1953 ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Pre-Cellini Ladies Watch, Ref. 8542 - 18K Gold

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1953 ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Pre-Cellini Ladies Watch, Ref. 8542 - 18K Gold:
$1495.00

Connoiseur of Time

1953 ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Pre-Cellini Ladies Watch, Ref. 8542 - 18K Gold with Rare Box & Tag
Fully Rolex with Rare Clam Shell Box - Original - 1 Year Warranty

The Essence of Elegance...

Centuries of craftsmanship can be found in this beautiful 18K gold dress watch by Rolex. The exquisite detail of the hand-wrought case complements the classic vintage-styled dial and master-crafted movement.

This ladies Rolex is the perfect accent for the most precious of times. Unlike similar Rolex watches encased in 14K made for the U.S. market, this is a true Swiss Rolex creation.

Here are a few of its features:

Elegant and luxurious 18K gold case
Classic silver honeycomb dial with white gold markers
High grade Rolex mechanism with Super Balance system for greater accuracy

It is fully original down to the dial and hands and likely the winding crown; the Rolex markings on the back show clearly and the serial number remains visible (they are lightly stamped and often no longer show up after the case is polished). Its dial is original and untouched.

Accompanying it is a rare and desirable Rolex clam shell box and tag.

The movement has just been freshly cleaned, oiled, and timed on a state-of-the-art computerized timing system. A new mineral crystal has just been installed.

We chose to leave on its charming original/period expansion bracelet. Please inquire if you would like a different bracelet or a black cord band.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

Timepiece\'s Finer Points:

Dial: Silver honeycomb with 18K gold dart and spherical indices, original, very good condition

Please inquire if you would like it expertly restored.

Crystal: Mineral glass, mint condition

Case:18K gold, two-body, solid, polished and brushed, dramatic design, snap case back, 14mm diameter (excluding crown), 26mm long

Bands: Original/period expansion bracelet, gold filled, good condition

Please inquire if you would like a different bracelet or a black cord band.

Movement: High-grade Rolex, manually wound, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic Super Balance, shock absorber

Functions: Hours and Minutes Crown: Unsigned, appears to be original - these style watches from the era did not always come with Rolex signed crowns

DetailedAppraisal:

Manufacturer: Rolex
Country of origin: Switzerland
Functions: Hours and Minutes
Serial no.: 899,410
Year made: c. 1953

Model: Precision, ref. 8542
Designed for: Women
Case material: 18K gold

Case condition: Near mint
Case markings (inside): Montres Rolex S.A., Geneva Switzerland,18K, 8542
Dimensions: 14mm diameter (excluding crown), 26mm long
Dial:Silver honeycomb with 18K gold dart and spherical indices, original, very good condition

Please inquire if you would like it expertly restored.

Hands: Original, gold \"feuilles\"
Movement type:High-grade Rolex, manually wound, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic Super Balance, shock absorber
Jewels: 17 rubies
Band:Original/period expansion bracelet, gold filled, good condition

Please inquire if you would like a different bracelet or a black cord band.
Serviced: Yes, freshly cleaned and oiled.
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system.

Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
Warranty: 1-year warranty. Please see our About Me page for details.
Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate

100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price. Simply notify us and send it back anytime within 30 days after it has been received. Our goal is to exceed your expectations throughout the buying experience. View our response and shop with confidence. Connoisseurof Time In the News: 12/10/2005 -- CONNOISSEUROF TIME SELLS SPECIAL TIMEPIECE TO OMEGA MUSEUM
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Connoisseur of Time, Inc.
1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Suite 6-343
Suwanee, GA 30024
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SELLING POLICIES

100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 30 days after thewatch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client\'sexpectations throughout the buying experience.
All items are packaged carefullyand mailed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designedfor high value items.
The purchase price will be thedeclared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms.
US, Canadian, and British buyerspaying by Paypal must use a confirmed address.
The payment of ALL customs duties,tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer. Please be awareof the cost of these for your country as you enter a offer.
The water resistance of vintagewatches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under thewatch\'s warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, evenone that was originally designed to be waterproof
Winning buyers must fully paywithin 7 days of the sale. After 7 days the piece will be relistedand appropriate action taken against the non-paying buyer.
To be fair to all buyers, we makeit our practice never to end an sale early.
Because of the high rate of lostitems and number of fraudulent payments, we do not sell or ship toIndonesia or Africa.

SHIPPING

Domestic shipping is byUPS Ground or USPS Express Mail. All shipments are fully insured. Anestimate can be obtained by using \'s shipping calculator found inthis listing.

International shipmentswill sent via U.S. International Express Mail fully insured. Anestimate can be obtained by using \'s shipping calculator found inthis listing. A $5 (USD) handling fee applies to all internationalorders. We will e-mail the winning buyer at the end of the salewith the exact shipping cost. buyer is responsible for all duties andtaxes.

Theshipping cost to most countries not covered by \'s shippingcalculator is $38.95 plus insurance. Insurance charges are $1.55 forevery $100 of coverage needed. This includes the followingcountries:

Italy,UK (for some shipments), Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece,Iceland, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Singapore, HongKong, and all other countries for which \'s shipping calculator doesnot generate a quote.

Theinsurance fee for certain “high-risk” countries not in theabove list is a flat rate of $50.

buyers with lessthan 10 positive responses or whose response rating is less than 98%must contact us before placing a offer.

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