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1978 Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675 with Original Ravagnani Warranty and Box
1978 Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675 with Original Ravagnani Warranty and Box

1978 Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675 with Original Ravagnani Warranty and Box

By Rolex

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Perfectly working A classic and highly collectible 1978 Rolex GMT-Master ref. 1675, offered with its

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1978 Rolex Date Men's Watch JB Champion Rolex Bracelet Ref 1505
Vintage 1978 Rolex Date Men's Watch JB Champion Rolex Bracelet Ref 1505

Vintage 1978 Rolex Date Men's Watch JB Champion Rolex Bracelet Ref 1505

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

A classic example of late-1970s Rolex design, this Rolex Date Ref. 1505 embodies understated luxury

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1978 Rolex Date 1503 14K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Automatic 34mm
Vintage 1978 Rolex Date 1503 14K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Automatic 34mm

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage 1978 Rolex Datejust 1601 18K WG Bezel Grey Stick Dial 36mm
Vintage 1978 Rolex Datejust 1601 18K WG Bezel Grey Stick Dial 36mm

Vintage 1978 Rolex Datejust 1601 18K WG Bezel Grey Stick Dial 36mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

signature Rolex light play. This specific execution features a grey stick dial which creates a seamless

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1978 Rolex OP Date 6917 18k Gold Automatic White Tiffany & Co. Dial
Vintage 1978 Rolex OP Date 6917 18k Gold Automatic White Tiffany & Co. Dial

Vintage 1978 Rolex OP Date 6917 18k Gold Automatic White Tiffany & Co. Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

gold ladies Rolex. Then you notice the second signature. The Tiffany double stamp immediately moves

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Coral dial Ladies Wrist Watch
Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Coral dial Ladies Wrist Watch

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex Submariner 1680 Stainless Steel 1978
Vintage Rolex Submariner 1680 Stainless Steel 1978

Vintage Rolex Submariner 1680 Stainless Steel 1978

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 1680 Serial: 5295*** Year: 1978 Model: Rolex Submariner Case Material: Stainless

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 from 1978
18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 from 1978

18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 from 1978

By Rolex

Located in Antwerp, BE

18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 Gender: Mens Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatches

Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Precision 34mm Two-Tone Rose Gold Steel Rare Dial 1978 Watch
Rolex Oyster Precision 34mm Two-Tone Rose Gold Steel Rare Dial 1978 Watch

Rolex Oyster Precision 34mm Two-Tone Rose Gold Steel Rare Dial 1978 Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Precision Oyster Date 34mm on two tone rose gold and stainless steel on Oyster bracelet. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Factory Original Bronze Dial From 1978
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Factory Original Bronze Dial From 1978

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Factory Original Bronze Dial From 1978

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Factory Original Bronze Dial From 1978
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Factory Original Bronze Dial From 1978

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Factory Original Bronze Dial From 1978

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Two Tone Diamond Dial Mens Watch
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Diamond Dial Mens Watch

Rolex Datejust Two Tone Diamond Dial Mens Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Mens Rolex- Datejust Date: 1978 34 mm Preowned Diamond Dial Reference: 1500 18kt yellow gold and

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Datejust 69240 26mm Silver Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Jubilee
Rolex Ladies Datejust 69240 26mm Silver Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Jubilee

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

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Rolex Two-Tone Datejust Men's 1978, Automatic Diamond Ruby Dial 18 Karat Gold
Rolex Two-Tone Datejust Men's 1978, Automatic Diamond Ruby Dial 18 Karat Gold

Rolex Two-Tone Datejust Men's 1978, Automatic Diamond Ruby Dial 18 Karat Gold

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust Men's Watch Custom Diamond Ruby Bezel Dial 18k Gold, Dated 1978 Rolex Two Tone

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rare Vintage Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Men's Date C. 1978 w/ Henry Ford Signature
Rare Vintage Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Men's Date C. 1978 w/ Henry Ford Signature

Rare Vintage Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Men's Date C. 1978 w/ Henry Ford Signature

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

RARE VINTAGE C. 1978 ROLEX DATE IN 18K YELLOW GOLD W/ HENRY FORD SIGNATURE ITEM DESCRIPTION: This

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold Blue Nipple Dial Model 1680, circa 1978
Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold Blue Nipple Dial Model 1680, circa 1978

Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold Blue Nipple Dial Model 1680, circa 1978

By Rolex

Located in Houston, TX

Brand: Rolex Model: Submariner Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Size: 40mm Dial: Blue Nipple Dial

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex 16014 Date just Stainless Steel with White Gold fluted bezel.  Circa 1978
Rolex 16014 Date just Stainless Steel with White Gold fluted bezel.  Circa 1978

Rolex 16014 Date just Stainless Steel with White Gold fluted bezel. Circa 1978

By Rolex

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Introduction: Rolex 16014 Date just Stainless Steel with White Gold fluted bezel. Officially

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner 1680
Rolex Submariner 1680

Rolex Submariner 1680

Unavailable

H 1.58 in W 1.58 in

Rolex Submariner 1680

By Rolex

Located in Surfside, FL

. 40 mm case size. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 1680. Circa 1978. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 6917, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Datejust 6917, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Datejust 6917, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

. Circa 1978. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Classic Rolex Datejust 6917 watch is made out

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Certified Authentic Rolex Datejust 6960, White Dial
Certified Authentic Rolex Datejust 6960, White Dial

Certified Authentic Rolex Datejust 6960, White Dial

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

. Circa 1978. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Classic Rolex Datejust 6917 watch is made out

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual Black Dial Watch
Vintage Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual Black Dial Watch

Vintage Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual Black Dial Watch

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1978 Vintage Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6917 14k Yellow Gold watch with Black Dial with

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 6917, Beige Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Datejust 6917, Beige Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Datejust 6917, Beige Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

. Circa 1978. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Classic Rolex Datejust 6917 watch is made out

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 6917 18 Karat White Dial Automatic Watch 'Certified Authentic'
Rolex Datejust 6917 18 Karat White Dial Automatic Watch 'Certified Authentic'

Rolex Datejust 6917 18 Karat White Dial Automatic Watch 'Certified Authentic'

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

. Circa 1978. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Classic Rolex Datejust 6917 watch is made out

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

1978 Rolex Datejust 36MM 16013 Black Dial Diamond Bezel Gold & Steel Watch
1978 Rolex Datejust 36MM 16013 Black Dial Diamond Bezel Gold & Steel Watch

1978 Rolex Datejust 36MM 16013 Black Dial Diamond Bezel Gold & Steel Watch

By Rolex

Located in Houston, TX

Brand: Rolex Gender: Unisex Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Diameter: 36.00 mm

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

1978 Rolex Datejust 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Rare Malachite Dial Model 6917
1978 Rolex Datejust 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Rare Malachite Dial Model 6917

1978 Rolex Datejust 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Rare Malachite Dial Model 6917

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies DateJust with a RARE and original Rolex Malachite dial

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Date 1970s Steel Self Winding Wrist Watch
Rolex Date 1970s Steel Self Winding Wrist Watch

Rolex Date 1970s Steel Self Winding Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1978 Rolex Date model Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 3 Piece Stainless Steel Oyster case with Smooth

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Date Stainless Steel Gents 1500, 1978
Rolex Date Stainless Steel Gents 1500, 1978

Rolex Date Stainless Steel Gents 1500, 1978

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W4225 Model Number: 1500 Serial Number: 540**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 1978

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Daytona Stainless Steel Gents 6263 1978
Rolex Daytona Stainless Steel Gents 6263 1978

Rolex Daytona Stainless Steel Gents 6263 1978

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

: Gents Age: 1978 Case: 37mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals & Service Guarantee Movement: Mechanical Wind

Category

Antique 1770s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Rose Gold Datejust Automatic Wristwatch 6827 1978
Rolex Rose Gold Datejust Automatic Wristwatch 6827 1978

Rolex Rose Gold Datejust Automatic Wristwatch 6827 1978

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Unisex Age 1978 Case Diameter 31 mm Case Size 31mm Box & Papers Box only Movement Automatic Case

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Datejust Birch Wood Dial & “Bark” Bezel C. 1978
Rolex Datejust Birch Wood Dial & “Bark” Bezel C. 1978

Rolex Datejust Birch Wood Dial & “Bark” Bezel C. 1978

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

a ref. #16078 Datejust in 18k yellow gold, made circa 1978. This would have been among the first

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex Submariner 1680 Mark 1 Dial, circa 1978
Vintage Rolex Submariner 1680 Mark 1 Dial, circa 1978

Vintage Rolex Submariner 1680 Mark 1 Dial, circa 1978

By Rolex

Located in Cape May, NJ

Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Submariner 1680 Serial/Year: 5,6XX,XXX - 1978 Purchased in 1980 from

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Sea-Dweller Wristwatch Ref 1665 circa 1978
Rolex Stainless Sea-Dweller Wristwatch Ref 1665 circa 1978

Rolex Stainless Sea-Dweller Wristwatch Ref 1665 circa 1978

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Rolex stainless steel Sea-Dweller wristwatch, Ref. 1665, serial number 5 million, circa 1978. Black

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust Perpetual 1978 Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Watch
Rolex Oyster Datejust Perpetual 1978 Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Watch

Rolex Oyster Datejust Perpetual 1978 Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Watch

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

This Rolex Oyster Datejust 16013F watch is made in 18K yellow gold and stainless steel. It is in

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1978 Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Rolex 25mm Watch Ref. 6719 w/ Rivet Bracelet
Vintage 1978 Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Rolex 25mm Watch Ref. 6719 w/ Rivet Bracelet

Vintage 1978 Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Rolex 25mm Watch Ref. 6719 w/ Rivet Bracelet

By Rolex

Located in Montclair, NJ

Watchmaker: Rolex Reference / Serial #: 6719 / 5315461 Movement: Swiss Made - Automatic - Self

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Mens Rolex Day Date President 18038 18k Gold Automatic 1970s Swiss RA280
Mens Rolex Day Date President 18038 18k Gold Automatic 1970s Swiss RA280

Mens Rolex Day Date President 18038 18k Gold Automatic 1970s Swiss RA280

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

.1978, with original Rolex box, in excellent working condition! Verified authentic by a master

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Day Date President 18038 18k Gold Mens Automatic 1970s Swiss RA540
Rolex Day Date President 18038 18k Gold Mens Automatic 1970s Swiss RA540

Rolex Day Date President 18038 18k Gold Mens Automatic 1970s Swiss RA540

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

.1978, with original Rolex box, in excellent working condition! Verified authentic by a master

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1978 Rolex Datejust 36MM 16014 Custom Diamond Stainless Steel Watch
1978 Rolex Datejust 36MM 16014 Custom Diamond Stainless Steel Watch

1978 Rolex Datejust 36MM 16014 Custom Diamond Stainless Steel Watch

By Rolex

Located in Houston, TX

Brand: Rolex Gender: Unisex Metal Type: Stainless Steel Diameter: 36.00 mm Weight: 62.22 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1978 Rolex Date 34MM 1503 14K Yellow Gold Leather Strap Watch
Vintage 1978 Rolex Date 34MM 1503 14K Yellow Gold Leather Strap Watch

Vintage 1978 Rolex Date 34MM 1503 14K Yellow Gold Leather Strap Watch

By Rolex

Located in Houston, TX

Brand: Rolex Gender: Unisex Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Diameter: 34.00 mm Weight: 57.31 grams

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1978 Rolex Day Date 36mm 18038 President Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold Watch
1978 Rolex Day Date 36mm 18038 President Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold Watch

1978 Rolex Day Date 36mm 18038 President Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold Watch

By Rolex

Located in Houston, TX

Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Brand: Rolex Diameter: 36.00 mm Total Weight: 134.80 grams The

Category

Antique 1770s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Diamond Set Self Winding Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1503
Rolex Yellow Gold Diamond Set Self Winding Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1503

Rolex Yellow Gold Diamond Set Self Winding Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1503

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1978 Rolex reference 1503, 34 MM 14K Yellow Gold 3 Piece Water proof Case with Fluted Bezel

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Rolex Air King with Custom Dial from 1977 or 1978
Rolex Air King with Custom Dial from 1977 or 1978

Rolex Air King with Custom Dial from 1977 or 1978

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Comany STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Ref. 5500 METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Classic Air King from 1978 or 79
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Classic Air King from 1978 or 79

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Classic Air King from 1978 or 79

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 Custom Red Dial, 1978
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 Custom Red Dial, 1978

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 Custom Red Dial, 1978

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Date / Reference 1500

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air King with Rare Dial, circa 1977 or 1978
Rolex Steel Air King with Rare Dial, circa 1977 or 1978

Rolex Steel Air King with Rare Dial, circa 1977 or 1978

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Air King / 5500 METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 Custom Red Diamond Dial, 1978
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 Custom Red Diamond Dial, 1978

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 Custom Red Diamond Dial, 1978

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Date / Ref. 1500 METAL

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Date Wristwatch Ref 1503 circa 1978
Rolex Yellow Gold Date Wristwatch Ref 1503 circa 1978

Rolex Yellow Gold Date Wristwatch Ref 1503 circa 1978

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Rolex 14k yellow gold Date wristwatch, Ref. 1503, with an automatic movement on an Oyster rivet

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 1675 circa 1978
Rolex Yellow Gold GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 1675 circa 1978

Rolex Yellow Gold GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 1675 circa 1978

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Rolex 18k yellow gold GMT-Master wristwatch, Ref. 1675, in beautiful condition on a Rolex rivet

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6265 circa 1978
Rolex Stainless Steel Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6265 circa 1978

Rolex Stainless Steel Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6265 circa 1978

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Rolex stainless steel Cosmograph Daytona wristwatch, Ref. 6265, with a stainless steel bezel

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Date Ref 1680 Wristwatch c. 1978
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Date Ref 1680 Wristwatch c. 1978

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Date Ref 1680 Wristwatch c. 1978

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a great example of a Rolex Submariner reference 1680 from the 1970s. The case still has its

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6265 circa 1978
Rolex Yellow Gold Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6265 circa 1978

Rolex Yellow Gold Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6265 circa 1978

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is an excellent example of a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona in 18k yellow gold with a gold original

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Lapis Dial Day-Date Presidental Ref 18038 Yellow Gold, circa 1978
Rolex Lapis Dial Day-Date Presidental Ref 18038 Yellow Gold, circa 1978

Rolex Lapis Dial Day-Date Presidental Ref 18038 Yellow Gold, circa 1978

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a highly collectible Lapis dial Rolex Day-Date ref 18038 in 18kt yellow gold from 1978. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1978 Rolex Oysterdate Stainless Steel 6694 Wristwatch
1978 Rolex Oysterdate Stainless Steel 6694 Wristwatch

1978 Rolex Oysterdate Stainless Steel 6694 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Vintage * *Complete with: Presentation Pouch dated 1978 *Case Size: 34mm *Strap: Stainless

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1978 Rolex Day-Date Yellow Gold 18038 Wristwatch
1978 Rolex Day-Date Yellow Gold 18038 Wristwatch

1978 Rolex Day-Date Yellow Gold 18038 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Vintage * *Complete with: Presentation Box dated 1978 *Case Size: 36mm *Strap: Brown Leather

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1978 Rolex Datejust Steel and White Gold 16014 Wristwatch
1978 Rolex Datejust Steel and White Gold 16014 Wristwatch

1978 Rolex Datejust Steel and White Gold 16014 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Vintage * *Complete with: Presentation Pouch dated 1978 *Case Size: 36mm *Strap: Stainless

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Steel

1978 Rolex Sea-Dweller Double Red MKIV Stainless Steel 1665 Wristwatch
1978 Rolex Sea-Dweller Double Red MKIV Stainless Steel 1665 Wristwatch

1978 Rolex Sea-Dweller Double Red MKIV Stainless Steel 1665 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Vintage * *Complete with: Box & Guarantee dated 1978 *Case Size: 40mm *Strap: Stainless Steel

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1978 Stainless Steel Rolex Submariner
1978 Stainless Steel Rolex Submariner

1978 Stainless Steel Rolex Submariner

By Rolex

Located in DALLAS, TX

Vintage 1978 stainless steel Rolex Submariner. Includes original box, original crystal and recent

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex lady Datejust Coral dial 1978
Rolex lady Datejust Coral dial 1978

Rolex lady Datejust Coral dial 1978

By Rolex

Located in Heerlen, NL

Beautiful Rolex datejust with coral dial. The watch is bought from the first owner who bought it in

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Rolex 14K YG Midsize Datejust 1978
Rolex 14K YG Midsize Datejust 1978

Rolex 14K YG Midsize Datejust 1978

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 14K YG Midsize Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref # 6827 31mm diameter case with smooth bezel

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch circa 1978
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch circa 1978

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch circa 1978

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, Ref. 1016, serial number 5.7 million, circa 1978

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Located in New York, NY

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By Audemars Piguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This handsome, vintage 18K yellow gold Audemars-Piguet wristwatch is positively elegant. Crafted during the mid-20th Century, this iteration is among the very thinnest produced durin...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold

Hermès Horseshoe Birkin 25 cm Sellier Biscuit Craie Epsom Leather
Hermès Horseshoe Birkin 25 cm Sellier Biscuit Craie Epsom Leather

Hermès Horseshoe Birkin 25 cm Sellier Biscuit Craie Epsom Leather

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Birkin Bag "Sellier Version" Made in France Stamp K Made of epsom leather and permabrass hardware (yellow gold tone but less bright) Colorway: Ouside i...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Champagne Dial circa, 1960's
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Champagne Dial circa, 1960's

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Champagne Dial circa, 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 41mm "Lug Tip to ...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Diamond Dial 1960's
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Diamond Dial 1960's

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...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Dial circa, 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Dial circa, 1970's

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 5500 / 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Dia...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Exceptional Hermès Passe Guide Bag Shiny Ebene Porosus Crocodile Ghw RARE
Exceptional Hermès Passe Guide Bag Shiny Ebene Porosus Crocodile Ghw RARE

Exceptional Hermès Passe Guide Bag Shiny Ebene Porosus Crocodile Ghw RARE

$32,968Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.49 in W 3.08 in L 9.26 in

Exceptional Hermès Passe Guide Bag Shiny Ebene Porosus Crocodile Ghw RARE

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

There's the Kelly, the Birkin, the Constance, and the PASSE-GUIDE Bag ...! To me, the most beautiful Purse Ever! Here is a rare opportunity to get an exceptional Authentic Hermès P...

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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Birkin 35 Vermillion Bag Gold Hardware Togo Leather
Hermes Birkin 35 Vermillion Bag Gold Hardware Togo Leather

Hermes Birkin 35 Vermillion Bag Gold Hardware Togo Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 35 bag featured in Vermillion. Unique warm red tone - is lush with gold hardware. Togo leather is scratch resistant. NEW or NEVER WORN. Comes with...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Engagement Ring – Emerald Cut with Bullet Diamonds
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Engagement Ring – Emerald Cut with Bullet Diamonds

7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Engagement Ring – Emerald Cut with Bullet Diamonds

By Merkaba

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline and Bullet Diamonds Platinum Engagement Ring. Luxury Three-Stone Ring – Emerald Cut Tourmaline – Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. A Unique Platinum Engagem...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038

Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038 - Automatic winding; quick-set; sapphire crystal. President - Day-Date. 18k yellow gold case with fluted bezel ( 36 mm). Champagne...

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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

2005/2006 Rolex Ladies Datejust 179173 Watch Jubilee Band Two Tone #24506
2005/2006 Rolex Ladies Datejust 179173 Watch Jubilee Band Two Tone #24506

2005/2006 Rolex Ladies Datejust 179173 Watch Jubilee Band Two Tone #24506

By Rolex

Located in Washington Depot, CT

2005/2006 Rolex Ladies Two-Tone Datejust Watch Model: 179173 Serial: D153165 This Ladies Rolex Datejust watch is set in stainless steel and 18K yellow gold Two tone jubilee band s...

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20th Century Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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1978 Rolex For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 1978 rolex for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Stainless Steel, Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 63 vintage editions and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 1978 rolex among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Take a look at a 1978 rolex featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes baguette cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 1978 rolex, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a 1978 Rolex?

On average, a 1978 rolex at 1stDibs sells for $6,700, while they’re typically $3,850 on the low end and $115,178 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

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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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

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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