Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...

The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Hong-kong, Jun 08, 2002

LOT 296

Rolex "Prince Super Précision, Aerodynamic" , Ref. 3361. Presented at the 1939 Swiss National Exhibition in Zurich. Produced in the 1940's.Very fine and rare rectangular curved, asymmetrical, center-seconds, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

HKD 100,000 - 113,000

EUR 14,500 - 113,000 / USD 12,500 - 14,500

C. two-body, shaped, solid, polished, bearing an escutcheon on the front. D. beige with appliedgold triangular and square indexes. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 7 1/2''', Ultra Prima, rhodium-plated,18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 19 x 46 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 21- 01

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Notes

Ref. 3361This asymmetrical Rolex Prince wristwatch bears an escutcheon in relief in which a monogram can be engraved if desired. When the watch is examined in profile, the difference in thickness between the top and of the bottom of the case becomes apparent. The present model has always been made in gold, never in stainless steel. It is called "Aerodynamic" in the 1940's advertisements.Similar watches are published in "Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani, Editore, Genova, 2001, pp. 44, 45, 46 and 91.