bracelet, complements the watch nicely.