Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ...
Geneva, May 10, 2009
LOT 22
Pink Gold Prince Brancard Rolex, "Prince Brancard, Chronometer", case No. 67813, Ref. 971 U. Made in the 1930s. Very fine and rare, flared, rectangular curved, 9K pink gold chronometer wristwatch, with a gold-plated Rolex buckle.
CHF 10,000 - 15,000
USD 8,700 - 13,000 / EUR 6,600 - 10,000
Sold: CHF 12,000
C. Two-body, solid, polished, inclined bezel, stepped sides, bombe crystal, snap-on case back, dust-proctecting winding crown. D. Two-tone silver with painted black Arabic numerals, subsidiary dial for the seconds, inner minute track. Blued steel lozenge hands. M. Cal. 7 1/2''', tonneau-shaped, "Observatory Quality", rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, bi-metallic balance timed to six positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 36 mm. Thickness: 8 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-17-01 |
Good Slightly spotted HANDS Original |
Notes
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.