15,340 CHF
Ref. 1490 “Prince Brancard” Rolex, "Prince Chronometer", Ref. 1490. Made circa 1930. Fine and rare, rectangular curved, flared, 18K gold gentleman's wristwatch. Two-body, flared, solid, polished, stepped sides, rounded lugs, straight edge crystal. Silver with Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel "baton and lozenge" hands. 7 1/2’’’, "Ultra Prima", rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, 6 adjusments, self compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 42 mm. Thickness 8 mm. Notes For a note on Ref. 1490, see previous lot. Similar watches are published in “Rolex: Collecting Modern and Vintage Wristwatches” by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore Genova, 2004, vol. 1, pp. 36-37, vol 2 pp. 21-25.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-10-15
