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Old 25 August 2017, 03:39 PM   #1
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Rolex Prince Observatory

I have a Rolex Prince Observatory and have been told that there are 17 different models of them. I have looked at over 200 photos and not seen one that has the same dial as mine. My watch has the word OBSERVATORY printed over the top of the seconds dial. Does anyone know what the name of my model is?
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Old 25 August 2017, 04:07 PM   #2
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I'm not at all familiar with vintage models, but those who are will likely ask you to post a photo of your watch.
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Old 25 August 2017, 05:00 PM   #3
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yes , we need pics
Observatory usually indicates a high end chronometer movement

Pics of the watch case and dial will help.
There is usually a reference number on the case back

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Old 26 August 2017, 04:11 PM   #4
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I'm not at all familiar with vintage models, but those who are will likely ask you to post a photo of your watch.
How can I send you photos of the watch?
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Old 26 August 2017, 04:12 PM   #5
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yes , we need pics
Observatory usually indicates a high end chronometer movement

Pics of the watch case and dial will help.
There is usually a reference number on the case back

Julian
How can I send photos?
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Old 26 August 2017, 04:18 PM   #6
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rather than send - post any pics you have

you will need a photo host service like imgur or photo bucket

Worst case scenario email to me and I will post them

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Old 26 August 2017, 04:38 PM   #7
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Big NO to photobucket, if u want to use pic on a forum outside...!
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Old 30 August 2017, 07:01 AM   #8
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The only one that I have ever seen with OBSERVATORY in that position was called a Corvette. However it was clearly labeled as such. I can probably find the pic if you want to see it.

On my Wellington it is placed at the bottom, straight across between the 7 & 5 numbers
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Old 30 August 2017, 07:20 AM   #9
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Derek at Watches To Buy may be able to help you as I believe he deals in this sort of vintage Rolex. I believe he is member here and here is his wed site

https://watchestobuy.com
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