Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York, Dec 05, 2007
LOT 326
Steel and Pink Gold Prince Rolex, "Prince Chronometer", Ref. 1490. Made in the 1930s. Very fine and very rare, rectangular flared and curved, stainless steel and pink gold Art Deco wristwatch with a gold-plated Rolex buckle.
USD 8,000 - 10,000
EUR 5,500 - 7,000
Sold: USD 9,440
C. Two-body, bi-color, solid, polished and brushed, stepped pink gold sides and flared lugs, flat-top crystal. D. Matte silver with gold Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Tonneaushaped in chronometer quality, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, observatory quality Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 24 x 42 mm. Thickness 8 mm. Property of Various Owners
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-28-01 |
Good Replacements HANDS Original |