Important Watches, Pocket Watches and...
Noga Hilton Hotel, Nov 13, 2005
LOT 97
So-called ?Tiger Stripe? Rolex, "Prince Brancard", Ref. 971. Case with Glasgow import marks for 1929. Fine and rare, flared and curved rectangular, white and yellow 18K gold gentleman's Art Deco wristwatch.
CHF 13,000 - 16,000
EUR 8,500 - 10,000 / USD 10,000 - 12,000
Sold: CHF 18,400
C. Two-body, solid, polished, stepped sides, flared lugs. D. Twotone silver with painted Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. Cal. 7 1/2''', "Observatory quality?, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance timed in six positions, Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 X 42 mm. Thickness 8 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-12 |
Good Worn |
Movement: 3-6-7* |
Good Slightly oxidized Oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-30-01 |
Good Alterations HANDS Original |