The Property of His Royal Highness, Prince Amedeo di Savoia, Duke of Aosta.
A rare 18ct. white gold large Sporting Prince purse watch, Ref:2451/1559, 1931, horizontally rectangular quartered silvered dial with concentric meantime and subsidiary seconds dials, signed Rolex Sporting Prince, Verga Chronometre, rectangular 15-jewel Extra Prima Observatory Quality movement timed to six positions, numbered 74978, signed stainless steel protective dust cap, hinged stainless steel mounting with sprung suspension and numbered snap on back, signed and numbered engine turned white gold hinged case with Glasgow import marks for 1931, corner suspension loop atached to original 18ct. white gold fine long chain with signed sprung crocodile clip.
Details
A rare 18ct. white gold large Sporting Prince purse watch, Ref:2451/1559, 1931, horizontally rectangular quartered silvered dial with concentric meantime and subsidiary seconds dials, signed Rolex Sporting Prince, Verga Chronometre, rectangular 15-jewel Extra Prima Observatory Quality movement timed to six positions, numbered 74978, signed stainless steel protective dust cap, hinged stainless steel mounting with sprung suspension and numbered snap on back, signed and numbered engine turned white gold hinged case with Glasgow import marks for 1931, corner suspension loop atached to original 18ct. white gold fine long chain with signed sprung crocodile clip.
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Further details
This watch belonged to the father of the present owner, it has been rarely used since new and has survived in remarkable condition.