ROLEX. A RARE 9K TWO-COLOR GOLD FLARED RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH

SIGNED ROLEX, "PRINCE BRANCARD", MOVEMENT NO. 71139, CASE NO. 65074, REF. 971, CIRCA 1929

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ROLEX. A RARE 9K TWO-COLOR GOLD FLARED RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH
Signed Rolex, "Prince Brancard", Movement No. 71139, Case No. 65074, Ref. 971, circa 1929
With nickel-finished Extra Prima observatory quality movement, 15 jewels, bi-metallic compensation balance, timed to six positions, silvered two-tone dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, flared pink gold rectangular case with white gold accents, case, dial and movement signed, stamped with Glasgow import marks for 1929
43mm length

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 of its day. The "Prince Brancard" model, the reference 971, was one of the first two "Prince" models to be introduced and at its debut it retailed for more than its counterparts due to the flared sides.

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