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Rolex Ladies Chameleon - 18K Yellow Gold Cream Patina Dial

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The Slotted Pass-Through Gold Case
Rolex built the Chameleon around a small solid 18K yellow gold case with a pass-through strap channel in the caseback. That slot lets the watch slide off one single-piece band and onto another. When worn, the channel keeps the strap beneath the head, so the watch sits on the band without lugs. A smooth 18K yellow gold bezel frames a warm cream patina dial with raised gold markers, and the watch comes on a yellow linen strap with two extra leather straps and its presentation box.
Rolex's Mid-Century Wardrobe Concept
On sale by 1953, the Chameleon was built around interchangeable straps. Owners could swap bands without spring bars or a jeweler visit, since the strap simply slides through the slot in the caseback. The earliest Chameleon advertisement on record, from 1953, likens the strap set to a wardrobe and shows a starter set of four leather straps in black, red, green, and blue.
Warm Cream Patina On Dial
This piece is in Good Vintage Condition overall, with mid-century case lines that keep their definition. The miniature 18K yellow gold case and slotted pass-through caseback show light surface wear consistent with age. The smooth gold bezel surrounds a cream dial and gold hands with a warm vintage patina, and the crystal is clear. The yellow linen strap threads cleanly through the case channel and fastens neatly. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
Light And Flat On The Wrist
Petite proportions and a 9.3-gram weight sit lightly on the wrist. The strap passes beneath the case instead of attaching at lugs, so the small round gold head lies flat against the wrist, and a new strap color changes the look of the watch completely.
Key Specs
Model: Chameleon
Era: 1950s
Movement: Manual Wind
Case Size: 15mm (Excluding Crown)
Bezel: Smooth 18K Yellow Gold
Bracelet Length: 5.25 - 6.5in
Strap: Yellow Linen
Dial: Cream Patina, Gold Stick Indices
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Weight: 9.3g
Includes: Presentation Box and Two Extra Leather Straps
SKU: 1928
Fit & Customization
This watch should feel like it was made for your wrist from the moment you put it on. That's why we offer:
  • Strap Customization: Any two-piece strap swapped and custom-fitted in your choice of material, color, and length
  • Standard Bracelet Sizing: Precise link additions or removals to achieve your exact fit
  • Integrated Bracelet Sizing: A bespoke service few boutiques are equipped to handle
  • Custom Caseback Engraving: Personalize your watch with initials, dates, or custom text engraved on the caseback
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