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1979 Rolex Submariner Date 1680 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 40mm
1979 Rolex Submariner Date 1680 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 40mm

1979 Rolex Submariner Date 1680 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 40mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

The Last Of The Matte Dial Subs The Reference 1680 is a foundational watch, marking the first time Rolex added a date complication to its legendary Submariner line.

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1979 Rolex Datejust 16018 18K YG Onyx Diamond Dial Auto 36mm
Vintage 1979 Rolex Datejust 16018 18K YG Onyx Diamond Dial Auto 36mm

Vintage 1979 Rolex Datejust 16018 18K YG Onyx Diamond Dial Auto 36mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

The Depth Of An Onyx Dial The reference 16018 represents the classic, solid-gold Datejust from a definitive era for Rolex. While any 18k gold model from the late 70s carries a certa...

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1979 Rolex DateJust Model 16018 18 Karat Blue Vignette Dial on Strap
Vintage 1979 Rolex DateJust Model 16018 18 Karat Blue Vignette Dial on Strap

Vintage 1979 Rolex DateJust Model 16018 18 Karat Blue Vignette Dial on Strap

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

It is the Datejust as Wilsdorf might have imagined it after a long flight across continents: still the reliable, self‑winding chronometer that helped define the mid‑century idea of s...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1979 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 14K YG Champagne Dial Auto 34mm
Vintage 1979 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 14K YG Champagne Dial Auto 34mm

Vintage 1979 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 14K YG Champagne Dial Auto 34mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

It is the purest expression of what a Rolex is supposed to be. A Classic Late Seventies Execution This 1979 example captures the classic warmth and proportion of late-century watch...

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1979 Rolex Date 1503 14K YG Champagne Dial Auto 34mm Head Only
Vintage 1979 Rolex Date 1503 14K YG Champagne Dial Auto 34mm Head Only

Vintage 1979 Rolex Date 1503 14K YG Champagne Dial Auto 34mm Head Only

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Whether kept on the Jubilee or swapped onto a high-quality leather strap, this 1503 is a reliable, character-rich example of a lesser-known chapter in Rolex’s gold history.   Key Spe...

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Datejust 1603 'Ghost' Gray Dial 3.5m Serial 1979 Full Set
Rolex Datejust 1603 'Ghost' Gray Dial 3.5m Serial 1979 Full Set

Rolex Datejust 1603 'Ghost' Gray Dial 3.5m Serial 1979 Full Set

By Rolex

Located in SYDNEY, AU

Rolex Datejust 1603 “Ghost Dial” — 3.5M Serial, 1979 (Full Set) A perfect blend of subtle patina and vintage soul, this 1979 Rolex Datejust 1603 stands out with its mesmerizing matt...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterquartz from 1979 In Unpolished Condition
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterquartz from 1979 In Unpolished Condition

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterquartz from 1979 In Unpolished Condition

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust Oysterquartz / Reference 17014 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1979 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 56mm x...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Historical  Rolex Cosmograph Daytona  Big Red 6263 steel  1979
Historical  Rolex Cosmograph Daytona  Big Red 6263 steel  1979

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Original Oyster Bracelet & Rare Black Dial, 1979
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Original Oyster Bracelet & Rare Black Dial, 1979

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Original Oyster Bracelet & Rare Black Dial, 1979

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 1200 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1979 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 35m...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 Stainless Steel 16014 Silver Index Dial Circa 1979
Rolex Datejust 36 Stainless Steel 16014 Silver Index Dial Circa 1979

Rolex Datejust 36 Stainless Steel 16014 Silver Index Dial Circa 1979

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Datejust with Original Navy Blue Dial and Thunderbird Bezel 1979
Rolex Steel Datejust with Original Navy Blue Dial and Thunderbird Bezel 1979

Rolex Steel Datejust with Original Navy Blue Dial and Thunderbird Bezel 1979

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 16250 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1979 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter 37mm...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Classic Air King from 1979 or 1980
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Classic Air King from 1979 or 1980

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Classic Air King from 1979 or 1980

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1979 / 1980 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diamete...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16014 Silver Index Dial, Jubilee Circa 1979
Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16014 Silver Index Dial, Jubilee Circa 1979

Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16014 Silver Index Dial, Jubilee Circa 1979

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Linen Dial Jubilee 16013 Circa 1979
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Linen Dial Jubilee 16013 Circa 1979

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Linen Dial Jubilee 16013 Circa 1979

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Dial Jubilee Band 16013 Circa 1979 B/P
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Dial Jubilee Band 16013 Circa 1979 B/P

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Dial Jubilee Band 16013 Circa 1979 B/P

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Quickset Datejust with Original Box and Papers from 1978 or 1979
Rolex Steel Quickset Datejust with Original Box and Papers from 1978 or 1979

Rolex Steel Quickset Datejust with Original Box and Papers from 1978 or 1979

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 16030 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1978 / 79 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Date 1503 14K Yellow Gold Jubilee Band 34mm
Rolex Date 1503 14K Yellow Gold Jubilee Band 34mm

Rolex Date 1503 14K Yellow Gold Jubilee Band 34mm

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 1503 Serial: 6089*** Year: 1979 Model: Rolex Date Case Material: 14K Yellow Gold Band: 14K Yellow Gold Bezel: 14K Yellow Gold Dial: Cha...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. ROLEX Precision 2642 Mechanical Windup. Ladies Rolex
Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. ROLEX Precision 2642 Mechanical Windup. Ladies Rolex

Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. ROLEX Precision 2642 Mechanical Windup. Ladies Rolex

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

18k White Gold Case Rolex Precision Ladies Watch with attached Milanese Bracelet (Stainless Steel). Rolex Windup 1400 Caliber Movement Ref. 2642 . Circa 1970 Case Is 18k White Gol...

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Ladies Rolex 6917 Datejust 26mm Stainless Steel Watch
Ladies Rolex 6917 Datejust 26mm Stainless Steel Watch

Ladies Rolex 6917 Datejust 26mm Stainless Steel Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Ladies Rolex 6917 Datejust 26mm Stainless Steel After Market Diamond Bezel & Aftermarket Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial. Jubilee Band

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. ROLEX Precision 2628 Mechanical Windup. Ladies Rolex
Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. ROLEX Precision 2628 Mechanical Windup. Ladies Rolex

Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. ROLEX Precision 2628 Mechanical Windup. Ladies Rolex

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

18k White Gold Case Rolex Precision Ladies Watch with attached Milanese Bracelet (Stainless Steel). Rolex Windup 1400 Caliber Movement Ref. 2628 . Circa 1971 Case Is 18k White Gol...

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Milgauss 1019 Steel White Dial 38 MM Vintage Watch
Rolex Milgauss 1019 Steel White Dial 38 MM Vintage Watch

Rolex Milgauss 1019 Steel White Dial 38 MM Vintage Watch

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

The Rolex Milgauss 1019 is a vintage men's watch featuring a 38 mm stainless steel Oyster case equipped with a Faraday cage for magnetic protection. It has a white dial with black ac...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

RARE Rolex Oysterquartz Day Date 19019 18K White Gold 36mm
RARE Rolex Oysterquartz Day Date 19019 18K White Gold 36mm

RARE Rolex Oysterquartz Day Date 19019 18K White Gold 36mm

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 19019 Serial: 6127*** Year: 1979 Model: Rolex President Day Date Case Material: 18K White Gold Band: 18K White Gold Bezel: 18K White Gold ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Datejust 16014 Silver Diamond Dial Bezel Stainless Steel Jubilee Band
Rolex Datejust 16014 Silver Diamond Dial Bezel Stainless Steel Jubilee Band

Rolex Datejust 16014 Silver Diamond Dial Bezel Stainless Steel Jubilee Band

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 16014 Serial: 5881*** Year: 1979 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel Dia...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rolex Mini Chameleon Precision 8789 18k YG Florentine Engraving Manual Winding 1
Rolex Mini Chameleon Precision 8789 18k YG Florentine Engraving Manual Winding 1

