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Geneva, Mar 16, 2008
LOT 690
Prince Brancard - Tiger Stripe Rolex, "Prince Chronometer", Ref. 971. Made circa 1930. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, flared, 18K white and yellow gold wristwatch.
CHF 16,000 - 19,000
USD 14,000 - 17,000 / EUR 10,000 - 12,000
Sold: CHF 22,800
C. Two-body, flared, solid, polished, yellow and white gold, stepped sides, rounded lugs, straight edge crystal. D. Two-tone silver with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel baton hands. M. 7 1/2???, ?Observatory Quality?, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, Superbalance, timed in 6 positions and for ?all climates?, Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 43 mm. Thickness 8 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |