First Rolex Ever
Rolex 14Kt. Rare "Bubble Back" with Original Dial and Rolex Signed Bracelet 1948
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
. This was the first truly practical and dependable automatic watch ever produced. Rolex called their
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
1942 Rolex “Raleigh” Stainless Steel. Total Restoration!
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
production for the first year of the conflict, it being no longer pictured in Rolex catalogues after 1940
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Very Rare Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 1811
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
papers. Original invoice, as well as the original Rolex paper work & original Bucherer box . First one we
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
18 Kt Rolex Big Bubble Back Ovettone, Ref 6030 Automatic Wrist Watch, Collectors
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bubble Back Ovettone
Extremely rare model in 18kt gold
It was the first Date Just Rolex ever made
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
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Rolex 14Kt. Oyster Perpetual Rare "Bubble Back" with Factory Original Dial 1948
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
practical and dependable automatic watch ever produced. Rolex called their automatic watches, "perpetual
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Rolex Steel Perpetual with Original Dial and Rare Multi Faceted Bezel from 1955
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6586
METAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex 9Ct. Prince in Nearly New Condition Silver Enamel Dial from 1935 or 36
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT
This is the finest example of a Rolex Prince I have ever seen. The finish on the case is original
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex Submariner – Swiss Original Vintage Poster
Located in Zurich, CH
Original Poster promoting Rolex' Submariner, reference 1680, created by Celestino Piatti, a very
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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper
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H 50.2 in W 35.63 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Watch Poster Rolex Submariner Switzerland
By Celestino Piatti
Located in Zurich, ZH
Original Swiss Vintage Poster promoting Rolex' Submariner, reference 1680, created by Celestino
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Posters
Materials
Paper
Rare, Rare, Harrods/Fortis Water Resistant Dive Watch WW1, Nickel
Located in Raleigh, NC
that any have ever been sold other than the one from vintagewatchstraps. This example is in excellent
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Other
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H 1.42 in W 1.42 in Dm 0.44 in
Universal Genève 1950 Swiss Retro Modernist Bangle Watch In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Universal Genève
Located in Miami, FL
for creating the first-ever chronograph in 1917.
Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Retro Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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W 0.79 in D 0.71 in Dm 6.8 in L 2.49 in
ANTIQUE FLAMED HARDWOOD DESK FROM PRINCESS DIANA'S FAMiLY HOME SPENCER HOUSE
Located in GB
ask
London’s finest surviving 18th-century aristocratic palace, built for the first Earl Spencer
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Desks
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 31.11 in W 65.95 in D 32.88 in
Rolex: The Impossible Collection
By Assouline Publishing
Located in NEW YORK, NY
precision. Over the last 100 years, Rolex milestones include: the first waterproof watch, the first self
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Materials
Metal
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Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE!
46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold.
The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Gondole PM Paris Dial
By Cartier
Located in Heerlen, NL
The Cartier Gondole was introduced in the 1970s. In 1973, 12 models were commercialized within the new Louis Cartier collection (Ceinture, Square, Ellipse, Santos, Baignoire, Vendôme...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Santos Watch, Steel, Ref. 2960
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Vintage Cartier Santos watch, steel, Ref. 2960
Here's a vintage Cartier Santos steel automatic reference 2960 with a white roman numeral dial from the late 80s, early 90s. Recently ...
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Late 20th Century French Wrist Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Steel
Cartier Fabergé PM Paris Dial
By Cartier
Located in Heerlen, NL
The Cartier Fabergé was introduced in the 1973. In 1973, 12 models were commercialized within the new Louis Cartier collection (Ceinture, Square, Ellipse, Santos, Baignoire, Vendôme,...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
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
Cartier Ceinture PM Paris Dial
By Cartier
Located in Heerlen, NL
The Cartier Ceinture was introduced in the 1970s. In 1973, 12 models were commercialized within the new Louis Cartier collection (Ceinture, Square, Ellipse, Santos, Baignoire, Vendôm...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 41mm Steel Mint Green Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126300 Unworn
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with the original box and papers.
Brand: Rolex
Model: Rolex Datejust 126300
Model Number: M126300-0014
Movement: Mechanical (Automatic), Rolex Caliber 3235
Origin: Mad...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
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H 1.62 in W 0.52 in Dm 1.62 in
Cartier Vendome GM Paris Dial
By Cartier
Located in Heerlen, NL
The Cartier Vendome was introduced in the 1970s. In 1973, 12 models were commercialized within the new Louis Cartier collection (Ceinture, Square, Ellipse, Santos, Baignoire, Vendôme...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
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
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 Prince Brancard Wrist Watch 9 Ct Gold
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rolex Prince Brancard Wrist Watch 9 ct Gold
We are proud to offer you this very good Rolex vintage Prince Brancard, ref. 971 in 9k yellow and white gold.
