ROLEX. A 9K TWO-TONE GOLD FLARED RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH

SIGNED ROLEX, MODEL PRINCE BRANCARD, REF. 971, CIRCA 1935

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ROLEX. A 9K TWO-TONE GOLD FLARED RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH
Signed Rolex, Model Prince Brancard, Ref. 971, circa 1935
With rectangular nickel-finished movement, observatory quality, mono-metallic compensation balance, timed to six positions, silvered matte dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, flared rectangular case with white gold accents, case, dial and movement signed
42mm long

Lot Essay

Rolex introduced the Prince model of wristwatch in 1928. The strategic placement of the winding and balance wheels on different levels allowed for the use of a larger balance. This innovation provided for a watch that proved to be among the most accurate to date. The Brancard model, ref. 971, was one of the first two Prince models to be introduced at its debut and retailed at 10 more than its counterpart due to the flared sides.

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