The asymmetric Prince models 3362 and 3361 were introduced on the early 40s as a doomed attempt to update the Prince which by now was in the third decade of its life; the unusual case shape is a result of the added height needed for the indirect drive to the centre seconds of the model 3361. A useful fringe benefit was that the watch was now easier to read on the wrist; despite this these expensive watches failed to find a ready market as most of the world was engaged in World War Two.
A rare pink gold asymmetric wristwatch
SIGNED ROLEX AND R.W.C. LTD.,MODEL PRINCE ASYMMETRIC, MODEL NO. 3362, CASE NO. 62486, 1940S
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A rare pink gold asymmetric wristwatch
Signed Rolex and R.W.C. Ltd.,model Prince Asymmetric, model no. 3362, case no. 62486, 1940s
The nickel plated chronometer movement jewelled to the third with superbalance adjusted to seven positions, the matt dial with Arabic numerals and large subsidiary seconds, the pink gold rectangular case with asymmetric sides and concave shoulders, with snap on back, case, dial and movement signed
46 x 19 mm.
Signed Rolex and R.W.C. Ltd.,model Prince Asymmetric, model no. 3362, case no. 62486, 1940s
The nickel plated chronometer movement jewelled to the third with superbalance adjusted to seven positions, the matt dial with Arabic numerals and large subsidiary seconds, the pink gold rectangular case with asymmetric sides and concave shoulders, with snap on back, case, dial and movement signed
46 x 19 mm.