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Rolex Prince Doctor's Watch Reference 1768

Partially verified

This Rolex Prince Doctor's Watch, bearing reference 1768, is a manual-wind timepiece dating to the 1930s. The watch features an elongated, rectangular case with art deco geometric styling and is equipped with a dual-dial configuration. The upper portion displays hours and minutes with art deco style Arabic numerals and blued steel hands, while the lower section features a large seconds sub-dial. The dial is two-toned with a silver panel and includes the signatures "Swiss Made", "Fab Suisse", and "Chronometre". Power is supplied by a manual-wind movement with chronometer certification. The watch is presented on a bamboo-style metallic bracelet featuring a clasp marked with "4/56" and is accompanied by a Rolex box. According to the source, the dial is in original, unrestored condition, and the movement has been serviced. The crown exhibits signs of chrome wear and patina.

Front view of the Rolex Prince Doctor's Watch, reference 1768, on a bamboo bracelet.
Front view of the Rolex Prince Doctor's Watch, reference 1768, on a bamboo bracelet. — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Manual-wind rectangular wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Rolex
Reference
1768
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1930s
Source-reported place
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Dial and Case Design

The watch features a rectangular case with geometric design elements attributed to the art deco era. The dial is arranged in a two-tone layout with a primary silver-toned panel containing the hour and minute indicators. These are rendered in Arabic numerals in an art deco style, paired with blued steel hands.

The lower half of the dial contains a prominent sub-seconds register, which provided increased readability for pulse measurement, a function that led to the identification of this model as a Doctor’s Watch. The dial displays the markings "Swiss Made," "Fab Suisse," and "Chronometre." The case retains its original form, though the winding crown shows signs of chrome erosion and age-related patina.

Evidence for this section
  • “طراحی این اثر متأثر از سبک آرت دکو بوده و فرم کشیده و هندسی آن جلوه‌ای خاص از طراحی‌های دوران اوایل قرن بیستم را بازتاب می‌دهد.”
  • “صفحه ساعت دارای امضای دوگانه «Swiss Made» و «Fab Suisse» به همراه عبارت نادر «Chronometre» است.”
  • “روی سرکوک کوک ساعت مقداری از لایه کروم دچار فرسایش شده و پتینای گذر زمان را نشان می‌دهد.”

Movement and Functionality

The timepiece is powered by a manual-wind movement, described as having chronometer certification. This mechanism supports the watch's function as a precision timing instrument, particularly regarding the seconds display.

The source reports that the movement has been fully serviced by the collection's watchmaker. The accuracy and functionality of the watch are presented based on the seller's declarations, as the source acknowledges that these details have not undergone an independent expert assessment.

Evidence for this section
  • “موتور ساعت دارای مکانیزم کوکی دستی و دارای تاییدیه کرنومتر (Chronometer) است.”
  • “بر اساس گزارش منبع، ساعت توسط ساعت‌ساز مجموعه به‌طور کامل سرویس شده است.”
  • “کلیه مشخصات، توصیفات و وضعیت کارکرد ساعت مستقیماً به اظهارات فروشنده استناد داده شده است”

Bracelet and Accessories

The watch is fitted with a bamboo-style metallic bracelet. The clasp of this bracelet is marked with the inscription "4/56".

In addition to the timepiece and its bracelet, the listing includes a green-colored Rolex box provided as part of the set.

Evidence for this section
  • “بند ساعت از نوع بامبو (Bamboo) مجهز به قفل ساخت رولکس با حک «4/56» است”
  • “همراه با جعبه سبز رنگ رولکس عرضه شده است.”

Open research questions

  • Is there a specific serial number recorded on the case back beyond the reference number?
  • What are the precise historical production records for reference 1768 within the Rolex Prince series?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Rolex Prince Doctor's Watch Reference 1768
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerRolex“سازنده: Rolex”
ModelPrince Doctor’s Watch“مدل: Prince Doctor’s Watch”
Reference1768“شماره رفرنس: 1768”
Date1930s“تاریخ ساخت این ساعت به دهه ۱۹۳۰ میلادی بازمی‌گردد.”
BraceletBamboo model“بند ساعت از نوع بامبو (Bamboo)”
Clasp4/56“قفل ساخت رولکس با حک «4/56» است”
DialTwo-tone with silver panel“صفحه ساعت دارای ساختار دورنگ (Two-tone) با پنل نقره‌ای است”
MovementManual wind“موتور ساعت دارای مکانیزم کوکی دستی”

Visible details

  • Large seconds sub-dial positioned at the bottom of the dial
  • Bamboo-style link bracelet
  • Visible wear and chrome erosion on the winding crown
  • Art deco style Arabic numeral hour markers

Research qualifications

  • The exact production year within the 1930s is not verified
  • Chronometer certification is reported based on source claims

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی وینتیج Rolex Prince Doctor’s Watch رفرنس 1768

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record d3da36e5b3

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