The Art of Horology in Geneva
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999
LOT 239
Rolex, Prince Elegant, retailed by C. Bucherer's, 1930's.Very fine, rectangular curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 4,000 - 4,500
C. two body, massive, polished and brushed, stepped bezel, "bombé" crystal. D. champagne with applied gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Flèche" yellow gold hands. M. 8''', tonneau, rhodium plated,15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 20 x 34 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: * 3 |
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Dial: 3 - 5 - 01 |
Notes
Prince ElegantThe Prince Elegant is characterized by the curved shape of the case. It was made in yellow gold, very few in pink gold.Similar watches are published in Collezionare Orologi da Polso Rolex, 1998 Edition, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, pp. 30, 35, 40 and 75.