Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 08, 2015

LOT 275

ROLEX, REF. 971, PRINCE BRANCARD, TIGER STRIPE Rolex, "Prince", case No. 65196, Ref. 971 A. Made circa 1930. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, flared, 18K white and yellow gold wristwatch with a Rolex buckle.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

HKD 48,000 - 64,000 / USD 6,200 - 8,300

Sold: CHF 15,000

Three-body, double case back, flared, solid, polished, yellow and white gold, stepped sides, rounded lugs, straight edge crystal. Two-tone silver with applied white gold Arabic numerals, inner minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel double spade hands. 7 1/2''', "Observatory Quality", rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, Extra Prima, timed in 6 positions and for "all climates", Breguet balance spring, index regulator.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3-12*

Good

Worn

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIM. 26 x 43 mm. THICKNESS 9 mm.