Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 19, 2012
LOT 70
ROLEX, REF. 1545 PRINCE IMPERIAL YELLOW GOLD Rolex, Prince Imperial, Ref. 1645, movement No. 1000752, case No. 1003914. Made circa 1940. Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold keyless dress pocket watch with Class A Observatory movement. Accompanied by the original fitted box.
HKD 15,000 - 24,000
USD 2,000 - 3,000 / EUR 1,500 - 2,400
Sold: HKD 42,500
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, snap on case back. D. Three-tone matte and brushed silver with black champlevé baton indexes and Arabic quarter-hour numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel epee hands. M. 14,5???, Observatory, shaped, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance timed in 8 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: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-8-17-01 |
Good Slightly scratched Slightly spotted HANDS Original |