14k Yellow Gold Rolex Circa 1955 Precision Watch Hand Wound Cal. 1210 Movement
By Rolex
Located in Providence, RI
craftsmanship. The original Rolex crown remains intact, adding authenticity to the piece. The watch is paired
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Reference 6480 Stainless Steel Watch, 1955
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1955 Vintage Rolex Oyster Ref. 6480 Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1955
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1955 Vintage Rolex Ouster Perpetual Ref. 6564 14k Yellow Gold with Original Silver Dial Turning
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster, circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster reference# 6480, serial# 94,xxx circa 1955. Featuring a 34mm diameter case with
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Manual Wind Model, circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster reference# 6480, serial# 94,xxx circa 1955. Featuring a 34mm diameter case with smooth
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Watch 18 K Gold Diamonds Signed, 1955
By Rolex
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Rolex Ladies Pendant watch 18K Gold and Fine Diamonds. Extremely rare jewelry item, Rolex has only
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Perpetual Wind Watch, circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Red and Black Date Wheel METAL
Rolex Rose Gold Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 9162 circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Rolex 18k rose gold chronograph wristwatch, Ref. 9162, Case No. 130792, circa 1955, 30 minute and
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1955 Rolex Men's Watch 6586 Stainless Steel White Dial Gold Markers
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1955 Rolex Men's Watch Model: 6586 Serial: 97860 Automatic movement White Dial - gold markers
Stainless Steel
Rolex Pendant Watch 18K Gold Diamonds Signed, 1955
By Rolex
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Rolex Pendant watch 18K Gold and fine Diamonds. Extremely rare jewelry item, Rolex have only
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Dial from, 1955
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6564 METAL
Rolex Oyster Speedking Manual Red Depth Honeycomb Dial 6420, 1955's
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 6420 Year: 1955 Serial number: 72xxx Reference: OT1868 Introducing a
Steel
Rolex Steel Perpetual with Original Dial and Rare Multi Faceted Bezel from 1955
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6586 METAL
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 6305-2 Stainless Steel Watch, 1955
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1955 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 6305-2 Ovettone Red Datejust Stainless Steel watch with Roulette
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bombe 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1955
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1955 Vintage Rolex Bombe Ref. 6018 14k Yellow Gold watch with Original Waffle Textured Silver Dial
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1955 ref #6352
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual from 1955 with the original cream waffle "3 6 9" dial. The reference
1955 Rolex Oyster Precision Stainless Steel 6424 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
CONTACT US SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. ** SERVICE HISTORY * This watch has received a Rolex
Stainless Steel
1955 Rolex Oysterdate Stainless Steel 6494 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
CONTACT US SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. ** SERVICE HISTORY * This watch has received a Rolex
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 6564, serial number 82,XXX, circa 1955
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Wristwatch Ref 6480 circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster wristwatch, Ref# 6480, production serial # 96,XXX, circa 1955. 34mm
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Wriswatch Ref 6422 circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
about sizes of vintage Rolex watches: 36mm full size man's Datejust or Day-Date President. 34mm man's
Stainless Steel
Rolex Precision 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ref. 4477, circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Precision 18K YG man’s manual wind dress model ref. 4477 circa 1955. A very attractive
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Bombe Wristwatch Ref 6590 circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Bombe wristwatch, Ref. 6590, serial number 120,XXX, circa 1955. Fabulous
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Precision Wristwatch Ref 6282 circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex Oyster Precision ref 6282 circa 1955 with beautiful condition original waffle dial
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Bulls Eye Wristwatch circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 6532, serial number 120,XXX, circa 1955
Stainless Steel
Rolex Pink Gold Datejust ref# 6305 circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K PG Datejust ref #6305 serial# 36,xxx circa 1955. 36mm diameter fully size man's model
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel and 14 Karat Gold “Red” Datejust Ref 6305, circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An early, rare, and fine condition Rolex Datejust, ref 6305 serial # 99,xxx circa 1955. With
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 14K YG Oyster Perpetual ref # 6584 serial c.1955
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14K YG Oyster Perpetual ref # 6584 serial # 41,XXX circa 1955. 34mm diameter Oyster case with
14k Gold
Rolex 18K Pink Gold Bombe serial # 57, xxx circa 1955.
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K PG Bombe serial # 57,xxx circa 1955. Gorgeous and rare model in rose gold featuring
18k Gold
ROLEX Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6567 circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k rose gold Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 6567, serial 128XXX, circa 1955. 34mm
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 6565, serial number 129,XXX, circa 1955
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Steel Wristwatch, Ref 6564, Circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual stainless steel wristwatch, reference 6564. This Rolex watch features a rare
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 6564 with an 18 Karat Gold Case, 1955
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1955 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6564 18k Yellow Gold Case Officially Certified Chronometer
Omega Yellow Gold Custom Colored Ice Blue Dial Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 1950’s solid 18k yellow gold Omega manual wind. Florentine bezel. Omega dial refinished and custom colored in a bright ice blue. 18k yellow gold Length: 37.36mm Width: 34mm Ban...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18K Yellow Gold Quartz Men’s Watch Ref. 3954
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
This refined Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 3954 embodies the purity and elegance that define the Calatrava line. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the watch features a clean white lacquer ...
Quartz, 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
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Black Dial Watch Vermeil ARGENT Small Manual Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and 18k Gold plated (Vermeil). Ref 3055582 RARE Black Roman Dial. New Gucci Leather Band. Manual Windup Movemen...
Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s RA549B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dazzling iconic classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust diamond dial automatic, c.1986, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic b...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
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
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1913 Patek Philippe Pocket Watch for Retailer Spaulding and Company , 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including the Yellow Gold Cuvette (Dust Cover) Greek Key Pattern Blue...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Cartier Pasha Automatic in Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
18kt yellow gold case with a brown leather strap. Fixed 18kt yellow gold bezel. Arabic numerals mark the 3, 6, 9 and 12 o'clock positions. Automatic movement and water resistant. 8 s...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Rare King George VI Gold Five Pound Coin Watch C1937
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Cartier. A Rare and Highly Important King George VI Gold Five Pound Coin Watch, C1937. Dial: The plain silver dial signed Cartier with black Roman numerals and outer minute track wi...
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava Gold Men's Watch - 3520
By Patek Philippe
Located in istanbul, TR
Brand : Patek Philippe Collection : Calatrava Model : Calatrava Clous De Paris Reference : Patek Philippe - 3520 Category : Wrist Watch Period : 1990's Movement : Mechanical Case mat...
18k Gold
$3,120
H 1.07 in W 0.87 in
Vintage 1970s Bucherer 18KT Yellow Gold Rectangular Dress Watch – Manual Wind
By Bucherer
Located in New York, NY
A refined 1970s Bucherer dress watch, featuring a 27mm x 22mm rectangular 18KT yellow gold case, embodying the understated elegance of the era. The pearlized dial is adorned with sle...
18k Gold
Piaget 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
The Piaget Gold Watch is a luxurious timepiece that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted from 18K gold, this watch is not only a fashion statement but also a symbol of wealth ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu Jumbo Large Size Mens Watch in 18k Gold with Box/Papers
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Jumbo Ballon Bleu 42mm in 18K Yellow Gold with Box & Papers, Cartier Ballon Bleu Large Men's Watch Ref. 2998 Full Set Cartier Jumbo reference 2998 large-size 42mm men's wr...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe ellipse 18kt Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch.
By Patek Philippe
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 1960s–1970s Patek Philippe 18kt Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch. Crafted in solid 18kt yellow gold, the watch features a distinctive oval-shaped case with minimalist hour...
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.
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.