Rolex Prince Doctor's Watch Reference 1768
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1930s
Maker / issuer
RolexThis Rolex Prince Doctor's Watch, bearing reference 1768, is a manual-wind timepiece dating to the 1930s. The watch features an elongated, rectangular case with art deco geometric styling and is equipped with a dual-dial configuration.
The upper portion displays hours and minutes with art deco style Arabic numerals and blued steel hands, while the lower section features a large seconds sub-dial. The dial is two-toned with a silver panel and includes the signatures "Swiss Made", "Fab Suisse", and "Chronometre". Power is supplied by a manual-wind movement with chronometer certification. The watch is presented on a bamboo-style metallic bracelet featuring a clasp marked with "4/56" and is accompanied by a Rolex box.
According to the source, the dial is in original, unrestored condition, and the movement has been serviced. The crown exhibits signs of chrome wear and patina.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1930s
- Dial
- Two-tone with silver panel
- Type
- Manual-wind rectangular wristwatch
- Clasp
- 4/56
- Maker
- Rolex
- Model
- Prince Doctor’s Watch
- Bracelet
- Bamboo model
- Movement
- Manual wind
- Reference
- 1768
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Visible features
- • Large seconds sub-dial positioned at the bottom of the dial • Bamboo-style link bracelet • Visible wear and chrome erosion on the winding crown • Art deco style Arabic numeral hour markers
- Dial and Case Design
- The watch features a rectangular case with geometric design elements attributed to the art deco era. The dial is arranged in a two-tone layout with a primary silver-toned panel containing the hour and minute indicators. These are rendered in Arabic numerals in an art deco style, paired with blued steel hands. The lower half of the dial contains a prominent sub-seconds register, which provided increased readability for pulse measurement, a function that led to the identification of this model as a Doctor’s Watch. The dial displays the markings "Swiss Made," "Fab Suisse," and "Chronometre." The case retains its original form, though the winding crown shows signs of chrome erosion and age-related patina.
- Bracelet and Accessories
- The watch is fitted with a bamboo-style metallic bracelet. The clasp of this bracelet is marked with the inscription "4/56". In addition to the timepiece and its bracelet, the listing includes a green-colored Rolex box provided as part of the set.
- Movement and Functionality
- The timepiece is powered by a manual-wind movement, described as having chronometer certification. This mechanism supports the watch's function as a precision timing instrument, particularly regarding the seconds display. The source reports that the movement has been fully serviced by the collection's watchmaker. The accuracy and functionality of the watch are presented based on the seller's declarations, as the source acknowledges that these details have not undergone an independent expert assessment.
Identification
- Reference
- 1768
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The exact production year within the 1930s is not verified
- Research required: Chronometer certification is reported based on source claims