Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Mar 10, 2010
ROLEX PRINCE RAILWAY REF.1527 Rolex, movement No. 80162, case No. 16038. Ref. 1527. Made in the late 1930's Fein and rare, rectangular curved, 18K yellow gold Art Deco chronometer wristwatch in stepped case.
C. Two-body, solid, polished, stepped sides. D. Silvered with Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds, gilt boarder highlights. Blued steel baton hands. M. Cal. 7 1/2''', tonneau-shaped, rhodium-plated Extra Prima, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, bimetallic balance adjusted in 8 ways with balance guard, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 42 mm. Thickness 9 mm. From The Arman Collection
Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-48 |
Good Later crown |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-53-01 |
Very good Reprinted HANDS Original |