Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

LOT 1

Rolex "Prince Brancard", Ref. 971U, 1930's. Fine rectangular curved, chromium plated gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, polished, stepped sides. D. matted silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" blued-steel hands. M. 7 1/2 "' Extra Prima, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case. Dim. 25 x 42 mm.