Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York, Dec 07, 2005
LOT 103
?Prince Imperial? Rolex Chronometer, "Prince Imperial", Ref. 4503. Made in the 1940s. Very fine, thin, keyless, 18K pink gold pocket chronometer.
USD 2,200 - 3,000
EUR 1,800 - 2,500
Sold: USD 2,530
C. Three-body, "bassine pincée", polished and brushed. D. Matte silver with applied pink gold Roman numerals and faceted bâton indexes, outer minute track, subsidiary "guilloché" seconds dial. Pink gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 16''', rhodium-plated, patented protecting escapement cap, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 45 mm. Thickness: 7 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |