Vintage 1945 Rolex Precision Ref. 4360- White Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This Rolex Precision Ref. 4360, produced circa 1945, is a rare survivor from the early post-war
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By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Two Tone METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
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By Rolex
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A fine vintage Rolex Oyster Imperial Viceroy gents wrist watch in 9 karat yellow gold; part of our
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Rolex Stainless Steel Royal Wristwatch circa 1945
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nice watch a vintage Rolex stainless steel Oyster Royal wristwatch, circa 1945. This example is
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By Rolex
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Automatic movement. 14k rose gold case, 32mm, circa 1945. Black dial with both Arabic and Roman
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1945 Rolex Rare Hooded Bubbleback Ref. 3065, Gold & SS - Original with Warranty
By Rolex
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with a 5.0 star rating. 1945 ROLEX Vintage Oyster Perpetual Bubble Bubbleback Ref. 3065, Gold
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1945 Bubbleback Rolex Stainless Steel Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in South Pasadena, CA
1945 Bubbleback Rolex Stainless Steel Wristwatch. The Rolex Bubbleback Stainless Steel Wristwatch
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Rolex Falcon Stainless Steel with Original Dial and Hands from 1944 or 1945
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Falcon / Ref.4070 METAL / MATERIAL
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Rolex 1940's Vintage Ref 6552 Steel Self winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1945 Rolex Reference 6552 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster Case. Caliber
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Materials
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Vintage Rolex Bubbleback Reference 3065 Watch, 1945
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1945 Vintage Rolex Bubbleback Reference 3065. 14K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel case. 32mm wide
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Rolex Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Ref 4417, 1945
By Rolex
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Rolex dress model wristwatch, reference 4417. This super rare Rolex is from 1945, made of stainless
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Materials
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By Rolex
Located in Paris, FR
Rolex 18k yellow gold chronograph wristwatch, circa 1945, manual-wind movement, antimagnetic, with
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Rolex Stainless Steel Royalite Wristwatch Ref 4240 circa 1945
By Rolex
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Rolex stainless steel Royalite wristwatch, Ref. 4240, serial number 371,XXX, circa 1945. 31mm case
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Materials
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Rolex Rose Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch Ref 3131 circa 1945
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14K Rose Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch, Ref. 3131 serial number 3.2 million, circa 1945. 32mm
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Materials
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Rolex Lady's White Gold and Diamond Bracelet Wristwatch Ref 93075 circa 1945
By Rolex
Located in Frankfurt, DE
Beautiful Rolex lady's diamond bracelet watch, Ref. 93075, circa 1950s, Manual-wind movement
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
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Rolex Yellow Gold Wristwatch with Black Dial circa 1945
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A chic Rolex 14k yellow gold chronometer wristwatch with matte black dial and gold dauphine hands
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1945 Rolex Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 1945 rolex watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using steel, gold and stainless steel. Find an antique version now, or shop for 22 vintage or 8 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect 1945 rolex watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Take a look at a 1945 rolex watch featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 1945 rolex watch, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.
How Much is a 1945 Rolex Watch?
On average, a 1945 rolex watch at 1stDibs sells for $11,900, while they’re typically $3,900 on the low end and $175,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Rolex for sale on 1stDibs
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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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You
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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