Rolex 1954 Vintage Steel California Dial Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1954 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 5500 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M.
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Steel
Rolex 1954 Vintage Steel California Dial Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1954 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 5500 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M.
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 / MATERIAL: Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1954 / 55 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diamet...
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 Textured with Applied Steel Elongate Arrow and Pointed Bar Markers.
1954 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Classic Vintage Mens Automatic Watch with Bubbleback
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ovettone 6305/1 14K Gold Roulette Date
By Rolex
Located in PARIS, FR
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ovettone – 14K Yellow Gold – 1954 - Orig.
14k Gold
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: Automatic Stone: Material: Stainless Steel, Leather Band Size: 8" Weight: 50.4 Grams Co...
Stainless 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 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 CIRCA / YEAR: 1954 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x Diameter 34mm MOV...
Stainless Steel
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 / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: 42mm X 34mm CIRCA: 1954/ 1955 MOVEMENT / CALIBER:...
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. 34mm case with shallow engine-turned bezel, acrylic crystal, and pleasing original pa...
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 raised oversized silver obelisk shaped indexes and pointy silver hands. Case back date...
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
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. 34mm flat-walled case.
Stainless Steel
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 textured engine turned bezel and original antique white dial with applied stylized index...
Stainless Steel
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 diameter case with engine turned bezel and remarkable original richly patina’d stepped d...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Cupronickel Ultra Prima Handwind Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex’s early Oyster design is presented here with distinctive vintage character, featuring a cupronickel case and a shaped profile that reflects the brand’s formative era of durable...
Rolex Steel Oyster Raleigh with Original Patinated Dial 1930's Oyster
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Tudor STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Raleigh / Reference 4220 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1941 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Diameter 29mm M...
Rolex Rare 1942 Bubble Back Ladies Steel Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1942 Rolex Ladies Reference 3869 Bubble Back Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. Stainless Steel 2 Piece Oyster case, original and unpolished, original Oyster Crown. Automatic, self winding ...
Steel
Rolex Ref 6426 Classic 1950s Steel Manual wind Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1959 Rolex Reference 6426 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster Case, 17 Jewel Caliber 1210 Manual Wind Nickle Lever Movement, Beautiful Original Mint Condition S...
Steel
1937 Rolex Ref 3647 Very Rare Antique Manual Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Extremely Rare 1930s Rolex Precision Model 3647 Manual Wind Square Watch This late 1930s Rolex manual wind square watch is a remarkable and rare find, showcasing the timeless crafts...
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Watch. Rolex ref. 6144 1950s Stainless Steel Mens Rolex watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Mens Watch Just underwent Full Service - New mainspring. Ready To go. Stainless Steel Gold plated. Some is wearing off. ref.6144 Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1...
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 / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 / 54 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm...
Rolex Steel Early Speedking with Original Dial from 1941 or 1942
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Speedking / Reference 3373 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 36mm X Diameter 30mm CIRCA / YEAR: 1941 / 1942...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Steel and Gold Ref 6582 Zephyre Bezel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1966 Rolex Oyster perpetual Reference 6582 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 3 piece stainless steel Oyster case with Yellow Gold Zephyre Bezel and Gold Crown. Caliber 1030, Automatic, self...
Gold, Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Made Dial, circa 1960's with Vuitton Strap
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36m...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual with Rare Original Black Dial from 1953
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6334 METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 34...
Vintage Rolex Watch. ROLEX Oyster Royal 2280 SS 30mm 1930s
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rolex Oyster Royal 2280 Stainless Steel Case. Manual Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1939 Beautiful Watch. Generic Stainless Steel Bracelet (not original Rolex). 30mm round c...
Stainless Steel
Rolex vintage Oysterdate Steel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1967 Rolex Oyster Date Reference 6694 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 2 Piece Oyster case. Caliber 1225 17 Jewel manual Wind, Nickle Lever movement. Custom Refinished "Cal...
Steel
Rolex 14Kt. Oyster Perpetual Rare "Bubble Back" with Factory Original Dial 1948
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual "Bubble Back" / Reference 5011 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1948 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Lengt...
14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Royal Vintage Rose Gold and Steel Manual Wind Mid Size Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940 Rolex Reference 4302 Oyster Royal Wrist Watch, 29 M.M. 3 Piece Stainless steel case with Oyster Water Resistant back and a Rose Gold bezel, 17 jewel mechanical, manual win...
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Vintage Oyster Perpetual Date Yellow Gold 34mm 1500
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date reference 1500, a classic yellow gold timepiece featuring a silver dial with applied gold baton indices and a date aperture at 3 o'clock, all pr...
Yellow Gold
Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in Beton Matte Alligator. This mini Kelly bag is light gray with bone undertone (beton + concrete), and the n...
Hermes Birkin 25 Swift Leather Anemone Palladium Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This is an authentic HERMES Swift Birkin 25 in Anemone. This classic handbag is beautifully crafted of supple swift leather with a fine grain in purple. The bag features rolled leath...
$175Sale Price|22% Off
H 4.5 in D 2.25 in L 7 in
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Black Satin Egg Shaped Versatile Clutch - Shoulder Bag c 1980s
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Black matte satin egg shaped clutch - shoulder bag c 1980s The elegant black satin evening bag is adorned with a cluster of clear diamante' crystals encrusted in ...
$8,990
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 26 Steel 18K Gold Custom Red MOP Dial And Bezel Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Custom Diamond Dial and bezel. No original box and no paper. It comes with a seller box. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model N...
18k Gold, Steel
$1,512Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Limited Edition AD Era Bag Bamboo Chain Metallic
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Melbourne, VIC
prémode presents Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Bag. This limited edition bag was designed by Tom Ford for his final collection as the Creative Director for Gucci. Featuring absolutely gorg...
Rare Dior by John Galliano limited edition 2005 Peccary leather Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Dior by John Galliano Limited edition 2005 collection (0008/1000 in the world) Peccary leather Saddle bag and sea green hardware. A true treasure, very good condition it comes w...
Hermès 1991 Sac Bolide 35 Brown Leather Bolide Bag With Strap Hermes Spa
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Bolide model bag, size 35, in lightly grained brown (hazelnut) leather, interior in soft, coordinated leather with a large patch pocket, 2 handles for carrying by hand and a r...
Vintage HERMES Canvas Calfskin Travel Bag XL
By Hermès
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage HERMES Toile travel bag is crafted of light beige cotton canvas and smooth calfskin leather in dark brown. Zip-around closure opens to a spacious cotton interior featuri...
Unavailable|$12,000
Oscar Heyman 14mm Golden South Sea Pearl & Diamond Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
This Oscar Heyman ring is made from platinum and contains a 14mm Golden South Sea Pearl and 78 round diamonds weighing 1.78cts. The pearl is nestled in a cup of bead set pave diamond...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage Tom Ford Leather Travel Bag
By Tom Ford
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Vintage Tom Ford Leather Travel Bag is an iconic piece that combines luxury, functionality, and timeless style. Known for his meticulous craftsmanship and sophisticated designs, To...
$18,750Sale Price|25% Off
Oscar Heyman 14.21ct Cat's-Eye Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
This Oscar Heyman ring is made from platinum and contains a rare 14.21ct Cat's-Eye Sapphire and 14 colorless round diamonds weighing 1.48cts. Cat's-eye sapphires display the phenomen...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Swiss Quartz Movement Watch in 18 Karat White Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A stunning work of wearable art, this one-of-a-kind Swiss Quartz movement ruby and diamond watch in 18 karat gold by Dilys’ represents the brand’s passion for exceptional gems and el...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$17,800
H 4.51 in D 1.76 in L 6.51 in
Chanel 2017 Black Plexiglass Gift Box Minaudière with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Black Plexiglass Gift Box Minaudière Gold Hardware, 2017. The interior is lined in black leather. Includes authenticity card, and dust bag. This pre-owned Chanel® item has b...
$1,671Sale Price|20% Off
Dm 0.71 in
Ultra Vintage Women Watch Off White Dial Yellow Gold Case 18 Karat
By Ultra
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover the Ultra women's wristwatch, a jewel that combines elegance and modernity. Featuring a round case in 18-carat yellow gold, this watch will captivate your eye from the very ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CHLOE white leather MILK SALLY MEDIUM Shoulder Bag
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
Chloé 'Sally Medium' shoulder bag in Milk (cream) grained calfskin featuring gold-tone hardware. Opens with a turn lock and has highlighted borders in gold-tone hardware. Intertwined...
Montre Ulysse Anguenot
Located in Vannes, FR
Bracelet 15.5cm Boitier carré 2cm Poids : 14g Fond Inox
Gold Plate
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.