Rolex Submariner Small Crown Gilt Black Dial 6205 Steel Automatic Watch 1954
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 6205 Year: 1954 Serial number: 21xxx Reference: OT1504 Model 6204 as the first small crown submariner produced in 1953, guarantee depth rate 100 meters. ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Automatic Wristwatch Ref. 6538
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Submariner Ref. 6538 Very rare big crown without crown guards. Case-Screwed case, steel, acrylic glass, rotating bezel, screw-down crown Movement-Caliber Rolex 1030, automati...
Stainless Steel 1950's James Bond Rolex Submariner
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Mint condition ref. 6536/1 "James Bond" Submariner, circa 1956.
-Amazing dial with even patina and fully intact markers
-All original (with upkeep for servicing)
...
Stainless Steel
Tudor Rolex Big Crown Submariner
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Tudor Rolex Big Crown Submariner
-Patina on Dial and Hands
-8mm watch crown
-Ref.7924
-Very rare dial, hands & bezel!
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 6536-1
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
“A beautiful vintage watch”- Josh Bonifas. The case of this Submariner is among the nicest examples we have seen, with even the original “stainless steel” engraving still visible on ...
Stainless Steel
"James Bond" Stainless Steel 1950's Submariner Ref. 5508
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Stainless Steel 1950's "James Bond" Submariner Ref. 5508 by Rolex - Beautiful Patina, Mint condition case!
Stainless Steel
Big Crown Tudor Oyster Prince Submariner by Rolex circa 1950
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Tudor Oyster Prince Submariner by Rolex - Original Papers, 8mm Big Crown, circa 1950
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel "No Crown Guard" Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5508
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This piece offers great value for a rare early reference, particularly when compared to the price of track ring dial 5512- or 5513s. Note the exceptional glossiness of the dial. The ...
Stainless Steel
Rare Vintage Rolex Submariner James Bond Big Crown Stainless Steel Automatic
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Very Rare Stainless Steel Submariner Vintage Gents Wristwatch, original tropical gilt dial with hour markers, a stainless steel bi-directional bezel with a black bezel insert, a st...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Big Crown T Swiss 25 Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5510
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Offering an incredible look, with a “T Swiss 25” dial with all silver printing, this is a special example of Rolex’s famed Submariner. This reference #5510 would have been one of the...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Four-Line Submariner Wristwatch Ref 6536/1 circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic movement. Stainless steel case, 40mm diameter. Very rare four-line dial. Stainless steel Oyster bracelet. Very rare and collectible vintage Submariner circa 1950s, serial n...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner 4 Line Ghost Dial Big Crown Wristwatch Ref 6538
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A collectable example of the world’s most iconic watch, this “Big Crown” Submariner ref. #6538 is offered in original 1950s condition and at an attractive price for this rare model. ...
Stainless Steel
Ref #5512 Rare Early Stainless-Steel Submariner Gilt Dial
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Stainless-Steel Gilt Dial Submariner by Rolex - Early Ref #5512 Pointy Crown-Guards, Rare Gilt Dial, circa late 1950's
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel James Bond Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5508
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a excellent example of the Rolex Submariner reference 5508 known as the "James Bond". This watch is in excellent condition with a strong case and beautiful gilt original dial...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner James Bond Wristwatch Ref 6536/1
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a great example of the Rolex James Bond reference 6536/1 from the late 1950s. The stainless steel case has never been polished and the dial is a perfect shiny gilt dial with ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5508 with Tropical Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a very unusual example of a Rolex Submariner James Bond wristwatch, Ref. 5508, with a caramel tropical dial. The dial of this James Bond started out as black but due to aging...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner James Bond Wristwatch Ref 5508 circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a beautiful and extremely rare example of a stainless steel Rolex Submariner James Bond model, Ref. 5508, from the 1958. The watch is a great example with a mint case and bea...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner "Small Crown James Bond" Wristwatch Ref 6536
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This week we were lucky enough to find the elusive Rolex Submariner reference 6536, an extremely rare James Bond variation. It is said approximately 100 pieces were produced and only...
Stainless Steel
1954 Rolex Submariner Stainless Steel 6538 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Vintage * *Complete with: Box dated 1954 *Case Size: 37mm *Strap: Stainless Steel Oyster *Age: 1954 *Strap length: Adjustable up to 18cm. Please note we can order spare links a...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Automatic Wristwatch Ref. 5508
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Submariner Ref. 5508 Very rare Submariner "James Bond" Case-Screwed case, steel, acrylic glass, rotating bezel, screw-down crown, without crown guards, d=37mm Movement-Calibe...
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 6205 circa 1954
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rolex Submariner Ref. 6205 Extremely rare Brevet crown without crown guards, one of the first three Submariner models in production Case Stainless steel, screw back, acrylic ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Big Crown James Bond Submariner Wristwatch circa 1957
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Big Crown James Bond Submariner, Ref. 6538, circa 1957. Great looking iconic model with beautifully refinished glossy black dial with gilt printing, antique lum...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner James Bond Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 6538
Located in Paris, FR
Fine and rare stainless steel self winding diver's wristwatch.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel James Bond Submariner Wristwatch Ref 6536/1 1956
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel James Bond Submariner Wristwatch, Ref. 6536/1, . It features an original rotating black bezel, plastic crystal, locking waterproof crown, refinished dial, rivet...
Stainless Steel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chrono Steel Mens Watch 26331ST.OO.1220ST.02 Unworn
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Silver-tone stainless steel case with a silver-tone stainless steel bracelet. 8 screws fixed silver-tone stainless steel bezel. Black dial with silver-tone hands and index hour marke...
Stainless Steel
GIA Certified 3.66 Carats Oval Cut Fancy Light Pink Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful engagement ring, showcasing a vibrant 3.66 carats oval cut pink diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Light Pink color and Internally Flawless clarity, bezel-set in 18K rose ...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Emilio Jewelry Certified 16.00 Carat Burma No Heat Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the museum vault at Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring the kings of gems, a Burma Untreated No He...
Ruby
Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a...
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Rolex 118388 Day-Date 18k Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold bezel with Diamonds Dial: All Diamond dial with black Roman numerals ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Adler 45ct Asscher Cut Diamonds Tennis Bracelet Sultan Qaboos Bin Said
By Adler
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum Adler Genèva Ca.45 Ct Asscher Cut Diamonds Tennis Bracelet to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said One of a kind Tennis Bracelet completely hand made from solid Platinum. Di...
Diamond, Platinum
A Pair of Rare Late Georgian Diamond Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of late Georgian open-work diamond drop earrings, set with three graduating old brilliant-cut diamonds, the principal pear shaped diamonds weighing approximately 3.5 carats th...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Cartier Panthère 18k White Gold 27mm Quartz 1991 Box Only, Full Links
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Cartier Panthère watch in 18k white gold, manufactured in 1991. The watch comes with its original box but without papers. It features a 27mm case, quartz movement, and is presented w...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hermes HAC 40 Flag Limited Edition Haut a Courroies Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare limited edition Hermes HAC 40 Flag bag featured in H Toile and Black. Black Evercalf leather and signature Hermes Toile H in Black and Ecru. Beautifully deta...
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Multi Shape 46.00 Carat Diamond Choker Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, A truly special and classic diamond necklace that stands out from the res...
Diamond
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Antique Chronograph Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1909 Patek Philippe Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch, 50 mm diameter 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece case with inside dust cover, White Porcelain Dial with Black Roman numerals, oute...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,920
H 16 in W 21 in D 9 in
Chanel Transparent and Lambskin White Naked XXXL Extra Large Clear Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Clear transparent naked diamond stitch quilted Chanel vintage tote in an oversized XXXL featuring white lambskin leather logo and silver hardware. Good vintage condition with minor ...
White and Yellow Gold Tempered Glass Chess Set
Located in Southampton, PA
The foremost game of strategy unfolds between the most fantastic cast of characters with this unique and stunning handmade, custom designed chess set. Consider first the sheer weight...
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
J. Birnbach 18.04 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with Trillions
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This important piece from the J. Birnbach vault is a ring to be passed down for generations. Featuring an exceptional 18.04 carat emerald cut diamond, this is a timeless piece celebr...
Diamond, Platinum
$257,646Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.67 in
Yellow Gold Brooch with Six Carats GRS No Heat Royal Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The heart of this 18 karat yellow gold Tobacco Flower brooch is a stunning GRS-certified vivid royal blue oval sapphire from Sri Lanka, measuring 10.73 x 9.64 x 5.99 mm and weighing ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanza...
Rolex Day-Date 40 Rose Gold 228235
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning unworn Day-Date, crafted in 18k rose gold by Rolex. Featuring a sun dust stripe motif dial with applied hour markers. Complementing the dial is a fixed rose gold fluted be...
18k Gold, Rose 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.