SIGNED ROLEX, PRINCE, REF. 971U, CASE NO. 67'940, STAMPED WITH GLASGOW IMPORT LETTER FOR 1929

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Rolex. A fine and rare 18K gold rectangular doctor's wristwatch
Signed Rolex, Prince, ref. 971U, case no. 67'940, stamped with Glasgow import letter for 1929
Rectangular-shaped nickel-finished Extra Prima lever movement, 15 jewels, silvered dial, Arabic numerals, large subsidiary seconds, rectangular case, curved snap on back, flared sides, case, dial and movement signed
26 mm. wide & 43 mm. overall length

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Lot Essay

The Rolex Prince model is amongst the most attractive Art Deco wristwatches ever made. Produced between the late 1920s until the mid 1930s, it features a, for the period, very unusual design: a rectangular case with elegantly flared sides and a dial with hours and seconds indication of the same size. Reference numbers 971, 971A and 971U were cased in several versions comprising 9K, 14K and 18K yellow, white or pink gold, platinum, silver, stainless steel or combinations

Often called "Doctor's Watch" because of the large hour and seconds indication on the dial, allowing the easy timing of pulse and respiration, the Prince model enjoys great popularity amongst collectors.

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