The Art Of Rolex

Vicenza Oro, Jan 18, 1992

LOT 8

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

ITL 13,000 - 16,000

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.

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Notes

This watch is published in "Orologi Rolex" and a similar watch is published in "Signori del Tempo", page 229.