1964 Vintage Rolex Datejust 1603, Stainless Steel, Jubilee Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Tucson, AZ
Vintage 1964 Rolex Datejust with Papers, Custom Jubilee Bracelet An iconic classic, this vintage
Stainless Steel
Rolex Two Tone Steel and Gold Datejust "Thunderbird" from 1964 all Original
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust "Thunderbird" / Reference 1675
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust ref 1601 Stainless Steel and White Gold, circa 1964
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage man’s Rolex stainless steel Datejust ref# 1601 serial number 1.16 million, circa 1964
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch circa 1964
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18 yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, circa 1964. 36mm full-size man's model with
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1600 circa 1964
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch Ref. 1600, serial 1.0 million, circa 1964. 36mm case with
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601 circa 1964
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 1.0 million, circa 1964. 36mm
Stainless Steel, White Gold, 14k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Custom Dial circa 1964
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch Ref# 1601, serial number 1.19 million, circa 1964
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Self Winding Wristwatch, circa 1964
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex Datejust ref 1601 serial# 1.1 million circa 1964. Featuring 36mm full size stainless
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust self winding Wristwatch, circa 1964
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage man’s Rolex stainless steel Datejust ref# 1601 serial number 1.04 million, circa 1964
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Sold
W 1.42 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch circa 1964 with Custom-Colored Dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, production serial number 1.6 million, circa 1964. 36mm
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gold
Sold
W 1.42 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Custom-Colored Dial circa 1964
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref 1601, serial number 1.1million, circa 1964. 36mm
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch circa 1964 with Custom-Color Dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 1.0 million, circa 1964. 36mm
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Custom Dial Wristwatch Ref 1601 circa 1964
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch ref 1601 serial #1.19 million circa 1964. 36mm diameter
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex White Gold stainless steel Datejust self winding Wristwatch 1601, c 1964
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage man’s Rolex stainless steel Datejust ref# 1601 serial number 1.07 million, circa 1964
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with custom colored Blue Dial, circa 1964
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 1.0 million, circa 1964. 36mm
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Custom Moss Green Dial circa 1964
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, circa 1964. 36mm diameter full size man's
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Orange Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1603, 1964
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Datejust 36mm 1964 1747xxx, reference 1603. Custom orange dial and new black leather strap
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
Rolex 1958 Lady-Datejust Watch 6517 - Yellow Gold 18k Automatic One Year
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: Lady-Datejust Model Number: 6517 Movement: Automatic Warranty: One Year Year: 1958 Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Champagne Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Ma...
18k Gold, Yellow 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 Ref 6426 Classic 1950s Steel Manual wind Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1959 Rolex Reference 6426 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster Case, 17 Jewel Caliber 1210 Manual Wind Nickle Lever Movement, Beautiful Original Mint Condition S...
Steel
Cartier Vintage Trinity Tri Color 3 Millimeter Each Band 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Cartier Vintage Trinity Rolling Ring Tri Color 3.3 Millimeter Each Band 18 Karat Gold Ring: Finger size 5 #48 Elevate your style with this exquisite Cartier Vintage T...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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
Patek Philippe 18 Karat Yellow Gold Late Art Deco Watch, Original Box and Strap
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tank Style / Reference 424 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm...
Rolex Submariner 16613 Blue Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Submariner 16613 Men Watch. 40mm stainless steel case. 18k yellow gold bezel with blue insert. Blue dial with luminous gold hands and luminous dot hour markers. Date display at...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel and 14Kt. Solid Gold Oyster Perpetual with Original Dial Mid 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 7008 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and 14Kt. Gold CIRCA / YEAR: Mid 1960's DIMENSIONS / SI...
Gold, Steel
Rolex Rare Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual from 1952 Oversized Bubble Back Movement
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6334 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 / 54 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm...
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual With Custom Sage Green Dial circa, 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diam...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel O.P Date With Custom Made M.O.P Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
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: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
Stainless 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
Omega Choreograph Vintage 18k gold wrist watch cal.33.3 1950
By Omega
Located in Berlin, BE
Handaufzugs omega uhr in 18k gelbgold mit lederband und orginaler omega dornschließe cal.33,3 plexiglas uhr weisst leichte gebrauchspuren
18k Gold
Rolex Steel Datejust With Custom Made Green Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36m...
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 CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 36m...
Stainless 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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