Important Watches Wristwatches, and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 02, 2000
LOT 166
Rolex Prince Précision, Aerodynamic, Ref. 3361, 1940?s.Very fine and rare rectangular curved, asymmetric, center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman?s wristwatch with leather strap and 18K yellow gold Rolex buckle.
CHF 20,000 - 24,000
C. Two-body, shaped, solid, polished and brushed, bearing an escutcheon in the front. D. matte silver with applied gold triangular and square indexes. ?Bâton? gold hands. M. 7 1/2???, rhodium plated,18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 19 x 49 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: * 4 - 5 |
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Dial: 4 - 21 - 01 |
Notes
Ref. 3361This asymmetric Rolex Prince wristwatch bears an escutcheon in relief for the eventual engraving of a monogramm at the bottom of the dial, where the small seconds should take place. By looking at the watch in profile, one can notice that the thickness of the top and of the bottom of the case is different.The present model of watch has never been made in stainless steel and is called aerodynamic as mentioned in advertisements of 1940 and was presented at the Swiss National Exhibition in Zurich in 1939.A similar watch is published in Collezionare Orologi da Polso Rolex, 1998 Edition, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, pp. 36, 37 and 38.