1946 Rolex “Golden Cascade” Exceptional 18k Ladies Cocktail Watch with Original Box,Papers & Receipt

An Extraordinary 1946 Rolex Ladies’ 18K Gold Bracelet Watch — Directly Sold by Rolex Geneva

Some vintage Rolex watches are rare because few were made. Others are special because of their design. This remarkable 1946 Rolex is both.

We are proud to present this exceptionally preserved ladies' Rolex crafted entirely in 18-karat yellow gold, featuring one of the most unusual and striking integrated Rolex bracelets we have encountered. We have named this exceptional piece “The Golden Cascade,” inspired by the dramatic, flowing architecture of its sculptural gold links.

This is not a traditional Rolex dress watch. It is a remarkable piece of 1940s Swiss jewelry design and watchmaking, where the bracelet and watch case become one continuous architectural composition.

A Remarkable Architectural Design

The centerpiece of this watch is undoubtedly its extraordinary solid 18K yellow gold Rolex bracelet.

The bracelet features a bold, three-dimensional arrangement of sculptural gold links that flow around the wrist in a cascading pattern. From different angles, the design changes completely. revealing a combination of curved surfaces, polished gold, depth, and movement.

It is a design that feels unmistakably from the 1940s, yet remains surprisingly modern and sculptural today.

Sold Directly by Rolex in Geneva

What makes this particular watch truly exceptional is its remarkable original history.

This watch was not originally sold by a Rolex dealer or jewelry store.

According to its accompanying original documentation, it was sold directly by Montres Rolex S.A. in Geneva, Switzerland. the Rolex company itself.

The original sales documentation records the purchase at a price of:

CHF 1,063.50 Swiss Francs

To find a vintage Rolex from 1946 is special.

To find one with its original Rolex presentation box and original paperwork is considerably more difficult.

But to find one that has survived with its original documentation, original purchase receipt, and a direct connection to Rolex's Geneva headquarters is something we very rarely encounter.

In more than eight decades, these documents have remained together with the watch—creating a remarkable historical record of its original sale.

An Exceptional 1946 Time Capsule

This beautiful ladies' Rolex is accompanied by:

• Original Rolex presentation box

• Original Rolex paperwork

• Original sales documentation

• Original purchase receipt

• Documentation recording its original sale directly by Montres Rolex S.A. in Geneva

• Original recorded purchase price of CHF 1,063.50

• Signed Rolex 18K gold integrated bracelet

The original presentation box itself is a beautiful survivor from the period and adds enormously to the overall presentation.

Finding a watch approaching 80 years old with this level of original accompanying material is exceptionally difficult.

Beautiful Original Condition

The watch remains in remarkable overall condition for a Rolex dating to 1946.

The substantial 18K yellow gold case and extraordinary integrated bracelet retain their beautiful form and presence. The bracelet's sculptural links remain especially impressive, with their distinctive architectural design still sharply defined.

The original dial shows some honest signs of age and light wear, which we believe contribute to the authenticity and character of this nearly 80-year-old timepiece.

The crystal also shows minimal wear consistent with age, with nothing major affecting the overall presentation.

Considering that this watch was made in 1946, its preservation is truly remarkable.

This is the kind of watch that reminds us why originality and history matter. It has survived for generations while retaining not only its extraordinary gold design, but also the documentation that tells its story.

Bracelet Size

The original 18-karat gold Rolex bracelet will fit wrists measuring up to approximately 7 inches.

Freshly Serviced

The watch has been completely overhauled and serviced by our experienced watchmaker.

The movement was carefully inspected and serviced to ensure that the watch is functioning properly and ready to be enjoyed.

Timekeeping

This watch is powered by its original manual-winding mechanical movement, reflecting the traditional craftsmanship of Rolex during this period. As with any vintage mechanical timepiece approaching 80 years of age, it should not be expected to keep time with the precision of a modern quartz watch or a newly manufactured chronometer.

The movement is functioning and has been serviced; however, timekeeping can vary depending on wear, position, and usage. Accuracy may also be affected by environmental conditions and the individual characteristics of a vintage mechanical movement.

The Golden Cascade

Rolex is celebrated today for iconic models such as the Submariner, Daytona, Datejust, and Day-Date.

But watches like The Golden Cascade reveal a very different and fascinating chapter of Rolex history.

This is Rolex as a creator of extraordinary jewelry watches—where Swiss mechanical watchmaking met the bold artistic and architectural language of the 1940s.

With its solid 18K yellow gold construction, signed Rolex integrated bracelet, remarkable sculptural design, exceptional condition, original presentation box, original papers, and original receipt documenting its direct sale by Rolex in Geneva, this is far more than a beautiful vintage ladies' watch.

It is an exceptionally preserved piece of Rolex history.

An extraordinary 1946 Rolex ladies' gold bracelet watch and an exceptionally rare opportunity to own a nearly complete historical package that has remained together for almost eight decades.