Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...
Geneva, Jun 15, 2003
LOT 481
Rolex 'Prince Brancard', Ref. 1490. Produced in the 1930's. Very fine, rectangular curved, flared, 14K pink gold, gentleman's wristwatch with a pink gold plated Rolex buckle.
CHF 6,000 - 7,500
Sold: CHF 6,400
C. two-body, shaped, solid, polished, stepped sides, rounded lugs, domed crystal. D. off-white and pink with painted Breguet numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2''', Prima, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Engraved gilt brass upper plate with inscription: 17 jewels.Dial, case, and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 41 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: 4 - 5* |
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Dial: 28 - 01 |
Notes
Ref. 1490.Produced in solid silver, in stainless steel, in stainless steel and gold, in 9K, 14K, 18K gold, in 9K, 14K, and 18K two-color gold, and in platinum.Similar watches are published in 'Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches' by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani EditoreGenova, 2001, pp. 34-35-89.