Swiss gold and stainless steel pocket chronometer Circa 1943

Gold lever with subsidiary seconds dial
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A very fine, thin Swiss 18K pink gold and stainless steel keyless pocket chronometer Prince Imperial, circa 1943. A polished and brushed case, matte silver dial with applied pink gold Roman numerals and faceted square indexes, outer minute track, subsidiary guilloché seconds dial. Pink gold baton hands. A rhodium-plated movement, patented protecting escapement cap, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to six positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed.
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Thickness: 7 mm
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Diameter: 45 mm
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Signed: Rolex  Swiss
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The dial is patinated.
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A beautifully conserved example is a Rolex Chronometer grade pocket watch. Usually in gold, this is the first time that we offer an example featuring steel and pink gold.
A fantastic Art Deco design and case, its case has been maintained in almost new condition with the bezel still sharp and crisp.