Was Rolex Always Expensive
1942 Rolex “Raleigh” Stainless Steel. Total Restoration!
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
were its waterproof, ultra reliable nature and the supreme accuracy of its movement. Rolex had always
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique 1830 William IV Flamed Hardwood Metamorphic Library Armchair Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
and extremely expensive looking thing that commands attention in any setting. You can see the same
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Antique 1830s English William IV Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 36.23 in W 21.46 in D 23.63 in
FOUR FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE CLUB ARMCHAIRS WiTH GOTHIC CARVED PANELS MUST SEE
Located in GB
sprung frames so the back, seat base and arms are all sprung, this is the most comfortable (and expensive
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Antique Early 1900s English Gothic Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 35.83 in W 34.26 in D 34.65 in
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Antique 1880 Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak with period upholstered Carpet steps
A very charming and hi...
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Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Ladders
Materials
Oak
H 34.45 in W 16.54 in D 16.74 in
Rolex 1940s Yellow Gold Automatic Bubble Back Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940s Rolex Bubble Back Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. 3 Piece 14K Yellow Gold case with smooth Bezel, Automatic, Self Winding movement. Restored Black Dial with Radium style filled Rom...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Lipton Wristwatch from 1944
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Lipton
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1944
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm x Diameter 29mm
MOVEMENT / ...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
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
Rolex Tudor Oyster Mid Size with Original Patinated Dial From 1942
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster / Reference 4270
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1942
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm x Diameter ...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
George IV Gilt Sugar Bowl
By Benjamin Smith
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite George IV period silver sugar bowl by the celebrated Benjamin Smith is crafted in an exuberant Rococo style. From the floral and foliate handles to the delicately engr...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Rococo Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Automatic Original Champagne Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rolex
Model: Oyster Perpetual Date
Reference Number : 1500
Features : Screw down Crown - Champagne Dial
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Automatic
Ca...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex "Bubbleback" Ref 5011 Automatic Steel and Rose Gold Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1949 Rolex "Bubbleback" Reference 5011 Wrist Watch, 31 M.M Stainless Steel with a Rose Gold Engine Turned Bezel, Caliber A296 17 Jewel Automatic, Self winding movement, Older R...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex for Tudor Steel Skyline Centrograph with Original Dial 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex for Tudor
STYLE / REFERENCE: Skyline / Centrograph
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Diameter 29mm
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps William Morris Carpet Upholstery
By William Morris (English)
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak with William Morris Carpet steps
A very charming and highly ...
Category
Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 34.26 in W 16.93 in D 17.13 in
Metamorphic Library Steps
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A George III design, mahogany four-step metamorphic library coffee table, with decorative gilt incised leather top and leathered steps opening to form a library step ladder on square...
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21st Century and Contemporary English George III Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Regency Style Walnut Library Steps
Located in Clermont, FL
Regency style solid wood library steps. Beautifully carved, three steps are supported by tapered legs and a reeded column back. Finish is a medium brown walnut stain, with patina sho...
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Ladders
Materials
Wood
Chinese 19th Century Famille Rose Fish Bowl
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Very good quality 19th century Chinese Famille Rose fish bowl. Having a wonderful selection of raised, hand-painted vases, lanterns, furniture, flowers and motifs set on a turquoise ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Seiko Chronograph Gen 1 Military Raf Chronograph 1990
By Seiko
Located in London, GB
Watch: Seiko Generation 1 7A28-7120 c.1990 Watch Only
Stock Number: CHW5274
Price: £995.00
Original, working Generation 1 Seiko Chronograph made for the British RAF in 1990. Having ...
Category
1990s Japanese Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Royal Precision, 1951, 15 Jewel Super Balance, Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
Today's offering showcases this uncommon and original Rolex Oyster Royal model #6144 encased in stainless steel. Built only in the early 1950's, these watches are fine and desirable....
Category
Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique English Gothic Burled Walnut Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Gothic Burled Walnut Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1880.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
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Corum Admiral's Cup AC-One 45 Chronograph
By Corum
Located in Bradford, Ontario
consuming and expensive of all. Classic wooden boats
There is something about a wooden boat shared by no
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Chaumet Dandy Reserve De Marche 18K White Gold Stem Wind Wristwatch 94/100
By Chaumet
Located in Bradford, Ontario
marriage.
It does not take long to get a little bored with the usual cast of high-end watches like Rolex
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
1952 Rolex Precision Model 6044 “Royal” Oyster
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
1952! Let me introduce you to a special watch. It’s a Rolex that has a very special Crown.
One of
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Questions About Was Rolex Always Expensive
- Why does Rolex always have 28?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The reason why Rolex always features 28 in the date window of its watches in advertisements comes down to aesthetics and symbolism. In the opinion of the experts at the Swiss watchmaker, the number 28 looks the most appealing when viewed through a lens. In addition, many Asian cultures consider the number 28 to be lucky. Shop a wide range of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
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