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1960's ROLEX Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - 18K White Gold & Diamonds
Very Rare & Exquisite - All Original - 1 Year Warranty

All Original Rolex - Very Rare & Exquisite - Special Creation for Bucherer

Excellent Condition - Serviced by Former Rolex Watchmaker - 1 Year Warranty

Today's offering showcases this rare and exquisite Rolex creation. It is all-original and stunning - our photos couldn't do it justice.

This glamorous vintage Rolex is among the most evocative ladies’ designs of the 1960s — a diamond-set cocktail watch that perfectly balanced jewelry artistry with Rolex precision.

It is a special creation made for Bucherer - according to Bucherer advertisement from the period, watches this this were made exclusively for the Swiss retailer. As Hess and Dowling state in their authoritative work on Rolex, watches like this are, "in fact, the last hand made Rolex watches."

Bejeweled with diamonds highlighted by six full brilliants, the 18K white Rolex gold case is absolutely stunning! Showcasing a beautiful open geometric design, this cocktail watch as it is called, added the perfect finishing touch to outfits worn to galas, award ceremonies, or other special gatherings.

The brilliant diamonds are white, near flawless, and full of fire as one would expect from original Rolex factory set diamonds. Despite it small size, its thick case and bracelet give it quite a substantial feel.

We were fortunate to acquire this important Rolex in pleasing all-original condition, down to the untouched dial, hands and original winding crown. It has a beautiful fancy brick link bracelet.

Its case is in excellent condition with light wear and light signs of previous polishing. Its original silver dial is in excellent condition. Despite what the photos seem to suggest, its slight aging is hardly visible to the naked eye..

One of our Master Watchmakers who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker (for many years now Rolex does not "certify" they only "train"), has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, installing a new correct Rolex mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive poising, timing, testing and regulation (an $895 value).

It is running very strong and true, keeping time essentially on par with a brand new Rolex.

For the finishing touch, we have meticulously detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Accompanying the watch is a Rolex - Bucherer spoon from the era that showcased the companies' partnership.

Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate attesting to the watch’s performance.

If you are looking for a true treasure for that special someone in your life, this is it. Modern Rolexes don't match the charm and romance of this vintage original.

Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. As mentioned, one used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.

Timepiece's Finer Points:
Dial: Light silver, signed Rolex and Precision, white gold dart indexes, original, excellent condition	Crystal: Acrylic, vintage, very good condition Please inquire if you would like a new crystal installed.
Case: 18K white gold, signed Rolex and hallmarked and stamped, encrusted with 66 diamonds, diamonds are very high quality, two-body, polished and brushed, 16mm wide (excluding crown) 41mm long lug tip-to-tip	Band: 18K white gold brick link bracelet, original, correctly stamped, dual size settings, fits a wrist up to 6.75 inches on larger setting, excellent condition The length could be adjusted by a jeweler.
Movement: Signed Rolex, caliber 1400, rhodium plated, 17 ruby jewels, Kif-flex shock resistance in two places, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator	Functions: Hours and Minutes
Crown: Original, signed Rolex

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Detailed Appraisal:

Manufacturer: Rolex
Country of origin: Switzerland
Year built: c. 1960's

Functions: Hours and Minutes
Designed for: Women
Case material: 18K white gold with diamonds

Case markings (inside): Rolex, Geneva, 18K, Geneva, Coronet logo, Swiss Liberty Head hallmark,
Case condition: Its case is in excellent condition with light wear and light signs of previous polishing.
Dimensions: 16mm wide (excluding crown) 41mm long lug tip-to-tip
Dial: Light silver, signed Rolex and Precision, white gold dart indexes, original, excellent condition
Hands: Original, white gold "diamonds"
Movement type: Signed Rolex, caliber 1400, rhodium plated, 17 ruby jewels, Kif-flex shock resistance in two places, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator

Movement Jewels: 17 rubies
Band: 18K white gold brick link bracelet, original, correctly stamped, dual size settings, fits a wrist up to 6.75 inches on larger setting, excellent condition

The length could be adjusted by a jeweler.
Crystal type: Acrylic, vintage, very good condition

Please inquire if you would like a new crystal installed.
Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker (for many years now Rolex does not "certify" they only "train"), has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, installing a new correct Rolex mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive poising, timing, testing and regulation (a $895 value).
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running very strong and true, keeping time essentially on par with a brand new Rolex.
Warranty: 1-year warranty. Please message us for details.

Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. As mentioned, one used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate

Connoisseur of Time is not affiliated with Rolex S.A. or Rolex USA.

100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price. Simply notify us and send it back anytime within 30 days after it has been received. Our goal is to exceed your expectations throughout the buying experience. View our feedback and shop with confidence.

Connoisseur of Time, Inc.
1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Suite 6-343
Suwanee, GA 30024
U.S.A.

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Connoisseur of Time, Inc.
1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Suite 6-343
Suwanee, GA 30024
U.S.A.

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
10am - 4pm EST

Closed Saturdays & Sundays.

Our Selling & Shipping Information:

100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with it, you are welcome to return it in the condition it was sold anytime within 30 days for a full refund of the purchase price. Our goal is to exceed your expectations throughout the buying experience. We hope you love it!
The water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We don't recommend getting a vintage watch wet - and really don't recommend showering or diving with it - even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.
We have extensive international shipping experience. In the last 12 years we have safely shipped thousands of high value watches around the world (to over 70 countries!).
All items are packaged very carefully and mailed in large reinforced shipping boxes appropriate for high value items so you don't need to worry about your watch arriving safely. Wait until you see how big the box is that your watch is coming in!

(Please do remember though that while we do our very best and have careful procedures and quality control inspections - we will again fully re-test the proper functioning of your watch after you pay, right before we send it to you - from time to time some courier workers don't handle packages the way we think that they would want their own packages to be handled.

Watches are ultra-precision instruments, and the timekeeping of most is governed by a small spring that is only about 1/8 the thickness of a human hair. The vast majority of our watches arrive safely and problem free. However at times vintage watches and their hairsprings can be sensitive to rough courier handling or just having a difficult trip to you.

But even on a bad day there's still good news... We offer a full one-year warranty on virtually every watch we sell (unless occasionally specifically stated otherwise), so if anything happens to it in transit or goes wrong anytime in the first year, we will gladly repair it for you at no charge. Yes, even the older vintage watches. So sit back, relax, and dream about the first place where you're going to wear your new watch!
Our official warranty in many ways mirrors those of a number of the watch manufacturers and covers the proper timekeeping of the movement. It does not cover things like abuse, being dropped, crystals, bracelets, crowns, case parts etc. or water resistance. While we are the sole determinants of what qualifies for warranty work.... even if you have a problem that you don't think will qualify for coverage, tell us about it anyway. We are here to serve and just might be able to help you.
Winning bidders must fully pay within 48 hours of the end of the auction. After 48 hours the watch will be relisted.
To be fair to all bidders, we make it our practice not to end an auction early.
Because of the high rate of lost items and number of fraudulent payments, we do not sell or ship to Indonesia or Africa.

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1960's ROLEX Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - 18K White Gold & Diamonds Very Rare & Exquisite - All Original - 1 Year Warranty

Detailed Appraisal:

Manufacturer: Rolex

Country of origin: Switzerland

Year built: c. 1960's

Functions: Hours and Minutes

Designed for: Women

Case material: 18K white gold with diamonds

Case markings (inside): Rolex, Geneva, 18K, Geneva, Coronet logo, Swiss Liberty Head hallmark,

Case condition: Its case is in excellent condition with light wear and light signs of previous polishing.

Dial: Light silver, signed Rolex and Precision, white gold dart indexes, original, excellent condition

Hands: Original, white gold "diamonds"

Movement type: Signed Rolex, caliber 1400, rhodium plated, 17 ruby jewels, Kif-flex shock resistance in two places, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator

Movement Jewels: 17 rubies

Band: 18K white gold brick link bracelet, original, correctly stamped, dual size settings, fits a wrist up to 6.75 inches on larger setting, excellent condition The length could be adjusted by a jeweler.

Crystal type: Acrylic, vintage, very good condition

1960's ROLEX Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - 18K White Gold & Diamonds
Very Rare & Exquisite - All Original - 1 Year Warranty

Band: 18K white gold brick link bracelet, original, correctly stamped, dual size settings, fits a wrist up to 6.75 inches on larger setting, excellent condition

The length could be adjusted by a jeweler.