Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Jun 08, 2011

LOT 325

ROLEX ? REF. 615 ? PRINCE CLASSIC Rolex, "Prince" movement No. 1882042, Ref. 615-1. Made in the 1930's. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, 9K yellow gold wristwatch.

USD 4,000 - 6,000

CHF 3,500 - 5,200 / EUR 2,700 - 4,000

Sold: USD 5,000

C. Two-body, solid, polished, hinged case back, stepped sides, straight lugs. D. Copper color with luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Luminous blued steel baton hands. M. Cal. 7 1/2???, tonneau, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, train bridge engraved with a floral motif, lateral lever escapement, prima, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 20 x 41 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-10-01

Good

Patinated

HANDS Original