This rare watch, Reference 4113, was the only split seconds chronograph model ever offered by Rolex. A split seconds chronograph can time two separate events simultaneously, making it popular with racing enthusiasts. The fact that this watch was made at the height of World War II makes it all the more intriguing and may account for why only twelve examples of the super rare reference were apparently made.
A super rare split seconds chronograph made in 1942 sold at Christie’s in 2012 for $1.16 million USD. That set a record for Rolex and was the first time the brand topped the million dollar mark at auction. Combining the Rolex mystique with the rarity of a complicated model attracted sophisticated and devoted bidders
The 4113 ref. was an over-sized watch for its day; at 44mm, the case was huge for 1942. During that period most gent’s watch cases were between 30-35mm.
The history of reference 4113 has always been the subject of speculation and legends. In fact, since this model was never publicly available and never illustrated or mentioned in Rolex's advertisements from the period, all knowledge of its origins was based on hearsay and auction catalogue entries following the seller's descriptions. Interestingly, there is a clear pattern throughout all those examples known and they all lead to the world of car racing.
The vast majority of reference 4113 which have returned to the market during the last thirty years was linked to Sicily, home of the famous "Giro Automobilistico di Sicilia", with its 11,000 bands at the time the longest closed circuit race in Europe.
All research and conversations with family members of the original owners lead to the conclusion that these twelve watches were exclusive gifts to famous race drivers and team owners during the early 1940s. This fact further enhances the exclusivity and myth surrounding this ultimate model.
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