Rolex Queen Midas 2nd Series ref.3581 from 1975

The King Midas was presented in 1962 as a limited edition and was designed by Gerald Genta with the shape of the Greek Pantheon, hence the asymmetrical design of the watch that simulates the design of the Pantheon and its columns. Interestingly, the crown was placed on the left side to represent Midas, who turned everything he touched with his left hand into gold according to the stories of Greek Mythology. The watch has a great weight, almost 200 grams of solid gold, which caused this piece to have a price a third higher than a Day-date when it was launched.

Later on Rolex also produced the slightly smaller 'Queen Midas' version, with the same intriguing design as its big brother.

The first iteration of the Queen Midas, reference 9904, is the so-called "Kit-Kat." Following its release in 1963, Rolex introduced the Queen Midas reference 3481, featuring a butterfly clasp and an overall design very similar to the first- and second-series King Midas models. In 1976, Rolex released the third and final asymmetrical Queen Midas, reference 4313, which featured a deployant clasp and shared design characteristics with the third-series King Midas. Each of these successive iterations was designed with the goal of reducing weight, as gold prices were fluctuating dramatically during that period.

Brand: Rolex
Model: Queen Midas
Reference: 4313
Year of Manufacture: 1975
Material: 18k Gold
Dimensions: 24mm
Crystal Material: Sapphire
Movement: Cal.650
Total circumference: 160 mm
Box/Papers: Watch only
Mechanical Functioning Guarantee: 6 Months

Comments: The watch is in optimal mechanical and aesthetic conditions, recently serviced, never polished.