Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 11, 2012

LOT 145

ROLEX, REF. 3922, ?PRINCE IMPERIAL?, PINK GOLD AND STEEL Rolex, Chronometre, Prince Imperial, case No. 261922, Ref. 3922. Made in 1943. Very fine, thin, rare keyless, 18K pink gold and stainless steel pocket chronometer.

CHF 3,500 - 5,500

USD 3,700 - 6,000 / EUR 3,000 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 13,750

C. Three-body, bassine pincée, polished and brushed. D. Matte silver with applied pink gold Roman numerals and faceted square indexes, outer minute track, subsidiary "guilloché" seconds dial. Pink gold baton hands. M. Cal. 16''', rhodium-plated, patented protecting escapement cap, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 45 mm. Thickness: 7 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-10-01

Very good

Patinated

HANDS Original

Notes

A beautifully conserved example a Rolex Chronometer grade pocket watch. Usually usually in gold, this is the fi rst time that we offer an example featuring steel and pink gold. A fantastic Art Deco design and case, its case has been maintained in almost new condition with the bezel still sharp and crisp.