Few companies have left such an indelible mark on history as Rolex. The name recognition of the Swiss watchmaker is still going strong today. The Rolex company has a rich history and a legendary reputation for its attention to detail, fine craftsmanship, and grasp of eloquent style.

This Rolex pocket watch was presented to Mr. H. Hoyes on November 18th, 1925, by the Bolton Angler’s Association. Judging from the pristine appearance of this watch, it is likely that Mr. Hoyes never wore the watch yet took excellent care of it. Finding a watch with an engraving that clearly defines the watch’s owner and who presented it to him is a truly significant piece of horological history makes an ideal starting point for pursuing the history of this specific watch. The historical value of being able to tie this watch to a person in the past is a priceless element of this beautiful Rolex watch.

It was manufactured and presented to its owner in the 1920s, a historically significant period in American history. The 1920s was the decade of America’s great economic boom. It was the age of prohibition, speakeasies, gangsters, bootleggers, and jazz orchestras. Mass production of goods hit the mainstream. Yet, this handcrafted timepiece stood above the roaring twenties as a luxurious timepiece made by the skilled hands of the world’s most legendary watchmaker.

The movement is handcrafted and faced with a stunning double sunk enamel dial with a Roman numeral font. It’s housed in a lustrous 9K yellow gold case. Between the historical and horological value of this timepiece and the Rolex reputation for handcrafted luxury timepieces, this watch is truly an ideal candidate for a cornerstone to any collection or to carry as a daily wear Rolex pocket watch.