111 Rolex Oversize and Elegant, Chronometre, Wristwatch in Pink Gold, With Fancy Lugs, Reference 4119

Estimate: € 5,000 –⁠ 10,000

Sold € 11,700

Model: Chronometre
Reference: 4119
Case Material: Pink Gold
Bracelet Material: Leather Strap
Year: 1944
Movement: Manual
Caliber: 10 1/2
Case N°: 346794
Dimensions: 38 mm
Signed: Dial, Movement and Case

Rolex, renowned for its high-quality and utilitarian sports watches, has a documented history of inventive designs, especially in its early years. While the brand has leaned towards more essential and practical case designs over time, examples like the Rolex Chronometre Reference 4119 stand as a testament to Rolex’s capacity for ingenuity and aesthetic taste. Crafted in the brand’s early history, this beautiful timepiece captures the essence of Rolex’s inventive spirit with a distinctive flair. Its style is both essential and refined, focusing on an elegant aesthetic and delicate shape that sets it apart. Unusually large for its era, the pink-gold case is adorned with tiny geometric lugs, adding a touch of sophistication to the entire watch. The non-Oyster, snap-back case, well-preserved, showcases deep and clear engravings on the back, featuring the iconic Rolex crown and serial numbers. The dial, with applied baton and Roman numerals, an outer dot-minute track, and pink Dauphine hands, exudes a timeless charm. The subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock, adorned with a charming patina, adds character to this vintage beauty. This Rolex Chronometre Reference 4119 boasts a design from the 1940s that remains absolutely elegant even by today’s standards. Beyond being a timepiece, it’s a timeless expression of Rolex’s commitment to both innovation and refined aesthetics, making it a coveted piece for collectors who appreciate the enduring allure of vintage elegance.