Rolex. A very fine and rare stainless steel keyless lever dress watch with black lacquered dial

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Of typical Art Deco design, the following two "Prince Imperial" dress watches, lots 115 and 116, are furthermore distinguished by their excellent overall conditions.

Rolex. A very fine and rare stainless steel keyless lever dress watch with black lacquered dial

SIGNED ROLEX, PRINCE IMPERIAL, REF. 1658, CASE NO. 1'003'577, CIRCA 1935

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Rolex. A very fine and rare stainless steel keyless lever dress watch with black lacquered dial
Signed Rolex, Prince Imperial, ref. 1658, case no. 1'003'577, circa 1935
Oval-shaped mechanical Rolex Observatory movement, 17 jewels, black lacquered dial, baton numerals on eccentric time display, white hands, subsidiary seconds, hexagonal-shaped case, black lacquered bezel and rim, snap on back, case, dial and movement signed
41 mm. long

Special notice

This lot is offered without reserve. Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches.

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Lot Essay

The Prince Imperial watch was illustrated in the advertising page of the Journal d'Horlogerie, 1939.

The present example is preserved in very attractive overall condition, the appeal further enhanced by the black lacquer details to bezel and back.

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