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Rolex Submariner Non-Date 4 Liner 14060M
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A Oystersteel Submariner Non-Date by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with a distinctive 4 liner text
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss 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
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card. Officially certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Yacht-Master 37mm ref 268621 18K Rose Gold & Steel Chocolate Dial, c2023
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Rare Two-Tone Rolex Yacht-Master 37 Oyster Perpetual Date ref 268621 Gents' Wristwatch
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel, 18k Gold

1963 Rolex Explorer Ref 5500-1002, Cal 1530 Automatic S/Steel Mens' Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine, Very Rare & Highly Collectable Rolex Explorer ref 5500 is a timeless luxury, dating from
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Couture 1930s Bucherer "Deposee" ArtDeco 40StoneTrimmedWatch 18K TennisBracelet
By Bucherer
Located in Chicago, IL
intricately designed with diamonds, platinum, and/or gold. Its gold-printed text inside the box highlights the
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Mixed Metal, White Gold, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Platinum

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Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Houndstooth Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Houndstooth Dial Ladies Watch 69173. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 26.0 mm in diamete...
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

1953 Rolex Bubbleback Gold Steel Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1953 Rolex Bubbleback 14K bezel Gold Stainless Steel Watch Ref. 6105 Vintage Rolex Bubbleback with a 14k yellow gold bezel and stainless steel case, ref: 6105 The watch case is att...
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Rolex 36mm Datejust Mens Stainless Steel Watch Fluted Jubilee Silver Dial 1601
By Rolex
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex Vintage Datejust 36mm Watch. A Pre-owned watch w/ Original Box and 1970s Papers. Watch is 100% Authentic and Comes with Authenticity Card. Watch Reference is 1601 and is in Goo...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Cellini Classic White Gold Mother Of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 5115 Unworn
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Classic White Gold Mother Of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 5115 Unworn. Manual winding movement. 18k white gold slim case 31.8 x 5.5 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on the crown. . ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

1989 Rolex Datejust Jubilee Engine Turned Bezel Silver Dial 36mm Watch Ref 16220
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
This classic unisex vintage Rolex Datejust wrist watch is circa 1989 and reference 16220. Features a classic silver dial, stainless steel jubilee bracelet and original engine turned ...
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Watch #6618 1969 Vintage
By Rolex
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Rolex Ladies Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Watch #6618 1969 Vintage Model #6618 Serial #20712XX Year: 1969 Movement #1161 Movement Serial #265XX 26 Jewels Stainless Steel Round ...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Steel & Yellow Gold MOP Dial Oyster Bracelet Ladies Watch # 79163
By Rolex
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This Pre owned Rolex came in trade. We serviced it and the watch comes with a 1 year warranty. Model number: 79163 Year: 2000 - 2003 Gender: Ladies Movement: Officially certified ...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 114270
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 114270. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36.0 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on the cro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k Gold SS Automatic 1970s Vintage RA335
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex 1601 Oyster Datejust automatic, 18k white gold bezel, c.1976, all original. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, unrefurbished Rolex signe...
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 114270
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 114270. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36.0 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on the cro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex President Day-Date Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex President Day-Date Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 18038. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. 18k yellow gold oyster case 36.0 mm in diameter. R...
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex President Day-Date Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Mens Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex President Day-Date Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Mens Watch 18038. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. 18k yellow gold oyster case 36 mm in diameter. R...
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Air King 34mm Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Paris, FR
Rolex Air King steel watch, automatic winding movement. Blue dial, steel central second hand and baton hands, applied baton hour markers. Oyster bracelet and steel folding clasp. ...
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Air King 34mm Steel Watch
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Rolex Lady Datejust Wristwatch Ref 69173. Diamond Anniversary Dial. Year 1990..
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our Rolex Lady Datejust features the classic combination of 18k yellow gold and stainless steel 26mm case (fluted bezel) with stainless steel and 18k yellow gold jubilee bracelet, an...
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1990s Wrist Watches

Gruen Solid Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Original Dial by Stern Freres 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Dress Pocket Watch / Hinged Back METAL: 14Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA: 1920's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Je...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 114270
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 114270. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36.0 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on the cro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

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1975 Vintage Rolex Oyster Cosmograph in SS 'Pre-Daytona'
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
1975 VINTAGE ROLEX OYSTER COSMOGRAPH IN SS ITEM DESCRIPTION: This is an original vintage Rolex
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hands & Feet: Hands & Fish
By John Baldessari
Located in West Hollywood, CA
carefully selected pictures, sometimes pairing them with text and often overlaying them with large dots and
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2010s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Screen

Hands & Feet: Hands, Tiger & Teeth
By John Baldessari
Located in West Hollywood, CA
carefully selected pictures, sometimes pairing them with text and often overlaying them with large dots and
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2010s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Screen

Hands & Feet: Knees
By John Baldessari
Located in West Hollywood, CA
imagery, Baldessari recomposes carefully selected pictures, sometimes pairing them with text and often
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

