Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

LOT 235

Rolex "Prince Brancard", Ref. 971, 1930's. Fine and rare, rectangular curved, 18 ct white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

C. flared, massive, polished, bicolour stripes on the bezel, stepped sides. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic nurnerals + auxiliary seconds dial, "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 7 ' , rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, "Superbalance" balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 42 mm.


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A similar watch is published in "Rolex" by G. Gordon, pages 260 and 261.