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 / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel w/ Rose Gold Bezel DIMENSIONS: Length 42mm X Diameter 34mm CIRC...
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Oyster Perpetual 18K Yellow Gold 34mm 6564 Circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 6564, an exceptional yellow gold timepiece featuring a rare hobnail-patterned dial with applied gold faceted baton indices and a raise...
Yellow 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 6532 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1956 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34...
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 6532 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1956 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34...
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 6532 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1956 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34...
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 offered by WatchFacts.
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
The bracelet is fully hallmarked with Swiss marks and marks to note the piece was created in the fourth quarter of 1956. The watch measures 5/8 of an inch wide and the adjustable bra...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1956 Rolex Oysterdate Vintage Mens Midsize Unisex Ref. 6466 Watch - SS
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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 Precision Case Diameter : 33 mm Movement: Manual Winding Watchband Material: Leat...
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: Stainless Steel CIRCA: 1956 / 1957 DIMENSIONS: 44mm X 36mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Wi...
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 historically significant vintage piece, this Rolex Oyster 6282 dates back to 1956 and is...
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: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: 35mm X 30mm CIRCA: 1956 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Jewels / In...
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 6422 METAL / MATERIAL: 14 Kt.
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 / MATERIAL: Steel and 14Kt.
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, circa 1956s, case diameter approx 32mm Case n° 153596 Ref 6444
Stainless Steel
1956 Rolex Oysterdate Vintage Mens Midsize Unisex Ref. 6466 Watch - SS
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Wristwatch circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
We are an independent dealer for fine vintage watches and are not an authorized agent. The Rolex Watch Company Ltd. has no obligation to warranty any watch sold by us.
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: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: 49mm X 36mm CIRCA: 1956 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual W...
Rolex Oyster 1956 Manual Wind Rare Cream Linen Dial Original Sale Papers
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Also accompanied with an insurance valuation from Andrew Smith Jewellers dated 14th April 2016 valuing the watch at £3250. Vintage Rolex watches of this era are collectible in their...
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 / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA: 1956 / 1957 DIMENSIONS: Length 41mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEM...
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 Original Silver Dial with Applied Elongated Beveled Tipped and Tapering Stick/Bar/B...
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 mm man's model with fluted bezel and acrylic crystal.
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.
14k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Explanation about sizes of vintage Rolex watches: 36mm full size man's Datejust or Day-Date President. 34mm man's Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, or Oyster Perpetual Date.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K rose gold Oyster Perpetual midsize wristwatch, Ref. 6551, serial number 147,XXX, circa 1956. 31mm case with fluted bezel and acrylic crystal.
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. Featuring 34 x 40mm Oyster case with prominent bowed lugs, fine fluted bezel, acrylic ...
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 circa 1956. Featuring 34 x 40mm Oyster case with bowed lugs, fluted bezel, acrylic ...
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 diameter case with smooth bezel with acrylic crystal and an especially beautiful c...
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 bezel, antique white dial with pink applied indexes with pink baton hands, self-win...
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.
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 and custom colored "Caribbean Blue" dial with luminous dots and tapered dauphine hand...
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 1956. With silver satin dial with gold indexes and tapered dauphine hands. Self win...
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.
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 Dial with Applied Gold Color Arabic 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 with Elongated Triangle M...
Rolex Stainless Steel James Bond Submariner Wristwatch Ref 6536/1 1956
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It features an original rotating black bezel, plastic crystal, locking waterproof crown, refinished dial, riveted Oyster bracelet. 1956. The case width is approximately 40 mm. Th...
Stainless Steel
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
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 Oyster Perpetual Coral Red Dial 124300
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm Coral Red Dial 124300 2021 is in overall excellent pre-owned condition. Comes with new card. Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 reference 124300 with “Cora...
Coral, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Day Date 36MM 18038 Walnut Birch Wood Dial Bark 18K Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Men Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Diameter: 36.00 mm Weight: 123.56 grams ROLEX Gent's 18K yellow gold, ROLEX Swiss-made wristwatch. Engraved with "18K" an...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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...
$10,750
H 1.42 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Steel Custom Yellow Dial Oyster Men Watch 116000
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Aftermarket custom dial. Comes with the original box and papers. Shipping 3-4 weeks timeframe. * Free Shipping within the USA * Five-year warranty ...
Steel
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 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 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
1999 26mm Rolex Presidential 18K Gold with Champagne Dial and Fluted Bezel.
By Rolex
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
SN# U80**** Year: 1999. Brand: Rolex. Crystal: Sapphire. Gender: Women's. Bezel: Fluted Bezel. Dial Color: Champagne. Case Dimensions: 26mm. Condition: Mint Condition. Metal Type: 1...
18k Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster with Rare Original Dial from 1946
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster / Reference 4365 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1946 DIMENSIONS: Length 39mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT...
Stainless Steel
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
Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch from 1952
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6106 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 20 Jewels / Caliber 645 DIAL / HANDS: Original Matte...
Stainless Steel
Hermes LG Vintage Brown Croc Doctor Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes rare and collectible large doctor’s bag in brown shiny croc, lined in brown leather and caramel velvet, gold tone hardware. Dates back to the 50s , pre date stamp. Handle drop...
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.