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Marque :
Rolex
Collection :
Cellini
Modèle :
Prince
Référence :
Rolex - 971
Catégorie :
Montre bracelet
Période :
1920's
Mouvement :
Mécanique
Calibre :
T
Matière boîtier :
Platinum
Forme du boitier :
Rectangle
Couleur cadran :
Noir
Détail référence :
971 AN
Fermoir :
Boucle déployante
Complications :
Chronomètre
Description :
Manufacturer: Rolex;Year: Circa 1935;Reference No: 971;Case No: 6013;Model Name: Prince "Brancard;Material: Platinum;Calibre: Manual, cal. 300 71/2''', 18 jewels;Bracelet/Strap: Leather;Clasp/Buckle: Steel buckle;Dimensions: 33.5mm. Width and 42.5mm. Length;Signed: Case, dial and movement signed;Catalogue Essay;Originally released to the market in 1928, the Rolex Prince, or "Doctor’s Watch", was an unbelievably accurate wristwatch. Often fitted with a chronometer movement, the model featured a subsidiary seconds register below the hours and minutes section of the dial, enabling a doctor to time pulses and respiration, hence its moniker. Rolex capitalized on this concept during the period, marketing the watch to professionals in the medical industry. The watch absolutely captures the zeitgeist of the 1920s, with its elegant, stepped case and deco-style dial composition.;Prince watches generally feature two different case styles: the soft, curved model with flared sides, such as the present watch, is known as the Brancard. The sharp, angled and rectangular model, is known as the Classic. While Prince watches were cased in a variety of metals, such as 9K gold or white gold, the rarest, most exclusive and valuable examples were available in platinum.;This reference 971 features an attractive black dial which really brings out the beauty and luster of platinum. Heavy and luxurious, platinum is also known as the "noblest of all metals". It is notoriously difficult to handle, and only the most skilled artisans could work with the metal, further enhancing its exclusivity. The dial furthermore features white graphics that contrast with the black background.;The case is furthermore preserved in wonderful condition, with an incredibly sharp hallmark under the crown. It retains its original facets and stepped curves, enabling us to appreciate an exceedingly rare Prince its most original and pure form.