Rolex Prince Brancard 14k Yellow Gold Doctor’s Wristwatch Ref. 1490, circa 1945

Amongst Rolex’s lineup of doctor’s watches, the Brancard stands out as one of those outstanding examples where a bold case design meets groundbreaking technical innovation.

The large scale and signature fluid curves of this model – both, more typical of the 1940’s – were revolutionary for the 1920’s, when this model was introduced.

Despite the high initial list prices of these revolutionary models, the Rolex Prince watches had a solid success.