Rolex 1957 Ref 1500 Yellow Gold Self Winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1957 Rolex "Date" model reference 1500 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 3 Piece Oyster
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Vintage Steel Date Model 1501 Black Dial Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1957 Rolex Reference 1501 Date Model Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 3 Piece Stainless Steel case with
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Engine Turned Bezel 1957
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6565 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual from 1957 with Original Patinated Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT This classic Rolex is all original and dates from 1957. The dial is evenly patinated and is
Rolex Stanless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Dial from 1957
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
by Rolex in 1957 and is just the perfect gift if that year resonates with you. The dial is original
Rolex Stainless Steel & Rose Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1957 Original Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4389 METAL / MATERIAL
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual with Original Oyster Bracelet and Sub Seconds from 1957
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6504 METAL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual with Original Oyster Bracelet and Sub Seconds from 1957
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6504 METAL
Rolex Stainless Steel Rare Datejust Reference 6605 with Original Dial from 1957
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 6605 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Engine Turned Bezel 1957
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6565 METAL
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 6085 in Stainless Steel, 1957
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1957 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6085 Stainless Steel watch with Machined Bezel with
Vintage Rolex GMT-Master 6542 "Pepsi" Red & Blue Bakelite Bezel 38mm 1957
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Vintage Rolex GMT-Master 1675 "Pepsi" Red & Blue Bakelite Bezel Stainles Steel 38mm #6542 1957 This
Stainless Steel
1957 Rolex GMT-Master 6542 Swiss T< 25 Service Dial
By Rolex
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful Rolex Gmt Master ref. 6542 Anno 1957 Serial n. 32**04 Rolex service dial (probably of mid
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ref 1002 1950s Steel Self Winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1957 Rolex Reference 1002 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster case. Caliber
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6084
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
1957 Rolex Oyster Perpetual. Off white dial with minor stains and luminous markers. Plain bezel
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel with Custom Finished Rolex Style Romabic Dial from 1957
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 6534
Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking with Custom Finished Dial from 1957
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Speedking / Reference 6420 METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Rose Gold Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6611, 1957
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4208 Model Number: 6611 Serial Number: 261*** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 1957
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Date with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial from 1957
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Date METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Ovettone Wristwatch Ref 6105 circa 1957
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
"Officially" on dial and all red date markers . 18k yellow gold Rolex buckle. Circa 1957. Very rare
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex "Golden Egg" Men's Vintage Gold-Capped Ref.6634 Automatic, c.1957 LV896TAN
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
.1957. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, original gold Rolex dial, applied indice
ROLEX Men's Gold-Cap Oyster Perpetual 6634 Automatic, c.1957 Swiss Vintage LV896
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage luxury, men's gold-capped Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6634, c.1957. Verified authentic by a
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6285
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare transitional bubbleback Rolex from 1957, Ref. 6285, with stainless steel case and 14k yellow
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Precision Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1957 Rolex Reference 6423 Oyster Precision watch, 34 MM stainless steel Waterproof oyster
Stainless Steel
Rolex Precision 9kt. Yellow Gold Men's Wristwatch with White Dial, 1957
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Precision 9kt. yellow gold men's wristwatch with white dial, 1957 Made Switzerland. Reference
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking with Custom Finished Dial from 1957
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Speedking / Reference 6420 METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Original Dial and Bracelet, 1957
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference METAL
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Precision Wristwatch Ref 6422 circa 1957
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Precision wristwatch, circa 1957, with manual-wind movement. Plain
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date self-winding Wristwatch, circa 1957
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
1957. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with red and
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Date with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial from 1957 Factory Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Date METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
Rolex Steel Oyster Date with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial from 1957 Factory Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Date METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6634 Gold Capped Automatic 1950s RJC138
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's Gold-Capped Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6634 automatic dress watch, c.1957
Gold-filled
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6564 Automatic 1950s Swiss Vintage RJC146B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare iconic classic, Men's Rolex ref.6564 Oyster Perpetual automatic, c.1957. Gorgeous Rolex
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6564
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a beautiful Classic Automatic Rolex Oyster Perpetual from 1957 with a Rolex rivet oyster
Stainless Steel
1957 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel 6564 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Vintage * *Complete with: Box, Manuals & Guarantee dated 29th April 1957 *Case Size: 34mm
Stainless Steel
1957 Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Automatic Watch
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 1957 Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Watch Reference 6564 Butterfly Rotor Automatic
Stainless Steel
Rolex stainless steel Date wristwatch Ref 1500
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Date stainless steel wristwatch, reference 1500. This classic 1957 Rolex features a stainless
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Black Dial, 1957
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1957 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 14k White Gold Fluted Bezel and Stainless Steel watch with
Rolex Rose Gold Datejust Automatic Wristwatch circa 1957
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K rose gold Datejust ref# 4417 circa 1957. Featuring 36mm diameter case with 18K rose gold
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1957
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 6564, serial 239,xxx, circa 1957. 34mm
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Day-Date President Reference 1803 Black Dial, 1957
