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A similar watch is illustrated in Wristwatches Rolex by O. Patrizzi on page 54.
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ROLEX. A 14 CARAT GOLD "PRINCE 1/4 CENTURY CLUB" WRISTWATCH
SIGNED ROLEX, EATON, CIRCA 1940
With rectangular nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, mono-metallic balance, the silvered matt dial with numerals spelling for 1/4 Century Club, subsidiary seconds, the rectangular case with raised bezel and downturned lugs, inscribed snap on back, case, dial and movement signed.
42 mm. long.
SIGNED ROLEX, EATON, CIRCA 1940
With rectangular nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, mono-metallic balance, the silvered matt dial with numerals spelling for 1/4 Century Club, subsidiary seconds, the rectangular case with raised bezel and downturned lugs, inscribed snap on back, case, dial and movement signed.
42 mm. long.