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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006

LOT 227

Ref. 1587, Two-Tone Gold ?Jump-Hour, Prince Railway? Rolex "Prince Railway", Chronometer, No. 79053, Ref. 1587. Dublin import marks for 1930-31. Very fine and rare, rectangular 18K yellow and white gold gentleman's jump-hour wristwatch with a gold-plated Rolex buckle.

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

EUR 10,000 - 13,000 / USD 13,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 22,420

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, yellow and white gold stepped sides and recessed winding-crown, flat top crystal, stamped on the inside of the back ?25 World`s Records?. D. Matte silver with painted Arabic numerals for the minutes, subsidiary seconds dial, aperture for the jump-hours in red Arabic numerals. Blued steel hand. M. Cal. 7 1/2''', Observatory quality, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 6 adjustments, Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 22.5 x 43 mm. Thickness 8.5 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-15

Good

Slightly rusted

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original