Vintage 1985 Rolex Datejust Oyster Perpetual Purdey Gunmaker Print Advertisement
Approximately 7.5 x 10.5 inches.
This 1985 Rolex Datejust Oyster Perpetual vintage advertisement showcases one of the brand's most distinctive 1980s editorial campaigns, pairing the iconic Swiss watchmaker with James Purdey and Sons, bespoke gunmaker to the British royal family since Queen Victoria's reign. The original print ad features Richard Beaumont, son of the Second Viscount Allendale, alongside a hand-engraved Purdey sporting gun and a two-tone Datejust on Jubilee bracelet, with the memorable headline 'The most refined expressions of their respective arts.' A compelling collectible ad celebrating Old World craftsmanship, this magazine advertisement bridges the worlds of horological precision and British sporting heritage in a way rarely seen in vintage advertising.
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