Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Mar 27, 2011

LOT 98

Rolex Ref. 1862 Prince Classic Rolex "Prince Classic", case No. 1608, Ref. 1862. The case with Glasgow import marks for 1934-1935. Fine, rectangular curved, 9K yellow gold wristwatch with a gold-plated Rolex buckle.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, stepped sides, snap-on case back engraved ?T.E.J.?. D. Bi-color brushed silver and yellow gold with painted black Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute track, subsidiary dial for the seconds. Blued steel épée 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 7 mm.