Manufacturer: Rolex Year: Circa 1945 Reference No: 4062 Case No: As the original sticker is present, the case number is underneath and cannot be read without removing the sticker Material: 18K yellow gold Calibre: Manual, cal. 23, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Leather Clasp/Buckle: Gold plated Rolex pin buckle Dimensions: 36mm Diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed Accessories: Accompanied by Rolex presentation box and hang tags.
Catalogue Essay
Introduced in the early 1940s, the Rolex Anti-Magnetic chronograph reference 4062 bears a design that perfectly reflects and encapsulates this exciting era for chronograph timepieces. The refined case features rectangular pushers that harmoniously match with the slim case. In most probably unworn condition since the 1940s, the present example is the closest one can get to an untouched example still featuring its original finishing, angles, and even crystal. Still retaining its original factory Rolex sticker on the caseback, we were not able to read the timepiece's case number, hence leaving this satisfying and intriguing opportunity to the savvy collector that will acquire the timepiece.
A sight to behold, the dial is in equally outstanding condition to its case. Featuring a stunning two-color red and blue telemeter and tachymeter scale, this configuration grants the timepiece an incredibly striking and vibrant appearance. As an added bonus, all applied luminous material is intact and fully original, and has evenly aged to a charming sand hue.
A highly collectible timepiece, the present Rolex reference 4062 is one of the finest examples to ever appear on the market. The accessories that accompany it narrate a story as intriguing as the watch itself. Most probably offered in the 1940s by an official Rolex retailer, the timepiece must have not had much success until the 1980s, when in an attempt to entice new customers, it was given more contemporary accessories.
Further featuring its original case back sticker, this is truly a unique opportunity for lovers of vintage chronograph timepieces to acquire a time capsule that has resisted the test of time with flying colours.
Founded in 1905 England by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis as Wilsdorf & Davis, it soon became known as the Rolex Watch Company in 1915, moving its headquarters to Geneva in 1919. Like no other company, the success of the wristwatch can be attributed to many of Rolex's innovations that made them one of the most respected and well-known of all luxury brands. These innovations include their famous "Oyster" case — the world's first water resistant and dustproof watch case, invented in 1926 — and their "Perpetual" — the first reliable self-winding movement for wristwatches launched in 1933. They would form the foundation for Rolex's Datejust and Day-Date, respectively introduced in 1945 and 1956, but also importantly for their sports watches, such as the Explorer, Submariner and GMT-Master launched in the mid-1950s.
One of its most famous models is the Cosmograph Daytona. Launched in 1963, these chronographs are without any doubt amongst the most iconic and coveted of all collectible wristwatches. Other key collectible models include their most complicated vintage watches, including references 8171 and 6062 with triple calendar and moon phase, "Jean Claude Killy" triple date chronograph models and the Submariner, including early "big-crown" models and military-issued variants.
Ref. 4062 A very fine, rare, and extremely well-preserved yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with silver dial, red telemeter, and blue tachymeter scale
Circa 1945 36mm Diameter Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
