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Rolex has a history of thinking (slightly) outside the box and experimenting with funky bezel shapes. Below are a few rare examples of the “pyramid” bezel. @amsterdamvintagewatchesThe day-date 18018 above was posted by @amsterdamvintagewatches on instagram (who insisted on posting the image UPSIDE DOWN – whcih we corrected here). Featuring factory diamonds on the lugs, the pyramid bezel gives the watch a louche rockstar vibe.The above is a similar day date 18018 offered available for $28,500 with original box. Watch Reporter subscribers get $500 off.Here we have a Roex Day Date Oysterquartz 19038 with burl wood dial, and the pyramid motif on the bracelet, plus…

The late Shah of Iran was a great watch enthusiast with impeccable taste, decades ahead of his time. Consider the fact he was the first customer to own the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in 1972, and the Patek Philippe Nautilus – when NOBODY understood or was buying these watches.  The Shah was also the man responsible for the creation of the Mercedes G Wagon – the “Watch Diller” favorite ride. What would the Shah think of the the long row of G-Wagons parked outside the Miami Beach watch show in January, driven by grey market dealers who paid for those cars by…