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Will a Rolex stop ticking when I take it off?
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No, Rolex watches feature a Perpetual rotor technology that collects energy from the movement of your wrist and stores it to power the watch. Once you have taken off the watch, it will continue to work for up to 70 hours, and will subsequently begin charging once you wear it again. You’ll find a collection of expertly vetted Rolex watches from top boutiques on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Rolex circa 1980 Montre 36 mm Acier Or Oyster Perpetual Date Steel Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in PARIS, FR
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 36mm watch, circa 1980, in steel and yellow gold; automatic movement, gold dial with baton markers, smooth yellow gold bezel, yellow gold signed crown, an...
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Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Steel
Rolex x Loree Rodkin Custom Diamond-Set Watch, Stainless Steel, 1990
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This authentic Rolex x Loree Rodkin custom watch is a rare jewellery-led timepiece combining classic Rolex watchmaking with Loree Rodkin’s distinctive gothic luxury aesthetic. Design...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Silver
Rolex Datejust 41 mm 126334 Wimbledon UNWORN 2026 Slate Roman Oyster
By Rolex
Located in South Pasadena, CA
New Rolex Datejust 41 mm 126334 Wimbledon UNWORN 2026 Slate Roman Oyster Complete
All the bells and whistles included, all you see in the pictures, one like was removed at day of pu...
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2010s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II Steel GMT 42mm 216570 Orange Hand Black Dial Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in South Pasadena, CA
In excellent condition Rolex Explorer ll 42mm with extra links if needed. It's unpolished but in fantastic condition with no issues to note. It has 11 links which should fit a 7" wri...
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2010s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex 16613 Submariner "Serti" 18K YG / SS Silver Dial Circa. 1993
By Rolex
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Rolex Submariner in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel, featuring a "two-tone" Oyster bracelet and an original Rolex "Serti" dial that highly sought after. Recently serviced by and running strong with no issues. Automatic movement with sweep seconds and date. 40 mm case size. S serial number which makes it Circa 1993. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch with box...
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1990s Wrist Watches
Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Rolex Ladies’ Mechanical Bracelet Watch circa 1925
By Rolex
Located in Santa Monica, CA
An elegant Art Deco ladies’ mechanical bracelet watch dating to approximately 1925, featuring a Rolex-signed dial, Rolex mechanical movement, and Rolex crown.
The platinum watch cas...
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Vintage 1920s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
$17,500
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