Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997
LOT 78
Rolex "Prince Brancard", Ref. 1490, 1930's. Fine rectangular curved, 9K white and yellow gold gentleman 's wristwatch.
HKD 70,000 - 77,000
USD 9,000 - 10,000
Sold: HKD 80,500
C.bicoloru, flared, massive, polished, stepped sides, back with monogram, anti-magnetic protecting cap. D. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 7 1/2"' Extra Prima, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. hi very good condition. Dim. 25 x 42 mm.
Notes
A similar watch is published in "Orologi da Polso Rolex", p. 193.