Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

LOT 12

Ref. 3937, ?Prince? Rolex,, "Prince, Chronomètre", Ref. 3937. Made in 1948. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with scroll lugs and a stainless steel Rolex buckle.

HKD 70,000 - 85,000

USD 9,000 - 11,000 / EUR 7,500 - 9,000

Sold: HKD 129,800

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, scroll lugs. D. Pink, with gold baton indexes, Roman quarters, subsidiary seconds. Pink gold ?baton? hands. M. Cal. 300, 7 1/2''', Chronometer, ?Ultra-Prima?, Observatory Quality, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 22 x 45 mm. Thickness 10 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-7-01

Good

Oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 3937 was one of the last ?Prince? references and was used by the T. Eaton Company for some of the famous 1/4 Century Club presentation watches. The caliber 300, 7 1/2??? was produced between 1932 and 1938. This reference exists in 18K yellow gold, 18K pink gold. 14K yellow gold, and stainless steel.