Contemporary, Limited Edition and Mod...

New York, Park Lane Hotel, Dec 15, 1998

LOT 266

Rolex, Prince Brancard, Ref. 1490, 1930's. Fine rectangular curved, 9K white and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

USD 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: USD 10,350

C. bicolour, flared, massive, polished, stepped sides, dedicated back, anti-magnetic protecting cap. D. twotone silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade " blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 "' rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 42 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 4*

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 4-6-01

Fair

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

A similar watch is published in Collezionare Orologi da Poise Rolex, 1998 Edition, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, pp. 28, 29 and 75.