Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

LOT 72

Rolex "Prince Classic" Chronomètre, "Duo-Dial", Ref. 1862. Produced in the 1930's.Fine rectangular curved, 18K yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a 9K gold Rolex buckle.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

EUR 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

C. two-body, solid, polished, stepped sides with a lateral stainless steel bar, hooded lugs. D. matte and polished silver with painted Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 7 1/2''', Officially Tested in Eight Ways, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 20 x 39 mm.


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Grading System
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Ref. 1862Produced in stainless steel, stainless steel and gold, and in 9K, 14K, and 18K yellow gold. A similar watch is published in "Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore Genova 2001, pp. 34 and 90.