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Stock number:This gilt dial Submariner 5513 from 1965 was sent to us by a client in early 2014 for verification after he purchased it elsewhere. This is not a service we normally provide, but we were delighted to confirm that he had bought a good watch ! Note that all such gilt dial Subs will have the depth rating presented in the earlier style, with metres defined before feet.
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Stock number:Rarely does our collecting direction turn from the enlightened path that is old Rolex tool watches, but we could make an exception for a 1970 Tudor 7031/0 chronograph with a dial in the condition of this one ! Would we wear it ? No, but we can appreciate it for what is. For fellow geeks ( if you are reading this page, it may be time to face facts ), the movement is a 7734 calibre and the case number is in the 756xxx range.
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Stock number:This rare Rolex 3525 chronograph in stainless steel belongs to a charming client of Miltons and has been in his family since the time of WWII. We have been advising him about the watch since 2008! Many similar watches were supplied to allied POWs directly from Rolex; the company’s founder Hans Wilsdorf insisted these officers did not pay for their watches until the war was over, but apparently was not let down by any!
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Stock number:Such is Miltons’ reputation for its specialist knowledge of Rolex watches that a number of national police forces and criminal asset recovery bodies often ask us for expert opinion. This small scan formed part of a detailed report we wrote recently about an “18ct gold Rolex Day-Date model 18238” which comprised some genuine parts but also had a full diamond bezel and diamond-set bracelet which had never seen the inside of a Rolex factory. Such information can be vital for the police, courts and other bodies, so that they may establish the true value of a criminal’s assets or confiscated property. Albeit in gold of some purity, this was quite a poor quality fake component. A well-defined image of Minerva’s head should form part of the Swiss hallmark on a genuine Rolex clasp from this era…..not a cartoon stamp of Ena Sharples!
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Stock number:The interior of the case-back of this old Rolex Submariner can tell us much. Clearly it is from a 5508 model, but we can also see that it was manufactured in “III.1958” which means the third quarter of 1958. Sale to the public might commonly be at least a year or two later than this. Case-backs were marked with such date stamps from the 1950s until the mid-1970s, though for most of these years a two digit year-code was used, such that a “I.72” case-back was made in the first three months of 1972. The other, hand-made scribings are service marks which can themselves be decoded. LON 1/80 92488 shows a watch visited the service division of Rolex UK in January 1980 and the job number was 92488. At Miltons we maintain an extensive database of these service dates and numbers, which prove very useful in cross-referencing watches and service histories of vintage Rolex models.
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Stock number:In 2014 we were very pleased to add this late 1950s Rolex Submariner to Miltons’ special selection. The diver’s model had been evolving quickly since its launch in 1954 and this 5508 version featured the 1530 calibre movement which would then be used in many models for several decades. The 5508 Submariner itself was inevitably destined for a short life and its small winding crown / lack of crown guards would both be addressed in the 5512 of 1959 and the non-chronometer 5513 of 1962. The dial seen here is a Rolex service dial fitted over 20 years ago; the original would have featured gilt (gold colour) text.
Stock number:The anti-magnetic Rolex Milgauss was re-introduced a few years ago in three variants. This is the 116400 GV which features a unique green synthetic sapphire crystal. One normally sees it with the dark dial underneath but we thought clients of Miltons might like to see what the glass looks like without such background interference.
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Stock number:In early 2015 we were delighted to purchase this 1978 Sea-Dweller model 1665, fitted with what collectors term the “Mark 1” dial and coming with its original chronometer certificate. The Sea-Dweller was designed for saturation diving as part of an extraordinary co-operation between Rolex and the French diving company Comex which continued for many decades thereafter. Earlier versions had red writing on the dial but a “Great White” 1665 like this is also highly sought after.
Stock number: Dials for 3155 calibre Day-Date models.Miltons keep an extensive stock of Rolex parts worth over six-figures in its own right (often sourced from Rolex agents who lost their franchises, or needed to raise some money quickly back in the days when parts were supplied more freely). We usually keep these parts for our own, exclusive use but it is worth showing here the selection of dials we have at the time of writing which we would be prepared to fit into a white gold or platinum Day-Date.
Stock number:Here at Miltons we can’t be arbiters of taste, but we do enjoy spotting what’s right and what’s not. This 18ct Rolex Daytona offered to us in July 2015 looks like a 116598RBOW “Rainbow” model……but it’s not. The coloured stone bezel was not made by Rolex, nor was the dial. Those sub-dials should have the gold-crystal effect, not the camouflage finish they do here. Most obvious of all, the model reference 116528 confirms that this watch left Geneva with a plain gold bezel. A genuine Rolex at heart, but it has had third party work of arguable value / detriment carried out on it. Out of interest, we mentioned this watch to one of our favourite Rolex main agents who confirmed that the genuine coloured bezel costs so much to make because, on average, seven baguette-cut gem-stones out of every ten break before being successfully fitted into place. I’ll not wear mine for dry stone walling then.
