Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 07, 2011
LOT 212
ROLEX REF. 1490 WHITE GOLD ?PRINCE? Rolex, "Prince Chronometer," case No. 15037, Ref. 1490. Made circa 1930. Very fine and very rare, rectangular flared and curved, 18K white gold Art Deco wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex buckle.
USD 8,000 - 12,000
CHF 7,000 - 11,000 / EUR 5,700 - 8,500
Sold: USD 10,000
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, stepped steel sides and fl ared lugs, recessed winding crown, Patent protective dust cap, domed crystal. D. Two-tone silver with black Arabic numerals, concentric minute track, large subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel alpha hands. M. Tonneau-shaped, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 42 mm. Thickness 10 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-53-01 |
Good Reprinted HANDS Original |