Rolex Submariner 18k Yellow Gold Blue Lapis Dial 16618 Automatic Watch, 1990
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 16618 Year: 1990 Serial number: E8xxxxx Reference: OT1673 Over its lifespan, numerous types of dials and bezels colours were introduced, including black ...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,915
Size: FR38 - UK10
John Galliano Crystal Adorned Crimson Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 2001
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Evening Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Crafted from crimson crepe-back satin, with alternating panels that highlight both the satin sheen and crepe texture ▪ D...
Harry Winston Diamond Door Knocker Earrings & Dome Ring Set
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
A timeless and extraordinary diamond earrings and ring set by Harry Winston, crafted in 18k yellow gold and dating to 1957. This luxurious set exemplifies mid-20th century jewelry de...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
29.28 Carat GIA Certified Pear Shape Diamond Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Diamond Earrings. These stunning earrings feature 3.13 J-SI1 Cts and 3.16 Cts J-SI2, GIA Certified. 1.81 Ct Asscher cut diamond with 1.30cts long baguette diamond. 9.95...
Diamond, Platinum
Chanel Fall 1994 Vintage Women's Black White Faux Fur Coat FR42/UK14
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Awesome super rare vintage Chanel coat from the Fall 1994 collection. Unworn. Look 18 on the runway. A super fun take on the classic 4 pocket Chanel blazer, made from soft white an...
Cellini Jewelers Platinum 21.35Ct. Burmese Ruby and 3.86 Carat Diamond Bracelet
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
AN IMPORTANT RUBY AND DIAMOND BRACELET. The graduating bracelet is designed with two rows of oval Burmese Rubies with single Marquis Diamond connections. The magnificent stones are...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Cartier Art Deco Jade, Coral, Onyx and Platinum Diamond Sautoir Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This 1920s Art Deco masterpiece by Cartier was inspired by the exotic gemstone combinations and design motifs of the Far East. Long sautoirs were all the rage and complimented the so...
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
$19,205
Size: IT42 - FR38 - UK10 - US6
Gianni Versace Gold Metal Mesh Evening Dress with Crystal Barbed Straps, FW 1998
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
This rare Gianni Versace dress from the Fall-Winter 1998 collection is constructed from gold-tone metal mesh, showcasing a structured, fitted silhouette with a straight-cut design. T...
NWT Tom Ford for Gucci SS 2001 Black Silk Dress Gown Italian 40 - US 4
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
NWT Tom Ford for Gucci Black Silk Long Dress Gown Simply the Best and Classy!!! S/S 2001 Collection Italian size 40 - US 4 ( please check measurements). Classy black silk gown with o...
Atelier Versace Haute Couture F/W 1998 Crystal Embellished Cutout Train Gown
By Atelier Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Atelier Versace Haute Couture F/W 1998 Swarovski Crystal Embellished Cutout Open Back Long Train Black Evening Dress Gown Size IT 42
Important Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
An important Art Deco sapphire and diamond bracelet, the three sugarloaf sapphires estimated to weigh 20 carats in total, accompanied by GCS report stating to be of Sri Lankan origin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Chanel Vintage F/W 1993 Yellow Black Velvet CC 93A Tweed Jacket Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This is a rare and hard-to-find vintage Chanel suit from the Fall 1993 collection, an iconic example of the brand's classic elegance. The set features a vibrant chartreuse yellow twe...
$281,750
Emerald and Diamond Necklace
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A timeless design! 61.85 carats of Fine certified VIVID GREEN Oval Emeralds 37.91 carats of white round brilliant, pear and marquise cut diamonds. Set in platinum. 17.5 inch ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Cellini 13.26CT Cushion Burmese Ruby Three-Stone Ring with 2.37 Carat Diamonds
By Giovane
Located in New York, NY
A truly magnificent classic ring. The cushion shaped Burmese ruby center stone is flanked by trilliant diamonds in a handmade platinum and 18 kt yellow gold mounting. Ruby total weig...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$273,000
Diamond & Pearl Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Necklace in 18kt white gold set with 20 South Sea pearls 14.6mm-12.5mm, 100 marquise cut diamonds 22.65 cts and 62 diamonds 14.92 cts
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Louis Vuitton Virgil FW 2019 Runway Fur Jacket
By Louis Vuitton, Virgil Abloh
Located in Wien, AT
This beautiful Coat was Part of the FW19 Menswear Runway Show by Virgil Abloh The LV Logo on the back was hand-cut by Virgil himself using a classic razor which gives this piece an ...
$210,000
W 1.75 in L 2.25 in
Cellini 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch 19.85 Carat Natural Fancy Colored Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
A floral spiral of varied natural fancy color diamonds in various shapes with white diamond accents. Fancy colored diamonds include yellow,orange,chartreuse, and brown. Set in 18 kar...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.
Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.
But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.
But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.
Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.
The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.
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