Description
This mid-century watch by Rone is detailed to the dial in red ‘Seventeen’, this refers to the movement which is a 17 jewel calibre. Although signed by Rone, the base calibre was made for them by FHF (Fontainemelon) a major Swiss movement manufacturer which supplied ébauches to many different companies. The case is made from 9ct gold and was supplied to Rone by the specialist case maker Dennison, their stamp A.L.D. appearing below that of Rone to the inside case back. The case is two-part with a solid upper body and separate screw-down back.
Specifications
[M] Rone calibre 1057 [base calibre = FHF 25] manually wound movement, lever escapement, 17 jewels, compensation balance, 18,000 BPH, shock absorber
[D] matt finished silvered dial, raised pink gilded Arabic numerals and hands, red centre seconds, black outer track for minutes/seconds
[C] 9ct gold, upper body with moulded chamfered bezel, screw-down gold case back, flared lugs
[S] case, dial and movement signed
Measurements
33.5mm diameter excluding winding crown
42mm length including lugs
10mm depth to centre of crystal
16mm strap width/lug gauge
Accompaniments
One Year Guarantee – this watch has been fully serviced
Black Bough box and Black Bough certificate
23092020
£550.00 [Sold]