21,240 CHF
Ref. 1490 “Prince Brancard - Tiger Stripe” Rolex, "Prince Chronometer", Ref. 1490. Glasgow import marks for 1931. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, flared, 9K two-color gold gentleman's wristwatch. Two-body, flared, solid, polished, yellow and white gold, stepped sides, rounded lugs, straight edge crystal, stainless steel dust-protecting cap. Twotone silver with Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel “baton” hands. 7 1/2’’’, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, 6 adjusments, self compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 43 mm. Thickness 8 mm. Notes Ref. 1490. This reference was produced in solid silver, stainless steel, stainless steel and gold, as well as 9K, 14K, and 18K gold, It can also be found in 9K,14K, and 18K two-color gold, or in platinum. 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
