The quality of the Rolex HW movement was so high that if these units are looked after sensibly and never starved of lubrication, they will last for an almost infinite period. Condition of this movement is first class. Vintage Eatons Solar Rolex Prince Elegant Mens Swiss Doctors Watch Serviced. We would be inclined to the view that the SuperBalance wording no longer appeared on the HW from approximately 1938 onwards. The movement in this watch is a Rolex calibre 360, better known as the HW movement, named after the founder of this famous concern, Hans Wilsdorf. The SuperBalance was a very ingenious invention by Rolex that basically took the exposed timing screws found around the outer edge on a conventional balance wheel and recessed them into the rim. Free shipping . 1938 ROLEX Art Deco Mens Prince Elegante Watch - 14K Gold & Diamonds Extremely Fine & Rare - Large Diamond Bezel - 1 Year Warranty In the 1930s after developing their famous Oyster case and before making the transition to specializing in mostly sport watches, Rolex crafted their Prince line of Charles Jarman’s book “The Rolex Reference Guide, 4th Edition” offers the view ( page 102 ) that the HW appeared for the first time in 1937 and remained in production until 1953, but this seems too late. Rather than being a thin homage in name only, this version for the new millennium is an almost identical throwback to its Gatsby-era brethren. In Vintage Jewelry and Luxury Items. This auction is live! Was £11,495.00. Availability: Available now. This auction is live! Mon-Fri 8am - 7pm, Sat 9am - 6pm, Constellation Co-Axial Master Chronometer, Railmaster Co‑Axial Master Chronometer 40 MM, Seamaster 50th Anniversary James Bond Limited Edition, All Old Money elegance. Ref 2356 This watch is an excellent example in amazing original condition. Brands. # 745be82e1, Add to your wish list and receive price alerts. Rolex Prince Elegant. Buy. This very minimalist signature contrasts sharply with the wordy “World’s Records” type stampings that were appearing inside European market Rolex cases at the time. They should not be confused with the less desirable, restored watches that are to be found in far great quantities, at far lower price levels, online. Today, the duo dial Prince is one of the most iconic of all vintage Rolex wristwatches and commands high prices when for sale in original excellent condition. The rhodium finish to the bridges is just very slightly rubbed in places, caused by the slightest motion of the mechanism in its case over several decades, but only the most small minded pedant could ever object to such tiny shortcomings. UK. Find the best deals on Rolex Prince watches. The Canadian market models combined Swiss made Rolex movements with cases that were made domestically. Rolex Prince Elegante Rose Gold 2317 Rolex Prince Elegante Rose Gold 2317 Contactez-nous au +33.(0)9.82.61.17.70. Professional dealer. Alus gracieux, lent et élégant, exemplifié par le rôle du prince Arjuna du clan Pandawa dans l'épopée du Mahabharata ou Rāma dans celle du Ramayana, Gagah ou "viril", qui se décline à son tour en : Kambeng sportif, comme pour le prince Bima, frère aîné d'Arjuna, et son fils Gatotkaca, Vintage Mens 1930 Rolex PRINCE Elegant Watch Salmon Face Platinum clad 2dials. Pre-owned. There is no suggestion of any non-SuperBalance HW movements having ever been made. You are bidding for an unusually original Men’s Rolex Prince Elegant from my own personal collection. sloping, fluid curvature Epic … The Omega T17 movement is almost identical to the Rolex HW. 3059 Prince Elegant Curvex Rolex, “Prince Elegant Curvex, Super Precision”, case No. We sometimes find that there is corrosion at the joint between case body and back, this being a particular trap for perspiration from a wearer’s wrist, but in this instance, the case does not suffer at all from this malady. Cadran or guilloche "clou de Paris" avec indication des heures et minutes décentrées à midi. Rolex Datejust 36 Pink Mother of Pearl Diamond Watch 116244. Marques Newsletter. Free shipping for many products! Rolex Prince Eatons Quarter Century Club 14K Gold. Ask a Question. Rolex Prince Pink Gold "Elegant" with Beads of Rice Bracelet. Cartier Drive De Cartier. Condition is Used. This is perhaps one of the nicest Rolex Price that we've come across. Rolex Prince Elegant 9ct gold cased [#556847] £4500.00: Enter Shipping Cost (optional) You can either contact Breedon Antiques for shipping costs now or continue to make this payment without entering a shipping cost. Two Prince Elegants are shown, next to a Prince Railway. Vintage Rare Rolex Tudor Prince Oysterdate 7966 Gold P … Cellini Rolex Prince; Genius in Five Letters: The History of Rolex and the Submariner. Composée de plusieurs variantes, elle donnera à votre image une allure élégante grâce à ses caractères minces, ou ajoutera de la profondeur avec son style de caractères plus épais. Authenticity Guaranteed | Free Delivery | 14 Day Return. There is some slight loss to the Arabic numerals and to the railway minute track, but the overall state of this dial is far, far better than the average. Time left 19h 59m left. Jul 20, 2019 - Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1930 Vintage Mens ROLEX PRINCE ELEGANT Watch Deco Pink metallic 2dial BlueDagger at the best online prices at eBay! The arrival of the 1930s brought with it the desire for angular art deco cases, which were often rectangular in form. Pink Dial/S.S Finished Case. Contact information not published. A very rare, fine and well-preserved Art Deco vintage wristwatch in silver by Rolex made in 1930. This box is in excellent condition and is a collectible in its own right. Rolex Datejust 41 Wimbledon Dial Men's Watch 126303-0020. While undoubtedly evocative of their era and extremely collectible today, the wristwatches of World War I were relatively simple in their execution and designed with a view to functionality in the hostile operating conditions of the trenches. Quite wisely keen to boast of its latest refinement, Rolex signed its early HW movements with the phrase “Patented SuperBalance” on their winding wheels. The Rolex Cellini Prince comes in five striking models, each with its own intricate yet refined identity. £5950. Stay at home, during the MCO! From United States. These were very expensive watches when new and Rolex intended them to be possessions for life. The Rolex Prince embraces the spirit of Art Deco with its etched lines that make for a truly unique dress watch. Observe also how the hands are identical to those on our watch. The Rolex Prince, also known as the Doctor’s Watch is an absolute classic that saw huge success over a twenty year period. 68. By placing this two mechanisms at opposite ends of the movement the watch achieves incredible levels of accuracy and carries a longer power reserve, enabling it to run longer and more accurately on a single wind 403. Curiously perhaps when we consider that a lot of the 1930s was taken up with the Great Depression, the art deco watches of the decade were decorative and, as here, shamelessly flamboyant, with less consideration given to practicality. In an ideal world, where availability was much greater than it actually is and budgets were always unlimited, we could hold out for a pristine, unmarked dial. Model: Prince: Year of issue: 1930: Reference number: 2771: Condition: worn: Status: sold: Dealer country: United States : Price in US $ n/a × 1 Step 1. You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction. A contemporary celebration of classicism, The Rolex Cellini is a fitting tribute to the tradition of fine watchmaking combined with elegant designs and modern touches. Good, untouched vintage Rolex watches like this one are the blue chip investments of the horological world. Original dial in lovely vintage condition aged with some marks due to age, 9karat gold case also is in very good condition with fixed gold lugs. It is worth noting how the spelling of the Elegante model name changed depending on where Rolex was selling these watches. 2771. Rolex Prince Pink Gold “Elegant” Ref 2771 with Beads of Rice Bracelet. 1768. Vintage Mens 1930 Rolex PRINCE Elegant Watch Salmon Face Platinum clad 2dials. Add to favourites. Dial is signed Rolex with raised gold Arabic numbers. Shop now REF: LA92524. “Rolex, Prince, Elegante” is signed above the dial centre point, with the remains of “Swiss Made” just legible along the very bottom edge. URL for this watch. For the best chance of winning, increase your maximum bid. $5,999.00. The Cellini Prince. US. Very fine and extremely rare, curved and faceted rectangular, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Rolex buckle. By shipping uncased movements to their overseas distributors, who would then have them housed in locally made cases upon arrival, this tax could be neatly sidestepped and firms like Rolex, Longines and Jaeger LeCoultre, which were already at the top of the price scale even before duties were added, could continue to trade. All prices include VAT. Enchères Ref. This case is signed simply as “Rolex” in large upper case letters. It isn’t mint by any means and the obsessive perfectionist looking only for new-old-stock, unused examples will have to continue his search elsewhere. We could be uncharitable and suggest that perhaps Rolex management had an idea that inevitably, the firm’s watches sold in Canada would find their way into the USA eventually, but this is pure speculation on our part and not a view derived from any recorded evidence. All numbered and triple signed Rolex. 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