Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces.
Geneva, Mar 21, 2020
LOT 235
ROLEX, REF. 971, PRINCE "ZEBRA BRANCARD", 9K YELLOW AND WHITE GOLD
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
USD 8,200 - 10,200 / HKD 63,500 - 79,500
Sold: CHF 10,625
Very rare and well-preserved 9k yellow and white gold, rectangular curvex, manual winding doctor's wristwatch, silver two tones dial with subsidiary seconds at 6. Case back monogramed "B D J".
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2 |
Very good |
Brand Rolex
Model Prince Chronometer
Reference Ref. 971
Year Circa 1930's
Bracelet Leather with 18k yellow gold Rolex Buckle
Numbers 60206
Caliber No. 60052
Dimensions 36 x 23 mm
Signature Case, dial and movement
Notes
The Rolex Prince reference 971 was launched in 1928 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 nicknamed "brancard", due to the rectangular curved shape.
This present example has the particularity to be in 9k yellow and white gold, offering a two-tone color case, hence its moniker "zebra". Extremely rare to find in this two-tone gold combination, this watch is furthermore very well preserved.
This present example has the particularity to be in 9k yellow and white gold, offering a two-tone color case, hence its moniker "zebra". Extremely rare to find in this two-tone gold combination, this watch is furthermore very well preserved.