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1970 Rolex Submariner Red

Rolex Vintage Submariner Single Red Matte Dial 1680 Steel Automatic Watch, 1970
Rolex Vintage Submariner Single Red Matte Dial 1680 Steel Automatic Watch, 1970

Rolex Vintage Submariner Single Red Matte Dial 1680 Steel Automatic Watch, 1970

By Rolex

Located in Central & Western District, HK

Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 1680 Year: 1970 Serial number: 29xxxxx Reference: C03865 Case: Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back stamped 1680 IV.70 Di...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

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Vintage 1970 Rolex 1680 Red Submariner
Vintage 1970 Rolex 1680 Red Submariner

Vintage 1970 Rolex 1680 Red Submariner

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

A true grail piece for vintage Rolex collectors, this 1970 Rolex Submariner 1680 stands out as one of the most sought-after variations of the legendary dive watch.

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Red Submariner by Rolex

Red Submariner by Rolex

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Red Submariner by Rolex
-Ref. 1680
-Original Papers
-Circa 1976

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex MK IV Red Submariner ref. #1680
Rolex MK IV Red Submariner ref. #1680

Rolex MK IV Red Submariner ref. #1680

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A lovely example of this iconic classic boasting a thick case, beautiful patina that is matched on the hands & dial and "Submariner" printed in bright red raised letters. The bracele...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pre-Owned Rolex “Red” Submariner Ref. #1680
Pre-Owned Rolex “Red” Submariner Ref. #1680

Pre-Owned Rolex “Red” Submariner Ref. #1680

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Noted for its beautiful “café au lait” patina and superior case condition with thick beveled edges, this Submariner is a handsome example of the fabled model. The dial, hands and bez...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel "RED SUBMARINER" Ref. #1680 by Rolex
Stainless Steel "RED SUBMARINER" Ref. #1680 by Rolex

Stainless Steel "RED SUBMARINER" Ref. #1680 by Rolex

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Stainless Steel "RED SUBMARINER" Ref. #1680 by Rolex - Great condition, circa 1973, 40mm Case

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pre-Owned Rolex MKV Red Submariner Ref. #1680
Pre-Owned Rolex MKV Red Submariner Ref. #1680

Pre-Owned Rolex MKV Red Submariner Ref. #1680

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A handsome example of this classic icon, the watch boasts a clean original dial with beautifully matched creamy patina on the markers and original hands. The bezel insert and Oyster ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Pre-Owned “Loaded” Rolex Red Submariner Ref. #1680
Pre-Owned “Loaded” Rolex Red Submariner Ref. #1680

Pre-Owned “Loaded” Rolex Red Submariner Ref. #1680

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

The collector who appreciates original accessories will thoroughly enjoy browsing the extensive number of bits that accompany this handsome icon. From the original box and warranty t...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner New Luminous Dial Wristwatch Ref 1680
Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner New Luminous Dial Wristwatch Ref 1680

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner New Luminous Dial Wristwatch Ref 1680

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A unique piece on several levels, this watch offers the look of a vintage watch, but appears in “like new” condition. This would also be the exception to collectors' typical preferen...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel "Red" Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1970s
Rolex Stainless Steel "Red" Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1970s

Rolex Stainless Steel "Red" Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Gorgeous case condition, original Mark IV dial with "open 6" and "puffy" red Submariner, all matching luminous with a lovely patina, matched original hands and original faded bezel i...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

1970 Rolex, Reference 1680 Submariner with Original Red "Submariner" Dial, 40 MM Stainless Steel Water proof Case, Original Bezel Insert and Acrylic Crystal.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Black Single Red Wristwatch Ref 1680
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Black Single Red Wristwatch Ref 1680

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Black Single Red Wristwatch Ref 1680

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Specifications Movement: Automatic Case: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 40mm Dial: Black Single Red Bracelet: Stainless Steel Strap Length: Adjustable up to 20cm Strap Widt...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1970s

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

The creamy patina on the hands and markers is really beautiful and ideally matched. The case condition is superior to most and the watch retains its original faded bezel insert with ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Date Red 1680, 40mm, stainless steel case, rotating bezel c1973
Rolex Submariner Date Red 1680, 40mm, stainless steel case, rotating bezel c1973

Rolex Submariner Date Red 1680, 40mm, stainless steel case, rotating bezel c1973

By Rolex

Located in Canterbury, England

Our vintage and rare Rolex Submariner Date, reference 1680 features a 40mm stainless steel case with bi directional rotating bezel. The dial has red Submariner writing. Presented in ...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref: 1680
Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref: 1680

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref: 1680

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a beautiful example a Rolex Submariner, Ref. 1680, with Submariner written in red, from the 1970s. This red Submariner has a flawless dial with matching luminescent markers a...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel "Red" Submariner Date Wristwatch Ref 1680
Rolex Stainless Steel "Red" Submariner Date Wristwatch Ref 1680

Rolex Stainless Steel "Red" Submariner Date Wristwatch Ref 1680

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a lovely example of an all original Rolex Submariner Date with Submariner written in Red. The patina on the dial and hands match perfectly and the bezel is nicely faded. This...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 c. 1971
Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 c. 1971

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 c. 1971

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is an exceptional example of a Rolex Submariner date reference 1680 with Submariner written in red. Comes on an original flip lock bracelet.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel "Red" Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1970s
Rolex Stainless Steel "Red" Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1970s

Rolex Stainless Steel "Red" Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is an early example of a Rolex Submariner Date reference 1680 with submariner written in red. The case is in beautiful condition, comes on an original flip lock bracelet, box, h...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch circa 1970
Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch circa 1970

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch circa 1970

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Submariner wristwatch, Ref. 1680, serial number 2.7 million, circa 1970. Exceptional condition example with beautiful original dial with nicely patinaed luminou...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel RED Submariner ref 1680 serial  c.1970
Rolex Steel RED Submariner ref 1680 serial  c.1970

Rolex Steel RED Submariner ref 1680 serial c.1970

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel RED Submariner ref 1680 serial # 2.6 million circa 1970 with original matte black "meters first" dial with warmly patina'd luminous indexes and matching hands.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1970
Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1970

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1970

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Submariner wristwatch, Ref. 1680, serial number 2.5 million, circa 1970. 40mm case and acrylic crystal.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref. 1680 circa 1970
Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref. 1680 circa 1970

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref. 1680 circa 1970

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Red Submariner wristwatch, Ref. 1680, serial number 2.3 million, circa 1970. 39mm diameter case with bidirectional elapsed-time bezel and acrylic crystal.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1970
Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1970

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1970

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Red Submariner, Ref. 1680, serial number 2.5 million, circa 1970. 40mm case, acrylic crystal and elapsed time bezel.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex stainless Steel "Red" Submariner wristwatch ref 1680
Rolex stainless Steel "Red" Submariner wristwatch ref 1680

Rolex stainless Steel "Red" Submariner wristwatch ref 1680

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This 1970s Rolex "Red" Submariner, ref. 1680 is a wonderful example of this model in original condition. This watch is unpolished with all original parts, with beautiful patina'd mar...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Submariner "red" ref. 1680 c. 1975
Rolex Submariner "red" ref. 1680 c. 1975

Rolex Submariner "red" ref. 1680 c. 1975

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex SS Submariner ref # 1680 serial # 3.9 million circa 1975 original
matte black dial with RED Submariner with warm ivory colored patina'd
luminous indexes and match...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex stainless steel Red Submariner automatic Wristwatch
Rolex stainless steel Red Submariner automatic Wristwatch

Rolex stainless steel Red Submariner automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

An automatic, stainless steel, Rolex Submariner with date.This watch could be considered the most iconic, and certainly the most recognizable watch in the Rolex stable. Since its inc...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ROLEX Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680
ROLEX Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680

ROLEX Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Red Submariner, Ref. 1680, serial 3.8 million, circa 1974. Great looking original matte dial with beautifully patinaed luminous indexes and matching luminous ha...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch ref 1680
Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch ref 1680

