Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997
LOT 191
Rolex "Prince Brancard", Ref. 1491 HS, 1930's. Very fine and rare rectangular curved, jumping-hour, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 6,000 - 7,000
Sold: CHF 17,825
C. flared, polished, stepped sides. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the jumping-hours. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 7 Ur' Extra Prima Observatory quality, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, 6 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 42 mm.
