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Expensive 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

Antique Rolex Gold Plated Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1920s
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex. A Rose Gold Plated Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1920s. Dial: The excellent white
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

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Gold Plate

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Original Dial from Late 70's Early 80's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Rare, Rare, Harrods/Fortis Water Resistant Dive Watch WW1, Nickel
Located in Raleigh, NC
demonstrates the evolution and development of the waterproof watch case. This was an expensive watch at the
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Other

Andy Warhol, Photograph of Bob Colacello and Jon Gould at the Arc du Triomphe
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
at Studio 54 and expensive gifts, including a Rolex watch. Bob Colacello is a writer and a regular
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Jon Gould in Montauk
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
at Studio 54 and expensive gifts, including a Rolex watch. Image dimensions: 8 x 10 in. Framed
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Christopher Makos, Pat Cleveland, and Jon Gould on a beach in Montauk
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
glamorous outings at Studio 54 and expensive gifts, including a Rolex watch. This is a unique work. Image
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Antique Regency 1820 Brown Leather Pollard Oak Chesterfield Office Desk Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
this through such an expensive process however the pollard oak is so sublime and rare it warranted the
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Antique 1820s English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Oak

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

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Gold-filled

1942 Lord Elgin Caliber 559 21 Jewels. Christmas 1943
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
knows what the difference between the two are? Is Lord Elgin analogous of a gold Rolex to an Oyster
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Jon Gould in leather jacket
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
to Studio 54 and expensive gifts, including a Rolex watch. Image dimensions: 10 x 8 in. Framed
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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

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Hardwood

Jon Gould in Aspen
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Warhol show he tried to impress Gould with glamorous outings at Studio 54 and expensive gifts, including
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

IMPORTANT ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV 1830 3.5 METER WIDE LIBRARY BOOKCASE BRASS GALLERY
Located in GB
that will look expensive and important in any setting Dimensions x 2 outer bookcases Height:- 188.5cm
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Antique 1830s English William IV Bookcases

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Brass

FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE VICTORIAN LIBRARY ARMCHAiR MULBERRY VELVET UPHOLSTERY
By Mulberry, Chesterfield
Located in GB
This chair is pure quality, it looks expensive and important in any setting and seats wonderfully
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

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Velvet, Walnut

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

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Leather, Hardwood

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Omega 332 Ref. 2398 14 k Gold Solid Gold Men’s Vintage Watch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega 332 Ref. 2398 14 k Gold Solid Gold Men’s Vintage Watch. Vintage Omega Bumper cal. 332 Ref. 2398 1 (Pré Seamaster) Circa: 1947 Swiss Made, automatic Wind Movement, signed...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold, 14k Gold

Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in London, GB
A Rare 18CT Gold Enamel Special Grade Diamond-Set Antique Hunter Pocket Watch Signed Waltham Mass Circa. 1898 - only 8 of this model type are known to exist. A truly exquisite beau...
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Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Enamel, Gold

Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
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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

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Stainless Steel

Dinh Van Paris Vintage Classic "Double Dinh" Geometric Cuff 925 Sterling Silver
By Jean Dinh Van
Located in Miami, FL
A geometric cuff bracelet designed by Jean Dinh Van. Beautiful geometric modernist piece, created in Paris, France at the jewelry atelier of the iconic designer Dinh Van. This rare ...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Cuff Bracelets

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Silver, Sterling Silver

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

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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 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

Antique Gold Silver Diamond Enamel Pocket Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique silver and 14k gold chain with cage pendant, holding a pocket watch inside. Decorated with rose cut diamonds, enamel and green gemstones. Pendant is 29mm in diameter. Chain ...
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Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches

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Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Rolex Mens 36mm TT Datejust Champagne Dial Black Leather Strap Watch Ref#16013
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro, CA
Swiss Wrist - SKU 16013-CHM-STK-FLT-BKL-P-BG13219 Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust Ref# 16013 - Plastic Quickset Model Gender : Mens Metals : 18K Yellow Gold/ Stainless Steel Case Si...
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

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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

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Rose Gold, Steel

Cartier "Byzantine" Belt or Necklace in Gold Vermeil, Signed, circa 1970
By Cartier
Located in McKinney, TX
An extremely rare gold vermeil belt by Cartier, circa 1970, also can be worn as a chunky statement necklace. This highly sought after and coveted belt is made from solid sterling si...
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1970s American Belts

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

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Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch from 1952
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6106 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 20 Jewels / Caliber 645 DIAL / HANDS: Original Matte...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Post-War Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

14 Karat Gold Omega 342 Automatic Men's Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Among the first of the automatic Omega movements, this circa 1947 fourteen karat 14K yellow gold Men's Omega Wrist Watch Model 342 is with unrestored silver toned dial, gold markers,...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Dolce + Gabbana 2000s Y2K D& G Pink Floral Wiggle Midi Dress
By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in Denver, CO
Vintage D&G Dolce + Gabbana Dress (shown pinned) Stretch rayon pink fabric with beautiful oversized floral print Wide shoulder straps Scooped neckline Fitted bust w/darts Wiggle fit ...
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2010s Cocktail Dresses

