Vintage 1971 Rolex Datejust 1601 Two-Tone Champagne Stick Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Foundational Rolex The Datejust is the watch that defined the modern era for Rolex.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1971 Rolex Datejust 1601 Two-Tone Champagne Linen Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Foundational Rolex The reference 1601 is the quintessential vintage Datejust.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 1603 Sunburst Gray Non Lume Dial 2.7m Serial 1971
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 1272 Brand Rolex Model Datejust Reference 1603 Year 1971 Dial Gray Non Lume Case Steel and 18k White Gold Fluted Bezel Bracelet Leather Strap Diameter 36mm Length N/A Movement Au...
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: Two tone CIRCA / YEAR: 1971 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" X ...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Thunderbird Datejust 14 Karat White Gold and Stainless Steel Watch, 1971
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1971 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1625 with 14k White Gold Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Bezel and Stainless Steel Case with Original Silver Dial with Applied Steel Stick/Bar/Baton Markers...
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1603, 1971
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4083 Model Number: 1603 Serial number: 297**** Condition: 8 - Good condition Age: 1971 Case Diameter: 36 mm Case Size: 36mm Box and Papers: Box Only Movement: Automatic Case: ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Pink Dial 1971 or 1972
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
This vintage classic Rolex Datejust has a custom made pink diamond dial made to Rolex of Switzerland specifications.
Stainless Steel
1971 Rolex Tiffany & Co. Datejust Stainless 16220 Tapestry Dial
By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Era Modern Brand Rolex Style Datejust Model 16220 Serial EXXX,XXX Material Stainless Steel Dial Tapestry Millimeters 36 Bracelet Jubilee Excellent silver Super Luminova dial ...
Rolex Datejust 18 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex 1601, 1971
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3551 Model: 1601 Serial: 321**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 1971 Case Diameter: 36 mm Case Size: 36mm Box and Papers: Box and Manauals Movement: Automatic Case: 18...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Two-Tone Datejust Watch with Thunderbird Bezel from 1971 or 1972
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Ref. 1625 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and 14Kt.
Rolex Steel Blue Dial Datejust Watch from 1971 or 1972
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Ref. 1601 CIRCA / YEAR: 1971 / 1972 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels / Cal. 1570 DIAL / HANDS: Ori...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Two-Tone Datejust Rare Smooth Bezel circa, 1971 Flawless Original Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1971 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels / Caliber 1570 DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Silvered...
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 with a Blue Dial, 1971
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1971 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 14k White Gold Fluted Bezel with Stainless Steel Case watch with Rare Original Blue Dial with Applied Steel Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Origina...
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1600 with Linen Dial, 1971
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1971 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 160 Stainless Steel watch with Smooth Bezel with Original Rare Linen Textured Silver Dial (Sigma) with Applied 14k White Gold Rounded Stick/Bar/Baton...
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Stainless Steel Watch, 1971
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1971 Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603. Stainless Steel case.
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601 circa 1971
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust, Ref 1601, serial number 2.8 million, circa 1971. 36mm case with fluted bezel and acrylic crystal.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601 circa 1971
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 2.7 million, circa 1971. 36mm Oyster case with 14K white gold fluted bezel and acrylic crystal.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Pie Pan Wristwatch Ref 1601 1971
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Datejust ref 1601 18K YG case serial# 2.8 million circa 1971.
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust Ref 1600 Smooth Bezel Grey Dial, circa 1971
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex Datejust ref# 1600 with smooth bezel and original grey metallic dial.
Britannia Standard Silver
ROLEX Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Pink Dial circa 1971
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial 3 million, circa 1971. 36mm diameter case with smooth bezel, custom-colored pink dial with applied baton indexes and bato...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 14 Karat White Gold and Stainless Steel Watch, 1971
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1971 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 14k White Gold Fluted Bezel and Stainless Steel watch with Original Black Dial with Applied Steel Beveled Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Original ...
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Self Winding Wristwatch, circa 1971
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Man’s Stainless Steel Datejust ref 1601 serial # 2.7 million circa 1971.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex stainless steel Datejust Smooth Bezel Taupe Dial wristwatch, circa 1971
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex Datejust ref# 1600 with smooth bezel and original taupe dial case serial # 2.9 million circa 1971.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust self winding wristwatch Ref 1601, circa 1971
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Datejust stainless steel ref 1601, serial# 2.5 million circa 1971.
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 1601, circa 1971
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Datejust stainless steel ref 1601, serial# 3.2 million circa 1971.
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust self winding Wristwatch, circa 1971
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Beautiful condition example Rolex stainless steel Datejust ref# 1601 serial# 2.8 million circa 1967. Featuring a 36mm diameter Oyster case with 18K WG fluted bezel, acrylic crystal,...
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Watch, 1971
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1971 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 Two Tone 14k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel watch with Original Champagne Dial with Applied Gold Color Rounded Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Ori...
ROLEX Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 16000 circa 1971
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 16000, circa 1971, 36mm Oyster case with plastic crystal, original black dial with baton indexes.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Ref# 1601 Stainless Steel and 18 Karat White Gold, circa 1971
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Beautiful condition example Rolex stainless steel Datejust ref# 1601 serial# 2.8 million circa 1971.
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Sold
W 1.42 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch circa 1971 with Custom Sage Green Dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 1.9 million, circa 1971. 36mm full-size man's model with engine-turned bezel and acrylic crystal.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 with Black Dial, 1971
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1971 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 14k White Gold Fluted Bezel with Stainless Steel Case watch with Original Black Dial with 14k White Gold Applied Rounded and Scalloped Stick/Bar...
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601 circa 1971
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 2.7 million, circa 1971. 36mm case with 14K white gold fluted bezel and acrylic crystal.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gold
Rolex Stainless Stee Datejust circa 1971 with Custom colored dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 2.9 million, circa 1971. 36mm case with 14k white gold fluted bezel, acrylic crystal and custom colored dial.
White Gold, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Pistachio Green Dial and Diamond Markers
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16013 36mm MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16013 Serial: 590**** Year: 1979 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Diamo...
Diamond, 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
$21,500
H 1.18 in W 1.22 in Dm 9 in L 9 in
CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An automatique Ceinture large wrist-watch designed by Cartier. This is the rare large model of the Ceinture automatique wristwatch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of C...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Made Pumpkin Orange Dial circa
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 60's / 70's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diamete...
Steel, 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 / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm "Lug Tip ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Roman Numeral Green Dial circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Dial circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Yellow Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Finished Green Dial, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 35m...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Yellow Dial and LV Strap 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Red Dial circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 5500-1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm...
Stainless Steel
$13,520Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex President Day Date 1803 18k Solid Gold 1970s Mens Diamond Automatic RA659
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxury icon, Rolex 18k solid gold Day-Date ref.1803 "The President" with diamond hour set, c.1973, in excellent working condition! Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous...
Gold, 18k Gold
$6,720Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.03 in
Rolex Oyster Ref 6901 18k Solid Gold Lady Datejust 26mm Automatic 1970s RA630
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious elegance, a rare luxurious classic from Rolex, 18k solid gold Lady Datejust automatic with diamond set bezel, c.1978, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by ...
Gold, 18k Gold
$11,920Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
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 Two Tone Steel and Gold Datejust "Thunderbird" from 1964 all Original
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust "Thunderbird" / Reference 1675 METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone Stainless Steel and 14Kt. Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1964 DIMENSIO...
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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A fresh palette of dial colors and technological advances have elevated this classic watch model.
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.
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