Rolex Chameleon Precision Watch, Reference 9544, 18K Yellow Gold, Textured Bezel, Manual Wind
Rolex Chameleon Precision Watch, Reference 9544, 18K Yellow Gold, Textured Bezel, Manual Wind
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A Rolex Chameleon Precision ladies' watch, reference 9544, in an 18K yellow gold case with a textured bezel and a hand-wound calibre 282, with its inner box.
The Piece
Rolex was founded in London in 1905 and moved to Geneva in 1919, and it made small gold wristwatches in many case shapes long before the Oyster.
Reference 9544 is a small ladies' watch. The round 18K yellow gold case is 17 mm across, with a finely engraved, faceted bezel and sides, and the dial reads Rolex Precision with gold baton markers. The case back is stamped with the 750 gold mark and the movement is the hand-wound calibre 282.
The watch comes with its inner box, a leather strap and the product tag, and the box photograph shows further straps in the box. The crystal is scratched and chipped in places, the case, bezel and dial show wear and age, and the box is damaged and aged. The watch was not serviced by the previous owner.
Details
- Maker: Rolex
- Model: Chameleon Precision, reference 9544, calibre 282
- Material: 18K yellow gold case with a textured bezel and sides; gold dial; black leather strap
- Movement: Manual wind, calibre 282; 21,600 vibrations an hour
- Measurements: Case 17 mm (0.67 in) excluding crown; strap length about 16 cm (6.3 in)
- Water resistance: Not stated
- Colour: Yellow gold; gold dial; black strap
- Included: Inner box, leather strap and product tag
Condition
- Grade B in Japan: fair, with scratches and a chip to the crystal, wear to the case and bezel, and ageing to the dial and hands; the box is damaged.
Condition grade B (visible signs of use) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
Case and caseback engravings, dial printing, movement, crown and bracelet are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Keep it away from magnets and damp, and have it serviced by a qualified watchmaker before regular wear.
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