Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Mar 10, 2010

LOT 262

Rolex Ref. 2053 Pri nce Elegant   Rolex, ?Prince Elegant, Ultra Prima,? No. 20121, Ref. 2053. Made in the 1930?s. Very fine and extremely rare, rectangular curved and faceted, 14K yellow gold wristwatch. Accompanied by a fitted box.

USD 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 3,700 - 5,100 / CHF 5,400 - 7,500

Sold: USD 5,760

C. Two-body, solid, polished, bezel engraved in a floral and leaf pattern, straight lugs, domed crystal. D. Champagne with printed Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel alpha hands. M. 8???, tonneau-shaped, Ultra Prima, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 position, self compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 21 x 41 mm. Thickness 8 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original