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Vintage 1954 Rolex Small Second Manual Wind Watch Ref. 3882
Vintage 1954 Rolex Small Second Manual Wind Watch Ref. 3882

Vintage 1954 Rolex Small Second Manual Wind Watch Ref. 3882

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex’s early dress-watch craftsmanship is reflected in this vintage 1954 reference 3882, a manual wind watch with a refined small seconds layout.

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Engine Turned Bezel 1954 Red and Black Datewheel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Engine Turned Bezel 1954 Red and Black Datewheel

Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Engine Turned Bezel 1954 Red and Black Datewheel

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 6305 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1954 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm "Lug Tip to Lug ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Speed King with Rare Original Waffle Dial from 1954
Rolex Stainless Steel Speed King with Rare Original Waffle Dial from 1954

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 / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1954 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm x Diam...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner Small Crown Gilt Black Dial 6205 Steel Automatic Watch 1954
Rolex Submariner Small Crown Gilt Black Dial 6205 Steel Automatic Watch 1954

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual Very Rare Deepsea From 1954 / 55 Original Dial
Rolex Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual Very Rare Deepsea From 1954 / 55 Original Dial

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...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Rolex Submariner Date Black PVD/DLC Coated Stainless Steel Watch 116610LN
Rolex Submariner Date Black PVD/DLC Coated Stainless Steel Watch 116610LN

Rolex Submariner Date Black PVD/DLC Coated Stainless Steel Watch 116610LN

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Submariner Date Black PVD/DLC Coated Stainless Steel Watch 116610LN Since its inception in 1954, the Rolex Submariner has been widely celebrated for its functional & stylish d...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Rolex Yellow Gold Extra-Flat Veriflat Dress Wristwatch Ref 6512
Rolex Yellow Gold Extra-Flat Veriflat Dress Wristwatch Ref 6512

Rolex Yellow Gold Extra-Flat Veriflat Dress Wristwatch Ref 6512

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Dial: Gilt dial; Dauphine hands. gilt baton applied markers and small seconds at 6 o'clock; Rolex crown at 12 o'clock. Dial is spotless In 1954 Rolex introduced the "Veriflat" mod...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1954
Rolex 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1954

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 Stick/Bar/Baton Markers. 33mm x 37mm lug to lug (1.3 in. x 1.46 in.) 17 jewel, manu...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Rolex Speedking Reference 6220 Stainless Steel Watch, 1954
Vintage Rolex Speedking Reference 6220 Stainless Steel Watch, 1954

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.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex 18 Karat YG Ovetone “Red” Datejust Ref 6305, circa 1954
Rolex 18 Karat YG Ovetone “Red” Datejust Ref 6305, circa 1954

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 1954 with original dial with red printed “Datejust” and red print date wheel.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex GMT Master 18k YG Black Dial Rare Vintage circa 1981 Model
Rolex GMT Master 18k YG Black Dial Rare Vintage circa 1981 Model

Rolex GMT Master 18k YG Black Dial Rare Vintage circa 1981 Model

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

The history of this sophisticated, versatile style dates back to 1954 when Rolex received a request from Pan Am to create a technical pilots watch that could indicate two time zones ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1954 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Classic Vintage Mens Automatic Watch with Bubbleback
1954 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Classic Vintage Mens Automatic Watch with Bubbleback

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. ...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Turn O Graph Thunderbird Bezel Automatic Wristwatch, 1954
Rolex Yellow Gold Turn O Graph Thunderbird Bezel Automatic Wristwatch, 1954

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 Thunderbird Bezel.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Very Flat "Officially Certified" 18K Yellow Gold Ref. # 6512 "Rare"
Rolex Oyster Very Flat "Officially Certified" 18K Yellow Gold Ref. # 6512 "Rare"

Rolex Oyster Very Flat "Officially Certified" 18K Yellow Gold Ref. # 6512 "Rare"

By Rolex

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Dial: Gilt dial; Dauphine hands. gilt baton applied markers and small seconds at 6 o'clock; Rolex crown at 12 o'clock. Dial is spotless. In 1954 Rolex introduced the "Veriflat" model.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex “UFO” Case Design Precision #9083 Circa 1954
Rolex “UFO” Case Design Precision #9083 Circa 1954

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. #9083 in impeccable original condition with the original attached bracelet with rive...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ROLEX Stainless Steel Second Model Submariner Ref 6205 circa 1954
ROLEX Stainless Steel Second Model Submariner Ref 6205 circa 1954

ROLEX Stainless Steel Second Model Submariner Ref 6205 circa 1954

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Great vintage look in a no-crown-guard Submariner. No depth rating on the dial. Lovely vintage appeal, the dial is on original condition. All of our vintage watches have been serv...

1954 Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Silver Baton Dial Fancy Lugs Precision 4891
1954 Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Silver Baton Dial Fancy Lugs Precision 4891

1954 Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Silver Baton Dial Fancy Lugs Precision 4891

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An 18k Yellow Gold Fancy Lugs Precision Vintage Gents Wristwatch, silver dial with applied index batons, an 18k yellow gold fixed smooth bezel, a black leather strap with a gold plat...

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Prince Imperial 1645 Pocket Watch, Art Deco Style, Circa 1954
Rolex Prince Imperial 1645 Pocket Watch, Art Deco Style, Circa 1954

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.45mm x 40mm.

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Vintage 1950s Pocket Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel UFO Case Design Precision Wristwatch Ref 9083
Rolex Stainless Steel UFO Case Design Precision Wristwatch Ref 9083

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. #9083 in impeccable original condition with the original attached bracelet with rive...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ovettone 6305/1 14K Gold Roulette Date
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ovettone 6305/1 14K Gold Roulette Date

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.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Datejust 1601 Mosaic Blue Fluted Bezel Jubilee Bracelet 1986
Rolex Datejust 1601 Mosaic Blue Fluted Bezel Jubilee Bracelet 1986

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 White Gold Fluted Bezel Bracelet Steel Diameter 36mm x 44mm Length 20cm Movement Auto...

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

1954 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch Ref. 6285
1954 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch Ref. 6285

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch, 1954
Rolex Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch, 1954

Rolex Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch, 1954

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1954 Rolex Reference 1002, 34 MM Stainless Steel 2 piece case.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Precision Vintage Manual wind Steel Wrist Watch
Rolex Precision Vintage Manual wind Steel Wrist Watch

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 down crown, 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle Lever movement, acrylic crystal, "...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Vintage Steel Manual Wind Ref 6424 Wrist Watch
Rolex Vintage Steel Manual Wind Ref 6424 Wrist Watch

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Stainless Steel Rolex Oyster Speedking, Circa 1954
Mid-Century Stainless Steel Rolex Oyster Speedking, Circa 1954

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex 14Kt. Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Wristwatch from 1954
Rolex 14Kt. Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Wristwatch from 1954

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1954
Rolex 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1954

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: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1954 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm "Lug Tip t...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Rare Waffle Dial, circa 1954
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Rare Waffle Dial, circa 1954

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies 18Kt. Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Bracelet Watch From 1954
Rolex Ladies 18Kt. Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Bracelet Watch From 1954

Rolex Ladies 18Kt. Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Bracelet Watch From 1954

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

Solid Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1954 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 16mm Length X 24mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Dial with G...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Perpetual Original Dial Bubble Back Watch, 1953 / 1954
Rolex Stainless Steel Perpetual Original Dial Bubble Back Watch, 1953 / 1954

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 / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: 39mm X 33mm CIRCA: 1953 / 54 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Pe...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies 14Kt Solid Rose Gold Watch from 1954 with Matching Period Bracelet
Rolex Ladies 14Kt Solid Rose Gold Watch from 1954 with Matching Period Bracelet

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: 14Kt Solid Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1954 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm "Lug Tip To...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Manual Wind Wristwatch, 1954
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Manual Wind Wristwatch, 1954

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:...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Precision Wristwatch Ref 6294 Circa 1954
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Precision Wristwatch Ref 6294 Circa 1954

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 dial, date aperture, red/black date wheel, and manual-wind movement.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1954 Rolex Submariner Stainless Steel 6538 Wristwatch
1954 Rolex Submariner Stainless Steel 6538 Wristwatch

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.

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Precision Wristwatch circa 1954
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Precision Wristwatch circa 1954

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...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Rose Gold Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch, circa 1954
Rolex Rose Gold Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch, circa 1954

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.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Vintage Rolex Datejust Red Ovettone Reference 6305-1 Watch, 1954
Vintage Rolex Datejust Red Ovettone Reference 6305-1 Watch, 1954

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 Roulette Wheel Date Wheel 14k While Gold Bezel and Stainless Steel watch with Original ...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex 9ct Gold Precision 4747 Dress Watch, Circa 1954
Vintage Rolex 9ct Gold Precision 4747 Dress Watch, Circa 1954

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 Rolex history this Rolex Precision has lots of timeless style including the rare sha...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Turn-O-Graph Wristwatch Ref. 6202 circa 1954
Rolex Stainless Steel Turn-O-Graph Wristwatch Ref. 6202 circa 1954

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, rotating bezel, 35mm Movement caliber A260, automatic Dial Original black dial an...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6332 circa 1954
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6332 circa 1954

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.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Nielsen TV Rating Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1954
Nielsen TV Rating Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1954

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...

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American Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date. ref. 6534 circa 1954
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date. ref. 6534 circa 1954

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...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex SS Turnograph ref 6202 serial #952, xxx circa 1954
Rolex SS Turnograph ref 6202 serial #952, xxx circa 1954

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 18k rose gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6285
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 18k rose gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6285

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 18k rose gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6285

By Rolex

Located in Surfside, FL

Auto w/ sweep seconds. 34 mm case size. Ref 6285. Circa 1954. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6285 watch is made out of yellow gold on...

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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual self winding Wristwatch, circa 1954
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual self winding Wristwatch, circa 1954

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...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Jumbo Bubbleback Wristwatch circa 1954
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Jumbo Bubbleback Wristwatch circa 1954

Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Jumbo Bubbleback Wristwatch circa 1954

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel and 14k yellow gold jumbo Bubbleback wristwatch, Ref. 6353, serial number 109,XXX, circa 1954. 36mm engine-turned bezel, early-style Rolex "+" crown and acrylic...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Located in Houston, TX

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Located in Port Charlotte, FL

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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...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold, Steel

Rolex Stanless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Dial from 1957
Rolex Stanless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Dial from 1957

Rolex Stanless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Dial from 1957

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual .Date / Reference 6534 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1957 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Rolex Steel Rare Super Oyster Model with Original Dial from the Mid 1950's

Rolex Steel Rare Super Oyster Model with Original Dial from the Mid 1950's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Reference 6202 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1954 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Diameter 34mm MOV...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Factory Original Black Dial 1960's

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Factory Original Black Dial 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Made Dial, circa 1960's with Vuitton Strap

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...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Red Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Red Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Red Dial circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm "Lug T...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

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Located in Chicago, IL

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By Cartier

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Located in Port Charlotte, FL

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in New York, NY

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By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

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By Waltham

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1954 Rolex For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 1954 rolex for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Stainless Steel, Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a 1954 rolex, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a 1954 Rolex?

On average, a 1954 rolex at 1stDibs sells for $6,748, while they’re typically $2,700 on the low end and $420,445 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

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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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

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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