Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Blue Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel & Diamond & Sapphire Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Blue Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel & Diamond & Sapphire Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE:...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Original Machined Bezel and Custom Purple Dial Mid 60s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Mid 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diamete...
Rolex Datejust 26 Steel 18K Gold Custom Red MOP Dial And Bezel Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 69173 Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Style: Casual Vintage: Yes Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland ...
18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Dial and Custom Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel & Diamond & Sapphire Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE:...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust With Custom Made Green Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36m...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust With Custom Made Green Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36m...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Mother of Pearl Dial and Custom Bezel 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
Stainless Steel
New Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Fluted Bezel White Dial Automatic Watch B&P 126334
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
It comes with an original box and paper. 5-year Rolex warranty. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 126334 Model Number: 126334 Year Manufactured: 2022 Country/Region o...
Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diamete...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diamete...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diamete...
Stainless Steel
Rolex President Day Date II 218349 41mm Diamond Dial Bezel 18K White Gold 2013
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 218349 Serial: Q7906*** Year: 2013 Model: President Day Date II Case Material: 18K White Gold Band: 18K White Gold Bezel: Factory Diamond Bezel Dial: Factory Diamond ...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 31 Silver Index Dial Stainless Steel Watch White Gold Bezel 68274
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Silver-tone stainless steel case with a silver-tone stainless steel jubilee bracelet. Fixed 18kt white gold bezel. Silver-tone dial with silver-tone hands and index hour markers. Min...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Pink Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
This watch comes with a complimentary spring bar tool to adjust the bracelet for your convenience. The bezel as well is custom made by our custom bezel maker to our specifications w...
Stainless Steel
Rolex 18 Karat Gold With Diamond Bezel President circa 1980's with Original Box
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
It is made on the same type of equipment as a factory bezel.
18k Gold
Rolex Air King Pink Mother Of Pearl Dial Diamond Bezel and Lugs Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Air King Pink Mother Of Pearl Dial Diamond Bezel and Lugs Steel Watch 14000
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT Master 1675 'Pepsi'/Pan Am' Bezel, 40mm Case, Mark 11 Dial, Year 1973
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and attractive Rolex GMT Master reference 1675 features a 40mm stainless steel case with stainless steel bracelet and desirable Pepsi/ Pan Am blue/ red bezel.
Rolex Two Tone White Mother of Pearl Dial with Diamond Accent Bezel Watch 15053
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 34mm Date 2 Tone White MOP Mother of Pearl Dial with Diamond Accent Bezel+ lugs 15053
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Two Tone SS and RG Watch Pink Roman Dial Diamond Bezel 116261
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 116261 Two Tone Stainless Steen and Rose Gold Watch with Custom Made Pink Roman Diamond Dial and custom Diamond Bezel.
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
NEW Rolex Datejust 41 Steel 18K Gold Bezel Jubilee Blue Roman Dial Watch 126334
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Original box and paper included. 5-year Rolex warranty. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 126334 Model Number: 126334 Year Manufactured: 2024 Country/Region of Manuf...
18k Gold, Steel
Rolex GMT Master II 40 Black Dial Green Hand Ceramic Bezel Steel Watch 116710LN
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Stainless steel case 40.0 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on the crown. Stainless steel bidirectional rotating 24-hour bezel with black Cerachrom ceramic insert.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel 18 Karat White Gold Bezel Blue Baton Dial Mens Watch 116334
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Covered by a one-year seller warranty Details: Brand Rolex Department Men Model Number 116334 Model Rolex Datejust 116334 Style Luxury Band Color Steel Dial Color Blue Case Color St...
Rolex Datejust II Grey Roman Dial 41mm Stainless Steel W/G Fluted Bezel 116334
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 41mm Datejust II in stainless steel by Rolex. Features a grey dial with roman numerals and a fixed white gold fluted bezel.
Steel, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Datejust SS & 18k YG Watch Factory Black Roman Dial Custom Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty. We are so confident in our diamonds setters that if any of the individual diamonds are ever to fall out of our watches...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Bezel circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
You can only get this rating when all the mechanical parts are original. The bezel is custom made by our Custom Bezel House and is not made by Rolex.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Rare Engine Turned Bezel and Black Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
The machined thunderbird bezel is in excellent condition and the watch keeps very dependable time.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Pink Flower Datejust S/S Diamond on Side Band + Bezel & Lugs Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Pink Flower 36mm Datejust S/S Oyster Perpetual Diamond On Side Band + Bezel & Lugs 16014.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 68274 S/S White MOP RT Dial Diamond Bezel+Lugs+Oyster Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust S/S White MOP RT Dial Diamond Bezel+Lugs+Oyster Bracelet Side 68274 This watch is in like new condition.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Day-Date 18238 18K Yellow Gold Watch 36m Fluted Bezel Silver Dial Unisex
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. Leather strap and gold plated buckle are custom aftermarket. The watch its...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date 36mm 18238 18K Yellow Gold Watch Fluted Bezel Silver Diamond Face
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. Leather strap and gold plated buckle are custom aftermarket. The watch its...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Datejust with Original Dial and Diamond Bezel from the Mid 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Mid-70's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm x Diameter 3...
Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 Grey Tapestry Dial Steel Watch W/G Bezel Circa 1990
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has b...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 White Roman Dial Stainless Steel Watch W/G Bezel Circa
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has b...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 Silver Index Dial Steel Watch W/G Bezel Circa 1984
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has b...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 Black Index Dial Stainless Steel Watch W/G Bezel Circa
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has b...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Date Model with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's with Custom Made Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / Custom Diamond Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSION...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Steel Air King With Custom Blue Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel ca 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 35m...
Stainless Steel
Rolex 14Kt. Solid Gold O.P Date Lady's Watch With Custom Diamond Dial and Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
It is made to "Rolex of Switzerland" rigorous specifications as is the custom Diamond Bezel.
Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel with T. Blue Dial Rare Machined Bezel from Mid 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 3109 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Dia...
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Green Roman Dial And Diamond Bezel ca 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
The watch is also fitted with a custom made 1 carat total weight diamond bezel made for us by our specialty bezel house.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Green Dial And Custom Diamond Bezel ca 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
This watch is fitted with a custom made 1 carat Diamond Bezel made for us by our Diamond Bezel Maker. This watch comes with a complimentary spring bar tool to adjust the bracelet f...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
It is also fitted with a custom made diamond bezel made as well to "Rolex of Switzerland" specifications.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Bezel circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
It is also fitted with a custom made diamond bezel made as well to "Rolex of Switzerland" specifications.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made M.O.P Pink Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm "Lug Tip ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom M.O.P Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm "Lug Tip ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom M.O.P Blue Diamond Dial and Custom Bezel 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm "Lug Tip ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel O.P Date With Custom Made M.O.P Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel O.P Date With Custom Made M.O.P Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel O.P Date With Custom Made M.O.P Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
Stainless Steel
Rolex 69174 Datejust Stainless Steel "Rolex" Pyramid Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 69174 Model: Datejust Serial: "U" serial Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 26 mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: 14k White Gold Fluted Bezel Dial: Whit...
Gold, 18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel, White Gold
Genuine 18k Rolex Cellini 4160 Watch. 18k YG Ladies Rolex CELLINI Diamond Barrel
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k Yellow Gold Rolex Cellini Diamond Bezel Barrel watch. Rolex 1600 Movement Ref. 4160 Beautiful Watch.
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Land-Dweller 40 Unworn 2026 127334
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The dial is complimented by Rolex’s signature fluted bezel in white gold, and both the case and the rare exhibitionist case back are fitted with scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Cupronickel Ultra Prima Handwind Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Powered by a handwind Ultra Prima movement, the watch offers traditional mechanical appeal and a direct connection to early Rolex watchmaking. The fluted bezel detail and brown leath...
Rolex Bubbleback 1949 Steel and Gold Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1949 Rolex Bubbleback Referance 5015, 32 M.M Stainless Steel 3 Piece case with Yellow Gold Engine turned Bezel and Gold Rolex Crown, Caliber 630 automatic, self winding movemen...
Gold, Steel
Rolex Daytona Rose Gold Meteorite Dial Unworn 126515LN
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Presented in unworn condition with some factory stickers still attached, it comes with a Rolex presentation box, bezel protector, both original swing tags and warranty card dated lat...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Sky-Dweller Black Dial Jubilee Bracelet 326934
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
In unworn condition, this Sky-Dweller comes with a Rolex box, bezel protector, both swing tags and the new style green warranty card dated August 2021, ensuring the watch is covered ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Rose Gold Black Dial Unworn 116505
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
With some factory stickers still attached, the watch comes complete with a Rolex box, bezel protector, both original swing tags and a new style warranty card dated May 2021, covering...
Rose Gold
Role Datejust Vintage Fluted Bezel Diamond Lugs White Roman Numeral Dial 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel With Lugs White Roman Numeral Dial 69173
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch 116243
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel case with factory Rolex 52 diamond bezel (36mm diameter); Inner bezel engraving.
While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.
Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.
But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.
But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.
Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.
The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.
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Antique, vintage and luxury 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.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
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.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
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A fresh palette of dial colors and technological advances have elevated this classic watch model.
The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
If you think this looks like the Rolex Kermit, you're correct.
This model was designed for lefties.
Learn the devious techniques that counterfeiters use to sell inauthentic pieces at authentic prices. Of course, you don't have to worry about that on 1stDibs, where every seller of Rolex watches is highly vetted.
From understanding the models to choosing among vintage, pre-owned and new watches, here’s our expert advice on finding the best Rolex for you.
As the cache goes on display at London’s Design Museum, we speak to its enigmatic owner about some of his rarest acquisitions.