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Geneva, May 15, 2005

LOT 68

Rolex ?Prince Brancard? Chronometer, Ref. 1491 HS. Production of this reference started in the 1930s. Fine and rare, Art Deco, jump hour, rectangular curved, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,000 - 5,000 / USD 5,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

C. Two-body, flared, polished and brushed, stepped curved sides. D. Matte silver with painted Arabic numerals forthe minutes, subsidiary seconds dial, aperture for the jump-hours with red Arabic numerals.'Moderne' blued steelhands. M. 7 1/2''', Observatory quality "Prima", rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, unadjustedcut bimetallic balance, shock-absorber, Breguet balance-spring, index regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 23 x 42 mm. Thickness 8 mm.


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Grade: A

Good
Case: 3 - 6 - 21
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 4 - 6 - 35 - 03

Notes

Ref. 1491 and 1491 HS. Produced in solid silver, in stainless steel, stainless steel and gold, in 9K, 14K, and 18K gold, in 9K, 14K and 18K two-colored gold, and in platinum. Prince Brancard The Prince Brancard model is certainly the most elegant wristwatch among the form watches: rectangular, flared and slightly curved to fit the wrist well. The first Prince Brancard models - Ref. 971, 971A, 971 U and 1490 - were produced from 1929 to 1935; the platinum model is undoubtedly the most sought-after Prince wristwatch and it is interesting to note that the sale price of this watch was 65 £ in 1929.