Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces.

Geneva, Nov 12, 2017

LOT 332

ROLEX, SPORTING PRINCE, RETAILED BY VERGA, WHITE GOLD An extremely fine and rare, manual wind, 18k white gold travel clock with original chain.

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

HKD 120,000 - 160,000 / USD 15,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 20,000


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Grade:
Case: 2-8­

Very good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Model Sporting Prince

Reference Ref. 2451/1559

Year Circa 1931

Caliber 7 1/2'''

Dimensions 49 x 35 mm.

Signature Dial, case and movement.

Accessories 18k white gold Rolex chain with clip.

Notes

Found in a variety of case finishes, plain silver, lacquer or reptile skin, these rare travel watches made by ROLEX were prone to damage. This particular example retailed by Verga has remained in close to mint condition, with a particularly attractive two-tone tuxedo style dial and an ever rarer 18k white gold case. This particular example was sold by Antiquorum in November 2006 (lot 228) and is the only one in white gold ever sold by us.