The serpico family name was found in the usa in 1920. Mondani family 648 pages 3 books in a slipcase cm 25,5 x 31,5 text in english and italian shipping worldwide. Citations are generated automatically from bibliographic data as a convenience, and may not be complete or accurate. We believe eleanor roosevelt gave this watch offered in new york on 6 december to her husband, franklin d. Buy online, view images and see past prices for wristwatch.
The pink gold rolex oyster rivet stretchy band makes this watch pop. Serpico is an account of a man a good and romantic man who outlived everything from a bullet in the head to the psycho cop slander leary and is still around for maas to tell about it. The company serpico y laino that is now in the hotel eurobuilding in caracas venezuela is not the same company and it has not any relationship with the original serpico y laino founded in 1925 from leopoldo serpico and vincent laino and that was the exclusive reseller for patek,rolex and ebel in caracas. This is a lovely rose gold rolex oyster perpetual from the 1950s the original textured dial with serpico y laino on it makes this watch all the more special. But serpico was fortunate in that the target of his revelations was a police department, an organization which it was then and is now politically correct to distrust. Rolex passion report is a fully independent initiative, without any legal, economic or other ties with the famous luxury watch maker. In switzerland, there is only one dial manufacturer, donze cadrans, making them that is independent of other watch firms, and this donze cadrans makes enamel dials for the likes of patek philippe, a. Patek philippe a very rare and extremely wellpreserved.
Patek philippe vintage calatrava serpico y laino yellow gold. Three books with the entire rolex production from 1905 until now. Rolex encyclopedia presents images that never appeared before, vintage advertisements, unreleased information and many curiosities. Rolex a highly exclusive, important and exceptionally. The original serpico y laino signature is crisp under magnification and a real piece of history. Some 6 months ago the son of captain charles w maultsby, kevin maultsby contacted me. Light signs of wear throughout, commensurate w age, please inspect photos. Thus, with the money of serpico and the intellectual capital of laino, serpico y laino was established. Rare 1958 rolex ladys serpico y laino stainless steel oyster. Serpico y laino serpico y laino was founded in the late 1920s by two italian immigrants, leopoldo serpico and vicente laino, a young goldsmith. Serpico was the first police officer in the history of the new york city police department to step forward to report. Serpico y laino serpico y laino specializes in fine.
These are the top selling watches at auction 2018 robb. It was founded by an enterprising italian, leopoldo serpico, who initially focused on jewelry. Rolex passion is divided in categories in alphabetic order and represents a general guideline, which describes all the references, but also satisfies the demands of those who require more detailed information, for example. The rolex submariner collectors story rolex passion report. Rolex oyster perpetual 1005 serpico laino 18kss oct 16. Rolex oyster reference 3359 serpico y laino dial twotone rose.
The new custodian of this exceptional chronograph will have the honour of beginning the next chapter in its illustrious history. You have probably already heard about serpico y laino in the context of collectible rolex and patek. This watch has been preserved in exceptional condition. Laino met the sister of serpicos wife and fell in love with her. He arrived empty handed, but with a heart filled with hope. Fine, center seconds, selfwinding, waterresistant, stainless steel and 18k yellow gold wristwatch and a stainless steel rolex oyster bracelet. A really attractive specimen of the classic gmt master 1675 hailing from south america and the historic retailer serpico y laino. Gilt dial featuring submariner and serpico y laino. The importance of the vintage rolex dial rolex passion. This was about 22% of all the recorded serpico s in the usa. Its not a grail reference, its not an important collectors reference, but with the. This time vicente left with a different spirit in his. It begins with vicente vincenzo laino, a goldsmith from calabria, leaving his hometown to pursue the riches of the americas.
The books show, describe and analyze every rolex watch, specifying history, technical details and updated price. Oh, it was also, at one time, part of eric claptons collection. Rolex gmtmaster 6542 bakelite, rolex submariner 5512 and more. In 1920 there were 9 serpico families living in new york. Laino, oyster perpetual, submariner, 200 m 660 ft, superlative chronometer officially certified, ref. My geneva rolex auction report nov 2018 rolex passion market. Import genius bill of lading data reveals the trading activities of serpico y laino chuao, c.
The company serpico y laino that is now in the hotel eurobuilding in caracas venezuela is not the same company and it has not any relationship with the original serpico y laino founded in 1925 from leopoldo serpico and vincent laino and that was the exclusive reseller for patek,rolex and ebel in. Finally, a rolex with a dutch touch sold by serpico y laino. His struggles ultimately led to the knapp commission and reforms at the nypd, and set the stage for ethical reforms in policing across america. It was nowhere mentioned in the text, but it carried a picture of a ref 55 with serpico y laino print and the white swiss print at 18h00. The history of the linz brand begins with a family of 5 brothers. Vintage rolex serpico y laino rolex passion report. The book, which is published in collaboration with christies in platinum and silver editions, reveals fratinis eye for the exceptional. The watch is a first series and houses a dial signed by both the patek philippe manufacture and asprey similar to the patek philippe cobranded by serpico y laino sold at christies, as well. A novices guide to the rolex cosmograph daytona phillips. The company was founded by two italian immigrants in venezuela at. Rolex encyclopedia represents the most complete work ever realized on rolex, written in english and italian.
