Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc...
Basel April 21, 1990, Apr 21, 1990
LOT 78
Rolex, "Prince Brancard", Ref. 1491, 1930's. Extremely fine and rare, rectangular curved, jumpinghour, 18ct white gold, gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 15,000 - 20,000
C. flared, massive, polished, stepped sides, table crystal. D. twotone silver, with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial, apertures for the jumping-hours. 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 very good condition. Dim. 26x42 mm.
Notes
A similar watch is published in "Rolex" by G. Gordon,
page 262 and 187.