Importantes Montres de Collection

Geneva, Nov 13, 2011

LOT 529

ROLEX , REF. 971, PRINCE BRANCARD WHITE GOLD Rolex, "Prince Brancard," movement No. 73191, case No. 61042, Ref. 971. Made in the 1930's. Fine and rare, rectangular curved, flared, 18K white gold wristwatch.

C. Two-body, solid, fl ared sides and lugs, snap-on case back, recessed winding crown, straight edge crystal. D. Silver with painted black Arabic numerals, inner minute track, subsidiary seconds dial at 6. Blued steel baton hands. M. 7 1/2''', "Extra Prima", "Observatory Quality", rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, timed in 6 positions, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 43 mm. Thickness 8 mm.