Important Watches Collector's Wristwa...
The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Feb 20, 2005
LOT 84
Rolex, Prince, Chronomètre, Ref. 3937, 1940s. Made for the Australian market. Fine rectangular curved, stainless steel, gentleman?s wristwatch with leather strap and stainless steel Rolex buckle.
HKD 40,000 - 50,000
EUR 4,500 - 5,000 / USD 5,500 - 6,500
Sold: HKD 115,000
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, stepped sides and lugs.D. Matte silver with applied pink gold indexes and Romannumerals, auxiliary seconds dial. Yellow gold hands. M. 7 1/2???,rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, Super-balancebalance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensatingBreguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 22 x 42 mm. Thickness 8 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 1 |
As new |
Movement: 1 |
As new |
Dial: 1 - 01 |
Notes
Ref. 3937 A similar watch is published in Rolex, Collecting Wrist-watches, 1998 Edition, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, pp. 39-78.