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.


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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