Rolex Marconi Gold Filled Champagne Dial Wonderful Vintage Condition. Small Patina. 1936 Approximate date. Mechanical. 15 jewels. Fully Signed.

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Rolex Marconi 1936 – The Golden Era Icon with Extended Lugs

Welcome to another gem from our treasure trove! This isn’t just a watch—it’s the watch. Meet the utterly captivating Rolex Marconi, a true slice of 1930s magic. Dated around 1936 and practically glowing with vintage charm, this beauty is what we call a “Helen of Troy” timepiece—yes, the kind that could launch a thousand wrists.

Now, let’s talk condition. She’s aged like a fine whisky—just a hint of patina on the dial, crown, and hands, barely noticeable unless you're inspecting with a loupe and an attitude. We’ve rated her condition as a solid very good with all the lovely, honest wear you’d expect from something that’s been around since swing dancing was all the rage.

This piece hails from one of the finest private collections we've ever had the pleasure of knowing—serviced about five years ago and boxed up ever since. It’s been with us for 20, maybe even 25 years. You could say we’ve been hoarding it… but the time has come. She’s ready to hit the town again.

Now for the fun facts: Did you know Hans Wilsdorf—Rolex’s main man—registered the “Marconi” name in 1911, way before the Rolex trademark came into play? That’s right. Named after the legendary Guglielmo Marconi, radio wave pioneer and Nobel Prize winner. So not only are you wearing history—you’re wearing tech royalty. These Marconis weren’t your run-of-the-mill timepieces either. They were reserved for Rolex’s crème de la crème, and this one? Oh, she’s a star.

Gold-filled (which, by the way, kills gold plating—don't even get us started), with no rubbing or wear. Add to that those extremely rare extended lugs and a silky champagne dial powered by a 15-jewel mechanical movement. It winds like a dream, runs like a racehorse, and boasts a robust 28-hour power reserve. And yes, we swapped out the original strap for a top-quality vintage-style leather one—because we believe in beauty and comfort.

And let’s be honest. You’re not here looking for the cheapest Rolex Marconi. You’re here for a great one—one with provenance, performance, and proper wow-factor. If you’re price-shopping, we get it. But be warned: cheap often means dodgy. And this ain’t that.

In short, this Rolex Marconi is an absolute knockout. Collectors, investors, hopeless romantics—we’re looking at you. You might never see another quite like this again. But if you do? Grab it.

Key Specifications

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BRAND: Rolex Marconi
STYLE: Wristwatch
CONDITION: Very Good
SCOPE OF DELIVERY: No original box, no original papers
MOVEMENT: Mechanical
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel, gold filled
BRACELET MATERIAL: Leather
YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 1936
CASE DIAMETER: 29mm x 38mm
CASE THICKNESS: 10mm
CRYSTAL: Mineral
BRACELET LENGTH: 210mm