Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
LOT 66
ROLEX REF. 1170 PRINCE IMPERIAL YELLOW GOLD Rolex, "Prince Imperial", No. 1003284, Ref. 1170/1611. Made in the 1930s. Very fine and rare, open face, keyless, 18K yellow gold dress watch.
CHF 1,800 - 2,800
HKD 14,400 - 22,400 / USD 1,800 - 2,800
Sold: CHF 3,750
Three-body, solid, polished, round bezel, snap on case back. Two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel lozenge hands. 16```, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, officially tested in 6 positions, straight line lever escapement with Rolex patent cap protecting escapement, monometallic balance with screws, self-compensating breguet balance spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-6-01 |
Very good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |