Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

LOT 8

Ref. 971 ?Prince Brancard? Rolex, ?Prince Brancard?, Chronometer, Ref. 971, made circa 1930. Very fine rectangular curved, flared, 9K white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a yellow gold-plated Rolex buckle.

HKD 48,000 - 58,000

USD 6,200 - 7,500 / EUR 5,000 - 6,200

Sold: HKD 88,500

C. Bicolor, flared, solid, polished, partially engraved bezel, stepped sides, rounded lugs. D. Two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Luminous ?Skeleton? hands. M. 7 1/2???, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, adjusted to 6 positions, for all climates, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23,5 x 42 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original