A totally new element to the world of watch books is the large section entirely dedicated to the rolex watches of mondanis followers. Unpublished pictures which arrive directly from the network profiles of their followers. New york had the highest population of serpico families in 1920. Serpico y laino offers a range of repair services for jewelry as well as the experience and skill to repair and restore special timepieces.
Serpico author serpico author is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted 3 times. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than canadian dollars and are approximate conversions to canadian dollars based upon bloombergs conversion rates. With this new addition to the black bay family, tudor pays tribute to the brands first divers watches with a model whose dimensions evoke that of the epoch. The early pointed crown guard case is in great condition with thick and even lugs and prominent beveled edges. The branch that became known as serpico y laino, founded in 1925 until 1966, was located on the mercaderes 21 stock exchange, very close to the gran hotel. An antique patek philippe pocket watch is more than just a stylish timepiece. Created by vicente laino and leopoldo serpico, two italian businessmen and jewelry makers, the caracasbased company specialized in watches, and quickly grew to prominence in the region.
Not only the early 1950ies when the director at rolex, rene p jeanneret, why have we never got more information about this important director by rolex a gentleman and enthusiastic diver, was a major force in encouraging rolex to manufacture a sports. Much of serpico s fame came after the release of the 1973 film serpico, which was based on the book by peter maas and which starred al pacino in the title role. Jan 04, 2005 the late peter maas was a master of investigative reporting. The history of the rolex submariner from 1954 to the present day has always been exciting to me. Among these lesserknown and incredibly rare, cobranded rolex dials is the serpico y laino dial. Frank serpico was a former new york police department nypd detective who gained notoriety in the early 1970s by exposing systematic corruption in the new york police department. The story behind a vintage watch can so often be lost to time. This watch fitted with a very well preserved gilt dial comes with the depth rating in silver and the retailer signature serpico y laino from caracas, venezuela above said rating. Indepth the patek philippe 2526, and why its a watch to pay attention to.
The importance of the vintage rolex dial in watch collecting. A travel through time which you wont be able to interrupt. Stunning and rare 1958 rolex 6618 oyster perpetual serpico y laino stainless. For those looking for a good deal on a quality vintage watch with interesting history and a unique look, then the turnograph might be a perfect choice. You can see how serpico families moved over time by selecting different census years.
Rolex date 115200 vendita rolex date prezzo rolex date. Rolex passion is divided into categories in alphabetic order and represents a general guideline, which provides all the references but also detailed information, for example. It is a must have for every watch collector and dealer. Rolex encyclopedia is the most complete guide to vintage and modern rolex timepieces ever made.
What makes this serpico y laino patek philippe reference 2499 so rare and so important. The pristine second generation enamel dial displays the exclusive serpico y laino retailer signature in the subsidiary dial for constant seconds. Having a serpico y laino cobranded dial generally adds about threetimes the value of the standard version to a given watch. Venezuela adds a wrinkle in time for world models the. A serpico y laino dial rolex oyster 3359 bobs watches. These books also provide the estimates of every rolex, basing on their conditions, and the updated price of all watches in production.
A culture of corruption pervaded the new york police department, where payoffs, protection, and shakedowns of gambling rackets and drug dealers were common. Venezuela adds a wrinkle in time for world models the new. This is a classic vintage rolex great for a man or a woman. The story of the serpico y laino jewellers is heavily influenced by the mass. He told me he had saved the original gold jubilee bracelet that came with the legendary thunderbird ref 6609 when rolex delivered it to his dad. A unique opportunity to see wonderful timepieces in constantly different and original contexts.
Founded in 1925, serpico y laino was the leading luxury watch retailer in venezuela for roughly 40 years until their closure in 1966. Rolex encyclopedia, the most complete guide to vintage and. The story of the serpico y laino jewellers is heavily influenced by the mass migration of italians to the new continent in the early 1900s. Today we are happy to present you this rare rolex oyster 6534 with serpico y laino dial. However, rolex sold watches via other famous retailers in order to increase their market reach, including serpico y laino in venezuela and joyeria ricciardi in argentina. Very good 55 serpico y laino gilt underline dial with matching creamy yellow markers and hands. It was indeed the leading watch retailer in caracas until its closure in 1966, after forty years of activity. Pic a rolex oyster from 1935 ref 5050 sold by serpico y laino. Reardon recently posted about the serpico y laino reference 2499. Patek philippe antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. The rolex deal was a big success for serpico y laino and the company managed to obtain the exclusive rights on other watch brands as well. Delivery within 5 days rolex encyclopedia represents the most complete work ever realized on rolex. Nowhere are his skills more evident than in this story about frank serpico, a police officer who tried to rid the new york city police department of the corruption that was rampant amongst its rank and file.
Roosevelt, on their wedding day more than 100 years ago. Of these, only three with with romananddots dial are known to exist. A fine book on the recent history of laos, the author strives to be fair and evenhanded in placing responsibility for the various troubles plaguing the country. Serpico proposed to laino to participate in the business, since this was a goldsmith and although he did not have money he stood out for being a welleducated and shrewd man in business. In just a few weeks we will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the u. However, i would have liked more general background on the country, especially the history that predated european contact. Though frank serpico paid a terrible price for his honesty, this book and the sidney lumet movie based on it did portray him as a hero, which he undeniably is. A unique serpico y laino patek philippe reference 2499 christies. And with todays revival of smaller watches this one is a great rare collectable example. A unique serpico y laino patek philippe reference 2499.
But it was far more important for serpico y laino to be able to do business in a fair and agreeable fashion until that time. In particular, those from patek philippes retailer in caracas, serpico y laino, are especially sought after amongst collectors today. Poking around the net i was able to find plenty of examples of cobranded dials, but not a single 6634 with the serpico y laino dial. Jan 04, 2005 serpico is an interesting and well written book about the struggles frank serpico faced while trying to be an honest cop among the corrupt practices which were ongoing at the time in new york city. Rolex serial or case numbers have long been a source of frustration, amazement and amusement to collectors trying to determine the age of their vintage rolex. With reference 6204 rolex introduces the very first submariner. Buy swiss rolex replica watches uk online shop for men, cheap. If you are not acquainted with the serpico y laino story, spend some time reading about it. Here is a pdf document of the rolex serpico y laino report. Navy bathyscaph trieste which in 1960 went down 7 miles into the marianas trench to set the all time depth record and it had a rolex deepsea special attached to its hull which took the ultimate licking and came up ticking. This amazing specimen is dated on 1953 and the feature of the retailers name on the dial, makes this watch an absolute rarity. Rolex encyclopedia is the most complete and updated guide on vintage and modern rolex watches and it includes every rolex produced from 1905 until today. A story told in three big books that in their kind are definitely another unique mission.
Most impressively, it is the only known and correct reference 6542 cased in yellow gold and retailed by serpico y laino to have ever appeared at auction. The present watch is an absolutely breathtaking and exceptional gmtmaster. A culture of corruption pervaded the new york police department, where payoffs, protection, and shakedowns of gambling rackets and drug dealers were. To increase the sales, at the beginning of the 30s vicente laino spoke with his partner and friend leopoldo serpico, proposing to him the idea of going to europe to look for a brand of watches that still wasnt being sold in venezuela. Rolex encyclopedia represents the most complete work ever realized on rolex. Mar 27, 2009 patek philippe, whose world time watch is considered by many to be the category standardbearer, has, in deference to its historical links from the mid1940s through the late 1950s with the. The glossy black texture of the dial is cracking and spiderwebbed from age. If john reardon, renowned patek philippe expert and head of watches at christies, declares on social media that he is excited about a watch, you can bet there is something truly unique and special about it reardon recently posted about the serpico y laino reference 2499 that it set a new benchmark in my excitement of seeing a complicated 1950s patek.
They have such a rich history of being worn by world leaders and in cinema. The friendship between serpico en laino became even stronger by lot. Some of the most famous and popular rolex replica watches are those with a dial engraved with the signature of. Patek philippe mens gold band wristwatches for sale ebay. Rolex the submariner 6204 retailed by serpico y laino. Created by vicente laino and leopoldo serpico, two italian businessmen and jewelry makers, the caracasbased. From geneva to venezuela, the story behind the rolex 6634. The pink gold version is the rarest, accounting for 55 known examples. Serpico is an interesting and well written book about the struggles frank serpico faced while trying to be an honest cop among the corrupt practices which were ongoing at the time in new york city. If you want to know more about the history read my rpreport about them. Serpico, son of an italian immigrant, was reared in brooklyn, newyork and entered the nypd in 1959 as an idealistic.
This watch was sold by serpico y laino, caracas venezuela in 1955. It is not sponsored by, associated with andor affiliated with rolex s. The 1960s was a time of social and generational upheaval felt with particular intensity in the melting pot of new york city. The first time i encountered an example of the white swiss print was in mondanis book on the submariner model. New listing vintage 18k patek philippe serpico y laino caracas ladies wristwatch ref. It can be a classy accessory, a precious keepsake, and even a family heirloom to be passed on to your loved ones. The first features a serpico y laino brand, indicating it was sold through the famed italian rolex dealer.