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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 12, 2003

LOT 481

Rolex, "Sporting Princess Chronometre", Ref. 1423, circa 1936.Very fine "Montre de sac", hunting cased, stainless steel rectangular desk or a purse watch.

CHF 6,500 - 8,500

EUR 4,500 - 6,000 / USD 4,800 - 6,300

Sold: CHF 6,900

C. Three-body, spring-loaded, engine turned, dust protective stainless steel cap, patented sliding. D. Two-tone, horizontal silver with geometrical designs, Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Lozenge" 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 special Rolex Breguet hairspring. Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 41 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 2
Movement: 3*
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

The design was invented by Hans Wilsdorf, the owner of Rolex, and registered in Switzerland on December 26, 1929, at 6:30 PM (patent was granted almost two years later). It employs simple and reliable closing mechanism and the Prince dial and movement