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Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2008

LOT 326

Stainless Steel Pink Gold Prince Brancard Rolex, "Prince Chronomètre", movement No. 8046, case No. 65058, Ref. 971. Made in the 1930?s. Fine and rare, flared and curved, rectangular, stainless steel and 9K pink and yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K gold Rolex buckle.

HKD 130,000 - 170,000

USD 17,000 - 22,000 / EUR 10,000 - 14,000

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, stepped sides, bombe crystal, snap-on back. D. Two-tone, matte silver with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel baton hands. M. Cal. 7 1/2''', tonneau-shaped, "Observatory Quality", rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, bi-metallic balance adjusted for all the climates, selfcompensating flat balance-spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 36 mm. Thickness: 8 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-15

Good

Slightly rusted

Movement: 3-36*

Good

Partially re-gilt

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-27-01

Good

Custom-made

HANDS Original