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During these early years of the company, they were focused on importing high quality Swiss made movements into the UK, and then employing high quality case makers in which to house the movements.  These would then be sold on to luxury retailers of the time.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this case, none other than the luxury department store 'Harrods' has been added to the dial.  This was certainly London's, and if not the world's, premier retailer of the time.  Truly a very rare piece and stunning piece of horological history.  It has a wonderfully made case, a great example of what Rolex became renowned for.  A, still very tight , spring propels the movement and dial up toward the front of the case, once opened. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe silver is stamped inside and out with W \u0026amp; D maker's marks, and the full set of English assay marks which date the clock to being made in London in 1912.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"2.5 \/ 2","offer_id":1235449243,"sku":"FWC51","price":3695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2617\/products\/40_01.jpg?v=1426741094"},{"product_id":"sterling-silver-gold-jaeger-lecoultre-8-day-travel-clock","title":"Art Deco Sterling Silver \u0026 Gold Asprey Jaeger LeCoultre 8 Day Travel Clock","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional and very rare sterling silver and gold plated mechanical travel clock.  This folding desk travel clock was a very popular design for Jaeger LeCoultre, and the company made this model for a number of the world's leading retailers of the time. Hermès made their own leather cases to hold these movements, and other such as Asprey of London, high quality silver and goldsmiths charged their own team of master craftsmen to re-case these movements.  This example of an Art Deco travel clock is very unusual especially the exceptional gold plated detailing which has aged beautifully, and includes a classic Art Deco shaped stick marker with the original and matching stick hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winder is mounted just below the six o'clock position and is simply wound once to produce eight days of power.  The number set under the twelve o'clock position is what is known as the 'power reserve' indicator.  This number counts down until there are no more days of power left in the movement, and again it must be wound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in London, England. The clock has numerous English silver hallmarks, and Asprey makers stamps. 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The clock is sterling silver and vitreous enamel, with every side of the cube displaying the correct design for a real dice.  The dial is very beautifully set in a diamond shape in the center of the number four.  It is vermeil with enamel painted Roman numerals exquisitely proportioned to the dial, and the size of the clock.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall, classically design, blue steel hands clearly pick out the time.  The most marvelous piece to an already superb clock is what is hidden in the inside door that allows the Swiss made mechanical movement to be wound.  Housed inside the back of the case back via a bayonet style fitting, is a collapsable cup that holds three, handmade, dice.  The three dice can be used to play the popular gambling game of Cee Lo dice, or any other that involves three dice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottom of the collapsable cup is engraved J. E. 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In fact, it is argued that the work of Caldwell in the early 20th Century is perhaps their finest.  This clock has French assay marks, as it was made in France, exported, and retailed in the luxurious surroundings of the Caldwell boutique.  This was common practice, and other companies such as Tiffany and Cartier would employ similar methods to fill their shelves with the finest goods in the world.  The clock dates circa 1920.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition overall is exceptional.  There is one very minor defect to the enamel on one corner, mentioned for full disclosure, but does not detract at all.  The clock movement is working, and comes with a year warranty. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foundwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1235481011,"sku":"","price":13895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2617\/products\/42_01.jpg?v=1426742518"},{"product_id":"cartier-8-day-world-time-clock","title":"Cartier 8 Day World Time Clock","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn eight day, gold plated, mechanical world time clock.  This is a very rare and well designed peice. In the middle is a world map pictorial that is controlled by a nob on the rear of the clock.  By using this nob one can set the current time in the desired time zone against the difference in another, thus making all the cities around the dial also correct.  It is in 24 hour time, so that one can easily distinguish between day and night in the second time zone.  The clock also features an alarm that is wound independently from the clock it self, and can be set by using the separate dial engraved on the rear of the clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial is pinned through the center of the frame, which enables it to move independently from the base, so that it can be placed on a lower or higher shelf and then angled down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned Cartier Made in Switzerland.  Cartier Reference numbers stamped on base. 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The dial has been re-finished, but in a sensitive and classic way true to the original, except the 5,6 and 7 markers are not as long as the ones seen on the original examples. The Lighter has an inscription under the clock face to a British military officer who fought during World War 1 with gallantry and determination. The piece also comes with an original Dunhill service box that is addressed to the Captain. The box has a 1937 violet 3d King George VI postage stamp indicating Captain Noble sent the piece to Dunhill for service around that time. 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A bottom crown which winds and sets the time.  The movement was introduced by LeCoultre in 1964, and was in production until 1979.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece has full Cartier stamped reference numbers stamped onto the back, and the movement fully signed Jaeger LeCoultre and dates circa 1970.  The clock also comes with the original leather travel case to protect the finish.  Everything on the piece is original and unrestored. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foundwell","offers":[{"title":"2 \/ 1.5 \/ .375","offer_id":1447450563,"sku":"3,395","price":2300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2617\/products\/unnamed_76e7623e-dbf0-4d30-9cc9-530e59b0550d.jpg?v=1431126411"},{"product_id":"rolex-steel-precision","title":"Rolex Steel Precision","description":"A rare and handsome example of a Rolex 'Precision' model in stainless steel.  This is a very classic Rolex watch, but the beauty comes in its simplicity. The unusual element to this watch, that lifts it from the standard and fairly common 'Precision' models, are the scrolled lugs.  This variation of case 'adornment' is not commonly seen on steel case watches. The movement is a classic Rolex, manual wind 10-1\/2\"' Hunter Precision, 17 jewel with the Patented Superbalance.  The inside case is fully signed, still showing the Rolex coronet on the outside, and has model reference number 4561, and serial number 487xxx stamped beneath.  The watch dates circa 1950 and is in good, original condition throughout.  The dial is original and unrestored, showing a great patina.  The hands are original Rolex dagger hands to the watch, with the seconds hand in an eye catching blued steel.  The case is sharp and unpolished, but is showing some pitting to the case back, as can be seen in the images. 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The pink gold Rolex baton hands are missing part of the lume portion, but does not detract form the overall appearance.  The case holds strong, legible model number 1601, and serial number 2307xxx, dating it to 1967.  The case back is also date stamped and marked 1601, and has 1969 III for the third quarter of that year.  It is not unusual that these years do not match exactly, as they were finally assembled often at different times of production.  The case measures 36mm x 44mm.  The watch comes in a Foundwell presentation box, certificate of authenticity from Foundwell, as well as a year warranty against mechanical failure.","brand":"Foundwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1901376451,"sku":"fww434","price":3295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2617\/products\/unnamed_26acf157-f5ed-4213-a60e-5cbf24280539.jpg?v=1432836310"},{"product_id":"rolex-oyster-perpetual-pink-gold-capped","title":"Rolex Oyster Perpetual Pink Gold Capped","description":"A beautiful and complete Rolex Oyster Perpetual model in stainless steel with a solid eighteen carat pink gold capped case. This watch, unlike its more fragile gold plated cousin, is fitted with a fine cap of solid gold on top of the stainless steel case.  This way scratches or heavy dings will not reveal the metal below, making it a lot more durable, and a much more expensive method of production.  The process also provides the end user with a Rolex that looks to be 100% pink gold. This particular model is untouched, and all original including the SCOC certificate, warranty card and box.  The dial does have signs of degridation, but is all original and enhances the vintage appearance to this watch.  It features a pink gold markers and Rolex coronet.  It has the original Rolex 18 carat pink gold dagger hands and sweep seconds hand.  The movement in the watch is a Rolex automatic caliber 1560.   The case is fully signed and bears clear model number 1025 and serial number 1107xxx, dating the watch to 1965, which corresponds to all the paperwork.  Case measures 34mm x 40mm","brand":"Foundwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1902219331,"sku":"","price":2775.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2617\/products\/unnamed-4_b67ea474-7068-46ce-952a-f95036a59911.jpg?v=1432836997"},{"product_id":"vulcain-chronograph","title":"Vulcain Chronograph","description":"This is a very rare opportunity to own a watch that is presented exactly how it left the factory fifty years ago.  This 1960's stainless steel Vulcain chronograph came from the watch archive of a deceased watch maker who had a store in 1970's.  This is one of two watches acquired from the collection.  The watch has every element that it would have been originally sold with; Original band and buckle, guarantee papers, hang tags and the original foiled price tag of $85.50, all fitted in the original box!  The watch has a stunning and strong blue dial with silvered sub dials, wide hour markers and hands, plus a great contrasting red center sweep hand.  The watch is powered by an excellent calibre 236 movement, made by the Swiss company, Valjoux.  This movement has been used in a number of classic vintage watches from brands such as Heuer, Longines and Matthey Tissot.  The case measures 37mm x 43.5mm and is totally untouched and unpolished, presented in New Old Stock condition.","brand":"Foundwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2204870659,"sku":"","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2617\/products\/unnamed_74b66a8c-08df-4e31-a7c3-b3d5409a4ec8.jpg?v=1433365999"},{"product_id":"elgin-three-register-chronograph","title":"Elgin Three Register Chronograph","description":"This is the second watch presented that came from the collection of a watch maker that has left untouched since leaving the factory.  This is a three register stainless steel, manual wind chronograph with a real 1960's feel to it.  This watch is a real time capsule piece, and comes with everything it was sold with; Box, papers, hang tags, price tags, rear label, band and is in pristine condition.  The watch is a nod to the famous Heuer Camaro, and also is fitted with a Valjoux, Swiss movement, the caliber 7338. 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Rolex introduced a number of \"Air\" branded watches; \"Air Tiger\", \"Air Giant\", \"Air Lion\",\"Air Tiger\" and this the \"Air King\". The \"Air King\" is perhaps the best known model in this series, and the only one that has stood the test of time, still featuring in the Rolex stable today.  The first \"Air King\" was launched by Rolex in 1945, and took on a number of different guises and references.  This watch is one of the later models that shares the same reference as the early smaller cased Rolex Explorer model; 5500.  The serial number for the watch is 1,232,XXX dating it circa 1965.  The nine carat case is in exceptional condition showing only very light signs of polishing, if any over the years.  Inside the case back has full English import marks, and this is why it is nine carat gold, as it was made for the UK market.  All the numbers and gold stamps are crisp and clean, and the lugs are sharp.  The dial is original, exceptional and also rare showing a full set of Arabic numerals.  It also still has the round lume plots on all 11 of the hour markers.  The movement inside the watch is the automatic Rolex calibre 1530.  The case measures 34mm x 40mm.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Foundwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2266454979,"sku":"","price":4950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2617\/products\/unnamed-16.jpg?v=1433454362"},{"product_id":"jumbo-size-omega-dress-watch","title":"Jumbo Size Omega Dress Watch","description":"A stunning and very rare large cased solid eighteen carat gold Omega dress watch.  This is an exceptional piece, and very rare in this over-sized case.  Most watches from this period we between 30-34mm in size, but this case measures a very large 37.5mm, not including the crown.  The watch is powered by the classic, mechanically wound, 15 jewel, Omega calibre 265 movement, that is derived form the 30T2 movement, part of the Omega 30mm series.  The watch is in exceptional condition, lightly polished case, if at all, with very clean and sharp lines throughout.  The case back is fully signed Omega, with model number 2181 and case serial number above.  Searching the official Omega database, the model launched in 1941 with the 30T2 movement. This is a later version with an 11.7 million movement number that dates it to between 1947-9, hence the newer movement calibre.  The dial is a beautiful looking Arabic, with arrow marker style with the subsidiary seconds dial cutting into the 6 o'clock hour marker.  Below this it is signed \"Swiss Made\".  The hands and dial are all in original condition with the dial showing a slight patina, enhancing its original state.","brand":"Foundwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2636821699,"sku":"FWW382","price":4275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2617\/products\/unnamed-8_1b96f993-f0a3-4d04-a71e-96005aed9ca9.jpg?v=1434047726"},{"product_id":"copy-of-jumbo-size-omega-dress-watch","title":"Omega Pink Gold Dress Watch","description":"A very handsome, interesting and unusual Omega eighteen carat pink gold dress watch, with great looking lugs that hug the case.  It is a three piece case.  There is an outer ring that lifts out first, leaving the center, classic snap case back. It has the word 'patent' in the back.  As this case design is not common with later Omega watches, it would be fair to assume that this became too expensive, intricate to pursue and a screw back case was preferred.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese were believed to be an early attempt to water proof the cases.  This is an early example of the Omega automatic, and is a precursor to 'Centenary' Chronometer watches that were launched in 1948.  This example has the Omega 17 jewel Calibre 30.10RA bumper wind automatic movement fitted. One of the earliest Omega automatic movements.  The serial number of 10.2 million puts it circa 1945.  It has the original 'thimble' style crown that matches the pink gold case perfectly, with commensurate wear to match the case.  The gold dial is original to the watch, and original to the best research and inspection.  It has the correct logo with pointed top 'A', and flat bottom 'A'.  The concentric circles in the sub-dial are clean and strong, and the edge is sharp.  The minute track is clean and strong with a break between the markers at 12 o'clock, which has been seen in other early dials.  There is a little damage to the dial at the 7.15-7.30 range, and a few colour blemishes, but overall the dial is excellent.  This truly is an excellent looking early Omega automatic.  The case measure 35mm x 42mm, an example of the larger size case.","brand":"Foundwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2637083331,"sku":"FWW337","price":3395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2617\/products\/unnamed-4_9379e011-a656-423b-bb34-a9b297104472.jpg?v=1434048001"},{"product_id":"cartier-alarm-clock","title":"Cartier Folding Desk Clock","description":"A beautiful alligator and gold plated eight day folding desk travel clock by Cartier.  This clock is the same model as the Jaeger LeCoultre Ados, and the movement is the same as featured in this model.  This is simply one made for Cartier, and retailed by them.  The clock has an alarm feature. This can be set to the desired time by moving the small slim hand (sitting at the six o'clock position in the photograph).  The clock is mechanical, and has an eight day power reserve.  The rear of the case is signed, and has Cartier reference numbers stamped into  it.","brand":"Foundwell","offers":[{"title":"4.25 \/ 2.5 \/ 1","offer_id":4085186691,"sku":"","price":1975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2617\/products\/0014-B.jpg?v=1436415881"},{"product_id":"rolex-oyster","title":"Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air King","description":"A handsome and unusual Rolex Air King model with a stainless steel and eighteen carat gold case.  This model features a less common black dial with gold applied markers, and gold printed text that is all original to the watch, and unrestored.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"Air\" series from Rolex came to pass as a result of Mr. Hans Wilsdorf's, the founder of Rolex, deep admiration for the pilots of the RAF, and the sacrifices made during WWII, and the fact that many had chosen to wear his watches. Even if they were issued with other  manufacturers  watches by the M.O.D.  Rolex introduced a number of \"Air\" branded watches;  \"Air Giant\", \"Air Lion\",\"Air Tiger\" and this the \"Air King\". The \"Air King\" is perhaps the best known model in this series, and the only one that has stood the test of time, still featuring in the Rolex stable today.  