{"title":"1953","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"rolex-turn-o-graph-6202-red-depth-gilt-dial-w2025","title":"Rolex Turn-O-Graph 6202 Gilt Dial Red Depth Red Triangle Bezel","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Daddy of the Rolex sports line…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe reference 6202 is something of an icon in vintage Rolex and is considered to be the Pre-Submariner and the earliest watch in the important lineage of rotating-bezel Rolex sports watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis example remains in very original condition with the original gilt dial that has the very rare red line of text for the depth rating. The case is superb and remains strong all round, with the super cool rounded case back like a Bubbleback.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis stunning and important Rolex has the all-important original bezel insert with red triangle. Many of these were lost at service, as were the gilt dials so an original example such as this is a rare watch and a great and important addition to any Rolex sports watch collection.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe riveted Oyster bracelet reference 7206 has a clasp stamped ‘1 68’ and is in very fine condition and features the correct 80 endlinks. The watch has been fully serviced by our watchmaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Reference 6202\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- 37mm steel case with rounded case back\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Serial 952xxx dating to 1953\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Gilt dial with red depth line\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Original red-triangle bezel insert\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Oyster rivet bracelet ref 7206 with 80 endlinks\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Fully serviced by our watchmaker\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- One-year mechanical warranty\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Includes a handmade leather watch pouch\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Free worldwide Fedex Priority shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis watch has been certified at Certifiwatch under \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/certifiwatch.com\/search?q=CF-0103301\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eregistration number CF-0103301\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47413249507649,"sku":"W-2025","price":34900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/0027\/8593\/files\/W-2025Rolex6062Turn-O-Graph_16_1x1_ac994eda-2d4b-41ef-8f83-2cf2d88547bc.jpg?v=1701805736"},{"product_id":"rolex-pre-explorer-ovettone-ref-6098-w2415","title":"Rolex Pre-Explorer Ovettone Ref 6098","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Rolex Big Bubbleback watches are known by their Italian nickname Ovettone (big egg) due to the exceptional depth of caseback, which was domed to accommodate the automatic rotor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe love these 36mm steel watches and, in fact, the reference 6098 is known as the Pre-Explorer as it was the watch supplied by Rolex and used on the successful Everest expedition in 1953 that led to the launch of the iconic Explorer watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur example is in beautiful, original condition with a strong monoblock case, where the mid-case and bezel are one piece.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe dial has taken on a lovely patina that we would describe as crème brûlée, with no lume and an applied gold coronet, hour markers and hands.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe watch has the original, down Super Oyster crown, which is a nice touch as many have been replaced over the years with regular Oyster crowns.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe watch is fitted with a cool Rolex USA so-called coffee bean Jubilee bracelet , we think this is an awesome look !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRead about these “Forgotten References” over \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/magazine.bulangandsons.com\/blogs\/watch-talks\/the-rolex-ovettone-where-it-all-began\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/magazine.bulangandsons.com\/blogs\/watch-talks\/the-rolex-ovettone-where-it-all-began\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe movement has been fully serviced by our watchmaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese ‘50s Ovettones are so cool and wear beautifully on the wrist, with a presence that is to Oysters what the Big Crown is to Subs! Come on…get in touch and let’s do a deal!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Reference 6098 “Ovettone”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- 36mm steel case\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Serial 846xxx dating to 1953\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- No lume dial\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- USA Rolex Jubilee bracelet\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Fully serviced by our watchmaker\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- One-year mechanical warranty\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Includes a handmade leather watch pouch\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Free worldwide Fedex Priority shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis watch has been certified at Certifiwatch under \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/certifiwatch.com\/search?q=CF-0104223\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eregistration number CF-0104223\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47413425635649,"sku":"W-2415","price":9500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/0027\/8593\/files\/W-3C97_1.jpg?v=1701807963"},{"product_id":"rolex-oyster-perpetual-6285-with-honeycomb-red-writing-dial-in-18k-yellow-gold-and-original-warranty-papers-w3105","title":"Rolex Oyster-Perpetual 6285 with Honeycomb Red Writing Dial in 18K Yellow Gold and Original Warranty Papers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe love to find you guys rare and slightly under-the-radar watches!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt hand, we have just that: an 18K yellow gold Oyster Perpetual. While not a rare watch by itself, this particular example features a very seldom-seen honeycomb dial with red \"Officially Certified Chronometer\" (OCC) lettering on the lower half. The watch comes in a 34mm case with an unusual milled bezel combo. As this is an early example of the Oyster Perpetual, it has the so-called “bubble back” case, giving it a more prominent presence on the wrist, plus a ‘BREVET’ (another term for \"Patent\") engraved between the lugs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dial is in lovely condition, with a beautiful, even patina, a black minute track, and cool dauphine hands. The watch is paired with a high-quality Bulang \u0026amp; Sons leather strap and a Rolex plaque pin buckle. Included in the sale are the original \"Chronometer\" paper, the super rare \"Swim Proof Tag,\" and a hang tag—a super cool set! This fine watch has been fully serviced by our watchmaker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're in the market for a unique gold nugget from Rolex's stable—something your neighbor definitely doesn’t own—this is the one! Get in touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Rolex Reference 6285 Oyster Perpetual\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- 34mm 18K yellow gold case with unusual bezel and “bubble back” caseback, BREVET between lugs\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Rare OCC Honeycomb dial with red writing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Serial 963xxx dating to 1953\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Comes on the pictured Bulang \u0026amp; Sons strap and Rolex Plaque pin buckle\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Original Rolex Chronometer paper, paper “Swim Proof” tag, and red Rolex hangtag\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Fully serviced by our watchmaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- One-year mechanical warranty\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Free worldwide FedEx Priority shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54975970738559,"sku":"w-3105","price":7450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/0027\/8593\/files\/W-3105RolexOyster-Perpetualhoneycombdialwithoriginalchronometerpaperref6285in18kyellowgold_013_1x1_0d3a44b9-1b4d-4a90-a7ee-ed87790b94a6.jpg?v=1747728191"},{"product_id":"patek-philippe-calatrava-pink-on-pink-ref-2450-in-18-k-rose-gold-with-extract-of-archives-w3248","title":"Patek Philippe Calatrava \"pink on pink \" ref 2450 in 18 k rose gold with extract of archives","description":"\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"209\"\u003eThe Calatrava ref. 2450 was produced from 1948 until about 1955 and is one of the largest vintage Patek' Calatrava models in regular production. The 35mm case, made by Emile Vichet for Patek Philippe, features a snap-back case with a “mono bloc” case style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"469\"\u003eThis particular example is crafted in rose gold with a matching rose gold dial—what collectors often refer to as “pink on pink”! The stunning dial features hand-applied faceted indexes, a small running seconds at 6 o’clock, and beautiful dauphine-style hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"730\"\u003eAnd of course, the black enamel “Patek Philippe” signature adds the final touch of class, perfectly complementing the overall aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"868\"\u003eThis fine Calatrava is fitted with an original Patek' leather strap and an 18k rose PP pin buckle. Additionally, the watch comes with an extract from the archives, which confirms a date of manufacture in 1953 and a sale in 1954. The hand-wound Caliber 12’400 has been fully serviced by our watchmaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1171\"\u003eBelieve us, a \"pink on pink\" Calatrava is truly something special—you need to see it in person (and after that, we promise it will be on your wrist).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1322\"\u003ePictures simply cannot capture the unique color that Patek Philippe used on this particular pieces.. 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