1955 Rolex Precision Reference 8952

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Why This Watch Matters This watch is from a bygone era of Rolex, when they produced some very attractive dress watches. We fell for its sophisticated bezel and the stunning blued s econd hand, and so will you. The Full Story This Precision is emblematic of 1950s Rolex, where elegant watches were a major focus for the manufacture. The reference 8952 has it all, starting with a slim, yellow-gold case that offers a delicately engine-turned bezel. The honeycomb dial allows for easy legibility with the gold leaf hands and the blued steel center seconds hand completing the elegant look. This is the dress watch you never imagined would come from Rolex. The Fine Print Maker: RolexModel: PrecisionReference: 8952Year: 1955Case No: 102xxxMaterial: 10k Yellow GoldDimensions: 35 mm diameter; 9 mm thicknessSapphire Crystal: No, plexiglassLume: NoCaliber: Manual wound movementBracelet/Strap: Vintage Lizard Strap from RolexLug Width: 19 mmBox/Papers: No What we Love and What You Should Know This watch was recently serviced so you can expect the manual-wound movement to run optimally. Its yellow-gold case does not show signs of excessive polishing and the naturally thin lugs are well preserved. The bezel is still crisp and the numbers on the case back remain legible. The honeycomb dial has a homogeneous patina, and both the handset and the crown are original to the watch. In short, this watch has not lost its elegant flair from the 1950s. Show more