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Stock number: 12-38-039Stainless steel Rolex GMT-Master II model 16710 T with black dial, blue / red bezel insert and Oysterlock 78790A bracelet. This superb Z068xxxx case-number watch with 3185 calibre movement is from the last year of production and comes with Rolex boxes, GMT-Master booklet, red swing-tag and UK papers from Mappin & Webb in Glasgow dated May 2007. Please note that it has the desirable “stick” dial, where the number “II” after GMT-Master is denoted by two straight lines rather than a serif-ed or roman style of numeral. We have had it serviced by a Rolex-trained watchmaker in Summer 2015. It is in generally excellent condition, our only comment being that the case-back / bottom edge of the case-side below nine o’clock looks as if it has been polished to minimise a slight bump. The fatter, NEW equivalent GMT-Master is now £5,600 but this earlier, less bulky and more colourful model has an army of followers who have chased prices ever higher since it was discontinued. Available from the new Miltons store at 36 Borough Pavement, Birkenhead.
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Stock number:Collectors of Rolex watches appreciate more than anything the small differences found between one type of dial and another. The Daytona Cosmograph 1652x series was manufactured for about twelve years from 1988, but this first version of their dials is distinctive. Note the so-called “floating Cosmograph,” that word being conspicuously orphaned below the lines of text which it soon rose to join in the next (and all later) versions. Did you also notice that the “6” in the lowest sub-dial is inverted, so that it looks like a “9”?
Stock number:The Rolex Air-King line had a long and sometimes varied history, but for the last twenty years it has simply been the entry-level model in steel (or steel and white metal). Finally, in 2015 it has been phased out altogether and replaced by less characterful Oyster Perpetual models. To celebrate its passing, here is a picture of an unusual variant which crossed our path : a bicolour version! This is in fact a 5501 model with 9-million case number and 1520 calibre movement. You won’t see many of these, but it is not the only odd Air-King. Have you seen an Air-King-Date, or a Domino’s Pizza Air-King?
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Stock number: FAKE ! FAKE ! FAKE !It is frustrating that we are often asked to make an offer to buy an enquirer’s “Rolex” that is, in fact, patently FAKE. The real version of this watch costs over £50,000 new – but this is NOT a genuine 116506. Even our cleaning lady noted that the sub-dials are impossibly positioned for a 4130 calibre movement, adding correctly that “Those indices are clearly wrong, too.” Had she spotted the incorrect coronet, the low “6” on the hour sub-dial or some of the more subtle failures evident here, we might have been impressed.
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Stock number:This mid-1970s Sea-Dweller model 1665 originally had one of the rare “double red” dials, as recalled by its owner when selling it to us. This is consistent with its 4-million case number and the straight text of “ROLEX” across the case-back. In 2004 it enjoyed a service by Rolex UK and at that time was fitted with this rather rare, luminova service dial with all-white text. Note the single word “SWISS” at the bottom of the dial, rather than the “SWISS – T < 25” seen on earlier dials on which tritium was the luminous material.
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Stock number: 22-53-005The Rolex 5513 Submariner existed in many forms from 1962 until about 1990. This is one of the earliest and rarest – with significant individual history. Note the early, pointed crown guards, the gilt text on the dial, the small silver underline and “double Swiss” anomaly at the bottom of the dial. This particular, early 1960s watch was provided for one of the Challengers in the Americas Cup sailing races. Rolex realised long ago that associating their watches with the very best in any field is a sound marketing tactic! Click on the pictures to see the very rare dial features in close-up.
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Stock number: SEE WATCH TEAMDo you need EXTRA LINKS for your stainless steel or bimetal Rolex? We have acquired a significant stock of excellent or even unused links. You could save a significant sum if we can spare the ones you need! Common examples would be :
steel Jubilee 62510 link : £39
bicolour Jubilee 62523 link : from £59
steel Oyster 78350 link : £39
steel Jubilee 63130 / 63160 / 63200 / 63600 link : £65
bicolour Jubilee 63133 / 63163 / 63203 / 63603 link : £99
All prices subject to review without notice. Please contact the Miltons watch team at our Liverpool St. John’s store to discuss availability and latest prices. Please note that we sell only steel and bimetal links. Our fee is for supplying and fitting the link(s) only and does not include any verification or testing of the watch or bracelet submitted. Please note that we do NOT supply the trade or do any business by post.
