Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 12, 2013
LOT 228
ROLEX REF. 1491 PRINCE BRANCARD JUMP HOUR YELLOW GOLD Rolex Prince Brancard, movement No. 75647, Ref. 1491. Made in 1930. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, flared, jump-hour, 9K yellow gold wristwatch with a goldplated Rolex buckle.
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
HKD 58,000 - 74,000 / USD 7,500 - 9,500
Sold: CHF 8,500
C. Two-body, flared, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, stepped sides, recessed winding crown, snap-on case back. D. Silver with painted Arabic numerals for the minutes, subsidiary seconds dial, aperture for the jump-hours in red Arabic numerals. Blued steel Moderne hand. M. 7 1/2???, tonneau-shaped, Extra Prima, Observatory quality, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case, and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 43 mm. Thickness 8 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |