Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...
Tokyo, Dec 15, 1989
LOT 493
Rolex Prince" Brancard ", Ref. 1491, 1930's. Extremely rare rectangular curved stainless steel, Rolesium, gentleman's wristwatch, with jump-hours display.
JPY 1,200,000 - 1,500,000
USD 8,000 - 10,000
C. polished, flared, stepped sides. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, apertures for the jumping hours. "Modern" blued steel hands. M. 7', Extra Prima Observatory Quality, 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: 26 x 43 mm.
