Rolex Prince Brancard 971

Rolex

Manufacturer Rolex Year Circa 1935 Reference No 971 Movement No 73’262 Case No 62’017 Model Name Prince Brancard, White gold Material 18K white gold Calibre Manual, Rolex Extra Prima, 15 jewels Bracelet/Strap Stainless steel Kreisler bracelet, max length 190mm Clasp/Buckle Gold plated Kreisler folding clasp Dimensions 43mm length x 26mm width Signed Case, dial and movement signed Accessories Accompanied by Rolex fitted presentation box. Good To Know: - Stamped with Glasgow gold import hallmarks - Matching number stamped inside case with serial - Attractive two-tone dial with white gold case 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. This reference 971 features an attractive two-tone silvered dial. Found on the inner caseback are stamps indicating Glasgow gold import mark with mirrored F (1906 - 1964), and the 18.75 karat combination mark. It is also notable that the R.W.C LTD logo were used for imported Rolex watch cases during mid 20s until 1936. Furthermore the present movement is stamped Extra Prima for high quality movements. Preserved in wonderful condition retaining crisp numbers and Brevet logo on the caseback, the inner white gold case is further stamped with “17” matching its serial, as well as the 18 karat combination mark.