Women adore collectible watches as much as men. So imagine wearing a cool collectible because you love it and have it appreciate as you wear it!
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One of our three Newman Dial Daytonas, Reference 6262, circa 1970, condition excellent, complete with original box, guarantee and booklet.
History
First introduced in 1963, the Rolex Cosmograph was created for the racing enthusiast and was later named "Cosmograph Daytona" or simply the "Daytona" after the famed racing event.
The most famous and coveted timepiece in the world is the Newman Dial Daytona. Fewer than 3500 with push buttons have ever been created by Rolex and we believe there to be fewer than 500 original authentic Newman Dial Daytonas still in existence. In 2017, Paul Newman's personal Daytonas sold for $17.75 million at auction at Phillips.
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~25 carat Black Diamond Center with @ ~2.4 carats of White Round Diamond Briliants.
Black Diamonds symbolize power, charisma and passion, while White Diamonds are a symbol of love and devotion.
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Uber Rare 18kt Gold Unpolished excellent condition Rolex "Texano"-the first Rolex Quartz watch, with a perpetual quartz movement was limited to a total of 1000 units. Each was pre-sold. The Texano was ahead of its time with an edgier angular case and updated and integrated Presidential Bracelet. #613 out of 1000 produced, circa 1971.
History
At the time, this 18kt gold watch was the most expensive Rolex in its catalog and was touted the "Texano" or "Texan" as it was the most opulent Rolex ever produced, with an 18kt gold weight in excess of 6 ounces. It was said to be affordable only to Texan Billionaires, hence its nickname.
The Art of Curation
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Sharyn's 55th Birthday Present...her 8+ carat Old European-cut Diamond, showcasing the elusive "GB X factor."
Allow Glenn to curate your next magical gemstone as only he can do.
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Top 18kt Yellow Gold 36mm Rolex Day Date with factory custom Pink Dial on Presidential Bracelet. Comes with original Birth Dial and Birth Box. Circa 1979.
Middle New Old Stock 18kt Rose Gold 36mm Rolex Day Date reference 118205 with factory Silver Mother of Pearl Dial with a pinkish hue, on Oyster Bracelet. Comes with Tags, Birth Box. Circa 2002.
Bottom New Old Stock 18kt Rose Gold 36mm Rolex Day Date reference 118205 with factory high gloss Black Dial with Raised Arabic Numerals, reminiscent of a Black Stella Dial, on Oyster Bracelet. Comes complete with Card, Tags, Birth Box. Circa 2008.
History
The Rolex Day Date’s legacy began in 1956. The first references produced featured the now-iconic President bracelet, a fluted bezel, and a 36mm Oyster case. These references were the first watches in the world to display both a date of the month and the day of the week, spelled out in full through windows in the dial. As a member of the Oyster Perpetual series, Day Dates also sported Rolex’s patented waterproof Oyster case and self-winding Perpetual movement.
The first generation set the wheels in motion. It didn’t take long for the series to evolve to include a broader selection of dial colors, metal options, bezels, bracelet types, and movements.
In the 1970's Rolex produced a very limited Day Dates with hand mixed colored enamels with a unique lacquer finish. These are known as "Stella Dials." There are four stories:
My favorite is that these dials were named after Frank Stella the prominent artist who worked with brightly hued enamels throughout the '70's. Another is that the dial manufacturer was named "Stella". the third is that "Stella" is a type of varnish and finally in Latin "Stella" means Star or Star Like. Choose your favorite.
Manufactured primarily for the Middle Eastern Market, these brightly hued dials were not popular and Rolex ended up destroying most of these remaining dials, making them extremely rare highly collectible.
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Solid 18kt Green Gold high polished concave Ombre' Shield Ring with a matte finish features 32 Burnished Gemstones @ ~.21cttw. Rubies and ~.38cttw. Pink Sapphires Width: ~13/16”.
Pink Sapphire signifies love, elegance, compassion, power, strength and wise judgement. It brings light and relaxing energy to the heart, while strengthening emotions.
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Rolex GMT Master ref 1675, year zero case birth circa 1959, movement certification Nov 1960, watch assembly 1961 and sale of watch January 1962.
This holy grail is in excellent condition with very strong lugs, original dial, hands, original Guarantee, Swiss government movement Certification document with intact Rolex sticker, original price tag, bill of sale, GMT booklet, and original box, each authenticated and guaranteed original.
Dial has Gilt writing + Chapter Ring, beautiful hour marker patina, and the rare spidering showing to the authenticity of the dial,
Original Hands with matching patina and small arrow, Pointed Crown Guards, strong lugs.
History
Own a piece of history... Rolexes legacy is as the leader of iconic technical tool watches having created many patented innovations including the screw down crown, anti-magnetic casing, helium release valve, the ratchet bezel...
The Rolex Pepsi GMT is one of the most recognizable watches on the planet. Launched in 1954, it was designed for pilots in the age of transcontinental flights. The characteristic blue and red bezel was said to be inspired by the colors of Pan American Airways, who commissioned the watch from Rolex. In 1960, Rolex launched their second series of the GMT-Master, a reference that would run until approximately 1980, the reference 1675. This reference is the most collectible.
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Center Gem Quality Oval Shaped Lapis ~23.75ct. with Gold Specs. The center Lapis is surrounded by a ledge of pave' Round Diamond Brilliants. Our copyrighted "Butterfly B" gallery is set with pave' Diamonds in each section of each Butterfly. Round Diamond Brilliant Weight: 78 @~.40cttw.
Lapis Lazuli is one of the oldest spiritual stones known to man; used by healers, priests, and royalty, for power, wisdom, and to stimulate psychic abilities and inner vision. It represents universal truth. Lapis quickly releases stress, allowing for peace and serenity.
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Rolex Submariner reference 16610, with pre-ceramic bezel insert with stunning patina of its original pre-ceramic black bezel insert, making this collectible timepiece into its own Van Gough, due to exposure to natural sunlight and salt Ocean water. Circa 1996, featuring this factory custom Turquoise Dial and includes the Original Factory Birth Black Dial and Box.
History
Own a piece of history... Rolexes legacy is as the leader of iconic technical tool watches having created many patented innovations including the screw down crown, anti-magnetic casing, helium release valve, the ratchet bezel...
“This Rolex watch spent 20 minutes on the Pacific ocean floor, 35,797 feet down, and came up ticking!” raves a vintage 1961 ad for Rolex’s Submariner series. The then-director at Rolex, Rene P. Jeanneret, was an enthusiastic diver, urging the brand to create a “sport” watch that could withstand the elements, yet look elegant enough for formal occasions.
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18kt Green Gold ~26cttw. Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring as follows: 9 Cabochon Aquamarines@~8x10mm and 53 ~.46cttw. Pave' Round Diamond Brilliants intertwined in between each Aqua set organically in this bulbous and dimensional cocktail ring.
Aquamarine is a “Stone of Courage and Protection." Aquamarine is also known to promote verbal self-expression, to enhance spiritual communication and to clear communication blocks. Aquamarine is also used to align all of the chakras and enhance the aura.
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Top Excellent Condition unpolished 18kt Gold 40mm Rolex Daytona with Zenith Movement with White Dial on White Alligator Strap. Circa 1995, Box and Booklet and second Alligator Strap.
Bottom Mint Condition unpolished 18kt Gold 40mm Rolex Daytona with rare Tahitian Mother of Pearl Dial on Fusia Pink Alligator Strap. Circa 2001, Box and Booklet and second Alligator Strap.
Legend has it that Oro, a Polynesian god of fertility and peace, gifted a black pearl to his love; making a Tahitian Pearl the perfect choice for your partner.
Tahitian Pearls symbolize wisdom, hope and protection.
History
First introduced in 1963, the Rolex Cosmograph was created for the racing enthusiast and was later named "Cosmograph Daytona" or simply the "Daytona" after the famed racing event.
In 1988, Rolex lanced its next generation of Daytonas, scaling up the case size from 37 to 40mm a 40mm and incorporating the infamous Zenith Primero self-winding movement with several hundred modifications. In the year 2000, Rolex transitioned to the first in-house Rolex movement for the Daytona.
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Top Mint Condition 36mm Datejust 18kt Gold and Stainless Steel Datejust with White Mother of Pearl Dial with Diamond markers on a Jubilee Bracelet, with fluted bezel. Circa 1986, Box and Booklet.
Bottom Mint Condition 36mm Datejust 18kt Gold and Stainless Steel Datejust with factory custom Peridot Green Dial on Jubilee Bracelet, with fluted bezel. Comes with original Birth Dial and Birth Box. Circa 1969.
History
First introduced in 1945 as a means to commemorate the company's 40th anniversary, the Datejust is one of Rolex's oldest collections of watches that still remain in production today. The original Datejust was a 36mm case size. While a date display has become completely standard on most contemporary timepieces, the Rolex Datejust was the world's very first self-winding wristwatch to feature a date window that would automatically change over at midnight. Although this functionality may now seem somewhat commonplace, it was the Datejust that set the standard for how a date complication on a wristwatch should function.
Unlike many of Rolex's other iconic watch lines, the Datejust was not specifically designed or intended for one particular sport, environment, or lifestyle activity. While the Submariner was built for SCUBA divers, and the Daytona for race car drivers, the Datejust is simply a classic and reliable wristwatch, with a timeless and versatile aesthetic, that was designed to be worn everyday, throughout a wide variety of activities.
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One-of-a-kind 18kt White Gold with 3 center ~15.5cttw. Gem quality Peridots and ~2.23 carats of Roescut and Round Diamond Brilliants.
Peridot symbolizes good fortune, prosperity, emotional healing, and playfulness.
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This is a prime example of an excellent condition and unpolished all original 18kt Gold Patek Philippe Nautilus reference 3800J. It is double signed with the all important Gubelin, the founder of the colored gemstone lab Gubelin, a more prestigious and rare partnership than Tiffany.
This second edition 37.5mm Nautilus model houses the first in-house Patek movement and comes with the Original Box and Archive.
History
Designed by Gerald Genta...After receiving accolades for his designing what became the first luxury sports watch for Audemars Piguet-The Royal Oak, Genta became the most sought after watch designer.
Legend has it, that while sitting at a restaurant bar having dinner, during the 1974 Basel Watch Fair, in walked the Stern family (the owners of Patek), who sat down to dinner. Genta grabbed a bar napkin and pen and sketched what was to become the most iconic luxury sports watch of all time-The Patek Philippe Nautilus.
The unusual case was inspired by a ship's porthole, with a rounded octagonal bezel.
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This is a prime example of an excellent condition all original ladies 18kt Gold Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 30mm with Quartz Movement, size 30mm, Circa 1990's. Sleek, small and iconic-wrist candy that tells time!
History
Designed by Gerald Genta...The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is a modern icon, a timepiece disruptor that changed watchmaking from the moment it was unveiled in 1972. The octagonal bezel and integrated bracelet define the world's first luxury sports watch, universally recognized as a design masterpiece. The 30mm 18kt gold case and unique matching gold bracelet wears like a piece of fine jewelry and stacks beautifully with multiple stacking bangles especially Cartier Love bracelets.
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The iconic Bulgari Tubogas, 19mm Diameter case
Size small, Black Dial, Circa 1990's, from original owner. Condition Mint
History
The so-called tubogas (or gas-pipe) technique was developed during the second half of the nineteenth century and used by Bulgari on the first Serpenti watch creations of the 1940s and 1950s. The term “tubogas” was inspired by the distinctive shape of the gas carrier pipes in use from the 1920s onwards.
The springy bands that define the Tubogas style are created by wrapping profiled strips of gold (and sometimes steel) around a steel form so that the edges interlock in a continuous, unsoldered curve, with the result being that the design is both incredibly flexible and strong.
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The iconic Cartier Mini Panthère
18kt Gold Case and Bracelet, Size 22mm, Circa 1990's from original owner. Condition Excellent with original Red Box.
History
Legend has it the ferocious Jeanne Toussaint was inspired after spotting a panther in the wild while on safari with Louis Cartier. By then she was already director of Cartier Jewelry, and soon the Big Cats started prowling the house vitrines. Jewelry history is spotted with them.
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The Iconic Louis Cartier Paris Tank 18kt Gold medium size Case 21 x 28mm, on Cartier Lizard Strap with 18kt Gold Deployant Buckle. Mechanical Movement. Circa 1980's from original owner. Condition Excellent.
History The Tank is a line of watches made by Cartier. It was created by Louis Cartier in 1917, and inspired by the new Renault tanks which Cartier saw in use on the Western Front. The prototype watch was presented by Cartier to General John J. Pershing of the American Expeditionary Force.
Triple Watch Winder and Storage
We searched the world for the best winders to wind our Rolexes and Pateks and have partnered with the German firm Wolf in creating a private label leather triple winder with our custom Butterfly B logo insert and second matching color tone insert.
Batteries included. Either plug in or battery operation. Can easily store in a safe.
Watch Storage
We searched the world for the best cases to hold store our Rolexes and Pateks and have partnered with the German firm Wolf to create this leather private label watch box that holds 15 watches. Color British Racing Green
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The Art of One... "Buddha in Green", "Buddha in Yellow"
Acrylic on Canvas 36 x 60"
Glenn has been creating Sustainable Jewelry with a Deeper Meaning for 35 years. He is an award-winning designer, best known for his Bespoke work and one-of-a-kind spiritual designs.
Glenn is also world renowned as a vintage Rolex and Patek Philippe expert and curates the most coveted watches for himself as well as for his clientele.
With decades of experience he has developed one of the most refined eyes in his field. He brings tremendous knowledge, creativity and what he calls the "GB X factor" when it comes to the Art of Curation; whether be it rare watches or the rarest of gemstones.
Sharyn, a successful mid-career artist is Glenn's partner, muse and collaborator. Her large color rich paintings adorn the walls of their shop, bringing a palpable energy and vibe to their award-winning space.
Together, Glenn and Sharyn Bradford have spent the last 35 years building innovative fine jewelry + fine art with a deeper meaning. Their brand has a global following.
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