The Art of Horology in Geneva
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999
LOT 242
Rolex, Prince Brancard Observatory, Ref. 1490, 1930's.Very fine, rectangular curved, silver gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 5,000 - 6,000
Sold: CHF 8,625
C. two body, flared, massive, polished, stepped sides. D. matt silver with applied gold Breguet numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Lozenge" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2''', Prima, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, shock-absorber, Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 24 x 41 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: * 4 - 6 |
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Dial: 4-5-6-01 |
Fair Poor Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Notes
Ref. 1490Produced in the 1930's, as follows: platinum, 18K gold,14K gold, 9K gold, 18K bicolour gold, 14K bicolour gold,9K bicolour gold, stainless steel and gold, stainless steel, silver.Similar watches are published in Collezionare Orologi da Polso Rolex, New Edition, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, pp. 28-29-75.The inscription Observatory on the dial indicates Rolex's high precision. This watch, in fact, was at the time delivered with an official certificate of the Observatory.