{"product_id":"rolex-prince-1490-philippe-beguin-18k-gold-1930s","title":"1930s 1490 Prince x Philippe Beguin","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn unusual early Rolex Prince reference 1490 in 18k yellow gold, dating to the 1930s. The elongated rectangular case houses a beautifully aged dial double signed Rolex and Philippe Beguin, the Geneva retailer, with Arabic numerals, blued steel hands, and the Prince’s characteristic subsidiary seconds display.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding considerably to the watch is its period presentation box, also signed Philippe Beguin — a particularly pleasing accompaniment to the double-signed dial. The inner case bears English hallmarks, pointing to an interesting British connection in the watch’s early history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered by a Rolex Ultra Prima chronometer-grade, 18-ruby manual-wind movement. The crown appears to be a vintage replacement, likely changed sometime during the watch’s long life. Fitted with a new tan crocodile strap and Rolex-signed plated buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly compelling early Prince, combining the distinctive proportions of the reference with a retailer-signed dial and matching Philippe Beguin presentation box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53471555977525,"sku":"FS0028","price":15985.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/3531\/8325\/files\/17__30482.jpg?v=1788742470","url":"https:\/\/fabsuisse.com\/products\/rolex-prince-1490-philippe-beguin-18k-gold-1930s","provider":"Fabsuisse ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}