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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

LOT 626

Rolex "Prince 1/4 Century Club", Ref. 3937. Production started in the 1930's.Fine rectangular curved 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

USD 7,300 - 9,700

Sold: CHF 14,950

C. solid, polished, overhanging fluted curly lugs, dedicated back engraved "presented to Arthur Jones in commemoration of a quarter century of continuous service with the T. Eaton Co. Ltd. 1915 - 1940". D. two-tone silver with the letters "1/4 Century Club" instead of numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 7 1/2 ''' Prima, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 22 x 45 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

A similar watch is published in "Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 2001, pp. 47 and 92.