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Old 12 January 2008, 12:14 AM   #1
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1915 Rolex "Dustproof"


Displayed for the opening of the new Rolex sales office 11/1915
Silver, mechanical manual wind military officer's prototype wristwatch with crystal protective metal top.
Case with screwed top and screwed back labelled as the first "dustproof" watch, perfect for the WWI trenches,
15 jewels movement in great working condition.
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Old 12 January 2008, 12:24 AM   #2
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Old 12 January 2008, 12:59 AM   #3
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Excellent piece of Rolex history!
Would definitely fit into the box with my other military Rolex...



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Old 12 January 2008, 01:01 AM   #4
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Nice pocket watches wish i had one of those
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Old 12 January 2008, 01:12 AM   #5
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Got some more, but the militaries are not so ofter found...



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Old 16 January 2008, 10:34 AM   #6
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Would definitely fit into the box with my other military Rolex...

Marko, the ones on the right look like mine.
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Old 18 January 2008, 08:08 AM   #8
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Wow, great collection!
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