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.
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.
1973 ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Mens Stainless Steel & Diamond Watch - Mint
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: Rolex Country of origin: Switzerland Serial no.: 3,456,450 Year made: c. 1973 Model: Ref. 3411 Functions: Hours, Minutes Designed for: Men...
Stainless Steel
1973 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 1500 Vintage Mens Blue Dial Watch - SS
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating on...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1973 Rolex Day-Date 18K Gold Linen Dial Men's Watch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Classic Rolex Day-Date wristwatch from 1973, reference 1803, crafted in 18k gold. The Day-Date, often referred to as the “President,” is one of Rolex’s most iconic models, known for ...
18k Gold
Rolex Daytona 6265 Men's Stainless Steel Chronograph Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007204 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Daytona Model Variant: Model Number: 6265 Age: 1973 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box Dial: Black Baton Glass: Plexiglass Cas...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Air-King Precision 5500 Men's Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007575 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Air-King Model Variant: Precision Model Number: 5500 Age: 1973 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box & Service Pouch Dial: Silver ...
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...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Air-King Precision 5500 Men's Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: W007673 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Air-King Model Variant: Precision Model Number: 5500 Age: 1973 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box & Service Pouch Dial: Silver...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 34mm 1970s Mens Vintage Automatic RA772B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1500 Date automatic, c.1978, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, unrestored Rolex ...
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Ladies Datejust SS Steel & Diamond Watch - Original Papers & Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Steel
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 15000 34mm 1980s Mens Vintage Automatic RA771B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref 15000 automatic, c.1981, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed dial, R...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Made Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial, 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...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Steel Silver Dial Manual Wind Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned fair condition. No original box and papers. 1 year seller warranty. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 6694 Country/Region of Manufacture: Swi...
Steel
Rolex Steel O.P Date With Custom Made M.O.P Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 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
$9,900
H 1.03 in W 0.4 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 26 18K White Gold Steel Silver Jubilee Diamond Dial Watch 179174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with original box and papers. Free polishing upon request. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration,...
Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
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 39mm X Diamete...
Stainless 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 with a production year of 1971 based on serial # (2688482) features a 34mm stainless...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Factory Original Dial, circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Diamond Bezel Original Dial and Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1969 / 70 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm x Diameter ...
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1980's
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: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diamete...
Stainless Steel
Rolex x Loree Rodkin Custom Diamond-Set Watch, Stainless Steel, 1990
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This authentic Rolex x Loree Rodkin custom watch is a rare jewellery-led timepiece combining classic Rolex watchmaking with Loree Rodkin’s distinctive gothic luxury aesthetic. Design...
White Diamond, Silver
$14,948
H 1.62 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.62 in
Rolex Datejust II 41mm 18K White Gold Steel Silver Diamond Dial Men Watch 116334
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. Comes with the original box and papers. General Information: Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Name: Rolex Datejust II 116334 Model Num...
Steel, Silver
Rolex Datejust MOP 8+2 Diamond Dial with Diamond Bezel & Lugs Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Mother Of Pearl 8+2 Diamond Dial with Diamond Bezel & Lugs Wrist Watch 16014.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.38 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1510 35mm Mens 1980s Vintage Automatic RA753B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster 15010 Date automatic, c.1983, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed dial, applied ba...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Date Precision Stainless Steel Men's Wristwatch Ref 6066
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century all original, 1951 Rolex stainless steel oyster date precision wristwatch. Red date wheel. Original ruby steel riveted oyster band. Unpolished, minor scratches to case an...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Bvlgari BB 19 2T Quartz Round Dial Tubogas Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A signature Bvlgari Tubogas wristwatch, reference BB 19 2T, crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and designed with the house’s unmistakable flexible Tubogas bracelet. The compact 19mm rou...
Gold, 18k Gold
FENDI new pink sequins baguette 2024
By Fendi
Located in Rubiera, RE
FENDI New pink sequins baguette 2024 Iconic medium-sized Baguette bag, finely embroidered all-over with pink sequins in different shapes and sizes for a 3D effect and decorated with ...
Baume & Mercier .75 Carat Diamond Jade Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Stamford, CT
Haute Couture Baume & Mercier ladies wristwatch with a natural jade dial, diamond bezel and an 18k yellow gold case and braided band. Full original 7 ¾ Inch length. Approximate...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Audemars Piguet 1970s Yellow Gold Tank Mechanical mid size Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Cartier classic Tank Wrist Watch, 20 x 20 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, Sapphire crown. 20 Jewel, Audemars Piguet Manual wind, Nickle Lever movement. White Enamel Dia...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,800
H 1.42 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust 36mm Jubilee Stainless Steel Silver Dial Men Watch 16234
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned good condition. Clean dial. No original box and papers. Comes with a chronostore box. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy wi...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Dial circa Late 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Late 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...
Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Piaget Ladies Wrist Watch, 27 X 24 M.M. 2 Piece 18k Yellow Gold Oval case, Piaget Factory White Gold Diamond set Bezel totaling 1.20 Carats. Caliber 9P 17 Jewel, mechanic...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Silver Diamond Tiara, Circa 1830, 181 Rose Cuts
Located in Northampton, MA
A rare, early 19th-century French diamond tiara / bandeau executed entirely in silver, set throughout with 181 hand-cut antique diamonds, predominantly old rose cuts. The design is c...
Diamond, Silver
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Bracelet and Rare Dial
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: 1969 / 70 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41m...
Stainless Steel
Antique Fernch Floral Diamond Platinum Wedding Tiara
Located in Miami, FL
Antique French Floral Design Platinum Diamond Tiara with Detachable Brooch This magnificent French tiara, crafted in luxurious platinum, is a masterpiece of elegance and refinement....
Diamond, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 55.00 Carat Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Museum Vault At Emilio Jewelry located on New York's Iconic Fifth Avenue, A magnificent necklace hand made in the Emilio Atelier, the focal point of this necklace is the Cen...
Diamond
Graduated Old Mine Diamond Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Graduated Old Mine Diamond Riviere Necklace is a timeless piece, featuring an array of old mine-cut diamonds set in a graceful six-prong design. The diamonds gradually ...
Diamond, Silver
Rolex Submariner Glossy Gilt Explorer Dial 5513 Steel Automatic Watch, 1964
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 5513 Year: 1964 Serial number: 11xxxxx Reference: C03610 Many have seen Rolex signature design the 3,6,9 known to be the explorer dial as it is frequentl...
Steel, Stainless Steel
BVLGARI Bulgari Two-Tone Wristwatch in Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A timeless expression of Italian luxury, this vintage BVLGARI Bulgari Bulgari wristwatch showcases the house’s unmistakable design language. The iconic double-logo bezel, engraved wi...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Eszeha-Chopard Art Deco Diamond's Watch, Platinum Case, 14K Bracelet, 1920s
By Chopard
Located in PARIS, FR
Eszeha-Chopard Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch – Platinum, White Gold & Diamonds – Circa 1925 Rare and elegant Art Deco ladies wristwatch signed Eszeha-Chopard, dating from approxim...
Diamond, Platinum
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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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.
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