1966 Rolex Ladies Dress Watch, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
White Gold
Rolex 1966 Air King Men's Watch - Stainless Steel Automatic 1007
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: Air King Model Number: 1007 Specific Year: 1966 Movement: Automatic Warranty: 1 yr Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Rare brown mirror dial Metal Content: Stainl...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Blue Cosmograph Ref. #6239, Circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Rolex Daytona Blue Cosmograph 6239 Circa 1966 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being offered for sale.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Chameleon 2003 Carved Geometric Case 18k WG 1966
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 1946 Brand Rolex Model Chameleon Reference 2003 Year 1966 Dial White Dial Case Carved Geometric Case Bracelet Rolex Chameleon Strap Diameter 24 x 16mm Length N/A Movement Manual...
Vintage 1966 Rolex Oyster Royal 6426 Stainless Steel Silver Dial Manual 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Honest Mid-Century Character This 1966 example is a clean expression of mid-century watch design.
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
Rare Rolex James Bond Submariner circa 1966 Watch Ref. #5513
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rare ROLEX James Bond Submariner C. 1966 Watch Ref. #5513 Rolex has consistently exceeded expectations with phenomenal products, and there is no exception for this vintage circa 196...
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
W 0.79 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.54 in L 7.49 in
Rolex GMT Master 1675 1966 Gilt Watch Box Double Punched Papers Service Card
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex GMT Master 1675 1966 Gilt Watch Box Double Punched Papers Service Card
1966 Rolex Tudor Oyster Princess Gold Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
Rolex Tudor Oyster Princess Reference 7580 from 1966 with Rolex Oyster Case.
Gold
1966 Rolex Day Date Pink Gold Oyster Bracelet Ref.1803
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
A seriously rare watch in excellent condition. Specifications Brand: Rolex Model: Day Date Ref.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex GMT-Master Pepsi Bezel Ref. 1675 Mint Vintage circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
ROLEX GMT-MASTER PEPSI BEZEL REF. 1675 MINT VINTAGE C. 1966 ITEM DESCRIPTION: One Rare Vintage Rolex GMT Master Pepsi Bezel R#1675 Wristwatch.
1966 Rolex Oysterdate Precision Watch 6466 30mm Stainless #24507
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1966 Rolex Oysterdate Precision Watch Model: 6466 Serial: 1501972 This vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision watch is set in stainless steel Stainless steel band has very little stre...
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 patterned bezel, an 18k white gold pendent bale where a chain can be attached so th...
White Gold
1966 Rolex Datejust Two Tone Men's Watch 1601 MISSING BEZEL #25036
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1966 Rolex Datejust Men's Watch Model: 1601 Serial: 1252099 This classic vintage rolex is set in stainless steel and 18K gold Champagne pie pan dial with gold stick markers and ha...
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Submariner, Ref. 5513 , 1966
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Rolex Submariner, Ref. 5513 serial Number = 1966, Original and Near Mint Dial and Bezel, Oyster Flip Lock Bracelet.
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1966 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 6517 – Automatic
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1966 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 6517 is a refined and elegant example of Rolex’s classic mid-century design in a smaller, timeless profile.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Mini Chameleon 2000 Precision 18k YG Fluted Case 1966
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Mini Chameleon 2000 Precision – 18k Yellow Gold Fluted Case – 1966 SKU 1926 Available exclusively at Classic Time Club, Sydney — your trusted destination for rare and collectib...
Rolex Pink Gold Datejust Wristwatch "Stella" Ref 1601 circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Mint condition 18k Rose gold Rolex Datejust wristwatch, circa 1966, with a glossy black lacquer 'Stella" dial.
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Sold
H 1.58 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in
Super Rare Original 1966 Rolex GMT Master Pepsi Pan AM 1675 Little GMT Red Hand
By Rolex
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 1966 Rolex GMT Master Pepsi / Pan am wristwatch with the super rare little GMT master hand I’m listing my ...
Stainless Steel
Steel and White Gold Ref. 1625, "Thunderbird" ROLEX, made 1966
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
This watch is illustrated in “Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches”, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, 2001 Edition, p. 290.
White Gold, Stainless Steel
1966 Tudor (Rolex) Oyster Prince Vintage Mens Ref. 7995 Watch - Stainless Steel
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1st...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rivet Oyster Bracelet, 19mm Lug Width Watch in Stainless Steel, 1966
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex rivet Oyster bracelet from 1966 with 19mm lug width. Constructed in stainless steel with a brushed finish and classic rivet side 57 links. The clasp is signed ...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Vintage 1966 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 24MM 6615 Oyster 14K Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Diameter: 24.00 mm Weight: 45.19 grams One ladies 14K yellow gold ROLEX Swiss-made watch.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1966 Tudor (Rolex) Oyster Prince Vintage Mens Ref. 7995 Watch - Stainless Steel
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1st...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Thunderbird Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1625 circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic movement, acrylic crystal. Stainless steel case with yellow gold Thunderbird bezel. Black dial with gold baton markers. Strap band. Pre-owned with Rolex box.
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Rose Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1802 circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex 18k rose gold Day-Date wristwatch, Ref. 1802, circa 1966, with taupe dial, French day wheel, smooth bezel, automatic movement.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Reference 1500 Stainless Steel Watch, 1966
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1966 Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Ref. 1500 Stainless Steel watch with Original Blue Dial with Applied White Gold Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Original Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster B...
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1007 Stainless Steel Watch, 1966
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1966 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Automatic Ref. 1007 Stainless Steel watch with Machined Bezel with Original Black Sigma Dial with Applied 14k White Gold Beveled Tapered Stick/Bar...
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 1966
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, Ref. 1016, 1966.
Stainless Steel
Rolex 18K YG Day Date President circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K YG Day Date ref # 1803 circa 1966 serial #1.4 million complete with original chronometer certificate and perforated warrantee papers. Original matte silver dial with gold ...
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Early examples like this 1966 gilt dial variant represent the tail end of Rolex’s gilt dial production (phased out in the late '60s), making them particularly desirable.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Chronometer, circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref 1002 circa 1966. Featuring a 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel, acrylic crystal, and original silver satin dial with applied silver indexes and...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer I c.1966
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer 1 ref# 1016 34mm diameter Oyster case with screw down crown and screw on back, serial# 350,xxx circa 1966. With glossy black original gilt print dial ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rose Gold Midsize Datejust Wristwatch circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K rose gold midsize Datejust wristwatch, serial number 1.3 million, circa 1966. 31mm diameter case with fluted bezel, black dial with applied indexes and hands.
18k Gold, Rose 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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