1947 Rolex Oyster Army Vintage Mens Midsize Watch Ref. 4647 - Stainless Steel E. Howard & Co. Its champagne dial appears to

Its champagne dial appears to have been previously restored in vintage times

Omega's durable workhorse chronograph caliber

38mm long tip-to-tip

In order to accomodate the large rotor these first Oyster Perpetual watches had highly domed case backs

1947 Rolex Oyster Army Vintage Mens Midsize Watch Ref. 4647 - Stainless Steel E. Howard & Co. Its champagne dial appears toToday's offering showcases this scarce and pleasing Rolex Shock Resisting Oyster made c. 1947 and sold c. 1952. A popular model from the 1940's, it was produced during the WWII era when patriotic spirit ran high. It has always been a popular collectors model, and its chunky Oyster case suggests how it was built like a tank. Bold with a distinctive case design, it has a fairly thick case and faceted lugs. This model was made at a time when Rolex was