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How does a Rolex’s second hand move?
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A Rolex watch’s second hand moves mechanically with precision, appearing to sweep the face smoothly without pause or interruption. It takes a very keen eye to spot the eight, slight tick-tock adjustments it makes each second. Shop a collection of authentic Rolex watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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2001 Rolex Men's Oyster Perpetual Watch Two Tone 14233M Champagne Dial #22567
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
2001 Rolex Men's Oyster Perpetual Watch
Model: 14233M
Serial: K881198
This classic Rolex Men's watch is set in stainless steel and 18K yel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Blue Dial Watch, 1960-70s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex oysterdate precision reference number 6694 manual wind with a blue sunburst dial from the late 60s, early 70s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measur...
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust 16233 Champagne Dial Watch in 18K Yellow Gold & Steel, 1990s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 16233 automatic two tone with a champagne sunburst dial from the early 90s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measurements include a...
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Daytona 116509 Black Diamond Dial Watch in 18K White Gold, 2000s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Daytona reference 116509 automatic in 18k white gold with a black diamond dial on an Oyster bracelet from the 2000s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Cellini 3805 White Roman Dial Watch in 18K Yellow Gold, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Cellini Reference number 3805 manual wind in 18K yellow gold with a white roman numeral dial from the 70s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measuremen...
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1967 Rolex Day Date Platinum Arabic Hindi Dial Ref. 1804
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
The Sultan
The reference 1804 represents a very special model reference in the 4-digit Day Date era. The rarest of the rarest dial variants have been configured with the 1804 refere...
Category
Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum