Rolex Rose Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Watch, circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 6305/1 METAL
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6494 Bitonal Two Tone Dial 1956 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
dauphine hands. 34mm case circa 1956 with original Rolex gold-plated Swiss buckle, serial number 18
Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Factory Original "Deep Sea" Dial 1956
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual "Deep Sea" / Reference
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Factory Original "Deep Sea" Dial 1956
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual "Deep Sea" / Reference
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Factory Original "Deep Sea" Dial 1956
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual "Deep Sea" / Reference
Certified 1956 Rolex Precision 6480 Off-White Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference #:6480. . Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty
Rolex Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in Paris, FR
Rolex 18k Rose Gold Datejust wristwatch, self-winding with date.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Lady's Rare Yellow Gold Buckle Bracelet Watch circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
hallmarked with Swiss marks and marks to note the piece was created in the fourth quarter of 1956. The watch
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1956 Rolex Oysterdate Vintage Mens Midsize Unisex Ref. 6466 Watch - SS
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1956 ROLEX OYSTERDATE Vintage Mens Midsize Unisex Ref. 6466 Watch - Stainless Steel Authentic Rolex in
Stainless Steel
Rolex, Oyster Precision, Men, 1956
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex - Oyster Precision - Men - 1956 Ref : 6422 Serial : 201368 Gender: Mens Model : Oyster
Rolex Steel Datejust Watch Ref 6605. 1956 Anyone Turning 61 Soon?
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / 6605 METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Oyster 6282 1956 Manual Wind Full set
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Oyster 6282 1956 Manual Wind Rare Cream Dial Original Papers & Bracelet A rare and
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Date Wristwatch from 1956
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Date / 6466 METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Yellow Gold Presentation Manual Wristwatch, circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company / The T. Eaton Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Eaton / Reference
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel and Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust from 1956 with Original Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Ref. 6605 METAL
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royal manual wind wristwatch Ref 6444, circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
With manual wind movement, black dial gilt baton numerals and Rolex crown on a black leather strap
Stainless Steel
1956 Rolex Oysterdate Vintage Mens Midsize Unisex Ref. 6466 Watch - SS
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1956 ROLEX OYSTERDATE Vintage Mens Midsize Unisex Ref. 6466 Watch - Stainless Steel Authentic Rolex in
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Wristwatch circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
for fine vintage watches and are not an authorized agent. The Rolex Watch Company Ltd. has no
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Early Datejust Perpetual Wristwatch, circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Ref. 6605 METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Oyster 1956 Manual Wind Rare Cream Linen Dial Original Sale Papers
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Oyster 1956 Manual Wind Rare Cream Linen Dial Original Sale Papers A rare and
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Original Dial and Riveted Bracelet, circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1014 Watch, 1956
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1956 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1014 14k Yellow Gold Shell Over Stainless Steel Case with
Rolex Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K rose gold Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 6567, serial number 167,XXX, circa 1956. 34
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Model 6569, circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14K yellow gold Oyster Pereptual ref 6569 serial #158,xxx circa 1956. Featuring a 34mm
14k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14k yellow gold Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 6569, serial number 198,XXX, circa 1956
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
accurate time keeping. Stk# 42972 Explanation about sizes of vintage Rolex watches: -36mm full size
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k rose gold Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 6564, serial number 168,XXX, circa 1956
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Bombe Wristwatch Ref 6593 1956
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual so called “Bombe” model 14K gold ref # 6593 serial# 172,xxx circa 1956
14k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold "Bombe" Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6292 1956
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
$5,250.00 Rolex Oyster Perpetual so called “Bombe” model 14K gold ref # 6593 serial# 413,xxx
Rolex 18 Karat Pink Gold Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K rose gold Oyster Perpetual reference# 6564 serial# 157,xxx circa 1956. Featuring a 34mm
18k Gold, Rose Gold
ROLEX Lady's Pink Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex lady's 18k pink gold Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, circa 1956. 27mm diameter case with smooth
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 6569, circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14K yellow gold Oyster Pereptual ref 6569 serial #158,xxx circa 1956. Featuring a 34mm
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX Stainless Steel Midsize Oyster Perpetual circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel midsize Oyster Perpetual, circa 1956. 31mm diameter case with smooth bezel
Stainless Steel
Rolex Gold Oyster Perpetual ref. 6564 circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14K YG Oyster Perpetual ref #6564 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel serial #214,xxx circa
14k Gold
Rolex 18K YG Oyster Perpetual ref 6569 c. 1956
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K YG Oyster Perpetual ref 6569 circa 1956. Unusual model 34mm diameter Oyster case with
Vintage Rolex Chronometer Reference 4411 Watch in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, 1956
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1956 Vintage Rolex Chronometer 14k Yellow Gold watch with High Grade Movement with Original Silver
Rolex Stainless Steel James Bond Submariner Wristwatch Ref 6536/1 1956
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. 1956. The case width is approximately 40 mm. This watch includes a one year warranty from the time
Stainless Steel
18 Kt Rainer Brand Triple Date Moonphase Chronograph Wrist Watch, Collectors
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Rainer Brand Triple Date Moonphase Chronograph Wrist Watch, Brand New In Box With all Warranty Papers, Rare Collectors Watch Case : 18 Kt Solid Gold, Diameter 39.5 mm Strap :...
18k Gold
Rolex GMT-Master II Yellow Gold Green Dial & Black Ceramic Bezel Oyster Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
18k yellow gold case with a 18k yellow gold rolex oyster bracelet. Bi-directional rotating, 18k yellow gold bezel. Green dial with yellow gold tone hands and luminous dots hour marke...
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Ultra Thin, 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe et Cie STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3571-1 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Width...
18k Gold
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Dial with Gold Baton Markers 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 41mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Sage Green Dial 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel with White Gold Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Leng...
Richard Mille RM 011 RM011 AJ RG Felipe Massa Edition Rose Gold and Titanium
By Richard Mille
Located in New York, NY
The RM 11-03 is designed in a 50mm rose gold and titanium case styled on a rubber strap. It features a skeletonized dial with white numerals, offering analog time function, flyback c...
Patek Philippe 18kt. Rose Gold Late Art Deco Round Original Dial from 1940s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe et Cie. STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Art Deco / Reference 2494 METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 41 Length X 33 D...
18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 from 1978
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 Gender: Mens Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatches Reference: 18038 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Casual M...
18k Gold
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
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
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold 18K Wristwatch 1960S
By Patek Philippe
Located in Geneva, CH
Patek Philippe Wristwatch ref. 3503/5 in 18K Gold. CIRCA: 1967 CASE NUMBER: 2650836 MOVEMENT NUMBER: 1137844 REF.: 3503 CASE MATERIAL: 18K yellow gold CASE DIMENSIONS: 30.9 mm wide ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rare Day-Date Octopus Diamond Set 18048
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A yellow gold 36mm rare vintage Day-Date Octopus by Rolex. Features a champagne dial set with 2 baguette cut and 8 round brilliant cut diamond hour markers. Complementing the dial is...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
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 / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1952-53 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Di...
Stainless Steel
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...
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...
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.
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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.