Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...

New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

LOT 199

Rolex, "Sporting Princess", Ref. 1564, 1930's. "Montre de sac", rectangular, stainless steel and blue galuchat covered purse watch, which, when opened, becomes a little bedside clock.

C. polished, dust protecting cap. D. lateral, bi-colour gold and matt silver with geometrical designs, with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade " blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 "' Extra Prima Observatory quality, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, 6 adjusments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 41 mm.