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Rolex Ref 868
This is a rare vintage Art Deco style watch from the 1920s and 30s, typically featuring a rectangular case in 9K or 18K yellow gold with distinctive movable (hinged) lugs. These finely crafted manual-winding dress watches are usually adorned with Roman numerals and a small seconds dial and it is very comfortable to wear as it rest well on the wrist. However, this is NOT a Rolex Prince watch as it has a different movement plus a smaller subsidiary seconds.
Key features of Ref 868:
* Period: 1920s and 30s.
Case: Rectangular, typically in 9K or 18K yellow gold, featuring movable or hinged lugs.
Design: Art Deco style, typically with Roman numerals and a stylized dial.
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