Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, May 26, 1991
Rolex, "Prince Brancard", Ref. 1490, produced in 700 examples in 1940. Fine and rare, rectangular curved, 9 ct white and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.
C. flared, massive, polished, bi-colour, anti-mag netic protecting cap, table crystal. D. black, with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 7"' Extra Prima Observatory quality, rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. In very good condition. Dim. 25x42 mm.