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Geneva, Mar 29, 2009

LOT 461

Steel and Yellow Gold Prince Rolex, "Prince Chronometer", No. 76529, case No. 1010, Ref. 1490. The case with Glasgow import marks for 1930-31. Very fine and very rare, rectangular flared and curved, stainless steel and 9K yellow gold Art Deco wristwatch.

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

USD 14,000 - 17,000 / EUR 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 19,200

C. Two-body, bi-color, solid, polished and brushed, stepped steel sides and flared lugs, recessed winding crown, bombe-top crystal. Patent protective dust cap. D. Two-tone matte silver with black Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel baton hands. M. Tonneau-shaped ?Observatory Quality Extra Prima?, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 42.5 mm. Thickness 9 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original