Brand new and unused Rolex Submariner date, model reference 11661OLN. It is a G serial reference number and purchased at authorised Rolex dealers Ernest Jones on 21st March 2011. The watch has not been used and still has the bracelet seals in tact as it has not even been tried on. It was purchased as part of an insurance settlement but the owner could not get his original watch, and does not want this one which was offered as an alternative. The watch as such is in unused condition. UK retail price is £4,970and there is a waiting list for it. It is genuinely brand new and unused so. 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. Both elegant and functional, the Submariner Date is the quintessential divers watch. It is waterproof to a depth of 300 metres (1,000 feet) and has a Triplock screw down winding crown with crown guard. The uni directional rotating ratcheted bezel is fitted with a Cerachrom insert, which is extremely resistant to environmental stress such as scratches, ultra violet rays, salt water etc. It’s wide hands and dial markers are coated with Chromalight, a material with long lasting blue luminescent that is also used for the zero marker on the bezel. The oyster bracelet is also fitted with the Guidelock clasp, which features a built in extension system. The virtually scratchproof synthetic sapphire crystal has an anti reflective Cyclops lens that enhances the legibility of the date. The 3135 movement is fitted with a blue Parachrom hairspring and is chronometer certified  by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC). Naturally complete with all boxes and papers with the original purchase receipt form Ernest Jones. The warranty card is stamped by them and as such is covered by Rolexes 2 year warranty from the time that the card was stamped on the 21st March. Please note first picture in the series to the left is a Rolex scan. Dimensions are: width is 42 mm excluding crown but including the crown guard, 44 mm including crown and 48 mm lug to lug and thickness is 13 mm. Ref. ROL 432. sold

Mint condition Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date - Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, it is model reference 15000. Comes with the most complete set that one could ever find with a Rolex. This is the variant with the baton markers and fixed smooth bezel.  It is the classic looking Rolex Oyster model reference 15000 which has been in continuous production for nearly 50 years in various model reference guises. The watch dates to 1985.  It was originally purchased from authorised UK dealers James, Usher and Sons in Lincoln. It come wit the original purchase receipt from 1985 and insurance valuation. The full set includes absolutely everything from the period. A list of the items are as follows. The original outer box with the model reference 15000 on the box, the original inner box with cut away watch holder, The original chronometer certificate signed by James Usher and Sons, with the Rolex sticker on the outside  of the certificate stating it is a model reference number, the green plastic wallet, the original serial number sticker off the watch is stuck to the plastic on the inside of the wallet, the 1985 calendar card, and somebody has circled the 14^th January, the date it was purchased, the Your Rolex Oyster booklet, the original purchase receipt from James Usher and Sons dated 14^th January 1985 showing the original owners name with a purchase price of £596. There is also a certificate of insurance as the owner must have insured it at the time for 3569, this is issued by James Usher and Sons and is underwritten by Lloyds Underwriters. It comes with the original chronometer hang tag and the original stock hang tag showing the price, the serial number and the model reference number – all originals. It comes with three Rolex service guarantee receipts from Rolex UK, the first was in 1995 and it comes with a receipt from James Usher and Sons for £125 for the cost of the service. The second Rolex service was in 2002, it comes with the Rolex guarantee but no sales receipt. The third service was in 2009 and comes with the service guarantee from Rolex and a receipt form Goldsmiths for £275 for the cost of the service. The watch also comes with all 13 links. This is 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 polished steel 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. Beautiful collectors classic watch with superb provenance. Width is 34 mm excluding crown, 37 mm including crown, thickness is 11.5 mm and 42 mm lug to lug. Ref: ROL 434. sold

Mint condition Rolex Daytona 18 karat white gold model reference 116509. It is a D serial watch dating to 2006 and originally purchased from Authorised Rolex dealers. It was serviced by Rolex UK in June 2008 and comes with the service receipt from Rolex to indicate this fact. This is the latest version of the Daytona with the Rolex in house movement.  The Daytona is one of the worlds most sought after wristwatch.  This is due to the fact that it carries on a long line of Rolex motor sport tradition with the Daytona, and the watch has had an association with sports and racing since the 1950’s.  It has also been seen worn by many film stars and celebrity racing drivers.  In addition the watch sports rugged good looks and is simply an stunning looking wristwatch with a sporty look and feel as well as having has a practical side to it with its twelve hour chronograph and tachometric bezel.  As well as this, Rolex manufacture so few of the Daytona’s that they are very rare and difficult to get hold of.  Typically there is a minimum of 5 to 7 year waiting list, however there are more becoming available these days and the waiting list has sometimes been reduced to just a very speedy 3 years. This is in particular with the more expensive precious metal models such as this one. Pre 2000 they had the Zenith el Primero movement, post 2000 they had the Rolex calibre movement. This one being post 2000 has the Rolex in house movement.  The Daytona is one of the ultimate status symbols, and if you have the money to spare then why not.  The watch naturally has a scratch resistant sapphire crystal, and has a screw down crown and screw down pushers making it a water proof watch to add to the spottiness of it.  It is a watch for all occasions, and is in immaculate condition. It comes with all boxes, papers chronometer certificate. Dimension are: 40 mm excluding crown, 43 mm including crown and 47 mm lug to lug and thickness is 14mm. Ref. ROL 449. sold

