Important Watches and Wristwatches
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989
LOT 309
Rolex Prince `Brancard`, Ref. 1491, 1930's. Extremely rare and fine rectangular jumping hours, 18-carat white gold gentleman's wristwatch.
HKD 125,000 - 150,000
CHF 25,000 - 30,000
Sold: HKD 172,500
C. flared, massive, polished. D. two tone mat silver with Arabic numerals + auxiliary second dial. Aperture for the jumping hours. 'Modern' blued steel hand. M. 7''', Extra Prima, nickeled, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, 'Superbalance' balance adjusted to 6 positions, Observatory Quality, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. 23x35 mm.