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1957 Vintage Rolex Day-Date President Reference 1803. 18K Yellow Gold case. Original, but restored
Rolex Precision Dress Model 18 Karat Yellow Gold, circa 1957
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Precision 18K YG circa 1957. Featuring 34mm snap back case with wide sloped bezel and low
18k Gold
ROLEX Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1957
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 6605, serial 2.8 million, circa 1957, with
ROLEX Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1957
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 6605, serial 2.8 million, circa 1957, with
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 6610 circa 1957
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, Ref. 6610, serial number 268,XXX, circa 1957. 36mm case
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rose Gold Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 4417 circa 1957
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex 18K Rose Gold Datejust ref 4417 circa 1957. Featuring full sze 36mm diameter case
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Early Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1957
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14k yellow gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 6605, serial 309,XXX, circa 1957
Rolex Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6284 circa 1957
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch ref 6284 serial# 237, xx circa 1957. 34mm diameter
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Big Crown James Bond Submariner Wristwatch circa 1957
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Big Crown James Bond Submariner, Ref. 6538, circa 1957. Great looking iconic
Stainless Steel
Rolex SS Oyster Chronograph ref 6234 circa 1957
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Oyster Chronograph ref 6234 circa 1957 35mm diameter Oyster case. 3 registers manual wind
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Pink Gold Datejust Ref. 6605 Circa 1957
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K PG Datejust ref 6605 serial #328,xxx circa 1957. 36mm diameter Oyster case with smooth
18k Gold
ROLEX Steel Daejust Antique White Dial circa 1957
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Datejust ref 6604 serial # 262,xxx circa 1957. Early model with calibre 745 movement with
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel ref 6234 Antimagnetic Chronograph circa 1957
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Antimagnetic chronograph ref # 6234 serial #384,xxx circa 1957/1958. Beautiful condition
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1.34 in W 1.34 in
Rolex Stainless Steel and Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6582 circa 1957
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel and 14K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch, Ref. 6582, serial number 329
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
ROLEX Steel Datejust Gold Bezel ref. 6605 circa 1957
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Datejust ref 6605 serial # 332,xxx circa 1957. 36mm diameter case with scarce early
Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Rolex 18K Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref 6305 circa 1957
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K yellow gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref 6305 36mm diameter case with milled bezel circa
18k Gold
Rolex 18K PG Day-Date President ref# 6611 c. 1957
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K PG day date President ref # 6611 36mm diameter case with fluted bezel serial # 214,xxx
18k Gold
ROLEX Pink Gold Midsize Oyster Perpetual ref 6551 circa 1957
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K PG Midsize Oyster Perpetual ref 6551, 31mm diameter case with smooth bezel serial # 347
18k Gold
Rolex 18K Pink Gold Day Date President ref. 6611 c. 1957
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K PG day date President ref. 6611 36mm diameter case with fluted bezel serial # 214,xxx
18k Gold
Rolex Explorer I 6610 Men Stainless Steel Gilt Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
: 6610 Age: 1957 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box, Service Pouch, Explorer Card & Original Bracelet
Stainless Steel
Vintage Cuban 99.70 Grams 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Title: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Bracelet Style: Link Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dimension: 8*0.85*0.29IN Weight: 99.7 Grams Condition: Vintage And Estate Product ID: 5J796 Note: Pl...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Louis Cartier Classic Tank, Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier, Louis Cartier, Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 24 X 18 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, quartz movement, white dial with Black Roman numerals, Sapphire crown. 1/2 in...
18k Gold
Rolex 18Kt. Gold President with Custom Blue Diamond Marker Dial, 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: President / Reference 18000 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter...
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 ...
$26,500
H 1.42 in W 1.23 in
Vintage Patek Philippe Grand Ellipse 18K Gold Quartz 31mm Unisex 1980 Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Authentic Pre-Owned Patek Philippe Grand Ellipse 3838 Unisex 18K Yellow Gold Watch. Vintage, circa 1980. Featuring a 31mm dial with a smooth gold bezel, cream-white ivory enamel dial...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Rare 1942 Bubble Back Ladies Steel Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1942 Rolex Ladies Reference 3869 Bubble Back Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. Stainless Steel 2 Piece Oyster case, original and unpolished, original Oyster Crown. Automatic, self winding ...
Steel
Unavailable|$3,250
W 0.95 in
Rolex Ladies SS Datejust MOP Diamond Dial Smooth Bezel Jubilee Band Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro , CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial (This dial is not original ...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Silver Dial
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Oyster Perpetual REFRENCE: 15200 SIZE: 34mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Grey BAND: Jubilee Stainless Steel MOVEMENT: Automatic WRTIST SIZE: Apx. 7.75 Very Good c...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s RA551B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust diamond dial automatic, c.1987, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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...
$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 Air King Vintage Steel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Rolex Air King Reference 5500 Wrist watch, 34 M.M Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster case. Caliber 1520 Automatic, self winding movement. Silver Satin dial with raised Stick m...
Steel
Cartier Panthere Midsize 3 Row Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Panthere Midsize Ladies Watch. 27mm Stainless Steel case with 18K yellow gold smooth bezel. Off-White dial with blue steel hands and black Roman numeral hour markers. Minute ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Green Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1505 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch, sold by W. Lennartz-Michels
By Patek Philippe
Located in Berlin, DE
Patek Philippe Gold Pocket Watch, Arabic Enamel Dial Slight signs of wear due to age on the case. Hands possibly replaced. Diameter measured without the crown. The pocket watch can...
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Historical Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Big Red 6263 steel 1979
By Rolex
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
First launched in 1963 and created specifically for the world of automotive racing, the Rolex Daytona collection is arguably one of the most popular and universally respected lines o...
Steel
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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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.