Mint and fresh looking Rolex Daytona model reference 116520. It is a K serial watch dating to 2002 and originally purchased from Authorised Rolex dealers, Goldsmiths in the UK in 2001. This is the latest version of the Daytona with the Rolex in house movement.  The Daytona is one of the worlds most sought after wristwatch.  This is due to the fact that it carries on a long line of Rolex motor sport tradition with the Daytona, and the watch has had an association with sports and racing since the 1950’s.  It has also been seen worn by many film stars and celebrity racing drivers.  In addition the watch sports rugged good looks and is simply an stunning looking wristwatch with a sporty look and feel as well as having has a practical side to it with its twelve hour chronograph and tachometric bezel.  As well as this, Rolex manufacture so few of the Daytona’s that they are very rare and difficult to get hold of.  Typically there is a minimum of 5 to 7 year waiting list, however there are more becoming available these days and the waiting list has sometimes been reduced to just a very speedy 3 years. Pre 2000 they had the Zenith el Primero movement, post 2000 they had the Rolex calibre movement. This one being post 2000 has the Rolex in house movement.  The Daytona is one of the ultimate status symbols, and if you have the money to spare then why not.  The watch naturally has a scratch resistant sapphire crystal, and has a screw down crown and screw down pushers making it a water proof watch to add to the spottiness of it.  It is a watch for all occasions, designed to take the knocks, but on such a watch that seems a waste – it needs to be treasured.  It comes with all boxes, papers chronometer certificate and less often seen instruction booklet on, Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Oysterlock Bracelet. Dimension are: 40 mm excluding crown, 43 mm including crown and 47 mm lug to lug and thickness is 14mm. Ref. ROL 447. Reserved

Mint and hardly used looking condition Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date - Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, it is model reference 15000. This is the variant with the baton markers and fixed smooth bezel.  It is the classic looking Rolex Oyster model reference 15000 which has been in continuous production for nearly 50 years in various model reference guises. The watch dates to 1978.  It was originally purchased from authorised UK dealers, F. A. Buck Jeweller in Picadilly, Hanley. It come with the original hole punched guarantee papers. The watch also comes with 12 links, one is missing but is large enough for most wrists. This is 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 polished steel 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 the 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. Beautiful collectors classic with the original guarantee, and comes in a generic green presentation box with outer box.  Width is 34 mm excluding crown, 37 mm including crown, thickness is 11.5 mm and 42 mm lug to lug. Ref: ROL 451. sold

Mint condition and recently serviced Rolex Submariner date, reference 16610. It is an A serial number dating to 1999. It was originally purchased in 1999 and sold by UK authorised Rolex dealers Mappin & Webb. It was serviced by Rolex, Bexley in 2004 and as such comes with a Rolex service guarantee certificate. The watch comes with all of the accessories, boxes and papers that it was sold with. During the service the case was refinished to the highest of standards and in the vein of the correct Rolex finish. The watch as such is in mint condition. UK retail price is now for the Submariner is £4790. (US $7,720). The 16610 models are steadily increasing in price since they are now discontinued, and are set to become future classics. 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. It is 300 metres resistant, sturdy uni directional, ratchet operated rotating bezel with screwed down crown and scratch resistant sapphire crystal. It comes Rolex inner box, outer box Rolex Submariner booklet and chronometer certificate. Dimensions are: width is 39.5 mm excluding crown, 43.5 mm including crown and 47 mm lug to lug and thickness is 14 mm. Ref. ROL 442. Price is £3,395 RESERVED

