WWII Rolex Oyster Lipton 3136 Owned by Military Captain- Cape Breton Highlanders

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Available for sale is a 1942 Rolex Oyster Lipton with was owned by Military Captain by the name of A.N. MacDonald. The caseback is engraved C.B.H which stands for the Cape Breton Highlanders. The Cape Breton Highlanders is an infantry regiment of the Canadian Army which was established in 1871. This example has a serial starting with 149xxx dating the watch to 1942 the caseback is engraved September 22/41 putting it right in the middle of World War II. This is a piece of Canadian Military history.

THE DETAILS

Case: 30 mm stainless steel case showing previous signs of honest wear.
Dial/Hands: All Original Rolex dial, it has never been touched up or refinished. It is fairly scarce to find a watch from this era with a completely original dial. silver dial stunning condition. Hands are as attractive and original with all of the lume intact, it is also scarce to seen Rolex hands from this era so well preserved like this one.
Movement: Rolex manual winding movement which has been serviced by our watch maker. It is currently running a - 17 seconds per day.
Bracelet/Strap: Vintage black leather is previously worn condition
Crystal: Original plastic free from any major marks or scuffs
Top aspects of why to add this piece to your collection; Own a piece of Canadian Military history coupled with a completely original Rolex watch.



Price is $3180 USD Firm including worldwide FedEx Shipping


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