Exceptional horologic works of art
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
LOT 432
Rolex "Prince Brancard", Ref. 1855. Produced in the 1930s. Very fine, rectangular curved, pink gold and stainless steel, gentleman's wristwatch with a brown leather original fitted box.
CHF 10,000 - 15,000
EUR 6,500 - 9,800
Sold: CHF 13,800
C. two-body, bicolored, flared, polished, pink gold stepped sides and winding-crown, engraved steel case back and stepped bezel with two pink gold bars on lateral sides, flat top crystal. D. two-tone silver and pink gold with painted Arabic numerals and indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. Pink gold "Bâton" hands. M. 7 1/2''', rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, Superbalance balance, 6 adjustments, self-compensating Breguetbalance-spring, micrometric regulator. Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 23 x 41 mm.Engraved on the back:"R.W. Ross".
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |