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How do I use a doctor's watch?
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To use a doctor's watch, use the large dial to track the time. The smaller dial is for measuring a patient's pulse. If you would like to try it, find the pulse point and wait for the second hand to reach the 12 o'clock position. Then, count the number of beats you hear until the second hand returns to that point. You'll find a selection of doctor's watches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Rare Rolex Prince Jump Hour Doctor's Watch Steel 1491
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare vintage Rolex Prince reference 149, produced circa 1939, known as “Doctor’s Watch” from the late Art Deco period, characterised by its elongated dual-register dial layout.
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
14 Kt Gold Alpina Gruen / Rolex Prince Doctors Jump Hour Wrist Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
14 Kt Gold Alpina Gruen / Rolex Prince Doctors Jump Hour Wrist Watch
Extremely Rare Collectors !
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Rare Heavy 18CT Gold Keyless Lever Independent Second Full Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This watch was an early form of doctors watch that enabled the doctor to time a pulse.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Peter Desmarais St. Martins Court Leister Square Rose Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Movement: The gilt full plate cylinder escapement, pierced and engraved balance cock, with diamond end stone, silver regulation dial with an original dust cover fully signed and numb...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Pocket Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Doctors Pulsation Chronograph Manual Watch
By Universal Genève
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Geneve Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Three Register Chronograph / Drs. Pulsation
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
DIMENSIONS: Length 45mm X Diameter 3...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Eterna Stainless Steel 1930's Doctor's Pulsation Chronograph Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Eterna Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Two Register Chronograph / 30 Pulsations
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
DIMENSIONS: Length 47mm X Diameter 37m...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel


