Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991
Rolex, "Prince Brancard",Chronometer, Ref. 1940, produced in 700 examples in 1940. Very fine, rectangular curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.
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.