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What's a bust down Rolex?

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What's a bust down Rolex?
A bust down Rolex refers to a luxury Rolex watch that has been disassembled by a jeweler or other industry professional in order to adorn it with gemstones. A bust down Rolex, which is also referred to as “iced out” or “fully flooded,” is a Rolex that has been heavily modified so that its dial, bracelet and bezel are set with diamonds or other stones. Find a collection of vintage Rolex watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 29, 2024
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Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Finished T. Blue Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Made T. Blue Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 35...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Sky Dweller 18kt Yellow Gold Silver Dial Brown Leather Mens Watch 326138
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This distinctive 18ct Rolex Sky-Dweller 326138 watch has been designed for global executives. The red triangle always points to the time at home whilst the conventional hour hands ca...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 116518
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 116518 - Automatic winding, chronograph, 44 jewels, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case and bezel with stickers. Blue racing d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Day-Date 40 President 18k Yellow Gold Men's 40mm Watch 228238
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Day-Date 40 President 18k Yellow Gold Men's 40mm Watch 228238 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, sapphire crystal, with day and date. Yellow gold with fluted bezel (40mm diameter)...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex DAY-DATE 36mm 18K Yellow Gold President Men's Gold Dial Watch Ref: 18238
By Rolex
Located in Pleasanton, CA
Rolex DAY-DATE 36mm Watch Pre-owned w/ Original Box & Card 100% Authentic Authenticity Card Condition - (Great Condition) - See Pics Watch Reference - 18238 Model - Day-Date Dial Co...
Category

1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

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