Rolex King Midas ref.4315 3st Series de 1975

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          The King Midas watch was introduced in 1962 as a limited edition and was designed by Gerald Genta with the shape of the Greek Pantheon, hence the asymmetrical design of the watch that simulates the design of the Pantheon and its columns. Interestingly, the crown was placed on the left side to represent Midas, who turned everything he touched with his left hand into gold according to Greek Mythology. The watch has a great weight, almost 200 grams of solid gold which caused this piece to have a price one third higher than a Day-date when it was launched.

          The reference. 4315 is the original King Midas watch but with functional improvements, this new reference incorporated removable links and a much more comfortable and less thick deployant clasp than the first generation, additionally a thinner and better articulated bracelet.

          It was commonly thought that this reference had started production in 1977 but this watch is living proof of the opposite, it seems to be an "Early Example" since it carries the MIDAS dial instead of the characteristic Cellini usually found in this reference.

          One of the most impressive aspects of the King Midas is the manual production, each model carefully elaborated by highly qualified goldsmiths which, of course, makes each model slightly different in terms of weight and finish.

          The sawtooth winding crown is located on the left side due to the aforementioned mythology, that everything King Midas touched with his left hand was turned into gold. The crown is also designed to represent the sun on the Greek temple, (asymmetric case seen horizontally).

          Brand: Rolex
          Model: King Midas
          Reference: 4315
          Year of Manufacture: 1975
          Serial Number: 4,121xxx. No.30xx
          Material: 18k gold
          Dimensions: 28mm
          Crystal Material: Sapphire
          Movement Type: Cal.650
          Bracelet Length: 25mm
          Bracelet: two additional removable links
          Box/Papers: Rolex service card
          Mechanical Function Guarantee: 6 Months

          Comments: The watch is in optimal mechanical and aesthetic conditions.

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