Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

LOT 14

Ref. 1585 Stainless Steel and Enamel ?Prince Imperial? Rolex, "Prince Imperial" Ref. 1585, case No. 1003309. Made circa 1940 and retailed by Alex Clark. Fine, stainless steel and black enamel, keyless dress pocket watch with ?Class A? Observatory movement.

HKD 18,000 - 30,000

USD 2,300 - 4,000 / EUR 2,000 - 3,200

Sold: HKD 20,060

C. Two-body, shaped, satine with black lacquered borders. D. Two-tone matte silver and quartered satiné with black Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel ?Breguet? hands. M. 14,5???, ?Observatory?, shaped, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance timed in eight positions, with Rolex patented cap, self compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 41 x 37 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-7

Good

Oxidized

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-5-01

Good

Poor

HANDS Original