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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 prince yet.
Your comment that it was called a '"doctors' watch due to the seconds hand, I think was 'just' a story. The term 'doctors' watch came from the fact it was 'special (costly) and the sort of gift a wealthy person would give to a 'Doctor' in thank ful appreciation.
I would say a pulseometer watch would do as you imply.
Thanks your GREAT post
Adam
The Rolex Prince- a personal journey
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...
Superb post!
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...
Naaah. Can't afford it.
I have to rationalize my collection, a bit... But I would love to get at least one. Best, Nicolas.
Wow! I just check the price ...
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
Exactly my point...
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
Brilliant post - loved the interplay of your personal journey
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...
Great post. I love the Prince Brancard Tiger stripe as well.
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
If only- bought my first BB at the height of the craze
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...
Breaking even in 20 years
that's not too bad for a watch. ;-) Beautiful collection you have nonetheless, especially the Tiger Stripe prince. - SJX
OutSTANDING
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...
wonderful post with superb collection...
... 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...
Some posts take your breath away.......this is one of them :)
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
Super post
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...
great post and superb collection Julian
You should bring at least one in rotation to the melbourne watchband GTG's so we can look and admire.