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Auktion 13. März 2024 - Basel Watch Auction
Notes:
The Rolex Prince was introduced to the market in 1928 and this version from the reference 1490 distinguishes itself by the flared sides and is called Brancard, the French word for stretcher.
The Rolex Prince was introduced to the market in 1928 and this version from the reference 1490 distinguishes itself by the flared sides and is called Brancard, the French word for stretcher.
Online-Katalog Auktion 13. März 2024 - Basel Watch Auction Los 229
Rolex
Model “Brancard”
Ref. 1490, Serial No. 011643
Circa 1930
A chromium plated rectangular curved
curved Art Deco wristwatch with two tone
silvered dial
Case: rectangular chromium plated case,
falred sides, polished, snap on case
back with stamped numbers, signed Rolex
and stamped SAR, case maker hallmark
Dial: Art Deco two-tone silvered and
patiné, Arabic numerals and inner
minute track, large subsidiary seconds,
signed on the back plate of the movement
beneath the dial
Movement: mechanical with manual
winding, 15 jewels, timed 6 positions,
hairspring, Observatory Quality,
balance spring and lever escapement,
signed
Clasp/Buckle: stainless steel buckle
Dimensions: 23 × 42 mm
*CHF 4'000 – 6'000
Notes:
The Rolex Prince was introduced to the market in 1928 and this version from the reference 1490 distinguishes itself by the flared sides and is called Brancard, the French word for stretcher.
The Rolex Prince was introduced to the market in 1928 and this version from the reference 1490 distinguishes itself by the flared sides and is called Brancard, the French word for stretcher.