Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Mar 05, 2009

LOT 265

Ref. 1862 Prince Rolex "Prince Chronometer," Ref. 1862. Made circa 1940. Fine, rectangular curved, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,000 - 4,700 / CHF 4,600 - 7,000

Sold: USD 4,560

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, stepped sides, short straight lugs. D. Two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel baton hands. M. Cal. 7 1/2''', ?Extra Prima,? rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, 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: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3-11*

Good

Slightly worn

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-18-01

Good

Spotted

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 1862
Produced in stainless steel, stainless steel and gold, and in 9K, 14K, and 18K yellow gold.