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Rolex Prince Ref. 1490 "Factory Lacquered Black Dial"

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Cette Rolex Prince référence 1490 est une montre particulièrement remarquable, issue de l’une des périodes les plus créatives de Rolex.

Lancée dans les années 1930, la Prince Brancard est aujourd’hui souvent surnommée « Doctor’s Watch ». Son architecture très lisible, avec les heures et minutes dans la partie supérieure du cadran et une grande petite seconde séparée à 6 heures, permettait notamment aux médecins de mesurer facilement le pouls de leurs patients.

Cet exemplaire se distingue par son magnifique cadran noir laqué, entièrement d’origine et jamais restauré. Il porte également une signature Bucherer, témoignage des liens historiques entre Rolex et l’un de ses grands détaillants suisses.

Le boîtier en or jaune possède la silhouette caractéristique de la Prince Brancard, avec ses côtés évasés et ses lignes Art déco immédiatement reconnaissables. Il a été très peu poli et conserve encore de belles proportions et des arêtes bien définies.

Autre élément particulièrement intéressant : la montre est accompagnée de son bracelet en or d’époque, une configuration devenue beaucoup plus rare aujourd’hui, la majorité des Rolex Prince que l’on rencontre étant désormais montées sur cuir.

La référence 1490 compte parmi les Prince les plus emblématiques de cette période. Avec son cadran noir, sa signature Bucherer, son boîtier en or jaune et son bracelet en or, cet exemplaire réunit une combinaison particulièrement séduisante pour les collectionneurs de Rolex Art déco.

 

This Rolex Prince reference 1490 is a particularly remarkable watch from one of the most creative periods in Rolex history.

Introduced in the 1930s, the Prince Brancard is often referred to today as the “Doctor’s Watch.” Its highly legible layout, with the hours and minutes displayed in the upper section of the dial and a large subsidiary seconds counter at 6 o’clock, made it particularly practical for doctors when taking a patient’s pulse.

This example stands out for its beautiful original black lacquered dial, which has never been restored. It also carries a Bucherer signature, reflecting the historic relationship between Rolex and one of Switzerland’s most important retailers.

The yellow gold case features the distinctive Brancard architecture, with flared sides and unmistakable Art Deco proportions. It has been only lightly polished and still retains strong lines and well-defined edges.

Another particularly interesting detail is its period gold bracelet. This configuration is much rarer today, as most surviving Rolex Prince watches are now found on leather straps.

Reference 1490 is one of the most recognizable Prince models of the era. With its black dial, Bucherer signature, yellow gold case, and gold bracelet, this example brings together a particularly attractive combination for collectors of Art Deco Rolex watches.

 

Reference 1490
Year 1933
Movement Manual winding, Rolex 350
Dimensions 23 x 42 mm
Material Yellow gold
Strap Yellow gold 
Box & Papers No

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