Manufactured in the 1930s,...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
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
Vintage Dunhill Rollagas lighter Yellow "Spider" Lacquer Gold Plated In Box 1970
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
Vintage Dunhill Rollagas lighter Yellow "Spider" Lacquer Gold Plated In Box 1980s
The iconic Dunhill name is known for quality, well-made cigarette lighters and other smoking implem...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Vanity Items
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate
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H 2.52 in W 0.95 in D 0.48 in
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Panthere De Cartier Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Panthere De Cartier Wrist Watch.
Factory diamonds.
Mother of pearl dial.
Brand: Cartier
Collection: Panthere De Cartier
Movement: Quartz
Case Size...
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20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date chocolate dial 34mm
By Rolex
Located in Berlin, BE
Behold the astonishingly beautiful Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, a timepiece that exudes unparalleled elegance and sophistication. With the reference number (15210), this horological ...
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Late 20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Made Tiffany Blue Dial, circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm x 34mm
MOVEME...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Romain Jerome Ltd Edition '22/25' Camouflaged Steam Punk
By Romain Jerome
Located in Bradford, Ontario
more noted for its steadfastness than experimentation. Let us face it, Rolex alters a case size by one
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Vintage "Mark I" with First Dial Wristwatch Ref. 5512
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Rolex Submariner "Mark I" in stainless steel with transitional meters, first dial with box
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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W 1.58 in L 1.58 in
Rolex 18Kt. Yellow Gold Rolex in New Condition all Original, circa 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Cellini Series
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Rolex Submariner Date "Hulk" Watch 116610LV
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
and dial – the first ever Submariner to feature both green bezel and green dial.
The watch comes with
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Hulk Watch 116610LV-0002
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
its bezel and dial – the first ever Submariner to feature both green bezel and green dial.
The watch
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1942 Rolex “Sky Rocket” Total Restoration
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
A RARE ROLEX SKYROCKET SHOCKPROOF WATCH FROM THE 1940-1949 PERIOD.
But first a commerical message
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1952 Rolex Precision Model 6044 “Royal” Oyster
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
an issue, not least because nobody in their right mind would ever take any valuable vintage Rolex
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Very Rare Rolex Ref. 1530 , Color Change Dial
By Rolex
Located in Munich, DE
, also it´s the only Rolex ever made with minutes and seconds marks inside the bezel. Also the first
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern More Clocks
ROLEX 1960's Color Fade "Peachy-Brown" GMT-Master
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Aged vintage GMT from the 1960's. First model Ref 1675 GMT Rolex ever, kept in wonderful condition
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Very Rare Rolex Ref. 1630 Automatic Movement in Quartz Case
By Rolex
Located in Munich, DE
, also it´s the only Rolex ever made with minutes and seconds marks inside the bezel. Also the first
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20th Century Swiss Space Age More Clocks
Rolex Datejust Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gents 16018
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
information.
OUR OPINION
Probably the most important progressive watch ever created by Rolex was the
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Black Ceramic Stainless Steel Submariner 116610 Men's Wristwatch 40 mm
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Rolex Submariner is a watch that has made history. Introduced in 1953, it was the first ever
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2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches
Rolex Black Cerachrom Oystersteel Submariner M124060-0001 Men's Wristwatch 41 mm
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Rolex Submariner is a watch that has made history. Introduced in 1953, it was the first ever
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2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches
Very Rare Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 1811
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
papers. Original invoice, as well as the original Rolex paper work & original Bucherer box . First one we
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Day Date President Women's Wristwatch 35MM
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
the first ever wristwatch to have both the date and day spelt in full on the dial. The watch has
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2010s British Contemporary Wrist Watches
Rolex Straight Hand Explorer II Sold by Joyeria Riviera circa 1975
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Absolutely one of the best orange hand ref. 1655 Explorer II we have ever seen, this watch has
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Wristwatch Transitional Model Ref 6420 circa 1969
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This is a fantastic example of the first water-proof Daytona and a special opportunity to add a
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Day-Date 36mm Yellow Gold Bronze Diamonds Dial Oyster Ref 118208
By Rolex
Located in București, RO
with the original Rolex box, along with a 12 months AGS Jewelry warranty card. For more information
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Gold and Steel Tropical Series with California Romabic Dial from 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
.
This is the classic iconic watch made by Rolex. It was the first practical self winding watch ever
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
True Collectors Piece Very Rare Rolex King Midas 18 Karat Gold Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Cellini box and papers. Unpolished and appears close to new old stock. First one we have ever owned with
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex 1970s Vintage Texan Beta 21 Yellow Gold Champagne Dial 5100 Quartz Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
authenticity and our own one year warranty.
NB: This watch is the only limited edition piece Rolex have ever
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20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex President SMU Bobby Collin's Day-Date 18 Karat Gold Men's Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
gold President. This watch is the first gold Rolex that Demesy has ever seen awarded to a coach. This
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex President SMU Bobby Collin's Day-Date 18 Karat Gold Men's Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
gold President. This watch is the first gold Rolex that Demesy has ever seen awarded to a coach. This
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Rare Texan Beta 21 Gents 18 Karat Yellow Gold Champagne Dial B&P 5100
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Undated Papers.
NB: This watch is the only limited edition piece Rolex have ever released. It was limited
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20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Grand Seiko Mechanical Automatic Watch SBGR001
By Seiko
Located in Southbury, CT
ever made. You. may be familiar with the name, Seiko. Maybe your mom or dad wore a Seiko; no-nonsense
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Early 2000s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Edition 145/2017 Bnib Omega Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday Full Set Watch Box Papers
By Omega
Located in GB
mentioned I doubt you will ever see the lanyard again, people sell Rolex ones for crazy money and they come
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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
PAIR OF 1969 PETER HOYTE WHiSKY BROWN LEATHER HARDWOOD ARMCHAIRS FULLY RESTORED
By Peter Hoyte
Located in GB
rich Whisky brown colour, the first two have sold and been shipped to Hong Kong, the second pair went
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 34.26 in W 33.67 in D 30.12 in
HOWARD & SON'S GRAFTON FOUR SEAT SOFA & PAiR OF ARMCHAIRS SUITE VELVET FABRIC
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
provide you with the exact price.
This has to be one of the most comfortable suites I have ever sat on
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20th Century English Victorian Living Room Sets
Materials
Velvet
H 32.68 in W 112.6 in D 45.28 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S GRAFTON ARMCHAIRS ORIGINAL TICKING FABRiC
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
a rare pair of chairs, they are the most original examples you will ever see and in and most
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 33.86 in W 30.32 in D 40.36 in
Rolex Prince Brancard, Art Deco, Silver, 1929
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
. One of the very first Rolex Prince models made in its launch year.
“The Rolex Prince the watch for
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Silver
Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1969
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
is one of the first ever made. Besides for the early serial number, the "Mark I" has a special dial
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Early 1900's Rolex Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
One of the very first Rolex watch ever made, which was given to a solider in war.
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1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
1970 Rolex Submariner Stainless Steel 1680 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
have an attractive example in the line of Submariners from Rolex, the reference 1680.
This 40mm case
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1972 Rolex Submariner Single Red Stainless Steel 1680 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
age. The Rolex 1680 is the last in its class of what we might class as really old vintage Submariners
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex White gold Stainless Steel Oyster Datejust II automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Columbia, MO
One of the most timeless, classy watches ever, the gents Rolex Oyster Datejust line of watches has
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel, Gold
Rolex GMT, Master "Pepsi" Bezel Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch, Vintage
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
with watches I have to admit that Rolex was not my first preoccupation. In fact, I really liked the
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust II Blue Roman Dial automatic Wristwatch ref 11630
By Rolex
Located in Columbia, MO
One of the most timeless, classy watches ever, the gents Rolex Oyster Datejust line of watches has
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Datejust II Black Dial White Gold Bezel Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Columbia, MO
One of the most timeless, classy watches ever, the gents Rolex Oyster Datejust line of watches has
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
BREITLING TIFFANY & CO VINTAGE Ref. 8806 Chrono-Matic Navitimer
By Breitling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The Chrono-Matic, which was introduced in 1968 marks the first time a Navitimer ever housed a
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
1979 Rolex GMT-Master Pepsi Stainless Steel 1675 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
relative to its age. The international traveller has been able to rest easy since Rolex designed the most
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Vintage 1970s Virgin Islands Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Antique, new and vintage wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
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In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
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