9K gold, manual, leather strap, original buckle, circa 1930.
Reference number 1490, Movement no 77627
Serial number not readable. Wear due to age and use. The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, Bukowskis does not guarantee the future function of the movement. Please note that the movement has not been tested for timekeeping accuracy and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Watches have been opened to examine movements therefore no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. Potential buyers should inspect each watch to satisfy themselves as to condition. For more information, please read our Conditions of Purchase.
Provenance
Purchased in the 90s in London, Burlington Arcade.
More information
The Rolex Prince, also known as the "Doctor’s Watch," first came out in 1928. This model has a small seconds dial below the main time display, making it handy for doctors to measure pulses and respiration.
Prince watches usually come in two case styles. The one with soft curves and flared sides, like the watch mentioned here, is called the "Brancard." The other style is sharp, angled, and rectangular, known as the "Classic
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