The Art of Horology in Geneva
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999
LOT 243
Rolex, Prince Brancard, Ref. 1343 A, 1930's.Very fine, rectangular curved, 9K white and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
C. two body, bicolour, flared, massive, polished, white gold stepped sides, pink gold engraved bezel and back. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Breguet" blued steel hands.M. 7 1/2''', Extra Prima Observatory quality, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, Elinvar balance, 6 adjusments, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 43 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: * 4 - 7 |
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Dial: 4-5-6-04 |
Fair Poor Slightly oxidized HANDS Later |
Notes
Ref. 1343 AThis reference is very rare as it bears an engraved bezel on a bicoloured case.Similar watches are published in Collezionare Orologi da Polso Rolex, 1998 Edition, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, pp. 26, 28, 29, 74 and 75.