This model is powered by the classic Rolex calibre 1520 automatic movement, with the case marked 5500.  This refernce was introduced in 1957 by Rolex, with this example having 5.5 million serial number, dates to being manufactured in 1978. This 5500 model shares the same case the Rolex Explorer I and measures 34mm (not including the crown) which is also the same size case used in the Rolex Date model.  The watch comes on a Foundwell, hand made Italian, US Cordovan leather band.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Foundwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5072867139,"sku":"","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2617\/products\/0001-A_3a47172e-0ea5-40af-b893-74537fabcfa7.jpg?v=1437846793"},{"product_id":"omega","title":"Omega Seamaster","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fantastic example of a mint condition, all original, stainless steel Omega Seamster diving watch from the late 1960s. This reference, the 166.091, Seamaster  was launched in 1969.  This particular model dates from the first year of production, 1969, adding a level of desirability and collectibility. It features a quick-set date function with the date window in black.  A great patina to the lume on the less common black dial, original matching hand set with center orange sweep.  The dial itself is immaculate on this watch.  There is a bi-directional rotating bezel for timing dives, which is in excellent condition. The watch is powered by the  Omega automatic calibre 1001 copper-finished, 20-jewel chronometer grade movement also found in Constellation models of the time. It comes on an original, practically  unworn, Omega 'Shark Mesh' bracelet, that is robust and comfortable to wear.  This is a large size case both in width and height off the wrist to cope with the strains of reaching a dive of 200 meters.  The case measures 41mm x 52mm x 11.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Foundwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5073062019,"sku":"","price":4595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2617\/products\/0002-A_402adb8d-7a2f-4c88-b397-830d51803d83.jpg?v=1437849855"},{"product_id":"cartier","title":"Oversize Cartier Tank Automatic with Papers","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful and quite rare Cartier Tank in 18k yellow gold. This is the first automatic version of the Tank launched by the brand. This excellent example comes with all the original paperwork from Cartier in the original Cartier iconic tooled, red card case.  This watch was made larger than any other Tank model in order to include the automatic movement that was larger than the classic mechanical ETA movements found in equivalent models at the time.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Foundwell","offers":[{"title":"1.38 \/ 1.10","offer_id":5073104835,"sku":"","price":13975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2617\/products\/0003-A_1ac99298-63d4-4e46-9f18-883784771ccc.jpg?v=1437686992"},{"product_id":"rolex","title":"Rolex Submariner 1680 with Papers","description":"This Rolex Submariner 1680, with original punched Rolex Warranty paper work, is a stunning find.  This watch could be considered the most iconic, and certainly the most recognizable watch in the Rolex stable.  Since its inception into the Rolex line up in 1953 this watch has been worn and loved by deep sea divers, military, movie stars and today's watch collectors.  This version marked the second major change to the introduction of the Rolex Submariner with date function.  The first model launched in 1967 and is most easily distinguished by the type \"Submariner\" on the dial printed in red.  The model shown above, the second real change, sees the red print disappear in favor of an all white printed dial introduced in  1976-77. This example has the Mark I dial with closed 6's in the depth rating, and the 'L' in Rolex perfectly centered under the coronet.   The model was soon upgraded to the 16800,  which saw the introduction of a sapphire crystal leaving this model with a fairly short production run of between 1976\/7-1979; however, some later serial numbers do show up.  Such is the Rolex way!  The dial and  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eperfectly matched hands are in excellent condition with no flaws and a pleasing, very light, ivory patina to the lume.  The case condition is also very good with no major wear, having been very lightly polished over the years, but the case lines remain very sharp and thick.  The correct fat font bezel insert is in tact and starting to show a beautiful dark charcoal fade, with no scratches of pit marks.  The watch is fitted with  an earlier, post 1973, folded link Rolex Submariner Patented diver extension bracelet with flip lock.  A 9315 model, with 380 end pieces.  The bracelet's excellent condition also adds to the value of this watch, as these bracelets fit the mid '70's Red and Double Red models, as well as being made through to the late 1970's.  The case is fully stamped inside and out with the model number 1680 on the case back, and between the lugs.  The serial number of the watch is a 5.6 million dating it to mid 1978.  The punched paper work matches, and has the original 1680 Rolex case back sticker attached to it. The correct green plastic Submariner hang tag accompanies the set.  The watch is powered by the Rolex automatic 1570 movement in excellent condition and keeping perfect time.  A rare chance to own a complete and very clean iconic and collectible time piece.","brand":"Foundwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5073144835,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2617\/products\/0004-A_b4fa6aae-8760-4b24-ba22-70f97c41305f.jpg?v=1437510845"},{"product_id":"rolex-oyster-datejust","title":"Rolex Oyster Perpetual DateJust","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust reference 1601 model with a 'pie pan' dial marked out with very rare eighteen carat gold stick markers that are inlaid with a white center.   This is a very rare coloured original Rolex made dial, and these markers are also a very rarely seen style. The case is made in stainless steel and features an eighteen carat yellow gold bezel and crown.  The watch is powered by the classic Rolex Swiss made twenty six jewel automatic calibre 1570 that also powered the iconic sports watches such as the GMT and the Submariner.  The watch was made circa 1973 with serial number 383XXXX.  The watch is in original condition, and comes with a Foundwell one year warranty against mechanical failure.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Foundwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6353742595,"sku":"FWW475","price":3595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2617\/products\/0001-A_809ca696-43a6-47d8-9c54-a805afb72e19.jpg?v=1440797206"},{"product_id":"rolex-datejust","title":"Rolex Oyster Perpetual DateJust","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust reference 1601 model with a solid 18 carat gold baton marker 'pie pan' dial that is a stunning and rare dark blue colour. All of the print and minute track is done in a gold colour that pops from the blue dial. The case is made in stainless steel and features an eighteen carat yellow gold bezel and crown. The watch is powered by the classic Rolex Swiss made twenty six jewel automatic calibre 1570 that also powered the iconic sports watches such as the GMT and the Submariner. The watch was made circa 1977 with serial number 506XXXX. This watch comes with a Rolex service guarantee card,following a Rolex service that protects the watch until July 2016. The watch is in original condition, and comes with a Foundwell one year warranty against mechanical  failure.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Foundwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6353783235,"sku":"","price":3795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2617\/products\/0002-A_1ceda03b-bda3-435b-939c-06addcc2d56a.jpg?v=1440780516"},{"product_id":"rolex-datejust-1","title":"Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day Date \"President\"","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day Date model, often referred to as the \"President\", in solid eighteen carat white gold.  This is an early example of the third reference of this iconic, and arguably game changing model for Rolex.  The watch was first introduced into the Rolex line up under the reference 6511 in 1956, and a year later was re-modeled as the 6611 and featured the Rolex calibre 1055 movement.  This model ran until 1959 when the 1803 reference was introduced with a new movement again.  This time the 1555 calibre.  This is the movement fitted inside this model.  The 1803 model with this calibre only ran until 1965 until, once again, it was updated.  This time Rolex fitted the 1556 calibre.  Therefore this is a fairly rare watch with a short production run.  This was very much a luxury time piece in the early 1960's, and white gold production was less of that of yellow gold.  This example is in excellent original condition, with the  movement and case and in superb, original condition.  The case back still has the Rolex case back sticker still in tact.  The dial is untouched, and shows no  sign of wear or damage.  The day of the week wheel in this example is written in Spanish, which is less common.  The serial number of this watch is 123XXXX which dates it to circa 1964.  The hallmark on the case lug is still crisp, which illustrates that the case has received very little polishing over the years, highlighting 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 style dial.  The  watch is fitted to its original Rolex Jubilee stainless steel bracelet with removable links in place, which, if needed, can be removed to make the bracelet  smaller.  The watch was made circa 1985 with serial number 888XXXX.    The number 8 in China is seen to be very lucky as it sounds similar to that of the word for \"wealth\" or \"prosper\".  Also the symbol bears close  resemblance  to  that of the mathematical infinity  symbol, which is also important for being seen to bring continued wealth and good fortune. The watch is in original condition, and comes with a Foundwell one year warranty against mechanical failure.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Foundwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6353991747,"sku":"FWW464","price":5888.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2617\/products\/0007-A_70bc0782-dfe1-4671-8771-517e59030884.jpg?v=1441945932"},{"product_id":"rolex-3","title":"Large Size Rolex Precision","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn example of a Rolex 'Precision' model in stainless steel. This is a very clean, handsome and classic dress watch from one of the finest names in horology. The movement inside the case is a Rolex seventeen jewel, manual wind, calibre 1210. The case is fully signed inside and out, still showing the Rolex coronet on the outside and the case serial number 13744 stamped beneath. Inside the case is the model reference number of 8896. The watch dates to circa 1955 and is in very good, original condition throughout. The dial is restored, but not in the last decade at least, as it is showing a great patina. The hands are original Rolex dagger hands to the watch, with the center mounted sweep second hand. The case is sharp and shows very light polishing over the years, but all the necessary Rolex identification is still legible and clear, and the lugs and case detailing are not in any way worn or rounded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Foundwell","offers":[{"title":"1.36 \/ 1.71","offer_id":6354008195,"sku":"FWW","price":4795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2617\/products\/0008-A_11fda2ee-6a1e-4c66-9be1-f28dbe5a222b.jpg?v=1440962131"},{"product_id":"rolex-datejust-thunderbird-1","title":"Rolex Datejust 'Thunderbird' '6609'","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn automatic stainless steel and eighteen carat white gold Rolex Datejust, 'Thunderbird' model. This model is a simple adaptation from the classic rolex Datejust model, which in Europe is known as the 'Turn-O-Graph', but the 'Thunderbird' in North America. The watch was introduced circa 1955, and the major difference is the larger bi-rotating solid gold bezel that surrounds the crystal. This example represents the first run of this evolution, the 6609, from the first reference, 6202 Turn-O-Graph model, that launched in Basel in 1953. This was then upgraded to the 1625 reference in 1959. The Thunderbird moniker for the watch came via the advent of the USAF's adoption of this watch for its aerobatic display team, known as the 'Thunderbirds'.