Rolex Chronograph ref. 4500 Pulsations Dial 1968 automatic winding

automatic winding

there is a hand design featured on the dial that represents Antwerpen (in English “throwing hands“) were the designer Benoit Mintiens is based

40mm steel case with lug holes

-Reference 116520- 40mm steel case- White dial- Thin hands- Serial P297xxx dating to 2000- Calibre 4130 movement- Steel Oyster bracelet reference 78490 with solid end links- Fully serviced by our watchmaker- One-year mechanical warranty- Includes a handmade leather watch pouch- Free worldwide Fedex Priority shipping

Rolex Chronograph ref. 4500 Pulsations Dial 1968 automatic windingThe Rolex Chronograph ref. 4500, introduced around 1945, is a historically significant and rare example of one of the earliest waterproof Oyster chronographs, often referred to as the Monoblocco due to its one piece case design. It marked a key design shift toward the later modern Daytona, with a 36mm size, straight lugs, and a two register layout powered by a Valjoux 23based movement. The case on this example is in excellent condition, featuring a