Rolex GMT Master "Pepsi" / "Pan am, Box & Papers, Year 1971, Super Provenance..
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Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and rare Rolex GMT Master "Pepsi" / "Pan am" distinguishes itself by its condition and
Rolex GMT Master "Pepsi" / "Pan am, Box & Papers, Year 1971, Super Provenance..
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and rare Rolex GMT Master "Pepsi" / "Pan am" distinguishes itself by its condition and
Rolex Datejust 1603 'Ghost' Gray Dial 3.5m Serial 1979 Full Set
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Datejust 1603 “Ghost Dial” — 3.5M Serial, 1979 (Full Set) A perfect blend of subtle patina
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterquartz from 1979 In Unpolished Condition
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust Oysterquartz / Reference 17014
RARE Rolex Oysterquartz Day Date 19019 18K White Gold 36mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 19019 Serial: 6127*** Year: 1979 Model: Rolex President Day Date Case
White Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Gold Sigma Dial, 1973, Men's Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in bronshoj, DK
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Gold Sigma Dial. 1973. Men's wristwatch, original steel bracelet, plexiglass
1971 Rolex Day Date Silver Wide Boy Dial Ref. 1802
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
The elusive White Gold 1802 When it comes to collectible and rare Vintage Rolex watches, the first
White Gold
Rolex Daytona big red black dial white registers ref 6263
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Daytona 6263 Mens Watch. 37mm stainless steel case. Black acrylic bezel with tachymetric
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 18kt Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Mens Rolex- Datejust Date: 1972 36 mm Preowned Reference: 1600 18kt yellow and stainless steel
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made M.O.P Pink Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Date 1500 34mm Silver Dial Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1500 Serial: 418**** Year: 1976 Model: Rolex Date Case Material
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
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
Rolex Submariner Non-Date Vintage Stainless Steel Matte Black Dial 5513
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
movement, in mint condition, comes complete with a Rolex box and Punched Papers dated March 1972.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex 1655 Explorer Steve McQueen STRAIGHT HAND 1972 UNPOLISHED
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1655 Serial: 3039*** Year: 1972 Model: Rolex Explorer "Steve McQueen" Straight Hand
Stainless Steel
Rolex 14Kt. Solid Gold O.P Date Lady's Watch With Custom Diamond Dial and Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1503
Gold
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini 18K YG 4112 Manual Champagne Roman 33mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Road Less Traveled The Cellini line was Rolex's deliberate departure from the rugged
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Mini Chameleon Precision 8789 18k YG Florentine Engraving Manual Winding 1
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 1964 Brand Rolex Model Mini Chameleon Precision Reference 8789 Year 1979 Dial Florentine
Vintage 1973 Rolex Oyster Precision 6426 Manual Silver Sunburst Dial 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Pure Manual Expression The 6426 represents the most stripped-back version of the Rolex Oyster
Steel, Stainless Steel
1971 Rolex GMT Master 18k Brown Dial Ref. 1675/8
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
A GMT Master in Gold A distinguished expression of Rolex's golden age of sports watches, this 1971
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex OP Date 1501 34mm 18K Gold Black Gloss Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date featuring rare petroleum black gloss dial in 34mm 18K yellow gold case
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 16014 Silver Diamond Dial Bezel Stainless Steel Jubilee Band
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16014 Serial: 5881*** Year: 1979 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material
Vintage 1974 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 18K YG 1503 Auto Champagne 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
pure expression of Rolex's core technologies. For decades, it served as the elegant and understated
Gold
Vintage 1973 Rolex Asymmetric 4017 18K YG Manual Orange Foil 28
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Statement Of 70s Confidence The Rolex Asymmetric is a branch of the King Midas family tree, a
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Explorer II 1655 'Albino Freccione' Vintage Steel Mens Watch W/Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Explorer II 1655 'Albino Freccione' Vintage Steel Mens Watch. Officially certified
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust 69240 26mm Silver Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69240 Serial: 553*** Year: 1978 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust Case Material: 26mm
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Day Date Oysterquartz 19018 36mm Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 19018 Serial: 579**** Year: 1979 Model: Rolex Oysterquartz Day Date
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,680Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 5500 Air King Precision Mens 1970s 34mm Automatic RA754S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Men's Rolex Perpetual 5500 "Air King" Prevision automatic, c.1978, all-stainless
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Coral dial Ladies Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1978 Rolex Reference 6719 Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 3 piece Oyster case
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,040Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 5500 Air King Mens 1970s 34mm Automatic RA754
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Precision Ref 5500 "Air King" automatic, c.1978, in excellent working
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 1601 Mosaic Blue JDM 5.1m Serial 1977 Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601, Mosaic Blue Dial, Steel & 18k White Gold, Full Set, 1977 (5.1M Serial
