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New York, Jun 18, 2008

LOT 262

Sterling Silver Jump-Hour Rolex ?Prince Brancard? Chronometer, Ref. 971U, movement No. 75807. Fine and very rare, rectangular curved, jump-hour, sterling silver wristwatch with a Rolex buckle.

USD 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 3,200 - 4,500

Sold: USD 9,600

C. Two-body, flared, polished, stepped sides. D. Silver with painted Arabic numerals for the minutes, subsidiary seconds dial, aperture for the jump-hours in red Arabic numerals. Blued steel baton hand. M. Cal. 7 1/2''', Extra Prima, Observatory quality, rhodiumplated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Case and movement signed. Dim. 24 x 42 mm. Thickness 10 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 4-6*

Fair

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

Prince Brancard The Prince Brancard is undoubtedly the most elegant wristwatch among the form watches: rectangular, flared and slightly curved to fit the wrist. The first Prince Brancard models - Ref. 971, 971A, 971 U and 1490 - were produced from 1929 to 1935; the platinum model is undoubtly the most sought-after Prince among collectors. It is interesting to note that the sale price of this watch was 65 £ in 1929.