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch ref 1680

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Stainless Steel RED Submariner ref 1680, serial number 3.2 million circa 1973. 40mm diameter Oyster case with bi-directional time elapsed bezel and acrylic crystal. Extremely n...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel "Red” Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 1971
Rolex Stainless Steel "Red” Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 1971

Rolex Stainless Steel "Red” Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 1971

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Extremely popular Rolex “Red” Submariner ref 1680 serial # 2.7 million circa 1971.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1972 Rolex Submariner Single Red Stainless Steel 1680 Wristwatch
1972 Rolex Submariner Single Red Stainless Steel 1680 Wristwatch

1972 Rolex Submariner Single Red Stainless Steel 1680 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

This example of a “Single Red” or “Red Submariner” would date to before 1973 when the red writing was no longer used.

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1973 Rolex Submariner Single Red Stainless Steel 1680 Wristwatch
1973 Rolex Submariner Single Red Stainless Steel 1680 Wristwatch

1973 Rolex Submariner Single Red Stainless Steel 1680 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Vintage * *Complete with: Box & Manuals Only dated 1973 *Case Size: 40mm *Strap: Stainless Steel Oyster *Age: 1973 *Strap length: Adjustable up to 19cm. Please note we can orde...

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Chronometer Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1680
Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Chronometer Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1680

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Chronometer Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1680

By Rolex

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Submariner Ref. 1680 Rare red Submariner CASE screwed case, steel, acrylic glass, rotating bezel, screw-down crown, d=40mm MOVEMENT caliber Rolex 1570 , automatic, chronomet...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1972
Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1972

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1972

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Stainless Steel red Submariner wristwatch, serial number 2.8 million, circa 1972. 39mm diameter case with elapsed time bezel and lightly faded elapsed time insert. With beautif...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1974
Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1974

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1974

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel red Submariner wristwatch, ref. 1680, serial no. 3.8million, circa 1974. 40mm diameter case with aluminum rotating time elapsed bezel and acrylic crystal. Origi...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1973
Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1973

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1973

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Red Submariner wristwatch, Ref. 1680, serial number 3.7 million, circa 1973. 40mm case with nicely faded bezel insert and acrylic crystal. Magnificent example w...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1974
Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1974

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1974

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Magnificent example! Rolex stainless steel Submariner wristwatch, Ref 1680, with red lettering. Gorgeous original matte black dial with warmly patinaed luminous indexes and matching ...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Ghost Bezel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680
Rolex Stainless Steel Ghost Bezel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680

Rolex Stainless Steel Ghost Bezel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Red Submariner Wristwatch ref 1680 serial number 2.8 million circa 1971. Featuring a 40mm diameter case with bi-directional heavily faded so called “ghost” elapsed time bezel. ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Date 1680 Men Stainless Steel Single Red' Watch
Rolex Submariner Date 1680 Men Stainless Steel Single Red' Watch

Rolex Submariner Date 1680 Men Stainless Steel Single Red' Watch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Xupes Reference: COM002862 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Submariner Model Variant: Date Model Number: 1680 Age: 13-05-1973 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box, Manuals & Guarantee Dia...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex SS RED Submariner Date ref# 1680 circa 1972 B & P
Rolex SS RED Submariner Date ref# 1680 circa 1972 B & P

Rolex SS RED Submariner Date ref# 1680 circa 1972 B & P

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex SS Submariner with date ref# 1680 serial# 3.3 million circa 1972 II/72 matte black dial 660ft=200m with pleasing patina'd luminous indexes and hands and faded elapsed time inse...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

RARE Vintage 1973 Rolex Submariner "Red Sub" in Stainless Steel REF 1680
RARE Vintage 1973 Rolex Submariner "Red Sub" in Stainless Steel REF 1680

RARE Vintage 1973 Rolex Submariner "Red Sub" in Stainless Steel REF 1680

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Added to the Rolex catalog in the late 1960s, the ref. 1680 was the first Submariner to offer a date function. Now commonly referred to by its defining characteristic, a single line ...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

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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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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

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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