1970s Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Set Foliate Leaf Design Bracelet Watch

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1970s Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Set Foliate Leaf Design Bracelet Watch

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A 1970s Limited Edition High Fashion Rolex 18kt Yellow Gold Diamond Set Foliate Leaf Design Bracelet Watch Basic Dimensions & Specifications - Case Dimensions: 18mm across x 18mm top - Wrist Size Fits up to 175mm Wrist *Can be extended or shortened as necessary as a complimentary service with purchase Special Features - Champagne Satin Finish Dial - 6 Brilliant Round Cut factory Diamond Set Diamonds - Foliate Leaf Bracelet Design concept - Rolex Jewelry Clasp Signature - Accompanied by Rolex Presentation Case Catalog Essay The present timepiece is a limited edition 1970s Rolex bracelet watch design concept produced as part of the firms Rolex precision reference. During this timeframe, Rolex like many other leading design firms sought to produce higher fashion haute couture bracelet watches in various limited edition concepts that were meant to be more fashionable and appear to be as a piece of jewelry concept of a gold and diamond bracelet than that of the style of a conventional watch design which society was so accustomed to. As Commercial air travel had just been made available to the public and the ability to be able to travel from London to Dubai or Hong Kong to New York with greater ease occurred, the need for a timepiece which had greater attention to detail for greater versatility to meet the demands of the new "Jet Setter" clientele was necessary and as a result leading design firms introduced unique, high fashion bracelet watch concepts such as the present Rolex offered here today. Sophisticated and Elegant, the present design concept has several elements which exemplify the unique special attention to detail throughout the present timepiece making it not only beautiful but also extra versatile allowing it to be worn day or night as well as with cocktail attire or casual and ultimately making it one of the most timeless examples of Rolex design as a result. The bracelet concept which draws from inspirations found in nature with a foliate leaf design textured 18kt yellow gold bracelet is in near perfect unused condition and demonstrates the high level of gold workmanship the firm was capable of. In addition to the well made bracelet, Rolex has designed the present example with a notably beautiful champagne gold satin finish dial. If unfamiliar, satin finish dials are much more desirable than regular dials are they are designed to reflect different hues of dark and light golds as the dial interacts with the light by having the center of it slightly raised. This new concept in dial technology was made popular during this period and is generally incorporated in the firms most prominent designs as an extra amenity. Furthermore, the bracelet is accented by 6 brilliant white round diamonds elegantly sized and placed with high raised prong set so set against the beautiful 18kt yellow gold textured bracelet, making the overall style very noticeable when worn on the wrist injecting high fashion luxury into a timeless classic wristwatch design and finally the bracelet watch is accented with Rolex's famous emblem the Crow which is located as a raised signature on the clasp and a signature which is only found on select designs from this period. Also Important to note, the present timepiece is in virtually unworn condition and has been recently serviced. For additional questions or photos please do not hesitate to ask…

Creator:
Rolex
Metal:
18k Gold,Yellow Gold
Stone:
Diamond
Stone Cut:
Round Cut
Dimensions:
Width: 0.71 in (18 mm)Diameter: 6.89 in (175 mm)Length: 0.71 in (18 mm)
Style:
Retro
Place of Origin:
Switzerland
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1970s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
New york, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1212310355942

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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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