Important Collectors Wristwatches Po...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 274
Rolex "Prince Brancard", Ref. 1490, 1930's. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, 18 ct. white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 17,000 - 20,000
USD 14,000 - 16,000
Sold: CHF 24,150
C. bi-colour, massive, polished, stepped sides, dust protecting cap. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabie numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 7 '/2 " ' Extra Prima, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. h1 very good condition. Dim. 25 x 42 mm.
Notes
A similar watch is published in Orologi da Polso
Rolex, page 25.