Rolex Day Date Oysterquartz 19018 36mm Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 19018 Serial: 630**** Year: 1979 Model: Vintage Rolex Day Date Oysterquartz
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,300
W 1.34 in L 1.34 in
Vintage 1978 Rolex Date 1503 14K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Automatic 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex archive that many collectors overlook. While the 18K gold Day-Date and Datejust usually command
Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex GMT-Master Pepsi 1675 40mm Red Blue Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1675 Serial: 316**** Year: 1973 Model: Rolex GMT-Master Case Material
Stainless Steel
Rolex 78360 Oyster Bracelet 20mm / 558 Endlinks Watch in Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex heavy Oyster bracelet reference 78360 with 558 endlinks and 20mm lug width
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 6426 34mm Mens 1970s Manual Wind RA682B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Rolex Oyster Precision Ref.6426 manual hand-wind, c.1976, unrestored, in
Stainless Steel
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Cellini Watch 1970s with Original Champagne Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cellini / Reference 4082 METAL / MATERIAL
18k Gold
Rolex Vintage Datejust Steel & 14k Rose Gold Grey Slate Dial 1601
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage Rolex Datejust reference 1601 in stainless steel and 14k rose gold. Featuring a superb
Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel, 14k Gold
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini 18K YG 3804 Manual Wind Champagne Dial 30mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Gold Minimalist Execution From 1976 The Rolex Cellini 3804 represents a specific era when Rolex
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Lady Perpetual Gold Date. Ladies wristwatch, 1970s/80s
By Rolex
Located in bronshoj, DK
Rolex Oyster Lady Perpetual Gold Date. Ladies wristwatch, original bracelet in two-tone steel and
Gold
Vintage Rolex Ladies Datejust 6905 26mm Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6905 Serial: 359**** Year: 1974 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust Case
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner Date, Ref 1680, 40mm Case, Dial & Hands Coeval Patina, 1977/78
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Rolex Submariner Date , reference 1680, features a 40mm stainless steel case with
Rolex Day-Date 36 Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Watch 1803
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
-Mint condition -Single quick -18k Yellow Gold -Case size: 36mm -Diamond Hour Markers -Aftermarket Dial: Black -Aftermarket Diamond Bezel -Diamond: 3.25ct, VS clarity, G color -Comes...
Rolex Day Date President 1803 Buckley Dial 18K Yellow Gold Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1803 Serial: 3841*** Year: 1974 Model: Rolex Day Date Case Material
Vintage 1974 Rolex Cellini 4122 18K YG White Roman Dial Manual 23 mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex's Commitment To Pure Dress Watch Craft The Cellini line was Rolex's deliberate venture into
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Ref 1029 Zephyr Mens 1970s 18k Gold 35mm Diamond Automatic RA698B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dazzling classic, 18k solid gold Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.1029 Zephyr diamond bezel, c.1971
18k Gold
Vintage 1971 Rolex OP Date Lady Steel & WG 6917 Auto Grey Ghost 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Subtle Appeal Of A Ghost Dial The Rolex Lady Date is a foundational model, but certain dial
White Gold, Steel
$6,800
H 1.34 in W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in
Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Watch With Original Shantung Dial 1971
By Rolex
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A men's vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual stainless watch Ref # 1002, with a service box. This Rolex
Stainless Steel
Rolex 1503 Oyster Perpetual Date 14k Solid Gold Mens 1970s 34mm Automatic RA692B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 solid 14k gold automatic, c.1978, in
14k Gold
Rolex Two Tone Datejust with Original Dial & Two Straps circa, 1971
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$15,499
H 1.23 in W 1.23 in D 1.23 in Dm 0.4 in L 1.23 in
Rare Vintage Rolex Datejust 31mm 6827 14K Gold Champagne Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Super rare model. Free polishing upon request. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. It s...
Yellow Gold
Rolex GMT Master Watch Ref 1675, "Pepsi' Dial, Circa 1973. Service Papers.
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and rare Rolex GMT Master, reference 1675, features a 40mm stainless steel case with
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 35mm Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA602
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1500 Date automatic, c.1970, in excellent working condition
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 Stainless Steel 16014 Silver Index Dial Circa 1979
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex. Authenticity guaranteed! The sale comes with a jewelry box, appraisal certificate and our in
Stainless Steel
Rolex ref 17000B Oyster Quartz cal 5035 DateJust c1979 36mm Mens' Watch + Box
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This unique & special timepiece is proud to have ALL original parts, Rolex ref 17000B, serial
Stainless Steel
Rolex 16014 Oyster Datejust 36mm 18k White Gold SS Mens 1970s Automatic RA770C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16014 Datejust automatic with 18k white gold bezel, c
White Gold, Stainless Steel
$14,320Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 35mm 14k Solid Gold Mens 1970s Automatic RA741
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 14k solid gold automatic, c.1978, all
Gold, 14k Gold
$6,312Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 1970s 36mm 18k SS Vintage Automatic RA558C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Versatile luxury, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16013
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k Gold SS Mens 36mm 1970s Vintage Automatic RA535C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Rolex Oyster ref.1601 Datejust automatic for men featuring 18k solid gold bezel
18k Gold, 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.