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
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
Tudor Blue “Snowflake” Submariner with Date Ref# 94110, circa 1978
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tudor blue dial “Snowflake” Submariner with date ref# 94110, serial number 916,xxx , circa 1978
Stainless Steel
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
18k Gold
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
Stainless Steel
Tudor Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 94010 circa 1978
By Tudor
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Tudor Submariner, Ref. 94010, with snowflake hands, the caliber 2776 automatic movement, and a
Stainless Steel
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
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Vintage 1978 Submariner Ref 1680
By Rolex
Located in Overland Park, KS
“Excellent running condition , excellent dial, Band is tight for its age. Case has heavy dings and scratches. See photos”
Diamond, Emerald, Stainless Steel
ROLEX 1978 Submariner w/Date Ref. 1680 Mark III Dial
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BRAND NAME: Rolex REFERENCE: 1680 SERIES: Submariner w/ Date DIAL COLOR: Black
Stainless Steel
1978 Stainless Steel Rolex Submariner
By Rolex
Located in DALLAS, TX
Vintage 1978 stainless steel Rolex Submariner. Includes original box, original crystal and recent
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Submariner Wristwatch circa 1978
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Submariner wristwatch, Ref. 1680, serial number 5.8 million, circa 1978
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5513 1978
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex Submariner ref 5513, case serial# 5.1 million circa 1978. Very pleasing example with
Stainless Steel
Rolex SS Submariner ref# 5512 circa 1978 Maxi Dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Submariner ref # 5512 serial #5.49 million circa 1978 exeptionally beautiful condition
Rolex Yellow Gold Submariner Wristwatch Ref. 1680 circa 1978
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rolex Submariner Ref. 1680 Case 18k yellow gold, screw back case, acrylic glass, rotating
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1978
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Submariner, Ref 1680, serial 5.8 million, circa 1978. Fabulous original dial
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1978
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Submariner, Ref 1680, serial 5.2 million, circa 1978. With original matte
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5512 circa 1978
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Officially Certified Chronometer (OCC) Submariner wristwatch, Ref. 5512
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1978
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Submariner wristwatch, Ref. 1680, serial number 5.6 million, circa 1978. 40mm
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1978
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Submariner wristwatch, Ref. 1680, serial number 5.7 million, circa 1978
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Maxi Dial Wristwatch Ref 5513 circa 1978
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Submariner wristwatch, Ref 5513, serial number 5.5 million, circa 1978. With
Stainless Steel
Rolex SS Submariner Tiffany & C ref #1680 c.1978
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Submariner w/ date ref #1680 serial #5.4 million retailed by Tiffany & Co circa 1978
Rolex SS Submariner ref # 1680 serial# 5.3 million circa 1978
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Submariner ref # 1680 serial# 5.3 million circa 1978 with magnificent original matte
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Blue Dial Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680
By Rolex
Located in Westlake Village, CA
#, year, size Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner 1680 5585881 1978 40 mm.
Yellow Gold
$15,050Sale Price|30% Off
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
$56,920
H 1.58 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18K Gold Ceramic Steel Black Dial Men Watch 116519LN
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. 2022 card. Comes with the original box and papers. Brand and Model Brand: Rolex Model: Cosmograph Daytona Model Number: 116519LN Design and Style Style: Luxury Watch Shape: ...
18k Gold
Historical Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Big Red 6263 steel 1979
By Rolex
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
First launched in 1963 and created specifically for the world of automotive racing, the Rolex Daytona collection is arguably one of the most popular and universally respected lines o...
Steel
Rolex Submariner Date 16610
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Submariner Date REFERENCE: 16610 SIZE: 40mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BEZEL: Black BAND: Oyster Stainless Steel MOVEMENT: Automatic WRIST SIZE: 8.25 Good...
Stainless Steel
$15,800
H 0.52 in W 1.97 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Submariner 16613 Two-Tone Gold & Steel Blue Dial Automatic Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Westport, CT
An authentic Rolex Submariner 16613, a luxurious and durable timepiece that seamlessly blends functionality with style. This gold and stainless steel men’s watch comes with its origi...
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
$42,380
H 1.58 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Daytona White Panda Dial Steel Ceramic Automatic Mens Watch 116500LN
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Mint condition. This watch comes with an original box and paper. * Free Shipping within the USA * Three-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund....
Stainless Steel
Hermes Birkin Bag 50cm in Barenia Crinoline
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on this rare Hermès Birkin Bag 50cm in Barenia Crinoline—an extraordinary and rare piece that epitomizes luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance. The generous 50...
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch 116523
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch 116523 Please note: PVD/DLC coating and bezel have been customized aftermarket. We use the highest quality coati...
Yellow Gold, PVD-Coated, Stainless Steel
$20,700
H 1.62 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.62 in
New Rolex Submariner Starbucks Steel Ceramic Black Dial Automatic Watch 126610LV
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand new. Comes with the original box and papers. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model: Rolex Submariner 126610LV Model Number: 126610LV Country/Region of Manufactur...
Steel
$21,645 / item
Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Submariner Date Blue Dial Black PVD/DLC Stainless Steel Watch 116610LN
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner Date Blue Dial Black PVD/DLC Stainless Steel Watch 116610LN Please note: This is never worn genuine Rolex watch that has been customized with black coating and blue...
Stainless Steel
Omega Gilt Tiffany & Co Stainless Steel Gold Automatic Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Omega Gilt Top and Stainless Steel Back Wristwatch, Retailed by Tiffany & Co, Ref. 351, circa 1960s, with automatic bumper movement. The bezel has a layer of 14k gold and stainless ...
Gilt Metal, Stainless Steel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch 116523
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch 116523.
PVD-Coated, Stainless Steel
Vintage 18kt Gold Tissot Manual Winding Chronograph Watch, Cal. Lemania 27.41 H
By Tissot
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Tissot Chronograph manual winding Wrist Watch ,Cal. Lemania 27.41 H,Diameter 34.5 mm Collectors watch in Top Condition ! Movement: Mechanical manual windin...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Estate Tiffany & Co. 'Victoria' Diamond Riviera Necklace in 18k Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
An estate Tiffany & Co. Victoria graduated round diamond riviera necklace in 18K yellow gold. There are 115 round brilliant-cut diamonds that total 10.18 carats and 4 marquise-shaped...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Rolex GMT-Master 1675 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage stainless steel GMT-Master by Rolex. Featuring a matte black dial with applied hour markers, a date aperture and a stainless steel bi-directional rotating bezel with a blac...
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master Rare Nipple Tropical Dial 1675
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare vintage Rolex GMT-Master reference 1675, dating to circa 1978. This remarkable example showcases a black tropical ‘nipple’ dial that has aged to a warm, rich patina over time....
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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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