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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.


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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