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is little documented history as to how the original connection with Rolex was made, but it was a formal arrangement, as Rolex produced special marked dials for the Team Pilots, and used the Thunderbird name and photographs of their aircraft in their advertisements. This watch is powered by the Rolex 1065 calibre butterfly movement. The watch is in excellent condition with wear commensurate with age. The dial is un-restored and shows some spotting. However, in very good condition for its age. The watch has both model and serial numbers present. The case serial number is a 355 thousand dating it circa 1958, making it one of the last 6609's. The inside of the case back is stamped 6609 and has a date stamp 'I.58' dating it to the first quarter of 1958. 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This Tudor takes up the mantle of the Tudor brand that brought to the market Rolex quality and designed watches, in a more affordable overall package.  The Rolex equivalent to this watch was only ever available in precious metal, and was fitted with various Rolex, in house movements.  This Tudor version was only available in stainless steel, and is fitted with an A Schilds, Swiss made, automatic movement; the caliber 1895.  Another key difference with this watch, compared with the Rolex iteration, is the size of the case.  This case measure 39mm, a giant compared to that of the Rolex's 36mm version.  This is why the watch has been given the moniker; 'Jumbo'!  The watch has a Rolex made case, which is signed on the back.  The crown is a twin lock, water proof screw down with underlined Rolex coronet that is found on Rolex Oyster models.  This is a rare example of dial on this watch.  It has a glossy black dial, with silver writing, with wide and striped hands and markers.  The dial also features the Tudor applied shield logo that replaced the Rose logo in 1969.  The case is in excellent overall condition, with light wear, and not showing signs of being polished.  The smooth domed bezel on this watch really enhance the cleanliness of the overall look.  The dial is in excellent, original un-touched condition with the high gloss black finish.  All the lume plots are in place and in good condition.  The picture appears to show some wear, but this is to the crystal, which has subsequently been replaced.  The watch is fitted on a hand made in Italy, cordovan leather Foundwell band.  The reference is 7017\/0, the watch dates to the early 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underside has full Swiss marks for eighteen carat gold, plus the LC tree mark for LeCoultre as the case maker.  This makes this watch a fully made Jaeger LeCoultre made for and retailed by Cartier.  The watch is powered by a pristine, Geneva striped, Jaeger LeCoultre manual wind P450 \/ 4CBR movement.  This movement is the Rolls Royce of Jaeger LeCoultre movements, and is hard pressed to be equalled by any other watch maker.  The Cartier capital letter signed dial is original, and shows a slight overall spotting to the creamy background.  The eighteen carat gold faceted markers are bright and pop off the dial, and the original dauphine hands and second hand are clean and bright.  The solid eighteen carat gold mesh bracelet is fully marked Cartier, and is removable if an alligator band is preferred.  The watch comes with a Foundwell one year 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luxury company of Serpcio Y Laino, Venezuela.  Two Italian immigrants, Leopoldo Serpico \u0026amp; Vincente Laino, moved form Italy in the early part of the 20th Century with the hope of starting new lives.  In the 1930's they started their business relationship.  A visit by Snr. Laino and negotiated sole rights to distribute Rolex watches in Venezuela, which was experiencing a rising demand for its quality time pieces.   This led to a very successful and lucrative business that lasted until 1966, when the climate in Venezuela changed dramatically making it unsafe to carry on the business.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is powered by the Rolex workhorse automatic movement; caliber 1560.  This movement powered most of the iconic Rolex sports watches of the time, such as the 5512 Submariner.  The watch is in original condition with light wear to the case.  It features an unusual Rolex bezel, that was found on some of these earlier models.  The silvered pie pan dial is also untouched, and in excellent condition featuring all lume plots in tact.  It is set with slim white gold markers set on each hour, and double width markers at the 6 and 9 o'clock positions. The hands are early dagger style complete with original lume.  The case holds strong, legible model number 1601, and serial number 701xxx, dating it to circa 1961.  Most importantly the case back still has the \" S \u0026amp; L ACERO\" engraved into the outside of the case back.  The inside of the case back is also date stamped and marked 1601, and has 1961 III for the third quarter of that year.  It is not unusual that these years do not match exactly, as they were finally assembled often at different times of production.  The watch comes in a Foundwell presentation box, certificate of authenticity from Foundwell, as well as a year warranty against mechanical failure. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foundwell","offers":[{"title":"1.42","offer_id":16749953350,"sku":"fww434","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2617\/products\/0004-1.jpg?v=1457898779"},{"product_id":"rolex-oyster-perpetual-datejust-6605","title":"Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust in stainless steel.    This watch is quite important as it marked the first year of production of what is recognised today as being the \"Datejust\" model.  The watch pre-1957 has been lovingly known as the \"ovettone\", or big egg, due to its large case back in the rear that pushed the watch higher off the wrist.  This was undertaken in order to provide room for the automatic rotor to freely rotate and power the watch.  The introduction of the new lighter and slimmer 1065 caliber movement allowed the case back to be flattened much more into the case, making it sit more flush to the wrist, and ultimately feel more comfortable to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is powered by an early Rolex automatic butterfly rotor movement; caliber 1065.  