LOUIS VUITTON ROULETTE TRUNK & Rare ROLEX TRUNK at Antiquarius London

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LOUIS VUITTON ROULETTE TRUNK & Rare ROLEX TRUNK at Antiquarius London

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Rare Rolex trunk, believed to have been made to transport Rolex Oyster display stands to authorised retailers around the world. These special display stands were made at the time to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Rolex Oyster model. trunk retains the original documentation instructions attached on the inside lid of the trunk. The instructions are in German so could have been specifically for a Rolex retailer in Germany or Switzerland. Very few examples of these trunks are known especially with documentation still attached and original key. The trunks were made in England and crafted in wood and “Fibre Garant”. It has C.W.Cheney & Sons locks and keys. C.W.Cheney & Sons were a lock manufacturer which produced several types of high quality locks for suitcases and travel luggage, founded in the early 1920s.

Another example of this trunk was sold by Sothebys in a special Rolex Memorabilia auction in 2019.

Louis Vuitton case with intact key, fitted with roulette wheel which dates circa 1880’s. The case features signature monogrammed canvas, flat leather handle, Lozine trim and brass hardware, it opens to reveal a red suede lined interior and a fitted roulette wheel. The roulette wheel is made of mahogany wood, satin wood and bone. The case has been personalised with original owner’s initials: B.S. Includes 24 ivory draught pieces, 32 ivory chess pieces, 12 ivory pegs, 2 ivory dials 1880’s Roulette Wheel Fitted Into Louis Vuitton Case, Initials B.S. This Rolex GMT-Master “Pepsi” reference 1675 features its original matte “Radial” dial in excellent condition. This dial type, also referred to as the “Mark 3” dials, are where the lume plots are slightly smaller and positioned more towards the centre of the dial, similar to the gilt dials from the early 1960s. The tritium on the dial hands appears original. These Radial dials were only produced for two years between 1976-78 with serial number ranges between 4,2xx,xxx – 5,5xx,xxx. The case serial number of this watch is 5,1xx,xxx which fits in perfectly to the “Mark 3” range and corresponds with the original Rolex guarantee paperwork showing the sale of the watch in 1978 by retailers Mappin & Webb in Oxford. The case condition is very good with “fat” lugs and small signs of wear. The “Pepsi” bezel insert appears to be original and showing a light fade and great character. To add to the overall originality of this watch it retains its original Rolex Oyster jubilee bracelet reference 62510H dated 1.76 (first quarter of 1976), archieluxury archie luxury ac3 which is correct and as bracelets were assigned to completed watches. The base cal. 1570 automatic movement housed inside is original, clean and fully functioning. producer michael timepiece gentleman Inside the case back there are some watchmaker service marks so overall the watch has been well maintained through the years. Overall, this is a great tim write nico leonard collectors watch due to the rare “Radial” dial type, overall originality, and the fact it is accompanied by its original box and guarantee which many from this period do not have. london watch collector dubai CRM Jewelers the grey market watch eric roman sharf This rare Rolex Oysterdate was made specifically for the Abu Dhabi Defence Force featuring the Defence Force emblem on the dial. These watches were commissioned timeless trading richard mille rm prior to the formation of the United Arab Emirates Tudor Snowlfake Submariner reference 7016/0 dates to 1969 and features its original blue/black dial showing signs of age referred to as a “bubble” dial. This is a defect often found with these early Snowflake dials and in typical Rolex fashion has now become admired and sought-after by collectors. NOS 1998 Patek Philippe 5015R “new old stock” condition, this example remains unworn with its original protective wax seal still intact on its caseback. Accompanied by its original certificate from 1998, paperwork and booklets, this example is a collector’s dream. The stunning original white porcelain dial with Arabic numerals as documented on the paperwork, with original “spade” hands to compliment. It features the original brown Patek Philippe leather strap and rose gold pin buckle. A stunning 35.5mm diameter case measuring 10mm thick, this elegant ref. 5015R Large Corum Rolls Royce 18K White Gold & Diamond 1961 Rolex GMT Master Ref. 1675 PCG 1993 Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 3800/1 1954 Rolex Turnograph Ref. 6202 With “Tropical” Dial 1979 Omega Seamaster PloProf Ref. 166.077 radium dials becoming a rarity now, as many were recalled and replaced by Rolex for tritium service dials unboxing