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springer · 13 July 2011, 02:34 PM

I was in an antique mart today that had a jewelery/watch shop in the back of the mart that had many interesting and vintage watches for sale. I found an old Rolex there that was quite unique. The shop owner called it the "golf" Rolex. The watch was enclosed in a sterling silver case that had a convex flip-top that looked like the skin of a golf ball. When the top was opened, inside was a manual wind Rolex. The watch also flipped out of the case so the watch could be wound. The watch alone appeared to be around 25mm in diameter and still wore the original Rolex dial and hands. Needless to say, I found it quite interesting.

Has anyone ever seen one of these "golf" Rolex watches?

If there is enough interest, maybe I can get back there and obtain a photo of the watch.

jP

cruvon · 13 July 2011, 03:29 PM

Sure sounds like an interesting watch, would love see some pictures.

dddrees · 13 July 2011, 08:49 PM

Yes it would definitely be nice to see some photo's if you are able.

SPARTAN2161 · 14 July 2011, 12:38 AM

I would love to see some photos!!! Sounds like a interesting piece

springer · 17 July 2011, 07:21 AM

Here are some pics that I took today. The owner was very reluctant to let me take any photos of the watch. There is a serial number stamped inside the caseback and a matching serial number stamped on the inside of the outer case. It is also hallmarked HF.

Mike Wood · 17 July 2011, 07:45 AM

I have seen several similar period "golf ball" wrist watches, but never one by Rolex.

The dial of this watch looks to be a repaint, it could be possible a Rolex movement has been fitted into a period silver watch case...

Interesting novelty watch, I'd wear it and I'm not even a golfist...

Thanks for sharing!

CaveDiver · 17 July 2011, 09:33 AM

Very interesting watch indeed. The watch has similarities to a Rolwatco… and similar to the Hermetique design that Hans Wilsdorf purchased the exclusive rights to in ’23.

13 July 2011, 02:34 PM	#1
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	1930's Rolex golf watch I was in an antique mart today that had a jewelery/watch shop in the back of the mart that had many interesting and vintage watches for sale. I found an old Rolex there that was quite unique. The shop owner called it the "golf" Rolex. The watch was enclosed in a sterling silver case that had a convex flip-top that looked like the skin of a golf ball. When the top was opened, inside was a manual wind Rolex. The watch also flipped out of the case so the watch could be wound. The watch alone appeared to be around 25mm in diameter and still wore the original Rolex dial and hands. Needless to say, I found it quite interesting. Has anyone ever seen one of these "golf" Rolex watches? If there is enough interest, maybe I can get back there and obtain a photo of the watch. jP __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

13 July 2011, 08:49 PM	#3
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Yes it would definitely be nice to see some photo's if you are able. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

17 July 2011, 07:21 AM	#5
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	Here are some pics that I took today. The owner was very reluctant to let me take any photos of the watch. There is a serial number stamped inside the caseback and a matching serial number stamped on the inside of the outer case. It is also hallmarked HF. Attached Images __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

17 July 2011, 07:45 AM	#6
Mike Wood "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Wood Location: Liverpool UK Watch: Listen & Learn! Posts: 611	Neat! I have seen several similar period "golf ball" wrist watches, but never one by Rolex. The dial of this watch looks to be a repaint, it could be possible a Rolex movement has been fitted into a period silver watch case... Interesting novelty watch, I'd wear it and I'm not even a golfist... Thanks for sharing!

13 July 2011, 03:29 PM	#2
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	Sure sounds like an interesting watch, would love see some pictures.

14 July 2011, 12:38 AM	#4
SPARTAN2161 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick H. Location: Amherst, NY Watch: me flip Posts: 1,901	I would love to see some photos!!! Sounds like a interesting piece

17 July 2011, 09:33 AM	#7
CaveDiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,075	Very interesting watch indeed. The watch has similarities to a Rolwatco… and similar to the Hermetique design that Hans Wilsdorf purchased the exclusive rights to in ’23.

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