$2,640
ROLEX PRINCE BRANCARD REF. 971 Rolex, No. 71091. Ref. 971. Made circa 1939. Unusual, rectangular curved, flared, gold and rhodium-plated brass wristwatch. To be sold without reserve Two-body, gold-plated reverse and upper center with decorated edges, monogrammed reverse, rhodium-plated flared sides with rounded lugs, straight edge crystal. Two-tone silvered with applied gild luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute track, large subsidiary seconds dial, applied gilt rectangular border. Gilt feuille hands. 7 1/2’’’, “Extra Prima, Observatory Quality,” rhodiumplated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, timed in 6 positions, bi-metallic compensation balance, Elinvar Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 43 mm. Thickness 9 mm. From The Arman Collection
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2010-03-10