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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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1981 Rolex Air King 5500 Silver Dial 34mm Watch Stainless #25018
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1981 Rolex Air King
Model: 5500
Serial: 6559514
Stainless steel case - 34mm in diameter
Silver dial with stick markers
No Date
Stainless steel oyster band - fits up to 7 3/4" br...
Category
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
2000 Rolex Submariner 40mm Oyster Perpetual Two Tone Blue Dial and Blue Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Year: 2000.
Brand: Rolex.
Gender: Men's.
Dial Color: Blue.
Type: Wristwatch.
Case Size: 40mm.
Bezel Color: Blue.
Model: Submariner.
Condition: Excellent.
Band/Strap: Bracelet.
Indice...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
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
1950's Ladies Rolex Cocktail 17mm Solid 14K Yellow Gold Watch with Gold Dial.
By Rolex
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Dial: Gold.
Year: 1950's.
Brand: Rolex.
Crystal: Glass.
Model: Cocktail.
Dial Color: Gold.
Gender: Women's.
Weight: 29.5 Grams.
Condition: Very Good.
Case Dimensions: 17mm.
Movement:...
Category
Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Classic Rolex Datejust 6916 in Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Bloomington, MN
Classic Rolex Datejust 6916 in Stainless Steel
This Rolex Datejust 6916 is crafted in stainless steel and features a clean silver-tone dial with baton hour markers, a date display, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Ladies Rolex 31mm Midsize DateJust Two Tone 18K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Brand: Rolex.
Dial: Diamond.
Bezel: Diamond.
Crystal: Sapphire.
Condition: Good.
Gender: Women's.
Case Dimensions: 31mm.
Reference Number: 6827.
Dial Color: Mother of Peal.
Bracelet ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
