Rolex: An Art Deco Silver Flared Sided Rectangular Wristwatch, signed...
Rolex: An Art Deco Silver Flared Sided Rectangular Wristwatch, signed Rolex, model: Prince Brancard, ref: 971U, 1930, manual wound lever movement signed and numbered 76279, movement stamped Rolex Extra Prima, timed to six positions and observatory quality, movement dust cover, silvered dial with Arabic and baton hour markers, seconds dial, rectangular flared sided case with a snap-on back and numbered 03024 971U, inside back cover stamped Rolex 25 World Records Geneva Suisse RWC.Ltd, Glasgow import mark for 1930 and 925 26mm by 43mm
Case with surface scratches and very minor dents in parts, case surfaces have discoloured and tarnished, later fixed bar between the top lugs, top lugs have been drilled to the sides to fit the bar, crown stamped Rolex patent, crown is discoloured and rubbed, later strap and buckle not by Rolex, front glass outer edges with signs of glue residue visible under an eyeglass, original dial finish with very slight rubbing to the signature "Rolex Prince", dial with small scratches in parts, hand setting correctly, balance is swinging when shaking the watch from side to side and then stops after about 10 seconds, movement fully wound and not working. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the Seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage people to see an item in person when possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.
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Rolex: An Art Deco Silver Flared Sided Rectangular Wristwatch, signed Rolex, model: Prince Brancard, ref: 971U, 1930, manual wound lever movement signed and numbered 76279, movement stamped Rolex Extra Prima, timed to six positions and observatory quality, movement dust cover, silvered dial with Arabic and baton hour markers, seconds dial, rectangular flared sided case with a snap-on back and numbered 03024 971U, inside back cover stamped Rolex 25 World Records Geneva Suisse RWC.Ltd, Glasgow import mark for 1930 and 925 26mm by 43mm
Case with surface scratches and very minor dents in parts, case surfaces have discoloured and tarnished, later fixed bar between the top lugs, top lugs have been drilled to the sides to fit the bar, crown stamped Rolex patent, crown is discoloured and rubbed, later strap and buckle not by Rolex, front glass outer edges with signs of glue residue visible under an eyeglass, original dial finish with very slight rubbing to the signature "Rolex Prince", dial with small scratches in parts, hand setting correctly, balance is swinging when shaking the watch from side to side and then stops after about 10 seconds, movement fully wound and not working. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the Seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage people to see an item in person when possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.
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