Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Nov 16, 2008

LOT 610

Ref. 5440/8, Prince Rolex, ?Cellini, Prince?, caseNo. D760668, Ref. 5440/8. Sold on November 5th, 2006. Very fine, large, aerofoil shaped, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Rolex double deployant clasp. Accompanied by guarantee (now void), fitted box and booklets.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, flat bezel, curved lugs, sunray on the band, transparent snap-on case back, sapphire crystals. D. Two-tone, champagne and white, clous de Paris decoration, off center dial with applied yellow gold baton and Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary dial for the seconds. Yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 7040-1, rectangular shaped, gilt, clous de Paris decoration, 21 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, shock absorber. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 35 x 28 mm. Thickness 10 mm.