Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2010

LOT 266

Rolex Ref. 1862 Prince Classic Rolex "Prince Classic", case No. 10627, Ref. 1862. Made in the 1930s. Fine, rectangular curved, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, stepped sides, snap-on case back. D. Bi-color brushed silver and yellow gold with painted black Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary dial for the seconds. Blued steel feuille hands. M. Cal. 7 1/2''', tonneau-shaped, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, bimetallic balance timed in eight positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 20 x 36 mm. Thickness 8 mm. From the Collection of a Swiss Gentleman