$8,280
Rolex “Prince Brancard”, Ref. 1490, retailed by Türler in Zürich. Manufactured in the 1930's.Very fine, rectangular curved, flared, sterling silver gentleman's wristwatch. Two-body, shaped, solid, polished, stepped sides, rounded lugs, domed crystal, dust protecting cap. two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals and indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. Blued steel "Spade" hands. Notes Ref. 14900Produced in solid silver, stainless steel, stainless steel and gold, 9K, 14K, 18K gold, 9K,14K, and 18K two-color gold, and platinum.Similar watches are published in “Collecting Rolex Wristwatches” by OsvaldoPatrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore Genova, 2001,pp. 34-35-89.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2003-12-02
