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yumenuu · 28 July 2019, 11:01 PM

Hi all,

Was at the local market today and came across the "Prince-esque" vintage Rolex and was wondering if anyone might be able to shed more light on it? Curious about the model so I can try to find out more information about it and if it's authentic.

It ran quite well and though the crown was a bit bent out, it turned well and the hands were smooth in changing the time.

Sorry for the bad dial photos, I had a bad focus from my mobile and didn't noticed till after the fact. Also, since my post count is low, I had to manual attach the photos and compress them pretty badly to get it on here.

Hoping you can still get a feel of it from the layout of the dial.

Cheers

Toronto Soup King · 30 July 2019, 12:30 AM

I can't find that case in Dowling/Hess but that doesn't mean it's not genuine, Rolex contracted out cases back then. You'd have to get the back off to see what movement is in there but...lots of things say "Rolex" on them that aren't truly Rolex.

offrdmania · 30 July 2019, 12:38 AM

It may just be a boutique case where a Rolex movement was dropped into it. Hard to tell without opening it up. There will be a lot of info under the movement inside that case.

BisonHead · 30 July 2019, 01:37 AM

Its nice, bit of gentle TLC and i think it would be a stunner.

FloridaSam · 30 July 2019, 05:10 AM

That cases looks almost identical to my 1935 Hamilton Drake.

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yumenuu · 30 July 2019, 07:17 PM

Wow, the case on that drake is spot on. I found the watch in a weekly market in town, but it belongs to a local antique store. I'll try to see if I can get pictures of the movement from them (they did mention getting the watch serviced by their watchmaker) to get down to the bottom of this mystery...

watch-guy.com · 30 July 2019, 08:00 PM

Possibly french cased in an Egyptian style

Julian

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MILGAUSS88 · 30 July 2019, 10:14 PM

Case looks to be from the 1930's.
I do not see in wear through, so good chance that it has a solid gold case.
Appears to be authentic, but as mentioned the case and movement should be looked at, to determine for sure.
Pretty easy to open and remove movement, case appears to be hinged.
Rolex probably made over a hundred different dress watch variations during this period.
None of which are desirable other than the Prince that I am aware of.

MILGAUSS88 · 31 July 2019, 04:57 AM

Just noticed the price tag. 9 carat gold, Australian (I assume cased) for $500. As is. Rolex sent uncased movements to some countries so, this is probably correct.
I would say worth the money if the movement is signed Rolex.

But as is, either you better have a good watch repairman, or plan on reselling it for a little profit.
As I mentioned previously, not a desirable watch. But, there is usually someone in the market for a cheap Rolex.

jeff hess · 30 September 2019, 11:37 PM

a heckuva buy for 500 dollars....in just about any currency. Watch looks legit though. Looks similar to many made for Canadian market. Any updates?

30 July 2019, 12:38 AM	#3
offrdmania 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,991	It may just be a boutique case where a Rolex movement was dropped into it. Hard to tell without opening it up. There will be a lot of info under the movement inside that case. __________________ TRF Member 11738

30 July 2019, 12:30 AM	#2
Toronto Soup King "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Pete Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: 1016. Posts: 694	I can't find that case in Dowling/Hess but that doesn't mean it's not genuine, Rolex contracted out cases back then. You'd have to get the back off to see what movement is in there but...lots of things say "Rolex" on them that aren't truly Rolex.

30 July 2019, 01:37 AM	#4
BisonHead "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: UK Watch: Sub,SD,DJ,OP Posts: 1,950	Its nice, bit of gentle TLC and i think it would be a stunner.

30 July 2019, 05:10 AM	#5
FloridaSam "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Sam Location: Sunny Florida Watch: Rolex 16013 Posts: 291	That cases looks almost identical to my 1935 Hamilton Drake. ]

30 July 2019, 07:17 PM	#6
yumenuu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Melbourne Posts: 9	Wow, the case on that drake is spot on. I found the watch in a weekly market in town, but it belongs to a local antique store. I'll try to see if I can get pictures of the movement from them (they did mention getting the watch serviced by their watchmaker) to get down to the bottom of this mystery...

30 July 2019, 08:00 PM	#7
watch-guy.com Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: United States Posts: 501	Possibly french cased in an Egyptian style Julian Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 July 2019, 10:14 PM	#8
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 3,175	Case looks to be from the 1930's. I do not see in wear through, so good chance that it has a solid gold case. Appears to be authentic, but as mentioned the case and movement should be looked at, to determine for sure. Pretty easy to open and remove movement, case appears to be hinged. Rolex probably made over a hundred different dress watch variations during this period. None of which are desirable other than the Prince that I am aware of.

31 July 2019, 04:57 AM	#9
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 3,175	Just noticed the price tag. 9 carat gold, Australian (I assume cased) for $500. As is. Rolex sent uncased movements to some countries so, this is probably correct. I would say worth the money if the movement is signed Rolex. But as is, either you better have a good watch repairman, or plan on reselling it for a little profit. As I mentioned previously, not a desirable watch. But, there is usually someone in the market for a cheap Rolex.

30 September 2019, 11:37 PM	#10
jeff hess "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Jeffrey P Hess Location: florida Watch: Patek and Ball Posts: 516	a heckuva buy for 500 dollars....in just about any currency. Watch looks legit though. Looks similar to many made for Canadian market. Any updates?

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