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The Prince, one of Rolexes iconic pieces dates from the early 1930’s.It was always a piece I lusted after when I started collecting vintage watches. I saw these beautiful rectangular pieces in the catalogues and thought that one day I would have one in my...  

Thanks a lot for posting something very different from what we're used to see, here, in the Rolex Forum. These are stunning and beautiful watches. I had the priviledge to see one in the flesh, yesterday, in superb condition: The 2d from the right. I staye... 

A new thema, my friend? Best Tyler

I have to rationalize my collection, a bit... But I would love to get at least one. Best, Nicolas.

My god! The good ones are almost the same as a DRSD. Some cost more! A M.N. is almost a bargain compare to these bancard. I'll stick with my double crown Best Tyler

I missed the train, some 10 years ago... As for the M.N, any news about this dial, Tyler? I'm reallly curious to read what you found. Best, Nicolas. This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-04-17 02:23:22

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with knowledge of the watches. I learned a great deal and I learned through your experience. Always loved the vintage Rolex Prince models. ALMOST pulled the trigger once - found a silver case, standard dial model still in the original box in a dealer in L... 

And will get a specimen one day. Rolex Prince and Bubbleback were once incredibly valuable, in the 80s and 90s, thanks to Japanese collectors. Did you start collecting after the bubble burst? - SJX

nearly 20 yrs ago might be able to sell it for a similar amount today! Princes have been collected along the way but fortunately spread over 15 years, however I have learnt that for a decent ( read all original Prince) the prices are still quite high. Tha... 

that's not too bad for a watch. ;-) Beautiful collection you have nonetheless, especially the Tiger Stripe prince. - SJX

Fantastic post and FANTASTIC collection. Maybe the best collection I have ever seen. well Done. I have a pretty unique and outstanding collection of vintage Rolex's from 1929. Including the 'rarest of the rare' a mint Rolex Didactic from 1933. But NO prin... 

... have long heard of Rolex Prince watches, but never seen such great collection, ike all these watches, especially both Tiger striped Prince and Jump Hour watches caught my eye most. enjoyed reading your story and thanks for offering us opportunity of s... 

When it comes to vintage, superlative vintage that is, you are indeed the watch guy fantastic, collection and thanks for sharing it with us. The very best to you Imran

I have always found the Prince to be charming (so to speak) and I give Rolex kudos for continuing to produce it, along with the Milgauss, despite the mainstream popularity of other models. Your educational post and focussed collection on the Prince has re... 

Certainly enlightened me on the range and history. Cheers.

You should bring at least one in rotation to the melbourne watchband GTG's so we can look and admire.

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a very rich history.... thx for sharing J

What a quintet! Did you add any other piece since this post from 2011? Best, Emmanuel

1. Jump hour. two tone 2. 2 x Bucherer pieces one Yg and one in steel 3. a two tone yellow and WG with box and papers 4 Tiger stripe 5 a lovely simple steel bancrad with a superb dial ...  

From 5 to 10, your collection has broadened. And the example featured on the photo looks stunning.