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Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

LOT 688

White Gold Prince Brancard Rolex, "Prince Chronomètre", movement No. 71083, case No. 67509, Ref. 971. Made in the 1930s. Fine and rare, flared and curved, rectangular, 14K white gold wristwatch.

CHF 16,000 - 19,000

USD 14,000 - 17,000 / EUR 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 18,000

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, stepped sides, bombe crystal, snap-on back. D. Two-tone, matte silver and bronze, with painted Arabic numerals, inner minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel baton hands. M. Cal. 7 1/2''', tonneaushaped, "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. Dim. 23 x 36 mm. Thickness: 8.5 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

For a note on the ?Prince Brancard?, see lot 692.