Although it was created in the same decade that Rolex perfected the water-resistant Oyster case, the Rolex Prince was not designed for rugged situations. Instead, it was intended to complement a gentleman's exquisite formal attire. Despite this, it garnered a dedicated fan base among a select group due to its practicality. The Prince became known as "The Doctor’s Watch" because its seconds sub-dial was particularly useful for physicians in timing a patient's pulse beats.
Although it was created in the same decade that Rolex perfected the water-resistant Oyster case, the Rolex Prince was not designed for rugged situations. Instead, it was intended to complement a gentleman's exquisite formal attire. Despite this, it garnered a dedicated fan base among a select group due to its practicality. The Prince became known as "The Doctor’s Watch" because its seconds sub-dial was particularly useful for physicians in timing a patient's pulse beats.