Lot Essay
The flared case "1/4 Century Club" is earlier than the more common "curled lug model" and comes from an earlier period when the Eaton company was smaller, and therefore fewer watches would be given out.
SIGNED ROLEX,MODEL PRINCE BRANCARD ¼ CENTURY CLUB, MODEL NO. 1490, CASE NO. 53857, 1940S
Details
A gold rectangular wristwatch
Signed Rolex,Model Prince Brancard ¼ Century Club, model no. 1490, case no. 53857, 1940s
The nickel plated chronometer movement jewelled to the centre with superbalance timed to six positions numbered 2158, the two tone silvered dial with the letters ¼ Century Club replacing the numerals, signed to the centrefield Eaton, with large subsidiary seconds, the gold rectangular case with flared sides and snap on back, case and movement signed
42 x 24 mm.
Signed Rolex,Model Prince Brancard ¼ Century Club, model no. 1490, case no. 53857, 1940s
The nickel plated chronometer movement jewelled to the centre with superbalance timed to six positions numbered 2158, the two tone silvered dial with the letters ¼ Century Club replacing the numerals, signed to the centrefield Eaton, with large subsidiary seconds, the gold rectangular case with flared sides and snap on back, case and movement signed
42 x 24 mm.