Oyster Perpetual watch Rolex - Vintage

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1947 ROLEX OYSTER ARMY Vintage Mens Midsize Watch Ref. 4647 - Stainless Steel

Fine & Rare - All Original

Today's offering showcases this scarce and pleasing Rolex Shock-Resisting Oyster made c. 1947 and sold c. 1952.

A popular model from the 1940's, it was produced during the WWII era when patriotic spirit ran high. It has always been a popular collector’s model, and its chunky Oyster case suggests how it was built like a tank.

Bold with a distinctive case design, it has a fairly thick case and faceted lugs.

This model was made at a time when Rolex was experimenting with branding. Different batches were given several different model names. The most known is the Army. It was also branded the Everest Observatory, the Air-Lion, Shock-Resisting, or branded only Rolex Oyster.

Rolex was a fairly early adopter of using shock protection in their movements, and this model was one of the early watches to offer it, as the dial proudly proclaims.

Our 4647 is all original, even retaining its uncommon original "Rolex +" crown which still screws down well.

Its luminous "military style" dial is original and untouched and has warmed to a full sepia tone, giving it a true vintage look.

Its rugged case is in excellent condition with strong facets on the lugs. The case body appears to never have been polished. Unlike most examples, it does not have significant wrench marks or much wear to the grooves.

One of our Master Watchmakers has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, reassembling and lubricating the movement, checking the seals, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $695 value).

We have timed it on a machine that spins the watch in all directions simulating it being worn on the wrist, and it is keeping very accurate time nearly on par with a new Rolex, running within a few seconds per day.

We have brand new vintage style distressed leather straps that would look fabulous on the watch and give it a more casual look if you would like. Please inquire if you're interested.

Detailed Appraisal:

Manufacturer: Rolex

Country of origin: Switzerland

Serial no.: 555,653

Year built: c. 1947

Year sold: c. 1952

Model: Shock Resisting Oyster, Ref. 4647

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds

Designed for: Originally designed for men; a mens midsize today

Case material: Stainless steel

Case markings (inside): Rolex, Geneva Swiss, Patented, R.W.C.Ltd, 4647

Case marking (outside): "Rex - from Elsie - Oct. 29th - 1927 - 1952"

Case condition: Near mint plus with strong facets on the lugs. The case body appears to never have been polished. Unlike most examples, it does not have significant wrench marks or much wear to the grooves.

Dimensions: 29.5mm wide (excluding crown) by 37mm long

Crown: Original, signed "+" with Rolex coronet

Dial: Silver, signed Rolex Oyster Shock-Resisting, luminous Arabic numerals, 1/5 second outer markings, original and untouched, warmed to a sepia tone giving it a true vintage look

Hands: All original, luminous blue steel pointed batons with lollipop seconds, excellent condition

Movement type: Rolex hunter, nickel finished 17-jewel lever movement with Breguet overcoil hairspring, index regulator, adjusted to two positions

Movement markings: Rolex, Geneva, Swiss, Seventeen Jewels, Patented, Superbalance

Band: Calfskin leather, remborde

We have brand new vintage style distressed leather straps that would look fabulous on the watch and give it a more casual look if you would like. Please inquire if you're interested. We also stock lizard and a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors.

Width between lugs: 18mm

Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition

Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, reassembling and lubricating the movement, checking the seals, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $695 value).

Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. We have also timed it on a machine that spins the watch in all directions simulating it being worn on the wrist, and it is keeping very accurate time nearly on par with a new Rolex, running within a few seconds per day.