49 lots

LOT 339

Important collector's watches, wristw... Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

Rolex ?Prince Brancard? Chronometer, Ref. 1491 HS. Produced in the 1930's. Very fine and rare jump-hour rectangular curved, sterling silver gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, flared, polished, stepped sides. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals for the minutes, auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the jump-hours in red Arabic numerals. 'Bâton' blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2''', Extra Prima, Observatory quality, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case, and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 42 mm. Approx. overall length 183 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 14,000 - 18,000

EUR 9,500 - 12,500

USD 8,300 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 55

100 Years of Wristwatches Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

Rolex 'Prince Brancard' Chronometer, Ref. 1491 HS, 1930's.Very fine and rare, jumping-hours, rectangular curved, stainless steel 'Rolésium' gentleman's wristwatch.Accompanied by a stainless steel Rolex linked bracelet.

C. two-body, flared, polished, stepped sides. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals for the minutes,auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the jump-hours. 'Moderne' blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2''', Observatory quality,rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensatingBreguet balance spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 42 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

USD 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 31,050

LOT 61

100 Years of Wristwatches Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

Rolex 'Prince Brancard' Chronometer, Ref. 1491 HS. Production of this reference started in the 1930's.Fine and rare, jump hour, rectangular curved, 18K white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.Accompanied by a yellow gold plated Rolex buckle.

C. two-body, flared, polished, bicolor, white gold stepped sides, yellow gold case. D. matte silver with paintedArabic numerals for the minutes, auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the jump-hours with red Arabic numerals.'Moderne' blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2''', Observatory quality, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lateral leverescapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, shock-absorber, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 42 mm.

Grading System: AAA

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

USD 10,500 - 12,500

LOT 185

Contemporary, Limited Edition and Col... New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 01, 1999

Rolex "Prince Brancard" Chronometer, Ref. 1491, 1930's.Very fine and rare, jumping-hours, rectangular curved, 18K white and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with leather strap and stainless steel Rolex buckle.

C. two body, flared, massive, polished, bicolor, pink gold stepped sides, white gold case. D. matte silver with painted Arabic numerals for the minutes, auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the jump-hours. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 ''' Extra Prima Observatory quality, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 42 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: USD 18,400

LOT 2

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

Rolex "Prince Brancard", Ref. 1491, 1930's. Fine rectangular curved, jumping-hour, 9K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, flared, polished, stepped sides, dedicated back. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the jumpinghours. "Moderne " blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2"' Extra Prima Observatory quality, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 42 mm.

Grading System: AA

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

LOT 189

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex Chronometer, "Prince Brancard", Ref. 1491 HS, 1930's. Very fine and rare rectangular curved, jumping-hour, 18K white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, stepped sides. D. matt silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the jumping-hours. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 "' 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.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

LOT 191

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

Rolex "Prince Brancard", Ref. 1491 HS, 1930's. Very fine and rare rectangular curved, jumping-hour, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

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.

CHF 6,000 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 17,825

LOT 194

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 12, 1996

Rolex "Prince Brancard" , Ref. 1490, 1930 ' s. Fine rectangular curved, jumping-hour, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

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 1/2- Extra Prima Observatory quality, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 42 mm.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

LOT 487

Important Watches, Wristwatches and c... Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

Rolex "Prince Railway " H.S. , Ref. 2246, 1930 ' s. Very fine and rare rectangular, jumping-hour, 18ct white and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. bi-coloured, massive, polished, stepped sides. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the jumping-hours. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 "' Ultra Prima, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 22 x 45 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

LOT 313

Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995

Rolex Prince for C. Bucherer's, Ref. 1771 HS, 1930's. Fine and rare rectangular, jumping-hour, 14 ct. pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, engraved band lapidated bezel. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the jumpinghours. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 7 72-Extra Prima Observatory quality, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 20 x 40 mm.

CHF 6,500 - 7,500

USD 5,500 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 16,675

LOT 104

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994

Rolex «Prince Brancard», Ref. 1491, 1930's. Fine rectangular curved, jumping-hour, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

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 1/2- Extra Prima Observatory quality, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 42 mm.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

LOT 129

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993

Rolex No. 75750, case No. 1795-1799-1561MS, circa 1930. Fine and rare stainless steel, lizard covered, " Sporting Prince" with digital jumping hours.

C. Rectangular, three body, spring loaded and folding. D. Two tone silvered with jumping hour aperture and subsidiary Arabic chapters for minutes and seconds. Blued steel "modern" hands. M. 7"', rectangular, nickel plated, "Observatory quality" Rolex Extra Prima, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance with screws, self compensating Rolex Hairspring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Dim. 49 x 34 mm.

CHF 2,000 - 2,200

LOT 140

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993

Rolex "Prince Brancard" H. S., Ref. 1491, 1930's. Very fine rectangular curved, jumping-hour, silver gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, stepped sides. D. twotone silver with engraved Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the jumping-hours. " Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2"' Prima, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25 x 42 mm.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

LOT 169

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992

Rolex "Prince Railway", Ref. 4376, 1930 's. Fine and rare rectangular, jumping-hour, 9 ct white and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bi-colour, stepped sides. D. mat silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, apertures for the jumping-hours. "Moderne" blued steel hand. M. 7 1/2 "' Extra Prima Observatory quality, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 22 x 42 mm.

CHF 18,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 19,550

LOT 83

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks Hotel Furama Kempinski, May 24, 1992

Rolex, "Prince Railway" 1930's. Fine, rectangular, jumping-hour, 9 ct pink and white gold gentleman's wristwatch

C. polished, bi-colour, stepped sides . D. two-tone silver, with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, apertures for the jumping-hours. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 71/2"' Extra Prima Observatory quality, rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring . Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 22x40 mm.

HKD 70,000 - 80,000

CHF 14,000 - 16,000

Sold: HKD 92,000

LOT 6

The Art Of Rolex Vicenza Oro, Jan 18, 1992

Rolex, "Prince Railway", Ref. 4376, 1930's. Very fine and rare, rectangular, jumping-hour, 18 ct white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, bi-colour, stepped sides. D. mat silver, with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, apertures for the jumping-hours. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 "' Extra Prima Observatory quality, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 22x42 mm.

ITL 18,000 - 20,000

LOT 8

The Art Of Rolex Vicenza Oro, Jan 18, 1992

Rolex, "Prince Brancard" for Bucherer's, Ref. 1491, 1930's. Fine, rectangular curved, jumping-hour, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, polished, satined, steppecl sides. D. two-tone silver, with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, apertures for the jumping-hours. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 Ultra Prima Observatory quality, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring . Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25x42 mm.

ITL 13,000 - 16,000

LOT 9

The Art Of Rolex Vicenza Oro, Jan 18, 1992

Rolex, "Prince Brancard", Ref. 5068, 1930's. Very fine ancI rare, rectangular curved, jumping-hour, platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. flared, massive, polished, satined, stepped sides. D. mat silver, with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, apertures for the jumping-hours. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2 "' Extra Prima, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 25x42 mm.

ITL 30,000 - 35,000

LOT 101

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hanae Mori Building, Dec 15, 1990

Rolex, "Prince Railway", Ref. 4376, 1930's. Fine and rare, rectangular, jumping-hour, 9 ct pink and white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. polishecl, bi-colour, stepped sides, table crystal. D. mat silver, with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, apertures for the jumping-hours. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 7"' Extra Prima Observatory quality, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 22x42 mm.

JPY 1,800,000 - 2,000,000

CHF 18,000 - 20,000

Sold: JPY 2,426,250

LOT 105

Important Watches, Wristwatches and C... Hanae Mori Building, Dec 15, 1990

Rolex, "Prince Railway", Ref 1587 MS, 1930's. Fine and rare, rectangular, jumping-hour, 18ct pink and white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, bi-colour, stepped sides. D. champagne, with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the date. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 7"' Extra Prima Observatory quality, rhodiumed, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 23x41 mm.

JPY 1,800,000 - 2,000,000

CHF 18,000 - 20,000

Sold: JPY 1,546,250