The Vintage Serpico Y Laino Rolex Explorer

We love the idea of co-branded watches, where prestigious retailers have their name printed on high-end timepieces. We have featured a few, like the Cuervo Y Sobrinos Rolex and Breitling and the Tiffany & Co Explorer II. Today we feature a vintage Rolex Explorer with the name "Serpico Y Laino" printed on the face. Serpico Y Laino was a very well known Venezuelan retailer, commonly referred to as the Tiffany & Co of South America.

This watch has no major faults, comes with an oyster band of 12 links, and even features the SYL punched guarantee papers. Dual-branded watches are exceedingly popular and rare among collectors and this is a truly great piece, especially considering its all original condition and punched certificate. The price is POA but we would expect this watch to have a sizeable premium placed on it because of this unique face.

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