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Rolex Prince Imperial Pocket Watch Reference 9248

Partially verified

This Rolex pocket watch, identified as the Prince Imperial model, is attributed to a 1947 production date. The object features an open-cased design crafted from 18ct yellow gold, measuring 37 by 41 mm. The movement is manually wound. The white dial displays a time-telling arrangement with a primary hour and minute track in the upper section, accompanied by a subsidiary seconds dial located at the bottom. The dial incorporates applied 18ct yellow gold baton hour markers and Dauphine-style hands. Printing on the dial includes the Rolex crown logo and the text "OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED CHRONOMETER". The specific movement caliber is not identified in the documentation provided. The item is catalogued under reference 9248 and associated with internal lot identifier 3244.

Front view of the Rolex Prince Imperial pocket watch showing the white dial with subsidiary seconds and applied gold indices.
Front view of the Rolex Prince Imperial pocket watch showing the white dial with subsidiary seconds and applied gold indices. — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Pocket watch · Pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Rolex
Reference
9248
Catalogue / lot identifier
3244
Source-reported date
1947
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

Case and External Features

The watch is housed in an open-cased configuration constructed from 18ct yellow gold. The casing exhibits a geometric profile measuring 37 mm by 41 mm, characterized by angled edges and a fixed suspension bow at the top for attachment to a chain.

The case back presents a brushed metallic finish, which displays visible light scratching consistent with handling and usage. The overall geometry follows a non-circular outline, distinguishing the Prince Imperial model within the manufacturer's pocket watch range.

Evidence for this section
  • “قاب این ساعت با ساختار باز (Open cased) از طلای زرد ۱۸ عیار طراحی شده و ابعاد آن ۳۷ در ۴۱ میلی‌متر ثبت شده است.”

Dial and Indication

The white dial is partitioned into two distinct functional areas. The upper section contains the primary hour and minute display, marked by applied 18ct yellow gold baton indices and complemented by Dauphine-style central hands. The printing on the dial includes the brand name and chronometer designation.

The lower section features a subsidiary seconds dial, which also utilizes applied baton markers to track elapsed time. The peripheral layout includes minute markers printed on the outer edge of the upper dial portion.

Evidence for this section
  • “صفحه ساعت به رنگ سفید طراحی شده و ساختار چیدمان آن شامل صفحه بالایی ساعت با خطوط چاپی دقیقه‌شمار در حاشیه خارجی، نشانگرهای برجسته از جنس طلای زرد ۱۸ عیار با فرم باتوم، و عقربه‌های مدل دوفین (Dauphine) است.”
  • “در بخش زیرین صفحه، یک صفحه فرعی ثانیه‌شمار مستقل با نشانگرهای برجسته قرار گرفته است.”

Movement and Identification

The timepiece is powered by a manually wound movement. While the specific mechanical caliber is not disclosed, the watch is catalogued by the manufacturer under reference 9248 and is dated to 1947.

Internal tracking of the object is facilitated by the lot number 3244, as reported in the provided documentation.

Evidence for this section
  • “این ساعت از یک موتور کوکی دستی بهره می‌برد.”
  • “مدل Prince Imperial از تولیدات کمتر دیده‌شده رولکس در قالب ساعت جیبی است و این نمونه ساخت سال ۱۹۴۷ معرفی شده است.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber used within the 9248 reference?
  • Are there surviving archival production figures for the 18ct gold Prince Imperial pocket watch model?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Rolex Prince Imperial Pocket Watch Reference 9248
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
ModelPrince Imperial“Prince Imperial”
Material18ct yellow gold“طلای زرد ۱۸ عیار”
Dimensions37 x 41 mm“ابعاد آن ۳۷ در ۴۱ میلی‌متر”
MovementManual“موتور کوکی دستی”
Lot ID3244“شناسه 3244 است”

Visible details

  • Applied gold baton markers on both main and subsidiary dials
  • Dauphine-style hands for hours and minutes
  • The case back shows signs of fine surface wear and scratching
  • The dial features the text 'OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED CHRONOMETER'

Research qualifications

  • The source does not verify the original state of the dial finish or potential restoration
  • The specific caliber of the manual movement is not stated in the provided information

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

Consulted source

18ct yellow gold Rolex ref. 9248 'Prince Imperial' pocketwatch. Made 1947

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 6cc39a5356

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