Stock number:In early 2017 Miltons purchased these dazzling pre-owned ladies’ Rolex Datejusts in white, yellow and even pink / three-colour gold, all set to varying degrees with sparkling diamonds! They have a combined new RRP of around £175,000 but our clients now have the opportunity to buy each for a fraction of its new price. Please click on the picture once and then a second time in order to see it much larger on your computer / tablet, or click on the menu for “Ladies’ Gold Rolex” to see the individual pieces in more detail. UPDATE : some of the watches in this photo have now sold.
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Stock number:Daytona destruction! Who takes a good watch and messes about with it, such that it loses most of its inherent qualities and will now be almost unserviceable? We do not like the third-party, unofficial trade in “bespoke” pieces like this watch (originally a steel Rolex Daytona 116520), that seem designed for buyers with more money than sense or taste. The poor quality skeleton dial, failing bezel and generic rubber strap (not shown) all destroy value. Left alone, this watch might by now have been worth a five figure sum. Chopped apart and with inferior, non-Rolex parts added it will costs thousands to restore and its value in this form is a fraction of what it could have been.
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Stock number: PPT/INS/ex 12-59-053UPDATED DETAILS following insurance replacement of watch head: Mid-size bicolour Rolex Datejust head unworn and in delivery stickers, model 178273 with champagne / diamond dot dial dial. Has international Rolex warranty card dated October 2016. Fitted on Jubilee 63163 bracelet (ref 4WF) and retaining boxes, Datejust booklet etc, all from client’s original watch. The NEW RRP is now £8,600!
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Stock number:Anyone interested in vintage professional or sports Rolex watches from the 1950s ff may like to follow the Instagram account @Haywood_Milton_Rolex
We hope to showcase there some of the rare and wonderful pieces we see or own, reflecting our specialist interest in this area. Please bear with us while we find our way with this new medium!
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Stock number: Insurance replacement ref PE/HM31mm / mid-size stainless steel and white metal Rolex Datejust model 178274 on Jubilee 63160 bracelet with bright white / roman numeral dial. In superb condition with original boxes, Datejust booklet, numbered green swing-tag and UK warranty card from Ernest Jones / Leslie Davis dated June 2013. The NEW RRP is now £5,750! Available from Miltons of Church Street, Liverpool city centre.
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Stock number: See main listing!This watch is now in stock, but we are offering it first to those who expressed provisional interest while it was being serviced. Please view the full, live listing by clicking here
The picture opposite shows the bezel before it was replaced by Rolex UK.
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Stock number: Follow links to individual listingsNight and Day – which are you? It’s strange that we find ourselves with both these beautiful, diamond-set Omega Speedmasters, one with dusky blue-black mother of pearl dial and the other with misty white. Their unique case numbers are within just ten of each other! If you’re feeling sunny and bright, click here for more details. If you’re more mysterious and moody, click here to indulge your dark side! Update : the black mother of pearl version has now sold.
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Stock number: 72-56-019Bicolour Rolex GMT-Master II model 16713 “Root–Beer” with bronze-colour dial on Oysterlock 78793A bracelet. Manufactured around 2002, it is one of the last “pierced lug” models — but which correctly bears the upgraded, solid end-link bracelet. A genuine “new old stock” bezel insert originally supplied by Rolex UK has been fitted. The watch is in very pleasing condition but with some wear to the bracelet and crown. Comes with Rolex boxes, GMT-Master booklet, our own warranty card and a certificate from the ALR Watch Register confirming that we checked it with them. The nearest NEW equivalent is now £14,300 but in recent years the earlier “Root-beer” has had a market of its own.
We cannot accept cash for items of such high value. Please ask for one of our watch specialists if you would like to view the watch in our private / secure sales facility or to enquire about acceptable payment methods.
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Stock number: 52-40-002“PEPSI” Rolex GMT-Master II, UK-supplied in February 2021 with international warranty card and both swing-tags! In pristine condition, barely worn before it was sold to us. One of the most desperately sought after models, this watch is available TODAY. Rolex GMT-Master II, so-called “Pepsi” model 126710BLRO with black dial and that distinctive, two-tone bezel on Jubilee 69200 bracelet. We are aware that main agents have hundreds of outstanding requests for this model which at the current rate of supply would not be met for decades. Having paid well over RRP for it ourselves, we are in turn selling it at a significant premium to the list price. Ask for our Rolex-trained specialists Phil or Paul to discuss this watch with you. Comes with original boxes, GMT-Master II booklet, both swing-tags and new-style warranty card dated February 2021. It was first sold by The Watches of Switzerland Group (Goldsmiths etc). The notional NEW RRP of this model is £7,750 but if you try to find one, prepare to be disappointed.
