Important Jewelry, Watches and Wristw...
Hong Kong, Furama Hotel, Jun 07, 1999
LOT 485
Rolex, Prince Classic, Duo-Dial, Ref. 1768, 1930's. Very fine rectangular curved, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.
HKD 38,000 - 45,000
USD 5,500 - 6,500
Sold: HKD 46,000
C. two body, polished, satine, stepped sides, cylinder crystal. D. matte silver with painted Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 "' Extra Prima Observatory quality, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, 6 adjusments, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 20 x 42 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: *4-6 |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense Slightly oxidized |
Dial: 4-5-04 |
Fair Poor HANDS Later |
Notes
Besides their shape, most Prince models differ from other
watches of this period by their duo-dial design, hours on the top
and seconds at the bottom. Due to this peculiarity these watches
were called Doctor's Watches, meaning watches for
professionals who need direct access to the seconds function, for
example, to check someone's pulse.
A similar watch is published in Rolex Collezionare Orologi da Polso,
1998 Edition, by Osvaldo PATRtzzt, Guido Mondani Editore,
Genova, p. 31.