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The 1970 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1803 “Sequoia Wood Dial”
Rolex hasn't left a stone unturned when it comes to the selection of materials of their dials. Stone, enamel, lacquer, diamonds — each represents a different chapter in the brand’s pursuit of textu...

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The 1972 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1806 “Eastern Arabic”
A royal echo from the golden age of the Middle East
There are watches that tell time, and there are watches that tell stories.
This 1972 Rolex Day-Date Ref. 1806 does both — though the story it hol...

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Rolex Lapis Day-Date in White Gold - The Quiet Power of Rarity
Take a moment to read that again — Lapis Day-Date in white gold.
It’s the kind of phrase that makes any collector stop and think. You’ve seen lapis dials before, usually in yellow gold, but almost ...

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Sculptural Rarity: The 1947 Rolex “Skater” Ref. 4731
Some watches feel like sculptures you strap to your wrist. This 1947 Rolex “Skater” Ref. 4731 is exactly that — a rare expression of form, geometry, and art wrapped in 18K gold. What makes it so sp...

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Guilloché Beauty: 1970 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1005
Every so often, a watch appears that makes us question if we’re really seeing it. Its beauty isn’t loud — it’s in the details, where the real magic lies. This 1970 Rolex Oyster Perpetual with a gui...

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Diamond Set Watches: Six Gems From Our Catalog
Some say that watches are first and foremost tools; others argue that they are also jewels in full respect. The debate is still open, and a final answer might never come: there are too many factors...

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Beyond Watches: Unexpected Accessories from Famous Brands
There once was a time when brands and companies took advertising and gadgets very seriously. Restaurants offered you custom matches to light up a smoke, Airlines had personalised luggage and bags, ...

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A Spotlight on Desk Clocks
Collecting is a thrilling adventure. What usually starts as a casual interest, maybe sparked by an intriguing object shown by a friend or discovered by chance, often unwinds in a long journey fuele...

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The Rolex King Midas: A Myth Made of Gold
In the world of vintage watches, few timepieces command the same reverence and intrigue as the Rolex King Midas. Born from Rolex and the mind of the visionary watch designer Gerald Genta, the King ...




