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
1968 Rolex Tudor Oyster Prince Stainless Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
is 58XXXXX indicating the manufacture date of 1968. With its original Rolex period band. Crown will
Stainless Steel
1968 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6241 Stainless Steel Stem Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
Movement: Rolex Signed Valjoux Cal. 722, 17 Jewels Estimated Production Year: 1968 Markings to Inside
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Two-Tone Watch, 1968
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1968 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 Two Tone 14k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel watch with
Rolex Submariner 5513 1968 Meters First Vintage Stainless Men's Automatic
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Submariner 5513 1968 Meters First Vintage Stainless Mens Automatic 40mm
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
Unavailable
W 0.79 in D 0.56 in Dm 1.58 in L 7.49 in
Rolex Submariner 1680 Mark IV Vintage Black Dial Men's Watch 1968
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Submariner 1680 Mark IV Vintage Black Dial Men's Watch 40mm 1968
Rolex Midsize Datejust Ref 6627 18 Karat Rose Gold, circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex midsize Datejust ref 6627 18K rose gold circa 1968. Featuring 31mm diameter case with fluted
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Date Automatic Ref. 1505 14 Karat Gold and Stainless Steel Watch, 1968
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1968 Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Ref. 1505 Two Tone 14k Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel and Stainless
Unavailable
W 0.75 in D 0.56 in Dm 1.58 in L 7.49 in
Rolex Submariner 5513 1968 Meters First Vintage Stainless Mens Automatic
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Submariner 5513 1968 Meters First Vintage Stainless Mens Automatic 40mm
Ref #6262 1968 Rolex Daytona w/ Vintage Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Ref #6262 1968 Rolex Daytona w/ Vintage Bracelet
Stainless Steel
1968 ROLEX Cellini Classic Vintage Ladies 18K White Gold Watch - Mint
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1968 ROLEX Cellini Classic Vintage Ladies Handwound Watch, Ref. 3652 - 18K White Gold Gorgeous
White Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
. The bracelet is marked "1968, Rolex USA" and the original Tiffany & Co numbers are hand-engraved under
Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady Datejust 1968 18ct Yellow Gold Automatic
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A stunning and rare vintage example, this Rolex Lady Datejust is dated to 1968 by the serial number
Yellow Gold
Original Condition Rolex Submariner 5512 Circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Offered in impeccable original condition that will please the most selective of collectors. Note the super beefy lugs and beveled edges. Note the gorgeous patina that has aged evenly...
Stainless Steel
Rolex #1803 Day-Date Rose Gold Circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A gorgeous example, suitable for a lady or a gentleman. Beautiful original condition with original “Dauphine” hands. Every bit of lume is intact. The dial is a subtle slate color, a ...
Rose Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Classic Oyster Date with Original Dial from 1968
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Date / Reference 6694 METAL
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer with Custom Made Replacement Dial from 1968
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Ref. 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Rolex Perpetual Date with Original Black Dial from 1968 or 1969
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / 1500 METAL
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Blue Dial from 1968 or 1969
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Ref. 5500 METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Steel Yellow Gold Datejust Turn-O-Graph Bezel, Ref 1625, 1968/69
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust Thunderbird Bezel / Turn-O-Graph
Yellow Gold, Steel
Sold
W 1.42 in L 1.74 in
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Datejust with a Custom Dial from 1968 or 1969
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Ref 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
ROLEX Lady's Yellow Gold Oxblood Stella Dial Watch with Rare Bracelet circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A rare and possibly unique lady's wristwatch with an original Rolex "Stella" dial in a rich oxblood
Rolex Oyster Stainless Steel with Custom Made T...... Blue Dial from 1968 or 69
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster / Reference 6426 METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Steel and 14kt Gold Rare Zephyr Model with Original Dial from 1967 or 1968
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Two Tone / Ref. 1008 METAL / MATERIAL
1968 Rolex Vintage Ladies Date Datejust Watch - Stainless Steel, 18K White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. 1968 ROLEX Vintage Ladies Date Datejust Watch - Stainless Steel, 18K White Gold
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1968 Rolex Datejust 36MM 1601 Silver Dial Steel Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Unisex Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Diameter: 36.00 mm
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Date Custom Color Dial Wristwatch, circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1968 Rolex reference 1500 "Date" model Wrist Watch, 34 MM Stainless Steel Water
Stainless Steel
Rolex Custom Dial Steel Automatic Wrist Watch Model 1603
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1968 Rolex Reference 1603, 36 MM Stainless Steel Water Proof case with Fluted bezel. Caliber
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1968 Rolex Datejust, 36 MM Reference 1601 Stainless Steel Waterproof Oyster case with Fluted
Stainless Steel
Rolex Two Tone Datejust with Rare Factory Original Linen Dial 1968
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Classic Air King with Rare Black Dial, circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Ref. 5500 METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Perpetual Date with Original Black Dial from 1968 or 1969
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / 1500 METAL
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Date Ref 6694 Manual Wind from 1968
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Date / 6694 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Black Dial, 1967 or 1968
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Ref. 1501 METAL
Sold
W 1.42 in L 1.74 in
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Datejust with a Custom Dial from 1968 or 1969
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Ref 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel with Rare Reference Number 1003 Machined Bezel from 1968 or 69
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1003 METAL
Sold
W 1.42 in L 1.74 in
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Datejust with a Custom Dial from 1968 or 1969
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 / 1603 METAL
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Date Perpetual Wind Watch, 1968
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Date METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Steel with Rare Reference and Original Band Machined Bezel from 1968 or 69
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1003 METAL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 14k Gold 35mm Men Automatic 1960s RA264C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 solid 14k gold automatic, c.1968
14k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Date Grey Dial Ladies Wristwatch
By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Ladies Rolex date G518 with original grey Rolex dial signed Jubilee Rolex bracelet. Circa 1968
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Ref 5513 circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a great example of a Rolex Submariner, Ref. 5513. It has a beautiful original dial with
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch, Ref. 1016,. Complete with box, papers, booklets, and
Stainless Steel
Rolex 18k Rose Gold Day-Date Rose Gold Ref 1802 Wristwatch, circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a Rolex 18kt rose gold Day-Date reference 1802. This Day-Date reference is very special
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1968 Rolex Air King Stainless Steel 5500 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Vintage * *Complete with: Presentation Box dated 1968 *Case Size: 34mm *Strap: Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 1.8 million, circa 1968. 36mm
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch with 14k white gold fluted bezel, Ref. 1601, serial
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 1.9 million, circa 1968. 36mm
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500, circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Date ref# 1500 serial #2.5 million circa 1968. Featuring a
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Stainless Steel Watch, 1968
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1968 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1603 Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Two-Tone Watch, 1968
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1968 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 Two Tone 14k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel watch with
ROLEX Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, circa 1968. 34m diameter case with smooth bezel
18k Gold
ROLEX Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, circa 1968. 34mm diameter Oyster case with
Rolex Datejust ref 1601 18K Yellow Gold circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex Datejust ref 1601,18K yellow gold 36mm case with a 2.4 million serial number, circa
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601 1968
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex Datejust ref 1601 case serial number 1.9 million circa 1968. Featuring 36mm diameter
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in Paris, FR
Rolex 18k yellow gold self-winding wristwatch.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5513 circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in Paris, FR
Rolex stainless steel Submariner wristwatch, Ref. 5513, self-winding diver's wristwatch, circa 1968
Stainless Steel
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
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
$7,600Sale 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
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1960's with Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Modern / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diameter 32mm MOVEM...
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
$8,220
H 1.03 in W 1.03 in Dm 0.44 in
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Champagne Dial Automatic Watch 79173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Excellent condition. No original box and papers.
Steel
Vacheron Constantin Ladies Pagoda Kalla 18KT White Gold Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vacheron Constatin Metiers dArt Ladies Pagoda Kalla Is 27.7mm ladies watch in 18kt white gold with a bagguette setting all through out the watch and band, including dial. 619071 IM...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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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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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