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A Rolex Prince
Is the first vintage watch I ever bought. I found one of the “Striped” Brancard Princes at a High-End watch dealer in NYC. Had to have it! Good news is that I still love that watch. The bad news is that it is worth nowhere near what I paid for it over 20 years ago. As the years went by I came to discover that the striped Princes were very heavily counterfeited . Many of the fakes are so good that “experts” can’t tell the difference. One of the top vintage dealers in London ( in one of the Arcades) won’t even touch them. Oh well, I still love that watch!
A very rare Vintage Rolex: Prince, ref 971.
From 1935, in platinum. The case is 43, 5 x 33, 5 mm big. Credit picture: Only Watches. The brilliant evidence that a great Rolex doesn't have to be round, or " professional " to be highly appealing. Best, Nicolas ...
I personally love
the Rolexes of the 20s and 30s. Those rectangular cases were so elegant.
Oh I know that watch well it is indeed stunning
Condition looks amazing Give me a pristine Prince any day J
A Rolex Prince
Is the first vintage watch I ever bought. I found one of the “Striped” Brancard Princes at a High-End watch dealer in NYC. Had to have it! Good news is that I still love that watch. The bad news is that it is worth nowhere near what I paid for it over 20 ...
Hi True that prices for these have fallen heavily but...
try and find an all original perfect specimen with untouched dial. They still go for a fortune As regards the striped, yes they were faked a lot but I think most experienced collectors could tell the difference The dealer in London should be able to tell ...
Gr8 piece...
I recollect one example in the ‘devil’s den’ too...guess an yellow gold prince but not the same time as your pic. I was very much intrigued by that - unusually Rolex from yesteryears! Best, Mahesh.,
