Revolution: The Evolution of the Rolex Sport Watch
To celebrate Rolex's centennial, today Antiquorum is staging one of the largest-ever auctions of the brand's signature sports models. The marquee draw? A rare 1957 Submariner, which was issued to the elite Special Boat Section of the Royal Marines. This particular piece—pre-auction estimate: $175,000-$225,000—was buried on a beach for 40 years until one of those annoying dudes with a metal detector dug it up in pristine condition (seriously). Still, our favorite is the 1958 Antimagnetic Oyster Chronograph dubbed the "Jean-Claude Killy" (pictured, and named after the French Olympic skier), for its alluring, super-scarce stainless steel and pale blue numerals. Best of all, at a measly 80 to 120 grand, it's practically a bargain.
Revolution: The Evolution of the Rolex Sport Watch, today at New York TimeZone, 595 Madison Ave., 5th Floor, NYC, (805) 496-3036 antiquorum.com
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06:01:00 AM on
04/17/08
you're a retard if you pay this much for a watch
06:01:00 AM on
04/17/08
Wow a retard huh? Better head down to the mall and get yourself a citizen then.
06:01:00 AM on
04/18/08
and what may i ask is wrong with the citizen. i like rolex and have a nice fancy for watches in general. i myself prefer the zenith but, still support the citizen. you have start somewhere.
06:01:00 AM on
04/18/08
This watch is sick. The price makes me sick, but yeah, I dig this watch.