Mint condition recently Rolex serviced Rolex Explorer II black dial model reference 16750 with R serial number prefix dating to year 1989 with original purchase receipts and other documents. It was from authorised Rolex dealers John mason, in Rotherham, West Yorkshire 1n 1989. It comes with all of its original documentation, boxes and papers. These include the original outer box with the original 16750 model reference sticker on the box, the original inner box with racing type diagonal stripe across the lid, the original wallet, the chronometer certificate showing the serial number and model reference number on stickers, as well as the hole punched references detailing the original owners name and the dealer stamp. It has the Explorer booklet and the original period Your Rolex Oyster booklet. It also comes with the original purchase receipt form John Mason with two receipts for £100 deposits. The original purchase price was £825. It also has the original chronometer hang tag and the original stock hang tag showing the model reference number and serial number. The watch was serviced by Rolex, in the UK in June 2006 and comes with the Rolex service guarantee as well as the service receipt from Goldsmiths at a cost of £272. The white black Explorer II is always a popular model as it has sporty good looks as well as having a practical GMT hand.  It is another Rolex watch needs no introduction as like the Submariner, it's a living legend. It is an officially certified Swiss Chronometer.  The Explorer II is hugely popular and a variation on the Explorer 1 with a additional features.  Most notably it has a second time zone hand.  This is operated by the crown and the hour hand is independently settable, so time can be read in a second time zone.  It also has a 24 hour bezel so the red second hour hand can read the time accurately as it is a 24 hour hand.  It also has a date with magnified date window.  The date is quickset by using the hour hand to change the date.  Comes on a solid link Explorer II bracelet, sapphire crystal, screw down crown, Rolex automatic movement, Rolex crown logo on the crown. This is a handsome watch and good to see one in such good condition.  It comes complete with all boxes, papers, certification and accessories that originally came with the watch and has been checked with the Rolex, Bexley database. Current UK retail price is £4,250 (US $6,835).  Dimensions are: width is 39 mm excluding crown, 42 mm including crown and 47 mm lug to lug and thickness is 12.5 mm. Ref. ROL 435. sold

Excellent condition Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust in steel - Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified. This is model reference 116200 with an X serial number prefix dating to the year 1995. It was purchased from authorised UK Rolex dealers in Sept 1995. It has had a warranty repair at Rolex UK in 2006. The UK retail price for a new replacement £2,900 ($4,705). 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 Jubilee bracelet with serrated steel bezel and silver jumbo Roman numerals with silver hands making it instantly recognisable as a Rolex classic. The numerals and hands contrast sharply against a minty crisp and clean looking white dial making it highly legible. It has a sapphire 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. The watch comes with all of the original boxes, Oyster booklet, chronometer certificates, chronometer tag, hang tag with serial number on it. Width is 36 mm excluding crown, 38 mm including crown and 44 mm lug to lug. Thickness is 12 mm. Ref: ROL 379. sold

Mint condition Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date - Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified. It is model reference 79173 and was originally purchased from authorised Rolex dealers Birkners, in Sandton City, South Africa in October 2000. It was purchased by a British tourist as the address on the chronometer certificate is a UK address. It was serviced by Rolex UK in October 2005 and as such comes with the Rolex service guarantee certificate which absolutely authenticates it for any skeptics with reference to the purchase in South Africa. As it happens South Africa is one of Rolexes most important markets and as many Rolexes are sold in South Africa as there are in the UK. It is a beautiful and classic looking Datejust ladies watch with white dial, with gold Roman numerals and gold hands, making a nice contrast and whilst a small watch, quite easily legible. It has a yellow 18 karat gold serrated bezel and original signed steel and 18 karat gold Jubilee bracelet. This is amongst the most popular Rolex Datejust watches ever made. It is plain unassuming yet instantly recognisable for what it is, but without being over designed. 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. This again 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 gold winding crown. The crown is screwed down for water resistance.  It has sapphire crystal.  Automatic winding Rolex movement. Magnified date window at the 3 position.  It comes complete with all boxes and paperwork with signed guarantee certificate from the authorised dealers and Rolex service receipt. Altogether beautiful ladies watch. Dimensions are as follows. Width is 26 mm excluding crown, 29 mm including crown and 33 mm lug to lug. Thickness is 10.5 mm. Ref: ROL 420.  sold

Mint condition Tudor Princess Oysterdate Lady Sub automatic ladies divers wristwatch. The watch is a B serial watch dating from circa 1995, and comes with the original paperwork which is hole punched with the correct serial numbers but has not been dealer stamped. It was given a full service and overhaul at Rolex UK in September 2006 at a cost to the previous owner of £600. The cost was high due to the watch needing a new bezel and new sapphire crystal. It comes with a Rolex service guarantee for the service. The watch is a classic Rolex divers style and in fact has the appearance of the Rolex Yachtmaster which costs in excess of £3,000. It is a small and petite watch and a pretty looking thing especially with its two tone clouring. The case is stainless steel with a gold colour uni directional ratcheted rotating bezel and gold colour screw down which is a Rolex crown with the Coronet logo on the crown. The bracelet is steel and gold, but the links are believed to be gold plated. It has got a Tudor signed folding clasp. The case back is a screw on case back and is Rolex signed with Rolex and logo. The Tudors are manufactured by the Rolex company but branded as Tudor to give customers an alternative and less expensive version of the Rolex watch. As such it has got an ETA Swiss made movement and not a Rolex in house movement. These economies of scale are significant and passed on to the customer so a watch like this, which has all the hallmarks of Rolex fanatical quality but sold at a fraction of the price of a Rolex. Some would argue a very sensible alternative to a Rolex. This one is exactly that. It is a Rolex in every way except in the name. A fantastic outstanding quality and lovely looking watch that would make any owner proud to wear. It has a scratch resistant sapphire crystal, screw down crown and case back and is water resistant to 200 metres, champagne colour dial with raised luminous filled indices and magnified date at the 3 position. Dimensions are as follows. Width is 26 mm excluding crown, 29 mm including crown and 33 mm lug to lug. Thickness is 9.5 mm. Ref: ROL 358. RESERVED

