$5,360Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.38 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 35mm Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA603B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex 1500 Oyster Perpetual Date automatic, c.1969, in excellent working
Stainless Steel
$5,760Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.38 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 35mm 1960s Mens Automatic All Original RA603
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's all original stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1500 Date automatic, c
Stainless Steel
Rolex Date Ref 1500, Yellow Gold 34mm Case, Lightly Patinated Dial, Year c1967
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Rolex Date , reference 1500 features a gold case (34mm) with beautiful lightly
Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Reference 1500 Two-Tone Watch, 1969
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1969 Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Ref. 1500 Two Tone 14k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel watch with
Unavailable
W 0.71 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.34 in L 7.49 in
Rolex Oyster Perpectual Date 1500 Black Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpectual Date 1500 Black Dial Mens Watch 34MM
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Stainless Steel Ref 1500, circa 1967
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 circa 1967. Featuring 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 1500
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 serial# 1.4 million circa 1966. Featuring a 34mm diameter
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 by La Californienn
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 by La Californienne 34mm Turquoise Dial Pink Details Custom
Steel
Mens Rolex 1500 Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic 1960s Vintage Swiss RA259
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1500 automatic, c.1969, all original. Verified
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Ref 1500 Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic 1960s Swiss Vintage RA259B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1500 automatic, c.1969. Verified authentic by
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Gilt Tropical Dial Wristwatch Ref 1500
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
to many of its counterparts, as vintage Rolex sport watches with gilt or tropical dials sell for
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Automatic 1960s Vintage Swiss RA199
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1500 automatic, c.1965. Verified authentic by
Rolex Yellow Gold Date Wristwatch Ref 1500 with Champagne Dial
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
14k yellow gold case, 34mm, circa 1960s, with fluted bezel. Automatic movement, 26 jewels, non-quickset date, acrylic crystal. Champagne dial with baton markers. Pre-owned.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500, circa 1965, Rare Silver Dial
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date , reference 1500, features a 9k yellow gold 34mm case and
Mens Rolex Ref 1500 Oyster Perpetual Date 35mm 14K Gold Automatic 1960s RA267G
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous vintage classic, rare Men's solid 14k gold Rolex 1500 Oyster Perpetual Date automatic with
14k Gold
Mens Rolex 1500 Oyster Perpetual Date 35mm 14K Gold Automatic 1960s Swiss RA267
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, rare Men's solid 14k gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1500 automatic, c.1968
14k Gold
Rolex Date 1500 Silver Dial Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1500 Serial: 1280*** Model: Date Case Material: Stainless Steel Band
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Automatic 1960s Vintage Swiss RJC136
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1500 automatic, c.1969, all original. Verified
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 35mm Automatic 1960s Swiss Vintage RA259T
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1500 automatic, c.1969, in excellent working
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 1960s Automatic w Paper RA245B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 automatic, c.1969, with original paper and
Rolex Steel Model 1500 Gents Automatic Wristwatch Custom Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1965 Rolex Date Model, Reference 1500 Gents Wrist watch, 34 MM Stainless Steel Water proof
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 35mm Mens Automatic 1960s Vintage RA566B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1500 Date automatic, c.1969, unpolished, in
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 14k SS 1500 Automatic 1960s Vintage RA205
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's 14k gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1500 automatic, c
14k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 14k SS 1500 Automatic 1960s Vintage RA182
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's 14k gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1500 automatic, c
14k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 14k SS 1500 Automatic 1960s SWISS RA148BR
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, men's 14k gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1500 automatic, c
14k Gold
Rolex Date 1500 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Silver Dial
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1500 Serial: 2349*** Model: Date Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 34mm 18k Gold Automatic 1960s Swiss RA411
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless iconic classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 automatic, c
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Date Oyster Wristwatch Ref 1500
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a classic Rolex Date reference 1500 on a rivet oyster bracelet. Complete with box and
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1500, circa 1961
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Brand: Rolex Model: Date Reference: 1500 Year: 1961 Material: Steel Dial Color: Silvered with
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Reference 1500 Stainless Steel Watch, 1969
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1969 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic Ref. 1500 Stainless Steel watch with Original
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 Grey Dial, circa 1969
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 circa 1969. Featuring 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1500, circa 1969
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage man's Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 serial # 2.3 million circa 1969
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1500 circa 1969
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 serial number 2.3 million circa 1969. 34mm diameter stainless
Stainless Steel
Pre-Owned Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Rolex is the undisputed king of watchmaking with a crown logo to match. Rolex set the standard in
Stainless Steel
Rolex Date 1500, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Date Reference #: 1500. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Silver 0 MM. Verified
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch, Ref 1500
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 serial # 2.3 million circa 1969. Featuring 34mm diameter
Stainless Steel
Rolex Date 1500, Beige Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Date Reference #:1500. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Unisex Automatic Watch Grey Dial
Rolex Date 1500, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Date Reference #: 1500. Mens Swiss Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Silver 34 MM. Verified and
Rolex Date 1500, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Date Reference #: 1500. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Silver 0 MM. Verified
ROLEX Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Date, Ref 1500, serial 552,XXX, circa 1960. 34mm diameter
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
ROLEX Gold Oyster Perpetual Date ref. 1500 circa 1962
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K YG Oyster Perpetual Date ref # 1500 34mm smooth bezel serial #941,xxx circa 1962 with
18k Gold
ROLEX Steel Oyster Perpetual Date ref. 1500 "Peppermint" Dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 serial # 2.1 million circa 1968. 34mm diameter case with
Stainless Steel
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 man's 34mm diameter Oyster case with super
18k Gold
ROLEX Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1500
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14k yellow gold Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch, Ref. 1500, circa 1965. 34mm diameter case
14k Gold
Rolex Gold Oyster Perpetual ref. 1500 circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14K YG Oyster Perpetual ref 1005 circa 1970's retailed by Tiffany & Co. 34mm diameter case
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1500
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 serial # 1.7 million circa 1968. 34mm diameter
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1500
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch ref 1500 serial number 1.5 million circa
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1500
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 serial #715,xxx circa 1961. 34mm diameter man’s
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch ref 1500
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 serial no 1.3 million circa 1966. 34mm
14k Gold, Yellow 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
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1500
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Stainless Steel Automatic with Oyster Band . Reference 1500. Circa
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 Custom "Popcorn" Dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 serial # 1.2 million circa 1966. 34mm diameter case with
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 Custom "Popcorn" Dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 serial # 1.2 million circa 1966. 34mm diameter case with
Stainless Steel
Sold
W 0.75 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.34 in L 6.97 in
Rolex Date 1500 18k Gold Automatic Champagne Dial Leather Band
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Date 1500 18k Gold Automatic Champagne Dial Leather Band 34MM
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1500
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Vintage "Date " model 1500 .Stainless Steel Case . Swiss Jubilee Band in
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Date Blue Original Dial Wristwatch Ref 1500
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex "Vintage "Oyster Perpetual Date .Model 1500.Stainless Steel case . Original Deep Blue Dial
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 circa 1961
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch, Ref. 1500, serial number 760,XXX, circa
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 1500 circa 1967
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch, Ref. 1500, serial number 1.5 million, circa 1967
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Date Wristwatch Ref 1500 with Custom-Colored Dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch, Ref. 1500, serial number 1.3 million, circa
Stainless Steel
$2,030Sale Price|30% Off
W 1.25 in Dm 2.4 in
Must de Cartier Marques et Model Déposés 21 Quartz Watch W10050F4
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Must 21 W10050F4 Watch SSYG Silver/Gold Quartz Ladies Ivory Dial A Refined Synthesis of Elegance and PrecisionAdd a touch of classic luxury to your wrist with this Must de C...
Quartz, Gold, Silver, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner (No Date) 14060
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Submariner REFERENCE: 14060 SIZE: 40mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BEZEL: Black BAND: Oystersteel MOVEMENT: Automatic Very Good condition No box or papers ...
Stainless Steel
$11,550
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Lady Datejust President 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Ladies Watch 6927
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. The watch was produced in 1982. The original box and papers are not included. Comes with a chronostore box. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * ...
Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos Octagon 0906 Yellow Gold Automatic White Dial Ladies Watch 25mm
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Cartier Santos Octagon 0906 Yellow Gold Automatic White Dial Ladies Watch is a sophisticated blend of timeless design and precise functionality. Crafted in luxurious yellow gold,...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$18,400Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Champagne Men's Watch - 16523
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Champagne Men's Watch - 16523 Excellent condition comes with Rolex Box and certificate of authenticity free overnight shipping fits 8 inch wrist shop wi...
18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in Oystersteel and Everose gold
By Rolex
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41mm in Oystersteel and Everose gold features a slate dial and an Oyster bracelet. Model 126331 Spetial Edition *We can have it new or second hand You can r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel, Gold
$58,190
H 1.62 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.62 in
Rolex Submariner 41mm 18K Yellow Gold Ceramic Black Dial Watch 126618LN
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned excellent condition. 2023 card. Box and papers.
Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Vendôme Quartz 30mm Vermeil WatchSwiss Made, with Box
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
A classic Cartier Vendôme reference 590003 in 30mm, Swiss made quartz movement, vermeil case (925 silver gold-plated). The watch comes with its box, no papers. Elegant and timeless p...
Vermeil
$7,400Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex 34mm 18k Yellow gold and Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Date 34mm White White Dial Roman Numeral Accent Dial 2 Tone Oyster Band Creator: Rolex Design: Datejust Watch Datejust Collection Case Material: 18k Gold and Stainless Steel S...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Date 1503 14K Yellow Gold Jubilee Band 34mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1503 Serial: 6089*** Year: 1979 Model: Rolex Date Case Material: 14K Yellow Gold Band: 14K Yellow Gold Bezel: 14K Yellow Gold Dial: Cha...
Cartier Ballon Bleu 42mm Certified 18k Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Cartier MODEL: Ballon Bleu 42mm CASE: 18k Rose Gold DIAL: White BAND: 18k Rose Gold WRIST SIZE: Apx. "19.1 MOVEMENT: Automatic Scratch on glass on I The rest of the watch in ...
Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Factory Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Calibre W7100018 42mm Ref 3300 18K Rose Gold Box Paper 2018
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: W7100018 / 3300 Year: 2018 Model: Cartier Calibre Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: 18K Rose Gold Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Weight: 257 Grams ...
Rolex 34mm Oysterdate Precision 6294 Two Tone Honeycomb Bowtie Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
This Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6294 features a striking Honeycomb Bowtie two-tone dial, paired with a classic gold-tone case. The watch was produced in the 1950's,specifically betwe...
Gold Plate
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 14k Gold Diamond Dial Automatic 1960s RA412B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Striking luxurious classic, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex 1601 Oyster Perpetual Datejust automatic diamond dial and bezel, c.1968, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by ...
14k Gold
ROLEX Estate 18k Lady Datejust Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous Rolex wristwatch! Crafted in vibrant 18k yellow gold, this Lady-Datejust watch was created in the mid 1980s. The circular face of the watch features twelve gold dashes and...
18k 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.
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.
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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.