DESCRIPTION:
Rolex dealer's display "hoof" desk clock, electromechanical, circa 1960, 131mm x 151mm at the base x 110mm tall, gilt brass case with a green painted finish and hinged door on bottom to replace batteries, applied gold letters read "Rolex, Time to the Second," silvered dial with applied gold baton indices, 15J, cal 5000, hack mechanism at 6 to set the time accurately, s#1402. An incredibly rare piece of Rolex history, these were a common sight at a Rolex dealer during the 1960s and a true oddity for the brand. Can one really call themselves a true Rolex collector without such an exquisite piece?
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, recently reworked to run on a modern AA battery pack versus the original specialty batteries, mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, no oxide; nearly flawless dial with very light surface spotting; nearly mint hands; case shows light wear with some nicks to the finish and tarnish to the gold-plated brass accents, the letter D in "second" was professionally reproduced to match accordingly and this restoration is not noticable unless highly scrutinized, no dents or dings; back crown has oxidized; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$5000
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$10000
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