Maker: |
Rolex |
Model: |
Prince Brancard |
Reference No.: |
1490 |
Date: |
Circa 1946 |
Serial No.: |
418 XXXX |
Case: |
9K yellow gold flared case Engraved on the inside Rolex 31 Victories de haute precision Geneve Suisse |
Dial: |
Original silver-print dial signed Rolex Prince Chronometre, main dial with Arabic numerals and blued steel hands, sub seconds dial below and signed Swiss Made at the base |
Movement: |
Signed Rolex Chronometer times to 6 positions15 rubies Swiss made |
Strap: |
Leather |
Info: |
“THE WATCH FOR MEN OF DISTINCTION” The Rolex Prince was born in the middle of the great depression of 1928. Rolex's illustrious owner, Hans Wilsdorf was looking for new watch models to attract a wider customer base. The Prince was designed to be an elegant watch for men, to be worn with a suit, unlike their other bestseller the Oyster Perpetual which was a sports watch. It was given a high-quality movement and Rolex promoted it as "The Watch for Men of Distinction". |
