Rolex Ref. 1690UF
Manufacturer: Rolex Year: Circa 1935 Reference No: 1690UF Case No: 103'572 Model Name: Prince Material: Rolesium Calibre: Manual, cal. 446, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Leather Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Rolex buckle Dimensions: 47mm. Length, 24mm. Width Signed: Case, dial and movement signed Accessories: Accompanied by original presentation box Catalogue Essay Rolex is a brand that has always perfectly mirrored its era, and the “Prince” models, with their elongated flared sides, are wonderful examples of the panache of the roaring twenties. The dial is divided in two distinctive parts with the hours and minutes indicated on the upper half leaving a prominent place for the seconds on the lower half. The clearly legible seconds made the Prince a first choice for doctors, hence its designation as a “doctor’s watch”. The impressively oversized reference 1690UF is one of the rarest of the Prince models. Nicknamed the “Super Prince” due to its massive size, it differentiates itself from its smaller sibling the reference 971 with its 47mm length. The present lot comes in a “Rolesium” case (a special steel alloy used by Rolex) and is the second reference 1690UF in this metal to be offered for auction and the third to appear in public. It is believed that this superb timepiece never went above prototype stage probably due to its large size. The superb overall condition, the playfulness of the dial with its “Art Nouveau” numerals, the elaborate oversized case, and its extreme rarity make the present lot a trophy watch for collectors of the world’s rarest timepieces. Read More
Rolex Ref. 1690UF
Manufacturer: Rolex Year: Circa 1935 Reference No: 1690UF Case No: 103'572 Model Name: Prince Material: Rolesium Calibre: Manual, cal. 446, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Leather Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Rolex buckle Dimensions: 47mm. Length, 24mm. Width Signed: Case, dial and movement signed Accessories: Accompanied by original presentation box Catalogue Essay Rolex is a brand that has always perfectly mirrored its era, and the “Prince” models, with their elongated flared sides, are wonderful examples of the panache of the roaring twenties. The dial is divided in two distinctive parts with the hours and minutes indicated on the upper half leaving a prominent place for the seconds on the lower half. The clearly legible seconds made the Prince a first choice for doctors, hence its designation as a “doctor’s watch”. The impressively oversized reference 1690UF is one of the rarest of the Prince models. Nicknamed the “Super Prince” due to its massive size, it differentiates itself from its smaller sibling the reference 971 with its 47mm length. The present lot comes in a “Rolesium” case (a special steel alloy used by Rolex) and is the second reference 1690UF in this metal to be offered for auction and the third to appear in public. It is believed that this superb timepiece never went above prototype stage probably due to its large size. The superb overall condition, the playfulness of the dial with its “Art Nouveau” numerals, the elaborate oversized case, and its extreme rarity make the present lot a trophy watch for collectors of the world’s rarest timepieces. Read More
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