Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

LOT 232

Rolex, "Prince Brancard",Chronometer, Ref. 1940, produced in 700 examples in 1940. Very fine, rectangular curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

C. flared, massive, polished, stepped sides. D. mat silver, with painted Arabic numerals and indexes+ auxiliary seconds dial. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 7"' "Ultra Prima" rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 24x42 mm.


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A similar watch is published in "Ore d'Oro 2", page 87.