Rolex Two Tone Zephyr with Original Bracelet from 1968
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Zephyr / Reference 1038 / 1008 METAL
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Ref 1038 Steel and 18k Zephyr Bezel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1967 Rolex Reference 1038 Wrist Watch, 35 M.M. 3 piece Stainless Steel case with 18k Zephyr
18k Gold, Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Zephyr Two-Tone Watch, 1965
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1965 Vintage Rolex Zephyr Ref. 1008 Two Tone 14k Yellow Gold Machined Bezel and Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Zephyr Automatic Wristwatch, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Zephyr Watch Beautiful Factory Champagne Sector Dial Factory
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Zephyr Automatic Wristwatch, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Zephyr Watch Beautiful Factory Champagne Sector Dial Factory
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Zephyr Wristwatch Ref 1008 circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in Paris, FR
Rolex 14k yellow gold self-winding Zephyr wristwatch with 14k yellow gold bracelet. Accompanied by
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Zephyr Wristwatch with Sniper Dial and Florentine Finish
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An extra cool variation of a classic style, this Rolex Zephyr offers a rare reference 1009
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Zephyr circa 1965 Ref 1008
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rolex Zephyr offers a clean and sleek mid-century look with a sniper dial and no markers, just luminous
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel, 14k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel and Gold Zephyr Wristwatch with Sniper Dial circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The Rolex Zephyr is an unusual model, offering a distinctive look. The watch has a so-called
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage 1966 White Gold Zephyr Silver Dial Disk Pendant Pocket Watch 3694
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k White Gold Vintage Disk Pendant Watch from 1966, zephyr silver dial, a fixed 18k white gold
White Gold
So-called Zephyr ROLEX, Oyster Perpetual
Located in Firenze, IT
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1008. Manufactured in
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Two Tone Rare Zephyr Model with Flawless Original Dial from Mid 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Zephyr Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1008
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel and Gold Zephyr with Bracelet and Original Dial from Late 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Zephyr Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1038
Gold, Steel
Rolex Two Tone Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Zephyr 1008 with Original Papers
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Zephyr / Reference 1008 METAL / MATERIAL: 2
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1008 "Zephyr" 34mm 18K & SS Automatic, c.1960s LV742
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1008 "Zephyr" 34mm 18K & SS Automatic, c.1960s LV742
Rolex Zephyr 1960 ref 1008
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Zephyr in Stainless Steel and 14k yellow gold. Reference number 1008, from 1960.
Rolex SS/PG Oyster Perpetual "Zephyr" circa 1960
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS & 14K PG Oyster Perpetual "Zephyr" model circa 1960. Scarce and collectible model
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Zephyr Wristwatch with Bracelet Ref 1008 circa 1960
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Yellow Gold Zephyr Wristwatch with Bracelet, Ref. 1008, circa 1960. This beautiful 14k gold
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex yellow gold Zephyr automatic wristwatch Ref 1008
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual in 18 karat yellow gold, reference 1029. This Rolex watch features an
18k Gold
1982 Rolex Lady Datejust 26MM 6917 Champagne Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Diameter: 26.00 mm Weight: 29.47 grams One ladies 18K yellow gold diamond ROLEX Swiss-made watch. The metal was tested an...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,400Sale Price|30% Off
Limited Edition Hublot Unisex MDM Skeleton 18k Yellow Gold Watch Ref. 1512.3
By Hublot
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Hublot Unisex MDM Skeleton 18k Watch Ref. 1512.3 Serial # 250419 008/100. Skeleton movement framed with a Roman numeral chapter ring. This limited edition piece is a must have for a...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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 / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1957 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diamet...
Stainless Steel
$7,112Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
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
PIAGET Lapis Diamond Lapis Dial 18K Gold Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Piaget's ladies' watch in solid 18-karat white gold. Full-length with a large face Embellished with factory set diamond. Sapphire Crystal, Genuine lapis Dial, 25mm case( w...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$11,550
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Lady Datejust President 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Ladies Watch 6927
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. The watch was produced in 1982. The original box and papers are not included. Comes with a chronostore box. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * ...
Yellow Gold
Lady's 18K Yellow Gold Patek Philippe "Calatrava" Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Lady's 18K Yellow Gold Patek Philippe "Calatrava" Ref.#4819/1J Wacth White Dial with Black Roman Numerals, Hobnail Pattern Bezel, 18K Yellow Gold Patek Philippe Meshh Bracelet. Swiss...
Yellow Gold
$28,000
PATEK PHILIPPE Calatrava
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Calatrava Reference Number 3919, 18K Yellow Gold 2 Piece Case with Hobnail Bezel and 18K Chain Link Bracelet. Manual Wind Mechanical Movement, White Enamel Dial, Black Roman Numerals...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 18k WG/SS Turn-o-graph Watch Thunderbird 16264
By Rolex
Located in Richmond, CA
A fine and collectible Gent's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Turn-o-graph "Thunderbird" watch, with a rotation 18K WG second time zone bezel, on a stainless steel 5 link Rolex Jubil...
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Round Crystal Dial Leather Strap Wristwatch in Yellow Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
A classic Patek Philippe wristwatch, featuring a round dial covered in crystal with hours and hands represented by yellow gold lines. Case and case back are made of 18K yellow gold. ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Date Yellow Gold 15238
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 34mm Date by Rolex in yellow gold. Features a champagne dial, complemented by a yellow gold fluted bezel. The yellow gold Oyster bracelet is equipped with a deployant clasp, also i...
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Vintage Watch 18k Yellow Gold Black Dial Aftermarket 14k Bracelet
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Patek Philippe Vintage Watch 18k Yellow Gold Black Dial Aftermarket 14k Soldered on Bracelet This Patek Philippe Vintage Watch is in excellent condition and is ready to ship! Brand...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date NOS Diamond Dial 18038
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A yellow gold NOS Day-Date by Rolex. Featuring a champagne dial set with 8 round brilliant cut diamond hour markers, 2 baguette cut diamond hour markers and a fixed yellow gold flute...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe 18 Karat Gold Men's Bracelet Watch with Gold Dial, from 1973
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Cie. STYLE / REFERENCE: Men's Oval Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA: 1973 DIMENSIONS: Length 35mm X Diameter 30mm MOVEMENT / ...
Rolex Day-Date II 218238
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A yellow gold Day-Date II by Rolex. Featuring a white dial with roman applied numerals and a fluted yellow gold bezel. Fitted with a sapphire glass, a self-winding automatic movement...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 25820BA.0.0944BA.01
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Perpetual Calendar in yellow gold from Audemars Piguet's Royal Oak collection. Featuring a champagne dial and a bezel featuring the iconic 8 Audemars Piguet screws. The dial itself...
18k Gold, 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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