Vintage 1954 Rolex Oyster Speedking Ref. 6430 – Manual Wind
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1954 Rolex Oyster Speedking Ref. 6430 is a classic mid-century Rolex, offering
Stainless Steel
Rolex Precision Vintage Manual wind Steel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1954 Rolex Reference 6426 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster case, screw
Steel
Rolex 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1954
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 965 METAL / MATERIAL
14k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Speed King with Rare Original Waffle Dial from 1954
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Speed King / Reference 6221 METAL
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
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual Very Rare Deepsea From 1954 / 55 Original Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6332 METAL
Gold
Rolex Submariner Date Black PVD/DLC Coated Stainless Steel Watch 116610LN
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
1954, the Rolex Submariner has been widely celebrated for its functional & stylish design. Initially
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Extra-Flat Veriflat Dress Wristwatch Ref 6512
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
is spotless In 1954 Rolex introduced the "Veriflat" model. A thin (at 9mm) dress watch in 18k
18k Gold
Unavailable
Rolex 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1954
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1954 Vintage Rolex 14k Yellow Gold watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied Gold Color Beveled
14k Gold
Vintage Rolex Speedking Reference 6220 Stainless Steel Watch, 1954
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1954 Vintage Rolex Oyster Speedking Ref. 6220 Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Waffle
Rolex 18 Karat YG Ovetone “Red” Datejust Ref 6305, circa 1954
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An early, rare, and fine condition Rolex “Ovetone” Datejust model ref 6305 serial # 971,xxx circa
18k Gold
Rolex GMT Master 18k YG Black Dial Rare Vintage circa 1981 Model
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
sophisticated, versatile style dates back to 1954 when Rolex received a request from Pan Am to create a
Yellow Gold
1954 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Classic Vintage Mens Automatic Watch with Bubbleback
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1954 ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL Classic Vintage Mens Automatic Watch with Bubbleback, Ref. 6284 - Stainless
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Turn O Graph Thunderbird Bezel Automatic Wristwatch, 1954
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1954 Rolex Turn O Graph Reference 6202, 36 MM Stainless Steel 3 Piece case with Yellow Gold
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex “UFO” Case Design Precision #9083 Circa 1954
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This is a rare and incredibly cool vintage Rolex, made circa 1954. A manual wind “Precision” ref
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Very Flat "Officially Certified" 18K Yellow Gold Ref. # 6512 "Rare"
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
; Rolex crown at 12 o'clock. Dial is spotless. In 1954 Rolex introduced the "Veriflat" model. A thin (at
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX Stainless Steel Second Model Submariner Ref 6205 circa 1954
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
appeal, the dial is on original condition. All of our vintage watches have been serviced by our Rolex
1954 Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Silver Baton Dial Fancy Lugs Precision 4891
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex box and papers dated May 1954.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Prince Imperial 1645 Pocket Watch, Art Deco Style, Circa 1954
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our very rare and attractive Rolex Prince Imperial pocket watch features a 9k yellow gold case of c
Rolex Stainless Steel UFO Case Design Precision Wristwatch Ref 9083
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This is a rare and incredibly cool vintage Rolex, made circa 1954. A manual wind “Precision” ref
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 1601 Mosaic Blue Fluted Bezel Jubilee Bracelet 1986
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 1954 Brand Rolex Model Datejust Reference 1601 Year 1986 Dial Mosaic Blue Case Steel and 18k
1954 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch Ref. 6285
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Reference Number: 6285 Caliber: Case Size: 33mm Movement
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch, 1954
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1954 Rolex Reference 1002, 34 MM Stainless Steel 2 piece case. Caliber 1560 Automatic, self
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Steel Manual Wind Ref 6424 Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1954 Rolex Reference 6424 Wrist Watch, 36 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster case. Caliber
Steel
Mid-Century Stainless Steel Rolex Oyster Speedking, Circa 1954
By Rolex
Located in Towson, MD
One stainless steel Rolex Oyster Speedking model #6420 Serial # 54633 Circa 1954.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex 14Kt. Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Wristwatch from 1954
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold
Rose Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Rare Waffle Dial, circa 1954
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies 18Kt. Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Bracelet Watch From 1954
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4083 METAL / MATERIAL
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Perpetual Original Dial Bubble Back Watch, 1953 / 1954
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Ref. 6084 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies 14Kt Solid Rose Gold Watch from 1954 with Matching Period Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4006 METAL / MATERIAL
Rose Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Manual Wind Wristwatch, 1954
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Ref. 6332 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Precision Wristwatch Ref 6294 Circa 1954
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex stainless steel Oysterdate Precision wristwatch, Ref. 6294, circa 1954, with honeycomb cream
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
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Precision Wristwatch circa 1954
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Precision wristwatch, Ref. 6423, serial number 275,XXX, circa 1954
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rose Gold Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch, circa 1954
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage man’s Rolex ref 6334 Oyster Perpetual rose gold shell, stainless steel case back circa 1954
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
Vintage Rolex Datejust Red Ovettone Reference 6305-1 Watch, 1954
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1954 Vintage Rolex Early Rare Red Datejust Ovettone Ref. 6305-1 with Alternating Red and Black
Vintage Rolex 9ct Gold Precision 4747 Dress Watch, Circa 1954
By Rolex
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A wonderful vintage 9ct gold Rolex manual dress watch dating from the 1950s. A wonderful piece of
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Turn-O-Graph Wristwatch Ref. 6202 circa 1954
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rolex Turn-O-Graph Ref. 6202 Case Stainless steel, screw back case, acrylic crystal
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6332 circa 1954
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 6332, serial number 982,XXX, circa 1954
Stainless Steel
Nielsen TV Rating Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1954
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Oyster Pepetual ref: 6332 34mm diameter case, original antique white stepped dial with
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date. ref. 6534 circa 1954
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Oyster Perpetual Date ref 6534 serial # 410,,xxx circa 1959. 34mm diameter case with
Stainless Steel
Rolex SS Turnograph ref 6202 serial #952, xxx circa 1954
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Turnograph ref 6202 serial #952,xxx circa 1954. Magnificent condition all original
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 18k rose gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6285
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
with tang buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds. 34 mm case size. Ref 6285. Circa 1954. Fine Pre-owned Rolex
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual self winding Wristwatch, circa 1954
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref stainless steel, case serial # 35,xxx circa 1953. Featuring 34mm
Stainless Steel
Sold
W 1.42 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Jumbo Bubbleback Wristwatch circa 1954
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
,XXX, circa 1954. 36mm engine-turned bezel, early-style Rolex "+" crown and acrylic crystal
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Dark Blue Sunburst Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Date / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter ...
Stainless Steel
Elgin Mid-Century Modern 14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch
By Elgin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern Elgin lady's watch. In 14 karat white gold. Prong-set with diamonds in a halo surrounding the dial and to the lugs on each end. With a block letter ELGIN...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Baume & Mercier Hampton Salmon Dial Stainless steel Watch Boxed
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: BAUME & MERCIER Model: HAMPTON Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: 25 mm. (without crown) x 40m...
Stainless Steel
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Premier METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 21mm ...
Gold-filled
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
Rolex Steel and 14Kt. Solid Gold Oyster Perpetual with Original Dial Mid 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 7008 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and 14Kt. Gold CIRCA / YEAR: Mid 1960's DIMENSIONS / SI...
Gold, 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 / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 / 54 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm...
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Unique Red Dial circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm "Lug Tip to ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Persian Numbers circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960 / 70's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diame...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King with Custom Orange Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 / 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm "Lug Ti...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Must de Cartier Mystery Tank Watch. ARGENT Manual Black Dial Tank.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). Rare Black Mystery Dial with Windup Manual Movement. ref 7007873 Condition: Has some d...
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Piaget Polo 15201 Mini Ladies Pave Diamond 18k YG 1990s
By Piaget
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A stunning Piaget Polo Mini (Ref. 15201 C701) from the 1990s, crafted entirely in 18k yellow gold and fully adorned with brilliant pave-set diamonds across the dial, case, and bracel...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Original Art Deco Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Original Art Deco Natural Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Ring mounted in Platinum. A refreshingly cool light blue hue colors the billowy cushion-cut aquamarine that glistens. The gem...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$3,700
Cartier Santos Galbee Stainless Steel 1565 Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER SANTOS GALBEE 1565 Elegant Ladies Luxury Timepiece. -Condition: Mint -Model: 1565 -Movement: Swiss Quartz -Case Size: 24 x 35mm -Bracelet Fits wrist up to 6'' -Material: Sta...
Steel, Stainless Steel
On Hold|$8,500
Patek Philippe Gubelin Gold Ladies Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k gold Patek Philippe for Gubelin lady's watch. Case measures 20mm x 18mm, with gold ribbed dial, signed by Patek Philippe and Gubelin. Bracelet is 6" long, clasp bears PP ...
Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Cartier Mid Size Wrist Watch, 30 M.M. X 6 M.M thick 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Cartier Inc. 17 jewel mechanical, Manual wind movement. Silver Satin Dial with raised Gol...
18k 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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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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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.