Vintage Rolex Shock-Resisting Men's Watch Dennison 12324 Centre Seconds 1950s

A genuine vintage Rolex dress watch made for the British market, housed in an English Dennison case – a classic and highly collectable combination. Elegant 30 mm proportions, a charming patinated dial and a signed Rolex movement. DETAILS • Brand: Rolex • Model: Shock-Resisting, case reference 12324 • Era: circa 1950s • Case: Stainless steel by Dennison, signed inside the back "Dennison – Made in England – for Rolex – Denisteel Back", case no. 2542 • Size: 30 mm excl. crown (32 mm incl. crown) • Movement: Rolex manual-wind, 15 jewels (15 rubis), Hunter-type calibre with indirect centre seconds. Movement signed ROLEX, serial no. 82865 • Dial: Signed Rolex coronet & ROLEX, "Shock-Resisting", Arabic numerals, outer minute track, even age patina • Hands: Leaf-shaped hour & minute hands, centre seconds hand • Crown: Unsigned fluted steel winding crown – correct for non-Oyster Rolex models in Dennison cases of this period • Crystal: Acrylic • Strap: Black leather (later replacement) CONDITION Good vintage condition for a watch over 70 years old. Light wear to the case consistent with age. Acrylic crystal shows light scratches. Watchmakers' service marks inside the case back, as is usual for a watch of this age. Working / running and keeping time good Please see all photos, including the movement and inside of the case back – they form part of the description.