Rolex King Midas Reference 9630 in 18k YG

The King Midas was the most expensive Rolex by far at retail in the 1960s and 1970s. Starting in the 1970s, Rolex changed the dial to have Cellini instead of Midas in Greek on the dial and also introduced the smaller Queen Midas model. It is said that Gérald Genta designed these watches and they certainly seemed to be part of the evolution of integrated watch design that led to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, IWC Ingenieur 1832, and Patek Philippe Nautilus.The King Midas has been closely associated with Elvis Presley, who is photographed holding one, and more recently with Rihanna, who wore a customized model for her pregnancy announcement.

This Rolex King Midas reference 9630 is a tremendous and stylish timepiece. The case is made of 18K yellow gold. The bracelet can fit a wrist over 7 inches. It dates to circa 1965. The case reference and the serial number have been polished from the back of the bracelet and the serial is missing one number. This watch was sold at Bonhams in 2022.

It does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history. It is running well and keeping good time.

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