Lot Essay
A similar watch is illustrated in Rolex Wristwatches by James M. Dowling & Jeffrey P. Hess, p. 120 and in Wristwatches Rolex by Osvaldo Patrizzi, first edition p. 54 and second edition p. 28.
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SIGNED ROLEX AND RWC. LTD., PRINCE RAILWAY MODEL, REF. 1862, CIRCA 1938
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Rolex. A rare 18K two color gold rectangular-shaped wristwatch with bracelet
Signed Rolex and RWC. Ltd., Prince Railway model, Ref. 1862, circa 1938
With rectangular-shaped nickel-finished extra prima movement, 15 jewels, bimetallic balance, the two tone silvered dial with Arabic and baton numerals, subsidiary seconds, the rectangular-shaped case with white and yellow gold stepped sides, yellow gold snap on back, together with a stainless steel and pink gilt Rolex bracelet and clasp, case, dial and movement signed
43 mm. long
Rolex
Signed Rolex and RWC. Ltd., Prince Railway model, Ref. 1862, circa 1938
With rectangular-shaped nickel-finished extra prima movement, 15 jewels, bimetallic balance, the two tone silvered dial with Arabic and baton numerals, subsidiary seconds, the rectangular-shaped case with white and yellow gold stepped sides, yellow gold snap on back, together with a stainless steel and pink gilt Rolex bracelet and clasp, case, dial and movement signed
43 mm. long
Rolex