Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

LOT 7

Ref. 1490 ?Prince Brancard? Rolex, "Prince Brancard", Chronometer, Ref. 1490, Glasgow import marks for 1931. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, flared, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a yellow gold Rolex buckle.

HKD 42,000 - 50,000

USD 5,500 - 6,500 / EUR 4,500 - 5,500

Sold: HKD 59,000

C. Two-body, flared, solid, polished, stepped sides, rounded lugs, straight edge crystal, stainless steel dust-protecting cap. D. Twotone silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel "Lozenge" hands. M. 7 1/2???, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, 6 adjusments, shock-absorber, self compensating Breguet balance-spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 24 x 43 mm. Thickness 8 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-5-01

Good

Poor

HANDS Original