Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005
LOT 3
?Prince Railway Observatory? Rolex "Prince Railway", Ref. 1527. Made in 1931. Very fine, rectangular curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's Art Deco wristwatch.
CHF 11,000 - 13,000
EUR 7,000 - 8,500 / USD 9,000 - 11,000
Sold: CHF 13,225
C. English import, two-body, solid, polished, stepped sides, case back with initials B.S.C. D. Two-tone silvered with indelible Arabic numerals and bâton markers, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel ?épée? hands. M. Cal. 7 1/2''', Extra Prima, Observatory Quality, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 42 mm. Thickness 9 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-32* |
Good Slightly restored Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-32-01 |
Good Slightly restored HANDS Original |