Vintage Rolex Precision 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Oval Manual Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1960s Rolex Precision manual-wind ladies dress watch in 14K yellow gold featuring an oval
Diamond, 14k Gold
Rolex, Oyster Precision. Men's wristwatch. Approx. 1960s.
By Rolex
Located in bronshoj, DK
Rolex, Oyster Precision. Men's wristwatch. Dial in silver. Approx. 1960s. Steel chain with folding
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm 1960s Mens Vintage Manual Wind RA670C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Rolex ref.6694 Mens Oysterdate Precision manual wind, c.1967, unrestored, in
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 1960s 34mm Mens Vintage Manual Wind RA670
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref. 6694 manual wind, c.1967, unrestored, all
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 1960s 34mm Mens Vintage Manual Wind RA670B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref. 6694 manual wind, c.1967, unrestored, in
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Mens Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA575
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Rolex all-stainless steel Men's Oysterdate Precision 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Mens Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA575B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Rolex Men's Oysterdate Precision 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1962, in excellent
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Steel Silver Dial Manual 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Foundational Manual-Wind Oyster The Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 holds a unique place in
Stainless Steel
$6,080Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oyster Precision 6426 14k Gold SS 34mm Mens 1960s Manual Wind RA745
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Rolex Oyster Precision Ref.6426 14k Gold and stainless steel manual hand-wind, c
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold
Rolex Ref 6426 Oyster Precision 14k Gold SS 34mm Mens 1960s Manual Wind RA745B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Rolex Oyster Precision Ref.6426 14k Gold and stainless steel manual hand-wind
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
ROLEX Yellow Gold Precision Wristwatch ref.8940, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Verona, IT
Rolex 18kt yellow gold Precision wristwatch, Ref. 8940, circa 1960s. Champagne dial with yellow
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision, 1520
By Rolex
Located in Carlisle, GB
This 34mm Classic and Elegant Vintage Hand-winding watch is in Good Working order and in a well look after condition for its Age. some tiny scratches on the strap and the glass Ple...
1960s SS Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision, 1520 Mechanical Watch
By Rolex
Located in Carlisle, GB
This 34mm Classic and Elegant Vintage Hand-winding watch is in good working condition and it is ticking and runs well. Visible signs of ageing and gentle used with light scratches on...
Stainless Steel
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H 1.34 in W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in
Vintage Rolex Precision 9ct Yellow Gold Manual Wind 1960s Serviced
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Vintage Rolex Precision 9ct Yellow Gold Manual Wind 1960s Serviced A beautifully preserved
Yellow Gold
Rolex 1960s Oysterdate Precision 6694 Steel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1966 Rolex Oysterdate Precision Reference 6694 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece
Steel
Midsize Rolex OysterDate Precision 6466 30mm Manual Wind 1960s Swiss RA417B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charming classic, Midsize Rolex ref.6466 Oysterdate Precision manual wind dress watch, c.1962, in
Stainless Steel
Midsize Rolex OysterDate Precision 6466 30mm Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA417
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Midsize Rolex ref.6466 Oysterdate Precision manual wind dress watch, c.1962, in
Midsize Rolex OysterDate Precision 6466 30mm 1960s Manual Wind Swiss RA417B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charming classic, Midsize Rolex ref.6466 Oysterdate Precision manual wind dress watch, c.1962, in
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1960s Swiss RA447
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic vintage classic, all-stainless steel Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref.6694, hand-wind
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1960s Swiss RA450B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Men's Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision, hand-wind dress watch, c.1964, in
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA450
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref.6694, hand-wind dress watch, c.1964, in
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA450S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's iconic Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref.6694, hand-wind dress watch, c.1964
Stainless Steel
Midsize Rolex Oyster Speedking Precision 6430 30mm Hand Wind 1960s Vintage RA466
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, all-stainless steel midsize Rolex Oyster Speedking Precision ref.6430 hand-wind
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1960s Vintage NA141B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic vintage, Men's Rolex Oyster Precision Ref.5500 "Air-King" automatic, c.1969, in excellent
Stainless Steel
Midsize Rolex Oyster Speedking Precision 6430 30mm Hand Wind 1960s Swiss RA466B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Rolex Oyster Speedking Precision ref.6430 youth size hand-wind, c.1966, in
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1960s Vintage RA476B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Precision Ref.5500 "Air King" automatic, c.1968, in
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1960s All Original RA476
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's all-stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Precision Ref.5500 "Air King
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1960s All Original NA141
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's all-stainless steel Rolex Oyster "Air-King" Precision Ref.5500 automatic, c
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Precision Ref 5701 35mm 14k SS Air King Date Automatic 1960s RA446
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Fitted on new aftermarket leather strap and buckle. Classic elegance, Men's Rolex Precision Ref.5701 Air
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Rolex Precision Ref 5701 35mm 14k SS Air King Date Automatic 1960s RA446B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Fitted on new aftermarket leather strap and buckle. Classic elegance, Men's Rolex Precision Ref.5701 Air
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Precision Ref 5701 35mm 14k SS Air King Date Automatic 1960s RA446S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster Precision "Air-King-Date", Ref.5701 COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Ref 5500 Oyster Precision Air King Automatic 1960s Swiss RJC191S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Ref.5500 Oyster "Air-King" Precision automatic, c.1967, all original
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Precision Ref.9659 18k White Gold Hand-Wind, c.1960s Swiss RA153
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, men's Rolex Oyster Precision ref.5500 "Air-King" automatic, c.1979. Verified
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Precision 1960s Yellow Gold Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Rolex Precision Ladies Wrist watch, 15 M.M. Diameter 2 piece 14k Yellow Gold Case, 17
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Rolex Oysterdate Precision Automatic Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet watch in stainless steel signed Rolex Oysterdate Precision. Date at 3 o'clock. Glass with
Steel, Stainless Steel
1960s Rolex OysterDate Precision Pink Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
1960s Rolex Oysterdate Precision Pink Stainless Steel Watch, Manual Wind, Fold-Over Push-Button
Steel, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 1960s Manual Wind Vintage RJC195G
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref.6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1968. Verified
Mens Rolex 6694 Oysterdate Precision Manual Wind 1960s Vintage Classic RJC198T
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref.6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1967. Verified
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 Hand-Wind 1960s Vintage RA157BRN
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision hand-wind dress watch, c.1962. Verified
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 Manual wind 1960s Vintage RA288B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision manual wind dress watch, c.1967, in like
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RJC113
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's all-stainless steel Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 manual wind, c.1969
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 5500 Air King Automatic 1960s Swiss RA340
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Precision Ref.5500 Air King automatic, c.1962. Verified authentic
Mens Rolex Ref 5500 Oyster Precision Air King Automatic 1960s Swiss RJC191T
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Oyster "Air-King" Precision Ref.5500 automatic, c.1967. Verified
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Mens Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA544
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1966, in excellent
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Mens Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA562B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1968, in excellent
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA503B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage icon, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1969, in excellent
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Ref 6694 Oysterdate Precision Manual Wind w Box Paper 1960s RA261
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision hand-wind dress watch, c.1969, all
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 Manual Wind 1960s Swiss RJC197B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision hand-wind dress watch, c.1964. Verified
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King Automatic 1960s Vintage RJC131
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Precision Air-King 5500 automatic, c.1969. Verified authentic by
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 5500 Air King Automatic 1960s Swiss RJC106B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Precision Air-King 5500 automatic, c.1967. Verified authentic by
Men's Rolex Oyster Precision "Air-King" Ref.1008 Automatic, c.1960s RA117TAN
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic in striking green, Men's Rolex Oyster Precision ref.1008 "Air-King" automatic, c
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Precision Speedking Wristwatch Ref 6420 circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex stainless steel Oyster precision Speedking wristwatch, Ref. 6420. The 30mm wristwatch has an
Stainless Steel
Vintage 14K Gold Ladies Classique Rolex Watch With Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage ladies Rolex watch with diamond accents Circa 1960's Rolex Precision 8297 Hand
Diamond, 14k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Precision Wristwatch Ref 8940 circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Verona, IT
Rolex 18k yellow gold Precision wristwatch, Ref. 8940, circa 1960s. Champagne dial with yellow
