Rolex Prince ¼ Century club gold, 1947 Movement Manual winding with subsidiary seconds Case 14 kt yellow gold snap back case, Brancard 42mm length x23 mm width Dial Two tone silvered dial with subsidiary seconds Features The original dial is preserved in exceptional condition, showing the care with which, the watch has been preserved. Rolex Prince ref 1490 14 kt gold, ¼ Century Club, 1947. the 14k gold case with a rectangular face, split dials the main dial spelling '1/4 CENTURY CLUB' and inscribed 'Eaton' to the centre, subsidiary seconds dial, the movement inscribed 'Rolex Ultra Prima' case back engraved 'ROLEX 31 VICTOIRES De HAUTE PRECISION'. The rear of the case engraved inscription ' Presented to Lynn V Salton to mark a Quarter Century of Continuous Service, with the T Eaton Co. Ltd., 1922-1947'The T. Eaton Co. Limited was once Canada's largest department store retailer. It was founded in 1869 in Toronto by Timothy Eaton, an Irish immigrant. Eaton's grew to become a retail and social institution in Canada, with stores across the country, and a catalogue that was found in the homes of most Canadians. Everything and anything could be bought from a teaspoon to a timber kit house. As this watch is a quality item, and bespoke by Rolex for the firm, the recipient must have be en well thought of, possibly senior management Case, dial and movement signed
Rolex Prince ¼ Century club gold, 1947 Movement Manual winding with subsidiary seconds Case 14 kt yellow gold snap back case, Brancard 42mm length x23 mm width Dial Two tone silvered dial with subsidiary seconds Features The original dial is preserved in exceptional condition, showing the care with which, the watch has been preserved. Rolex Prince ref 1490 14 kt gold, ¼ Century Club, 1947. the 14k gold case with a rectangular face, split dials the main dial spelling '1/4 CENTURY CLUB' and inscribed 'Eaton' to the centre, subsidiary seconds dial, the movement inscribed 'Rolex Ultra Prima' case back engraved 'ROLEX 31 VICTOIRES De HAUTE PRECISION'. The rear of the case engraved inscription ' Presented to Lynn V Salton to mark a Quarter Century of Continuous Service, with the T Eaton Co. Ltd., 1922-1947'The T. Eaton Co. Limited was once Canada's largest department store retailer. It was founded in 1869 in Toronto by Timothy Eaton, an Irish immigrant. Eaton's grew to become a retail and social institution in Canada, with stores across the country, and a catalogue that was found in the homes of most Canadians. Everything and anything could be bought from a teaspoon to a timber kit house. As this watch is a quality item, and bespoke by Rolex for the firm, the recipient must have be en well thought of, possibly senior management Case, dial and movement signed
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