8,500 CHF
ROLEX REF. 1491 PRINCE BRANCARD JUMP HOUR YELLOW GOLD Rolex Prince Brancard, movement No. 75647, Ref. 1491. Made in 1930. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, flared, jump-hour, 9K yellow gold wristwatch with a goldplated Rolex buckle. C. Two-body, flared, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, stepped sides, recessed winding crown, snap-on case back. D. Silver with painted Arabic numerals for the minutes, subsidiary seconds dial, aperture for the jump-hours in red Arabic numerals. Blued steel Moderne hand. M. 7 1/2’’’, tonneau-shaped, Extra Prima, Observatory quality, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case, and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 43 mm. Thickness 8 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2013-05-12
