Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

LOT 2

"Prince Imperial? Rolex, "Prince Imperial" Ref. 8753, Made in the 1950s. Fine, 18K gold, keyless dress watch with original chain and clip.

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 3,200 - 4,500 / USD 4,000 - 5,700

C. Two-piece, irregular hexagonal case back with brushed finish, back matte finished, polished, faceted bezel, pendant ring at top right corner. D. Silvered, eccentric, set at the top with baton markers, subsidiary seconds dial with baton markers. Gold ?dauphine? hands. M. 37.2 mm (16.5'''), Cal. 800, Observatory Quality rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line "moustache" lever escapement, monometallic balance with self-compensating, Breguet balance spring, adjusted to six positions, Rolex patented escapement protecting cap swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 41 x 37 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original