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Rolex. A 9k and Stainless Steel Rectangular Wristwatch
Lot 287

Rolex. A 9k and Stainless Steel Rectangular Wristwatch

SIGNED ROLEX, PRINCE MODEL, REF. 971, CASE NO. 68'893, CIRCA 1930

Closed14 December 2012

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Rolex. A 9k and Stainless Steel Rectangular Wristwatch
Signed Rolex, Prince Model, Ref. 971, Case No. 68'893, Circa 1930
Mechanical jewelled movement, two-tone silvered matte dial, larger dial with Arabic numerals and outer railway minute ring, small subsidiary dial for constant seconds, rectangular-shaped case with flared sides, 9k bezel and snap on case back, case, dial and movement signed
42.5mm overall length

Specialist note

Rolex introduced the Prince model of wristwatch in 1928. The strategic placement of the winding and balance wheels on different levels allowed for the use of a larger balance. This innovation provided for a watch that proved to be among the most accurate of its day. The Prince Brancard model, the reference 971, was one of the first two Prince models to be introduced and at its debut it retailed for more than its counterparts due to the flared sides.