Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 16, 2014
LOT 64
ROLEX REF. 1646 PRINCE IMPERIAL, OBSERVATORY, STEEL Rolex, "Prince Imperial", No. 1000346, Ref. 1646. Made circa 1940. Fine and rare, open face, keyless, steel dress-watch. Accompanied by a fitted box.
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
HKD 25,000 - 41,000 / USD 3,200 - 5,400
Sold: CHF 5,625
Three-body, solid, polished, round bezel, snap on case back. Two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel baton hands. 16''', rhodium plated, 17 jewels, observatory quality timed in 6 positions, straight line lever escapement with Rolex patent cap protecting escapement, monometallic balance with screws, self compensating balance spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2** |
Very good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-10-01 |
Very good Patinated HANDS Original |