Rolex Mini Chameleon Precision 8789 18k YG Florentine Engraving Manual Winding 1

By Rolex

Located in SYDNEY, AU

SKU 1964 Brand Rolex Model Mini Chameleon Precision Reference 8789 Year 1979 Dial Florentine Engraving Case 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Rolex Chameleon Leather Strap Diameter 17mm Leng...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rolex Vintage Date Yellow Gold Blue Dial 34mm 1503
Rolex Vintage Date Yellow Gold Blue Dial 34mm 1503

Rolex Vintage Date Yellow Gold Blue Dial 34mm 1503

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A vintage 34mm Rolex Date in yellow gold, reference 1503, dating to approximately 1979.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Day Date Oysterquartz 19018 36mm Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date Oysterquartz 19018 36mm Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold

Rolex Day Date Oysterquartz 19018 36mm Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 19018 Serial: 579**** Year: 1979 Model: Rolex Oysterquartz Day Date Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: 18k Yellow Gold Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Day Date Oysterquartz 19018 36mm Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date Oysterquartz 19018 36mm Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold

Rolex Day Date Oysterquartz 19018 36mm Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 19018 Serial: 630**** Year: 1979 Model: Vintage Rolex Day Date Oysterquartz Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: 18k Yellow Gold Bezel: 18k Yel...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies ROLEX 2649 Precision Cocktail Watch.
Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies ROLEX 2649 Precision Cocktail Watch.

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...

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Datejust with a Unique Finish, 1970's
Rolex Steel Datejust with a Unique Finish, 1970's

Rolex Steel Datejust with a Unique Finish, 1970's

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 "Lug Tip to Lug Tip...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex ref 17000B Oyster Quartz cal 5035 DateJust c1979 36mm Mens' Watch + Box
Rolex ref 17000B Oyster Quartz cal 5035 DateJust c1979 36mm Mens' Watch + Box

Rolex ref 17000B Oyster Quartz cal 5035 DateJust c1979 36mm Mens' Watch + Box

By Rolex

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

This unique & special timepiece is proud to have ALL original parts, Rolex ref 17000B, serial number 5765XXX Oyster DateJust is dating back to circa 1979 - 47 years old, it’s in su...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. 18k WG Rolex CELLINI 3811 Square WristWatch
Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. 18k WG Rolex CELLINI 3811 Square WristWatch

Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. 18k WG Rolex CELLINI 3811 Square WristWatch

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

18k White Gold Rolex Cellini mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Rolex 1600 Movement Ref. 3811 Square Cellini Unisex watch. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism.  Case is 18k 75...

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, 18k Gold

Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies Rolex 2653 Vintage Genuine Manual Windup Watch.
Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies Rolex 2653 Vintage Genuine Manual Windup Watch.

Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies Rolex 2653 Vintage Genuine Manual Windup Watch.

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1973.  1400 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 2653. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism.  Case is Stain...

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16013 36mm MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Steel
Rolex Datejust 16013 36mm MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Steel

Rolex Datejust 16013 36mm MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Steel

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 16013 Serial: 590**** Year: 1979 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Diamo...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Genuine Rolex Diamond Watch. 14k YG Ladies Rolex 3271 Mechanical Windup Watch.
Genuine Rolex Diamond Watch. 14k YG Ladies Rolex 3271 Mechanical Windup Watch.

Genuine Rolex Diamond Watch. 14k YG Ladies Rolex 3271 Mechanical Windup Watch.

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

14k Yellow Gold Rolex Diamond Accent Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1970s.  1400 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 3271. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism.  Case an...

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex President Day-Date 18078 36mm Bark Finish Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold
Rolex President Day-Date 18078 36mm Bark Finish Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold

Rolex President Day-Date 18078 36mm Bark Finish Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 18078 Serial: 615**** Year: 1979 Model: Rolex President Day-Date Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: 18k Yellow Gold Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Genuine Rolex 6917 Oyster Perpetual Date Watch. Ladies ROLEX 14k Multi tone
Genuine Rolex 6917 Oyster Perpetual Date Watch. Ladies ROLEX 14k Multi tone

Genuine Rolex 6917 Oyster Perpetual Date Watch. Ladies ROLEX 14k Multi tone

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 6917. 14k Yellow gold and Stainless Steel Multi tone Rolex Ladies Wristwatch. Circa 1971 Just went through a complete overhaul. Fully serviced. ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies Rolex 2653 Vintage Genuine Manual Windup Watch.
Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies Rolex 2653 Vintage Genuine Manual Windup Watch.

Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies Rolex 2653 Vintage Genuine Manual Windup Watch.

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1973.  1400 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 2653. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism.  Case is Stain...

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex 31mm Datejust Watch
Rolex 31mm Datejust Watch

Rolex 31mm Datejust Watch

By Rolex

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Pre-Owned Rolex 31mm Datejust Automatic Watch Crafted in Stainless Steel with Polished Bezel, Acrylic Crystal, White Roman Dial, and Oyster Bracelet. Model 6824, Circa 1975. Overhaul...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Genuine Rolex 6516 Watch. 18k and SS ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic
Genuine Rolex 6516 Watch. 18k and SS ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic

Genuine Rolex 6516 Watch. 18k and SS ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

18k and Stainless Steel Rolex Ladies Automatic Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1970 25mm Rolex Automatic Movement Ref. 6516. Beautiful Watch. Case is Stainless Steel. 18k Yellow gold b...

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Genuine Rolex Watch. Diamond Bezel 1975 Ladies Manual ROLEX 2611 Precision
Genuine Rolex Watch. Diamond Bezel 1975 Ladies Manual ROLEX 2611 Precision

Genuine Rolex Watch. Diamond Bezel 1975 Ladies Manual ROLEX 2611 Precision

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1975.  1400 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 2611. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism.  Case and Brac...

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. 18k YG Rolex CELLINI 4109 Round Wrist Watch
Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. 18k YG Rolex CELLINI 4109 Round Wrist Watch

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 Movement Ref. 4109 Round Cellini Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism.  Case is 18k ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Cellini 4650 Blue Dial Factory Diamond Bezel 18k WG 1976 with 2025 Rolex S
Rolex Cellini 4650 Blue Dial Factory Diamond Bezel 18k WG 1976 with 2025 Rolex S

Rolex Cellini 4650 Blue Dial Factory Diamond Bezel 18k WG 1976 with 2025 Rolex S

By Rolex

Located in SYDNEY, AU

SKU 2134 Brand Rolex Model Cellini Reference 4650 Year 1976 Dial Blue Dial Case 18k White Gold Bracelet 18k White Gold Diameter 27mm x 29mm Length 15.7cm Movement Manual Winding Weig...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

3 Carat Diamond Bezel Rolex Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Bracelet Ref. 16013
3 Carat Diamond Bezel Rolex Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Bracelet Ref. 16013

3 Carat Diamond Bezel Rolex Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Bracelet Ref. 16013

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Datejust 16013 set with over 3 carats in natural round cut diamonds. Diamonds are set all around the bezel and on the Roman Numeral hour markers. Complemented with a two-tone j...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1550 34mm Champagne Dial 14k Gold Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1550 34mm Champagne Dial 14k Gold 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...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Steel-Gold 36mm
Rolex Datejust Steel-Gold 36mm

Rolex Datejust Steel-Gold 36mm

By Rolex

Located in Berlin, BE

This watch is in excellent condition and has undergone a thorough revision and overhaul, ensuring its optimal performance. It has been meticulously polished, restoring its appearance...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Rolex Date Steel 1501 Automatic Wrist Watch
Rolex Date Steel 1501 Automatic Wrist Watch

Rolex Date Steel 1501 Automatic Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1973 Rolex Date Wrist watch, 35 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster case. Caliber 1570, 26 jewel Automatic, self winding movement. Custom Turquoise Blue Dial with Raised White...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust  6827 31mm Diamond Dial
Rolex Datejust  6827 31mm Diamond Dial

Rolex Datejust 6827 31mm Diamond Dial

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A midsize Rolex Datejust ref. 6827 crafted in 18k yellow gold. Featuring a silver dial with applied diamond hour markers and a fluted yellow gold bezel. The watch is also fitted with...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Oyster 1005 Champagne Dial Gold Vintage Watch
Rolex Oyster 1005 Champagne Dial Gold Vintage Watch

Rolex Oyster 1005 Champagne Dial Gold Vintage Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 34mm reference 1005 champagne dial, fluted bezel, and set in 14k yellow gold. Fitted with a vintage Rolex jubilee bracelet made in Mexico. Made with a...

Category

Vintage 1970s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex GMT-Master Vintage Black Nipple Dial 1675
Rolex GMT-Master Vintage Black Nipple Dial 1675

Rolex GMT-Master Vintage Black Nipple Dial 1675

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A vintage Rolex Oyster GMT-Master gents wristwatch reference 1675 featuring a classic black nipple dial with applied hour markers and a date display at 3 o'clock. The 18k yellow gold...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date with Exceptional Charcoal Dial
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date with Exceptional Charcoal Dial

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date with Exceptional Charcoal Dial

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960/70 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length "Lug Tip t...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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 Steel Bezel: Black Band: Custom NATO Strap Dial: Black Face: Acrylic Case Size: 40mm I...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Cellini Manual Gold Frosted Integral Bracelet Watch
Vintage Rolex Cellini Manual Gold Frosted Integral Bracelet Watch

Vintage Rolex Cellini Manual Gold Frosted Integral Bracelet Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage 1970 Rolex Cellini manual-wind dress watch in an 18K yellow gold cushion-shaped case with a silver-tone textured dial, gold baton indices, Rolex crown logo, and "Cellini" scr...

Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist Watch
Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist Watch

Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970s Rolex Wrist Watch, 31 M.M x 4.5 M.M thick 2 piece 14k Yellow Gold case, 17 jewel, caliber 1600 mechanical, manual wind nickle lever movement. Silver Satin sunburst dial w...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970s Rolex Jubilee 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet 19mm Lug
Vintage 1970s Rolex Jubilee 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet 19mm Lug

Vintage 1970s Rolex Jubilee 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet 19mm Lug

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

The Distinction Of 14K Gold Luxury A solid 14k yellow gold Rolex bracelet occupies a unique and highly sought-after space within vintage watch collecting. Primarily produced during ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Vintage 1970s Rolex President 18K Yellow Gold 20mm Lug Bracelet
Vintage 1970s Rolex President 18K Yellow Gold 20mm Lug Bracelet

Vintage 1970s Rolex President 18K Yellow Gold 20mm Lug Bracelet

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

The Iconography Of Precious Metal Luxury The solid 18k gold President bracelet remains an absolute cornerstone of Rolex’s premier luxury heritage, universally recognized as the ulti...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold "President" Day-Date circa
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold "President" Day-Date circa

Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold "President" Day-Date circa

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Day-Date / Reference 1803 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1974 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm "Lug Tip to Lug...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1973 ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Mens Stainless Steel & Diamond Watch - Mint
1973 ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Mens Stainless Steel & Diamond Watch - Mint

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...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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1979 Rolex Day Date Khanjar Ref. 18078
1979 Rolex Day Date Khanjar Ref. 18078

1979 Rolex Day Date Khanjar Ref. 18078

By Rolex

Located in Dubai, AE

The watch offered here is a Rolex Day Date reference 18078 dating back to 1979.

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex Thunderbird Datejust Two-Tone Watch, 1979
Vintage Rolex Thunderbird Datejust Two-Tone Watch, 1979

Vintage Rolex Thunderbird Datejust Two-Tone Watch, 1979

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1979 Vintage Rolex Datejust Thunderbird Ref. 16253 with Two Tone 14k Yellow Gold Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Bezel and Stainless Steel Case with Silver Dial with Applied Gold Stick/Bar/...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Ref. 1500 Two-Tone Watch, 1979
Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Ref. 1500 Two-Tone Watch, 1979

Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Ref. 1500 Two-Tone Watch, 1979

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A 1979 Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Reference 1500. 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel case.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Air King Oyster Perpetual SS Men's Automatic Watch 5500 1979
Rolex Air King Oyster Perpetual SS Men's Automatic Watch 5500 1979

Rolex Air King Oyster Perpetual SS Men's Automatic Watch 5500 1979

By Rolex

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Movement #1520 (26 Jewels) Case #5500 Serial #61608XX Year: 1979 Stainless Steel Case 34 mm in Diameter (37 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-Lug Distance = 40 mm Lug-to-Lug Width = 19 mm Thicknes...

