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A similar watch is illustrated in Rolex Wristwatches by J.M. Dowling & J.P. Hess, p. 124.
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SIGNED ROLEX, PRINCE BRANCARD MODEL, REF. 971U, CIRCA 1930
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Rolex. A fine and rare 9K two colour rectangular wristwatch
Signed Rolex, Prince Brancard model, Ref. 971U, circa 1930
With rectangular-shaped nickel-finished Extra Prima movement, 15 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, the two tone silvered dial with Arabic numerals, large subsidiary seconds, in rectangular curved yellow case with flared white sides, yellow snap on back, together with Offical Controlment Offices for the Rating of Watches certificate dated 4 December 1930, case, dial and movement signed
43 mm. long
Signed Rolex, Prince Brancard model, Ref. 971U, circa 1930
With rectangular-shaped nickel-finished Extra Prima movement, 15 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, the two tone silvered dial with Arabic numerals, large subsidiary seconds, in rectangular curved yellow case with flared white sides, yellow snap on back, together with Offical Controlment Offices for the Rating of Watches certificate dated 4 December 1930, case, dial and movement signed
43 mm. long