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Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2008

LOT 325

Ref. 1490 Prince Brancard Rolex, "Prince", case No. 023516, Ref. 1490. Made in the 1930?s. Very fine, rectangular flared and curved, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex buckle.

HKD 50,000 - 65,000

USD 6,500 - 8,500 / EUR 4,000 - 5,200

Sold: HKD 60,000

C. Two-body, polished, stepped sides and flared lugs, flat-top crystal. D. Two-tone matte silver with painted black Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary dial for the seconds. Blued steel baton hands. M. 7.5 ???, ?Ultra Prima?, tonneau-shaped, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 46 mm. Thickness 9 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3-6*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-7-9-06

Good

Slightly oxidized

Oxidized

Scratched

HANDS Partially replaced