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The Index — Vintage watches, decoded.References, dials and variants up to 2000

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Rolex Prince 971 · The Index

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Prince
971

Prince 971

Undated2 variants

One of the two original Prince models (with the 1343), on a rectangular Aegler movement with a large seconds sub-dial at six.

Photo of the documented piece at Antiquorum · Photo: Antiquorum · © Antiquorum, used with permission · Source: https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/rolex-ref-971-prince-brancard-lot-377-432

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Variants over time

Production years have not been recorded for these variants.

Variants

Brancard, White and Yellow GoldUndated
9k white- and yellow-gold case with a silver two-tone dial; the 7½-ligne movement is marked “Extra Prima” and “Observatory Quality”, timed in six positions. The catalogued example (case 64948) is dated 1938.
Small seconds“Observatory Quality” movement

Reference specifications

Brand: Rolex
Model: Prince
Reference: 971
Category: Dress
Production: Undated
Date: No
Movement: Manual winding

Specs shared by all variants. Variant pages show where a variant differs.

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Silver CaseUndated

Sterling silver case (stamped Stern, 0.935), catalogued as ref. 971/1490, circa 1930s–40s, 18 × 28 mm.

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