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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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Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with A Custom Finished Mint Green Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1500's
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Di...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Day-Date President 18238 Double Quick 18k Yellow Gold & Champagne Dial 36m
By Rolex
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this 1991 Rolex Day-Date President 18238. This stunning classic unisex watch features the Rolex automatic double quick set movement, Rolex 36mm 18k yellow gol...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$20,000
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Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 Diamond Bezel MOP Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69173
Serial: N192***
Year: 1991
Model: Ladies Datejust
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel
Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel
Dial: Custom ...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex 2017 Ladies 18k Steel Datejust with rare Concentric Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2017 Rolx Ladies Ref 179163 Wrist Watch, 26 M.M. 2 piece water resistant stainless steel case with 18k Yellow Gold Bezel and Yellow Gold Crown, 29 Jewel Automatic, Self winding...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Steel
1977 Rolex Datejust 36MM 1601 Blue Satin Dial Jubilee Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex
Gender: Unisex
Metal Type: Stainless Steel
Diameter: 36.00 mm
Weight: 85.00 Grams
One stainless steel, ROLEX Swiss made watch. The metal was tested and determined t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex 14000 Air King 34mm Black Dial Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 14000
Serial: P109***
Year: 2000
Model: Air King
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Band: Stainless Steel
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Dial: Black
Face: Sapphire Crystal ...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel