Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 11, 2012
LOT 314
ROLEX, REF. 1585, ?PRINCE IMPERIAL?, STAINLESS STEEL AND ENAMEL Rolex, "Prince Imperial" Ref. 1585, movement No. 1000104, case No. F1898. Made circa 1940. Fine, stainless steel and black enamel, keyless dress pocket watch with ?Class A? Observatory movement.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
USD 5,500 - 7,500 / EUR 4,000 - 5,800
C. Two-body, shaped, satine with black lacquered borders. D. Two-tone matte and brushed silver with black champlevé baton indexes and Arabic quarter-hour numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel lozenge hands. M. 14,5???, ?Observatory?, shaped, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance timed in six positions, with Rolex patent cap, self compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 41 x 37 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |