Vintage 1976 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 Blue Sunburst Dial 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Special Dial On A Classic Frame The reference 1002 is the purest distillation of the Rolex
Steel, Stainless Steel
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
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini Model 4081 18 Karat Yellow Gold 26mm Manual Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Rolex Model: Cellini 4081 Year: 1976 Material: 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Rolex Black
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini Cushion Reference 4114 18K Yellow Gold Manual Wind
Located in New York, NY
Pure dress-watch restraint This vintage Rolex Cellini Ref. 4114 is Rolex at its most composed
Yellow Gold
Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. 18k YG Rolex CELLINI 4109 Round Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k Yellow Gold Rolex Cellini Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1976 Rolex 1601
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Sea-Dweller 40mm Ref. 16600 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
14.5mm profile, designed for extreme underwater exploration. 1976 year. Details: Item Type: Rolex Sea
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Oyster Perpetual wristwatch Ref 1530, circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
One estate Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust smooth bezel, stainless steel 24mm, stainless steel
Stainless Steel
1976 Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold DateJust Model Tiger's Eye 69178
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
1976 Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold DateJust Model 69178 Vintage Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1976 Rolex Datejust 18K Red Jasper Ref. 1601
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
, Rolex has also, throughout its history, experimented with exotic materials for its dials. Stella and
Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1976 Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cellini Model 4108
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Strap c.1976 Made in Switzerland To borrow a line from the 2010 David Fincher film The Social
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1976 Rolex Cellini 18 Karat Gold Model 4016 Rare Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
, then it may as well be a gilded one. Additional Information: Maker: Rolex Model: 4016 Year: 1976
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1976 Rolex Double Red SeaDweller 1665 with Original Box, Papers & Service Record
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An amazing package including the original presentation box, warranty paper (sold in Lisbon in 1976
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini Model 4121 18 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Movement, Made in Switzerland c.1976 with box and papers Maker: Rolex Model: Cellini 4121 Year: 1976
18k Gold
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini Model 4121 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Movement, Made in Switzerland c.1976 with box and papers Maker: Rolex Model: Cellini 4121 Year: 1976
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Precision 34.11
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
1976. As you can see, we have purposely left this Rolex Precision watch unpolished and original which
Rolex Steel Oysterdate Black Dial Watch, circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / 6694 METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Cellini 4014 Blue Dial 18k WG 4.2m Serial 1976
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Cellini Ref. 4014, Blue Dial, 18k White Gold, 1976 For someone seeking Rolex beyond the
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cellini Watch Model 4016, circa 1976 Rare Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rare Rolex 18 Karat Cellini Watch c.1976 Model # 4016 Composition: 18K Yellow Gold Original Rolex
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 1501 Oyster Perpetual Date Stainless 34mm 1976
By Rolex
Located in Dearborn, MI
Rolex 1501 Oyster Perpetual Date Stainless 34mm 1976 Runs Great Keeps Perfect Time All
Stainless Steel
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Oyster Bracelet Wristwatch, circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in Princeton, NJ
Stainless steel and 18k white gold 36mm Rolex Datejust with a blue roman numeral dial on an oyster
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate Black Dial Watch circa 1976 Anyone Turning 51 or 52 Soon?
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / 6694 METAL / MATERIAL
ROLEX 18K Men's Gold Cellini 4084 Hand-Wind, circa 1976 Swiss Luxury LV691BLK
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious elegance, men's midsize 18k white gold Rolex Cellini 4084 hand-wind, c.1976. Verified
Rolex 18k Gold Oyster Lady Datejust 6917 Automatic, c.1976 Swiss Luxury LV878
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning luxury, 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 6917 automatic, c.1976
1976 Rolex Datejust Steel & Yellow Gold 16013 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Vintage * *Complete with: Presenation Pouch & Guarantee dated 1976 *Case Size: 36mm *Strap
Yellow Gold, Steel
1976 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel 6718 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Vintage * *Complete with: Xupes Presentation Pouch dated 1976 *Case Size: 28mm *Strap
Stainless Steel
Rolex 18K Rose Gold Day Date President 1976
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
circa 1976 with fluted bezel and original silver satin dial with pink applied indexes and hands. Rolex
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1976
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 1976 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 1005. 18K Yellow Gold Watch case. 34mm wide
Rolex Ladies Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Self Winding Wristwatch circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lady Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual ref 6718 serial #4.1 million circa 1976. Featuring 25
Stainless Steel
Rolex Gold Submariner ref. 1680 circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K YG Submariner ref # 1680, serial # 4.2 million circa 1976. Exceptional condition example
ROLEX Yellow Gold Day Date President ref 1803 circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K YG Day Date President ref 1803 serial # 4.2 million circa 1976. Full size man's 36mm
Rolex Stainless Steel Self Winding Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5512 Circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and fine self winding Rolex Submariner 5512 wristwatch. 4 Lines. Good condition.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Sea-Dweller Vintage 16660 Triple Six Patina Dial Automatic Watch, 1976
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Sea-Dweller Vintage 16660 Triple Six Patina Dial Automatic Watch 40mm 1976
ROLEX Gold Day-Date Ref 1803 Circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K YG Day Date ref 1803 serial #4.13 million.circa 1976 w/ original Rolex warrantee papers
18k Gold
Rolex White Gold Midsize Datejust Wristwatch circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k white gold midsize Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 6827, serial number 4.0 million, circa 1976
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch circa 1976 with Custom-Colored Dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K yellow gold Day-Date wristwatch with custom-colored dial, serial number 4.1 million
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Gold "President" Day Date ref 1803 circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K YG Day Date ref 1803 serial #4.13 million circa 1976 w/ original Rolex warrantee papers
18k Gold
Rolex Steel Airking custom "Buttered Popcorn" Dial circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Oyster Perpetual Airking ref # 5500 serial #: # 4.4 million circa 1976. 34mm diameter case
Stainless Steel
ROLEX SS Submariner ref 1680 serial # 4.2 million circa 1976.
