Vintage 1969 Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold 1601 Auto Lavender Dial 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Familiar Reference, With A Twist This vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 dates to the late 1960s
Vintage 1969 Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold 1601 Auto Lavender Dial 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Familiar Reference, With A Twist This vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 dates to the late 1960s
Vintage 1969 Rolex Cellini Reference 3803 Yellow Gold Manual Wind Champagne Dial
Located in New York, NY
Quiet expression of classic proportion This Rolex Cellini is a straightforward expression of
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1969 Rolex Cellini 3805 18K White Gold Manual Wind Grey Sunburst Dial
Located in New York, NY
This is Rolex thinking differently The Cellini line was where Rolex stepped away from utility and
Rolex Mini Orchid Chameleon 18k WG Fluted Case 1969
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Mini Orchid Chameleon – 18k White Gold Fluted Case – 1969 SKU 1928 Available exclusively at
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Original Black Dial from 1969
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 1601 Gray Starburst Piepan Dial 18k WG Fluted Bezel Jubilee 1969
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Datejust 1601 – Gray Starburst Piepan Dial – 18k White Gold Fluted Bezel – 1969 SKU 1925
Rolex Submariner Single Red MK II 1680 Tropical Brown Steel Automatic Watch 1969
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 1680 Year: 1969 Serial number: 21xxxxx Reference: C03413 Case: Show
Steel, Stainless Steel
Genuine Rolex Oyster Perpetual Watch. Ladies ROLEX 6623 Automatic Wristwatch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Ladies Automatic Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1969. 25mm Rolex Automatic
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex President Day Date 18K Rose Gold 1803 36mm Original Rolex Box
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1803 Serial: 215*** Year: 1969 Model: Rolex President Day Date Case Material: 18K
ROLEX Watch. Rolex ref. 6426 Rare Subseconds Dial 1960s Mens Rolex watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Mens Watch Stainless Steel Case ref.6426 / 6427 Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa
Stainless Steel
Rolex Very Rare Vintage Milgauss Stainless Steel 1019
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Very Rare Vintage Milgauss reference 1019 Wristwatch by Rolex, available now from Watch Centre
Stainless Steel
Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies Rolex 3408 Mechanical Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1960s. 1400 Caliber
Stainless Steel
Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies Rolex 3408 Mechanical Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1965. 1400 Caliber
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel O.P Date with Rare Vignette Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500
Stainless Steel
Rolex President Day-Date 1803 Jubilee Bracelet Refinished Dial Vintage Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Rolex President Day-Date 36mm Vintage Men's Watch 1803 in Yellow Gold features a refinished
18k Gold
1969 Tudor (Rolex) Oysterdate Vintage Mens Ref. 7992 Watch - Stainless Steel
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1969 TUDOR (Rolex) OYSTERDATE Vintage Mens Ref. 7992 Watch - Stainless Steel Rolex Case & Crown
Stainless Steel
Genuine Rolex 6694 Watch. Mens ROLEX OysterDate Precision. 1964 MOP Dial.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Oysterdate 6494 Manual Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1964 Beautiful
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Submariner 5512 40mm Stainless Steel Rolex Service Receipt
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 5512 Serial: 68**** Year: 1961 Model: Vintage Rolex Submariner Case
Stainless Steel
Genuine 18k Rolex 9356 Precision . 18k Gold Ladies Diamond Rolex Manual Watch
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k White Gold Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1962 Full Diamond
18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Rolex Vintage Rose Gold Ref 6612 Day Date President Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1969 Rare Rolex Reference 6612 18K Rose Gold Day Date President Model Wrist Watch, 36 M.M. 3
Rose Gold
Genuine 18k Rolex Orchid Watch. 18k WG Ladies 2247 Dainty 1960s Ladies Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k White Gold Rolex Orchid Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1967 Dainty 16mm Case
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex vintage Oysterdate Steel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1967 Rolex Oyster Date Reference 6694 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 2 Piece Oyster
Steel
Stainless Steel Air-King Rolex Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A true vintage classic, this 1967 Rolex Air-King Ref. 5500 offers understated sophistication with a
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Blued Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Made Sage Green Dial 1960s or 70s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL
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 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
Rolex Chameleon 8788 Precision 18k WG Fluted Bezel 1962
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Chameleon Ref. 8788 – Precision – 18k White Gold – Fluted Bezel – 1962 Offered by Classic
Rolex Oval Chameleon Precision 18k WG Fluted Case 1967
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Oval Chameleon – Precision – 18k White Gold – Fluted Case – 1967 Offered by Classic Time Club
rare 1961 ultra tropical 5512 rolex submariner
By Rolex
Located in Munich, DE
eye catching and rare rolex 5512 . purchased at christie´s nyc a few years ago and now searching
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Navy Blue Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
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 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
Stainless Steel
Rolex. A Rare Yellow Gold Pendant Pocket Watch C1964
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Dress Watch With Original Presentation Box C1964. Dial: The
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 34 mm 1501 Silver Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in istanbul, TR
) Indices Baton Indexes With Papers No Year Manufactured 1960-1969 Band/Strap Rolex Oyster Reference Number
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Champagne Brown Dial 34mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision reference 6694 in stainless steel featuring champagne-brown
Silver
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic Watch, Stainless Steel, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Queens, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Steel Automatic Watch, reference # 1500, with silvered dial, baton
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Cellini 18K White Gold Ultra Thin Texture Case Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This 18k white gold rectangular Rolex manual watch features an ultrathin case and showcases a
18k 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
Vintage Rolex Oysterdate 6694 Stainless Steel Yellow Sunburst Dial 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Vibrant Take On The Daily Driver The reference 6694 is a staple of the vintage Rolex world
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Strap Model Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Rolex Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. 14K 2 piece case, 9 M.M. thick, 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual
14k Gold
Rolex Vintage Datejust Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird 36mm 1625
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A men's Turn-O-Graph wristwatch in stainless steel and yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a champagne
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Contemporary Green Dial 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Steel Watch, 34mm, Men's, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Queens, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Steel Watch, reference # 5500, with silvered dial, baton indexes
Steel
1966 Rolex Ladies Dress Watch, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1966 ROLEX Ladies Dress Watch, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold Charming Vintage Style - Fully Rolex - 1
White Gold
Vintage Rolex Datejust Ruby Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Timeless Elegance: Rolex Lady-Datejust 69173 Experience the perfect blend of luxury and
Diamond, Ruby
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
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex 4431A Chronometer 18K Yellow Gold Fancy Lug Vintage Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Rolex Precision “Fancy Lugs” Ref. 4431A is a striking example of 1960s watchmaking, showcasing
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Vintage Datejust with Custom Orange Dial, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1600
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Mens 1960s 34mm Vintage Automatic RA461B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Ref.1002 Oyster perpetual automatic, c.1967, in excellent working
Stainless Steel
Rolex 9578 18K Yellow Gold Ultra-Thin S&L Engraved Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This 18k yellow gold rectangular Rolex manual watch features an ultrathin case and showcases a
18k Gold
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
Steel
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
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Orignal Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Mens Watch 1603 36mm Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Original Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch 1603 36mm Watch. Vintage Rolex 1603 Watch is in
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA716
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Rolex Ref.1002 Men's Oyster automatic, c.1965, in excellent working condition
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Finished Purple Dial 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Celebration" Dial circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL
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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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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These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.