Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Oct 26, 2013

LOT 78

ROLEX REF. 1646 PRINCE IMPERIAL YELLOW GOLD Rolex, "Prince Imperial", No. 1000582, case No. 1004007 made circa 1960's. Fine and rare, open face, keyless, 18K yellow gold dress-watch. Accompanied by a box.

HKD 20,000 - 30,000

USD 2,600 - 3,800 / CHF 2,400 - 3,600

Sold: HKD 52,500

Three-body, solid, polished, round bezel, snap on case back. Two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel baton hands. 16''', rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement with Rolex patent cap protecting escapement, monometallic balance with screws, self compensating balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed.

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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-11

Good

Slightly worn

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-10-01-6

Good

Patinated

HANDS Original

Slightly oxidized

Notes

DIAM. 42 mm. THICKNESS 7.5 mm.