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Title: :)
Post by: Chookie09 on June 09, 2012, 07:12:40 AM: ;)
Title: Re: Rose Gold/Marcasite Unicorn17 jewel
Post by: greenacres on June 09, 2012, 05:52:35 PM: This is similar to yours. There many on ebay. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TISSOT-STIRLING-SILVER-MARCASITE-LADIES-COCKTAIL-WATCH-17-JEWELS-c1950s-/280897726101?_trksid=p4340.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DSI%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D18%26pmod%3D250952327676%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D9023662286794633655
Title: Re: Rose Gold/Marcasite Unicorn17 jewel
Post by: sapphire on June 09, 2012, 07:11:20 PM: I'm doing some more checking but think your Unicorn is an older model Rolex

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STUNNING-ROLEX-UNICORN-LADY-1939-17-JEWELS-GOLD-FILLED-WITH-BRACELET-SERVICED-/251080382746?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item3a758e991a#ht_500wt_1148
Title: Re: Rose Gold/Marcasite Unicorn17 jewel
Post by: sapphire on June 09, 2012, 07:18:40 PM: Finding more Rolex Unicorn, still searching for a ladies cocktail ;)

http://www.bonhams.com/search/?q=rolex%20unicorn&indexes=lot

Found this quote in a description of another Unicorn on Worthpoint.........

"Until 1948 Rolex used a wide variety of brand names including Rolco, Genex and Unicorn, no doubt to spread the appeal of the company in the competitive pre war watch market!"
Title: Re: Rose Gold/Marcasite Unicorn17 jewel
Post by: sapphire on June 09, 2012, 07:22:54 PM: Getting closer ;)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Antique-Ladies-9ct-Gold-ROLEX-Unicorn-15-jewel-Watch-9ct-Gold-Strap-1926-/261033146374?pt=UK_Jewelery_Watches_Watches_MensWatches_GL&hash=item3cc6c9b806#ht_3845wt_1133
Title: Re: Rose Gold/Marcasite Unicorn17 jewel
Post by: sapphire on June 09, 2012, 07:26:58 PM: Seems to be a fair amount of them on ebay UK

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p4069.m570.l1313&_nkw=rolex+unicorn&_sacat=See-All-Categories

These are completed listing (again UK)........green were SOLD

http://www.ebay.co.uk/csc/i.html?_sacat=See-All-Categories&_from=R40&_nkw=rolex+unicorn&LH_Complete=1&rt=nc
Title: Re: Rose Gold/Marcasite Unicorn17 jewel
Post by: sapphire on June 09, 2012, 07:43:41 PM: Taken from the Rolex watch page on a 'vintage and prestige' site.........

"Unicorn was one of the First Rolex registered brand names along with Marconi and Rolco. The Unicorn Name was Patented in 1919 and used as a secondary brand name until 1945 when they were all ceased in favour of Rolex."

http://poshtime.com/rolex.php
Title: Re: Rose Gold/Marcasite Unicorn17 jewel
Post by: sapphire on June 09, 2012, 07:49:49 PM: I think you have yourself a very special watch there........in more ways than one. ;)
Title: :)
Post by: Chookie09 on June 10, 2012, 08:14:10 AM: ;)
Title: Re: Rose Gold/Marcasite Unicorn17 jewel
Post by: sapphire on June 10, 2012, 11:20:22 AM: Ahhhh, Australia!! That's another area where they seem to pop up more, along with the UK. I haven't yet come across any as ornate as yours. I wonder if it was specially made or a very limited design? I'm sure you could find a reputable appraiser who would ensure nothing happened to your watch while in their care.......or one who would appraise while you waited.

I reminds me of one that was made for my late aunt incorporating rubies, diamonds and turquoise (not exactly my choice of combination). She found it too 'busy' and had the entire bracelet part replaced and the turquoise removed from the setting where it had originally joined the bracelet. While it was a bit over done considering her taste it was a shame to see it so altered.
Title: Re: Rose Gold/Marcasite Unicorn17 jewel
Post by: Chookie09 on May 01, 2013, 11:09:34 PM: ;)
Title: Re: Rose Gold/Marcasite Unicorn17 jewel
Post by: mart on May 02, 2013, 08:13:03 AM: Excellent !!! Did you have it done in time for the wedding ??
Title: Re: Rose Gold/Marcasite Unicorn17 jewel
Post by: mart on May 02, 2013, 06:49:00 PM: I really would not do that !! You chance to damage it which would not be good !! When you can just take it to your watch person again and let him do it !! Take your camera and get the pics then !! He has the know how and proper tools to open it !! I have seen too many scratched up to recommend taking it off your self !!