ROLEX PRECISION STEEL REF.4498

Brand

Model

Reference

Year

Case

Case diameter

Caseback

Lugs

Movement

Functions

Dial

Engraving

Condition

Description

Rolex

Precision

4498

Late 1940s

Stainless steel

35 mm (excluding crown)

Snap-on

Fancy lugs

Manual winding

Hours, minutes, small seconds

Original with applied Roman numerals

Caseback engraved “AGIP Roma”

Excellent overall condition

This elegant Rolex Precision reference 4498, produced in the late 1940s, is a fine example of the refined aesthetics and high manufacturing standards of the Geneva maison in the immediate post-war period.

The 35 mm stainless steel case features notably modern proportions for its time and is distinguished by its characteristic fancy lugs — sculpted and elongated lugs that give the watch a strong personality and a distinctive presence on the wrist.

The original dial stands out for its elegant layout: applied Roman numerals alternating with small dot markers, a railroad minute track and a small seconds subdial positioned at 6 o’clock. The slender gilt hands complete the design beautifully, preserving the understated elegance typical of Rolex Precision models from this era.

The snap-on caseback bears an interesting engraving reading “AGIP Roma,” likely a commemorative or corporate dedication that adds a unique historical element to the watch.

Overall, the watch remains in excellent condition, with a well-preserved case and a highly attractive dial, making it a charming vintage timepiece for collectors of classic Rolex watches.