Only Online Auction
Geneva, Dec 08, 2022
LOT 319
Rolex
Ref. 1862; “Prince” so-called “Brancard”, “Chronometer”, “Extra-Prima”; 9K yellow gold and white gold
CHF 6,000 - 12,000
EUR 6,100 - 12,200 / USD 6,400 - 12,800 / HKD 49,700 - 100,000
9K yellow gold and white gold, manual-winding, curvex, vertical “Brancard” rectangular-shaped, doctor’s wristwatch, snap-on case-back, concave sides, silver two-tone dial with subsidiary seconds at 6.
Case-back engraved “H.C.N / 14-9-36”.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8-11 |
Good Slightly scratched Slightly worn |
Movement: 3-6-8* |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-8-51-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched Partially reprinted HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Geneva
Model “Prince” so-called “Brancard”
Reference 1862
Year circa 1935
Movement No. 70 224
Case No. 16 549 (by Union Suisse pour l’Habillage de la Montre (USH), Bienne / Biel)
Material 9K yellow gold and white gold
Bracelet brown leather Rolex strap
Buckle gilded metal buckle
Caliber 7’’’ ½, “Elinvar Hairspring” “Extra Prima”, “Observatory Quality”, timed 6 positions
Dimensions 42.8 x 25.6 mm.
Weight 35.4 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
Rolex, Ref. 1862
The Rolex “Prince” reference 1862 was launched in the late-1920’s and was destined for doctors. Featured a subsidiary second register below the hours and minutes section of the dial, the model enabled a doctor to time pulses and respiration. Fitted with a chronometer movement, it allowed a very high precision for the period. The case, recognizable among all of them, is so-called “Brancard”, due to its rectangular curved shape.