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Geneva, Oct 14, 2007

LOT 430

?Prince Brancard - Tiger Stripe? Rolex, "Prince Chronometer", Ref. 971. Made circa 1930. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, flared, 18K two-color gold wristwatch.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,000 - 6,000 / USD 6,600 - 8,500

Sold: CHF 15,930

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, Superbalance, 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: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original