Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref 1603 Custom Dial, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Black Dial Jubilee Bracelet, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Albino Galvanized Cappucino Dial Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1607
By Rolex
Located in Westlake Village, CA
band Summary: brand, model, ref, serial #, year, size, price Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust
18k Gold
Rolex Perpetual Oyster Stainless Steel Datejust Black Dial
By Rolex
Located in Media, PA
Rolex Wristwatch with Black Dial 1602 Model Model Datejust 36MM Size Case In Perfect Working Order
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Charcoal Dial Datejust Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement. THIS CLASSIC ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DATEJUST MODEL HAS A RARE PLAIN POLISHED BEZEL. IT
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Oyster Perpetual Watch Dated 1970
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Oyster Perpetual Watch Dated 1970
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / 1601 METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Pink Dial 1971 or 1972
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / 1601 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
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
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS Automatic 1970s Swiss RJC189S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's iconic 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Turn-O-graph Self-Winding Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1625. Case No
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Two-Tone Datejust Rare Smooth Bezel circa, 1971 Flawless Original Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1600
Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 18k SS Automatic 1970s Vintage RJC172
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.1601
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k White Gold SS Automatic 1970s RA285
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Men's 18k white gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Datejust ref.1601 automatic, c
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Turn-O-Graph "Thunderbird" Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1625. Case No
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Pink Dial, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / 1601 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Ref 1601 Custom Purple Dial, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Ref 1601 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady's Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch circa 1971
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex lady's stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch, Ref. 6916, circa 1971. 27mm case
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch circa 1971
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch, Ref. 1503, serial number 2.8 million, circa
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1603 Linen Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1603 Linen Dial Men's Watch. 36mm stainless steel case and 18k
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref 1601 serial number 2.8 million circa 1971. 36mm
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Factory Black Matte
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1500 circa 1971
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
man's Datejust or Day-Date President. 34mm man's Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, or Oyster Perpetual Date
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
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Gold Bezel Oyster Perpetual DateJust Wristwatch Ref 1601
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Classic Datejust Stainless Steel Case with 18K White Gold Bezel. Reference 1601. Rolex
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
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch with Custom-Colored Dial circa 1971
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
of vintage Rolex watches: 36mm full size man's Datejust or Day-Date President. 34mm man's Oyster
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Ref 1601 Stainless Steel “Fat Boy”, circa 1970
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref 1601 serial# 2.6 million circa 1970. 36mm diameter case with
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Sold
W 1.42 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President Wristwatch circa 1971 with Custom Blue Dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
vintage Rolex watches: 36mm full size man's Datejust or Day-Date President. 34mm man's Oyster Perpetual
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gold
Rolex Stainless Stee Datejust circa 1971 with Custom colored dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
vintage Rolex watches: 36mm full size man's Datejust or Day-Date President. 34mm man's Oyster Perpetual
White Gold, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Dial with Gold Baton Markers 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 41mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies ROLEX 2649 Precision Cocktail Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1970s. 1400 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 2649. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism. Leather Band...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with A Custom Finished Mint Green Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1500's METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Di...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1550 34mm Champagne Dial 14k Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1550 Model: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Case Material: 14k Gold Plated Stainless Steel Band: Custom Leather Strap Bezel: 14k Gold Plated Stainless Ste...
14k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
$1,485Sale Price|78% Off
Very Rare Vintage 1944 Omega Chronometer Watch US Navy Issued
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage 1944 Omega Chronometer Watch US Navy Issued What is amazing about this watch is that it is in perfect working condition and also looks amazing to its age. This is a piec...
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Diamond Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Blue Dial White Gold Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Can be accommodated with an appraisal upon request, after return period. Marks through out the bracelet, no deep scratches BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Daytona REFERENCE: 116509 SIZE: 40mm ...
White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Dial and Louis Vuitton Custom Strap ca 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 Steel Air King with Custom Green Dial, Early 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: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diam...
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 Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Blue Dial 1960'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: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Exceptional Factory Original Silvered Dial circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter 36m...
Stainless 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 Stainless Steel Classic Oysterdate with Original 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 ...
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 Bezel and Gold crown. Caliber 1570 Automatic, Self winding movement, Original and Mi...
18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Engine Turned Bezel 1957
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6565 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1957 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diamet...
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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