Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ...

New York, Jun 18, 2008

LOT 266

Ref. 971 Prince Brancard - Tiger Stripe Rolex, "Prince?, Ref. 971 A. Made circa 1930. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, flared, 18K white and yellow gold wristwatch with a Rolex buckle.

USD 12,000 - 16,000

EUR 7,800 - 11,000

Sold: USD 14,400

C. Three-body, double case back, flared, solid, polished, yellow and white gold, stepped sides, rounded lugs, straight edge crystal. D. Two-tone silver with applied white gold Arabic numerals, inner minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel double spade hands. M. 7 1/2???, ?Observatory Quality?, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, Extra Prima, timed in 6 positions and for ?all climates?, Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 43 mm. Thickness 9 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-8-01

Good

Slightly scratched

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.