106th Auction
2022/5/21
Lot 127
RolexPrince Brancard C. Bucherer
An extremely rare, very early vintage bi-color wristwatch, delivered to C. Bucherer - with original leather box and original "Official Controlment Offices for the Rating of Watches Certificate", dated April 24th, 1930
Sold
estimated
5.500—10.000 €
Price realized
11.300 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold / white gold, push back, case maker's punch mark "R.W.C. Ltd".
Dial
Two-tone silvered, inlaid enamel numerals and scales.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.71917
Ref.971 U
Diam.24 x 43 mm
Circa1930
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.150 g
The model "Prince" is without doubt the most elegant wristwatch among the form watches: rectangular and slightly curved to fit well onto the wrist. The first models Prince Brancard - Ref. 971, 971A, 971 U and 1490 - were produced from 1929 to 1935. It is very interesting to know that the price of this watch was respectable £ 65 in 1929.
The 18 K gold version of this model is very rare and less common than the 14 K or 9 K gold models.