Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
LOT 65
ROLEX, PRINCE IMPERIAL YELLOW AND WHITE GOLD Rolex, "Prince Imperial", No. 1000048. Made in the 1930s. Very fine and rare, open face, keyless, 18K yellow and white gold dress watch. Accompanied by the original fitted box.
CHF 2,000 - 4,000
HKD 16,000 - 32,000 / USD 2,000 - 4,000
Sold: CHF 3,125
Three-body, solid, polished, round bezel, snap on case back. Silver with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel lozenge hands. 16```, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, officially tested in 6 positions, straight line lever escapement with Rolex patent cap protecting escapement, monometallic balance with screws, self-compensating breguet balance spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-6-01 |
Very good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |