Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011

LOT 417

Rolex Prince Railway ? three color 14k case and two-tone dial Rolex, Prince, case No. 57841. Ref. 1527. Made in the late 1930's. Fine and rare, rectangular curved, 14K yellow, pink and white gold Art Deco chronometer wristwatch in stepped case. To be sold without reserve

C. Two-body, solid, polished, stepped sides. D. Copper-color with Arabic and baton 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, self compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 42 mm. Thickness 9 mm