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Index No. A6968 Waterproof Bergal Cased Rolex Wrist Watch
An unusual early 20th Century Swiss wrist watch in a gold waterproof case.  Nickelled three quarter plate keyless movement with going barrel. Plain cock with polished steel regulator, compensation balance with blue steel spiral hairspring.  Club foot lever escapement. Signed white dial with subsidiary seconds, Roman numerals, blue steel hands. Unusual plain 18 carat Bergal case with hinged strap loops. Glazed screw down bezel with ribbed edge, maker's mark "FB" above a key.  The movement held in a separate hinged gilt metal inner case, clip on back marked "RWC Ltd" and "W&D".  Black leather strap with gilt buckle.
SignedRolex Extra Prima - 15 Jewels - Timed 6 Positions for all climates
Circa 1915
Diameter 32 mm
An unusual case which was intended to make the watch waterproof before the introduction of the Oyster case.
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