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Submariner ref 1680 serial # 4.2 million circa 1976. Beautiful condition example with
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Yellow Gold Day Date President ref 1803 circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K yellow gold Day Date President ref 1803, serial 4.2million, circa 1976. Full size man's
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Automatic Wristwatch Ref. 1675
By Rolex
Located in Bologna, IT
Accompanied by an original box, original Rolex certificate dated 1976, calendar and purchase receipt
Steel
Rolex Day-Date 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18038
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
price.** Ref 18038. Circa 1976 Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Classic Rolex Day-Date
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date 36 1803 Unisex Yellow Gold Pie Pan Gloss Blue Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
: 1803 Age: 1976 Gender: Unisex Complete With: Rolex Box Dial: Blue Stella Baton Glass: Plexiglass Case
Yellow Gold
1980 Rolex Oyster Date 34mm 14k Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in South Pasadena, CA
1980 Rolex Oyster Date 34mm 14k Yellow Gold Wristwatch. This Rolex Oyster Date 34mm 14k Yellow Gold Wristwatch was made in 1980. It's in exceptional nice condition, reference #150...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Ultra Thin, 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe et Cie STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3571-1 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Width...
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Solo Large Yellow Gold and Steel Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2018 Cartier Tank Solo reference 2742 Large Wrist Watch. 34 X 27 MM water resistant 18k Yellow Gold with Steel Case back, Sapphire crown, Scratch resistant sapphire crystal, qu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Style / Reference 3490-2 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 26mm X 26mm ...
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Stamford, CT
The Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Wristwatch is an exquisite blend of timeless elegance and modern artistry. This luxurious timepiece sparkles with an array o...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Black Dial Watch Vermeil ARGENT Small Manual Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and 18k Gold plated (Vermeil). Ref 3055582 RARE Black Roman Dial. New Gucci Leather Band. Manual Windup Movemen...
Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage IWC 18k Gold Diamond & Onyx Cushion Case Automatic Watch 36mm - 3278
By IWC
Located in Orlando, FL
Vintage IWC 18k Yellow Gold Watch with Onyx Inlay & Diamond Bezel – 36mm A striking and uncommon design from International Watch Co. (IWC), this vintage men’s dress watch features a...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ladies Tag Heuer Link Lady 27MM WJF1353 Mop Diamond Dial Gold Steel Quartz Watch
By TAG Heuer
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tag Heuer Gender: Ladies Metal Type: Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Diameter: 27.00 mm Weight: 67.58 grams TAG HEUER Lady's, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold di...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
34mm Stainless Steel Tudor Prince Oysterdate
By Tudor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Further details on this Tudor Prince Oysterdate – Used (Good) Details Basic Info Brand Tudor Model Prince Oysterdate Movement Quartz Case material Steel Bracelet material Steel Year ...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Iconic Tank Vermeil Mechanical Ladies Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Tank Ladies Wrist Watch, 28 X 20 M.M. Vermeil, Gold Plate on .925 Sterling Silver 2 piece case, Sapphire set Crown. 17 Jewel, Mechanical, manual wind movement. C...
Vermeil
$19,600Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.79 in L 1.58 in
Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" Mens Watch 18k Gold Manual
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Pre-owned 18K gold Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" manual watch, circa 1940. Complete with original Patek Philippe box. All case and movement parts original Patek Philippe. Movement i...
18k Gold
Rolex 18Kt Gold Ladies Modernist Style for Serpico & Laino Diamond Bezel 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 106 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold / Factory Diamond Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Dia...
18k Gold
Must De Cartier Tank Vermeil Ladies Gold Plated Blue Dial Hand Wind RA739
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless elegance, Must de Cartier Tank ladies or unisex, mechanical watch in deep blue, c.1970s, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous ...
Silver, Gold Plate
1973 ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Mens Stainless Steel & Diamond Watch - Mint
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...
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Ellipse Diamond Blue Dial 18K Gold Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant vintage ladies wristwatch by Patek Philippe, crafted in 18K white gold and dating to the late 1960s. This Ellipse reference 3350 features a rich blue dial with refined bat...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Santos Octagon Model 187902 18 Karat and Stainless Steel Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Cartier Model: Santos Octagon 187902 Year: 1980s-early 1990s Material: Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Dial: White Roman Case Measurement: 29mm Movement: Quartz Condition:...
18k Gold, Yellow 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.