The watch is in original condition with light wear to the case.  It features an unusual Rolex bezel, that was found on some of these earlier models.  The silvered pie pan dial is also untouched, and in excellent condition featuring all lume plots in tact.  It is set with slim white gold markers set on each hour, and double width markers at the 6 and 9 o'clock positions. The hands are early dagger style complete with original lume.  The date wheel is the more desirable 'roulette wheel' style which rotates between red and black each day. The case holds strong, legible model number 6605, and serial number 366xxx, dating it to circa 1957.  The inside of the case back is also date stamped and marked 6605, and has 1957 I for the first quarter of that year.  The watch comes in a Foundwell presentation box, certificate of authenticity from Foundwell, as well as a year warranty against mechanical failure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foundwell","offers":[{"title":"1.42","offer_id":16750844614,"sku":"fww434","price":4295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2617\/products\/0005-1.jpg?v=1457903610"},{"product_id":"cartier-round-automatic","title":"Cartier Automatic","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartier is perhaps most associated with the Tank wristwatch, but in the 1950s and 1960s, Cartier developed a small number of beautiful round-format watches including the present rare automatic watch in 18k yellow gold from circa 1965. 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However, the real beauty, collect-ability and in fact desirability of this particular example is the fact that the dial has turned a stunning warm dark chocolate colour when strong light is caught on the dial. It is exceptional looking and very eye catching. All of the lume plots are there, as is the lume in the hands, which match to a pleasing ivory colour. The \"Air\" series from Rolex came to pass as a result of Mr. Hans Wilsdorf's, the founder of Rolex, deep admiration for the pilots of the RAF, and the sacrifices made during WWII, and the fact that many had chosen to wear his watches. Even if they were issued with other manufacturers watches by the M.O.D. Rolex introduced a number of \"Air\" branded watches; \"Air Giant\", \"Air Lion\",\"Air Tiger\" and this the \"Air King\". The \"Air King\" is perhaps the best known model in this series, and the only one that has stood the test of time, still featuring in the Rolex stable today. This model is powered by the classic Rolex calibre 1520 automatic movement, with the case marked 5700. This reference was introduced in 1958 by Rolex, with this example having 2.49 million serial number, dates to being manufactured in 1970. The case measures close to 35mm (not including the crown) which is also the same size case used in the Rolex Date model. The watch comes on the original stainless steel Oyster style bracelet, which is in good condition, with little 'sag', and is date stamped for 1971 I, for the first quarter of that year. The inside of the case back is also stamped 'I 70' and has the generic Rolex Date 1500 model stamped into it. This is not incorrect, Rolex would use different mode case backs that were available at the time, and being that this model was quite rare, it is possible that they never even stamped up 5700 model case backs at all, as the date stamp is correct to this watch's production year.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Foundwell","offers":[{"title":"1.36","offer_id":24824520006,"sku":"","price":5695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2617\/products\/0003-A_bde6147b-25d0-43e6-b07a-457dc5d407e1.jpg?v=1469299334"},{"product_id":"rolex-oyster-perpetual","title":"Rolex Oyster Perpetual","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" face=\"csm\" style=\"color: #000000; font-family: csm;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn immaculate and rare stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual with an Explorer style dial. This watch is a very early transitional model as the company stepped away from the smaller, and more bulky sized bubble back models that dominated their offering in the 1930's and '40's. This reference, the 6084, shows a lot of the DNA of what was to become the iconic Datejust model. The serial number for this watch is 878XXX, dating it circa 1953. The case is in excellent, only very lightly polished, condition showing only very light signs of wear, as one would expect from a watch dating back over sixty years. The serial and watch reference numbers are still clean and visible. The dial is original, exceptional and a rare configuration of Arabic numerals that, along with the arrow head markers and oversized Rolex coronet, are all washed with gold. It also still has the round lume plots on all 11 of the hour markers (there is never one present above the coronet). The hands are also original and hold the original lume, and the center seconds sweep hand is a handsome contrasting blued steel. The movement inside the watch is the automatic Rolex 'bubble back' style movement. 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The beautifully made solid gold case has a top lip that allows the photograph element of the piece to be opened. Once opened there are two frames that have the original perspex covers to protect the pictures that will sit beneath. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe outside edge of the case has the full Cartier stamped reference number and is stamped 14k and \"JSCH\", is powered by a pristine, Geneva striped, Jaeger LeCoultre manual wind caliber 101 movement. This movement is the smallest mechanical movement in the world originally launched in 1929, and is hard pressed to be equalled by any other watch maker.