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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Big Red 1680 Submariner Wristwatch, 1979
Rolex Stainless Steel Big Red 1680 Submariner Wristwatch, 1979

Rolex Stainless Steel Big Red 1680 Submariner Wristwatch, 1979

By Rolex

Located in Epsom, Surrey

This Rolex has undergone a thorough inspection and service to ensure all aspects of the watch are as they should be to meet our high standards for sale. It has also been referenced a...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16030 Men's Watch
Rolex Datejust 16030 Men's Watch

Rolex Datejust 16030 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 16030 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel bezel. White dial with Luminous Steel hands and Roman numeral hour markers. Minute markers on the oute...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 6917 Ladies Watch
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 6917 Ladies Watch

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 6917 Ladies Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 6917 Ladies Watch 26mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold Stationary bezel. Off-White dial with gold hands and index hour markers. Minute markers on the...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 6917 Black Dial Ladies Watch
Rolex Datejust 6917 Black Dial Ladies Watch

Rolex Datejust 6917 Black Dial Ladies Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 6917 Ladies Watch. 26mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold fluted bezel. Black dial with luminous gold hands and Factory set diamond hour markers. Minute markers on...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 16014 Linen Dial Men's Watch
Rolex Datejust 16014 Linen Dial Men's Watch

Rolex Datejust 16014 Linen Dial Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 16014 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. White Gold fluted bezel. Grey Linen dial with steel hands and index hour markers. Some aging around the indexes. Minute...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterquartz Wristwatch Ref 17000
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterquartz Wristwatch Ref 17000

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterquartz Wristwatch Ref 17000

By Rolex

Located in Epsom, Surrey

This Rolex has undergone a thorough inspection and service to ensure all aspects of the watch are as they should be to meet our high standards for sale.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Factory Original Black Dial ref 16014
Rolex Datejust Factory Original Black Dial ref 16014

Rolex Datejust Factory Original Black Dial ref 16014

Unavailable

H 1.42 in W 1.42 in Dm 1.42 in

Rolex Datejust Factory Original Black Dial ref 16014

By Rolex

Located in Deland, FL

All original. The crystal is sapphire and replaced the traditional plastic version. Other than this, it is all original. The band is in great condition. Runs great. Beautiful black d...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, 14k Gold

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

Rolex Submariner Mark I in stainless steel with black dial & bezel. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 40 mm case size. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 1680. Circa 1978. Fine Pre-o...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner 5513 1968 Meters First Vintage Stainless Mens Automatic
Rolex Submariner 5513 1968 Meters First Vintage Stainless Mens Automatic

Rolex Submariner 5513 1968 Meters First Vintage Stainless Mens Automatic

Unavailable

W 0.75 in D 0.56 in Dm 1.58 in L 7.49 in

Rolex Submariner 5513 1968 Meters First Vintage Stainless Mens Automatic

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Submariner 5513 1968 Meters First Vintage Stainless Mens Automatic 40mm

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Day Date President 18038 Red Vignette Diamond Dial Men's Watch
Rolex Day Date President 18038 Red Vignette Diamond Dial Men's Watch

Rolex Day Date President 18038 Red Vignette Diamond Dial Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Day-Date President 18038 men's Watch. 36mm yellow gold case with stationary fluted bezel. Red Vignette Diamond Dial with gold hands and factory set diamond hour markers. Date d...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner 40mm 5513
Rolex Submariner 40mm 5513

Rolex Submariner 40mm 5513

By Rolex

Located in Surfside, FL

This stunning Rolex Submariner, model number 5513, hails from the 1970s with a serial range of 2.8 million. A true collector¿s piece, it features its original hands and dial, preserv...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master Pepsi 16750 6.1Million Serial Black Dial Automatic Watch
Rolex GMT-Master Pepsi 16750 6.1Million Serial Black Dial Automatic Watch

Rolex GMT-Master Pepsi 16750 6.1Million Serial Black Dial Automatic Watch

Unavailable

H 0.52 in W 0.79 in Dm 1.58 in L 7.25 in

Rolex GMT-Master Pepsi 16750 6.1Million Serial Black Dial Automatic Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex GMT-Master Pepsi 16750 6.1Million Serial Black Dial Automatic Watch 40mm

