Rolex with Ref 2059 Orchid Cameleon in 18K YG - Cal 1400 – 1973 – Full Set

Rare full set vintage Rolex with reference 2059 with gold dial and gold baton for each hour. At 6 o’clock is engraved “Orchid”. The hands are in gold with baton shape. It is a Swiss model. The crown has the Rolex logo. The watch comes with a fluted bezel. It is a 18K yellow gold back case with engraved outside “Rolex logo – Model Depose - 3525256”. The watch has a manual winding movement with caliber 1400 and 18 jewels. The watch has a black cocktail strap and the original Rolex buckle. It is a full set with 3 extra straps, paper and tag.

History

In 1905, Hans Wilsdorf founded in London “ Wilsdorf & Davis” a wholesaler company. The same year, he signed a contract to distribute the Aegler wristwatches brand in UK. In 1908, he creates his own brand called “Rolex” abbreviation of “Rolling Export”. In 1914, Wilsdorf won a class “A” rating certificate from the Kew observatory in England. In 1914, “Les Fils de jean Aegler become Rolex Watch Co. Aegler SA, Manufacture d’Horlogerie”. In 1920, Wilsdorf founded “Montres Rolex SA” in Geneva. In 1926, he patented a watchcase with a screw down crown. In 1927 the “Oyster” was born when Mercedes Gleitze crossed the Channel in 15 hours and 15 minutes. In 1931, came the “Perpetual”, then the “Datejust” in 1945. Since 2000, Rolex makes its own movements and produce over 700,000 watches a year many being iconic like the Daytona, Submariner or the Prince to name a few.

Technical details

Manual winding movement with caliber 1400 with 18 jewels and 21,600 A/h.

Measurements

Diameter excluding winding crown: 16mm


Length including lugs: 16mm