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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
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe 2526J 1st Automatic Calatrava Watch circa 1956 "Hausmann" Rome
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Date & Paperwork:
The watch was made in 1956-1957, Additionally, the watch comes with a one year
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin Vintage Watch 1956 Fancy Lugs and Swan Regulation, Pink Gold
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vacheron Constantin Vintage 1956 with Fancy Lugs and Swan Regulation, Pink Gold
A very fine and
Category
Vintage 1950s Artisan Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
$15,063
H 0.35 in Dm 1.34 in
1956 Tudor (Rolex) Aqua Vintage Mens Screw Back Handwound Watch - 9K Rose Gold
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites.
1956 TUDOR (Rolex) AQUA Vintage Mens Screw Back Handwound Watch - 9K Rose Gold
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
$2,995
H 1.62 in W 1.3 in
Patek Rose Gold Automatic Watch Ref 2584, circa 1956
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Large Round Bracelet / Reference
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Bulova 14k Yellow Gold Vintage 1956 Self Winding 'Automatic' Men's Watch
By Bulova
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Bulova 14k Yellow Gold Vintage 1956 Self Winding (Automatic) Men's Watch
Movement #: 11ACAC
Case
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tudor Stainless Steel From 1956 with Custom Finish on the Original Dial
By Tudor
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Reference 7813
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tudor Stainless Steel From 1956 with Custom Finish on the Original Dial
By Tudor
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Reference 7813
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Tudor Stainless Steel From 1956 with Custom Finish on the Original Dial
By Tudor
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Reference 7813
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
10K Yellow Gold Omega Century Gold and Black Vintage, Circa 1956, Deco, Retro
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
back …
Ronson long service award, Dec 1956
Original case, dials an crown
Manual Winding Watch
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,752 Sale Price
40% Off
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6567 18k Solid Gold 34mm Automatic 1950s RJC193B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious icon, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6567 automatic dress watch, c.1956
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,920 Sale Price
20% Off
W 1.34 in
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6567 18k Gold 34mm Automatic 1950s Vintage RJC193
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6567 automatic dress watch, c.1956
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,920 Sale Price
20% Off
W 1.34 in
Ollendorff 56 Diamonds 2.0cttw Platinum Art Deco Ladies Wristwatch Circa 1920s
Located in North Attleboro, MA
family in New York City until it was sold to the Gotham Watch Company in 1956 and later merged with
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$3,999 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Longines Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, 1956
By Longines
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1956 Vintage Longines Ref. 2220-P Stainless Steel watch with Original Solver Dial with Allied Steel
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage Longines Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, 1956
By Longines
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1956 Vintage Longines Stainless Steel Automatic watch with Silver Dial with Applied Steel Arabic 2
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Watch, 1956
By Universal Genève
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1956 Vintage Universal Geneve Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied Steel
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage Longines Grand Prize Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, 1956
By Longines
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1956 Vintage Longines Grand Prize Automatic Stainless Steel Watch. Reference 2305-SW. Original
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage Patek Philippe Disco Volante Ref. 2552 Watch, 1956
By Patek Philippe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1956 Vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava Disco Volante Automatic Ref. 2552 18k Yellow Gold watch with
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage Universal Geneve 18 Karat Rose Gold Watch, 1956
By Universal Genève
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1956 Vintage Universal Geneve 18k Rose Gold Rare Unusual Ridged Bezel Case with Original Black Dial
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Omega Stainless Steel Manual Wind ref# 2910-3SC, circa 1956
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Very clean design man’s vintage Omega manual wind ref# 25910-3SC, circa 1956. Featuring a large
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Ref# 2848 Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1956
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega Seamaster ref# 2848 movement serial # 15.6 million circa 1956. Featuring a 34 x 42mm case and
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Longines Stainless Steel Dress Model Oversized Manual Wristwatch, circa 1956
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage man’s Longines stainless steel oversize manual wind dress model circa 1956. Featuring large
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
$2,940
W 1.46 in L 1.82 in
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.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe 2481J Jumbo 37mm Calatrava Watch Circa 1956
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
& Paperwork:
The watch was made in 1956, confirmed with an extract from the archives confirming its date of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
1956 Omega Seamaster 18K Rose Gold Melbourne Olympic xvi Watch Cross of Merit
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1956 Omega Seamaster Men's 18K Rose Gold Melbourne Olympic Watch
This rare collector's watch is
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
1956 AP Audemars Piguet "Calibre K2071" 18 Karat Gold Men’s Leather Strap Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning vintage Audemars Piguet "Calibre K2071" 18K Gold Mens Leather Strap Watch with Manual
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex, Oyster Precision, Men, 1956
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex - Oyster Precision - Men - 1956
Ref : 6422
Serial : 201368
Gender: Mens
Model : Oyster
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Calendar Cal.503, Steel 1956 Gents Watch
By Omega
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
1950's stainless steel vintage Omega watch waterproof.
A round stainless steel vintage Omega watch. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Rare Vintage Omega 2890-1 Jumbo – 1956 Exceptional Condition
By Omega
Located in London, GB
case, this watch stands out among the smaller 34mm dress watches of the era.
With its original
Category
Vintage 1950s European Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Omega MoD RAF / Air Ministry A. M. 6B / 169 Wristwatch, Patination, Circa 1956
By Omega
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and rare Omega A. M. 6B / 169 was issued by the MoD to the Air Ministry (RAF) in 1956
Category
Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Omega Yellow Gold Rectangular Wristwatch Ref 3913 circa 1956
By Omega
Located in Firenze, IT
yellow gold rectangular wristwatch with prominent "top hat" shoulders, Ref. 3913, circa 1956, cal. 301
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ebel Cocktail in Yellow Gold with a Champagne dial 10mm Manual watch
By Ebel
Located in Surfside, FL
20mm long by 10mm wide. Circa 1956. Fine Pre-owned Ebel Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Ebel Cocktail
Category
Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Thunderbird 16264 Blue Dial Roman P Series Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
nicknamed "Thunderbird." Originating in 1956, this watch was created in honor of Colonel Don Ferris, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
2007 Rolex Stainless Steel Milgauss 116400 Black Dial
By Rolex
Located in Tustin, CA
the Rolex Milgauss, created in 1956, the first watch of its kind. Hence the name of the watch, mille
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
2008 Rolex Stainless Steel Milgauss 116400GV Black Dial Green Crystal
By Rolex
Located in Tustin, CA
the Rolex Milgauss, created in 1956, the first watch of its kind. Hence the name of the watch, mille
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
2018 Rolex Stainless Steel Milgauss Black Green 116400GV Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in Tustin, CA
the Rolex Milgauss, created in 1956, the first watch of its kind. Hence the name of the watch, mille
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Day-Date 36mm Yellow Gold Bronze Diamonds Dial Oyster Ref 118208
By Rolex
Located in București, București
that was first launched in 1956. It was the first watch to display the date and day of the week spelled
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Milgauss Automatic Wristwatch Ref 116400, 2008
By Rolex
Located in Hicksville, NY
watch is instantly recognizable. Created by Rolex in 1956 for scientists, this watch was the first of
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Green Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Montblanc MOP Diamonds Princess Grace De Monaco Women's Wristwatch 34 mm
By Montblanc
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
the nuptials between Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1956. This watch features a
Category
2010s German Contemporary Wrist Watches
2008 Rolex Oyster Milgauss Stainless Steel Model 116400
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
original watch maker brand.
Stephanie Windsor only sells pre-owned, vintage and refurbished watches that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe 448R Rose Gold "Boys Calatrava" Vintage Watch Circa 1953
By Patek Philippe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
until 1956. The watch measures 28 mm in diameter and it’s a mini 96 case.
Specifications:
Reference
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Baignoire Watch, 18 Kt Gold Case, Steel and Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Rome, IT
-shaped watches in 1912, it was in 1956 that Cartier's Baignoire watch entered the market. It will not
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Steel
Mens Omega Seamaster XVI Olympic 18k Gold Automatic 1950s w Box JM1
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Historical, timeless classic, Men's 18k solid gold Omega Seamaster 1956 XVI Olympic dress watch, c
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Omega Rose Gold Seamaster XVI Commemorative Wristwatch Melbourne Olympics 1956
By Omega
Located in Miami Beach, FL
for the 1956 Melbourne Olympics and was also Omega’s 25 anniversary as the official timepiece of the
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ollech & Wajs Stainless Steel Diver's Wristwatch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
started selling watches in about 1956 that catered to the sportsman. O&W became very popular with the US
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 1956 watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 36 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect 1956 watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1956 watch from Rolex, Omega and Patek Philippe — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A 1956 watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a marquise cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a 1956 watch, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.
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Prices for a 1956 watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,200 and can go as high as $45,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,575.
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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.
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