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tid bit of info for you :-)
Ever wonder what a cap jewel is or an "Inca bloc shock system is all about?"
A cap jewel you will find on both sides of the balance wheel staff (pivot)
and this piece (cap jewel) is under a very small spring that closes down on the
jewel but lets it float a little so if G-d forbid you drop your watch the
balance staff that fits right underneath it will move up and down a fraction so
it will not snap as the cap jewel is held in by the small inco bloc spring as
mentioned just before. You have a small friction jewel just under the cap jewel
and this small friction jewel has a hole in the center and this is where the
balance staff goes into, to keep the balance straight and the cap jewel is flat
on the balance staff side and rounded on top so the Inca bloc spring keeps a it
snug in place but will let it move a fraction of a mm to give the staff protein
from falls. Without an Inca bloc system on both plates of the balance if the
watch is dropped there is no give and the balance will snap in half and you are
looking at a major repair job.

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ROLEX
OCTAGONAL OYSTER CASE AND FULLY SERVICED 1937
STOCK NUMBER # ROLEX4030-----I have for sale a wonderful Rolex wrist watch water
proof "oyster case". This case is with fixed wire lugs and as clean as can be
for this chromed case. The bezel and screw in oyster back are both stainless
steel with no personal engravings at all. The case reference number is 2136 and
the case serial number is 71,267 and this dates this piece to 1937. The length
of this case is 42mm and wide not including the screw down Rolex patent oyster
crown is 33mm. The dial is original and quite clean and made of sterling
silver. The dial reads. "Rolex Oyster Page Keen&Page ,Plymouth". I tried
to find this Dept store but I have no info on this name. If you know
please email as I like to have all the info I can get on private names. The
hands are original and the crystal is glass. The movement is an early 10 1/2
Hunter model manual wind Rolex movement and well serviced by myself. There are
15 extra clean ruby jewels to this piece and it is a good solid running vintage
Rolex. The band is 16mm in width and a nylon band. This is not a loud Rolex or
as someone call the larger style watches it "a huge "pimp size watch". This is
an elegant size Rolex time piece that has been serviced and well taken care of
all these years later and again this is an all original never touched dial.
2800.00 USD please email for payment
The Plymouth Business
House of Messrs Page, Keen and Page Ltd, goldsmiths, silver smiths,
jewellers and watchmakers, was located at 17 George St Plymouth, before
the Second World War and at 87 Mutley Plain thereafter.
Plymouth
history is dotted with the name of Messrs Page, Keen and Page Ltd. They
provided the gold or silver keys for almost all of the official opening
ceremonies that have taken place in Plymouth and countless formal gifts
and were responsible for the maintenance of Derry's
clock
The founder of the business was Mr James Andrew Page, the son of Mr
Thomas Page and Miss Jane Smith, who were married at Stoke Pamerel
church on March 10th 1801. James was born on March 4th 1811 and
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ROLEX 8 DAY CAR CLOCK, AMAZING LEATHER CASE AND JUST
FRESHLY SERVICED 1933
STOCK NUMBER # ROLEX440-----Here is a first for me, to have such a pristine
Rolex genuine car clock / travel clock and it fine working order. I have just
examined and serviced this piece and it is in once again remarkable condition as
the leather carrying case is in excellent condition. Even the gold trim on the
top of this leather case is nearly perfect and it snaps closed like day one off
the assembly line. This Rolex carrying case is 100mm by 100 mm or 4 inches by 4
inches. The case is with a brass screw in ring bezel and a nickel snap in back
with no personal engravings at all. This is an 8 day movement and the mainspring
is strong and perfect so expect this piece to go on and on for sure. The crystal
is glass and tightly fitted indeed. The dial is enamel and clean as well the
hands light up brightly in the dark. There are 15 light ruby jewels to this 8
day Rolex movement and they are perfect as well inspected by hand & loop and
oiled properly. The serial number for this Rolex 8 day car clock / Travel clock
is 48,883 and this serial number tells me it is from the year 1933. I can
promise you this so read my words please. This is a collectors dream as it is in
fine condition, not tattered like most cases that I find as well I pass them up.
Remember only the best of the best will be put on my pages as this is a perfect
example. Well serviced and genuine .
1200.00 USD
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ROLEX 18 KARAT WHITE GOLD LADIES COCKTAIL WATCH AND
SERVICED
STOCK NUMBER # ROLEX690-----I have for sale a solid 18 karat gold genuine
original Rolex ladies small cocktail watch with a nice genuine sapphire cabochon
stone crown. This case is a snap in and with no personal engravings. As you can
see by the scan it is a patent pending case so it was an experimental model and
signed with the Rolex crown. This was one of a kind back in the early 1960's,
after it was discussed and tried they decided to go on and produce this model.
The dial is original and with a nice clean patina change. The hands are original
and 18 karat gold as well leaf design. The case has been tested so not to worry
it is 18 karat gold indeed. The case serial number is 38,565. The case across is
a only 16mm across so again it is a very elegant size with a flowing gown at a
special function it is a winner for sure. The movement has been completely
cleaned and timed so it keeps accurate time as a Rolex should. This Rolex
movement has 17 clean and inspected ruby jewels and they are flawless. both
balance friction jewels have been cleaned by hand then into the cleaning process
and after all was said and done I reassembled the movement and of coarse oiled
with synthetic watch oil would it up a few times, on my timing machine and went
to 4 seconds in a 24 hour period in less than 15 seconds running so I assure you
this is a killer piece and well affordable even though it is a patent pending
model!. The band goes into the back of the watch or to say slides in so you may
change the color of the band easily pending on the color of the fabric of
your dress as well I can see this piece being worn on a lazy Sunday at brunch
with a pair of jeans.
1500.00 USD
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ROLEX 14 KARAT AND STAINLESS "ZEPHYR" MODEL
IMPECCABLE AND SERVICED 1955
STOCK NUMBER # ROLEX8030------- As good as it will ever get for a Rolex "Zephyr"
model from the year 1955. The bezel is crisp and in amazing unworn condition as
the larger scan of the dial will convince you of this true condition. The dial
is terrific and 100% original not touched in any way shape or form. The hands
are nearly perfect and original to this two toned Rolex Zephyr wrist watch. This
case is 42mm long and not including the screw down Rolex gold crown it is 35mm.
The case serial number is 1,450,266 and the case reference number is 1008. KEEP
IN MIND the reference numbers for the "Zephyr" models are 1008,9522,6582,9919
(no second sub hand at six hand) and 1009. The movement is fully clean and serviced recently and
it is a Rolex fully automatic caliber 1570 with 26 fully cleaned perfect ruby
jewels. This movement is a certified chronometer so expect it to keep time as
such. The band is genuine and it is written on the two end piece 361. There are
12 links and two end pieces and the band has very little stretch so again this
is a proper band. The back is smooth and as well in amazing condition with no
personal engravings. This is once again as good as it will get for a slightly
worn Rolex certified chronometer from 1955 and it is a tested 14 karat solid
gold bezel "Zephyr" model.
2950.00 USD
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ROLEX "RALEIGH" OYSTER BOY SIZE WRIST WATCH
1941
STOCK NUMBER # ROLEX7190------- I have for sale a very interesting Rolex genuine
Raleigh dial. The case is an oyster Rolex case and it is a boy size piece. The
total length of 35mm and wide not including the screw in crown it is 30mm. There
are no personal engravings on this certified Canadian market Rolex wrist watch.
The case reference number is 3473 and the case serial number for this Rolex is
157,838 and this number tells me it was produced at the Rolex Swiss factories in
the year 1941 and quite an early 59 caliber Rolex movement is this piece. There
are 17 clean ruby jewels to this Rolex caliber 59 movement and it keeps
beautiful time indeed. One turn of the crown and this movement starts to work
perfectly. Well serviced and maintained by myself. The band is leather at 16mm
in width. Vintage is a good word to use to describe this super clean dial
and movement and case Rolex manual wind piece!.
1500.00 USD
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ROLEX "CUSHION" NON OYSTER ROLEX CASE ALL
ORIGINAL "ADJUSTED 7 POSITIONS" 1947
STOCK NUMBER # ROLEX4447------- I have for sale a fixed lug Nickel Chrome case
Rolex and it is serviced and quite striking in design. This case is a snap in
and there are no personal engravings on the back of this case. The length of
this Rolex is 37mm and wide not including the crown it is 29mm as it is a
perfect size for both male or female. Please keep in mind this is a boy's size
wrist watch. The dial is perfect and the hands are from this movement so no
worries here either. This case is signed on the inside as the last scan shows
you and it is with a serial number 605,650 and this tells me it was produced in
the year 1947. The case reference number is 250/32. The movement is a fully
serviced 10 1/2 hunter and here at Darlor we are renowned and fluent in this
caliber as well as all Rolex calibers. So it has been serviced properly indeed.
There are 17 clean jewels and adjusted to 7 positions so make no mistakes here
please. It is a brilliant high caliber Rolex movement and keeps time as such.
The lugs as mentioned before are fixed and perfect so the band has metal clips
to go around the lugs. This band is 16mm in width never worn and perfect.
1700.00 USD
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ROLEX "OYSTER ROYAL" OYSTER SIGNED ROLEX CASE ALL
ORIGINAL ! 1952
STOCK NUMBER # ROLEX5106------- Please note the size of this genuine 100% Rolex
manual wind Oyster Royal wrist watch. The length of this Rolex Oyster patent
case is 38mm long and wide not including the screw down Rolex oyster crown it is
33mm. The dial is clean and original with a patina change as the scan shows your
clearly. The hands are original and not a scratch on the crystal. The stainless
steel case reference number is 6444 and the case serial number is 775,287 and
this number tells me this mid size manual wind Oyster Rolex was produced at the
Swiss Rolex factories in the year 1952. There are no personal engravings
on this screw in Oyster case back. There are 17 clean ruby jewels to this 10 1/2
Rolex movement and it is an excellent time keeper as one would expect for a
Rolex time piece. The band is 16mm in width and never worn. New Rolex gaskets
all around and it is a tight fit so it is water proof but as I tell ALL my
clients why take a chance !
1750.00 USD
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ROLEX "3 PIECE CUSHION" OYSTER CASE, PRIMA
MOVEMENT AND
SERVICED
STOCK NUMBER # ROLEX1166----- I have just completely cleaned and serviced this
rare cushion chromium cased Rolex and it is one of the first generation "Oyster
case models" and it is a 3 piece model. The movement fits into an inner ring and
both back and coin edged bezel screw down onto this ring which fits into the
case. A beauty indeed. Pitted on the back but normal for an early Oyster cushion Chromium
Oyster cases. This case is 40mm long and without the rare ball style
Oyster crown it is 32mm wide. The dial is excellent and the hands original to
this piece. The case reference number is 29,1069 and the case serial number is
24,609 which places this Swiss made Rolex Oyster cushion at the year 1928. The
movement is a very early for runner of the 710 caliber or the 10 1/2 hunter
model as well call it and as the newer models are written "10 1/2 hunter" under
the dial on the movement. There are 15 cleaned ruby jewels and it has been well
serviced to the hilt. The band is a pig skin and perfect at 16mm in width. There
are no engravings on the back of this case at all.
2900.00 USD
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October
7, 1927. It was a cold October morning, and Miss Mercedes Gleitze (1900-1981), a
London typist and part-time professional swimmer from Brighton, was about to
make her eighth attempt at swimming the English Channel. Just a year prior (on
July 29, 1926), Rolex patented the first waterproof wristwatch: the Rolex
Oyster. When Hans Wilsdorf (the cofounder and Managing Director of Rolex) got
word of the vindication swim, he saw this as a golden opportunity to promote his
new creation. Wilsdorf wasted no time, and on October 14, dispatched a letter to
Miss Gleitze by way of the S. T. Garland advertising service. By this letter, he
formally agreed to provide her with a gift wristlet watch to be worn during the
upcoming swim. In exchange, Gleitze would provide a written testimonial on the
performance of the watch after the swim.
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It may sound a bit more romantic to say that Mercedes wore a Rolex on
her wrist as she swam across the English Channel, but this,
unfortunately, was not the case. While she did “carry” a Rolex for more
than ten hours during her vindication swim, it was not on her wrist, nor
was it during the “successful” fifteen-hour swim she is remembered for.
This is simply a story that has had some “specifics” misquoted over the
years. With that being said, on October 25, 1927, Mercedes Gleitze
forwarded a letter to Rolex, which summed it up very well, and read as
follows: “You will like to hear that the Rolex Oyster watch I carried on
my Channel swim proved itself a reliable and accurate timekeeping
companion even though it was subjected to complete immersion for hours
in sea water at a temp of not more than 58 and often as low as 51. This
is to say nothing about the sustained buffeting it must have received.
Not even the quick change to the high temp of the boat cabin when I was
lifted from the water seemed to affect the even tenour of its movement.
The newspaper man was astonished and I, of course, am delighted with
it…”
Again,
while Mercedes was unsuccessful on her vindication swim, the
significance of this feat was not lost on Rolex, as it heavily promoted
it in its now-famous London Daily Mail front-page advertisement on
November 24, of that same year
“Rolex
introduces for the first time the greatest triumph in Watch-making –
ROLEX ‘OYSTER’ – The Wonder Watch That Defies The Elements. MOISTURE
PROOF WATER PROOF HEAT PROOF VIBRATION PROOF COLD PROOF DUST PROOF” |
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ROLEX "VICTORY" NON OYSTER SIGNED ROLEX CASE ALL
ORIGINAL ! 1945
STOCK NUMBER # ROLEX4090.BB------- This is a BOY'S SIZE remember this please. This
is a super clean piece and it is a screw in stainless steel back with no
engravings at all. The case is signed Rolex on the inside as the bottom scan
shows you. The case is 36mm long and without the crown it is 30mm wide. The dial
is 100% original and it is signed "Rolex Victory". The movement is a Rolex
caliber 59 with 17 Rubies and freshly serviced. Under the dial on the movement
is is in fact signed "Rolex Geneve". The band is 16mm in width and never worn,.
This is a great BOY'S size Rolex freshly serviced and ready to go from the 1945
era. Please notice the 24 hour Arabic markers on the dial to make this a genuine
military Canadian model indeed.
1500.00 USD
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ROLEX "OBSERVATORY" FRESHLY SERVICED AND ROSE
GOLD FILLED 1940
STOCK NUMBER # ROLEX2938----- I have for sale a wonderful vintage Rolex wrist
watch and just serviced to perfection. The case is in great condition with an
engraving on the back but can be buffed in you so desire. The case is 39mm long
and 32mm wide without the crown. With the crown it is 35mm and notice the crown
is a nice big size!. The dial is original and pretty darn good considering it is
100% original and from 1940!. the case is signed Rolex and produced for Rolex by
the "Keystone watch case company". The provided cases for Omega, And many many
high end pocket watches in gold. The case back is gold filled and a snap in. The
movement is a genuine Rolex caliber 59 with 17 Rubies and I have freshly
serviced , timed and oiled this gem. The hands are perfect and the center sweep
hand has a red arrow at the end which is a nice feature. The crystal is perfect
and on my new Witschi timing machine this Rolex keeps excellent time all these
years alter. thee leather band is 16nn in width and it is a padded band. Please
notice the space between the lugs are squared off which makes this a very nice
model to have since hard to come by. On a closing note what a nice size this is
for ladies as well for it is a MID SIZE genuine Rolex wrist watch.
1650.00 USD
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