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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?


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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