Description

Steel Rolex ‘Super Precision’ Ref. 4222 vintage wristwatch, circa 1959
A rare stainless steel manually wound centre seconds vintage wristwatch with long and slim down-turned lugs

Rolex’s reference 4222 appears to have been made in very small numbers and is seldom seen on the market. It is unusually large for its style and period of production, with a case diameter of 35mm excluding the winding crown. Cased in steel, the lugs are long and slim with a pronounced downward flow which creates an elegant profile view. The handsome silvered dial, with warm and even patina, has multi-faceted numerals and matching faceted hands. At the outer edge of the dial, the minute/seconds track is rendered in the so-called ‘perlé’ manner, whereby each marker is precisely and evenly recessed into the dial’s surface.

Technical details

Rolex manually wound movement with lever escapement, 17 jewels, patented Rolex Superbalance, 18,000 BPH, precision regulation; matte silvered dial, applied multi-faceted polished numerals, faceted hands; steel circular case with stepped bezel, slim down-turned lugs with satin finished sides, satin finished snap-on case back; case, dial and movement signed.

Measurements

Diameter excluding winding crown: 35mm
Length including lugs: 42mm
Depth to centre of crystal: 10mm
Strap width/lug gauge: 18mm

All Black Bough watches have been fully serviced and overhauled and are sold with a one year guarantee, Black Bough fitted presentation box and detailed Black Bough certificate. This Rolex watch has been serviced by a Rolex trained and accredited watchmaker.