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master Rare Vintage Nipple Enamel Dial 18k Yellow Gold Jubilee
Rolex GMT-Master Rare Vintage Nipple Enamel Dial 18k Yellow Gold Jubilee

Rolex GMT-Master Rare Vintage Nipple Enamel Dial 18k Yellow Gold Jubilee

Unavailable

W 0.79 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.58 in L 7.75 in

Rolex GMT-Master Rare Vintage Nipple Enamel Dial 18k Yellow Gold Jubilee

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex GMT-Master Rare Vintage Nipple Enamel Dial 18k Yellow Gold Jubilee 40mm

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex GMT-Master 1675
Rolex GMT-Master 1675

Rolex GMT-Master 1675

Unavailable

H 1.58 in W 1.58 in

Rolex GMT-Master 1675

By Rolex

Located in Surfside, FL

Extremely rare Rolex GMT-Master 1675 with a matte brown "nipple" dial in 14k & stainless steel. Inside case signed 11-70 and jubilee bracelet signed 3-71. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner 40mm 5513
Rolex Submariner 40mm 5513

Rolex Submariner 40mm 5513

Unavailable

W 1.58 in L 1.58 in

Rolex Submariner 40mm 5513

By Rolex

Located in Surfside, FL

Rolex Submariner 2 line matte dial with original lume creamy/vanilla patina in stainless steel on steel fliplock oyster band with "vintage 280 n pieces". Auto w/ sweep seconds. 40 mm...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer II 1655 “Steve McQueen” Men's Watch
Rolex Explorer II 1655 “Steve McQueen” Men's Watch

Rolex Explorer II 1655 “Steve McQueen” Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Explorer II 1655 Mens Watch. 39mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel 24 Hour bezel. Black dial with Luminous hands and index hour markers. Minute markers on the outer dia...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch
Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch

Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch. Stainless steel 36mm case with an 18k white gold fluted bezel. champagne dial with gold hands and index markers. Date display at 3 o...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner, 5513, Circa 1978
Rolex Submariner, 5513, Circa 1978

Rolex Submariner, 5513, Circa 1978

Unavailable

H 1.58 in Dm 1.58 in

Rolex Submariner, 5513, Circa 1978

By Rolex

Located in Los Gatos, CA

Rolex Submariner (5513) with nice patina from 1978. Stainless steel.

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Vintage 1970s Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16014 Men's Watch
Rolex Datejust 16014 Men's Watch

Rolex Datejust 16014 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16014 Men's Watch. Stainless steel 36mm case with an 18k white gold fluted bezel. Silver dial with steel hands and markers. Date display at 3 o'clock ...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch
Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch

Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch. 36mm 18k Yellow gold case. Yellow Gold fluted bezel. Champagne dial with gold hands and index hour markers. Minute markers on the outer dial. Dat...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch
Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch

Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with a white gold fluted bezel. Silver dial with steel hands and index hour markers. Minute markers aro...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rolex OysterDate Precision 6694 Men's Watch
Rolex OysterDate Precision 6694 Men's Watch

Rolex OysterDate Precision 6694 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex OysterDate Precision 6694 Vintage Men's Watch. 34mm stainless steel case with a smooth bezel. Silver dial with silver-tone hands and indexes. Minute markers on the outer dia...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rolex OysterDate Precision 6694 Men's Watch
Rolex OysterDate Precision 6694 Men's Watch

Rolex OysterDate Precision 6694 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex OysterDate Precision 6694 Vintage Men's Watch. 34mm stainless steel case with a smooth bezel. Silver dial with silver-tone hands and indexes. Minute markers on the outer dia...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601, 1977
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601, 1977

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601, 1977

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1977 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 14k White Gold Fluted Bezel and Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied Steel Beveled Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Black In...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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1979 Rolex For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 1979 rolex you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Stainless Steel, Gold and 18k Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a 1979 rolex from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. A 1979 rolex can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 71 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. 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 brilliant cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 1979 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 1979 Rolex?

On average, a 1979 rolex at 1stDibs sells for $5,934, while they’re typically $1,795 on the low end and $1,299,558 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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