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When you think of high end watches, Rolex is most likely the first name to pop into your mind. This gorgeous ladies Rolex is made of 18K yellow gold and stainless steel. It features a scratch-proof sapphire crystal watch face and Swiss Automatic movement. This watch is made of the finest materials available and is valued at $7,500.00 retail.

The auction states, “Rolex is easily the most famous high-end watch line in the world. It is also the most recognizable and arguably one of the most durable watches in existence. The beginning of the company can be traced to 1905 when Hans Wilsdorf and W Davis established their watch company called Wilsdorf and Davis. 3 years later the name was changed to Rolex. At this time, pocket watches were more popular than wristwatches but Rolex had a vision, and that vision was that one day wristwatches would far surpass pocket watches in popularity. They were right. Through the years Rolex is credited with building the first truly water proof watch called the ‘Oyster’. The first watch with an automatic date called the ‘Datejust’. And the first diving watch resistant to 100 meters called the ‘Submariner’.”