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Rolex  Explorer II - Orange Hand

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Excellent condition and highly collectible Rolex Explorer II Orange hand model reference 1655.  It comes with the original guarantee/chronometer certificate, plus Rolex service receipts and other purchase receipts. Just returned from a service with my watchmaker. These watches are highly collectible due to their rarity and are continually rising in value. The model name is an Explorer II but it is often referred to as the Orange Hand Explorer due to obvious reasons. In addition to being called the Orange hand Explorer II is also commonly referred to as the Steve McQueen model, as he was allegedly seen wearing this model on a regular basis. However popular research suggests that Steve McQueen favoured the Rolex Submariner 5512 chronometer model, this was in private and on film sets. He was also seen wearing the Heuer Monaco on film sets. The Explorer II watches are in high demand and represent a good investment as well as being a lovely and desirable watch that can be worn every day. This model was made for a short period only in the 1970's and early 1980’s and is therefore the reason why they continue to rise in value.  They are not easy to find and are due to the short production period, they are a scarce watch. The orange hand provides a 24 hour function and the hand rotates the dial every 24 hours, and the 24 hour time is reference is against the fixed 24 hour outer bezel. The orange hand can be used for a GMT function. The dial is in excellent condition with a little fading to the orange hand, particularly to the sharp end of the orange hand, there is s little fading to the tritium luminosity. It has a screw down crown with stop seconds function for accurate time setting, date function at 3 position, with magnified cyclops lens, acrylic plexi crystal, and above all, it is a Swiss Certified Chronometer. The case and bracelet are in good condition with marks here and there from regular use, and some light marks to the fixed bezel. It was originally purchased in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1980, and was purchased in 1984 by the previous owner, so it has had two owners from new.  It was serviced in 1996 by Rolex South Africa and comes with a receipt to indicate this fact. During this service, it was fitted with a new crystal , crown and crown tube. It was serviced again by Rolex Johannesburg in 2004 where it underwent a complete factory overhaul. It comes with the Rolex service receipt showing this which is has been plastic laminated. It also comes with a letter from the second owner explaining that it was purchased by him second hand in 1984. The second owner  had it engraved with his name and the text Johannesburg 9-IV-1984. This is an all around great watch can be worn everyday or a good collectors piece and investment with continued rising prices. The dimensions of the watch are as follows: The width is 40 mm excluding crown, 42mm including crown and 48 mm lug to lug and thickness is 13.5 mm. Ref: ROL 485. Price is £8,850 or US $13,750

 

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Zephyr - Certified Chronometer    

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Excellent to mint condition very rare Rolex Oyster perpetual Zephyr officially certified Swiss chronometer. It is a stunning looking watch in lovely condition for its age. It is a model reference 1038 and was manufactured in 1967. The case is the classic Oyster case in stainless steel with screw down crown, the case that made the Rolex watch company famous and set new standards in case design. It has an 18 karat gold fixed bezel which is marked with hour and minute markers. the crown is also made of 18k karat gold. The case back is a screw on back which is not engraved or marked as a Rolex Oyster case should be. The dial is a black dial which is showing some signs of patina which is good in two ways, one is that is shows the warmth and age of a classic vintage watch, and secondly demonstrates that the dial is one hundred percent original. The dial is marked with the usual Rolex words and logos, indicating that it is an Oyster Perpetual and that it is an officially certified Swiss chronometer. The thing that separates this Zephyr model from other Oysters, is that it lacks number or baton hour markers but has small dots instead and has a cross hair pattern on the dial stretching from top to bottom and left to right. The hands are gold and the dial text is also gold which is offset beautifully against the black dial and perfectly compliments the 18k gold bezel and crown. These features make for an attractive and classic looking timepiece from the world's most eminent and prolific high quality watchmakers, Rolex. It has got a domed plexi crystal. The movement is a 26 jewel Swiss made automatic calibre 157 which is in excellent condition and runs very smoothly. It comes one a black leather replacement strap with gold colour pin buckle. The dimensions are as follows. Width is 34 mm excluding crown, 37 mm including crown, 40 mm lug to lug and thickness is 13mm. Ref ROL 469. Price is £1,495 or US $2,475

 

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 18k Yellow Gold

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Mint condition and lovely looking Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust - Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified in solid 18 karat gold. Model reference number is 1601. The watch dates off the serial number 1970. The watch is running well and keeping good time. The watch is the classic Datejust and one of the Rolex top of the range watches, and today it costs just short of £12,440 (US $27,400) when brand new.  This one has an attractive champagne colour dial which with baton markings. The dial and hands are in mint condition.  It has an acrylic plexi crystal and screw down crown to add to the water resistance of the watch.  The case and bracelet are heavy as they are in 18 karat solid gold.  It has the serrated 18 karat gold bezel.  The watch is instantly recognisable for what it is, but without being over designed. It is a classic looking watch, and being the top of the range in solid gold, makes a bold statement and should be worn with pride.  This is the classic Rolex Oyster design and the one that made the company famous and represents who they are today. Large Rolex crown logo at 12 and Rolex signed winding crown. The crown is screwed down for water resistance.  Automatic winding Rolex movement. Magnified date window at the 3 position. The watch is a heavy good solid chunky watch, a great timekeeper and one that can be worn for all occasions. No box, but no paperwork, which is reflected in the price. It has been checked against the Rolex Lost and Stolen database and is guaranteed to be one hundred percent authentic and genuine. It comes on a replacement leather strap with a genuine Rolex pin buckle which is gold plated. The gross weight is 61 grams so at today's prices the scrap value is £1,405. Overall Width is 36 mm excluding crown, 38 mm including crown and 44 mm lug to lug. Thickness is 12 mm. Ref: ROL 463. Price is £2,595 or US $4,260

 

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer 18k Pink Gold

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Excellent condition and extremely rare 18 karat pink gold (or otherwise known as rose gold) Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer model reference 6085. The only other example of a pink gold 6085 that I can currently find is for sale in the USA for $12,800 (£8,000). Although the Ref. 6085 was a popular model in stainless steel and yellow gold very few examples were made in 18 karat pink gold. Many of the pink  gold Ref. 6085’s were made for special orders. Those which survive are highly coveted by collectors.  Although this example shows some evidence of wear and is in fantastic condition for it’s age and runs very well, the original silver dial, is gently and evenly toned by age, with its triangular luminous markers, is absolutely breathtaking. This watch has its original solid rose gold luminous hands, mint condition pink gold bezel engraved with the hour markers, and a mint condition 18k pink gold case. It comes on an 18k rose gold riveted Rolex Oyster bracelet, rarer still it is the elasticated type bracelet, which is still tight and has not stretched with age, There has been a repair to one of the links and the repaired link is not elasticated, but this is a minor point and does not detract from this beautiful and rare watch. It has coot the original screw down crown, plexi crystal and solid screw on case back in waterproof Oyster case (water proofing is not tested). This watch was tough to find in exceptional condition. In today’s marketplace, such watches are rarely offered outside of the major auction houses. This is a good opportunity to obtain a truly unique and scarce timepiece for a watch collection and  Rolex collector’s dream watch This is another Rolex that makes the wearer proud to own and sets them apart from the crowd.  It is keeping excellent time as one would expect a Rolex to do. It is immaculate all around with patina to the dial and a very nice Rolex watch that would make any wearer very proud of.  The gross weight of the watch is 73 grams and by today’s rate, the scrap value is £1,680. The width is 35 mm excluding crown, and 37 mm including the crown.  The thickness is 13 mm and the lug to lug distance is 39 mm.  Ref: ROL 461. Price is £3,995 or US $6,500

 

Rolex Precision 18 K Gold Ladies Watch - Ruby and Diamond Bezel

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Mint condition Rolex Precision manual winding 18 karat solid gold ladies dress watch with ruby and diamond set bezel.  This is a stunning small ladies watch made by one of the world’s most eminent watch company.  It is a stunning design and would make a wonderful gift that would be treasured for a lifetime.  The bezel and bracelet are most likely later additions to make this a truly beautiful ladies jewelry watch with heavy  high gold content and clear, well cut diamonds and rubies. The bezel surrounding the crystal is a large serrated bezel. It is an all round beautiful watch and an absolute delight to see something of this quality in such miniature format. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined.  The dial and case are both in excellent condition.  The dial is polished “pearl silver” in colour, with gold applied numerals and dagger hands.  Has a large applied Rolex crown logo at the 12 position and the words “Rolex” and “Precision” Rolex signed movement, dial, and inner case back. It comes on the original integrated solid 18 karat gold bracelet with adjustable clasp.  The bracelet is suitable for around a 6 to 7 inch wrist, it can be extended or reduced to fit to size by a working jeweller. The watch has been beautifully maintained and looked after over the years. With the gold and jewels this is a watch that would make a perfect watch be treasured for a lifetime as it is a lovely watch, a real stunner and very eye catching.  The gross weight of the watch is 45 grams. The gross is taken into consideration for the scrap value of the gold content which includes the movement and the rubies and diamonds as they have the same scrap value as the gold content. At today’s prices , the scrap value of the watch is £1,045 The width is 16 mm excluding crown, 16 mm including crown.  The thickness is 6.5 mm. Absolutely delightful.  Ref. ROL 462. Price is £1,595 or US $2,675

 

Rolex Precision 9 K Solid Gold Ladies Dress Watch

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Excellent condition Rolex Precision manual winding 9 karat solid gold ladies dress watch. Great value for money for a gold Rolex, it is 9 karat gold which scraps at today’s rate of £11.40 per gram. The gross weight of the watch is 30 grams making the scrap value £210. This is a stunning small ladies watch made by one of the world’s most eminent watch company.  It is a stunning design and would make a wonderful gift that would be treasured for a lifetime.  It is an all round beautiful watch and an absolute delight to see something of this quality in such miniature format. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined.  The dial and case are both in excellent condition.  The dial is polished “pearl silver” in colour, with gold applied numerals and dagger hands.  Has a large applied Rolex crown logo at the 12 position and the words “Rolex” and “Precision” Rolex signed movement, dial, and inner case back. It comes on the original integrated solid 9 karat gold bracelet with adjustable clasp.  The bracelet is around 6 inches, it can be extended or reduced to fit to size by a working jeweller. The clasp has got an extension clasp so it can be adjusted or shortened by about 10 mm. The clasp is hallmarked and has the Rolex crown logo on the opener. It has a flip lock style safety buckle which folds over the clasp, this fliplock is the part which contains the Rolex logo. It has a non signed winding crown.  The watch has been beautifully maintained and looked after over the years. The width is 18 mm excluding crown, 19 mm including crown.  The thickness is 12 mm. Absolutely delightful.  Ref. ROL 427. Price is £745 or US $1,295

 

Rolex Precision 18 K Gold Ladies Dress Watch

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Excellent condition Rolex manual winding 18 karat solid gold ladies dress watch.  This is a stunning small ladies watch made by one of the world’s most eminent watch company.  It is a less usual square case with serrated bezel. It is a lovely design and would make a wonderful gift that would be treasured for a lifetime.  It is an all round beautiful watch and an absolute delight to see something of this quality in such miniature format. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined.  The dial and case are both in excellent condition, though the dial is showing some signs of patina which adds to the overall vintage look and feel making it aged and giving it warmth.  The dial is polished “pearl silver” in colour, with applied batons and slender hands.  Has an applied Rolex crown logo at the 12 position and the words “Rolex” and Rolex signed Rolex movement, dial, and inner case back. The case back is also stamped with the serial number and the Rolex coronet logo. It comes on a replacement leather strap. It has a non signed winding crown, the watch is hand winding and it runs like a dream.  The watch has been beautifully maintained and looked after over the years. The width is 16 mm excluding crown, 18 mm including crown, lug to lug is 23 mm.  The thickness is 6.5 mm. Absolutely delightful.  Ref. ROL 444. Price is £595 or US $975

 

Rolex Precision 9 K Solid Gold Ladies Dress Watch     

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Mint condition Rolex Precision manual winding 9 karat solid gold ladies dress watch.  This is a stunning small ladies watch made by one of the world’s most eminent watch company.  It is a stunning design and would make a wonderful gift that would be treasured for a lifetime.  It is an all round beautiful watch and an absolute delight to see something of this quality in such miniature format. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined.  The dial and case are both in excellent condition.  The dial is polished “pearl silver” in colour, with gold applied numerals and dagger hands.  Has a large applied Rolex crown logo at the 12 position and the words “Rolex” and “Precision” Rolex signed movement, dial, and inner case back. It comes on the original integrated solid 9 karat gold bracelet with adjustable clasp.  The bracelet is a long one at around 7 inches, it can be extended or reduced to fit to size by a working jeweller. The clasp has got an extension clasp so it can be adjusted or shortened by about 10 mm whilst on the wrist. The clasp is hallmarked and has the Rolex crown logo on the opener.  It has the original Rolex winding crown with signed Rolex crown on it.  The watch has been beautifully maintained and looked after over the years. The width is 16 mm excluding crown, 16 mm including crown.  The thickness is 6.5 mm. Absolutely delightful.  Ref. ROL 443. Price is £745 or US $1,295

 

Tudor Royal 9 K Solid Gold Ladies Dress Watch – with original Paperwork     

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Mint condition Tudor Royal manual winding 9 karat solid gold ladies dress watch, which comes with the original paperwork. It’s a rare watch to begin with but even rarer as it comes with the original guarantee certificate. This shows that the watch was originally purchased from UK authorised Tudor dealers, A Chilcott & Co in Bristol on 16th march 1961. It is quite remarkable that the guarantee certificate has survived for this length of time. This is a stunning small ladies watch made by Tudor who are owned by Rolex, one of the world’s most eminent watch company.  It is an attractive design and would make a lovely gift that would be treasured for a lifetime.  It is an all round beautiful watch and an absolute delight to see something of this quality in such miniature format. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined.  The case is in excellent condition.  The dial is polished “pearl silver” in colour, with gold applied numerals and dagger hands. The dial is showing some patina due to its age, but this does add to the vintage warmth to the watch. It a large Tudor and Royal logo at the 12 position with Tudor signed movement in excellent condition. The case is a Rolex case and was manufactured by B&S for Rolex as indicated on the inside of the case back. It comes on a solid 9 karat gold bracelet with 3 sided folding clasp with extension piece for maneuvering the watch over the wrist.  The bracelet is a long one at around 7 inches, it can be extended or reduced to fit to size by a working jeweller. The clasp is hallmarked as 9 karat gold but no makers name on the bracelet. The watch has been beautifully maintained and looked after over the years. The width is 20 mm excluding crown, 21.5 mm including crown.  The thickness is 8 mm. Absolutely delightful.  Ref. ROL 443. Price is £395 or US $695

 

Rolex Precision 9 K Solid Gold Ladies Dress Watch

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Mint condition Rolex Precision manual winding 9 karat solid gold ladies dress watch.  This is a stunning small ladies watch made by one of the world’s most eminent watch company.  It is a stunning design and would make a wonderful gift that would be treasured for a lifetime.  It is an all round beautiful watch and an absolute delight to see something of this quality in such miniature format. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined.  The dial and case are both in excellent condition.  The dial is polished “pearl silver” in colour, with gold applied numerals and dagger hands.  Has a large applied Rolex crown logo at the 12 position and the words “Rolex” and “Precision” Rolex signed movement, dial, and inner case back. It comes on the original integrated solid 9 karat gold bracelet with adjustable clasp.  The bracelet is around 6 inches, it can be extended or reduced to fit to size by a working jeweller. The clasp has got an extension clasp so it can be adjusted or shortened by about 10 mm. The clasp is hallmarked and has the Rolex crown logo on the opener.  It has the original Rolex winding crown with signed Rolex crown on it.  The watch has been beautifully maintained and looked after over the years. The width is 18 mm excluding crown, 19 mm including crown.  The thickness is 12 mm. Absolutely delightful.  Ref. ROL 407. Price is £745 or US $1,295

 

Rolex Precision 9 Karat Gold Gents Watch – Large Size

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Mint condition Rolex Precision Manual winding solid 9k gold dress watch from 1968. It has an unusually large size case at 36 mm but wears a lot bigger and seems more like 37 or 38 mm because of the large dial going right up to the edge of the case. The watch is the same size as the Rolex Datejust which is unusual since watches of this style and of this age are usually much smaller at around 32 mm. The watch is classically styled case with very attractive lugs which are long and slender lugs and look integral to the case, which is large quite thick for the style of watch and got a decent weight to it.  The dial is a creamy yellowy silver in colour, setting it off perfectly against the gold case.  It has gold applied numerals and hands making it well legible with Rolex logo and signature at the 12 position.  It has a central sweep second hand. The style is sparse and minimalist, with no un necessary dial clutter, it is straight to the point, simple and unassuming, yet style and quality in abundance.  It has a 17 jewel Rolex signed movement in a dress style case.  It is a beautiful and perfectly proportioned watch made by one of the world’s most famous watch companies. It is a stunning design and a very desirable and collectible dress watch that is a pleasure to see and wear. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined. It comes on an unused replacement brown leather strap with gold colour pin buckle. The dial is in near perfect condition and shows a few small blemishes visible in the pictures. The crown is original with the Rolex crown logo on it.  All round beautiful watch and one for the Rolex collector or somebody who is looking for a decent quality stylish dress watch. It has an engraved case back as it is a long service presentation watch awarded to H Raynor in 1968 for long employment service to John Player & Sons. The width is 36 mm excluding crown, and 37 mm including the crown. The thickness is 10 mm and the lug to lug is 43 mm. Ref. ROL 430. Price is £1,195 or US $1,995

 

Rolex Precision Date 9 Karat Gold Gents Watch

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Mint condition and very rare Rolex Precision Date Manual winding solid 9k gold dress watch from the early 1960’s. Usually the Precisions are non dates, but this one is a date model, with the date alternating between red print on even number days and black print on odd number days. It has a slender and classically styled case with very attractive flared lugs.  The dial is silver in colour, setting it off perfectly against the gold case.  It has gold applied numerals and hands making it well legible with Rolex logo and signature at the 12 position.  It has a sweep central second hand. The style is sparse and minimalist, with no un necessary dial clutter, it is straight to the point, simple and unassuming, yet style and quality in abundance.  It has a 17 jewel Rolex signed movement in a dress style case.  It is a beautiful and perfectly proportioned watch made by one of the world’s most famous watch companies. It is a stunning design and a very desirable and collectible dress watch that is a pleasure to see and wear. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined. It comes on an unused replacement brown leather strap with gold colour pin buckle. The dial is in perfect condition and shows no blemishes.  All round beautiful watch and one for the Rolex collector or somebody who is looking for a decent quality stylish dress watch. The case back is unengaged and the case is in all round outstanding condition. There is an inscription on the case back “To A Evans in 1959 on completing 25 years service with MECO” As it is a presentation watch, it was given to somebody at the end of their working lives, so has been barely used and as such in outstanding condition. The width is 34 mm excluding crown, and 35 mm including the crown. The thickness is 11 mm and the lug to lug is 40 mm. Ref. ROL 390. Price is £1,295 or US $2,295

 

Rolex Military Pocket Watch

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Excellent condition Rolex Military pocket watch, recently had a full service and in perfect working order, it runs and winds up as smooth as silk. Rolex themselves need no introduction as they are one of the most famous watch houses in the world.  In the early days of their history they were making pocket watches before the advent of the wristwatch.  This one is one of their military watches that was issued to the British armed forces during the World War 1 period and is more than likely to have been issued to an officer.  The style is typical in military design with a mat black dial with large and bold numerals and hands, some of the luminous fill has fallen from the hands, but a decent watchmaker will be able to restore the hands, however it is best left and it is being sold as it is.  The dial is signed Rolex and the numbers A 2052.  As with all military watches, the case is metal alloy.  The case back is stamped with the military issue numbers “A. 2052, below that G.S. MK II and beneath that a broad arrow.  The inside of the case back is also stamped by Rolex.  The movement is in excellent condition and the bridge is stamped with Rolex.  It is a 15 jewel stem wound movement.  This is a wonderful piece of military memorabilia and one to be treasured by a collector which appeals to militaria and Rolex enthusiasts alike.  Dimensions are width is 50 mm and thickness is 15mm.  Ref: ROL 472. Price is £645 or US $1,100

 

Rolex Military Pocket Watch

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Excellent condition Rolex Military pocket watch, recently had a full service and in perfect working order, it runs and winds up as smooth as silk. Rolex themselves need no introduction as they are one of the most famous watch houses in the world.  In the early days of their history they were making pocket watches before the advent of the wristwatch.  This one is one of their military watches that was issued to the British armed forces during the World War 1 period and is more than likely to have been issued to an officer.  The style is typical in military design with a mat black dial with large and bold numerals and hands, some of the luminous fill has fallen from the hands, but a decent watchmaker will be able to restore the hands, however it is best left and it is being sold as it is.  The dial is signed Rolex and the numbers A 2136.  As with all military watches, the case is metal alloy.  The case back is stamped with the military issue numbers “A. 2136, below that G.S. MK II and beneath that a broad arrow.  The inside of the case back is also stamped by Rolex.  The movement is in excellent condition and the bridge is stamped with Rolex.  It is a 15 jewel stem wound movement.  This is a wonderful piece of military memorabilia and one to be treasured by a collector which appeals to militaria and Rolex enthusiasts alike.  Dimensions are width is 50 mm and thickness is 15mm.  Ref: ROL 473. Price is £645 or US $1,100

 

Rolex Submariner - Vintage Model 5513

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Excellent condition Rolex Submariner 5513 dating to 1970. This is the famous model reference 5513 which is becoming a collectors cult classic and one of the most in demand of all Rolex sports models. The prices have been steadily increasing over the last five or six years and continue to do so, which makes the 5513 a sound and secure investment and a guaranteed future classic. The 5513 as the one that the British military used for issue to the Royal Marines in the late 9160’s and 1970’s. If it can live up to the standard of the military, it is good enough for every day use. And indeed has been used by divers for professional use the world over jus as in this particular example. Acrylic face Rolex sports models continue to rise in price despite a recent dip, they are going back up again and always represent a good investment.  This one is the earlier and original version with mat black dial and painted luminous dots without the white metal surrounds around the dots.  The dial is original and in clean condition, however the hands are newer service genuine Rolex hands. This model is correct and has the correct bracelet and end pieces for the watch.  It is a handsome watch worn for business or leisure, but is primarily a highly functional and reliable divers watch.  It comes on the original stainless steel Oyster bracelet with divers extension and fliplock safety clasp, sturdy bi directional non ratchet rotating bezel, acrylic plexi crystal, screw down large crown with protective shoulders, and triplock screw down and waterproofing mechanism. Dimensions are: width is 40 mm excluding crown, 44mm including crown and 47 mm lug to lug and thickness is 12 mm. Ref: ROL 484.3750 sold

 

Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT Master  - Vintage Model 1675

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Mint condition Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT Master reference number 1675 dating to 1971.  The watch has just returned from being serviced at an independent watchmaker where it had a service. The bracelet was not refurbished and is a submariner bracelet. It has got some marks to the clasp, but could be put into mint condition if it was professionally polished. The dial, hands and bezel are in mint looking condition and all genuine, the plexi crystal has some small marks to the centre of the crystal, which are difficult to pick out in the pictures. Vintage Rolexes remain highly collectible and they still continue to rise in value and are a good investment for the future provided that the prices continue to keep on rising. The GMT master remains one of Rolexes most popular selling watches, it is striking and very distinctive looking.  Like all Rolex  watches, it is built to exact and uncompromising standards – a design consideration that has escalated Rolex the most eminent watchmaker in the world.  It has the acrylic crystal. Very attractive black dial with red and blue bezel and neatly contrasting red GMT hand. The dial is the mat black dial without the with metal surrounds around the indices.  The bezel is bi directional and frictional (not ratcheted) operated. It has been well looked after and maintained as it is keeping good time and working very well as expected of a watch of this calibre.  Large Rolex crown logo at 12 and Rolex signed winding crown. The crown is screwed down for water resistance. Automatic winding Rolex movement. As mentioned above it has a genuine Rolex Submariner bracelet, a brand new GMT master 1675 bracelet can be sourced upon request. Width is 39 mm excluding crown, 42 mm including crown and 47 mm lug to lug. Thickness is 12 mm. Ref: ROL 487.3395 reserved

 

Rolex 9 Karat Gold Gents Watch

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Mint condition Rolex Manual winding solid 9k gold dress watch from the late 1950’s. It comes on a brand new Hirsch leather strap with the Hirsch buckle. It has got a brand new Rolex buckle to fit this strap, the Rolex buckle is still sealed in its original packaging.  The dial has been refurbished and a light polish to the case to buff it up like new, to make a mint looking classic vintage watch. The movement is also serviced so is in perfect running order as well. It has a slender and classically styled case and dial taking up most of the width of the watch.  It has long and slender lugs.  The dial is silver in colour, setting it off perfectly against the gold case.  It has applied gold numerals making it well legible with Rolex logo and signature at the 12 position.  It has a sub second dial at the 6 position. The style is sparse and minimalist, with no un necessary dial clutter, it is straight to the point, simple and unassuming, yet style and quality in abundance.  It has a 17 jewel Rolex signed movement in a dress style case.  It is a beautiful and perfectly proportioned watch made by one of the world’s most famous watch companies. It is a stunning design and a very desirable and collectible dress watch that is a pleasure to see and wear. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined. All round beautiful watch and one for the Rolex collector or somebody who is looking for a decent quality stylish dress watch. The width is 30 mm excluding crown, and 32 mm including the crown. The thickness is 10 mm and the lug to lug is 37 mm. Ref. ROL 482. reserved

 

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust  – Steel and 18k Gold

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Mint condition Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust in steel an 18k gold - Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified. This is model reference 1603 dating to the year 1974. It was purchased second hand in May 2010 by the previous owner where it was fully serviced and overhauled by the sellers, Austin Kaye. It comes with their certificate of authenticity and is still under their warranty for another 1 year and 3 months. The UK retail price now for a new replacement £3,100 ($5,100). It is the classic Datejust which is one of the most successful Rolex models of all time.  This version is stunning looking as it is on the classic looking steel and 18 karat yellow gold Jubilee bracelet with serrated 18 karat yellow gold bezel with black dial and contrasting gold batons and hands making it instantly recognisable as a Rolex classic. The batons and hands contrast sharply against a minty crisp and clean looking black dial making it highly legible. It has an acrylic crystal and is a waterproof watch (not tested) It is plain unassuming yet instantly recognisable for what it is, but without being over designed. This is the classic Rolex Oyster design and the one that made the company famous and represents who they are today. Large Rolex crown logo at 12 and Rolex signed winding crown. The crown is screwed down for water resistance.  Has an attractive black dial and is the all time classic looking Rolex wristwatch.  Automatic winding Rolex movement. Magnified date window at the 3 position. It comes with the aforementioned papers, none of the original papers but comes with an inner and outer box. Width is 36 mm excluding crown, 38 mm including crown and 44 mm lug to lug. Thickness is 12 mm. Ref: ROL 425. reserved

 

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust

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Mint condition Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust in steel and 18k yellow gold - Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified. This is model reference 16013 with R serial prefix dating to the year 1987. The UK retail price now for a new replacement is well over £4500. It comes with the original factory fitted classic diamond dot dial. With 11 diamonds on the hour markers except the 12 hour mark which has the Rolex crown logo. It is the classic Datejust which is one of the most successful Rolex models of all time.  This version is stunning looking on replacement brown leather strap with serrated 18 yellow white gold bezel with white dial and contrasting gold diamond surrounds and hands making it instantly recognisable as a Rolex classic. The hour markers and hands contrast sharply against a minty crisp and clean looking white dial making it highly legible. It has an acrylic crystal and is a waterproof watch (not tested) It is plain unassuming yet instantly recognisable for what it is, but without being over designed. This is the classic Rolex Oyster design and the one that made the company famous and represents who they are today. Large Rolex crown logo at 12 and Rolex signed winding crown. The crown is screwed down for water resistance.  Has an attractive white dial and is the all time classic looking Rolex wristwatch.  Automatic winding Rolex movement. Magnified date window at the 3 position. No box or papers but guaranteed one hundred percent authentic and genuine and checked against the Rolex database. Width is 36 mm excluding crown, 38 mm including crown and 44 mm lug to lug. Thickness is 12 mm. Ref: ROL 465. sold

 

