The Art of American Horology Part ll,...

Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002

LOT 266

Rolex, "Sporting Princess Chronomètre", Ref. 1699, movement No. 8754, circa 1936.Very fine "Montre de sac", Art Deco, hunting-cased "Prince", rhodium-plated nickel and black lacquer rectangular purse watch.

USD 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: USD 5,520

C. three-body, spring-loaded, all covered in black lacquer with silver band in the front, dust protective nickel/aluminum cap, patented sliding. D. two-tone silver with geometrical designs, Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. "Lozenge" blued steel hands. M. rectangular, cal. TS (300), 7 1/2 x 14''' Extra Prima Observatory quality, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, 6 adjustments, self-compensating overcoil hairspring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 41 mm.


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Grade: A

Good
Case: 3 - 14
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 6 - 01

Notes

The design of this watch was invented by Hans Wilsdorf himself, and registered in Switzerland on December 26, 1929. Wilsdorf patented very few inventions. Others were either bought or invented by his employees, of which this is one of the three. It employs a simple and reliable closing mechanism and the Prince dial and movement .