Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...
Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 12, 2003
LOT 479
Rolex "Prince Elegant", Ref. 2877. Produced in the 1930's.Very fine, rectangular curved, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex buckle.
CHF 1,500 - 2,000
EUR 1,000 - 1,400 / USD 1,100 - 1,500
Sold: CHF 2,530
C. two body, polished and brushed, faceted bezel and lugs, "bombé" crystal. D. two-tone matte silver and pink gold with black painted indexes, auxiliary second dial. "Lozenge" blued steel hands. M. 8''', tonneau, rhodium-plated,15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 22 x 38 mm.
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4 - 5 |
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Movement: 4 - 5* |
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Dial: 28 - 01 |
Notes
Prince ElegantThe Prince Elegant model is characterized by the curved shape of the case. It was made in stainless steel, in yellow gold, and very few in pink gold.A similar watch is published in "Collecting Rolex Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova 2001, p. 36.