Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006

LOT 316

Ref. 971 ?Prince Brancard - Tiger Stripe? Rolex, "Prince Chronometer", Ref. 971, Case No. 65377. Made circa 1930. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, flared, 18K two-color gold gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 12,000 - 15,000

EUR 7,500 - 9,000 / USD 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 29,500

C. Two-body, flared, solid, polished, yellow and white gold, stepped sides, rounded lugs, straight edge crystal D. Two-tone silver with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel ?baton? hands. M. 7 1/2??? ?Observatory Quality?, rhodiumplated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, bi-metallic balance, timed in 6 positions and for ?all climates?, Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 43 mm. Thickness 8 mm. Property of an Asian Collector


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

An identical watch appears in a 1929 Rolex advertisement published in ?Rolex, Collecting Modern and Vintage Wristwatches?, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, 2005, vol. I, p. 33. The watch cost 21 pounds at the time.