Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking Manual Wind Wristwatch 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: Stainless Steel Weight: 31.1 grams Diameter: 32mm *Light spotting on dial*
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking Manual Wind Wristwatch 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: Stainless Steel Weight: 31.1 grams Diameter: 32mm *Light spotting on dial*
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6565 34mm Mens Automatic 1950s Swiss Vintage RA547
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6565 automatic dress watch, c.1957, in excellent
Rolex 1950s Bubble Back Oyster Perpetual in Mint Condition
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Exciting and rare!! Vintage Rolex bubble back a Reference 6084 Oyster Perpetual dates to
Rolex Lady's White Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch Ref 6252 circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Rolex lady's 14k white gold and diamond bracelet watch, Ref. 6252, circa 1950s. Handmade gathered
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Ref 6480 34mm Stainless Steel Manual Wind 1950s Vintage RA416B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: Rolex MODEL : Oyster, Ref.6480 COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE : Switzerland YEAR OF MANUFACTURE : c.1950s
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6084 18k Solid Gold 34mm Automatic 1950s RA467B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6084 semi bubbleback automatic
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Lady Oyster Precision 22mm 18k Solid Gold Manual Wind 1950s Swiss RA511
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare timeless vintage luxury, 18k solid gold Rolex Lady Oyster Precision manual wind, c.1957, in
Gold, 18k Gold
Mens Rolex Precision Ref 8961 34mm 18k Solid Gold Manual Wind 1950s Swiss RA463
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic luxury, rare and timeless 18k solid gold Rolex Precision 8961 manual wind dress watch, c
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Art Deco Oyster Manual Watch, circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6634 Gold Capped Automatic 1950s RJC138
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's Gold-Capped Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6634 automatic dress watch, c.1957
Gold-filled
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6564 Automatic 1950s Swiss Vintage RJC146B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare iconic classic, Men's Rolex ref.6564 Oyster Perpetual automatic, c.1957. Gorgeous Rolex
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6564 Automatic, c.1950s Vintage RA140BRN
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous classic, Men's Rolex ref.6564 Oyster Perpetual automatic dress watch, c.1957. Verified
Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6494 34mm Mens 1950s Hand Wind Roulette Date RA191C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref.6494 hand-wind dress watch with roulette red
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel and Gold Oyster Perpetual with Original Dial Rare Model circa, 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / 14Kt. Gold Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter
Gold, Steel
Sold|$5,500
Rolex Midcentury Gold Ladies Watch Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Mid century, circa 1950s, 18k gold Rolex bracelet watch. Bracelet is 6.5" long, case is 14mm in
Gold
Rolex Lady's White Gold Diamond Dress Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
markers. Black cord strap band with 14k gold clasp and safety chain. Pre-owned, vintage Rolex ca. 1950's
Diamond, White Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6566
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
vintage Rolex, circa 1950s.
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Precision Diamond Watch 18ct Gold
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Circa 1950s–60s Rare vintage Rolex Precision Cocktail watch 18 carat gold Diamond bezel with 20
Rolex Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch, circa 1950s
Located in Hicksville, NY
This elegant and very feminine ladies Rolex watch features a fancy bracelet with a double safety
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6532 c. 1950's
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a minty 1950's Automatic Oyster Perpetual Rolex. The cream dial on this watch is a beauty
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Stainless Steel Precision Wristwatch Ref 4417 c. 1950's
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a very rare Rolex Precision with incredible horn lugs. This is a minty example with an
Rolex Bubble Back 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex 18k yellow gold bubble back with beautiful original black dial on Rolex rivet bracelet.
Rolex Rose Gold Precision Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The is an exquisite example of the Rolex Precision with an unpolished case, the dial is in mint
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Chronograph Ref 6234 circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a great example of a Rolex chronograph from the 1950s. The beautiful dial has three
ROLEX Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Ref 6084 circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a beautiful example of a Rolex oyster perpetual from the 1950s with a black original
Rolex Stainless Steel Milgauss Wristwatch Ref 6541 circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is an extremely rare example of the Rolex Milgauss from the 1950s. It is an automatic watch
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is an exceptional example of a rare variation of an early Rolex Datejust wristwatch in 18k
18k Gold, Rose Gold
ROLEX Yellow Gold Oyster Precision Veriflat Ref 6512 circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex yellow gold Oyster Veriflat reference 6512 from the 1950s. This has a champagne dial
Rolex Yellow Gold Ovettone Wristwatch Ref 6105 circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This an extremely rare big Rolex bubble back known as the Ovettone. What is so special about this
ROLEX Stainless Steel Submariner James Bond Wristwatch Ref 6536 circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a great example of a Rolex Submariner James Bond wristwatch, Ref. 6536. The case is
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Shock-Resisting Wristwatch Ref 6282 circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a beautiful Rolex Ref. 6282 that has an original ivory-colored dial with textured tracking
Rolex Yellow Gold Triple-Calendar Moonphase Wristwatch Ref 6062 circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
from the 1950s. This model was one of Rolex's most complicated and this example is even more highly
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Panerai Marina Militare made by Rolex circa 1950s
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a very rare Panerai made for the Italian navy in the 1940s. The watch was made by Rolex
Rolex Stainless Steel Precision Wristwatch Ref 8051 circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex Stainless Steel Precision Wristwatch, Ref 8051, circa 1950s, with a manual-wind movement
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Precision Wristwatch Ref 4061 circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a very rare Rolex stainless steel Precision wristwatch with an unusual original salmon
Stainless Steel
1950's ROLEX Ladies Vintage Watch, White Gold - THE CHAMELEON
By Rolex
Located in New York City, NY
different outfits or occasions.Dial:Silver, signed Rolex, dart applied indexes, excellent condition with
Rare Brand New Rolex Yacht-Master 8k Yellow Gold White Dial Ref 16628
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Since the 1950s, Rolex has hold a special place for the world of Sailing; the Yacht-Master is
Yellow Gold
Sold|$3,850
ROLEX Gold Dress Model Circa 1950's
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K YG dress model circa 1950's, 34 X 42mm case with large lobed lugs with beautifully
18k Gold
Sold|$3,450
Rolex Gold Dress Model circa 1950's
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K yellow gold 35mm round case signed 17 jewel manual wind movement nice original satin
18k Gold
Sold|$2,950
Rolex 14K YG Dress Model circa 1950's
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14K YG dress model circa 1950's. 32 X 39mm diameter snap back case with stylized scalloped
14k Gold
ROLEX Gold Day-Date ref. 6611 circa 1950's
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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18k Gold
Rolex Precision 4219 stainless steel watch, Circa 1950's All original
By Rolex
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Rolex Precision 4219 stainless steel watch, circa 1950's. The watch measures 35mm x 10mm thick
Stainless Steel, Steel
Sold|$3,250
Rolex Gold Precision circa 1950's ref# 4471
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14K YG Precision circa 1950's ref 4471 square 26 X 40 mm case with large lobd lugs. Nicely
14k Gold
1950's Fancy Lug Rolex 18K YG Precision Dress Model
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K YG Dress model 35mm diameter case with extended horn shaped lugs. 2 tone beautifully
18k Gold
Rolex SS dress model 32 x 39 mm case circa 1950's
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS dress model 32 x 39 mm case circa 1950's with original patina'd silver dial with applied
Stainless Steel
Rolex SS/PG dress model ref 3923 circa 1950's
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS/PG dress model ref 3923 circa 1950's. 33.5 X 40mm diameter SS case with PG lugs and PG
Vintage Rolex Chronometer Reference 4325, 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950's Vintage Rolex Chronometre Ref. 4325 18k Yellow Gold watch with Machined Bezel with Black
Sold|$4,650
Rolex Bombe 14k Gold c 1950s
By Rolex
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Super clean 14k yellow gold Rolex watch - the bombe model of the 1950s. Immaculate dial with all
Sold|$4,150
Rolex Yellow Gold Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14k yellow gold dress model wristwatch, circa 1950s. 34mm case with smooth bezel and acrylic
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oversize Dress Model Wristwatch 1950s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Great looking Rolex man’s manual wind dress model 18K gold circa 1950’s. Very nice robust design 33
ROLEX Yellow Gold Dress Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14K yellow gold, large 34mmm diameter, dress model with very pleasing original aged silvered
Stainless Steel
Rolex 18K PG Oyster Perpetual Chronometer c. 1950s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K PG Oyster Perpetual 34mm diameter Oyster case circa 1950's. Smooth bezel, beautiful
18k Gold
Sold|$3,950
Rolex SS Vintage Square Dress Model c.1950s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS vintage square dress model 27 X 37mm case with large extended claw lugs circa 1950's
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Square Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold square stepped case wristwatch, 28 X 36mm, with flared and fluted lugs, circa
Vintage Rolex Precision Reference 9022 Stainless Steel Watch, 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950's Vintage Rolex Precision Ref. 9022 Stain;less Steel watch with Silver Dial with Applied Steel
Rolex Precision Ref. 8952 14k YG, circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Precision ref. 8952 18K YG circa 1950’s. Featuring 35mm snap back case with the icon engine
14k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Dress Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14K Yellow Gold Dress Wristwatch, circa 1950s. 34mm case with smooth bezel and acrylic
14k Gold, Yellow 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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