Rolex -Brancard - Boîte française- Men - 1901-1949
This magnificent Rolex Brancard is in excellent condition; it has been completely serviced and maintained by a master watchmaker (two-year guarantee) .
. The watch is in 18 kt rose gold; the dial, movement and strap are signed; the buckle is in 18 kt gold.
. The case hasn't been polished (some scratches present) ; the crystal has been replaced (€200) , but I prefer to have a watch from this era in its original condition. You can obtain a mirror polish from any good watchmaker.
. A very uncommon and rare French box that isn't signed because after World War II you weren't able to import finished gold without paying heavy taxes and this made them favour local enterprises. The strict control on gold had a direct impact on the watch market and numerous brands, including Rolex and Patek, had to make boxes in France to sell them. That is why we see rare and strange French boxes from this period, numbered and called "French box". What is ironic about these French boxes is that they are still superior quality and their design is a lot more interesting than their Swiss cousins from the same period and signed.
. A Rolex Brancard with a very rare black dial.
. Rolex Brancard circa 1938.
. Manual signed movement, 17 jewels: hours, minutes, seconds.
. Salmon-coloured signed dial.
. Case: 18 kt rose gold, numbered, eagle's head hallmark
. Strap: in crocodile, signed Rolex, new but from an old stock.
. Dimensions: 38 x 22 mm
. Weight: 38 g
. Very good condition despite its age.
. Shipping will be with value declared, with insurance (slower than Fed. Ex) . If you prefer Fed. Ex, please request it and I will send you the fee.
. Customs duties may apply if you are outside of Europe.
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This magnificent Rolex Brancard is in excellent condition; it has been completely serviced and maintained by a master watchmaker (two-year guarantee) .
. The watch is in 18 kt rose gold; the dial, movement and strap are signed; the buckle is in 18 kt gold.
. The case hasn't been polished (some scratches present) ; the crystal has been replaced (€200) , but I prefer to have a watch from this era in its original condition. You can obtain a mirror polish from any good watchmaker.
. A very uncommon and rare French box that isn't signed because after World War II you weren't able to import finished gold without paying heavy taxes and this made them favour local enterprises. The strict control on gold had a direct impact on the watch market and numerous brands, including Rolex and Patek, had to make boxes in France to sell them. That is why we see rare and strange French boxes from this period, numbered and called "French box". What is ironic about these French boxes is that they are still superior quality and their design is a lot more interesting than their Swiss cousins from the same period and signed.
. A Rolex Brancard with a very rare black dial.
. Rolex Brancard circa 1938.
. Manual signed movement, 17 jewels: hours, minutes, seconds.
. Salmon-coloured signed dial.
. Case: 18 kt rose gold, numbered, eagle's head hallmark
. Strap: in crocodile, signed Rolex, new but from an old stock.
. Dimensions: 38 x 22 mm
. Weight: 38 g
. Very good condition despite its age.
. Shipping will be with value declared, with insurance (slower than Fed. Ex) . If you prefer Fed. Ex, please request it and I will send you the fee.
. Customs duties may apply if you are outside of Europe.
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