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New York, Dec 11, 2008

LOT 53

Ref. 1862 ?Prince Classic? Rolex "Prince Classic Chronometer", Ref. 1862.Made circa 1945. Fine rectangular curved, 9K yellow gold wristwatch.

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,700 - 3,500 / CHF 4,100 - 5,300

Sold: USD 4,200

C. Two-body, upper with stepped sides, engraved reverse, solid lugs, D. Two-tone matte and polished silver with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel baton hands. M. Cal. 7 1/2''', ?Prima,? rhodium-plated with foliage decoration, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, self-compensating blued steel 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

Good

Movement: 3-10*

Good

Patinated

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-18-01

Very good

Spotted

HANDS Original

Notes

The reverse is inscribed ?With best wishes from H.H. The Nawab Sahib of Janjira, 17th March 1947.?
Ref. 1862. Produced in stainless steel, stainless steel and gold, and in 9K, 14K, and 18K yellow gold. A similar watch is published in ?Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches?, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore Genova 2001, pp. 34 and 90.