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Rolex, case No. 234701, Ref. 4701. Produced in the 1910s.Fine and rare, early, water-resistant, sterling silver gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, solid, polished, reeded screwed-down case back and bezel, wire lugs. D. black with radium-coated Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. Steel radium-coated "Skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 12 3/4 ''', rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, flat balance-spring.Dial and movement signed. Case signed: Dennison Watch Case Co.Diam. 35 mm.