Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 12, 2013
LOT 227
ROLEX PRINCE RAILWAY REF 1768 YELLOW GOLD Rolex, ?Prince Railway?, movement No. 74787, case No.7458, Ref. 1768. Made in the 1930?s. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, 14 K yellow gold wristwatch.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
HKD 41,000 - 58,000 / USD 5,400 - 7,500
Sold: CHF 6,250
C. Two-body, solid, polished, straight lugs, stepped sides, snap on case back. D. Matte silver with painted Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minutes track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel baton hands. M. Rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance timed to 6 positions, Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 20 x 42 mm. Thickness 8 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |