Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005
LOT 1
?Prince Railway Observatory? Rolex "Prince Railway", Ref. 1527. Made in the 1930s. Very fine, rectangular curved, 18K white and yellow gold gentleman's Art Deco wristwatch.
CHF 11,000 - 13,000
EUR 7,000 - 8,500 / USD 9,000 - 11,000
C. Two-body, solid, polished, bi-colour, stepped sides. D. Silvered with indelible Arabic numerals and baton markers, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel ?épée? hands. M. Cal. 7 1/2''', Extra Prima, Observatory Quality, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 42 mm. Thickness 9 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-28-01 |
Good Replacements HANDS Original |