Important Jewelry, Watches and Wristw...
Hong Kong, Furama Hotel, Jun 07, 1999
LOT 484
Rolex, Prince Brancard, Ref. 971, 1930's. Very fine, rectangular curved, 18K white and yellow gold gentleman ' s wristwatch.
HKD 55,000 - 70,000
USD 8,000 - 10,000
Sold: HKD 74,750
C. two body, bicolour, flared, massive, polished, white gold, stepped sides, white and yellow gold stripes on the bezel. D. matte silver with applied gold Breguet numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Lozenge " gold hands. M. 7 t/2 "', rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, Superbalance balance, 6 adjusments, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 43 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4-12 |
Fair Worn |
Movement: *4-5 |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense Poor |
Dial: 4-5-6-01 |
Fair Poor Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Notes
The model Prince Brancard is certainly the most elegant
wristwatch among form watches: rectangular, flared and slightly
curved to better fit onto the wrist. The first models of Prince
Brancard - Ref. 971, 971A, 971 U - were produced from 1929 to
1935; the platinum model is undoubtly the most sought after
Prince among collectors and, interestingly the sale price of this
watch, in 1929, was 65 pounds.