Rolex Air King Date

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Mint condition Rolex Air King Precision Date automatic watch model reference 5700. The Air King date was allegedly only made for two years at separate intervals and is one of the most collectible of the non sports models and certainly the most collectible Air King and a must for any Rolex collection. This one dates to the 1960's. It is in lovely condition and has been well maintained over the years. The bracelet is correct for the watch and not a later replacement. It is the bracelet type 7835 with 361 end links and is full size in length with 13 links and case have a few insignificant marks, and in overall outstanding condition for its age. The crystal, dial and hands are in mint condition. The dial is the most attractive variant in silver with silver batons and hands. The dial has a light fabric effect which is only visible in certain lights. The watch has a screw down crown, usual Rolex trademark features such as signed crown, signed bracelet with folding clasp with coronet logo on the clasp, all stainless steel case and bracelet and screw on case back. Also with large Air King Date logo across the dial to provide classic Air King style. Beautiful Rolex unrestrained elegance and superior designed watch which can be a watch for all occasions. Keeping excellent time as one would expect a Rolex to do. Dimensions are as follows. The width is 34 mm excluding crown, and 36.5 mm including the crown. The thickness is 11 mm and the lug to lug. Ref. ROL 459. sold

 

Rolex Precision 9 Karat Gold Gents Watch

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Excellent condition Rolex Precision Manual winding solid 9k gold dress watch from the early 1960’s. It has a slender and classically styled case with very attractive narrow lugs which are long and slender lugs and look applied to the case.  The dial is silver in colour, setting it off perfectly against the gold case.  It has gold applied numerals and hands making it well legible with Rolex logo and signature at the 12 position.  It has a central sweep second hand. The style is sparse and minimalist, with no un necessary dial clutter, it is straight to the point, simple and unassuming, yet style and quality in abundance.  It has a 17 jewel Rolex signed movement in a dress style case.  It is a beautiful and perfectly proportioned watch made by one of the world’s most famous watch companies. It is a stunning design and a very desirable and collectible dress watch that is a pleasure to see and wear. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined. It comes on an unused replacement brown leather strap with gold colour pin buckle. The dial is in perfect condition and shows no blemishes. The crown is original with the Rolex crown logo on it.  All round beautiful watch and one for the Rolex collector or somebody who is looking for a decent quality stylish dress watch. The central sweep second hand has a little distortion to it, and could do with a replacement to put it back to mint condition. The width is 32 mm excluding crown, and 33 mm including the crown. The thickness is 9 mm and the lug to lug is 40 mm. Ref. ROL 408. sold

 

Rolex Chameleon 18 K Solid Gold Ladies Dress Watch

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Mint condition and just serviced Rolex Chameleon manual winding 18 karat solid gold ladies dress watch. This is a stunning small ladies watch made by one of the world’s most eminent watch company.  It is a stunning design and would make a wonderful gift that would be treasured for a lifetime.  It is an all round beautiful watch and an absolute delight to see something of this quality in such miniature format. It is called the Chameleon as it has got open lugs where a strap is fed through. When originally sold they came with a range of different colour straps so a strap could be chosen to suit an outfit. This one came with four straps original. It still has three straps, but they are not wearable as the condition is not so good. It does have a brand new brown leather feed through leather strap with a generic buckle. Genuine straps are still available as well as replacement straps such as the one with the watch. The original straps each have a genuine Rolex gold plated buckle, and these are worth about £50 each. It also comes in the original box with is worth around £200 when sold separately, so with the gold content, buckles and box it is worth £400. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined.  The dial and case are both in excellent condition.  The dial is polished “pearl silver” in colour.  Has a large applied Rolex crown logo at the 12 position and the words “Rolex” and “Orchid” Rolex signed movement, dial, and inner case back. It has a non signed winding crown.  The watch has been beautifully maintained and looked after over the years. The width is 16 mm excluding crown, 18 mm including crown.  The thickness is 8 mm. Absolutely delightful.  Ref. ROL 475. reserved

 

Rolex Pocket Watch

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Mint condition Rolex Military pocket watch.  Rolex themselves need no introduction as they are one of the most famous watch houses in the world.  In the early days of their history they were making pocket watches before the advent of the wristwatch.  This one is one of their  dress watches which is immaculate looking with a lovely and mint condition movement. The dial is signed Rolex and the case is manufactured by Dennison which is gold plated. Dennison made many of the cases for Rolex watches supplied to the UK market during this era. It is a stem wound watch with white dial which looks like an enamel dial. The numbers are black Arabic numbers in bold print with a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 position. The movement is in mint condition and the ratchet wheel with Rolex. It also states that it is “timed to 3 positions for all climates” it also states that it is a 15 jewel movement. The movement itself is in a handsome looking Rolex calibre 434.  This is a wonderful piece of military memorabilia and one to be treasured by a collector. Dimensions are width is 50 mm and thickness is 15mm.  Ref: ROL 464. sold

 

Rolex Gents Hand Winding 18 Karat Gold

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Excellent condition very rare Rolex hand winding 18 karat gold watch dating to 1977. Model reference number 9578. It is a classically styled watch in a square case. The case is a classical case, and has a tiered build with beveled sharply angled edges and the crystal is on a raised tier whose edge are also beveled. The case lugs are long and flat in keeping with the rest of the style of the case. The case is slim line and stylish yet being gold it has got a decent weight to it. The crystal is sapphire and scratch resistant. It has got a screw on case back with the Rolex coronet logo, the crown is unsigned, but is the original crown and correct for the watch. The winding action is very smooth and silk like as you would expect from a hand winding Rolex. The dial is pearl silver in colour with a minimalist appearance with gold applied baton markers and slim gold hands. It has the Rolex coronet logo at the 12 position.  The movement is a Rolex hand winding 18 jewel movement. The model reference and serial numbers are stamped in between the lugs. The width is 26 mm excluding crown, and 28 mm including the crown. The thickness is 5 mm and the lug to lug is 34 mm. Ref. ROL 397. sold

Rolex Precision 18 K Gold Ladies Dress Watch

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Excellent condition Rolex manual winding 18 karat solid gold ladies dress watch.  This is a stunning small ladies watch made by one of the world’s most eminent watch company.  It is a stunning design and would make a wonderful gift that would be treasured for a lifetime.  It is an all round beautiful watch and an absolute delight to see something of this quality in such miniature format. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined.  The dial and case are both in excellent condition.  The dial is polished “pearl silver” in colour, with printed numerals and slender hands.  Has a large printed Rolex crown logo at the 12 position and the words “Rolex” and Rolex signed Rolex Superbalance movement, dial, and inner case back. It comes on a replacement leather strap. It has a non signed winding crown, the watch is hand winding and the winding has got some slight slipping but this does not affect the winding up of the watch or any of the performance of the watch.  The watch has been beautifully maintained and looked after over the years. The width is 18 mm excluding crown, 19 mm including crown, lug to lug is 24 mm.  The thickness is 8 mm. Absolutely delightful.  Ref ROL 441. sold

 

Rolex Precision 9 Karat Gold Gents Watch

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Mint condition Rolex Precision Manual winding solid 9k gold dress watch from the early 1960’s. It has a slender and classically styled case with very attractive “bombe” lugs which are long and slender lugs and look applied to the case.  The dial is silver in colour, setting it off perfectly against the gold case.  It has gold applied numerals and hands making it well legible with Rolex logo and signature at the 12 position.  It has a central sweep second hand. The style is sparse and minimalist, with no un necessary dial clutter, it is straight to the point, simple and unassuming, yet style and quality in abundance.  It has a 17 jewel Rolex signed movement in a dress style case.  It is a beautiful and perfectly proportioned watch made by one of the world’s most famous watch companies. It is a stunning design and a very desirable and collectible dress watch that is a pleasure to see and wear. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined. It comes on an unused replacement brown leather strap with gold colour pin buckle. The dial is in perfect condition and shows no blemishes. The crown is original with the Rolex crown logo on it.  All round beautiful watch and one for the Rolex collector or somebody who is looking for a decent quality stylish dress watch. There is an inscription on the case back that says CJE Adams, presumably the name of the original owner. The width is 32 mm excluding crown, and 33 mm including the crown. The thickness is 9 mm and the lug to lug is 40 mm. Ref. ROL 389. sold

 

Rolex Oyster Royal

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Good condition Rolex Oyster Royal hand winding watch, model 6426 dating to the 1950’s. Classic looking dial with silver dial and contrasting silver hands and baton markers and gold Rolex crown logo. The watch is full size and for a watch of this age it is unusually large which is more to the dimensions of the modern Rolex watches. The dial is silver and is showing signs of aging as it has a patina which gives it’s a warn and vintage feel and look to it. This is great watch and a really good one for a collection or starting point for collectors or wearers alike who want a Rolex.  It is a neat vintage with all of the quality of a Rolex bought today but a fraction of the cost.  The case and dial are styled in the classic oyster style which later became to represent the Rolex watch company.  Form as early as 1950 Rolex have created a legend, which still exists today with the Oyster case and dial design.  The dial colour is faded pearl silver with silver hands and gold applied combination of batons and numerals with blued steel sweep seconds hand.  It has a screw down crown which is a large and well fitting crown. This is another Rolex that makes the wearer proud to own and sets them apart from the crowd. It comes on a generic replacement brown leather strap. Dimensions are as follows. The width is 34 mm excluding crown, and 37 mm including the crown. The thickness is 10 mm and the lug to lug distance is 42 mm. Ref: ROL 454. sold

 

Rolex Oyster Precision

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Mint condition Rolex Oyster Precision manual hand winding watch, model 6426 dated circa 1960.  Lovely watch in great condition which has been well looked after.  It has a classic and smart looking silver dial, which is also in excellent condition.  It has classic looking matching silver hands and baton markings.  The combination of sporty and classic look makes it a watch for any occasion. The dial is in immaculate condition and has a nice blued steel contrasting sweep second hand. The case is an Oyster case, one of the first water proof watch cases ever made and has a screw down crown which is the original signed crown, and has an acrylic crystal. The watch comes on a replacement black leather strap.  This is another of the classic Rolex Oyster design, classic oyster case and oyster bracelet.  It is instantly recognisable for what it is and is at home on the wrist whether worn with a suit or casual clothes.  This is another Rolex that makes the wearer proud to own and sets them apart from the crowd.  It is keeping excellent time as one would expect a Rolex to do. It is immaculate all around and a very nice Rolex watch that would make any wearer very proud of.  Dimensions are as follows.  The width is 35 mm excluding crown, and 37 mm including the crown.  The thickness is 10 mm and the lug to lug distance is 41 mm.  Ref: ROL 429. sold

 

Rolex Oyster Perpetual President 18k Yellow Gold

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 Mint condition and lovely looking Rolex Oyster Perpetual President Day Date - Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified in solid 18 karat gold. Model reference number is 1803. The watch dates off the serial number to approximately 1973 to 1974. The watch is running well and keeping good time. The watch is the classic President Day Date which is in the Datejust family and one of the Rolex top of the range watches, costing just short of £17,000 (US $27,400)  when brand new.  This one has an attractive silver colour dial which with baton markings, the dial is a so called pie pan dial which has a bevelled edge that the seconds track is printed on. This gives the watch an attractive more three dimensional and more animated and charismatic look to it. The dial and hands are in mint condition.  It has an acrylic plexi crystal and screw down crown to add to the water resistance of the watch.  The case and bracelet are heavy as they are in 18 karat solid gold.  It has the serrated 18 karat gold bezel and President bracelet.  The watch is instantly recognisable for what it is, but without being over designed. It is a classic looking watch, and being the top of the range in solid gold, makes a bold statement and should be worn with pride.  This is the classic Rolex Oyster design and the one that made the company famous and represents who they are today. Large Rolex crown logo at 12 and Rolex signed winding crown. The crown is screwed down for water resistance.  Automatic winding Rolex movement. Magnified date window at the 3 position. It has got the Rolex President style bracelet and 18 karat gold serrated fixed bezel, another feature giving it it's distinctive and trademark Rolex appearance. The bracelet it a president bracelet with concealed folding clasp, with only the logo protruding on the underside. The clasp itself is correct and as it should be in a slightly different tone as it has a platinum content to it. There is no colour mis-match when on the wrist as it is concealed on the under side of the bracelet. It is fully hallmarked and stamped up and is a genuine Rolex item. The watch is a heavy good solid chunky watch, a great timekeeper and one that can be worn for all occasions. No box, but no paperwork, which is reflected in the price. It has been checked against the Rolex Lost and Stolen database and is guaranteed to be one hundred percent authentic and genuine. It comes on a full size bracelet plus the original owner put in 2 addition 18 karat gold links, though they were aftermarket links, not genuine, these are left in the bracelet as an additional extra. One reason for leaving them is that I cannot tell which ones they are, there is some stretch to the bracelet which is usual for a watch of this age. There are a few minor marks and three minor pock marks to the case back.  Gross weight is 123g so scrap value is £2,510. Overall Width is 36 mm excluding crown, 38 mm including crown and 44 mm lug to lug. Thickness is 12 mm. Ref: ROL 426. sold

 

Rolex Oysterdate Precision

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Mint condition Rolex Oysterdate Precision hand winding watch model reference 6694 dating to 1969 to 1970 it is in lovely working condition and a nice example of a good decent sixties Rolex watch. The Oysterdate Precision is one of the entry level Rolexes, but by no means the least.  The Oysterdate Precision is an outstanding design, build to the same high and meticulous standards as all other Rolexes’, and is amongst the most popular of all Rolex watches. This one has a stunning silver dial with gold baton and markings and gold luminous filled hands. The dial and hands are in mint condition as well. The combination of baton markings, smooth bezel and oyster bracelet give this watch the classic and distinctive Rolex look which is more functional watch looking and less showy. The watch has a screw down crown, acrylic plexi crystal and signed crown. It has a hand winding Rolex movement. The bracelet is original to the watch and is the Oyster style and has a full compliment of 13 links, with some of the links with a few knocks, but nothing serious, certainly not for a watch of this age. Beautiful Rolex unrestrained elegance and superior designed watch which can be a watch for all occasions. Keeping excellent time as one would expect a Rolex to do. Dimensions are as follows. The width is 34 mm excluding crown, and 36.5 mm including the crown. The thickness is 11 mm and the lug to lug. Ref. ROL 394. sold

 

Rolex Military Deck Watch

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Mint condition Rolex military deck watch.  Rolex themselves need no introduction as they are one of the most famous watch houses in the world.  In the early days of their history they were making pocket watches and clocks before the advent of the wristwatch.  This clock is issued to the Royal Navy and is an unusual item and rarely seen. It dates to approximately 1939. It is a W.W.II. period Rolex pocket watch that was issued to the British military as a "back-up" timepiece to a chronometer. The cases on these watches were marked with a letter "B" presumably to denote the fact that it is a backup. The case is solid nickel with screw on back  and front bezel holding the crystal. The inside back of case signed, "Rolex - 31 Records Universels - Geneve - Suisse" The dial is in immaculate condition and in manufactured from white enamel, it is signed Rolex across the upper centre of the dial. It has subsidiary seconds at the 6 position, black printed numerals and blued steel hands, which are also in immaculate condition showing no signs of age. It has a 15 jewel movement signed 'Rolex' cal. 548. This is an outstanding workhorse of a movement manufactured by Rolex in Switzerland. This is a wonderful piece of military memorabilia and one to be treasured by a collector which appeals to military and Rolex enthusiasts alike. Dimensions are width is 52 mm side to side 52 mm top to bottom and 64 mm top to bottom including the stem. The thickness is 15mm.  Ref: VMW 141. Price is £695 RESERVED

 

Rolex Military Pocket Watch

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Excellent condition Rolex Military pocket watch.  Rolex themselves need no introduction as they are one of the most famous watch houses in the world.  In the early days of their history they were making pocket watches before the advent of the wristwatch.  This one is one of their military watches that was issued to the British armed forces during the World War 1 period and is more than likely to have been issued to an officer.  The style is typical in military design of a GS watch with a white dial with large and bold numerals and hands, the luminous fill within the hands is still in tact and in good condition, though no longer luminous.  The dial is signed Rolex as well as the inside of the case back. As with all military watches, the case is metal alloy.  The case back is stamped with the military issue numbers “A. 8502, below that G.S. MK II and beneath that a broad arrow.  The inside of the case back is also stamped by Rolex.  The movement is in excellent condition and the bridge is stamped with Rolex.  It is a 15 jewel stem wound movement and is a Swiss made 17 jewel Rolex calibre 548.  This is a wonderful piece of military memorabilia and one to be treasured by a collector which appeals to militaria and Rolex enthusiasts alike.  Dimensions are width is 50 mm and thickness is 15mm.  Ref: ROL 439. Price is £645 or US $1,100 RESERVED

 

Rolex Air King Date

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Mint and new looking condition Rolex Air King Precision Date automatic watch model reference 5700. The Air King date was allegedly only made for two years at separate intervals and is one of the most collectible of the non sports models and certainly the most collectible Air King and a must for any Rolex collection. This one dates to approximately 1974. It is in lovely condition and has been well maintained over the years. It is unlikely that the case has been polished as the corners and edges are sharp as if it was when the watch was new. The bracelet is correct for the watch and not a later replacement. It is the bracelet type 1735 folded link and is full size in length with 13 links and case have a few insignificant marks, and in overall outstanding condition for its age. The crystal, dial and hands are in mint condition. The dial is the seldom seen and superb mercury colour, which is somewhere in between silver and metallic grey in colour. It contrasts well against the silver batons and hands. The watch has a screw down crown, usual Rolex trademark features such as signed crown, signed bracelet with folding clasp with coronet logo on the clasp, all stainless steel case and bracelet and screw on case back. Also with large Air King Date logo across the dial to provide classic Air King style. Beautiful Rolex unrestrained elegance and superior designed watch which can be a watch for all occasions. Keeping excellent time as one would expect a Rolex to do. Dimensions are as follows. The width is 34 mm excluding crown, and 36.5 mm including the crown. The thickness is 11 mm and the lug to lug. Ref. ROL 419.1445 reserved

 

Rolex Air King Precision

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Mint condition Rolex Air King Precision automatic watch model reference 5500 dating to 1972 . It has just returned from having a service, and very light case and bracelet refurbishment, so the condition is mint and almost new looking.  The Air King is the entry level Rolex, but by no means the least.  On the contrary, the Air King is an outstanding design, build to the same high and meticulous standards as all other Rolexes’, and is amongst the most popular of all Rolex watches. It has a Rolex made hand winding movement. This one has a stunning polished black dial with silver baton and markings and silver luminous filled hands. The dial and hands are in mint condition as well. The combination of baton markings, smooth bezel and oyster bracelet give this watch the classic and distinctive Rolex look which is more functional watch looking and less showy. The watch has a screw down crown, acrylic plexi crystal and signed crown. The bracelet is original to the watch and is the Oyster style and has the expanding links, which is quite a rare bracelet, the bracelet displays some stretch to it. Beautiful Rolex unrestrained elegance and superior designed watch which can be a watch for all occasions. Keeping excellent time as one would expect a Rolex to do. Dimensions are as follows. The width is 34 mm excluding crown, and 36.5 mm including the crown. The thickness is 11 mm and the lug to lug. Ref. ROL 420.1245 reserved

 

Rolex Precision 9 Karat Gold Gents Watch

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Mint and new old stock looking condition Rolex Precision Manual winding solid 9k gold dress watch from the early 1960’s. The case has never been polished and it retains all of its sharp edges and corners because it has not been polished. It has a slender and classically styled case with very attractive bombe lugs which are sharp, curved and look applied to the case.  The dial is silver in colour, setting it off perfectly against the gold case.  It has gold applied numerals and hands making it well legible with Rolex logo and signature at the 12 position.  It has a central sweep second hand. The style is sparse and minimalist, with no un necessary dial clutter, it is straight to the point, simple and unassuming, yet style and quality in abundance.  It has a 17 jewel Rolex signed movement in a dress style case.  It is a beautiful and perfectly proportioned watch made by one of the world’s most famous watch companies. It is a stunning design and a very desirable and collectible dress watch that is a pleasure to see and wear. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined. It comes on an unused replacement brown leather strap with gold colour pin buckle. The dial is in perfect condition and shows no blemishes. The crown is original with the Rolex crown logo on it.  All round beautiful watch and one for the Rolex collector or somebody who is looking for a decent quality stylish dress watch. The width is 32 mm excluding crown, and 33 mm including the crown. The thickness is 10 mm and the lug to lug is 40 mm. Ref. ROL 431. sold

 

Rolex Gents Watch – 9k Gold

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Excellent condition Rolex Manual winding wristwatch from the late circa 1940’s. The case, dial and movement are all in very good condition for a watch of this age. It has a slender and classically styled cushion shaped case in 9 karat gold. It has short but wide lugs needing an open ended strap to fit. The dial is matte silver with some minor age to it, nothing unusual, and outstanding for it’s age.  It is in completely original condition and has not been restored. It has a small sword style blued hands with large numerals which are gold applied numbers.  The style is sparse and minimalist, with no un necessary dial clutter, it is straight to the point, simple and unassuming, yet style and quality in abundance.  It has a signed movement in a dress style case. The movement is signed, Rolex, 15 jewels and has the words Patented Superbalance on the ratchet wheel. It is a beautiful and perfectly proportioned watch made by one of the world’s most famous watch companies. It is a stunning design and a very desirable and collectible dress watch that is a pleasure to see and wear. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined. It comes on a replacement leather strap and has a replacement crown.  All round beautiful watch and one for the Rolex collector or somebody who is looking for a decent quality stylish dress watch. The width is 29 mm excluding crown, and 31 mm including the crown. The thickness is 10 mm and the lug to lug is 33 mm. Ref. ROL 401. sold

Tudor Submariner Automatic Divers Watch

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Tudor submariner automatic diver’s watch. The Tudor Submariner automatic diver's watch is another watch that needs little introduction, and coming only second to it’s big brother the Rolex Submariner, the Tudor is amongst the most successful and widely known divers watch in the world – mainly because it is identical in looks to the Rolex Submariner, but sports a different movement.  Like the Rolex, it is the watch that set the standard in professional divers watches and one that most other divers watches aspire to emulate. This particular example is a full size model in mint and seemingly worn very little. It has the much desired matte dial without the white metal indices surrounds making it less with less glare and more legible. It also has the raised acrylic plexi crystal. It has the large screw down Rolex triplock crown with Rolex coronet logo on the crown. It comes with the original paperwork and the Tudor plastic document wallet. The papers show the watch was purchased from authorised delaers in 2004. It was.  It is 200 metres resistant, sturdy bi directional, smooth friction operated rotating bezel in the same colour black as the dial with screwed down crownl. The dial, crystal, case and bracelet are virtually flawless. It has a Rolex winding crown with the Rolex crown logo and is a Rolex triplock crown.  The crown is screwed down for water resistance, and the case back is stamped with “Original Oyster Case by Rolex Geneva” with the Rolex crown logo.  It is on the original solid link bracelet with fliplock safety buckle on the clasp and wet suit extension.  It comes with, guarantee certificate, wallet and original hang tag. Dimensions are: width is 40 mm excluding crown, 44 mm including crown and 47 mm lug to lug and thickness is 10.5 mm.  NWW 745 sold

 

Rolex 9 Karat Gold Gents Watch

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Mint condition Rolex Manual winding solid 9k gold dress watch from the late 1950’s with original winding crwon and buckle. It has a slender and classically styled case and dial taking up most of the width of the watch.  It has long and slender lugs.  The dial is silver in colour, setting it off perfectly against the gold case.  It has black printed numerals making it well legible with Rolex logo and signature at the 12 position.  It has a sub second dial at the 6 position. The style is sparse and minimalist, with no un necessary dial clutter, it is straight to the point, simple and unassuming, yet style and quality in abundance.  It has a 17 jewel Rolex signed movement in a dress style case.  It is a beautiful and perfectly proportioned watch made by one of the world’s most famous watch companies. It is a stunning design and a very desirable and collectible dress watch that is a pleasure to see and wear. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined. It comes on a well worn, but genuine Rolex leather strap with genuine Rolex pin buckle which is gold plated. The dial is in perfect condition and shows no blemishes. The crown is original with the Rolex crown logo on it.  All round beautiful watch and one for the Rolex collector or somebody who is looking for a decent quality stylish dress watch. The width is 30 mm excluding crown, and 32 mm including the crown. The thickness is 10 mm and the lug to lug is 37 mm. Ref. ROL 385. sold

 

Rolex Vintage Gents Wristwatch

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Good condition Rolex Oyster Royal hand winding watch dating to the 1950’s. For its age it is in lovely condition and running like a dream. It comes on a replacement Oyster style bracelet which is signed G & Co, this could possibly refer to Gay Freres, who were a Swiss famous bracelet manufacturer and made bracelets for the likes of Rolex and other big name Swiss watch houses. There is very little stretch to the bracelet and it is the type with the riveted links. Classic looking dial with silver dial and contrasting blued steel hands and baton markers and gold Rolex crown logo. This is great watch and a really good one for a collection or starting point for collectors or wearers alike who want a Rolex.  It is a neat vintage with all of the quality of a Rolex bought today but a fraction of the cost.  The case and dial are styled in the classic oyster style which later became to represent the Rolex watch company.  Form as early as 1950 Rolex have created a legend, which still exists today with the Oyster case and dial design.  The dial colour pearl silver with gold hands and gold applied combination of batons and numerals with blued steel sweep seconds hand.  This is another Rolex that makes the wearer proud to own and sets them apart from the crowd. Dimensions are as follows. The width is 31 mm excluding crown, and 35 mm including the crown. The thickness is 11 mm and the lug to lug distance is 39 mm. Ref: ROL 417. sold

 

Rolex Girouette

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 Very rare and seldom seen Rolex Girouette. Some little treasures turn up on odd occasions, some are pretty, some are rare, some are just nice well made novelties and some are simply delightful. This Rolex Girouette is all four of these and many more superlatives could be added to describe this little gem of a watch. However excessive and verbose descriptions could be dismissed as over exuberant sales patter so I shall refrain. What can be said that is that it’s very rare, it is collectible and it is a well made novelty item and a dream find for a Rolex collector or anybody who admires and appreciates finer made objects. The watch is from the mid 1930’s and as such is in immaculate condition for its age. No doubt that at some stage in its life, it has been put away in a drawer and largely forgotten about or gone unused as some other timing format had taken it’s place. The only reference that I could find is in one of the definitive Rolex books, “Rolex Wristwatches” by James Dowling and Jeffrey Hess. In the book the watch is described and a picture of an advert is in the book. The advert, placed in Punch Magazine in June 1937 and is photographed below. It is described by Rolex as three watches in one. Close it for the handbag, trouser pocket and keep it anywhere amongst other articles without being damaged. Reverse it upwards (to display the clock face) for the waistcoat pocket. Stand it upright at any angle towards you as desk, bedside or traveller’s clock. The clock works well in all capacities. It flips upwards from its casing on a ball bearing and will stay put at any angle that it is left at. When reversed, the face is well protected and it is small and slim enough to fit in any pocket without being over bulky. The case is coated in black leather with a black leather tag. The case is stainless steel and the clock case is also stainless steel. It has got an immaculate condition dial with virtually no sign of age whatsoever. One can assume from this that it has been stored for its long period of dormancy in a dry place with its face down in the closed position. The dial is pearly silver with black applied Arabic numerals, blued steel hands and subsidiary seconds at the 6 position. It has hand winding Rolex signed 17 jewel Swiss lever movement. The original sales price was £10 and 10 shillings. Whilst that might sound cheap it was pretty expensive in 1937. A quick bit of research shows that the average salary in 1937 was £201 per year. So form this data, the clock would have cost about 3 weeks wages. Lovely collectible piece. Dimensions are as follows. Width is 49 mm at the widest point, 15 mm at the narrowest point top to bottom is 53 mm and it is 9.5 mm thick. The clock itself is 30 mm wide and 7.5 mm thick. Ref: ROL 416. Price is £1,245 RESERVED

 

Rolex GMT Master I Reference 16700 - Transitional Model

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Mint condition Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT Master I, complete with full box and papers set. The model reference number 167100. Which is one of the collectible transitional models. It is the model between the old 1675 and then the later 16710. The 16710 has now been replaced with the current ceramic bezel model. The GMT master is one of the longest serving Rolex models, but this GMT 1 was only made for a short period, and has the model reference 16700 is a rare and collectible model.  The unique difference on this model, is that it has the older movement used in the 1675 with true GMT hand, that is not independently set, but has the newer characteristics of the sapphire crystal and the gloss dial. It also has the older style 501 bracelet with solid links and smooth folding clasp without the fliplock clasp. The bracelet has 11 links and is suitable for a 7.5 inch wrist, additional links are still available if it needs extending. It has the blue and red bezel and nicknamed the Pepsi bezel. It is a N serial number prefix which dates to 1991. The watch is in mint condition and retains all of the original finish without any deep scratches or dents as it has been well looked after. The GMT master remains one of Rolexes most popular selling watches, it is striking and very distinctive looking.  Like all Rolex watches, it is built to exact and uncompromising standards – a design consideration that has escalated Rolex the most eminent watchmaker in the world.  It has had very little wear and is in immaculate condition.  The bracelet is the solid link heavy bracelet. It has got a sapphire crystal and screw down crown. Very attractive black dial with red and blue bezel and neatly contrasting red GMT hand. The bezel is the popular blue and red combination, often referred to as the Pepsi bezel.  It is bi directional and ratchet operated. It has been well looked after and maintained as it is keeping good time and working very well as expected of a watch of this calibre. Large Rolex crown logo at 12 and Rolex signed winding crown. The crown is screwed down for water resistance. Automatic winding Rolex movement. Comes in original box, outer box with GMT master booklet, chronometer/guarantee certificate and all other paper work. It also comes with the original hang tag with the serial number printed on it. The chronometer certificate is hole punched with the serial number and reference 160 meaning it is UK supplied, the papers are not dealer stamped and have been left open.  Width is 39 mm excluding crown, 42 mm including crown and 47 mm lug to lug. Thickness is 12 mm. Ref: ROL 445. sold

 

Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT Master

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Mint condition Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT Master reference number 1675 dating to circa 1966.  The watch has just returned from being serviced at an independent watchmaker where it had a full service and movement overhaul. The case was lightly refurbished. The dial and hands are brand new service dials sourced directly from Rolex and the bezel insert is also brand new and also sourced directly from Rolex via authorised Rolex dealers. With the new dial, hands and bezel insert the watch looks to be in immaculate and brand new condition, it also runs like a dream like it is a new watch. It does not have the original bracelet but is supplied on brand new black nato strap. The lack of bracelet is reflected in the price. Even in the current economic climate and recent dip in the prices of vintage Rolexes, they still continue to rise in value and are a good investment for the future provided that the prices continue to keep on rising. The GMT master remains one of Rolexes most popular selling watches, it is striking and very distinctive looking.  Like all Rolex  watches, it is built to exact and uncompromising standards – a design consideration that has escalated Rolex the most eminent watchmaker in the world.  It has the acrylic crystal. Very attractive black dial with red and blue bezel and neatly contrasting red GMT hand. The dial is the mat black dial without the with metal surrounds around the indices.  The bezel is bi directional and frictional (not ratcheted) operated. It has been well looked after and maintained as it is keeping good time and working very well as expected of a watch of this calibre.  Large Rolex crown logo at 12 and Rolex signed winding crown. The crown is screwed down for water resistance. Automatic winding Rolex movement.  Width is 39 mm excluding crown, 42 mm including crown and 47 mm lug to lug. Thickness is 12 mm. Ref: ROL 395. sold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT Master

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Mint condition Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT Master reference number 1675 dating to 1974.  The watch has just returned from being serviced at an independent watchmaker where it had a full service and movement overhaul. The case was lightly refurbished. The dial, hands and bezel are all original to the watch and are in lovely condition, the dial is showing even and attractive looking fading to the numerals, and the bezel insert is showing slight signs of discolouration. It comes on the original solid link bracelet with smooth folding clasp. Even in the current economic climate and recent dip in the prices of vintage Rolexes, they still continue to rise in value and are a good investment for the future provided that the prices continue to keep on rising. The GMT master remains one of Rolexes most popular selling watches, it is striking and very distinctive looking.  Like all Rolex  watches, it is built to exact and uncompromising standards – a design consideration that has escalated Rolex the most eminent watchmaker in the world.  It has the acrylic crystal. Very attractive black dial with red and blue bezel and neatly contrasting red GMT hand. The dial is the mat black dial without the with metal surrounds around the indices.  The bezel is bi directional and frictional (not ratcheted) operated. It has been well looked after and maintained as it is keeping good time and working very well as expected of a watch of this calibre.  Large Rolex crown logo at 12 and Rolex signed winding crown. The crown is screwed down for water resistance. Automatic winding Rolex movement.  Width is 39 mm excluding crown, 42 mm including crown and 47 mm lug to lug. Thickness is 12 mm. Ref: ROL 400. reserved

 

Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT Master

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Mint condition Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT Master reference number 1675 dating to circa 1966.  The watch has just returned from being serviced at an independent watchmaker where it had a full service and movement overhaul. The case was lightly refurbished. The dial and hands are brand new service dials sourced directly from Rolex and the bezel insert is also brand new and also sourced directly from Rolex via authorised Rolex dealers. With the new dial, hands and bezel insert the watch looks to be in immaculate and brand new condition, it also runs like a dream like it is a new watch. It does not have the original bracelet but is supplied on brand new black nato strap. The lack of bracelet is reflected in the price. Even in the current economic climate and recent dip in the prices of vintage Rolexes, they still continue to rise in value and are a good investment for the future provided that the prices continue to keep on rising. The GMT master remains one of Rolexes most popular selling watches, it is striking and very distinctive looking.  Like all Rolex  watches, it is built to exact and uncompromising standards – a design consideration that has escalated Rolex the most eminent watchmaker in the world.  It has the acrylic crystal. Very attractive black dial with red and blue bezel and neatly contrasting red GMT hand. The dial is the mat black dial without the with metal surrounds around the indices.  The bezel is bi directional and frictional (not ratcheted) operated. It has been well looked after and maintained as it is keeping good time and working very well as expected of a watch of this calibre.  Large Rolex crown logo at 12 and Rolex signed winding crown. The crown is screwed down for water resistance. Automatic winding Rolex movement.  Width is 39 mm excluding crown, 42 mm including crown and 47 mm lug to lug. Thickness is 12 mm. Ref: ROL 395. sold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT Master

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Mint condition Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT Master reference number 1675 dating to 1974.  The watch has just returned from being serviced at an independent watchmaker where it had a full service and movement overhaul. The case was lightly refurbished. The dial, hands and bezel are all original to the watch and are in lovely condition, the dial is showing even and attractive looking fading to the numerals, and the bezel insert is showing slight signs of discolouration. It comes on the original solid link bracelet with smooth folding clasp. Even in the current economic climate and recent dip in the prices of vintage Rolexes, they still continue to rise in value and are a good investment for the future provided that the prices continue to keep on rising. The GMT master remains one of Rolexes most popular selling watches, it is striking and very distinctive looking.  Like all Rolex  watches, it is built to exact and uncompromising standards – a design consideration that has escalated Rolex the most eminent watchmaker in the world.  It has the acrylic crystal. Very attractive black dial with red and blue bezel and neatly contrasting red GMT hand. The dial is the mat black dial without the with metal surrounds around the indices.  The bezel is bi directional and frictional (not ratcheted) operated. It has been well looked after and maintained as it is keeping good time and working very well as expected of a watch of this calibre.  Large Rolex crown logo at 12 and Rolex signed winding crown. The crown is screwed down for water resistance. Automatic winding Rolex movement.  Width is 39 mm excluding crown, 42 mm including crown and 47 mm lug to lug. Thickness is 12 mm. Ref: ROL 400. reserved

Rolex Air King Date – Rolex Service Receipt

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Mint condition Rolex Air King Precision Date automatic watch model reference 5700. The Air King date was allegedly only made for two years at separate intervals and is one of the most collectible of the non sports models and certainly the most collectible Air King and a must for any Rolex collection. This one dates to approximately 1968. It is in lovely condition and has been well maintained over the years. It comes with a Rolex service guarantee card indicating that it was serviced by Rolex, Bexley in 2003. The bracelet is correct for the watch and not a later replacement. It is the bracelet type 7835 and is full size in length with 13 links and case have a few insignificant marks, and in overall outstanding condition for its age. The crystal, dial and hands are in mint condition. The dial is the most attractive variant in silver with silver batons and hands. The dial has a light fabric effect which is only visible in certain lights. The watch has a screw down crown, usual Rolex trademark features such as signed crown, signed bracelet with folding clasp with coronet logo on the clasp, all stainless steel case and bracelet and screw on case back. Also with large Air King Date logo across the dial to provide classic Air King style. Beautiful Rolex unrestrained elegance and superior designed watch which can be a watch for all occasions. Keeping excellent time as one would expect a Rolex to do. Dimensions are as follows. The width is 34 mm excluding crown, and 36.5 mm including the crown. The thickness is 11 mm and the lug to lug. Ref. ROL 363.1495 reserved

 

Rolex Precision 9 K Solid Gold Ladies Dress Watch

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Mint condition Rolex Precision manual winding 9 karat solid gold ladies dress watch.  This is a stunning small ladies watch made by one of the world’s most eminent watch company.  It is a stunning design and would make a wonderful gift that would be treasured for a lifetime.  It is an all round beautiful watch and an absolute delight to see something of this quality in such miniature format. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined.  The dial and case are both in excellent condition.  The dial is polished “pearl silver” in colour, with gold applied numerals and dagger hands.  Has a large applied Rolex crown logo at the 12 position and the words “Rolex” and “Precision” Rolex signed movement, dial, and inner case back. It comes on the original integrated solid 9 karat gold bracelet with adjustable clasp.  The bracelet is around 6 inches, it can be extended or reduced to fit to size by a working jeweller. The clasp has got an extension clasp so it can be adjusted or shortened by about 10 mm. The clasp is hallmarked and has the Rolex crown logo on the opener.  It has the original Rolex winding crown with signed Rolex crown on it.  The watch has been beautifully maintained and looked after over the years. The width is 15 mm excluding crown, 16 mm including crown.  The thickness is 7 mm. Absolutely delightful.  Ref. ROL 386.895 reserved

 

Rolex Air King Precision

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Mint condition Rolex Air King Precision automatic watch model reference 5500 dating to 1965 to 1966. It has just returned from having a service, and very light case and bracelet refurbishment, so the condition is mint and almost new looking.  The Air King is the entry level Rolex, but by no means the least.  On the contrary, the Air King is an outstanding design, build to the same high and meticulous standards as all other Rolexes’, and is amongst the most popular of all Rolex watches. It has a Rolex made hand winding movement. This one has a stunning polished slate grey dial with silver baton and markings and silver luminous filled hands. The dial and hands are in mint condition as well. The combination of baton markings, smooth bezel and oyster bracelet give this watch the classic and distinctive Rolex look which is more functional watch looking and less showy. The watch has a screw down crown, acrylic plexi crystal and signed crown. The bracelet is original to the watch and is the Oyster style and has the expanding links, which is quite a rare bracelet, the bracelet displays some stretch to it. Beautiful Rolex unrestrained elegance and superior designed watch which can be a watch for all occasions. Keeping excellent time as one would expect a Rolex to do. Dimensions are as follows. The width is 34 mm excluding crown, and 36.5 mm including the crown. The thickness is 11 mm and the lug to lug. Ref. ROL 391. sold

 

Rolex Submariner Date - Vintage 1680

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Excellent condition Rolex Submariner model reference 1680 dating to 1977. The watch is in near mint condition and has been looked after and maintained with a great deal of care.  It was serviced around 2 years ago by an independent watchmaker and is keeping good time.  It is the highly collectible Submariner date with thick plexi crystal (plastic) and matte tritium dial. The 1680 reference submariners are very collectible and are difficult it find in good condition.  Whilst the prices of vintage Rolex sports models has dropped off in recent months due to a fall after a little bit of a collecting hype, figures have stabilized. At one stage at the peak of their hype, the 1680 Submariners were selling for up to £6,000 for an average condition one. The Submariner is a watch that needs no introduction, as it is unquestionably the most successful and widely known divers watch in the world. It is the watch that set the standard in professional divers watches and one that most other divers watches aspire to emulate. This watch has been used by the military for issue to special forces divers. It has been issued to divers working for under water pipe laying companies. It has been issued to divers working on oil rigs, and used by non commercial divers all over the world – such is the reliability, robustness and practicality of this watch. It is equally at home being worn with a suit or for weekend leisure. Needless to say it is an officially certified Swiss chronometer as indicated by the dial markings. It is 300 metres resistant, sturdy uni directional, friction operated rotating bezel with screwed down crown and genuine Rolex 2 mm thick acrylic crystal. The dial, crystal, case and bracelet are mint condition. Dimensions are: width is 40 mm excluding crown, 43.5 mm including crown and 47 mm lug to lug and thickness is 14 mm. ROL 382. reserved

 

Rolex Submariner model 5513

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Excellent condition Rolex Submariner 5513.  It was purchased from the original owners’ son. The son has said the following about the watch “The watch belonged to my father who passed away 17 years ago. He used the watch as a North Sea diver with Sub Sea International and wreck diving all over the world”. This is the famous model reference 5513, the one that the British military used for issue to the Royal Marines in the late 9160’s and 1970’s. If it can live up to the standard of the military, it is good enough for every day use. And indeed has been used by divers for professional use the world over jus as in this particular example. Acrylic face Rolex sports models continue to rise in price despite a recent dip, they are going back up again and always represent a good investment.  This one is the earlier and original version with mat black dial and painted luminous dots without the white metal surrounds around the dots.  The dial is original and in clean condition, however the hands are newer service genuine Rolex hands. This model is correct and has the correct bracelet and end pieces for the watch.  It is a handsome watch worn for business or leisure, but is primarily a highly functional and reliable divers watch.  It comes on the original stainless steel Oyster bracelet with divers extension and fliplock safety clasp, sturdy bi directional non ratchet rotating bezel, acrylic plexi crystal, screw down large crown with protective shoulders, and triplock screwing/waterproofing mechanism.  Rolex automatic movement calibre 1520 movement, it dates tot he late 1960’s. however in 2002 it was returned to Rolex for a full service, during the service it was re-cased with a correct 5513 case, serial reference is 44…references show this as 1975. it had a Rolex new clasp and new hands, which show a different shade of luminosity to the tritium on the dial. Matching hands can be found and swapped if so desired. There is no service receipt from Rolex, but Rolex have verbally confirmed this when I contacted the service department in Bexley to check the service history. Dimensions are: width is 40 mm excluding crown, 44mm including crown and 47 mm lug to lug and thickness is 12 mm. Ref: ROL 370. 2,895 reserved

Rolex Precision 9 Karat Gold Gents Watch

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Mint condition Rolex Precision Manual winding solid 9k gold dress watch from the early 1960’s. It has a slender and classically styled case with very attractive long which and perfectly proportioned to the case.  The dial is silver in colour, setting it off perfectly against the gold case.  It has gold applied numerals and hands making it well legible with Rolex logo and signature at the 12 position.  It has a sub second hand at the 6 position. The style is sparse and minimalist, with no un necessary dial clutter, it is straight to the point, simple and unassuming, yet style and quality in abundance.  It has a 17 jewel Rolex signed movement in a dress style case.  It is a beautiful and perfectly proportioned watch made by one of the world’s most famous watch companies. It is a stunning design and a very desirable and collectible dress watch that is a pleasure to see and wear. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined. It comes on an unused replacement brown leather strap with gold colour pin buckle. The dial is in perfect condition and shows no blemishes. The crown is original with the Rolex crown logo on it.  All round beautiful watch and one for the Rolex collector or somebody who is looking for a decent quality stylish dress watch. The case back is unmarked and very close to original condition with minimal polishing or marks. The width is 32 mm excluding crown, and 33 mm including the crown. The thickness is 9 mm and the lug to lug is 40 mm. Ref. ROL 392. sold

 

Rolex Precision 9 Karat Gold Gents Watch

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Mint condition Rolex Precision Manual winding solid 9k gold dress watch from the early 1960’s. It has a classically styled minimalist case which is straight to the point, not over designed, but with beautiful typically Rolex restrained elegance. The dial is silver in colour, setting it off perfectly against the gold case.  It has gold applied numerals and hands making it well legible with Rolex logo and signature at the 12 position.  It has a central sweep second hand. The style is sparse and minimalist, with no un necessary dial clutter, it is straight to the point, simple and unassuming, yet style and quality in abundance.  It has a 17 jewel Rolex signed movement in a dress style case.  It is a beautiful and perfectly proportioned watch made by one of the world’s most famous watch companies. It is a stunning design and a very desirable and collectible dress watch that is a pleasure to see and wear. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined. It comes on an unused leather strap with gold colour pin buckle. The dial is in perfect condition and shows no blemishes. The crown is original with the Rolex crown logo on it.  All round beautiful watch and one for the Rolex collector or somebody who is looking for a decent quality stylish dress watch. The case back is plain and not engraved. The width is 34 mm excluding crown, and 35 mm including the crown. The thickness is 10 mm and the lug to lug is 42 mm. Ref. ROL 393. sold

 

Rolex Marconi Hand Wound Wristwatch 

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Mint condition and stylish Rolex Marconi. It has just been serviced.  The watch dates to the late 1950’s. it was originally intended to as gifts for employees of the Marconi Engineering company. It has a slender and classically styled square case which is quite thick with a lot of case showing around the dial, which is decorated.  It has short and, flat and stubby lugs. The dial is silver in colour, setting it off perfectly against the gold case.  It has exploding numerals in Art Deco style. Today this style has been made by Frank Muller. This watch however was built before Frank Muller was born. The dial has subsidiary seconds at the 6 position.  It has Rolex logo at the 12 position, with the words Marconi below it.  The movement is Rolex signed. It is a finely made fifteen jewelled movement. It is a beautiful and perfectly proportioned watch made by one of the world’s most famous watch companies. It is a stunning design and a very desirable and collectible dress watch that is a pleasure to see and wear. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined. The dial is in mint condition for the age and shows only very minor patina or aging. Gold plated case All round beautiful watch and one for the Rolex collector or somebody who is looking for a decent quality stylish dress watch. The width is 26 mm excluding crown, and 28 mm including the crown. The thickness is 9 mm and the lug to lug is 39 mm. Ref. ROL 343. sold

 

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date - Officially Certified Chronometer

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Excellent condition Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date - Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified. This is a rarely seen version in gold plated steel, Rolexes are usually steel or solid gold and not many were made in gold plate. It therefore looks like it is solid gold but without the gold price tag.  It is a model reference 1550 and dating to 1978.  A wonderful example of the true classical Oyster watch that made Rolex the most famous watch makers in the world.  It is the most straight forward Rolex, the least copied, and the one that is instantly recognisable as the Rolex classic.  Has a beautiful silver dial with silver applied baton markers which match the stainless steel case, making for style minimalism, and the “less is more” feel to this watch.  Has the smooth bezel and the Oyster bracelet, again signifying a noble and classic styled Rolex. Large Rolex crown logo at 12 and Rolex signed winding crown. The crown is screwed down for water resistance, scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Automatic winding Rolex movement. Magnified date window at the 3 position.  Some small marks on the crystal which can be polished out.   Width is 34 mm excluding crown, 37 mm including crown, thickness is 11.5 mm and 42 mm lug to lug. Ref: ROL 399. sold

 

Rolex Gents Watch – Solid Silver

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Excellent condition Rolex Manual winding solid silver dress watch from the late circa 1930’s with officers style hinged case back.  It is a small gents watch as they were all made small in these days when watch companies were showing off their watch making skills by miniaturising everything. A small watch was the sign of technological achievement, and owning one was owning state of the art styling. The dial and movement are all in very good condition for a watch of this age. It has recently been serviced and is in perfect working condition. It has a slender and classically styled cushion shaped case.  It has short but wide lugs.  The dial is silver with some minor age to it, nothing unusual, and outstanding for it’s age.  It has a small Breguet style hands and numerals adding to its classic looks.  The style is sparse and minimalist, with no un necessary dial clutter, it is straight to the point, simple and unassuming, yet style and quality in abundance.  It has a signed movement in a dress style case.  It is a beautiful and perfectly proportioned watch made by one of the world’s most famous watch companies. It is a stunning design and a very desirable and collectible dress watch that is a pleasure to see and wear. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined. It comes on a replacement leather strap.  All round beautiful watch and one for the Rolex collector or somebody who is looking for a decent quality stylish dress watch. The width is 27 mm excluding crown, and 29 mm including the crown. The thickness is 9 mm and the lug to lug is 32 mm. Ref. ROL 287. reserved

 

Rolex Gents Watch

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Excellent condition Rolex Manual winding wristwatch from the late circa 1940’s.  It has just been fully serviced and overhauled and is in perfect working order. The case, dial and movement are all in very good condition for a watch of this age. It has a slender and classically styled cushion shaped case in polished stainless steel with a slight gold hue to it. It has short but wide lugs needing an open ended strap to fit. The dial is matte silver with some minor age to it, nothing unusual, and outstanding for it’s age.  It is in completely original condition and has not been restored. It has a small sword style blued hands with luminous fill with large numerals which also have luminous print, the luminosity is so low now that it is not visible at night.  The style is sparse and minimalist, with no un necessary dial clutter, it is straight to the point, simple and unassuming, yet style and quality in abundance.  It has a signed movement in a dress style case. The movement is signed, Rolex, 15 jewels and has the words Patented Superbalance on the ratchet wheel. It is a beautiful and perfectly proportioned watch made by one of the world’s most famous watch companies. It is a stunning design and a very desirable and collectible dress watch that is a pleasure to see and wear. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined. It comes on a replacement leather strap and has a replacement crown.  All round beautiful watch and one for the Rolex collector or somebody who is looking for a decent quality stylish dress watch. The width is 29 mm excluding crown, and 31 mm including the crown. The thickness is 10 mm and the lug to lug is 33 mm. Ref. ROL 374. sold

 

Rolex Oyster Royal

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 Good condition Rolex Oyster Royal hand winding watch, model 6155 dating to the 1950’s. Just been serviced by independent watchmaker with a new mainspring fitted. It comes on a the original bracelet which is the rare riveted elasticised Oyster bracelet. There is some stretch to the bracelet. Classic looking dial with silver dial and contrasting gold hands and baton markers and gold Rolex crown logo. This is great watch and a really good one for a collection or starting point for collectors or wearers alike who want a Rolex.  It is a neat vintage with all of the quality of a Rolex bought today but a fraction of the cost.  The case and dial are styled in the classic oyster style which later became to represent the Rolex watch company.  Form as early as 1950 Rolex have created a legend, which still exists today with the Oyster case and dial design.  The dial colour pearl silver with gold hands and gold applied combination of batons and numerals with blued steel sweep seconds hand.  This is another Rolex that makes the wearer proud to own and sets them apart from the crowd. Dimensions are as follows. The width is 32 mm excluding crown, and 35 mm including the crown. The thickness is 11 mm and the lug to lug distance is 39 mm. Ref: ROL 299. sold

 

Rolex Oyster Royal

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Mint and almost new looking condition Rolex Oyster Royal hand winding watch, model 6044 dating at 1951. The dial is most likely to be a restored dial due to its unblemished look. It comes on a the original bracelet which is the rare riveted elasticised Oyster bracelet. The crown is original non screw down and another rarity which is the Super Oyster crown. The dial is quite utility looking and is reminiscent of the style of a doctors or nurses watch which silver dial, large luminous numerals and broad hands. This is opposed to the usual Oyster style of baton markings and slim hands. This is great watch and a really good one for a collection or starting point for collectors or wearers alike who want a Rolex.  It is a neat vintage with all of the quality of a Rolex bought today but a fraction of the cost.  The case and dial are styled in the classic oyster style which later became to represent the Rolex watch company.  Form as early as 1950 Rolex have created a legend, which still exists today with the Oyster case and dial design.  The dial colour pearl silver with gold hands and gold applied combination of batons and numerals with blued steel sweep seconds hand.  This is another Rolex that makes the wearer proud to own and sets them apart from the crowd. Dimensions are as follows. The width is 32 mm excluding crown, and 35 mm including the crown. The thickness is 10 mm and the lug to lug distance is 39 mm. Ref: ROL 295. sold

 

Rolex Precision - Mixed Colour 9 K Gold Ladies Dress Watch

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Excellent condition Rolex Precision manual winding 9 karat solid mixed colour gold ladies dress watch, which comes on a solid gold bracelet.  It is a jewellery type watch and is a rare and unusual watch on the original bracelet. This is a stunning small ladies watch made by Rolex, one of the world’s most famous watchmakers.  It is a stunning design and a very desirable and collectible.  It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined. It comes on a pretty looking and superbly crafted large and intricately designed bracelet, one that you can see has not been made on a machine, but put together by a skilled goldsmith in Rolex’s workshop. The bracelet has a fabric or bark effect to it. The links are small squares of yellow, pink and white gold. They are not randomly placed but are in an order with a row of yellow, arrow of pink and a row of white gold links, the pattern is then repeated. The bracelet is very flexible and is fixed to a matching solid plate, into which the watch head is fixed. The clasp is a push bar with tow safety clasps, and most importantly it has got the Rolex crown logo on it. The watch is more like a piece of jewellery in a thick gold bracelet, with a watch face set into it. Rolex jewellery is a rare commodity. The winding crown is tiny and is only just visible from under the solid plate. This makes it a charming and elegant looking piece of jewellery with an watch face by one of the world’s best watchmakers set into it. It is a precious watch in precious metal from the 1950’s. In its day probably one of the most stylish pieces of jewellery to be seen, and still looks as good today as it did when it was new. The dial is champagne in colour, with matching gold applied batons and sender gold hands. There is some fading to the outer edges of the dial The bracelet is long for a lady, and suitable to fit around a six and a half inch wrist it is also wide and thick with a fair weight to it at 36 grams and at the current value of gold, the scrap value of the gold alone on the watch is worth nearly £300. All round beautiful watch. The width of the watch head is 15 mm bracelet width is 18 mm, bracelet thickness is 2.5mm, total watch thickness is 7 mm. The length is 165 mm with the clasp fastened, this converts to 6.5 inches.  Ref. ROL 298. sold

 

Rolex Unicorn 9 Karat Gold Gents Watch

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Excellent condition Rolex Unicorn Manual winding solid 9k gold dress watch from the late 1950’s.  It has had very little wear in it’s life and was most likely a “special occasion” watch. It has a slender and classically styled cushion shaped case.  It has short but wide lugs.  The dial is enamel with some minor age to the enamel, nothing unusual, and outstanding for it’s age.  It has a small Breguet style hands and Roman numerals adding to its classic looks.  The style is sparse and minimalist, with no un necessary dial clutter, it is straight to the point, simple and unassuming, yet style and quality in abundance.  It has a Rolex signed movement in a dress style case.  It is a beautiful and perfectly proportioned watch made by one of the world’s most famous watch companies. It is a stunning design and a very desirable and collectible dress watch that is a pleasure to see and wear. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined. It comes on a replacement leather strap.  All round beautiful watch and one for the Rolex collector or somebody who is looking for a decent quality stylish dress watch. The width is 33 mm excluding crown, and 35 mm including the crown. The thickness is 10 mm and the lug to lug is 38 mm. Ref. ROL 250.  reserved

 

Rolex Ladies Watch

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 Excellent condition Rolex hand winding watch ladies vintage wristwatch dating to 1940.  This is nice little watch with pretty and petite appearance a suitable gift for the loving wife. Has a nice spherical shape with rounded case sides and domed acrylic giving a “pill” type look. Alternatively one to collect for the Rolex collector as the vintage ladies watches are rarely seen in steel, they are usually sterling silver or gold. In stainless steel, not only is it more unusual, but also cheaper. It is a neat vintage with all of the quality of a Rolex bought today but a fraction of the cost.  The dial is attractive silver which is showing a little bit of patina adding to the vintage appeal. It has got applied gold numbers and gold hands with sub seconds dial at the 6 position. The case is made of stainless steel and has a stainless steel bracelet. The bracelet is probably not original as it does not have any Rolex stamps on it. This is another Rolex that makes the wearer proud to own and sets them apart from the crowd. Dimensions are as follows. The width is 21 mm excluding crown, and 24 mm including the crown. The thickness is 8 mm. Ref: ROL 292.  sold

 