Please note that we cannot accept cash for items of such high value. Please ask for one of our watch specialists if you would like to view the watch in our private / secure sales facility or to enquire about acceptable payment methods.
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Stock number: 82-42-0072018 UK-supplied example of one of the most sought-after models, in excellent condition and available TODAY! Rolex “Pepsi” GMT-Master II model 126710 BLRO with black dial and that distinctive, two-tone bezel on Jubilee 69200 bracelet. We are aware of main agents with hundreds of outstanding requests for this model which at the current rate of supply will not be met for decades. Having paid well over RRP for it ourselves, we are in turn selling it at a significant premium to the list price. Comes with original boxes, GMT-Master II booklet, both swing-tags, delivery bezel protector and UK warranty card from Aurum Group (it was specifically Mappin & Webb) dated 2018….even a bag of the original delivery stickers! The notional NEW RRP of this model is £7,750 but if you try to find one at that price you should prepare to be disappointed. Available from Miltons of Chester, under the famous clock.
Please note that we cannot accept cash for items of such high value. Please ask for one of our watch specialists if you would like to view the watch in our private / secure sales facility or to enquire about acceptable payment methods.
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Stock number:What’s this? A new section on Miltonaires for “Vintage and Collectible Rolex” ? Yes, it’s finally here !
Miltons have built a commercial reputation for selling a fine selection of modern, pre-owned Rolex, but our Watch Team’s specialist knowledge and interest extends to vintage Rolex ( click here for more details.) For some years the international specialist collector / dealer communities have seen glimpses of rare treasures that the various Miltons companies have negotiated to buy or take in part-exchange from other collectors, private sellers, former professional divers, other jewellers, auction houses, estates and so on. Some of the treasures we currently hold are SEVEN Comex Submariners and Sea-Dwellers, even more UK military-issue 5513 and 5517 Submariners, a few Submariner 5508 and 6536/1s, a host of 5513 Submariners with various gilt or otherwise interesting dials, red and white Submariner 1680s, a 16800, Double Red and Great White Sea-Dweller 1665s, a couple of GMT-Master 6542s including one with its original Bakelite bezel, EIGHT GMT-Master 1675s (including gilt dials), a GMT-Master 16750 and a SeaKing 116710LN, FIVE Explorer 1016s (1 gilt dial), THREE Explorer 5500s, an Explorer 14270 Blackout, FOUR Orange-Hand / “Disco Dial” 1655 Explorer IIs, THREE Milgauss 1019s, a Cosmograph 6263 and a Royal Navy Clearance Diver DSSD 116660.
Our intention is to start actively marketing those of which we have most examples at the more reasonable range of value — so you might expect to see 5513 and 1680 Submariners, 1675 GMT-Masters, Explorer II 1655, Explorer 1016 and similar watches, which we hope to roll out from mid-2023 as they are readied for sale. We are currently having a number of watches serviced by a major and well-known Approved (and vintage specialist) Rolex watch-maker in preparation for sale.
Would we sell some of the mega-pieces in our collection? Well, they say everything is for sale at the right price !
The watches in the attached pictures will not all be immediately available, but they give some indication of the interesting pieces to come.
In the meantime, you might like to take a closer look at some interesting old Rolex among this selection of photo-essays : click here
Stock number: HM-PE-PA-MWHave you seen our new collection of Vintage and Collectible Rolex Watches yet ? If not, please click here
Further treasures are set to be released in the coming months !
Stock number: Misc PT - PO 114864SPARE ROLEX BOXES for sale ! Most between £75 and £120 . . .
We have a surplus of this type of Rolex boxes, which were supplied with new Rolex watches from around 2004-2014.
SMALL and MEDIUM sizes are available, usually referred to as ref 30.00.xx, 39137.xx or “Samoa” and ref 31.00.xx, 39139.xx or “Moorea” respectively.
Boxes from c.2004-2010 came with a solid, oval watch cushion that was not well suited to ladies’ watches with short bracelets.
Boxes from c.2010-2014 came with a squashy “E”-shape cushion that would hold most watches comfortably.
Each box or set will be priced individually to reflect condition, completeness etc and sold as it is.
We will not swap parts from one box or set to another.
Rolex main agents often grabbed the first box that came to hand when selling a watch, but steel watches were commonly intended to come in smaller boxes / bicolour watches in medium.
Available currently ONLY at Miltons in St.John’s Centre, Liverpool.
Stock number: 116500124300Some very desirable stock coming through !
An unworn steel Daytona 116500 and an unworn OP41 with “Tiffany” blue dial, both available shortly !
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