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How does a Rolex work?
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Most Rolex watches work thanks to a perpetual rotor found inside. Every time you move your wrist, this rotor glides back and forth, creating kinetic energy. That energy moves into the mainspring of the watch to power the timepiece, eliminating the need for winding as long as the watch is being worn. You’ll find a large selection of Rolex on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 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
Vintage Rolex Cellini Model 4103 18 Karat Manual Wind Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex Model 4103 Cellini 18k Yellow Gold 23mm x 27mm Graphite Stripe Dial, Manual Wind, Navy Strap, Rolex tang buckle. Made in Switzerland c.1976 includes original box and pa...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Cellini 4114 Watch in 18K Yellow Gold, 1990s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Cellini reference 4114 manual wind with a champagne sunburst dial in 18K yellow gold from the 90s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measurements inclu...
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
