Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 11, 2012

LOT 567

ROLEX REF. 1491 PRINCE BRANCARD 18K YELLOW GOLD, RED CHRONOMETER Rolex Prince Brancard, No. 28812, Ref. 1491. Made in 1930. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, flared, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

USD 8,500 - 13,000 / EUR 6,500 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 10,000

C. Two-body, fl ared, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, stepped sides, recessed winding crown, snap-on case back. D. Silver with painted Arabic, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel baton hand. M. 7 1/2''', tonneau-shaped, Ultra Prima, Chronometer, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case, and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 43 mm. Thickness 8 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-10-01

Good

Patinated

HANDS Original

Notes

With a reference number of a Prince Jumping hour, it is more than likely that at some point the dial and movement were changed to a regular Prince reference. Purchased from the consignor from the family of the original owner, it is more than likely that the red cross hair was added almost imediately at the time to facilitate the reading of the quarters.