Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

LOT 13

Ref. 3361, Yellow Gold ?Aerodynamic? Rolex, "Prince, Officially Certified Chronometer?, Ref. 3361. Made in the 1940s. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, asymmetrical, centerseconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Rolex buckle.

HKD 90,000 - 120,000

USD 12,000 - 15,000 / EUR 10,000 - 13,000

Sold: HKD 106,200

C. Two-body, shaped, solid, polished and brushed. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold dart and pyramidal indexes, inner minute/seconds divisions. yellow gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 310, 7 1/2''', ?Chronometer?, ?Ultra-Prima?, 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. 19 x 46 mm. Thickness 9.3 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-5-01

Good

Poor

HANDS Original

Notes

This reference was launched at the 1939 Swiss National Exhibition in Zurich. Ref. 3361 the asymmetrical Rolex Prince ?Aerodynamic?, often bears a cartouche in relief in which a monogram can be engraved if desired. When the watch is examined in profile, the difference in thickness between the top and of the bottom of the case becomes apparent. The present model has always been made in gold, never in stainless steel. It is called "Aerodynamic" in period advertising. The caliber 310 was produced between 1932 and 1938 and was still used in the late Prince models into the 1950s.