In the 1930's after developing their famous Oyster case and before making the transition to specializing in mostly sport watches, Rolex began crafting their Prince line of watches to meet the needs of their exclusive clientele.

The rare and sought-after wristwatch featured in today's offering is a prime example of one of those pieces, a member of the acclaimed Rolex Prince family.

Powered by Rolex's celebrated tonneau movement, considered one of the finest rectangular mechanisms ever built, it easily kept perfect time.

Here are a few of the features that make this wristwatch special:

• Prince Elegante model, a member of the celebrated Rolex Prince family of watches
• Better quality movement featuring an oversized winding barrel and balance wheel. By placing these two mechanisms at opposite ends of the movement the watch achieves incredible levels of accuracy and carries a longer power reserve, enabling it to run longer and more accurately on a single wind
• Solid gold balance screws and high quality escapement insure exceptional timekeeping
• Very elegant and fine solid 14K gold case
• Timeless silver and gold dial

It is in beautiful restored condition. The fabulous 14K gold case with ribbed lugs hoods presents on the wrist as mint. The back shows light wear and light signs of previous polishing. The hallmark on the side of the case is still strong.

The silver dial with gold mirrored markers is bright and attractive, previously very well-restored.

The high-grade, Rolex tonneau movement adjusted to seven (!) positions. One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components with genuine Rolex parts including the click spring and regulator pin, installing a new mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $745 value).

It is keeping extremely accurate time in our testing recording position.

For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new Teju lizard strap and aftermarket Rolex style buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

• Manufacturer: Rolex
• Country of origin: Switzerland, made for the British market
• Serial no.: 386,121
• Year built: c. 1946
• Model: Prince Elegante, reference number 4010
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: Solid 14K gold
• Case markings (inside): Rolex, 31 Victoires De Haute Precision, Geneve, Suisse, .585 (14K), numerous hand-engraved watchmaker's marks showing a fairly extensive service history
• Dial: Silver with mirrored gold painted Arabic and baton indices, signed Rolex, beautifully previously restored
• Dimensions: 20mm wide (excluding crown), 37mm long lug tip-to-tip
• Hands: Original, gold batons
• Movement type: Very high quality, signed Rolex, rhodium plated, oversized balance wheel and winding barrel for enhanced accuracy and longer power reserve, gold balance screws, gold jewel chatons, precision finished escapement
• Jewels: 17 rubies
• Band: Teju lizard, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with aftermarket Rolex style buckle
• Crystal: Acrylic, excellent condition
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is keeping extremely accurate time in our testing recording position.
• Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components with genuine Rolex parts including the click spring and regulator pin, installing a new mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $745 value).
• Warranty: 1-year C.O.T. international warranty. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts.
• Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
• Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee