Genuine Rolex 6917 Oyster Perpetual Date Watch. Ladies ROLEX 14k Multi tone
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 6917. 14k Yellow gold and Stainless Steel Multi tone Rolex Ladies Wristwatch.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1940s Bubbleback Rolex Oyster Perpetual 14k Gold 32mm Watch Ref. 3372
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Rolex Movement: Swiss Made - Automatic - Self Winding Case Material: Solid 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Weight: 48.1 Grams (case and strap) Case Size (Diameter): 32mm (not includ...
14k Gold
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm 5050 Bubble Back 14k Gold White Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rare vintage piece. Patina on the hands, aftermarket band, and buckle. Reprinted dial and relume hour markers and hands. the watch was produced in 1948. The original Rolex crown does...
14k Gold
$13,580Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 34mm Two-Tone Engine Turned Bezel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
This classic Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date is a quintessential example of mid-century horological excellence, featuring a refined 34mm stainless steel case accented by a striking 14k y...
14k Gold, Mixed Metal, Stainless Steel
Rolex 1002 Oyster Perpetual 14k Gold Mens 1960s 34mm Vintage Automatic RA785B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex ...
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1981 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15037 14K YG Champagne Dial Auto 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
For the collector who values heritage and character, the caseback engraving makes this more than just a watch, it is a conversation piece. Key Specs Reference: 15037 Model: Oyster ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1976 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 14K YG Champagne Dial Auto 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Foundation In Solid Gold The Oyster Perpetual Date is a direct descendant of the watches that built Rolex.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1978 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1501 14K YG Champagne Dial Auto 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 1501 Model: Oyster Perpetual Date Year: 1978 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 34mm Bezel: 14K Yellow Gold Engine Turned Strap: Leather Dial: Champagne Stick Metal...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1505 Mens 14k Gold SS 34mm 1970s Automatic RA788B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex ...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 35mm 14k Solid Gold Mens 1970s Automatic RA741
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex ...
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1986 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15037 14K YG Purple Diamond Auto 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 15037 Model: Oyster Perpetual Date Year: 1986 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 34mm Bezel: 14K Yellow Gold Fluted Bracelet: 14K Yellow Gold Oyster Rivet Bracelet ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6580 14k Gold SS 1950s Mens Vintage Automatic RA786B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster ref.6580 automatic dress watch, c.1954, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed whi...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 35mm 14k SS 1960s Mens Diamond Automatic RA742
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$7,904Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex 5015 Oyster Perpetual 14k SS Mens 1940s 32mm Bubble Back Automatic RA690B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare, timeless classic Rolex 14k gold and stainless steel Oyster Perpetual 5015 Bubble Back Automatic, c.1940s, in excellent working condition.
Gold, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Mens 1960s 35mm 14k SS Diamond Automatic RA742B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dazzling classic, Men's 14k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1500 Date automatic, c.1968, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$7,920Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 5015 14k SS Mens 1940s 32mm Bubble Back Automatic RA690
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare, timeless classic Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref 5015 Bubble Back Automatic with 14k solid gold bezel, c.1940s, in excellent working condition.
Gold, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel
1983 Rolex Blue Oyster Perpetual Date Just Wristwatch 18k Bezel 14k Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Ocala, FL
1983 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date just reference 16013 featuring a striking blue sunburst dial with diamond hour markers, fluted 18K yellow gold bezel, and stainless steel and 14K yel...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer 14K Yellow Gold Ref. # 1002 1974 "Mint Shape"
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Silver Dial Index #s 14K Y.G., Ref. 1002 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being off...
Yellow Gold
1986 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15037 14K YG Dark Blue Diamond Dial Auto 34 mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 15037 Model: Oyster Perpetual Date Year: 1986 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 34mm Bezel: 14K Yellow Gold Fluted Bracelet: 14K Yellow Gold Oyster Bracelet Length...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel and 14Kt. Oyster Perpetual Date from 1953 or 54
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 6532 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and 14Kt Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 / 54 DIMENSIONS / SI...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1969 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 Two-Tone Mocha Dial Auto 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Foundational Rolex With Uncommon Warmth The reference 1002 is a cornerstone of the Rolex catalog, representing the purest expression of the Oyster Perpetual.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 14Kt. Oyster Perpetual Rare "Bubble Back" with Factory Original Dial 1948
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual "Bubble Back" / Reference 5011 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1948 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Lengt...
14k Gold
Rolex Oyster 1005 Champagne Dial Gold Vintage Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 34mm reference 1005 champagne dial, fluted bezel, and set in 14k yellow gold.
18k Gold
Vintage 1960 Rolex Zephyr Oyster Perpetual 1008 TT Crosshair Dial Auto 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 1008 Model: Zephyr Oyster Perpetual Year: 1960 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 34mm Bezel: 14K Yellow Gold Strap: Leather Dial: Zephyr Crosshair Dial Metal: Two-...
10k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Datejust with a Yellow Custom Dial from 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel with 14Kt White Gold Fluted Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS ...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 1952-1961 Oyster 34 Perpetual Reference 1003 Two Tone Jubilee Band
By Rolex
Located in Providence, RI
This iconic two tone Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch blends luxury and functionality into a classic formal wrist watch.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex OP Date 34mm 14k Gold Champagne Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1986 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date in 14K yellow gold featuring 34mm case with a champagne dial, fluted bezel, and Jubilee bracelet.
Gold, 14k Gold
$7,280Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Date Ref 1505 14k SS Mens All Original 1970s 34mm Automatic RA788
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex ...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady Oyster Date Ref 6916 14k Gold SS Automatic 1970s Swiss Luxury RA783
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex ...
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold
1962 Rolex Explorer Ref. 5501 Vintage Mens Watch - Stainless Steel & 14K Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
The watches survived the ice, altitude, and brutal cold, proving Rolex’s Oyster case and Perpetual movement weren’t just for show.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust 1601 14K Yellow Gold Pie Pan Dial Jubilee Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
A 1969 vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref. 1601 in 14K yellow gold pre-quickset desirable pie-pan champagne dial with gold baton hour markers, fluted yellow gold bezel, date...
Gold
Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Coral dial Ladies Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1978 Rolex Reference 6719 Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 3 piece Oyster case with Fluted bezel, Oyster Perpetual Automatic, self winding movement, Custom finished ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1979 Rolex Date 1503 14K YG Champagne Dial Auto 34mm Head Only
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Whether kept on the Jubilee or swapped onto a high-quality leather strap, this 1503 is a reliable, character-rich example of a lesser-known chapter in Rolex’s gold history. Key Spe...
14k Gold
Rolex OP Date 14k Yellow Gold With Jubilee Bracelet Shantung Dial 1973 Rare!
By Rolex
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, 'ca, 1973. Reference 1503, in 14K gold with a matching 14K gold jubilee style USA bracelet. This is a classic and what makes it unusual is the "Shantun...
14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Rolex Jubilee 6311 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet 19 mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Practical Utility Of 19mm End Links What distinguishes this specific 6311 is its 19mm lug width, a size that makes it compatible with specific vintage models such as the Oyster ...
Vintage 1978 Rolex Date 1503 14K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Automatic 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Datejust you may not have heard of before The reference 1503 occupies a unique space in the Rolex archive that many collectors overlook. While the 18K gold Day-Date and Datejus...
Yellow Gold
Rolex 14Kt. Rare "Bubble Back" with Original Dial and Rolex Signed Bracelet 1948
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual "Bubble Back" / Reference 5011 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1948 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Lengt...
14k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel and Gold Datejust with Original Factory Gold Dial, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Two-Tone Stainless Steel & 14Kt. Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENS...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
14k Yellow Gold Setting Ring Circa 1970s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Additionally, the ring pairs beautifully with a Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch or a Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra necklace, adding a touch of timeless elegance to any ensemble.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold European Cut Natural Diamond Cocktail Ring Circa 1950s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It also complements a sleek Rolex Oyster Perpetual or a sophisticated Cartier Panthère watch, and pairs beautifully with a statement necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels, adding a to...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual Black Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1978 Vintage Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6917 14k Yellow Gold watch with Black Dial with Applied Yellow Gold Baton/Bar Markers. 25mm x 31mm lug to lug (0.98 in. x 1.22 in.) - ...
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6085 Watch, 1953
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1953 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual VERY EARLY Ref. 6085 Two Tone 14k Rose Gold Machined Bezel and Stainless Steel Case watch with White Dial with Applied Rose Color Arabic 3, 6, and...
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Zephyr Two-Tone Watch, 1965
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1965 Vintage Rolex Zephyr Ref. 1008 Two Tone 14k Yellow Gold Machined Bezel and Stainless Steel Case watch with Original Gold/Champagne Zephyr Dial. Case size, 35mm x 41mm lug to lug...
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1955
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1955 Vintage Rolex Ouster Perpetual Ref. 6564 14k Yellow Gold with Original Silver Dial Turning Golden Brown with Applied Beveled Gold Stick/Bar/Baton Markers. Case size, 34mm x 38mm...
Ladies Rolex Oyster Perpetual 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand Rolex Model Oyster Perpetual 67197 Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss automatic Case Material 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet / Strap Material 14K Yellow Gold Clasp ...
Rolex lady's yellow gold Oyster Perpetual Florentine wristwatch Ref 6551
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A New Old Stock Ladies Rolex Oyster Perpetual 14k Yellow Gold with Florentine Finish Reference: 6551 Circa: 1960s Movement: Manual-wind Rolex Cal. 1160 Case: 30mm 14k ye...
14k Gold
Rolex 6719 ladies two-tone 26mm MOP Diamond Oyster perpetual
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Description) Brand - Rolex Style - oyster perpetual Model - 6719 Gender - ladies Case size - 25mm Metals - yellow gold / stainless steel Bezel - Yellow gold 1.0CT Diamond Dial ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex yellow gold Oyster Perpetual “Underline” Dial self winding wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Very pleasing example Rolex 14K YG Oyster Perpetual ref 1002 serial # 1.01 million circa 1964.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex SS/14 karat YG Oyster Perpetual Ref 1005, circa 1969
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel and 14K yellow gold Oyster Perpetual ref 1005 serial #2.2 million circa 1969. Featuring 34mm diameter case with fine engine turned “milled” bezel and acrylic cr...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel and 14 Karat Gold Oyster Perpetual Ref 6085, circa 1953
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel and 14K yellow gold Oyster Perpetual ref 6085, serial #855,xxx circa 1953. Featuring 34mm diameter case with fine engine turned “milled” bezel and acrylic crys...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bombe Ref 1011, circa 1960
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual so called “Bombe” model 14K gold ref # 1010 serial# 529,xxx circa 1960.
14k Gold
3.90 Carat VVS Diamond Bezel Watch Bezel for Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Round brilliant cut diamonds. 100% natural earth mined diamonds. 36mm watch bezel. Perfect for Rolex Datejust Oyster Perpetual.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual self winding wristwatch Ref 6564, circa 1960
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 14K Gold ref 6564 serial # 435,xxx circa 1960.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Watch 14k Gold 30mm
By Rolex
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Everyone needs a Rolex in their timepiece collection. Circa 1940s, this 30mm Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch features a round 14k gold case with a smooth finish polished bezel.
14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6048 Silver Dial 14K Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6048 Silver Dial 14K Yellow Gold Watch 31mm
Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 14K Gold Custom Diamonds Mens Watch 1503
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Good condition. This beautiful timepiece was produced in 1970. Back Case has visible dents and Old custom engraving. Aftermarket band but the buckle is an original Rolex. Custom Diam...
14k Gold
Vintage Ladies Rolex Oyster Perpetual 24MM 6719 14K Yellow Gold Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Custom Leather Strap and Buckle. Watch Serviced in house on 06/01/2026 Oyster Perpetual Watch Properties Brand: Rolex Family: Oyster Perpetual Model: Oyster Perpetual Ref.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 14K Gold Steel Silver Dial Ladies Watch 6619
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage piece. Cheapest Rolex on our page. Year of Production in 1971. No original box and papers. Comes with 1 year warranty.
Steel, 14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback 3131
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 14ct rose gold Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback by Rolex. Featuring a silver dial with applied arabic numbers and a rose gold bezel. Fitted with a plexi glass and a self-winding movemen...
14k Gold, Rose Gold
1964 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Vintage Mens Watch with Rare Underline Dial 14K Gold
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...
14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Champagne Dial 14K Yellow Gold Steel Watch 6916
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This timepiece was produced in 1982. Moderate slack on the bracelet. Wrist fit 6.5 inches. Covered by 2- year Chronostore warranty Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Wome...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubble Back 3131 Rose Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 3131 Watch. 34mm 14K rose gold case with 14K rose gold smooth bezel.
Rose Gold
Rolex 14K Gold Filled Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch
Located in Flushing, NY
Rolex 14K Gold Filled Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch Marked: ROLEX NO-14KGF STAINLESS STEEL Approximate Dimensions: 17.5 cm (Inner circumference) 36 mm (Dial Diameter) 1.8 cm (St...
Rolex Yellow Gold Linen Dial Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch, circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Oyster Perpetual METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: 44mm X 36mm CIRCA: 1960's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 2...
14k Gold, Platinum
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 5003 Stainless Steel White Dial Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Ladies ''Bubble back'' Rolex Oyster Perpetual in stainless steel & 14k on leather strap.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Men's 2-Tone Watch Ref 6582 Zephyr
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Mens 2-Tone Watch Ref 6582 - Automatic.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Vintage, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Vintage 1960's Rare watch - Rose 14k gold plated case, buckle with steel back.
14k Gold, Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ovettone 6305/1 14K Gold Roulette Date
By Rolex
Located in PARIS, FR
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ovettone – 14K Yellow Gold – 1954 - Orig.
14k Gold
While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.
Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.
But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.
But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.
Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.
The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.
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Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
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A fresh palette of dial colors and technological advances have elevated this classic watch model.
The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
If you think this looks like the Rolex Kermit, you're correct.
This model was designed for lefties.
Learn the devious techniques that counterfeiters use to sell inauthentic pieces at authentic prices. Of course, you don't have to worry about that on 1stDibs, where every seller of Rolex watches is highly vetted.
From understanding the models to choosing among vintage, pre-owned and new watches, here’s our expert advice on finding the best Rolex for you.
As the cache goes on display at London’s Design Museum, we speak to its enigmatic owner about some of his rarest acquisitions.