Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...

Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

LOT 509

Rolex "Prince Century Club", Ref. 1490, 1930 's, presented to E.J. Gill to mark a quarter century of continuous service with the T. Eaton Co. Ltd. 1915 - 1940. Fine rectangular curved, 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C., flared, massive, polished, stepped sides, dedicated back. D. two-tone silver with the letters "1/4 Century Club" instead of numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 '" Extra Prima, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 42 mm.