$4,960Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6634 34mm Gold Capped Mens 1950s Automatic RA673
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Rolex's "Golden Egg" Ref 6634 Oyster Perpetual gold-capped automatic, c.1959, in
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6084 Stainless Steel Wristwatch c. 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in stainless steel, this vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6084 has a silver tone dial. The
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6084 Mens 1950s 34mm Automatic Bubble Back RA715
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6084 bubble back automatic watch, c.1952, all
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6084 Mens 1950s 34mm Automatic Bubble Back RA715B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6084 bubble back automatic watch, c.1952, in
Stainless Steel
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6634 34mm Gold Capped Mens 1950s Automatic Original RA673
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6634 "Golden Egg" gold-capped automatic, c.1959, all
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel and 14Kt. Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Bracelet. circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 6532
$6,080Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6581 34mm Mens 14k SS Rare 1950s Vintage Automatic RA665B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare classic, 14k Gold and stainless steel Men's Rolex Ref.6581 Oyster perpetual, c.1954, in
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,720Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6581 34mm Mens 14k SS 1950s Vintage Automatic RA665
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury classic, 14k Gold and stainless steel Men's Rolex Ref.6581 Oyster perpetual, c.1954
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
ROLEX Factory "Faceted" Bezel 1950's Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
ROLEX reference #1025 Factory "Faceted" Bezel 1950's Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual: This is the
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual "Sunken Dial" Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rolex Gents Stainless Steel Automatic watch. This rare Rolex from the 1950's features an even rarer
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6564 circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
markers, an original 1950s Oyster bracelet and a unique-to-1950s-watches textured-linen-style dial with
Stainless Steel
Rolex 1950s Ref 6567 Oyster Perpetual Gold Automatic Wristwatch on Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Rolex Reference 6567 Wrist Watch 34 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 3 Piece case with Fluted Bezel
14k Gold
Midsize Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6548 30mm Automatic 1950s Vintage RA528
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charming vintage classic, Rolex midsize Oyster Perpetual ref.6548 automatic, c.1958, in excellent
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6634 34mm Gold Capped Automatic 1950s Vintage RA434
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's Gold-Capped Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6634 automatic dress watch, c.1950s
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6634 Golden Egg 34mm Automatic 1950s Swiss RA434B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage classic, Men's Rolex "Golden Egg", Oyster Perpetual Ref.6634 gold-capped automatic dress
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Midsize Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6551 18k Gold 30mm Automatic 1950s RA470B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, 18k solid gold Midsize Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6551 automatic dress watch, c
Gold, 18k Gold
Midsize Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6551 18k Solid Gold 30mm Automatic 1950s RA470
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, 18k solid gold Midsize Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6551 automatic dress watch, c
Gold, 18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6634 Gold Capped Automatic 1950s Vintage RA237B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic luxury, Men's Gold-Capped Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6634 automatic dress watch, c.1957
Gold-filled
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6565 34mm Mens Automatic 1950s Swiss Vintage RA547S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's all-stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6565 automatic dress watch, c
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6605 18k Solid Gold 36mm Automatic 1950s NOS NA125
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.6605 automatic, c.1959, new old
Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6564 14k Solid Gold 34mm Automatic 1950s RA462B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic luxury, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6564 automatic dress watch, c.1950s
Gold, 14k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6564 14k Solid Gold 34mm Automatic 1950s RA462
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6564 automatic dress watch, c
14k Gold, Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6085 34mm 18k Gold Automatic 1950s Swiss RA443B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, a very charming Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.6085 automatic, c
18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6085 34mm 18k Gold Automatic 1950s Vintage RA443
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, a very charming Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.6085 automatic, c
18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6305 36mm Rare Red Date Automatic 1950s RA426B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, rare Men's timeless Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 6305 bubble automatic, c.1953, in
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6084 18k Solid Gold 34mm Automatic 1950s Swiss RA467
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6084 semi bubbleback automatic
Gold, 18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6305 36mm Red Date Automatic 1950s Vintage RA426
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare vintage classic, Men's timeless Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 6305 automatic, c.1953,in
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel and 14Kt. Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Bracelet. circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 6532
Mens Rolex Ref 6634 Oyster Perpetual Gold Capped Automatic 1950s Vintage RA237
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
Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6564 Automatic, c.1950s Swiss Vintage RA139
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare classic, Men's Rolex ref.6564 Oyster Perpetual automatic dress watch, c.1955. Verified
ROLEX Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Presentation Watch with Globe Logo Dial circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A handsome and colorful dial and strap combination on this 1960's stainless steel Oyster Perpetual
Stainless Steel
Rolex 1950s Bubble Back Oyster Perpetual
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exciting!! Vintage Rolex bubble back This watch, a Reference 6084 Oyster Perpetual dates
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
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 Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Rolex Oyster Perpetual, 34 MM Stainless Steel Waterproof Case with Engine turned Bezel
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 8952 18k Solid Gold Manual Wind 1950s RA229
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare luxurious classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.8952 manual wind large
18k Gold, Gold
Mens Rolex Ref 6634 Oyster Perpetual Gold Capped Automatic 1950s Swiss RA237G
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Rolex's "Golden Egg", Men's Gold-Capped Ref.6634 Oyster Perpetual automatic
Gold-filled
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6050 18k Gold 32mm Automatic 1950s Vintage RA439B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.6050 bubble back automatic, c
18k Gold
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
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 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, 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
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 Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Wristwatch Ref 5500
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, Ref. 5500 in a 3 piece, 34 M.M. stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel and Gold Oyster Perpetual with Original Dial Rare Model circa, 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6564 METAL
Gold, Steel
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 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 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
ROLEX Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Bombe Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14k yellow gold Oyster Perpetual Bombe wristwatch, circa 1950s. 35mm diameter case with
14k Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch ref 6284 circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage man’s Rolex ref 6284 Oyster Perpetual 18K rose gold circa 1950’s. Featuring 34mm diameter
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Bombe Wristwatch Ref 6090 circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14k yellow gold Oyster Perpetual Bombe wristwatch, Ref. 6090, circa 1950s, with beautiful
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 6284, circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage man’s Rolex ref 6284 Oyster Perpetual 18K rose gold circa 1950’s. Featuring 34mm diameter
18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,960Sale Price|20% Off
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Rolex Ref 6694 Oysterdate Precision 34mm Mens 1980s Manual Hand Wind RA683B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref. 6694 manual wind, c.1984, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed bla...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel 26mm Just Date Women's Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date display watch is a classic example of Rolex's timeless elegance and durability. With it's versatile satin 26mm stainless steel case, this water resis...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Cartier Tank Américaine Automatic 18 Karat Gold Ref. 1725
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, DE
Cartier Tank Américaine Automatic 18 Karat Gold Ref. 1725 Including certificate of authenticity. The glass would need to be replaced. We can offer you this service upon request.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Paris Centure Collection Wrist Watch, 18k Yellow Gold 27 X 27 M.M. 2 Piece stepped case. 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind movement. White Dial with Black Roman nu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Large 18K Gold Quartz 25mm Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The Cartier Tank, 25mm crafted in 18K yellow gold unisex watch. Roman numerals, original lizard skin strap. Complete with original Cartier Box. No papers, buckle not Cartier or 18k g...
18k Gold
Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Watch
By Omega
Located in Houston, TX
This 14k yellow gold-filled Omega Seamaster automatic watch is a fascinating piece of history, dating back to the 1960s and considered an antique. The watch comes with an aftermarket...
Gold-filled
Vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref. 2452J
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
A vintage manual wind Patek Philippe watch from the Calatrava collection, featuring a 35 mm case diameter with a silver white dial and gold hour markers, a seconds subdial on the 6 o...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 6239 Daytona Stainless Steel Watch in Stock
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex 6239 Daytona Stainless Steel Watch in Stock This is a super cool Rolex 6239 Daytona Stainless Steel Watch. The watch is vintage but still very modern and classy. The case size...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 9k ROLEX Watch. Rolex 9k YG 12324 Dress Watch 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Mens Watch 9k Yellow Gold Case ref.12324 Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1946 Beautiful Watch. New Genuine Gucci Leather band. 30mm round Case
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Rare Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual from 1952 Oversized Bubble Back Movement
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6334 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 / 54 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm...
Vintage ROLEX Watch. 9k YG Rolex 4533 Square Tank Manual Wristwatch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Square Mens Watch 9k Yellow Gold Ref 4533 Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1940s Beautiful Watch. New Genuine Leather band. 27mm square case
9k Gold
Rolex Air King Vintage Steel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Rolex Air King Reference 5500 Wrist watch, 34 M.M Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster case. Caliber 1520 Automatic, self winding movement. Silver Satin dial with raised Stick m...
Steel
Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Queens, NY
Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Watch, featuring champagne dial with baton indexes and 18K Rolex Crown logo at 12 0'clock, powered by 19 jewel mechanical wind-up movement, worn on wris...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Vintage 1966 Steel Air-king Automatic with Sunburst Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1966 Rolex Air-King Reference 5500. 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster case. Caliber 1520 Automatic, Self winding movement, excellent Mint condition Silver Satin "Sunburst"...
Steel
Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust 18k Gold 36mm Mens 1960s Date Automatic RA701
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless treasure, rare 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.6605 Datejust automatic, c.1960, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous...
18k Gold
$17,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.18 in W 1.22 in Dm 9 in L 9 in
CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An automatique Ceinture large wrist-watch designed by Cartier. This is the rare large model of the Ceinture automatique wristwatch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of C...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k 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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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.
These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.