Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Jun 15, 2005
LOT 283
So-called "Jumbo" Rolex Chronometer, "Prince Brancard", Ref. 1690 UF, retailed by J. Stern, Johan-nesburg. Produced in the 1930s. Extremely rare and very fine, elongated curved and flared rectangular Rolesium gentleman's wristwatch.
USD 25,000 - 30,000
EUR 19,000 - 23,000
Sold: USD 26,450
C. Two-body, polished, stepped sides, rounded lugs, domedcrystal. D. Two-tone matte silver with painted Arabic numeralsand bâton indexes, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Breguet"hands. M. Cal. 1070, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lateral leverescapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjusments, self-compen-satingBreguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 26 x 48 mm. Thickness 9 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3 - 5* |
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Dial: 3 - 5 - 01 |
Notes
We know of only two examples of the "Jumbo Prince Brancard". The first, the present watch was previously sold by Antiquorum, Hong Kong, on June 9, 2001, lot 430. The second example was sold by Antiquorum, Geneva, on ov. 16, 2002, lot 68.