Rolex Gents Watch – Solid Silver

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Excellent condition Rolex Manual winding solid silver dress watch from the late circa 1930’s.  It has had very little wear in it’s life it was probably used early in its life, but for a long time it has been stored away as the case, dial and movement are all in very good condition for a watch of this age. It has recently been serviced and is in perfect working condition. It has a slender and classically styled cushion shaped case.  It has short but wide lugs.  The dial is silver with some minor age to it, nothing unusual, and outstanding for it’s age.  It has a small Breguet style hands and numerals adding to its classic looks.  The style is sparse and minimalist, with no un necessary dial clutter, it is straight to the point, simple and unassuming, yet style and quality in abundance.  It has a signed movement in a dress style case.  It is a beautiful and perfectly proportioned watch made by one of the world’s most famous watch companies. It is a stunning design and a very desirable and collectible dress watch that is a pleasure to see and wear. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined. It comes on a replacement leather strap.  All round beautiful watch and one for the Rolex collector or somebody who is looking for a decent quality stylish dress watch. The width is 27 mm excluding crown, and 29 mm including the crown. The thickness is 9 mm and the lug to lug is 32 mm. Ref. ROL 286. sold

 

Rolex 9k Rose Gold

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Mint condition and ultra stylish Rolex 9 karat rose gold dress watch with Rolex Prima movement original crown and Rolex buckle. The watch dates to the late 1950’s. It has a slender and classically styled square case which is quite thick with a lot of case showing around the dial.  It has short and, flat and stubby lugs.  The dial is silver in colour, setting it off perfectly against the gold case.  It has got Roman numerals, blued steel hands and subsidiary seconds at the 6 postion.  It has a large Rolex logo at the 12 position.  The style is sparse and minimalist, with no un necessary dial clutter, it is straight to the point, simple and unassuming, yet style and quality in abundance.  The movement is the Rolex Prima which in it’s day was the flagship movement put only in the very best and the most expensive Rolexes such as the Rolex Prince. It is a finely made fifteen jewelled movement timed to six positions and suitable for all climates. It is a beautiful and perfectly proportioned watch made by one of the world’s most famous watch companies. It is a stunning design and a very desirable and collectible dress watch that is a pleasure to see and wear. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined. It comes on a replacement smooth leather strap with genuine Rolex gold plated buckle. The dial is in mint condition for the age and shows only very minor patina or aging. The crown is original with the wording “Rolex Patent” around it.  All round beautiful watch and one for the Rolex collector or somebody who is looking for a decent quality stylish dress watch. The width is 27 mm excluding crown, and 29 mm including the crown. The thickness is 8 mm and the lug to lug is 32 mm. Ref. ROL 289.  sold

 

Rolex Oyster Precision

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Good condition Rolex Oyster Precision manual hand winding watch, model 6694 dated circa 1969.  Lovely watch in great condition which has been well looked after.  It has a classic and smart looking silver dial, which is also in excellent condition.  It has classic looking matching silver hands and baton markings.  The combination of sporty and classic look makes it a watch for any occasion. The watch comes on a replacement black leather strap.  This is another of the classic Rolex Oyster design, classic oyster case and oyster bracelet.  It is instantly recognisable for what it is and is at home on the wrist whether worn with a suit or casual clothes.  This is another Rolex that makes the wearer proud to own and sets them apart from the crowd.  It is keeping excellent time as one would expect a Rolex to do.  Dimensions are as follows.  The width is 34 mm excluding crown, and 36.5 mm including the crown.  The thickness is 11 mm and the lug to lug distance is 40 mm.  Ref: ROL 281. sold

 

Rolex Oyster Hand Wound Wristwatch

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Good condition Rolex Oyster hand winding watch, model 6694 dated circa late 1950s/ It has had the dial restored. It has a classic and smart looking whitedial, which is also in good condition after the dial restoration.  It has classic looking matching silver hands and baton markings.  The combination of sporty and classic look makes it a watch for any occasion. The watch comes on a replacement black leather strap.  This is another of the classic Rolex Oyster design, classic oyster case and oyster bracelet.  It is instantly recognisable for what it is and is at home on the wrist whether worn with a suit or casual clothes.  This is another Rolex that makes the wearer proud to own and sets them apart from the crowd.  Some of the luminous material in the hands is flaking seen mostly to the base of the minuet hand. Comes on replacement black leather strap.   Dimensions are as follows.  The width is 34 mm excluding crown, and 36.5 mm including the crown.  The thickness is 11 mm and the lug to lug distance is 40 mm.  Ref: ROL 288. reserved

 

Rolex Explorer Date 

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Excellent condition and very rare Rolex Explorer Date. The Explorer Date is the predecessor the Rolex Explorer as we know it today. The watch is seldom seen and referenced in James Dowlings authoritative book, Rolex Watches. The condition is excellent for the year and the watch is running very well. It dates to 1960 and is model reference 5701.  It has got the classic Oyster Perpetual case which is also in good condition. The crown is the original screw down crown for water resistance, but it is not tested. The watch has a serrated 18 karat gold fixed bezel which contrasts nicely against the stainless steel case. The dial is silver with gold batons and gold hands, which also contrast well against the steel case and gold bezel. The crystal is acrylic with magnified date window. The movement is a Swiss made automatic winding twenty five jewel Rolex calibre 1530, this is a fantastic and long standing tried and tested workhorse of a movement which was used across a wide rang of sports models including he submariner. The watch is a classic looking Rolex Oyster but with a difference in that it is one of the original early Explorer models. The styling is plain unassuming yet classic as one would expect from a Rolex. They run for ever and the crowns are masterful as after all of this time it still operated beautifully. This is a nice vintage collectible classic and one to add to any decent Rolex collection. It comes on non original Spiedel expanding bracelet. However correct Rolex Oyster bracelets can be found, the fact the bracelet is not original is reflects in the price. Width is 36 mm excluding crown, 38 mm including crown and 44 mm lug to lug. Thickness is 12 mm. Ref: ROL 427. sold

 

Rolex Oyster Royal

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 Excellent condition Rolex Oyster Royal hand winding watch, model 6044 dating at 1965.  This is great watch and a really good one for a collection or starting point for collectors or wearers alike who want a Rolex.  It is a neat vintage with all of the quality of a Rolex bought today but a fraction of the cost.  The case and dial are styled in the classic oyster style which later became to represent the Rolex watch company.  Form as early as 1950 Rolex have created a legend, which still exists today with the Oyster case and dial design.  The dial colour pearl silver with gold hands and gold applied combination of batons and numerals with blued steel sweep seconds hand.  The dial is showing some patina to wards the lower part which is natural for a watch of this age and adds to the charisma and vintage look to the watch.   It has a Super Oyster Rolex crown, and is water resistant originally however it is not tested and should be treated with caution if using near water.  It has a stainless steel case with original period folded link riveted steel bracelet.  This is another Rolex that makes the wearer proud to own and sets them apart from the crowd. Dimensions are as follows. The width is 32 mm excluding crown, and 35 mm including the crown. The thickness is 10 mm and the lug to lug distance is 39 mm. Ref: ROL 290.  sold

 

Rolex Precision 9 Karat Gold Gents Watch

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 Mint and unused looking condition Rolex Precision Manual winding solid 9k gold dress watch from the late 1950’s. It has a slender and classically styled case and dial taking up most of the width of the watch.  It has long and slender lugs.  The dial is silver in colour, setting it off perfectly against the gold case.  It has a slim gold large combination numerals and batons and hands.  It has a large gold applied Rolex logo at the 12 position.  The style is sparse and minimalist, with no un necessary dial clutter, it is straight to the point, simple and unassuming, yet style and quality in abundance.  It has a 17 jewel Rolex signed movement in a dress style case.  It is a beautiful and perfectly proportioned watch made by one of the world’s most famous watch companies. It is a stunning design and a very desirable and collectible dress watch that is a pleasure to see and wear. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined. It comes on a replacement leather strap. The dial is in perfect condition and shows no blemishes. It comes on a replacement leather strap. The dial is in excellent condition. The case back is engraved SH & WR Ltd. S. Harland For Long Service 1963.  The width is 32 mm excluding crown, and 34 mm including the crown. The thickness is 9 mm and the lug to lug is 38 mm. Ref. ROL 274.  sold

 

Rolex Precision 9 Karat Gold Gents Watch

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 Excellent condition Rolex Precision Manual winding solid 9k gold dress watch from 1965. The watch has just been serviced and the dial cleaned and is in new looking and working condition. It has a slender and classically styled case and dial taking up most of the width of the watch.  It has long and slender lugs.  The dial is silver in colour, setting it off perfectly against the gold case.  It has a slim gold batons and hands.  It has a large gold applied Rolex logo at the 12 position.  The style is sparse and minimalist, with no un necessary dial clutter, it is straight to the point, simple and unassuming, yet style and quality in abundance.  It has a 17 jewel Rolex signed movement in a dress style case.  It is a beautiful and perfectly proportioned watch made by one of the world’s most famous watch companies. It is a stunning design and a very desirable and collectible dress watch that is a pleasure to see and wear. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined. It comes on a replacement leather strap.  All round beautiful watch and one for the Rolex collector or somebody who is looking for a decent quality stylish dress watch. Engraving to the case back stating “ SH & WR Ltd, J Davidson, For long service 1958” SH stands for the Swann Hunter Group who are a famous ship building firm in the North East of England. The width is 32 mm excluding crown, and 34 mm including the crown. The thickness is 9 mm and the lug to lug is 38 mm. Ref. ROL 273.  sold

 

Rolex Precision 9 Karat Gold Gents Watch

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 Excellent condition Rolex Precision Manual winding solid 9k gold dress watch from the late 1950’s. It has a slender and classically styled case and dial taking up most of the width of the watch.  It has long and slender lugs.  The dial is silver in colour, setting it off perfectly against the gold case.  It has a slim gold large combination batons and hands.  It has a large gold applied Rolex logo at the 12 position.  The style is sparse and minimalist, with no un necessary dial clutter, it is straight to the point, simple and unassuming, yet style and quality in abundance.  It has a 17 jewel Rolex signed movement in a dress style case.  It is a beautiful and perfectly proportioned watch made by one of the world’s most famous watch companies. It is a stunning design and a very desirable and collectible dress watch that is a pleasure to see and wear. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined.  All round beautiful watch and one for the Rolex collector or somebody who is looking for a decent quality stylish dress watch. The width is 32 mm excluding crown, and 34 mm including the crown. The thickness is 9 mm and the lug to lug is 38 mm. Ref. ROL 271.  sold

 

Rolex Precision 9 Karat Gold Gents Watch – Original Boxes, Guarantee and Rolex Service Receipts

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Excellent condition Rolex Precision Manual winding solid 9k gold dress watch from 1962. This watch is a magical find and a collectors dream. It comes with the original inner box and outer box which are in excellent condition. It also comes with the original stamped Rolex guarantee indicating the model number, 3027 and stamped by Feitelsons Jewellers in East Ham, London on 21st September 1962. The guarantee booklet also contains photos and instructions on how to look after your Rolex. It also comes with the original sales receipt from Feitlesons marked with the same date as the guarantee and was originally sold for £40 and 10 shillings which was a fair sum in 1962. The watch comes with two service receipts from Rolex UK, serviced once in 1980 and again in 1985. Due to this fact plus the fact that the original owner retained all of the boxes, papers and receipts, it has clearly been a treasured and well looked after wristwatch. The box and papers make the watch very valuable. The inner and outer box alone sells for £200 to £300 and the papers sell individually for £150 to £200.  The watch itself is in excellent condition with an even and mild fading. It has a slender and classically styled case and dial taking up most of the width of the watch.  It has long and slender lugs.  The crown is original with the Rolex crown logo on it.  The dial is silver in colour with slight yellowing due to its age, setting it off perfectly against the gold case.  It has a slim gold large combination numerals and batons and hands.  It has a large gold applied Rolex logo at the 12 position.  The style is sparse and minimalist, with no un necessary dial clutter, it is straight to the point, simple and unassuming, yet style and quality in abundance.  It has a 17 jewel Rolex signed movement in a dress style case.  It is a beautiful and perfectly proportioned watch made by one of the world’s most famous watch companies. It is a stunning design and a very desirable and collectible dress watch that is a pleasure to see and wear. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined. It comes on a replacement leather strap, which is a very old strap. All round beautiful watch and one for the Rolex collector. The width is 32 mm excluding crown, and 34 mm including the crown. The thickness is 9 mm and the lug to lug is 38 mm. Ref. ROL 267 V1.  sold

 

Rolex Precision 9 Karat Gold Gents Watch

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Excellent condition Rolex Precision Manual winding solid 9k gold dress watch from the late 1950’s. It has a slender and classically styled case and dial taking up most of the width of the watch.  It has long and slender lugs.  The dial is silver in colour, setting it off perfectly against the gold case.  It has a slim gold large combination numerals and batons and hands.  It has a large gold applied Rolex logo at the 12 position.  The style is sparse and minimalist, with no un necessary dial clutter, it is straight to the point, simple and unassuming, yet style and quality in abundance.  It has a 17 jewel Rolex signed movement in a dress style case.  It is a beautiful and perfectly proportioned watch made by one of the world’s most famous watch companies. It is a stunning design and a very desirable and collectible dress watch that is a pleasure to see and wear. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined. It comes on a replacement leather strap. The dial is in perfect condition and shows no blemishes. The crown is original with the Rolex crown logo on it.  All round beautiful watch and one for the Rolex collector or somebody who is looking for a decent quality stylish dress watch. The width is 32 mm excluding crown, and 34 mm including the crown. The thickness is 9 mm and the lug to lug is 38 mm. Ref. ROL 267 V1.  sold

 

Rolex Precision 9 Karat Gold Gents Watch

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Excellent condition Rolex Precision Manual winding solid 9k gold dress watch from 1958. The watch has just been serviced and the dial restored and is in new looking and working condition. It has a slender and classically styled case and dial taking up most of the width of the watch.  It has long and slender lugs.  The dial is silver in colour, setting it off perfectly against the gold case.  It has a slim gold large combination numerals and batons and hands.  It has a large gold applied Rolex logo at the 12 position.  The style is sparse and minimalist, with no un necessary dial clutter, it is straight to the point, simple and unassuming, yet style and quality in abundance.  It has a 17 jewel Rolex signed movement in a dress style case.  It is a beautiful and perfectly proportioned watch made by one of the world’s most famous watch companies. It is a stunning design and a very desirable and collectible dress watch that is a pleasure to see and wear. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined. It comes on a replacement leather strap. The dial is in perfect condition and shows no blemishes. The crown is original with the Rolex crown logo on it.  All round beautiful watch and one for the Rolex collector or somebody who is looking for a decent quality stylish dress watch. Engraving on the case back reading “ S.H & W.R Ltd. W. Thompson For long service 1958” The width is 32 mm excluding crown, and 34 mm including the crown. The thickness is 9 mm and the lug to lug is 38 mm. Ref. ROL 269 V3.  sold

