Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 15, 2015
LOT 72
ROLEX REF. 1490 PRINCE STEEL & YELLOW GOLD Rolex, "Prince," case No. 17649, Ref. 1490. Made circa 1930. Very fine and very rare, rectangular, flared and curved, stainless steel and yellow gold Art Deco wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex buckle.
USD 4,000 - 6,000
HKD 31,000 - 47,000 / CHF 4,000 - 6,000
Sold: USD 6,750
Two-body, bi-color, solid, polished and brushed, yellow gold flared sides, recessed winding crown, snap-on case back. Matte black with luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel baton hands. Cal. 7 ½''', tonneau-shaped, Ultra Prima, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |