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Better Than A Rolex

1942 Rolex “Raleigh” Stainless Steel. Total Restoration!
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
Raleigh is a classic wartime vintage Rolex watch, and one of those models that really is an essential
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady Datejust Pearlmaster Ladies' Watch - Factory Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is a Swiss Made Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust Pearlmaster with reference number
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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116503 Two Tone Oyster Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
better than the Rolex Daytona. Sleek and cool, this mighty sports watch is highly sought after by
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 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
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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust Automatic - Vintage Ladies' Watch - Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is a vintage Swiss Made Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ladies' watch with reference
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 Gold Sunburst Dial Solid Gold 14k Gold, 1973
By Rolex
Located in PARIS, FR
ROLEX Founded in 1905 For the discerning few Wear Rolex watch it's integrate the club of famous
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Carl Bucherer link necklace in two color 18 karat gold
By Bucherer
Located in Malmö, SE
under the name Wilsdorf & Davis that was later changed to Rolex in 1908 as it sounded better. Since then
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1920"s Art Deco Gruen Quadron 15 Jewel, Restored, 14KY Gold Filled
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
leaders in wristwatch design and quality, even working together with Rolex. In 1925, Gruen introduced the
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

ORIGINAL FULLY RESTORED 1968 FRITZ HANSEN EGG CHAiR & FOOTSTOOL IN BROWN LEATHER
By Fritz Hansen
Located in GB
again, they are now basically in perfect better than retail condition The metal base frames have of
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 7.02 Carat Natural Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the museum vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, One of the rarest and only diamonds of its size and color. Please inquire for details.
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond

Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre 18K Yellow Gold Triple Date Watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Presented in an 18k solid Yellow gold case , the original Jaeger-LeCoultre Triple Date Calendar collection served as the inspiration for the brand’s modern day Master Calendar. Aest...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre 18K Yellow Gold Triple Date Watch
Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre 18K Yellow Gold Triple Date Watch
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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

Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph Men's 18k Gold Watch W5000556
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph Men's 18k Gold Watch W5000556 - Quartz chronograph with date. 18k yellow gold case (28mm x 36mm). Ivory colored dial with hours, minutes and secon...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Omega 9kt yellow gold from 1960's, Ref. 315418
By Omega
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage Omega 9kt yellow gold from 1960's. Watch has long service award engraved on case back from H.J Heinz company. Reference: 315418 Period: 1960's Movement: 24 jewels, Mechanica...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Rose Gold Small Panther with Diamonds Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Rose Gold Small Panther With Diamonds Ladies Watch - Quartz. 18K Rose Gold with brilliant cut diamond bezel ( 22 x 30 mm ) . Silver dial with black roman numerals . 18K Ros...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Van Cleef and Arpels No Heat Oval-Cut Ruby 18k Yellow Gold GRS Certified Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
From the famed house of Van Cleef and Arpels, this ring centers an 8.85 carat oval-cut unheated Ruby and is flanked by an additional 2.00 carats of marquis-cut diamonds. The ruby is ...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k 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 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...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless 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

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 Bubble 14k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel wristwatch Ref 5003
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Bubble in stainless steel & 14k on leather strap. Auto w/ subseconds. 24 mm case size. Ref 5003. Circa's 1960's. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Rolex Bu...
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel, 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

Highly Important 43.19 Carat D Flawless Type II A Oval Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Highly Important 43.19 Carat D Flawless Type II A Oval Diamond Ring Accompanied by a supplemental letter stating that the diamond has been determined to be a Type IIa diamond. Type ...
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Rolex Jumbo Rose Gold Men's Hand Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Good condition, running well Weight: 44.5 Grams Case Size: 34 mm Band Length: 6.75 Inches Hallmark: Rolex Item #: BR-1068-101023-08
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Gerald Genta Custom Watch with Exquisite 5 Carat Pink Diamond and 18K Gold Bezel
By Gérald Genta
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This custom designed Gérald Genta watch was created for the President of Gabon, Omar Bongo. The stunning watch features over 5 carats of pink diamonds - 28 vivid and fancy pink diamo...
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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1997 Rolex Submariner Date 18K Gold and Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
A 1997 Rolex Sabmariner Date 18K Gold and Stainless Steel automatic wristwatch. A classic watch
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

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

Rolex Stainless Steel Gilt Dial GMT-Master Wristwatch circa 1961
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
. This particular variation of the Rolex GMT is particularly sought-after right now and GMTs don't get a
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 "Concentric Dial" - Men's Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is a Swiss Made Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 men's watch with reference number 116000, dating
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual Ref 6718, 18K Yellow Gold, Excellent Condition
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, GB
. Significantly better than an average 1970s ladies Rolex, this rare vintage example is suitable for daily or
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual Ref 6718, 18k Yellow Gold, Excellent Condition, Rare
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, GB
will come at point fo sale. Significantly better than an average 1970s ladies Rolex, this rare vintage
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Balmain Black Knit Logo Button Detail High Waist Trousers M
By Balmain
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Your chic wardrobe deserves everything contemporary and edgy and what better than these black
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2010s French Pants

Zadig and Voltaire Black Sequin Embellished Detail Valence Bis Blazer S
By Zadig & Voltaire
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Nothing gives you a better style than a well-tailored blazer. This Valence Bis blazer by Zadig and
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2010s French Blazers

1920’s, Art Deco Gruen Quadron, 15 Jewel, beautiful statement timepiece.
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
leaders in wristwatch design and quality, even working together with Rolex. In 1925, Gruen introduced
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

ANTIQUE BURR WALNUT MAPLE & CO DRESSiNG TABLE & STOOL SUBLIME QUALITY MUST SEE
By Maple & Co.
Located in GB
items along with the bedside tables The quality is absolutely sublime, you honestly won’t find better
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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Rolex Datejust 36 - Rare Houndstooth Diamond Dial, Vintage 18k Yellow Gold watch
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is a Swiss Made Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust men's watch with reference number 16018
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Top Quality Antique Brass & Glass Display Cabinet for Rolex / Jewelry Collection
Located in Lisse, NL
look and feel of your items, you could not wish for a better quality, a more stylish nor a better
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Rolex Day-Date Masterpiece 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Meteorite Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Rolex Unisex 18 karat Gold Master Piece, with the Meteorite Diamond Dial Rear 2005. The
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Early 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Waffle Dial Oyster Perpetual Bombe Wristwatch Ref 6092 c1952
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Stunning Rolex 14K YG Oyster Perpetual Bombe ref # 6092 circa 1952 with stunning original antique
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

ROLEX Retailed by Tiffany & Co, Explorer II "Steve McQueen" Ref. 1655
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BRAND NAME: Rolex STYLE NUMBER: 1655 SERIES: Explorer II "Steve McQueen" STYLE (GENDER
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Cellini 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
A Rolex Cellini 18K Gold Stem Wind Wristwatch. A luxury timepiece with a tank-style 18K yellow gold
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Baume & Mercier Wristwatch Vintage
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Bradford, Ontario
won the Baume and Mercier and it was a great win because the watch is outstanding, much better than I
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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