Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2014
LOT 213
ROLEX REF. 2939 PRINCE IMPERIAL CONTROLEE OFFICIELLEMENT YELLOW GOLD Rolex, "Prince Imperial Controlee Officiellement", No. 1000716, case No. 1009129. Ref. 2939. Made in the 1930s. Very fine and rare, open face, keyless, 18K yellow gold dress watch.
USD 3,000 - 5,000
HKD 23,000 - 39,000 / CHF 2,900 - 4,800
Sold: USD 4,750
Three-body, solid, polished, round bezel, snap on case back. Two-tone champagne with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel lozenge hands. 16```, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, officially tested in eight ways, straight line lever escapement with Rolex patent cap protecting escapement, monometallic balance with screws, self-compensating breguet balance spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |