Rolex Precision 'Giudici Milano'

Whether it's a $3,000 dress watch or a $75,000 Daytona, all sides of the vintage Rolex spectrum appeal to us equally.  Take for example, the ‘Precision’ line and ‘Chronomètre’-signed watches. ‘Precision’ in Rolex nomenclature often describes a non-chronometer certified movement — however, it also encompasses a midcentury line of small, hand-wound dress timepieces in steel or precious-metal cases. A watch signed ‘Chronomètre’ is one of a similar build and dimensions, but outfitted with a chronometer-signed movement. Straightforward yet refined, both types of watches are perfect entryways into the often-overwhelming world of vintage Rolex. This particular ‘Chronomètre’ is doubly interesting, as it’s doubly signed, having been retailed by Giudici Orologeria in Milan in the 1930s or 1940s. Housed in a 34mm yellow gold coin-edged case with an acrylic crystal and a polished bezel, it features a salmon-colored dial with applied stylized ‘Arabic’ indices in white gold with a matching thin 'pencil' handset, an outer ‘railroad’ minute track, a radial finished running seconds sub-register at 6:00, and the ‘Rolex Chronomètre’ and ‘Giudici Milano’ signatures. Powered by a hand-wound, chronometer-certified movement, this gorgeous Rolex dress watch is not only handsome enough to rival a Patek Philippe Calatrava, but is also historically important, dating as it does to a time when Rolex allowed its most important retail partners to advertise themselves on Rolex watch dials. With its timeless and endlessly appealing looks - combined with extensive pedigree, this is a great opportunity to snag an excellent heirloom quality timepiece from one of the very best in the business - and its suitable for virtually any wrist! These are seriously cool watches and are few and far between - so don't sleep on it!