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
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
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
Rolex Vintage Oyster Precision 6424
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 36mm vintage stainless steel Oyster Precision by Rolex. Features a silver dial, complemented by a
Stainless Steel
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
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
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
Vintage 1969 Rolex Cellini Reference 3803 Yellow Gold Manual Wind Champagne Dial
Located in New York, NY
runs as expected and presents honestly. An easy vintage Rolex This is a well-preserved vintage Rolex
Yellow 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
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
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
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 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
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 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
in excellent, vintage condition. Original Rolex crown. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1570 COSC automatic
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
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA716
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
in excellent, vintage condition. Original Rolex crown. 25-jeweled Rolex cal.1530 automatic movement
Stainless Steel
1960's Rolex Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - 18K White Gold & Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1960's ROLEX Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - 18K White Gold & Diamonds Very Rare & Exquisite
White Gold
Vintage Rolex 6305 RED Datejust Rare TROPICAL DIAL Stainless Steel 36mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6305 Vintage Rolex Serial: 572** Year: 1960 Model: Rolex Datejust ("Red
Stainless Steel
1960's Rolex Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - 18K White Gold & Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1960's ROLEX Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - 18K White Gold & Diamonds Very Rare & Exquisite - All
White Gold
$5,272Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 Mens Vintage Automatic 1960s RA675B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1501 Men's automatic, c.1963, in excellent
Stainless Steel
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
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Original Vintage Patinated Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL
$5,112Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 34mm Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA763B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1501 Men's automatic, c.1967, in excellent
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster perpetual Datejust Ref 1603 Mens 1960s 36mm Vintage Automatic RA684
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 1603 automatic, c.1967, in excellent
Stainless Steel
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 1960s 34mm Mens Vintage Manual Wind RA670
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
wide, in excellent vintage condition. 17-jeweled Rolex cal.1215 manual wind movement, cleaned and
Stainless Steel
1962 Rolex Explorer Ref. 5501 Vintage Mens Watch - Stainless Steel & 14K Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1962 ROLEX EXPLORER Ref. 5501 Vintage Mens Watch - Stainless Steel & 14K Gold Rare Explorer
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
$5,040Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 1960s 34mm Mens Vintage Manual Wind RA670
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
excellent vintage condition. 17-jeweled Rolex cal.1215 manual wind movement, cleaned and serviced, in
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Mens Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA575B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Rolex Men's Oysterdate Precision 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1962, in excellent
Stainless Steel
$4,784Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Mens Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA575
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Rolex all-stainless steel Men's Oysterdate Precision 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Steel and Gold Ref 6582 Zephyre Bezel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1966 Rolex Oyster perpetual Reference 6582 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 3 piece stainless steel
Gold, Steel
Vintage 1966 Rolex Lady Datejust 6516 18K Yellow Gold Rare Wood Dial 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A natural rarity The Reference 6516 is a foundational piece of Rolex history, but this 1966
Yellow Gold
$5,120Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Mens Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA544S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage icon, Men's all-stainless steel Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage 5512 Gilt Underline Dial Pointed Crown Guard Submariner Full Set
By Rolex
Located in Boston, MA
A vintage Rolex Submariner, model 5512, with rare Underline gilt dial and pointed crown guard case
Stainless Steel
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Mens Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA544
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1966, in excellent
Stainless Steel
$5,120Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 35MM Mens Automatic 1960s Vintage RA568B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1501 automatic, c.1960s, in excellent
Stainless Steel
1961 Rolex Vintage Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird Datejust 18K Gold SS Watch
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1961 ROLEX Vintage Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird Datejust Mens Watch, 1625 - Stainless Steel & 18K Gold The
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Platinum Rolex President Day Date 1804 Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 1964
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1804 Serial: 1062*** Year: 1964 Model: Rolex President Day Date Case Material
Platinum
Rolex Oyster Ref 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA744
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1601 Datejust automatic with 18k gold bezel, c
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master 1675 "Pepsi" Gilt Gloss Dial Rivet 6636 Bracelet Vintage Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex GMT Master 1675 steel case, year of production 1966, bidirectional steel bezel with Aluminium
Stainless Steel
$6,304Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA619B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1601 the Datejust, c.1965, in excellent working condition
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,312Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA619
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A world's icon, Men's 18k white gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 1601
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Ref 1038 Steel and 18k Zephyr Bezel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1967 Rolex Reference 1038 Wrist Watch, 35 M.M. 3 piece Stainless Steel case with 18k Zephyr
18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm Mens 14k SS Automatic 1960s Vintage RA570B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
case measuring 34mm, case in excellent, vintage condition. Original gold Rolex crown. 26-jeweled Rolex
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex "Tiffany" Oyster Precision Vintage Steel 6426
By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage 34mm Oyster Precision 6426 watch by Rolex, crafted from stainless steel, available now at
Stainless Steel
Rolex Day-Date 1960's Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This is a 1960s 18ct yellow gold Rolex Day-Date. The watch has a gold dial, gold hour hands, 3
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 35mm 1960s Mens Automatic All Original RA603
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
vintage icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 automatic, luxury meets functionality, the perfect
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Mens 1960s 34mm Automatic All Original RA461
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
steel case measuring 34mm, case in excellent, vintage condition. Original Rolex crown. 26-jeweled Rolex
Stainless Steel
$5,592Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 Mens 1960s Automatic All Original RA763
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1501 Men's automatic, c.1967, all original, in
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 14k Gold Mens 1960s Diamonds Automatic RA412C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gold bezel, 14k solid gold case measures 36mm wide, in pristine vintage condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal
14k Gold
$5,592Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 Mens Automatic 1960s All Original RA675
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
vintage condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1560 COSC automatic movement, cleaned and serviced, in excellent
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Precision 6426 14k Gold SS 34mm Mens 1960s Manual Wind RA745
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
.1969, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust 18k Gold 36mm Mens 1960s Date Automatic RA701
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, case in immaculate vintage condition. Original Rolex crown. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1066 COSC automatic
18k Gold
$6,080Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1960s Automatic RA767
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
.1969, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Iconic Rolex signed
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 Mens Automatic 1960s All Original RA568
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
vintage condition, minor stretch due to age. A classic icon, Men's all-stainless steel Rolex Oyster 1501
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.
This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
If you think this looks like the Rolex Kermit, you're correct.
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.