 

Rolex Precision 9 Karat Gold Gents Watch

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Excellent condition Rolex Precision Manual winding solid 9k gold dress watch from the late 1958. It has a slender and classically styled case and dial taking up most of the width of the watch.  It has long and slender lugs.  The dial is silver in colour, setting it off perfectly against the gold case.  It has a slim gold large numerals and hands.  It has a large gold applied Rolex logo at the 12 position.  The style is sparse and minimalist, with no un necessary dial clutter, it is straight to the point, simple and unassuming, yet style and quality in abundance.  It has a 17 jewel Rolex signed movement in a dress style case.  It is a beautiful and perfectly proportioned watch made by one of the world’s most famous watch companies. It is a stunning design and a very desirable and collectible dress watch that is a pleasure to see and wear. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined. It comes on a replacement leather strap.  All round beautiful watch and one for the Rolex collector or somebody who is looking for a decent quality stylish dress watch. The width is 32 mm excluding crown, and 34 mm including the crown. The thickness is 9 mm and the lug to lug is 38 mm. Ref. ROL 264.  sold

 

Rolex Precision 9 K Solid Gold Ladies Dress Watch sold

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Mint condition Rolex Precision manual winding 9 karat solid gold ladies dress watch.  This is a stunning small ladies watch made by one of the world’s most eminent watch company.  The watch itself is tiny and made for a petit lady.  It is a stunning design and would make a wonderful gift that would be treasured for a lifetime.  It is an all round beautiful watch and an absolute delight to see something of this quality in such miniature format. It is well crafted, beautifully finished, elegant and refined.  It also comes with much of the original paraphernalia so the watch is sold with it’s history as well.  It is a very nice typical of 1960’s era Rolex Precision case.  It also radiates the sheer nobility and quality that is sought and felt in most Rolex watches.  The dial and case are both in excellent condition.  The dial is polished “pearl silver” in colour, with gold applied numerals and dagger hands.  Has a large applied Rolex crown logo at the 12 position and the words “Rolex” and “Precision” Rolex signed movement, dial, and inner case back. It comes on the original integrated solid 9 karat gold bracelet with adjustable clasp.  The clasp is hallmarked and stamped with the words Rolex as well as having the Rolex crown logo on the opener.  It has the original Rolex winding crown with signed Rolex crown on it.  The watch has been beautifully maintained and looked after over the years.  This is evident since it has virtually no marks on it at all and has been kept in its original presentation case with the retailers paper work.  The watch is keeping outstanding time and showing accuracy to about 4 seconds per day which is just as good as any Rolex certified chronometer watch bought today.  The watch comes in the original ladies heart shaped box with green flock lining, and is triple signed.  The C clip that the watch attaches to is adjustable and swivels so it can be left on display.  It also comes with the original outer box.  It comes with the original receipt from the Northern Goldsmiths Company in Blackwellgate, Darlington.  The receipt is typed and signed by the salesman.  It shows that it was originally purchased by a certain Miss Allison of Parkgate, Darlington on 21st December 1963, for the then very expensive price of £59 and 10 shillings. It also comes with the original retailers guarantee.  The receipt has the reference number A9071 which is most likely to be the model reference number. The width is 15 mm excluding crown, 16 mm including crown.  The thickness is 6mm.  The smallest wrist setting is 5 ¾ inches or 160 mm.  The maximum wrist setting is 6 ½ inches or 175 mm. Absolutely delightful.  Ref. ROL 203. sold

 

Rolex Oysterdate Precision

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Mint condition Rolex Oysterdate Precision automatic watch model reference 6694 dating 1969 to 1970 it is in lovely working condition and a nice example of a good decent sixties Rolex watch. The Oysterdate Precision is one of the entry level Rolexes, but by no means the least.  The Oysterdate Precision is an outstanding design, build to the same high and meticulous standards as all other Rolexes’, and is amongst the most popular of all Rolex watches. This one has a stunning silver dial with gold baton and markings and gold luminous filled hands. The dial and hands are in mint condition as well. The combination of baton markings, smooth bezel and oyster bracelet give this watch the classic and distinctive Rolex look which is more functional watch looking and less showy. The watch has a screw down crown, acrylic plexi crystal and signed crown. It has a hand winding Rolex movement. The bracelet is original to the watch and is the Oyster style and has a full compliment of 13 links, with some of the links with a few knocks, but nothing serious, certainly not for a watch of this age. Beautiful Rolex unrestrained elegance and superior designed watch which can be a watch for all occasions. Keeping excellent time as one would expect a Rolex to do. Dimensions are as follows. The width is 34 mm excluding crown, and 36.5 mm including the crown. The thickness is 11 mm and the lug to lug. Ref. ROL 398. sold

 

Rolex Submariner model 5513

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Mint condition Rolex Submariner non date model from 1967.  It has had a recent full service at Rolex UK and as such comes with full service papers.  This is the famous model reference 5513, the one that the British military used for issue to the Royal Marines in the late 9160’s and 1970’s.  If it can live up to the standard of the military, it is good enough for every day use.  This one is the earlier and original version with mat black dial and painted luminous dots without the white metal surrounds around the dots.  This model is correct and has the correct bracelet and end pieces for the watch.  It is a handsome watch worn for business or leisure, but is primarily a highly functional and reliable divers watch.  It comes on the original stainless steel Oyster bracelet with divers extension and fliplock safety clasp, sturdy bi directional non ratchet rotating bezel, acrylic plexi crystal, screw down large crown with protective shoulders, and triplock screwing/waterproofing mechanism.  Rolex automatic movement, Rolex crown logo on the crown. Lovely watch. Dimensions are: width is 40 mm excluding crown, 44mm including crown and 47 mm lug to lug and thickness is 12 mm. Ref: ROL 226 sold

 

Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT Master sold

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 Mint condition Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT Master reference number 1675 dating to 1978.    The GMT master remains one of Rolexes most popular selling watches, it is striking and very distinctive looking.  Like all Rolex  watches, it is built to exact and uncompromising standards – a design consideration that has escalated Rolex the most eminent watchmaker in the world.  It has had very little wear and is in immaculate condition.  It has the acrylic crystal. Very attractive black dial with red and blue bezel and neatly contrasting red GMT hand. The dial is the mat black dial without the with metal surrounds around the indices.  The bezel is bi directional and ratchet operated. It has been well looked after and maintained as it is keeping good time and working very well as expected of a watch of this calibre. Original Rolex folded link bracelet.  Altogether fantastic looking watch.  Large Rolex crown logo at 12 and Rolex signed winding crown. The crown is screwed down for water resistance. Automatic winding Rolex movement.  Width is 39 mm excluding crown, 42 mm including crown and 47 mm lug to lug. Thickness is 12 mm. Ref: ROL 179 sold

 

Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT Master sold

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 Mint condition Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT Master reference number 1675 dating to 1978.    The GMT master remains one of Rolexes most popular selling watches, it is striking and very distinctive looking.  Like all Rolex  watches, it is built to exact and uncompromising standards – a design consideration that has escalated Rolex the most eminent watchmaker in the world.  It has had very little wear and is in immaculate condition.  It has the acrylic crystal. Very attractive black dial with red and blue bezel and neatly contrasting red GMT hand. The dial is the mat black dial without the with metal surrounds around the indices.  The bezel is bi directional and ratchet operated. It has been well looked after and maintained as it is keeping good time and working very well as expected of a watch of this calibre. Original Rolex folded link bracelet.  Altogether fantastic looking watch.  Large Rolex crown logo at 12 and Rolex signed winding crown. The crown is screwed down for water resistance. Automatic winding Rolex movement.  Width is 39 mm excluding crown, 42 mm including crown and 47 mm lug to lug. Thickness is 12 mm. Ref: ROL 179 sold

 

Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT Master sold

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 Mint condition Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT Master reference number 1675 dating to 1978.    The GMT master remains one of Rolexes most popular selling watches, it is striking and very distinctive looking.  Like all Rolex  watches, it is built to exact and uncompromising standards – a design consideration that has escalated Rolex the most eminent watchmaker in the world.  It has had very little wear and is in immaculate condition.  It has the acrylic crystal. Very attractive black dial with red and blue bezel and neatly contrasting red GMT hand. The dial is the mat black dial without the with metal surrounds around the indices.  The bezel is bi directional and ratchet operated. It has been well looked after and maintained as it is keeping good time and working very well as expected of a watch of this calibre. Original Rolex folded link bracelet.  Altogether fantastic looking watch.  Large Rolex crown logo at 12 and Rolex signed winding crown. The crown is screwed down for water resistance. Automatic winding Rolex movement.  Width is 39 mm excluding crown, 42 mm including crown and 47 mm lug to lug. Thickness is 12 mm. Ref: ROL 179 sold

 

Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT Master sold

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 Mint condition Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT Master reference number 1675 dating to 1978.    The GMT master remains one of Rolexes most popular selling watches, it is striking and very distinctive looking.  Like all Rolex  watches, it is built to exact and uncompromising standards – a design consideration that has escalated Rolex the most eminent watchmaker in the world.  It has had very little wear and is in immaculate condition.  It has the acrylic crystal. Very attractive black dial with red and blue bezel and neatly contrasting red GMT hand. The dial is the mat black dial without the with metal surrounds around the indices.  The bezel is bi directional and ratchet operated. It has been well looked after and maintained as it is keeping good time and working very well as expected of a watch of this calibre. Original Rolex folded link bracelet.  Altogether fantastic looking watch.  Large Rolex crown logo at 12 and Rolex signed winding crown. The crown is screwed down for water resistance. Automatic winding Rolex movement.  Width is 39 mm excluding crown, 42 mm including crown and 47 mm lug to lug. Thickness is 12 mm. Ref: ROL 179 sold

 

Rolex  Explorer Orange Hand sold

 

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Mint condition and highly collectible Rolex Explorer II Orange hand model reference 1655.  These watches are highly collectible due to their rarity and are continually rising in value. The Explorer II watches are in high demand and represent a good investment as well as being a lovely and desirable watch that can be worn every day. The dial is in absolute perfect condition and it is a later replacement by Rolex. It comes with the repair documentation from Rolex stating the the dial is a later Rolex replacement.  This model was made for a short period only in the 1970's and is therefore the reason why they continue to rise in value.  They are not easy to find and are due to the short production period, they are a scarce watch. The orange hand provides a 24 hour function and the hand rotates the dial every 24 hours, and the 24 hour time is reference is against the fixed 24 hour outer bezel. The orange hand can be used for a GMT function. It has a screw down crown with hacking seconds function, date function at 3 position, with magnified cyclops lens, acrylic plexi crystal, and above all, it is a Swiss Certified Chronometer. with the correct Rolex box complete with correct cushion and service paper.  The watch dates form circa 1980.  Dimensions are: width is 40 mm excluding crown, 42mm including crown and 48 mm lug to lug and thickness is 13.5 mm. Ref: ROL 135 sold

 

Rolex Military Pocket Watch

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Excellent condition Rolex Military pocket watch.  Rolex themselves need no introduction as they are one of the most famous watch houses in the world.  In the early days of their history they were making pocket watches before the advent of the wristwatch.  This one is one of their military watches that was issued to the British armed forces during the World War 1 period and is more than likely to have been issued to an officer.  The style is typical in military design with a mat black dial with large and bold numerals and hands, some of the luminous fill has fallen from the hands, but a decent watchmaker will be able to restore the hands, however it is best left and it is being sold as it is.  The dial is signed Rolex and the numbers A17274.  As with all military watches, the case is metal alloy.  The case back is stamped with the military issue numbers “A. 17274, below that G.S. MK II and beneath that a broad arrow.  The inside of the case back is also stamped by Rolex.  The movement is in excellent condition and the bridge is stamped with Rolex.  It is a 15 jewel stem wound movement.  This is a wonderful piece of military memorabilia and one to be treasured by a collector which appeals to militaria and Rolex enthusiasts alike.  Dimensions are width is 50 mm and thickness is 15mm.  Ref: ROL 280.  sold

 

Tudor Submariner – With Original Military Purchase Receipt

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Tudor Submariner automatic diver’s watch. This is the early rare “Tudor Rose” with the rose logo on the dial. The watch was originally purchased in 1968 and comes with fantastic provenance. It comes in the original box and also the original copy of the credit sale agreement. This shows that the watch was purchased by a certain Emyr Jones who resided in Abergele, Denbighshire, North Wales. He was a seaman in the Royal Navy aboard HMS Tartar. He purchases the watch through the Army, Navy and Air Force Institutes, where military personnel could buy equipment such as this watch and repay the military over a period of months. The original purchase price was £37 after a discount given and was repaid over 14 months as shown in the schedule that comes with the watch. This is all fantastic provenance and history to go with the watch. The case back is also lightly engraved with “E Jones” As it is a light engraving it could easily be polished out with minimum effect on the watch, but it is probably left original as the engraving contributes to the provenance as it tallies up with the name on the schedule. The Tudor Submariner automatic diver's watch is another watch that needs little introduction, and coming only second to it’s big brother the Rolex Submariner, the Tudor is amongst the most successful and widely known divers watch in the world – mainly because it is identical in looks to the Rolex Submariner, but sports a different movement.  Like the Rolex, it is the watch that set the standard in professional divers watches and one that most other divers watches aspire to emulate. This particular example is a full size model in mint and seemingly worn very little. It has the much desired matte dial without the white metal indices surrounds making it less with less glare and more legible. It also has the raised acrylic plexi crystal. It has the large screw down Rolex twinlock crown with Rolex coronet logo on the crown. It is 200 metres resistant, sturdy bi directional, smooth friction operated rotating bezel in the same colour black as the dial with screwed down crown. The dial, crystal, case and bracelet are virtually flawless.  The crown is screwed down for water resistance, and the case back is stamped with “Original Oyster Case by Rolex Geneva” with the Rolex crown logo.  It comes on a fabric military strap. Dimensions are: width is 40 mm excluding crown, 44 mm including crown and 47 mm lug to lug and thickness is 10.5 mm.  VIN 560.3195 3195 sold

 

 

 

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