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe JSCH mark is for workshop of James Schulz. James Schulz was an independent New York-based watchmaker who began his career at Tiffany \u0026amp; Co., and later worked with Cartier to design and create timepieces. He launched his own business in 1924, and is best known for custom made complicated timepieces. In the 1920's, he conceived the idea to fit the complications of a pocket watch into the case of a wristwatch. His rare and unique platinum minute repeating perpetual calendar single button chronograph button sold at Christie's in November 2006 for over 1.3 million Swiss Francs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cartier capital letter signed dial is original, and is in perfect condition. The eighteen carat gold faceted markers are bright and pop off the dial, and the original gold hands are clean and bright. This piece has come from a private collection, and has been stored in a safety deposit box almost since the day it was purchased. Therefore the condition of this piece, both the frame itself, and the watch movement and dial, are essentially as if it were new. 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These hands, again, were an important function for a military watch when being used for operations at night, along with the application of white paint to the tip of the seconds sweep hand.  The watch is powered by the more unusual Landeron calibre 13 manual wind movement.  A further rarity for this movement for a Heuer watch is that the bridge is stamped 'Heuer' and has a movement serial number.  More often than not, at this time, they were not branded.  The inside of the case is also marked 'Heuer' and has an early serial number starting 51XXX.  This dates the watch to the early part of the 1940's.  This reference is different from the 345 and 347 which had larger, more rounded lugs, and the three-register 2447.  This, very wearable size case, has straight lugs, and has only been seen with a two-register configuration.  It is more commonly powered by the Valjoux 22.  The case has signs of very light signs of polishing, the snap case back especially.  This may have possibly been to 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Auricoste.  Auricoste was established in France in 1854 and were renowned for their marine chronometers.  Both the French Air Force and Navy had relied on Auricoste for precision timing both personal and within aircraft and ships.  This relationship continues today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore it is believed that this piece was commissioned for either a very high ranking member of the French Air Force or Navy.  Given that the piece dates to the 1930's, it would make more sense for it to be a member the French Navy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clock is a stunning 8 day manual wind movement by Auricoste.  The dial is a stunning sector dial with broad blued steel hands that clearly show off the time.  It is set and would from opening one of the two doors on the cube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe calendar is set with a month and week day pair of ivory wheels that each hand engraved and inked with both black and red ink.  These can be set at the bringing of the month, and do not need to be changed again until the new month.  These are, of course, in French.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese exact types of desk compendiums were made for a few different luxury retailers and have been found with different brand names on the dials.  There are examples with 'Kirby Beard Paris' (an old English retailer who established a luxury boutique in Paris in 1878) \u0026amp; 'Hermès' on the dial.  They all have French markings on the case, so they were all made in the same workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of the piece is excellent throughout.  There is very slight wear to bottom of the thermometer.  The clock dial is stunning and perfect, as are the other dials, and the wheels of the calendar, which also move freely.  It is worth stressing the rarity and quality of this piece.  There has not been another one of these seen by Auricoste.  Made in France, circa 1935.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foundwell","offers":[{"title":"4 \/ 3 \/ 3","offer_id":35634268940,"sku":"8895","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2617\/products\/0003-D_76008f1e-b2b3-4010-a9c9-e6dab1670864.jpg?v=1532554880"},{"product_id":"cartier-travel-clock","title":"Cartier Travel Clock","description":"\u003cp\u003eA chrome plated and leather covered mechanical, eight day, folding, Cartier travel clock with alarm function.  \u003cspan\u003eThe clock design was originally conceived by Jaeger LeCoultre in the 1920's, and was called the 'Ados', and came in a variety of different shapes and formats, and was made by Jaeger for many other notable retailers at the time such as Hermès, Cartier and Asprey. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular example is, in fact, a piece made in house by the then Cartier watch and clock makers; European Watch \u0026amp; Clock Company.  “E. 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Co. pieces fetch a premium, and are seen as truly original Cartier time pieces.  This clock has the movement and case all fully signed European Watch \u0026amp; Clock Co., and is stamped both on the leather case, and on the back plate of the clock under the serial number with Cartier reference stamps. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe protective cover of the dial folds back on itself to become the stand for the clock once placed in position.  The dial has a stunning anodized copper finish, with the center polished to a high shine and is fully signed, including the number '8' above the six o'clock position.  This signifies that the mechanical movement is an eight day movement, meaning once fully wound, it will have enough power to run for eight days without being wound again.  The dial features beautiful applied copper arrow head markers, and the hands are a stunning dauphine shape.  There is an additional smaller hand which, is for the setting the alarm.  This can be switched on through the main winding stem.  This is truly a very rare indeed clock, presented in excellent original condition.  There are slight losses to the leather in small areas of the frame, and the dial has a line of discoloration running down from the twelve o'clock marker.  However, for its age, it is in excellent condition.  Made in Switzerland, circa 1930's.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foundwell","offers":[{"title":"4 \/ 2.5 \/ 1","offer_id":35634742860,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2617\/products\/0005-A_82f0079a-4bfb-4384-b144-7a274c61cbaf.jpg?v=1493057434"}],"url":"https:\/\/foundwell.com\/collections\/time.oembed","provider":"Foundwell","version":"1.0","type":"link"}