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Geneva, May 15, 2005
LOT 69
Rolex ?Prince Brancard? Chronometer, Ref. 971U. Glasgow import marks for 1930. Fine, jump-hour, rectangular curved, sterling silver gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
EUR 2,600 - 4,000 / USD 3,400 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 6,900
C. Two-body, flared, polished, stepped sides. D. Silver with painted Arabic numerals for the minutes, subsidiaryseconds dial, aperture for the jump-hours in red Arabic numerals. Blued steel ?bâton? hands. M. 7 1/2''', ExtraPrima, Observatory quality, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjustedto 6 positions, blued steel Breguet balance spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 26 x 42 mm. Thickness 9.5 mm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 6 - 14 |
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Movement: 3 - 6 - 32* |
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Dial: 4 - 6 - 28 - 05 |
Notes
The case of this watch is that of a ?Prince Brancard? with analogic dial. The movement was changed and replaced with a 971 HS ?Prince Brancard? movement, with jumping hours.