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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.
| 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 |