Swiss 18K white gold hexagonal dress watch with chain Circa 1931

White gold Prince Imperial by Rolex
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A fine Swiss asymmetric 18 carat white gold keyless lever dress watch with a white metal long chain, circa 1931-1932. A rhodium-plated Observatory movement, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to eight positions, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, Rolex patented escapement protecting cap and index regulator. The front is silver showing an eccentric dial with baton indexes for the hours, outer minute divisions and blued steel epee hands, subsidiary seconds below. The irregular hexagonal, polished case with a pendant ring at the top right corner, Glasgow import marks for 1931-1932. Dial signed, case and movement signed and numbered.
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Dimension: 41 x 37 mm
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Signed: Rolex Prince Imperial
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The Prince Imperial reference 1586.
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Rolex is a luxury watch brand that was founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in London, England. Originally called Wilsdorf & Davis, the company later changed its name to Rolex in 1908. Rolex has a rich history of innovation and achievement in the watchmaking industry. In 1910, it was the first watch company to receive the Swiss Certificate of Chronometric Precision, which is awarded to timepieces that pass a series of rigorous tests for accuracy and reliability. In 1926, Rolex introduced the Oyster, the world’s first waterproof wristwatch. This was followed by the introduction of the Perpetual rotor, which automatically winds the watch’s mainspring as the wearer moves their wrist. Over the years, Rolex has continued to innovate and push the boundaries of watchmaking technology. Today, Rolex is one of the most recognized and respected luxury watch brands in the world, known for its precision, durability and timeless style.