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....
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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

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Rolex Date Oyster Perpetual Paved 1601 with Grey Dial
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
One gent's stainless steel Rolex Date Oyster Perpetual wristwatch. With a gray dial and date. It
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Stainless Steel

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

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18k Gold, 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

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White Gold

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

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Piaget Polo Skeleton 18K Gold Diamond Stem Wind Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Bradford, Ontario
looking at it again with a magnifying glass. It is sublime. Amusingly I received a Rolex Daytona 6241 in
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

ROLEX ref. #6429 Rare US Military Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
, water proof model was sold exclusively at US military bases and was one of the least expensive Rolex
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18k Gold

Rolex Super Rare Stainless Steel Commando Wristwatch circa 1967
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The Commando would have been among the least expensive Rolex models of its time, sold exclusively
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Bronze Dealership Display Sign, 1960
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
'A Crown for Every Achievement' Rolex bronze dealership display, 1960 An unusual and highly
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Vintage 1960s European Other Mounted Objects

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Bronze

Rolex Bronze Dealership Display Sign, 1960
Rolex Bronze Dealership Display Sign, 1960
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1970s Rolex “Malachite Mosaic” Lady Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An exceptional vintage lady’s Rolex with a 26mm case diameter that wears larger, likely due to the
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, 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

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Platinum and Diamond Pearlmaster Wristwatch Circa 2011
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The exclusivity of this watch cannot be understated. This is the most expensive production Rolex
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Rolex Lapis Diamond Dial Day-Date with Bark Finish
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
been discontinued. Lapis dials are the most expensive of the Rolex stone dials and each one has its own
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Black Gilt Dial Wristwatch Ref 1603
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Gilt dials represent some of the most aesthetically beautiful vintage Rolex watches and are a
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Myriad Roman Diamond Dial Wristwatch Ref 18238
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An understated, yet important dial variation offered on this Rolex Day-Date, ref. #18238. This dial
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Day-Date 40 Silver Motif Dial 18K Yellow Gold President Men's Watch 228238
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
components Rolex redesigned Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 for those with expensive tastes. The 228238 has a 40
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Chanel Rare Black Quilted Patent Leather Chain Around Maxi
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
giving it a highly designed and expensive look. The exterior is in amazing condition, especially
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1990s French Shoulder Bags

Stunning Vintage Burr Walnut Green Leather Kidney Desk with Stunning Timber
Located in GB
timber patina is exquisite and looks expensive and important in any setting. The green leather top is the
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20th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Photograph of Jon Gould in Montauk
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
at Studio 54 and expensive gifts, including a Rolex watch. This is a unique work. Image dimensions: 8
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Andy Warhol, Photograph of Pat Cleveland and Jon Gould in Montauk, 1982
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
at Studio 54 and expensive gifts, including a Rolex watch. One of the first African-American fashion
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

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

IMPORTANT ANTIQUE WILLIAM IV 1830 3.5 METER WiDE LIBRARY BOOKCASE BRASS GALLERY
Located in GB
that will look expensive and important in any setting Dimensions x 2 outer bookcases Height:- 188.5cm
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Antique 1830s English William IV Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Rolex Prince Brancard, Art Deco, Silver, 1930
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A very rare, fine and well-preserved Art Deco vintage wristwatch in silver by Rolex made in 1930
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

Rolex Prince Brancard, Art Deco, Silver, 1930
Rolex Prince Brancard, Art Deco, Silver, 1930
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Rolex Prince Brancard, Art Deco, Silver, 1929
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A very rare, fine and well-preserved Art Deco vintage wristwatch in silver by Rolex made in 1929
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

Rolex Prince Brancard, Art Deco, Silver, 1929
Rolex Prince Brancard, Art Deco, Silver, 1929
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Rare Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Chronograph c. 1940's
By Universal Genève
Located in Miami Beach, FL
caliber as the Rolex split second chronograph ref: 4113 which trades for over 2 million dollars today. The
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tudor Stainless Steel lssued to French Navy Mine Clearance Diver Wristwatch
By Tudor
Located in New York, NY
design to the more expensive Rolex tool watches. Tudor’s dive watches were often chosen by various Armed
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Expensive Rolex For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the expensive rolex you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, gold-filled and gold plate. If you’re looking for an expensive rolex from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating an expensive rolex has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Gruen, Rolex and Elgin are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking an expensive rolex, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Expensive Rolex?

On average, an expensive rolex at 1stDibs sells for $8,173, while they’re typically $891 on the low end and $24,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Expensive Rolex
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The most expensive Rolex ever sold is the Paul Newman Daytona. This Rolex was purchased for $17.8 million in 2017. On 1stDibs, there are expensive Rolex watches but there is a wide variety available, so it should be easy to find a good fit for your tastes as well as your budget.