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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Oct 15, 2006

LOT 324

Ref. 1490 ?Prince Brancard - Tiger Stripe? Rolex, "Prince Chronometer", Ref. 1490. Glasgow import marks for 1931. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, flared, 9K two-color gold gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 13,000 - 16,000

EUR 8,000 - 10,000 / USD 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 21,240

C. Two-body, flared, solid, polished, yellow and white gold, stepped sides, rounded lugs, straight edge crystal, stainless steel dust-protecting cap. D. Twotone silver with Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel ?baton? hands. M. 7 1/2???, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, 6 adjusments, self compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 43 mm. Thickness 8 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-20-01

Good

Period original

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 1490. This reference was produced in solid silver, stainless steel, stainless steel and gold, as well as 9K, 14K, and 18K gold, It can also be found in 9K,14K, and 18K two-color gold, or in platinum. Similar watches are published in ?Rolex: Collecting Modern and Vintage Wristwatches? by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore Genova, 2004, vol. 1, pp. 36-37, vol 2 pp.21-25.