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Geneva, Oct 14, 2007

LOT 143

Ref. 1862 ?Prince Classic? Rolex "Prince Classic Chronometer", Ref. 1862, case No. L*913. The case with Glasgow import marks for 1934 - 1935. Fine rectangular curved, 9K yellow gold wristwatch with a gold-plated Rolex buckle.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 3,700 - 5,000 / USD 5,000 - 6,600

Sold: CHF 7,080

C. Two-body, solid, polished, stepped sides. D. Two-tone matte and polished silver with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel "pear and lozenge" hands. M. Cal. 7 1/2''', tonneaushaped, ?Extra-Prima?, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance timed in six positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 20 x 40 mm. Thickness 8 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-15

Good

Slightly rusted

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-20-04

Good

Period original

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