Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 27, 2011
LOT 97
Rolex Ref. 971 Prince Brancard Rolex, ?Prince,? case No. 74658, Ref. 971U. Made in the 1930s. Fine and rare, rectangular curved, flared, silver wristwatch. To be sold without reserve
CHF 2,000 - 4,000
USD 2,000 - 4,000 / EUR 1,500 - 3,000
Sold: CHF 5,875
C. Two-body, flared sides with rounded lugs, straight edge crystal. D. Silver with applied steel Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Luminous blued steel baton hands. M. 7 1/2???, rhodium plated, lateral lever escapement, timed in 6 positions, monometallic balance, blued steel 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: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |