$12,600
Rolex Prince Ref. 971 Prince Rolex “Prince Brancard,” Retailed by Bucherer, No. 70267, case No. 70061, Ref. 971. Made circa 1939. Fine and rare, rectangular curved, flared, 14K white and yellow gold wristwatch with a gold-plated Rolex buckle. Acompanied by the original Rolex fitted box. Three-body, 14K gold reverse and upper center with faceted edges, flared sides with rounded lugs, straight edge crystal. Ivory color with luminous Arabic numerals, concentric minute track, large subsidiary seconds dial. Luminous blued steel skeleton 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.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2010-03-10
