Rolex Precision 9169 Vintage — Watch Women Blued Seconds Hand (1955)
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A ladies' Precision, ten percent of production
This Rolex Precision watch reference 9169, produced around 1955, is a feminine piece with a 20mm steel case with elongated lugs, extending the silhouette to 26.7mm Lug-to-lug. The bezel is narrow and polished, the caseband smooth, the crown signed Rolex. Nothing exceeds the design: it is a de ville watch in its simplest form.
The original dial has turned creamy over its seventy years. The initial silvered tone has warmed and darkened around the edges, creating a natural gradient from the light center to the amber-toned periphery. The applied baton hour markers and the Arabic numerals at 12 and 6, also applied, stand out clearly against it. The sole mention SWISS appears at six o'clock, without the "MADE" that Rolex would add at the end of the decade — an immediate period marker.
The steel lance hands are accompanied by a blued central seconds hand, the only note of color on the dial. Bluing is a heat treatment of steel, obtained through controlled heating: the color is in the metal, not applied to the surface, and it does not flake.
The ladies' Precision holds a particular place in the Rolex catalog of this period: producing a movement of this diameter with the same level of precision and reliability as those of the men's models posed far greater challenges, and these watches were expensive at the time. The caliber 1310 that powers it, a 17-jewel manual movement, is the culmination of that effort — and it carries the seconds at the center, which few movements of this size allowed then.
Three points to note
- Blued central seconds hand — heat-blued steel, the only note of color on an otherwise monochrome dial.
- Ladies' Precision — these models represented only around ten percent of Rolex Precision production.
- Caliber 1310 with central seconds — a 17-jewel manual movement, whose central display was rare on a movement of this diameter.
Why choose a vintage Rolex watch?
Buying a vintage Rolex watch rather than a new model means accessing a top-tier Swiss manufacture at a budget unrelated to boutique pricing, with pieces whose construction has already proven its durability. The manual calibers of this period are among the easiest vintage mechanical watches to maintain.
This reference occupies a distinct place among vintage women's watches: its 20mm format places it in the realm of jewelry, a segment that Rolex has largely abandoned since. Small vintage watches are now enjoying a marked revival, and a Rolex on this scale remains uncommon on the market.
Like all our vintage mechanical watches, this one has been opened and checked by our watchmakers: verification of the caliber and its consistency with the reference, checking the serial number, examination of the dial, hands, and case. Every pre-owned Rolex watch we offer comes with an invoice Atelier Victor serving as a certificate, a twelve-month mechanical guarantee, and guaranteed lifetime authenticity.
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Technical characteristics
- Brand: Rolex
- Model: Precision
- Reference: 9169
- Serial number: 2338••
- Estimated year: 1955
- Origin: Switzerland
- Gender: Women's watch
- Movement: Mechanical hand-wound, Rolex caliber 1310 (17 jewels, central seconds)
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds
- Case: Steel, round shape with elongated lugs
- Dimensions: 20mm (21.4mm with crown)
- Lug to lug: 26.7mm
- Thickness: 8.45mm
- Lug width: 10mm
- Crown: Signed Rolex, original
- Dial: Patinated cream, applied baton hour markers, applied 12 and 6 numerals, SWISS marking, original
- Hands: Steel lance hands, blued central seconds hand, original
- Crystal: Plexiglass (condition 8/10)
- Bracelet: Steel Flexoflex expandable bracelet, not original
- Buckle: Without Buckle (expandable bracelet)
Condition and warranty
- Overall condition: Good state of preservation for a seventy-year-old piece. The dial is original and has never been refinished: its silvered tone has shifted to cream, with distinct darkening around the entire perimeter and slight marbling, fully visible in our photographs. The applied hour markers and numerals as well as the hands are intact, and the blued central seconds hand has retained its color. The steel case shows signs of use consistent with its age. The Crystal plexiglass shows fine scratches (8/10).
- Water resistance: Not guaranteed (vintage watch)
- Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanical: Serviced movement, guaranteed for 12 months
- Included: Atelier Victor invoice, travel case
- Not included: Original box and papers
Frequently asked questions
What is a blued hand?
Bluing is a heat treatment applied to steel: the part is heated to a controlled temperature until surface oxidation produces a blue hue. The color is therefore within the metal rather than deposited on the surface, which explains why it does not flake and endures through the decades without alteration. On this watch, only the central seconds hand is blued, making it the sole note of color on the dial.
What is the Rolex caliber 1310?
It is a 17-jewel mechanical hand-wound movement equipped with central seconds. This last point deserves to be noted: accommodating a central seconds gear train in a movement of this size was a constraint that few manufacturers undertook in their ladies' movements, most being content with two hands or a sub-seconds display. Its spare parts remain accessible, and any watchmaker accustomed to vintage pieces knows how to service it.
Is a ladies' Rolex Precision common?
Less so than one might think. These models represented only around ten percent of all Precision watches produced by Rolex, whereas the men's version was the maison's best-seller in the 1950s and 1960s. They were also expensive at the time: producing a movement of this diameter with the same level of precision as that of the men's models involved significantly greater technical challenges.
Has the dial been restored?
No. Its cream hue and the darkening around its edge are the result of seventy years of natural aging of the varnish. A refinished dial would show a uniform surface but would lose the original fineness of the printing and the standalone SWISS marking, without "MADE," which dates the piece. A significant share of collectors favours integrity over a like-new appearance.
Can the bracelet be replaced?
Yes, and it is even recommended if you prefer a dressier look. The current bracelet is an expandable steel model, practical but not signed Rolex and later than the watch. The Lug width measures 10mm, which allows for a slim leather strap to be fitted. We can take care of this before shipping if you let us know your preference.
Mechanical warranty — 1 year
Each watch is inspected by our watchmakers before shipping. In case of a mechanism malfunction during the first year, we cover the repair.
Authenticity warranty — lifetime
If a watch turns out to be non-authentic, we will take it back and refund you in full. Without time limit.
What is not covered
- Exposure to water or humidity
- Shocks, impacts, or vibrations
- Consumable parts (strap, Crystal, crown, pushers)
- Battery replacement (quartz movements)
- Opening or disassembly of the watch by a third party
- Improper use
The accuracy of vintage watches varies according to the model, movement, and year of production. A request for accuracy improvement deemed within acceptable tolerances cannot be covered by the warranty.
Shipping fees
After-sales service is free. Shipping fees outside the United Arab Emirates remain the responsibility of the customer.
Authentication Process
Each watch is examined by our partner watchmakers before being offered for sale: verification of authenticity, checking the conformity of the components, identification of any modification or replacement of original parts.
If any element has been replaced during the life of the watch (dial, hands, crown, Crystal, strap), we systematically indicate it in the product sheet. You buy knowing the exact history of your piece.
Certificate of Authenticity
Your Atelier Victor invoice serves as a certificate of authenticity: it attests to the origin and conformity of the piece, and is covered by our lifetime authenticity guarantee — if a piece sold by Atelier Victor were found to be non-authentic, it would be fully refunded, with no time limit.
We accept several payment methods:
- Bank card (Visa, Mastercard — American Express not accepted)
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Other currencies accepted upon request. Exchange fees of approximately 3% may apply.
A 3% discount is granted for any payment by bank transfer starting from €1,000.
Does the strap not suit you? Add the strap of your choice to your order: we will fit it to your watch before shipment, at no fitting charge.
International Shipping
Shipped within 48 to 72 business hours by DHL Express or an equivalent carrier depending on the destination. Delivery in 2 to 6 business days. Each shipment is insured and delivered against signature.
- Free delivery from €1,000 of purchase, as well as on the Jewelry Atelier Victor
- Tracking number sent as soon as the shipment is dispatched
- For certain destinations, delivery may be made to a secure collection point in order to guarantee the integrity of the shipment
Pickup in Dubai
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Taxes and Customs
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For full details, please consult our shipping policy.
FINAL SALES
All sales are final: no return, exchange, or cancellation is accepted after order confirmation. Each piece is authenticated, inspected, and described in detail before being offered for sale.
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