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Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

LOT 689

Silver Prince Brancard Rolex, "Prince Chronomètre", movement No. 70946, case No. 0536, Ref. 971. Made in the 1930s. Fine and rare, flared and curved, rectangular, sterling silver chronometer wristwatch.

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

USD 4,500 - 6,300 / EUR 3,100 - 4,300

Sold: CHF 5,640

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, stepped sides, bombe crystal. D. Matte silver, two-tone, with painted Arabic numerals, inner minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel spade 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.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-9

Good

Scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-30-01

As new

Alterations

HANDS Original

Notes

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