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What is the Rolex movement called?
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The Rolex movement is called ‘oyster perpetual movement’ and refers to the timepiece’s ability to run on the energy of the wearer’s movement instead of having to be wound. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Rolex timepieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage Rolex Zephyr Oyster Date 35mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Vintage Rolex Zephyr Oysterdate reference 5501 circa 1966 two tone. This watch is in very nice condition considering its age, the engine turned bezel is still crisp along with the cr...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Wrist Watches
1946 Rolex Precision Vintage Mens Claw Lugs Square Dress Watch - 14K Gold & SS
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU?
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
1932 Rolex Compteur Very Rare Vintage Antique Mens Stopwatch, 49mm Nickel Chrome
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU?
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches
Materials
Other
Vintage 1982 Ladies Rolex 6917 with Diamond Bezel 18k Yellow Gold Complete
By Rolex
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Complete with original box and papers. Vintage 6917 18k 1982 ladies Datejust with a diamond bezel. Crafted out of 18k yellow gold paired with a champagne dial and the iconic Presiden...
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1978 Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675 with Original Ravagnani Warranty and Box
By Rolex
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Amazing and fascinating Rolex Gmt Master
ref. 1675
Year 1958
Serial n. 587**40
Fantastic dial with cream index and charming blue and red well aged tonality
Jubilee bracelet
Case, dia...
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Military WWI c1916 Rolex Mens' Watch with Very Rare Gun Metal 30mm Hinged Case
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This very rare and characterful early Rolex Military Wristwatch
dates back to WWI – circa 1916
It is housed in an unusual gun metal (rust-resistant) hinged CASE –
a material seldom...
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Metal
