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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.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |