Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 17, 2013
LOT 385
ROLEX PRINCE ROYAL MONOCHROME PINK GOLD DRESS WATCH Rolex ?Prince Royal? Ref. 3653, movement No. 1001111, case No. 1009830. Made circa 1940. Fine and rare, large, 14K. pink gold, keyless lever chronometer dress-watch.
CHF 3,500 - 5,500
USD 4,000 - 6,000 / EUR 3,000 - 4,500
Sold: CHF 7,500
C. Two-body, polished, stepped rounded bezel, the back with engraved monogram HRL. D. Pink gold brushed with applied pink gold Arabic numerals and faceted baton indexes, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Pink gold baton hands. M. 17??, `chronometer`, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 7 positions, with Rolex patented cap, self compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 47 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-9-01 |
Good Scratched HANDS Original |