Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005
?Prince Railway Observatory? Rolex "Prince Railway", Ref. 1527. Made in 1931. Very fine, rectangular curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's Art Deco wristwatch.
C. English import, two-body, solid, polished, stepped sides, case back with initials B.S.C. D. Two-tone silvered with indelible Arabic numerals and bâton 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, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 42 mm. Thickness 9 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-32* |
Good Slightly restored Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-32-01 |
Good Slightly restored HANDS Original |