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Precision Dress Model Manual Wristwatch, circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Ån exceptionally sharp condition Rolex stainless steel manual wind dress model circa early 1960’s
Stainless Steel
Sold
W 1.3 in L 1.5 in
Rolex Stainless Steel Precision Dress Model Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Ån exceptionally mint condition Rolex stainless steel manual wind dress model circa 1960’s
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Precision Manual Wristwatch Ref 9169, circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Lady Rolex 18K YG ref# 9169 circa 1960’s. Featuring a round 18K YG 20 x 25mm case with
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Rolex Oyster Date Precision 46561
By Rolex
Located in Carlisle, GB
This Classic & Elegant Manual Watch is in Good Working condition and is ticking well with its swift second. Visible tiny scratches on the glass as shown on the images. Please study ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Precision Wristwatch circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Precision wristwatch, circa 1960s. 33mm case with acrylic crystal and signed
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Date Precision Stainless Steel Men's Wristwatch Ref 6066
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century all original, 1951 Rolex stainless steel oyster date precision wristwatch. Red date wheel. Original ruby steel riveted oyster band. Unpolished, minor scratches to case an...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6634 34mm Gold Capped Mens 1950s Automatic Original RA673
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6634 "Golden Egg" gold-capped automatic, c.1959, all original, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker....
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Bracelet and Rare Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1969 / 70 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41m...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage 1966 Steel Air-king Automatic with Sunburst Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1966 Rolex Air-King Reference 5500. 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster case. Caliber 1520 Automatic, Self winding movement, excellent Mint condition Silver Satin "Sunburst"...
Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Classic Air King from 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 35m...
Stainless Steel
$266,311
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya Crocodile Niloticus Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya in crocodile niloticus leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the receipt and Cites. Stamp Y (2020)
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Original Oyster Bracelet & Rare Black Dial, 1979
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 1200 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1979 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 35m...
Stainless Steel
Rare GUCCI by Tom Ford Black Monogram Beaded Crystal Lizard Bamboo Horsebit Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A Gucci signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Limited Edition only sold in selected Gucci flagship stores Beautiful beaded jet black bag with lizard skin trimmings Famous Gucci s...
Rolex Steel Quickset Datejust with Exceptional Original Silver Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 16014 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 4...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 34 mm 1501 Silver Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in istanbul, TR
Classic but at the same time suitable for any occasion, the Rolex Oyster Date ref. 1501 can be worn on a daily basis and despite being a vintage watch, it has an elegant and modern l...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Black Dial Watch Vermeil ARGENT Small Manual Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and 18k Gold plated (Vermeil). Ref 3055582 RARE Black Roman Dial. New Gucci Leather Band. Manual Windup Movemen...
Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
Patek Philippe 5970R Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
The Patek Philippe Reference 5970R showcases a 40mm rose gold case and a white dial set with rose gold baton markers and hours, minutes hand. This is a grand complications model fea...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Audemars Piguet Ref 4161 Automatic Yellow Gold Wrist Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Audemars Piguet Reference 4161BA Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. diameter x 6 M.M thick 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case with stepped bezel. Caliber 2123/1 21 Jewel Automatic, self w...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 kt Gold Omega Collectors Wrist Watch, Caliber 321, Reference OT 2955 3
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Omega Chronograph, Collectors in amazing condition ! Reference OT 2955 3 Movement : Mechanical Manual Winding Caliber 321 Case : 18 Kt solid Gold, 35 mm Strap : Leather, Omega Gol...
18k Gold, Gold
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2002 Matte Python Skin Saddle Bag & Mirror
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
A rare Christian Dior mini evening saddle bag designed by John Galliano From a collectable, limited edition in 2002 Offered only in Dior flagship stores to a limited clientele Get th...
Vintage 7.50ct Diamond Hamilton Cover Watch Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
This is a lovely platinum diamond cover watch bracelet from the 1950s. The watch bracelet is set with sparkling baguette, pear, marquise and round cut diamonds that weigh approximate...
Diamond, Platinum
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.
Find vintage Rolex watches, bracelets and more on 1stDibs.
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.
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.
These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.