Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ...
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.
| 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
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.