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When did Rolex start using 904L stainless steel?
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The world-renowned watchmaker started using 904L steel in 1985. 904L stainless steel is known for its anti-corrosion properties and gorgeous sheen. Previously, Rolex used 316L stainless steel. You can find an assortment of Rolex watches from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Ladies Rolex 1981 Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch With Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ladies Rolex 1981 Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch With Leather Strap.
The Ladies Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch is from 1981. The black dial has diamond markers. T...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
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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
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex 2023 Submariner 126618LN 41mm 18k Gold Black Dial Watch w/ Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The 2023 Rolex Submariner Date 126618LN is a bold fusion of luxury and performance. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this 41mm timepiece features a sleek black dial with luminous hour mar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
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1963 Rolex Day Date Special Millanaise Bracelet Ref. 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Millanaise
When looking at Day Date configurations, the bracelet is usually the most generic part of a watch. In most cases a President bracelet, occasionally an Oyster or Jubilee b...
Category
Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1989 Rolex Day Date Pavee Dial With Sapphires Ref. 18388
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Diamonds & Sapphires - Here's a very glamorous Day Date 18388 in yellow gold. With factory diamond setting on the bezel as well as on the lugs. The watch features a beautiful Pavee d...
Category
Vintage 1980s 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
