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Geneva, Oct 14, 2007
LOT 492
Ref. 971, Silver "Prince Brancard" Rolex, "Prince Chronomètre", Ref. 971. The case with Glasgow import marks for 1930-1931. Fine and rare, flared and curved, rectangular, sterling silver chronometer wristwatch.
CHF 10,000 - 12,000
EUR 6,000 - 7,000 / USD 8,500 - 10,000
Sold: CHF 11,800
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, stepped sides, bombe crystal. Patented protective dust cap. D. Matte silver, two-tone, with painted luminous Arabic numerals, inner minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Luminous blued steel "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 7 1/2''', tonneau-shaped, "Extra Prima, Observatory Quality", rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, Breguet balance-spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed, case numbered. Dim. 25 x 42 mm. Thickness: 10 mm. From ?The Collection?
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4-19 |
Fair Dent(s) |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-24-01 |
Fair Slightly chipped HANDS Original |