Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

LOT 16

Ref. 1645 Rolesium ?Prince Imperial? Rolex, "Chronomètre Prince Imperial" Ref. 1645, case No. 1003800. Made circa 1940. Fine, Rolesium steel, keyless dress pocket watch with ?Class A? Ultra Prima movement.

HKD 20,000 - 25,000

USD 2,500 - 3,200 / EUR 2,000 - 2,700

Sold: HKD 25,960

C. Two-body, shaped, satiné. D. Two-tone matte silver and satiné with black Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel ?Lozenge? hands. M. 14,5???, ?Ultra Prima?, shaped, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance timed in six 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