Mint condition Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date - Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified. This is model reference 16200 with a Y serial number prefix dating to the year 2005.  The watch is in a good 95% condition.  It is the classic Datejust which is one of the most successful Rolex models of all time.  This version is particularly nice as it is on the oyster bracelet with smooth steel bezel. It comes with the classic white dial with the original and the classic baton markings. It has a sapphire 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. The watch comes with all of the original boxes, paperwork, chronometer certificates and hang tags that came with the watch when originally purchased. Width is 36 mm excluding crown, 38 mm including crown and 44 mm lug to lug. Thickness is 12 mm. Ref: ROL 402. sold

Excellent condition Rolex Explorer II white dial with A serial number prefix dating to year 2000 to 2001. It has been used but is still in excellent condition. The watch is a model reference number 16570  The white dial Explorer II is always a popular model as it is the only white dial Rolex sports model apart from the Daytona. The black dial does not appeal to everybody so the white dial is a minty, crisp and clean looking refreshing change with its brilliant and stunning white dial. It is another Rolex watch needs no introduction as like the Submariner, it's a living legend. It is an officially certified Swiss Chronometer.  The Explorer II is hugely popular and a variation on the Explorer 1 with a additional features.  Most notably it has a second time zone hand.  This is operated by the crown and the hour hand is independently settable, so time can be read in a second time zone.  It also has a 24 hour bezel so the red second hour hand can read the time accurately as it is a 24 hour hand.  It also has a date with magnified date window.  The date is quickset by using the hour hand to change the date.  Comes on a solid link Submariner bracelet seen with the fliplock clasp, sapphire crystal, screw down crown, Rolex automatic movement, Rolex crown logo on the crown. This is a handsome watch and good to see one in such good condition.  It has no box or papers but guaranteed to be one hundred percent genuine and authentic and has been checked with the Rolex, Bexley database. Current UK retail price is £3,770 (US $6,035). Dimensions are: width is 39 mm excluding crown, 42 mm including crown and 47 mm lug to lug and thickness is 12.5 mm.  ROL 364. sold

Good looking condition Rolex Sea Dweller model reference 16600 which is a F series prefix dating to December 2003. Sea Dweller prices are now rising since it has been replaced by a newer model. This one shows some signs of wear and has some marks to the case and bracelet from normal use, there are some scuffs to the beveled edge of the crystal at around the thirty seven and thirty eight second mark. This model is now discontinued in favour of the latest model sea dweller so no longer available in the shops. The new model, the Sea Dweller Deep Sea is now set at over £6,000 with the latest Rolex price rises, which makes this 16600 Sea Dweller remarkably good value in comparison. This is another watch that needs no introduction, as it is the bigger, tougher and more durable brother to the Submariner, which is the most successful and widely known divers watch in the world. Like the Submariner, it is the watch that set the standard in professional divers watches and one that most other divers watches aspire to emulate. It is a true professional instrument watch and one that can endure the toughest of conditions above and below the water. 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 1220 metres resistant (4000 feet), has a sturdy uni directional, ratchet operated rotating bezel with screwed down crown and scratch resistant sapphire crystal. The watch is slightly thicker than the submariner as it has added water resistance built into the case. It also has a helium escape valve for decompression purposes. The watch comes with the inner box, chronometer certificate, and wallet, the submariner booklet is missing. Dimensions are: width is 39.5 mm excluding crown, 43.5 mm including crown and 48 mm lug to lug and thickness is 15 mm. ROL 371. sold

Mint condition and recently serviced Rolex Submariner date, reference 16610. The service was carried out six months ago by Rolex by an independent watchmaker. During the service the case was refinished to the highest of standards and in the vein of the correct Rolex finish. The watch as such is in mint condition. UK retail price is now £3820. (US $6,140).This price is set to rise to over £3,900 with the latest Rolex price rises. It has been purchased from a Rolex authorised dealer in 1991 and is an E serial number prefix. 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. It is 300 metres resistant, sturdy uni directional, ratchet operated rotating bezel with screwed down crown and scratch resistant sapphire crystal. It comes Rolex inner box, outer box Rolex Submariner booklet and chronometer certificate. Dimensions are: width is 39.5 mm excluding crown, 43.5 mm including crown and 47 mm lug to lug and thickness is 14 mm. Ref. ROL 370. sold