Rolex Pocket Watch 9165. Antique Rolex Precision 9165 Circa 1952
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Pocket Watch. Precision Ref: 9165 Circa 1952 Please refer to pictures to see the
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch from 1952
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6106 MOVEMENT
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking Original Dial Manual Watch, circa 1952
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 3/4 Size Precision / Oyster Speedking METAL
Rolex Date Stainless Steel Watch Silver Dial Oyster Band Vintage 1501 1952
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Date Stainless Steel Watch Silver Dial Oyster 1501, 1952 year. This watch has been
Stainless Steel
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
Rolex Steel Early Oyster with Original Super Oyster Crown circa 1952-53
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6084 METAL
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
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster 6244 c1952
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Oyster 6244 Circa 1952 Manual Wind Ivory Honeycomb Dial Vintage Collectors Piece A rare
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Ladies Dudley Stainless Steel Watch, 1952
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1952 Vintage Oyster by Rolex Ladies Lady Dudley Ref. 3640 Stainless Steel watch with Original
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 6084 Stainless Steel Watch, 1952
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1952 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6084 Stainless Steel watch with Silver Dial with Applied
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 6105 Ovettone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1952
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1952 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ovettone Reference 6105. 18K Yellow Gold case with a fluted bezel
Vintage 1952 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubble Back Ref. 6084
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A highly collectible 1952 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubble Back Ref. 6084, featuring a 34mm 14K yellow
14k Gold
Vintage 1952 Rolex Precision 18KT Yellow Gold Ref. 8790
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
C. 1952 This elegant timepiece is crafted in 18K yellow gold by Rolex. It features a square dial
18k Gold
Rolex Vintage Steel Oyster Date Mechanical Custom Blue Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1952 Rolex Reference 6694 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Case, Caliber 1225
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster manual wind Wristwatch Ref 6082, circa 1952
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
baton numerals, Rolex oyster crown on brown leather strap, circa 1952, case diameter 34mm, Ref 6082 Case
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Rare Model with Machined Bezel Super Oyster, circa 1951 or 1952
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Ref. 6107 METAL
Rolex 1952 Steel Case with California Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1952 Rolex Reference 6106, 34 MM & Steel 2 piece case. Caliber 1300 Automatic, self winding
Stainless Steel
Rolex 1952 Steel Case with California Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1952 Rolex Reference 6106, 34 MM & Steel 2 piece case. Caliber 1300 Automatic, self winding
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel California Dial Wristwatch Ref 6426
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1952 Rolex, Reference 6426 34 MM Stainless Steel Water proof Case, caliber 1215 Manual wind
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Gold Top and Steel back Larger Manual Wind Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1952 Rolex Wrist Watch, 35 M.M 3 piece snap back case with Yellow Gold Bezel, Lug Tops and
Gold, Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Transitional Bubbleback Wristwatch, circa 1952
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Rolex 14k yellow gold transitional bubbleback wristwatch, circa 1952, with original Rolex dial
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Sweep Seconds Manual Wind Wristwatch circa 1952
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Ref. 6144 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Precision Index Bezel Watch from 1952
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster / Precision / 6223 Thunderbird Bezel METAL
Rolex 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch With Diamonds circa, 1952
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3863 METAL
18k Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Perpetual Wind Watch, circa 1952
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Ref. 6105 METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Steel and Gold Perpetual from 1952 with an Original Dial, Hands and Crown
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 6104
Rolex Stainless Steel with Rare Full Size Bubble Back Movement from 1951 or 1952
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Super Oyster / 6084 METAL
1952 Rolex Precision Model 6044 “Royal” Oyster
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
1952! Let me introduce you to a special watch. It’s a Rolex that has a very special Crown. One of
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1952
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1952 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 6285. 14K Yellow Gold case. Machined bezel. 34mm wide
Rolex Yellow Gold Bombe Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 6090, circa 1952
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K YG Bombe ref # 6090 serial# 729,xxx circa 1952. Featuring 34 x 40mm bombe style case
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Wristwatch circa 1952
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1952. 33.5 x 42mm case with wide bezel and heavy lugs. Original black waffle dial with applied gold
Stainless Steel
Tudor Prince Stainless Steel Jumbo Oysterdate Wristwatch Ref 7024/0
By Tudor
Located in New York, NY
consumers had come to expect from Rolex. 1952 saw the introduction of the Tudor Oyster Prince, with a famous
Stainless Steel
Pre-Owned Circa 1952 Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Model: Rolex Movement: Automatic Case Material: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Case Size: 34mm Dial: Silver
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1952
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 6084, serial number 736,XXX, circa 1952
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Precision Dress Model manual wristwatch, circa 1952
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A scarce and striking design vintage lady’s Rolex 18K YG dress model circa 1952. Featuring a 22mm
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Exceptional Bronze Dial circa, 2000
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 2120 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 2000 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X D...
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Vintage Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Pocket Watch, 45 M.M. X 9 M.M. thick 18K Yellow Gold 3 piece hinged case with Gold inside Dust cover. 18 Jewel mechanical, Manual wind nickle lever movemen...
18k Gold
Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open Faced METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1923 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 44mm MOVEMENT / CALI...
Gold-filled
Cartier Ronde Solo 36 MM steel Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Cartier Ronde Solo Wrist Watch, 36 M.M 2 Piece stainless steel water resistant case, Sapphire crown, Sapphire Glass Crystal. Silver dial with Black Roman numerals and a C...
Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare "Pie Pan" Factory Original Dial circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare, Bulls Eye Dial from 1958 Caliber 1060
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6552 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1958 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm Length X Diamet...
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe 18Kt. Two-Tone Oversized Late Art Deco Wristwatch from 1940s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Solid Yellow and White Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 47mm X Width 29mm CIRCA: 1940's MOVEMEN...
Vintage Must de Cartier 590005 Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT Quartz Tank.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). ref.590005 Comes with a new GUCCI leather band Rare Gray and White Dial with Quartz m...
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Baume & Mercier Promesse MOA10182 Women's Watch in Stainless Steel
By Baume & Mercier
Located in New York, NY
Baume & Mercier Promesse MOA10182 Women's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 133841 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Baume & Mercier Model: Promesse Country of Origin: Switzerland Moveme...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Strap Model Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Rolex Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. 14K 2 piece case, 9 M.M. thick, 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle lever movement, 2 tone Silver Satin Pie pan dial with raised Gold marke...
14k Gold
OMEGA Automatic Watch. Omega Constellation Chronometer Mens Watch.
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Omega Constellation Automatic Watch 1001 Omega Movement ref 168.047 Condition: Works and keeps time. Works like it should. Winds up while wearing it. Details: 34.5mm Ca...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Must de Cartier 590005 Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT Quartz Tank.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). ref.590005 Comes with a new GUCCI leather band Champagne Dial with Quartz movement . ...
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Machined Bezel, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Reference 1007 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Diameter 34 mm M...
Vintage Cartier Roadster Automatic 2510 Watch
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Vintage Cartier rectangular stainless steel case with silver dial, stainless steel bezel, and date window at 3 o'clock Condition: Worn - Excellent (minor signs of wear). Stainless s...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Bubble Back Rare Roman Dial Perpetual Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 40mm X Diameter 32mm CIRCA: 1940's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perp...
Vintage Breitling 17 Jewel Rubis Manual 1950s 34mm Watch 633
By Breitling
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Band Material: Stainless steel Materials: Gold Power: Mechanical Readout: Analog Breitling Wristwatch. 1950s Vintage men's Stainless steel case. 17 Rubis Jewel Mechanical ...
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.
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This model was designed for lefties.
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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.