Rolex Prince Imperial Pocket Watch, Platinum Case, Two-Register Silver Dial, Hand-Wound

$21,215.00 USD

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A Rolex Prince Imperial pocket watch in platinum, with a tonneau-shaped case, a silver dial with Arabic numerals and a separate seconds register, and a hand-wound movement.

The Piece

Rolex was founded in London in 1905 and moved to Geneva in 1919, and its Prince, launched in 1928, set a dial for the hours and minutes above a separate dial for the seconds.

This pocket watch uses the same arrangement. A tonneau case with a faceted bezel and a hexagonal bow holds a silver dial with Arabic numerals, blue hands and a lower seconds register, and the dial is marked Prince on the left and Imperial on the right. The sides of the case are engraved with a fine border. The case back is stamped Platine, and the movement is signed Rolex.

The watch weighs about 37 g (1.31 oz). It is sold on its own, without box or papers.

Details

Maker: Rolex
Model: Prince Imperial pocket watch
Material: Platinum case stamped Platine; silver dial with Arabic numerals
Movement: Hand-wound, signed Rolex
Measurements: Weight about 37 g (1.31 oz)
Colour: Platinum; silver dial with blue hands
Included: Watch only

Condition

Grade AB in Japan: good, with light signs of wear.
Some marks and soiling consistent with its age are present, and the crystal has a small chip at the upper left that is hardly visible once it is in the case. The watch is reported to run without problems.

Condition grade AB (light signs of use) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.

Authenticity & Care

Case and caseback engravings, dial printing, movement, crown and bracelet are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Keep it away from magnets and damp, and have it serviced by a qualified watchmaker before regular wear.

Delivery from Japan

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