Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011
LOT 416
Rolex Prince Steel and Pink Gold Rolex, "Prince Chronometer", case No. 55850, Ref. 1490. Made circa 1930. Very fine and very rare, rectangular flared and curved, stainless steel and 9K pink gold Art Deco wristwatch.
HKD 40,000 - 60,000
USD 5,200 - 7,000 / EUR 3,500 - 5,500
Sold: HKD 93,750
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 copper with black Arabic and baton numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel alpha hands. M. Tonneau-shaped, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 7 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: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |