Is this a true Rolex

[Rollo5555]

I just bought a VINTAGE ROLEX UNICORN AMPHIBIAN 17 JEWEL made in 1950,
is this watch made by Rolex or have i been sold somthing thats not.please look at photo attached...

[sleddog]

Originally Posted by Rollo5555

I just bought a VINTAGE ROLEX UNICORN AMPHIBIAN 17 JEWEL made in 1950,
is this watch made by Rolex or have i been sold somthing thats not.please look at photo attached...

Looks genuine and yes, the Unicorn was made by Rolex!!

I'm sure a couple of more vintage savvy members will chime in to offer more insight on the history...
From what I understand or remember, is the Rolex Patented the Unicorn name as a secondary company in or around 1919!?!?

[Ross Povey]

although some ebay traders do sell them as RWC pieces.

Ross

[Frogman4me]

Regardless if it's real or not, you should ask this question before you make the purchase and when you know for sure is when you buy it, especially for vintage watches. Some advice for your next purchase, welcome to the forum.

[Alcan]

Unicorn watches were originally made by Rolex Watch Co and marketed as an independent line, primarily to Australia. The Unicorn name was patented in 1919, Rolex used it until circa 1933. During this time they were fitted with Rolex movements.

Later Unicorn watches were a brand of AS (Adoloph Schild) and were a seperate entitiy from Rolex. They used A Schild movements and depending on beat rate, were AS caliber 1711 (if 18000 A/h) or AS caliber 1901 (if 21600 A/h).

Unfortunately, a Unicorn made in 1950 is not a Rolex product.