29,500 CHF
Ref. 971 “Prince Brancard - Tiger Stripe” Rolex, "Prince Chronometer", Ref. 971, Case No. 65377. Made circa 1930. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, flared, 18K two-color gold gentleman's wristwatch. Two-body, flared, solid, polished, yellow and white gold, stepped sides, rounded lugs, straight edge crystal Two-tone silver with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel “baton” hands. 7 1/2’’’ “Observatory Quality”, rhodiumplated, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, bi-metallic balance, timed in 6 positions and for “all climates”, Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 43 mm. Thickness 8 mm. Property of an Asian Collector Notes An identical watch appears in a 1929 Rolex advertisement published in “Rolex, Collecting Modern and Vintage Wristwatches”, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, 2005, vol. I, p. 33. The watch cost 21 pounds at the time.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-11-12
