Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 13, 2012

LOT 459

ROLEX, REF. 1587, ?JUMP-HOUR, PRINCE RAILWAY?, TWO-TONE GOLD Rolex "Prince Railway", Chronometer, No. 79085, case No. 9945, Ref. 1587. Glasgow import marks for 1933-34. Very fine and rare, rectangular 18K yellow and white gold gentleman's jump-hour wristwatch with a pink gold plated Rolex buckle.

CHF 18,000 - 28,000

USD 20,000 - 30,000 / EUR 15,000 - 23,000

Sold: CHF 60,000

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, yellow and white gold stepped sides and recessed winding-crown, stamped on the inside of the back ?25 World`s Records?. D. Matte silver with painted Arabic numerals for the minutes, subsidiary seconds dial, aperture for the jump-hours in red Arabic numerals. Blued steel hand. M. Cal. 7 1/2''', Observatory quality, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 42 mm. Thickness 8.5 mm.


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Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

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This particular example represents the best and most collectable of the Prince line. Not only does it feature a wonderfully preserved case with strong angles and crisp numbers to the caseback but the original two-tone silver dial unlike many other Prince examples is still in mint condition. The perfect example for the discerning and demanding collector expecting the best