Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

LOT 2

Rolex "Prince Brancard", Ref. 1491, 1930's. Fine rectangular curved, jumping-hour, 9K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, flared, polished, stepped sides, dedicated back. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the jumpinghours. "Moderne " blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2"' Extra Prima Observatory quality, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 42 mm.