Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 17, 2013
LOT 389
ROLEX PRINCE REF. 1490, PINK GOLD PINK DIAL Rolex, ?Prince Chronometer?, case No. 453042, Ref. 1490. Made circa 1945. Very fine and very rare, rectangular flared and curved, 9K pink gold Art Deco wristwatch with pink dial and a Rolex yellow gold plated buckle. Accompanied by the original fitted box.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
USD 6,500 - 8,500 / EUR 5,000 - 6,500
Sold: CHF 7,500
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, stepped steel sides and flared lugs, recessed winding crown, bombe-top crystal. D. Two-tone copper with black Arabic and baton numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel alpha hands. M. Tonneau-shaped, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, observatory quaity, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions and all climates, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 26 x 42.5 mm. THICKNESS 9 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |