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 ROLEX ALL
ORIGINAL 9 KARAT GOLD AND ORIGINAL SELLING BOX
STOCK NUMBER # ROLEX5450-----I offer for sale an original Rolex cushion 9 karat
solid gold case and with the original selling blue coffin box signed Ogden from
41 Duke street London England. This case for it's age is in pristine condition
and the dial is original and NEVER touched. The screw down large "oyster Patent"
crown is tight and the back of this screw in 3 piece gold case is near perfect
with no personal engravings of any sort. The case reference number is 2081 and
the low serial number for this Swis made genuine Rolex watch is 41,323 which
gives me the year it was produced and it is 1937. The case with the fixed wire
lugs is 41mm long and without the the screw down Rolex crown it is 33nmm wide.
The movement has been perfectly cleaned with never a short cut taken. This is a
10 1/2 hunter model movement and with 15 extra clean ruby jewels. The mainspring
is well greased and much tension. The balance swings in the most proper fashion
and the pallet area is crisp. On my timing machine I can tell you this EARLY
vintage genuine Rolex keeps excellent time and very reliable! The band is a
period Pig skin piece and the patina from this band really compliments this time
piece. This is an important find as we NEVER find them with the original box and
in such fine condition. In short this is a museum piece that should be worn
everyday.
PRICE AVAIL UPON REQUEST
 
“The jewellery trade has been in my family for more than a century”,
says Robert Ogden, who runs Richard Ogden, the traditional English jewelers in
the Burlington Arcade off Piccadilly. “As a consequence, I have quite simply
lived, breathed and dreamed jewellery since childhood.”
Jewellery has been the lifeblood of the Ogden family for four generations. James
R. Ogden opened the first Ogden family jewellery shop in 1893. A master jeweler
and watch specialist, he soon established the Ogden tradition of expert customer
relations and his “Little Diamond Shop” fast grew popular with illustrious
clients (including Prince George, later Duke of Kent) who visited during the
Harrogate Season. In his spare time, James corresponded with two of the then
leading figures of international archaeology, Howard Carter and Sir Leonard
Woolley. He helped restore various ancient gold objects, which now contribute to
treasured collections in museums across Europe and America, and he became
Advising Goldsmith to the British Museum. In 1925, James’s eldest son William
opened a shop in King Street, St James’s, London. William had a taste for what
he called “important pieces” – pieces with a family or dynastic history. Many of
them came from royals or were sold to royals and included Queen Isabella of
Spain’s black pearls and the emerald necklace of the Empress Eugenie. According
to a 1930s portrait published by The Bystander, he was “more discreet than any
banker” – the so-called important pieces mostly changed hands in the oak-paneled
private rooms over his shop in King Street.
William had one son, Richard, who, after the war, continued the
family tradition of dealing in fine antique jewellery. He was a
pioneer in every sense and quickly gained international renown and a
client list which included such legends as Charlie Chaplin, Cary
Grant, Ringo Starr, Ingrid Bergman and, more recently, Madonna. When
he wasn’t traveling the world buying and selling antique jewellery,
Richard Ogden was creating exciting new designs, such as his famous
Twin set engagement ring and wedding ring, which earned him a De
Beers International Award in the 1970s. Richard passed away in
October 2005, aged 85 (see The Daily Telegraph’s obituary). His
eldest son Robert is a trained designer craftsman and an expert in
diamonds and unusual precious gems. Until recently, he frequently
broadcast on LBC radio, dating and identifying the listeners’
jewellery from their description. The current premises, which
Richard Ogden moved to in the early 1950s, have their own colorful
history. In Victorian times, part of the building was occupied by a
milliner whose “Guinea Bonnets” from Paris were the height of
fashion. Mary Cathcart Borer in The Years of Grandeur: The Story of
Mayfair (1975): “Madame Parsons sold her guinea bonnets at Numbers
26, 27 and 28. There was also a 'friendly bonnet shop' where the
accommodating milliner allowed the rooms above to be used as a
brothel and this rendezvous became as fashionable, in its way, as
the shops, so that men of affairs, who wished to avoid any breath of
scandal, took care to avoid the precincts of the arcade at certain
times of the day.” Rumor has it that when “Madame” Parsons (this
was the way milliners titled themselves) died, she turned out to be
a man. For more elegant reasons, the premises rose to fame again in
the 1960s, when Richard Ogden converted the lower ground floor into
the famous “Ring Room”. This showroom has recently been refurbished
to accommodate a series of fine jewellery exhibitions alongside its
more traditional role.
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ROLEX
"BUBBLE BACK" CHRONOMETER ORIGINAL NEVER TOUCHED DIAL
STOCK NUMBER # ROLEX4984-----Take a look at the third scan down and ask me if it
has been serviced!. No short cuts are ever taken and here is a prime example of
this piece all ready for the cleaning process with many baths and solvents fresh
and ready for this piece. A Great Rolex case in really clean condition and the
dial is 110% original, never touched or altered. The hands glow nicely in the
dark and the movement as you know is impeccably clean. The case is 40mm long and
without the Rolex screw down crown it is 33m wide. The case reference number is
written on the inside and it is 2940. The movement is a caliber N/A and it is a
certified chronometer with 18 cleaned Ruby jewels. The movement keeps awesome
time like a chronometer should. This is one of many bubble backs I offer for
sale and they were the first automatic waterproof watches ever produced and yes
as snobby Rolex can be I am starting after all these years as a watchmaker just
understanding why they are the way they are. Always, Rolex is looking to produce
the finest watch possible and this is why they are still around as the Wilsdorf
foundation and not snapped up by Swatch group or others.
3200.00 USD
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ROLEX GMT
MASTER 18 KARAT BEZEL & STAINLESS CASE JUST FRESHLY SERVICED
STOCK NUMBER # ROLEX9400-----This is a piece I had for sale years ago and
decided to keep it . Although it is a stunning piece I have decided this item
and so be it. One of the many good things about Darlor is , you never have to
worry if it is a forged piece, fake, repro or hacked. We sell ONLY quality
vintage pieces and always serviced by our in house certified watchmaker. This is
a serviced Rolex chronometer genuine GMT master with the revolving twenty four
hour arrow hand. The dial is gilt with a freckle at the 8 pm or just near the
"G" in GMT. The hands are original and the Cyclops crystal is acrylic. This is a
quick-set so the date changes fast, as in older models you have to go around and
around to change the date. With this 3075 movement you pull the crown out once
and turn the crown and the date changes. Pull the crown out a bit further and
the hands will change when the solid gold Rolex screw down crown is turned. The
case is all stainless steel and the bezel is indeed a 18 karat gold bezel and in
darn clean condition. This case reference number is 16750 and there are no
personal engravings on this case. The length of this case lug to lug is 47mm
long and without the Rolex gold screw down crown it is 43mm wide including the
crown guards. The caliber for this Rolex movement is 3075 with 27 cleaned ruby
jewels and adjusted to temperature and 5 positions. Again I have cleaned this
movement and you will expect an excellent time keeper. The case serial number is
9,198,621 which tells me this fully automatic Rolex GMT Master was produced at
the Rolex factories in the mid 1980's. Now for the amazing part. This is a
stretch England made genuine ROLEX two tone gold filled and stainless Oyster
bracelet. A very RARE piece and it is real and genuine, not made in a cave
overseas. The bracelet is signed Rolex and it is a model 875088 registered
design. I can tell you alone this piece will fetch no less than 1500.00 USD but
it is included with the price of this Rolex. The all over condition is nice and
super clean. This Rolex case has the odd bump and line as all vintage pieces
have but truly clean to the naked eye. On a closing note I have this Rolex GMT
Master completely water proof to over 400 Meters or 1200 feet in my Omega
waterproof tester so shower away, dive to the bottom of the Ocean or do the
dishes with complete confidence or "perform cardiac massage on a tub of Jell-O!"!.
ON HOLD :-)
 
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ROLEX
"BUBBLE BACK" CHRONOMETER ORIGINAL NEVER TOUCHED DIAL
STOCK NUMBER # ROLEX1115-----This is a genuine bubble back Rolex first
generation automatic 1940's movement. The stainless steel case is in
amazing condition as the scan shows you and the original dial is excellent with
patina changes to enhance this piece with more flavor indeed!. This case is 38mm
long and without the signed screw down Oyster crown it is 33mm wide. The case
reference number is 2940 and the case serial number is 108,982. The case serial
number tells me the year this piece was produced at the Rolex Swiss factories
and the year is 1940, 68 years young and it runs like it was freshly off the
production line. I have serviced this piece and it keeps time like a chronometer
should!. There are no personal engravings on this case at all and it is a Rolex
Oyster case for sure. The movement is a caliber 11/NA and there are 19 jewels to
this movement. The The hands are original to this piece and the crystal has been
replaced and it is perfect. the band is 18mm in width and it is a genuine Lizard
band 18 mm. REMEMBER ALL OUR ROLEX WATCHES ARE REAL AND GENUINE and we offer a
FREE one year warranty on all parts and labor. We have a certified watchmaker on
the premises at all times who specializes in vintage watches and Rolex Omega and
17th century pocket watches so never be worried!
On a closing note please notice I have an original Rolex lead back case gasket
on this piece which is a brilliant find indeed.
3200.00 USD
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EXCEPTIONS AT ALL.
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ROLEX
CHRONOMETER!
"BUBBLE BACK" WITH RARE PYTHON BAND AND SERVICED
STOCK NUMBER # ROLEX6641-----Freshly off my bench, onto my Witschi timing
machine and onto my pages will you find this awesome GENUINE Rolex bubble back.
The band I have to tell you is a rare breed as it is a genuine Python snake band
at 16mm in width. The case of this Rolex bubble is 40mm long and without the
screw down Rolex signed crown it is 33mm wide. The case reference number is 2940
and the case serial number is written between the lugs at the 6 position and it
is 423,779 which tells me this automatic Rolex was produced at the Rolex
factories in the year 1945 during the world war 2 era. The movement is fully
serviced time and oiled in the proper fashion with never a short cut taken. This
is a Rolex 11 N/A movement with 17 cleaned Ruby jewels and timed and adjusted
with 8 positions. This is a CHRONOMETER indeed and it keeps awesome time. This
is a fantastic piece and remember it is FULLY original and it is FULLY warranted
so you have no worries at all. On a closing note there are no personal
engravings on this case and the second scan shows you how shiny and smooth the
back of this screw in Oyster Rolex case truly is.
3200.00 USD
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EXCEPTIONS AT ALL.
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ROLEX
9 KARAT FIRST GENERATION "OYSTER CASE" AND SERVICED.
STOCK NUMBER # ROLEX9030-----This piece has it all, 9 karat gold case,
California dial and this is a fully serviced movement. The case is 2 toned as
the scan shows you. The case is 9 karat gold and signed Rolex as the last scan
shows you. The top bezel is sterling silver which is an amazing 2 tone Rolex.
The dial is in nice condition for its age. The hands are clean. The case is a
three piece as the bezel and back of the case screw into a ring and this ring is
held into place by the middle of the case which indeed is a first generation
Rolex Oyster case from the Wilsdorf Rolex foundation company. The case is with
solid attached wire lugs and they are strong so no worries at all. The length of
this case with the wire lugs is 40mm and without the wire lugs this case is 30mm
and without the screw down stainless steel Rolex oyster crown is 30mm as well.
The case reference number is 678 and the case serial number is 26,973. Now for
the amazing part... the year this museum piece was produced is 1929 only 2 years
after Mercedes swam the English channel and did you know she wore a Rolex first
generation Oyster on her wrist at the time!. The movement is a basic
auxiliary sweep 10 1/2 hunter movement with 15 jewels and timed with jewels 6
positions . If you look at the last scan on the inside of the back of the case
you can see all the medals and patents this piece has won as well it is signed
R.W.C which of coarse it stands for Rolex Watch Company. The band is leather and
with nice gold filled clips to add a little extra. Well serviced will this first
generation 9 karat gold Oyster case go to you, and indeed this is a piece you
never own as it goes on and on passed down from generation to generation.
4000.00 USD
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NO
EXCEPTIONS AT ALL.
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ROLEX
CHRONOMETER 18 KARAT
GOLD "THUNDERBIRD BEZEL" AND
JUST SERVICED.
STOCK NUMBER # ROLEX5510-----I have seen may turn-o-graphs and passed up on most
of them as the bezels are usually worn out but this is not the case here!.
I have for sale a fully serviced Rolex thunderbird date-just (serviced Nov
07-07). The bezel has been tested and it is 14 karat solid gold and it is darn
crisp as both the top and bottom scans show you the detail of the inner ribbed
lines. The case is stainless steel and it is an oyster case with a screw down
solid 14 karat crown by Rolex. There are no personal engravings on this case and
the case is 44mm long and without the Rolex screw down crown it is 35mm wide.
The case reference number is on the inside of the back of the case and it is
1625. As well these numbers are written between the lugs at the 12 position. At
the 6 position between the lugs the case serial number is written and it is
1,454,186 which tells me this fine Rolex genuine Thunderbird was produced at
the Rolex Swiss factories in the year 1966. The dial is in 95%
condition and the hands are perfect. The acrylic Cyclops window crystal is a
genuine Rolex crystal and excellent. This movement is a Rolex CHRONOMETER
caliber 1570 and this movement is also used in Submariners and in the famous red
and blue bezel G.M.T Master Rolex watches so you can be assured this is a
fantastic "work horse" Rolex movement. There are 26 fine cleaned Rubies to this
movement and it is freshly serviced indeed. This 1570 Rolex caliber is adjusted
and timed with 5 positions and it is a killer time keeper as it showed me in
black and white on my Witschi timing machine. The band is genuine Alligator
Lizard and never worn it is brand new and crisp. This is a well maintained over
the years Rolex, and this is a boardroom show stopper as it does command
attention for it's beauty and style.
3800.00 USD
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NO
EXCEPTIONS AT ALL.
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ROLEX
CHRONOMETER! "BUBBLE BACK" AND FRESHLY SERVICED.
STOCK NUMBER # ROLEX9855-----I have for a sale a freshly serviced genuine Rolex
fully automatic chronometer "bubble back" and the case is a stunning. This case
is gold filled on the top and it is a screw in Oyster case back made of
stainless steel. There are no personal engravings on this case and again the
case is in excellent all over condition. The dial is in amazing condition and
extra clean. The hand slight up brightly and to a scratch on the crystal.
The length of this case is 40mm. Without the signed Rolex screw down crown it is
33mm wide. The case reference number is written on the outside of the back of
the case and it is 2764. The case serial number is on the inside of the back of
the case and it is 185,157 which tells me this Rolex was produced at the Rolex
Swiss factories in the year 1943!. You have to hear the automatic rotor
"whirring" on the rotor plate as it is crisp and clean. There scans tell
you the whole story. This is one clean movement and it is an 11 N/A basic
caliber with 17 cleaned jewels. The main spring has been replaced so many many
moons will pass until this Rolex Bubble back needs to be serviced again. When
you want prestige , class and all the looks you can get , then this is the
genuine Rolex for you. The band is 18mm in width never worn.
3200.00 USD
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ROLEX
CHRONOMETER! 2 TONE 9
KARAT BEZEL GENUINE "BUBBLE BACK" AND FRESHLY SERVICED
STOCK NUMBER # ROLEX9000-----Always you will find serviced and properly timed
vintage pieces as this one here at Darlor. You never have to ask, "is it real,
is it serviced?" as ALL our pieces are indeed serviced and real.!. This is the
talked about Rolex genuine first generation Bubble Back , and for those of you
not "in the know" , "bubble Back" is a term we use for the deep screw in oyster
back of the case to house the automatic movement. The bezel is tested for 9
karat and the rest of this 3 piece case is stainless steel and quite nice with a
good vintage feel to it!. The case is 40mm lug to lug ad without the Oyster
screw down crown it is 32mm wide. The case reference number is written on the
inside of he back of this case and it is 3372 and the case serial number is
345,116 which tells me this piece was produced in the year 1943!. Please notice
the shine on the back of this case as it also has no personal engravings.
The movement is a size 11 N/A as it is signed as such under the dial side. I
have serviced this piece to the point anymore is over kill. It has been cleaned,
oiled and regulated as a chronometer should be. There are 18 cleaned Rubies to
this movement and it has been timed with 6 positions. The dial is super clean
for a vintage Rolex and the hands as well are genuine to this Rolex Bubble
the back. The band is leather and never worn not a bend not a crease. You want
the best ? you want the best serviced, you want the best serviced and super
clean/ then here you go and fully warranted as it is authentic, genuine , real
anyway you want to word it. This is a genuine Rolex Bubble back from Darlor
watch!
3200.00 USD
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ROLEX
"SPEED KING SERVICED ALL ORIGINAL
STOCK NUMBER # ROLEX9050-----This is a BOY'S SIZE wrist watch so read the
measurements carefully, this case is 36mm long and without the screw down Rolex
genuine crown it is 32mm wide remember it is a BOY size Rolex genuine wrist
watch. The case has no personal engravings on the back and it is with a mirror
finish. The case reference number is 4220 and the case serial number is 294,480
which tells me this Swiss made manual wind Rolex was produced in the Rolex
factories in the year 1944. The case is all stainless steel and it is indeed an
Oyster case by the Rolex watch company. The movement is a caliber 10 1/2 hunter
movement and it is fully serviced to the max!. There are 17 jewels and they are
super clean. There are also 2 adjustment to this movement so rest assured this
is Rolex quality indeed! The dial is original to this piece and it is a
beautiful vintage Rolex dial and this again is the original dial to this Rolex
Speed King model. The hands are bright as the scan shows you. The band is
leather and it is never worn. A super small size Rolex speed King is here to be
had and remember it does come with a 1 year warranty!
1800.00 USD
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ROLEX "24 HOUR" ORIGINAL MILITARY DIAL AND SERVICED
STOCK NUMBER # ROLEX2020-----This is the piece that will top your Rolex
collection. I can assure you all my Rolex and other watches are serviced and can
and should be worn everyday. This dial went into production after it was
announced the second world war was over. Rolex went into production of this dial
for only short time. Many companies re-produced this dial but again rest assured
this is the "REAL DEAL" not remade not altered but in it's 100% original
condition. The case is all stainless steel and it is a screw in oyster case with
a Rolex Oyster screw in crown as well. This case is 36mm long and without the
Rolex screw in crown it is 32mm wide so it is a BOY'S Size. The back has lines
and wear on it but smooth to the touch. The dial reads "Victory" and again it
was a short run and probably only a 1000 or so were produced and how many
survived in this condition ?...not many as I have only seen a couple of dozen or
so in the last 15 years. The hands are original to this Rolex and the case
serial number is 350,406 and it dates this piece right smack at the end of World
War Two year 1945. The movement is a Rolex Geneve signed movement and it has 17
cleaned Rubies. If you take off this original dial you can see on the plate of
this Rolex the Words "Rolex Geneve" as the Canadian model Rolex watches never
etched the name on the back side of this piece. Wind up this manual wind piece
of Military history and enjoy, and remember, it is fully serviced and
warranted indeed!. On a closing note the band is a pig skin band never worn new
old stock.
2000.00 USD
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A NOTE.....
Did you know the Rolex caliber 59 movement with 17 jewels and 15 jewels are
also Tudor's?
The only difference being that if you take off the dial and look at the
main plate of the watch it will be signed "Rolex Geneve" or "Tudor Geneve" in a
small box. Some people take the Tudor plate and have the dial with the name
Rolex on it to make more money. We at DARLOR warrant our pieces to be genuine,
real, and no "monkey Business" at all. As well, the caliber 59 was produced for
the Canadian market during the world war 2 era (before and a bit after). Many
names on the dials are for the 59 caliber. So there you have it in short... So be
warned, and ask to be shown either a scan, or in person, where it says Rolex
or Tudor...any honest dealer will take the time out to show you!
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