Reference:1343: Difference between revisions

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The case is consistently described as "stepped sides" or "tonneau" in catalogue text — period Art Deco geometry, with the lateral edges chamfered or stepped rather than left flat. The lugs are short and integrated into the case shape rather than soldered as separate pieces. The crystal is mineral glass; period-correct replacements are common given the 90-year service life.

Materials documented across ~~documented examples~~:

Materials documented across major-house lots:

* '''Sterling silver''' — Heritage Auctions (lot 5023-61304, c.1930, 43 × 23 mm), Bonhams 16896 (December 2009, 20 × 39 mm)

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A documented white gold 1343 carries a restored doctor's-dial sweep-seconds layout. The doctor's complication on the Prince family canonically lives on the 1491 jump-hour — a documented doctor's-dial 1343 is unusual and likely restored rather than original. Treat any 1343 with a doctor's complication as suspect unless backed by major-house auction provenance.

The Roman / Breguet numeral, sector, black, salmon, tropical, and Cartier / Tiffany / Asprey / Beyer / Hofkens / Serpico y Laino retailer-signed 1343 configurations ~~are~~ not ~~documented~~ in ~~documented examples~~. Their absence is not proof — the Prince family is documented thinly compared to the post-1953 Oyster sport refs, and additional dial variants may surface as auction catalogues digitise older sales. The Bucherer-signed 1343A is the only documented retailer signature.

The Roman / Breguet numeral, sector, black, salmon, tropical, and Cartier / Tiffany / Asprey / Beyer / Hofkens / Serpico y Laino retailer-signed 1343 configurations have not surfaced in the auction record. Their absence is not proof — the Prince family is documented thinly compared to the post-1953 Oyster sport refs, and additional dial variants may surface as auction catalogues digitise older sales. The Bucherer-signed 1343A is the only documented retailer signature.

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 The case is consistently described as "stepped sides" or "tonneau" in catalogue text — period Art Deco geometry, with the lateral edges chamfered or stepped rather than left flat. The lugs are short and integrated into the case shape rather than soldered as separate pieces. The crystal is mineral glass; period-correct replacements are common given the 90-year service life.
-Materials documented across documented examples:
+Materials documented across major-house lots:
 * '''Sterling silver''' — Heritage Auctions (lot 5023-61304, c.1930, 43 × 23 mm), Bonhams 16896 (December 2009, 20 × 39 mm)
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 A documented white gold 1343 carries a restored doctor's-dial sweep-seconds layout. The doctor's complication on the Prince family canonically lives on the 1491 jump-hour — a documented doctor's-dial 1343 is unusual and likely restored rather than original. Treat any 1343 with a doctor's complication as suspect unless backed by major-house auction provenance.
-The Roman / Breguet numeral, sector, black, salmon, tropical, and Cartier / Tiffany / Asprey / Beyer / Hofkens / Serpico y Laino retailer-signed 1343 configurations are not documented in documented examples. Their absence is not proof — the Prince family is documented thinly compared to the post-1953 Oyster sport refs, and additional dial variants may surface as auction catalogues digitise older sales. The Bucherer-signed 1343A is the only documented retailer signature.
+The Roman / Breguet numeral, sector, black, salmon, tropical, and Cartier / Tiffany / Asprey / Beyer / Hofkens / Serpico y Laino retailer-signed 1343 configurations have not surfaced in the auction record. Their absence is not proof — the Prince family is documented thinly compared to the post-1953 Oyster sport refs, and additional dial variants may surface as auction catalogues digitise older sales. The Bucherer-signed 1343A is the only documented retailer signature.
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