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1960s Georges L’Enfant 18k gold bracelet
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in Malmö, SE
From France’s most revered goldsmith.
The intricately woven links of a Georges L’Enfant bracelet
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Link Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Daytona Black MOP Diamond Dial Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch 116523
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Daytona Black MOP Diamond Dial Black PVD/DLC Coated l Watch 116523
Category
2010s European Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Zenith Movement Daytona Rare Champagne Mark I Floating Dial 16523
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
excellent condition, comes complete with a Rolex box and Punched Papers dated April 1989.
NB: This
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Bracelet Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust with a 36mm 18K yellow gold case and an Aftermarket Mother of Pearl Diamond dial
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Yellow Gold MOP Diamond Dial Bezel Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Mens Watch 16233. Officially certified
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Steel, Yellow Gold
George L'Enfant 1970 For Rolex Watch Very Rare Op-Art Pendant 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An Op-Art pendant watch by George L'Enfant for Rolex Watch Co.
A fantastic and extremely rare
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modernist More Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georges Lenfant 18 Karat Yellow Gold Woven Circles Bracelet
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in New York, NY
Rolex, Hermès, and Vacheron Constantin. This subtle mark of distinction symbolized not just the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Retro Retro Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tudor Princess Oysterdate by Rolex Watch
By Tudor
Located in Roma, IT
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Tudor Oysterdate Princess
Reference 92400
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
31.45CT Emerald Cut Natural Diamond Tennis Bracelet 6.9" Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
natural diamond - that makes every stone to way over 1.00CT each. Diamonds are well matched in color - K-L
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Tennis Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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Cartier Havana Cigar Band Ring, 1970
By Cartier
Located in Riverdale, NY
Iconic and collectible Cartier Havana Cigar Band Ring in 18k gold with matte red enamel. There is loss on enamel on both sides (see pix) and some on central motif. Gold is in good co...
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Vintage 1970s American Artisan Band Rings
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Ladies Datejust 26mm 18k Gold & Steel Watch ICED 1.5ct Diamonds White Dial
By Rolex
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Datejust 26mm Watch. A Pre-owned watch w/ Gift Box. Watch is 100% Authentic and Comes with Authenticity Card. Watch Reference is 69173 and is in Excellent Condition (See Pictur...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel
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Cartier Rose Gold Unique Diamond Set Tourbillon Skeleton Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
An 18k Rose Gold Piece Unique Flying Tourbillon Skeleton Rotonde Gents Wristwatch, skeleton dial with roman numerals III, IX and XII and hour markers formed by the movement bridges, ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Rolex Vintage Steel Manual Wind Ref 6424 Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1954 Rolex Reference 6424 Wrist Watch, 36 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster case. Caliber 1215 Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle Lever movement, Rolex Logo Crown. New Custom Vin...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Ladies Rolex 2Tone Gold/SS Datejust Bracelet Watch Diamond Dial Bezel ref 6917
By Rolex
Located in Richmond, CA
An elegant ladies Rolex in 2 tone yellow gold and stainless steel, with a 2 tone Rolex jubilee bracelet. The dial is gold, custom set with aftermarket diamond markers. The aftermarke...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag White Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in jewel toned Bordeaux.
Exquisite and rare color, this Hermes Birkin bag with 18K White Gold...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Rolex Men's Stainless Steel Model 15010 Oyster Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Popular Men's Rolex Wrist Watch Model 15010 with 33mm Steel Case and Stainless Steel Oyster Bracelet.
This chronometer is a perpetual date only watch and has a factory new 15010 Role...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Historical Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Big Red 6263 steel 1979
By Rolex
Located in Bilbao, ES
First launched in 1963 and created specifically for the world of automotive racing, the Rolex Daytona collection is arguably one of the most popular and universally respected lines o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Submariner 116619
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Submariner "Smurf" in 18k white gold. Auto w/ sweep seconds. 40 mm case size. With box and booklets. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 116619. Circa 2010s. Fine Pre-owned Ro...
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20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Rolex Mens Datejust Black PVD 116234 Diamond Roman
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description)
Brand - Rolex
Gender - Unisex
Model - 116234 Datejust
Metals - Stainless steel - Black PVD Coated
Case size - 36mm
Bezel - White gold fluted -PVD Coated
Crystal ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona 18K Yellow Gold Rainbow Diamond 116598RBOW Watch w/ Box Set, 2013
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex
Model: 116598RBOW
Year: 2013
Serial number: 1Vxxxxxx
Reference: C03745
Rolex is a watch manufacturer that can alternate seamlessly from classic to avant-garde designs, ...
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Hermes Paris Vintage Gold Anchor Chain Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Greenwich, CT
It is said that a chain is no stronger than its weakest link and this Hermes Paris vintage 18 karat yellow gold anchor chain is 35" of continuous power and style. Signed Hermes Pari...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
1940s mariner rope anchor chain 18 karat yellow gold bracelet
Located in Malmö, SE
This is nautical bracelet holds its own! It incorporates the ships hefty ropes with the steady large anchor chain. French gold marks for 18 karat. Illegible maker's mark, but I have ...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Link Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes 'Chain d'Ancre' Vintage Gold Link Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Greenwich, CT
Circle yourself in precious gold with this iconic Hermes Paris vintage medium size 'chain d'ancre' 17" toggle link necklace. Signed Hermes. Circa 1980. 18 karat polished yellow gold.
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Ladies TT Oyster Perpetual MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex
Model : Oyster Perpetual
Gender : Ladies
Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel
Case Size : 24 mm
Dial : Custom Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial (This dial is not orig...
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Alhambra 12 Motifs Long Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bilbao, ES
Lucky Alhambra long necklace, 12 motifs, 18K yellow gold, carnelian, tiger’s eye, white and gray mother-of-pearl, malachite.
REF. VCARD80100
Carnelian: 2 stones
Malachite: 3 stones
M...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Malachite, Carnelian, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Daytona Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16523
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
, screw-down push-buttons, L -series, d=40mm
MOVEMENT
caliber Rolex 4030 (Zenith), automatic
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Cosmography Daytona Wristwatch Ref 16523
By Rolex
Located in Westlake Village, CA
on its own or as a “donor” for a more important, gold example. Matching its L serial number, this
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch with a Salmon Dial, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960's Vintage Rolex 14k Yellow Gold Rolex Recognition Watch Issued from L'Oreal Cosmetics with
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel “L” Series Zenith Daytona Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
“L” series example has a four line dial, special MK I bezel with 55 units (use only for R and L
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Prince Railway Manual Wristwatch Ref L 862
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Prince Railway Ref L 862 Men's Watch - Manual winding. Gold case ( 20 mm x 37 m ). White dial
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
Pre-Owned Early “L Series” Rolex “Zenith” Daytona Ref. #16523
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Noted for its unpolished case, distinctive patina and uncommon-for-the-model black “inverted 6” dial, this is a handsome example of this prized model. It has been guarded in mint ori...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Zenith Movement Cosmograph Daytona L Serial Rare Floating Porcelain Dial
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
with a Rolex box and Punched Papers dated April 1990.
NB: This timepiece is an L serial with a
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel "Bull's Eye" Dial l Stylized Wristwatch Ref 4498
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
black strap, also available with rare Rolex HK bracelet.
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 69174G Ladies 10P Diamond Silver Engraved Dial L-Series Watch
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
Discover the timeless elegance of the Rolex Datejust 10P Diamond 69174G, a pre-owned luxury
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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Silver, White Gold
Rolex 15223 Date Champagne Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex
Model: Date
Reference Number: 15223
Serial: “L”
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Dial
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex President Midsize 18K Yellow Gold Watch 6827
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Midsize 18K Yellow Gold Watch 6827 - Automatic winding. 18K Yellow gold l (31mm
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
18K Yellow Gold Ladies Diamond Rolex Watch, Datejust
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18k Yellow Gold ladies Rolex Datejust with factory Diamond dial.
26MM case size.
The Diamond
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20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Daytona Mechanical Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic Cosmograph Daytona in 904 L steel and 18kt yellow gold. Beautiful Mother of pearl diamond
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Stainless Steel Date White Roman Ref. 6516
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE
Trust this stainless steel Rolex 6516 Swiss Automatic
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Milgauss Blue Dial Wristwatch Ref 116400
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
2009 Rolex steel Milgauss 116400. Hard to find blue face, clear crystal. Anti-magnetic shield
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18238
By Rolex
Located in Cape May, NJ
Rolex Presidential
Composition: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Case and Bracelet
Model: 18238
Bezel
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Tapestry Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Cape May, NJ
Brand: Rolex
Model #: 16233
Year: L Serial Number Circa 1990
Composition: Stainless Steel & 18K
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies yellow gold diamond “Sea Urchin” Bracelet manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Unique and rare, this 1960s Rolex is hand made of 18 karat yellow gold and boasts a three
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Salmon Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16234
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex
MPN: 16234
Model: Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Diameter: 36mm
Crystal
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Neo Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref 1623, Attractive & Rare Dial, Jubilee Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our iconic neo vintage Rolex Datejust reference 16233 features a steel and 18k yellow gold 36mm
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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Rolex 68258 Datejust Champagne Diamond Dial Watch 18 Karat in Stock
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex
MPN: 68258
Model: Datejust
Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold
Case Diameter: 31mm
Bezel
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Submariner Blue Dial and Bezel Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex
MPN: 16613
Model: Submariner
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Diameter: 40mm
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Sub Mariner with Original Dial and Factory Service, 1978
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
"Mark 1" style has a longer coronet at the top of the dial, and the L in “ROLEX” is directly underneath
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
George L'Enfant 1970 Paris for Rolex SA Braided Bracelet Watch 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Braided circles bracelet designed by George L'Enfant for Rolex
An impressive, extraordinary and
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Link Bracelets
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
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Charriol Blue Mother of Pearl l 060T.100.711 Women's Wristwatch 35 mm
By Charriol
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
, items Chanel, Van Cleef and Arpels, Cartier and Rolex. Our authenticity experts ensure that all our
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2010s Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches
Rolex 1940 Rose Gold and Steel Mechanical Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940 Rolex Wrist Watch, 39 X 27 MM 2 piece case with a Rose Gold Shell Top and a Stainless
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Yellow Gold Tiffany and Co Heart and Key Charm Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
: 7.50"L x 0.13"W
Heart charm: 1.12"L x 0.81"W
Key charm: 1.12"L x 0.37"W at widest section
According to
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Chain Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 7.5 in W 0.13 in D 0.13 in Dm 0.13 in L 7.5 in
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner-L Series Wristwatch Ref 5513
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This Rolex Submariner 5513 marks the end of an era. This watch is an L Series 5513 Submariner
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Series L White Dial Wristwatch Ref 16570
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
automatic movement, and on a Rolex oyster flip-lock bracelet.
Discontinued Model. L Series indicates the
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 0 5513 Men Stainless Steel Gilt Explorer "Kissing L" Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: COM002874
Manufacturer: Rolex
Model: Submariner
Model Variant: 0
Model Number
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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ROLEX Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Airking Ref 5500
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Airking Ref 5500, serial #l.9 million, circa 1988. 34mm
Category
Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Platinum Bracelet Watch Covered With Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in New York City, NY
This is a Rolex rare and fine ladies platinum bracelet wristwatch covered with diamonds
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Swiss Wrist Watches
ROLEX Yellow Gold Double Quick-Set Day-Date President Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Rolex 18k yellow gold double Quick-Set Day-Date President wristwatch, president bracelet, black
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Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Yellow Gold Bubble Back Oyster Perpetual Automatic Wristwatch Ref 3372
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
classic by Rolex. Ref 3372 .
Dimensions: 33 mm or 1 1/2 L x 1 1/4 W
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Day Date President Ref# 18239 18 Karat White Gold, circa 1988
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K White Gold Day Date President ref# 18239, L serial # circa 1988. Featuring a 36mm
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Precision Oyster Date Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref 6694
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Date Stainless Steel, Reference 6694. Circa 1960.
Very good condition with Rolex
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1.0 Carat Diamond and Onyx Bracelet 14 Karat Gold 35.6 Gms Rolex Style Band
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
-I2; I-L The weight of the bracelet is 35.6 grams. The Rolex style band has a hidden box clasp and
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Link Bracelets
Materials
Onyx, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Enamel 0.90 Carat Old Oval Cut Diamond Band Ring
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
mounted longways. The diamonds are in yellow gold and surrounded by “Rolex Green” enamel work. Etched
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
1989 5513 Rolex Submariner No-Date L Series
By Rolex
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
. Bracelet is in excellent condition with light stretch.
Box & Papers: Original Rolex box and Certificate of
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 Wristwatch Ref 1016
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer l Wristwatch, ref 1016 serial #2.1 million circa 1969. 36mm diameter
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Serpico Y Liano automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust in stainless steel. To all intents and purposes this is a classic
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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L Rolex For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact l rolex you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 15 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect l rolex may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A l rolex from Rolex and Tudor — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any l rolex from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 1 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a l rolex, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.
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The price for a l rolex starts at $2,139 and tops out at $84,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $27,208.
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