Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Hanae Mori Building, Dec 15, 1990
LOT 105
Rolex, "Prince Railway", Ref 1587 MS, 1930's. Fine and rare, rectangular, jumping-hour, 18ct pink and white gold gentleman's wristwatch.
JPY 1,800,000 - 2,000,000
CHF 18,000 - 20,000
Sold: JPY 1,546,250
C. massive, polished, satined, bi-colour, stepped sides. D. champagne, with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the date. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 7"' Extra Prima Observatory quality, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 23x41 mm.
Notes
A similar watch is published in "Signori del Tempo", page
233.