Rolex 4062 Chronograph Coin Edge 1940s

Rolex Chronograph Ref. 4062 – A Rare Pre-Daytona Masterpiece in Rose Gold (1940s) Long before the Daytona became the world's most famous chronograph, Rolex was producing elegant, low-volume chronographs that today rank among the most collectible watches the manufacture has ever created. The Reference 4062 belongs to this exclusive group. Produced during the 1940s and cased exclusively in precious metals, the Ref. 4062 represents Rolex at its most refined—before the brand became synonymous with professional tool watches. Its beautifully sculpted 36 mm 18k rose gold case, manufactured by Gunther & Co. SA, combines slender proportions with remarkable wrist presence. The warm tone of the rose gold, now complemented by a beautiful natural patina, perfectly reflects the elegance of post-war Swiss watchmaking. The untouched cream dial is the undeniable highlight. Decades of gentle aging have given it a warm, even patina that adds depth and individuality without compromising its outstanding legibility. The harmonious twin-register layout, elegant Arabic numerals, arrow head markers, and outer scales create a beautifully balanced composition, one that embodies the restrained sophistication of Rolex's earliest chronographs. Inside beats the legendary Valjoux Cal. 23, one of the finest manually wound chronograph movements of its era. Developed by Valjoux SA, a specialist movement manufacturer whose calibers powered chronographs from many of Switzerland's greatest maisons, the Cal. 23 earned its reputation through exceptional reliability, precise column-wheel operation, and elegant architecture. Today, the Rolex Ref. 4062 is considered one of the great pre-Daytona chronographs, produced in very limited numbers, rarely preserved in such honest condition, and increasingly appreciated by collectors who value the elegant side of Rolex's history. A rare survivor from the golden age of chronograph watchmaking, combining precious metal craftsmanship, legendary mechanics, and the timeless elegance that defined Rolex long before the Daytona was born. - wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference - DIAL: original never touched cream dial in great condition original hands and Rolex crown some even patina throughout the dial STRAP & BUCKLE: black GOLDAMMER KARDINAL Alligator Embossed Leather Watch Strap / 2 mm thick rose gold plated Rolex buckle CASE: excellent overall condition, showing minor traces of wear and a gorgeous patina 3- body 18k rose gold case with screw-down case back from case maker Gunther & Co SA 36 mm (without crown) / 43 mm (lug-to-lug) / 20 mm (between lugs) / 11 mm thick year: 1940s reference: 4062 total weight: 47 g MOVEMENT: Valjoux Cal. 23 - manual wind 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 48 hours power reserve professionally serviced 07/2026 +15 sec/d / 260° BOX & PAPERS: GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card GOLDAMMER box