Hands & Feet: Hands, Baseball & Glove
By John Baldessari
Located in West Hollywood, CA
selected pictures, sometimes pairing them with text and often overlaying them with large dots and swaths of
Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Screen

Hands & Feet: Hands, Gloves & Person
By John Baldessari
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, Baldessari recomposes carefully selected pictures, sometimes pairing them with text and often overlaying them
Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Screen

Hands & Feet: Hands, Dinner Table & Person
By John Baldessari
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, sometimes pairing them with text and often overlaying them with large dots and swaths of color to mask or
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

Rolex Seadweller 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Card. Officially certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card. Officially certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card. Officially certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card. Officially certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

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 Seadweller 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card. Officially certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Seadweller 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card. Officially certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Seadweller 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card. Officially certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Vintage Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6264
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
wind movement, in excellent condition, comes with an original Rolex, our own certificate of
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card. Officially certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card. Officially certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card. Officially certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card. Officially certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card. Officially certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card. Officially certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card. Officially certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card. Officially certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card. Officially certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card. Officially certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card. Officially certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card. Officially certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Seadweller 43mm 50th Anniversary Steel Mens Watch 126600 Box Card. Officially certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

1945 Rolex Oyster Imperial Viceroy 9k Yellow Gold Gent's Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
text 'Rolex Oyster'. This 1940's watch retains the original gold, baton style hands. The
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

RARE Vintage 1973 Rolex Submariner "Red Sub" in Stainless Steel REF 1680
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
million serial range (mid-1970s), with later models featuring white text Brand: Rolex Model: Submariner
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel “Four Line Gilt Dial” Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5512
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
having four lines of text, printed in both silver and gold, and for it’s striking patina with perfectly
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner 4 Line Ghost Dial Big Crown Wristwatch Ref 6538
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
text appear: the depth rating is listed above- and the words “Officially Certified Chronometer
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tudor Prince Oysterdate, Stainless Steel Gent's Wrist Watch - Vintage Circa 1974
By Tudor
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stainless steel Rolex Oyster case. The unusual chocolate dial is fitted with silver coloured, luminescent
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tudor Oyster Stainless Steel Gent's Wrist Watch - Vintage Circa 1950
By Tudor
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
'Tudor, Oyster' name below the rose logo, in addition to the text 'Shock Resisting'. The stainless
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Original Vintage Poster for Rolex Oyster Perpetual Swiss Luxury Watch Models
Located in London, GB
insignia - and stylized text above in white and yellow letters. The luxury watchmaker Rolex was founded in
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Posters

Materials

Paper

Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch, 1950s
By Omega
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Displayed to the face is the applied Omega icon above the text 'Omega, Automatic' and 'Seamaster'. The dial
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Original Vintage Poster For Rolex Oyster Perpetual Swiss Luxury Watch Models
Located in London, GB
insignia - and stylised text above in white and yellow letters. The luxury watchmaker Rolex was founded in
Category

1950s More Prints

Materials

Paper

Rolex Sea-Dweller 50th Anniversary Red Text Stainless Steel 126600 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Reference: COM2161 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Sea-Dweller Model Reference: 126600 Age: 17th May
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex stainless steel Red Submariner automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
An automatic, stainless steel, Rolex Submariner with date.This watch could be considered the most
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1954 Rolex Submariner Stainless Steel 6538 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
condition and shows one or two noticeable signs of wear or patina relative to its age. Rolex collectors will
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Early Rolex GMT with glossy black and gilt dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex. A Stainless Steel GMT Wristwatch with Chapter Ring dial and pointy crown guards Model
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Sea-Dweller "Great White" Wristwatch Ref 1665
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
of dial configurations and text designations. In 1977, Rolex released what is known as the “Great
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1964 Rolex Submariner Tropical Dial Stainless Steel 5513 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
fair pre-owned condition and shows overall wear or patina relative to its age. The Rolex Submariner
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1964 Rolex Submariner Tropical Dial Stainless Steel 5513 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
fair pre-owned condition and shows overall wear or patina relative to its age. The Rolex Submariner
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King Date automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A handsome and rare nlestaiss steel Rolex Air King Date model. This model features a less common
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1984 Rolex Sea-Dweller Matte Dial Stainless Steel 16660 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Rolex collectors. The reference number is obviously where it adopted its nickname the “Triple Six
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1978 Rolex Sea-Dweller Double Red MKIV Stainless Steel 1665 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
condition report. The Rolex Sea Dweller Double Red reference 1665 became instantly recognisable for it’s two
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1962 Rolex Submariner Gilt Gloss Meters First Dial Pointed Crown Guards
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
good pre-owned condition and shows some general signs of wear or patina relative to its age. “The Rolex
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel and 14 Karat Gold “Red” Datejust Ref 6305, circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An early, rare, and fine condition Rolex Datejust, ref 6305 serial # 99,xxx circa 1955. With
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Date Tropical Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A handsome and very rare stainless steel Rolex Air King Date model. This model features a less
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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