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GerardoG · 25 April 2006, 01:59 AM

this model was introduced some time ago @ Basel; it has been featured on watch magazines and praised as a nice re-edition....but so far not even Rolex posts it on their website. This is (at least to me) kind of odd; why make so much noise about something and not even have it in your webpage? Does this watch exist at all? Maybe quality problems have not allowed Rolex to release it? The gold/starp datejust was presented and released much faster...or should I say, was released!

padi56 · 25 April 2006, 02:08 AM

Not seen one in the flesh, but give me a S.steel prince from the 30s-40s any-day, before this new pretender.

25 April 2006, 02:14 AM

I haven't seen one either, but I haven't looked for it so who knows... my AD may have one.

But it is in April's issue of WatchTime.

Uncle-AJ · 25 April 2006, 02:28 AM

I don't want to see it. It's not a patch on the original design.

GerardoG · 25 April 2006, 03:11 AM

Well, I think it is a matter of taste; but I would like to SEE one. So far, nothing.....strange.....

Earl · 25 April 2006, 03:18 AM

This is what *bay has to offer atm. http://jewelry.search.ebay.com/princ...Z1QQsofocusZpf

padi56 · 25 April 2006, 04:07 AM

Like this one Earl very nice indeed.

Today, there are relatively few rectangular watches and even fewer rectangular shaped movements.Gruen made an extraordinarily similar watch in the late 20s-40s to the Rolex Prince,and using the same Aegler 15j to 18j movement.In the early years 1920s-40s Rolex sold most of there watches mainly to the English market (where Wilsdorf and Davis originally established their watch business).Gruen was given the rights in the United States by Aegler,but now Gruen doctor or duo dial watches sell for a lot less than Rolex.Although movement is the same and basically the only difference is having Rolex on the dial.

Ebay picture..

Earl · 25 April 2006, 04:30 AM

Yes Peter the front and back of the movement is spectacular here are the ones which go with the watch you posted Peter from eBay.

25 April 2006, 04:58 AM

I actually prefer the look of the new model. But I'd never come close to remotely wanting one.

Prince · 25 April 2006, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Not seen one in the flesh, but give me a S.steel prince from the 30s-40s any-day, before this new pretender.

Amen to that!

JJ Irani · 25 April 2006, 05:52 AM

Never liked square watches so I guess I can step aside from this one, guys!!

Prince · 25 April 2006, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Never liked square watches so I guess I can step aside from this one, guys!!

Quite understand, JJ. I DO, however, like a "tank" design and would LOVE to have the one in my avatar (padi wants it, too!). I have this "sorta-square" one now, however...

padi56 · 25 April 2006, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Quite understand, JJ. I DO, however, like a "tank" design and would LOVE to have the one in my avatar (padi wants it, too!). I have this "sorta-square" one now, however...

Yes afraid thats my holy grail of watches,doubt now if I will ever own one but can live in hope I suppose.

Manatee · 26 April 2006, 04:13 AM

I haven't seen one, and the dealers I know don't even know when they'll see one. I'd much rather spend the money on a Calatrava or Gondolo, though.

26 April 2006, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Manatee

I haven't seen one, and the dealers I know don't even know when they'll see one. I'd much rather spend the money on a Calatrava or Gondolo, though.

Good call. Plus, a gondolo will get you to the top of a mountain, too. ;~)

JJ Irani · 26 April 2006, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Good call. Plus, a gondolo will get you to the top of a mountain, too. ;~)

I thought a "gondolo" was a boat used on Venecian waters!!

26 April 2006, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I thought a "gondolo" was a boat used on Venecian waters!!

Gondola or gondolo... six of one, half dozen of the other.

25 April 2006, 01:59 AM	#1
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Call to all members: has ANYONE seen the new Rolex Prince? this model was introduced some time ago @ Basel; it has been featured on watch magazines and praised as a nice re-edition....but so far not even Rolex posts it on their website. This is (at least to me) kind of odd; why make so much noise about something and not even have it in your webpage? Does this watch exist at all? Maybe quality problems have not allowed Rolex to release it? The gold/starp datejust was presented and released much faster...or should I say, was released!

25 April 2006, 02:08 AM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,554	Not seen one in the flesh, but give me a S.steel prince from the 30s-40s any-day, before this new pretender. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

25 April 2006, 02:28 AM	#4
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	I don't want to see it. It's not a patch on the original design. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

25 April 2006, 04:07 AM	#7
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,554	Like this one Earl very nice indeed. Today, there are relatively few rectangular watches and even fewer rectangular shaped movements.Gruen made an extraordinarily similar watch in the late 20s-40s to the Rolex Prince,and using the same Aegler 15j to 18j movement.In the early years 1920s-40s Rolex sold most of there watches mainly to the English market (where Wilsdorf and Davis originally established their watch business).Gruen was given the rights in the United States by Aegler,but now Gruen doctor or duo dial watches sell for a lot less than Rolex.Although movement is the same and basically the only difference is having Rolex on the dial. Ebay picture.. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

25 April 2006, 05:52 AM	#11
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Never liked square watches so I guess I can step aside from this one, guys!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

25 April 2006, 02:14 AM	#3
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	I haven't seen one either, but I haven't looked for it so who knows... my AD may have one. But it is in April's issue of WatchTime.

25 April 2006, 03:11 AM	#5
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Well, I think it is a matter of taste; but I would like to SEE one. So far, nothing.....strange.....

25 April 2006, 03:18 AM	#6
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	This is what *bay has to offer atm. http://jewelry.search.ebay.com/princ...Z1QQsofocusZpf

25 April 2006, 04:58 AM	#9
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	I actually prefer the look of the new model. But I'd never come close to remotely wanting one.

26 April 2006, 04:13 AM	#14
Manatee Banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington DC Are Posts: 677	I haven't seen one, and the dealers I know don't even know when they'll see one. I'd much rather spend the money on a Calatrava or Gondolo, though.

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