Rolex Datejust Steel 1.20 Carat Custom Teal Dial Men's 1983 Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
1 Cttw Custom Diamond Bezel and 0.20 Custom Diamond Teal Dial. Original Box and Papers are not included comes with a Chronostore presentation box and authenticity card. Covered by a ...
Vintage 1983 Rolex Lady Datejust 18K YG 6916 Auto Champagne Sunburst 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
It's a timeless configuration that has remained a staple of the Rolex catalog for decades. Paired With A Factory Strap The watch is fitted with a genuine Rolex factory brown alliga...
18k Gold
1983 Rolex Blue Oyster Perpetual Date Just Wristwatch 18k Bezel 14k Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Ocala, FL
1983 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date just reference 16013 featuring a striking blue sunburst dial with diamond hour markers, fluted 18K yellow gold bezel, and stainless steel and 14K yel...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1983 Rolex Day-Date 18078 18K YG Champagne Tapestry Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
It is a confident choice that speaks to an appreciation for Rolex's more creative period designs. It works because it is still the definitive gold watch, just with a character that i...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1983 Stainless Steel Datejust 16014 Factory Gray Mens Watch 36MM 8 Inch
By Rolex
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1983 Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust 16014 Gray Dial Mens Watch 36MM 8 inch wrist all factory 8.2 million serial number circa 1983, ref 16014 Working condition, working on time Sup...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1983 Ladies Rolex Gold Jubilee Watch *No Papers
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Step back in time with this exquisite 1983 Rolex Ladies Jubilee Watch, a timeless classic that exudes luxury and elegance.
Gold
1983 Rolex Stainless Steel 16030 Men's Watch Automatic Silver Dial
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1983 Rolex Men's Watch Model: 16030 Serial: 7471613 This authentic Rolex watch has a stainless steel band and case Silver Dial 36 mm case 7 3/4" bracelet size Engraved on back ...
Stainless Steel
1983 Rolex Stainless Steel 16030 Men's Watch Automatic Silver Dial
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1983 Rolex Men's Watch Model: 16030 Serial: 7471613 This authentic Rolex watch has a stainless steel band and case Silver Dial 36 mm case 7 3/4" bracelet size Engraved on back ...
Stainless Steel
1983 Rolex 16613 Two-Tone Blue Dial Blue Bezel Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1983 Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Model: 16613 Serial: 7493237 40 mm case Automatic movement Blue Dial Blue Bezel 18K Yellow Gold and Steel Band and Case Bracelet fits up ...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16014 Custom Black Diamond Dial 1983 Holes Steel Men’s Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch was produced in 1983. Details: Brand Rolex Series Datejust Model Number 16014 Box No Papers No Production Year 1983 Movement Automatic Self Wind Gender Mens Case Material...
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H 0.5 in W 0.79 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Submariner Black Matte Patina Dial Steel Automatic Men’s 1983 Watch 16800
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch was produced in 1983.
1983 Rolex Datejust 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in South Pasadena, CA
1983 Rolex Datejust 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1983 Rolex Model 16013 DateJust Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex Model 16013 DateJust Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold, 36mm Blue Stick Dial on Bepsoke Jean Rousseau embossed strap, Automatic Movement, Made in Switzerland c.1983 ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
1983 Rolex Air-King Stainless Steel Model 5500 with Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Rolex Model: 5500 Air-King Year: 1983 Material: Stainless Steel Dial: Original Pale Yellow / Cream Movement: Automatic Case Measurement: 34mm Weight: 88 grams Length: Fits up ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust, Ref 6917 / 8, 18K Yellow Gold, Very Good Condition, Circa 1983
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our ladies Rolex Datejust, reference 6917 / 8 features an 18k yellow gold case and 18k yellow gold president style bracelet. This example is presented in very good condition, with a ...
Yellow Gold
Rolex 1983 Oyster Perpetual Date Stainless Steel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1987 Rolex Reference 15000 Oyster Perpetual Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster Case, screw down Rolex logo Crown, Caliber 3035 Automatic, Self winding movement...
Stainless Steel
1983 Rolex Datejust 36mm MOP Dial Diamond Bezel Oyster Bracelet Watch Ref. 16014
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Rolex Movement: Swiss Made - Automatic - Self Winding Case, Bezel & Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel Weight: 106 Grams Width: 36mm (not including the crown) Height:...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Diamond Dress Watch From 1983 with Box and Papers in New Condition
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1983 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 21mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 1400 DIAL / HANDS: Gold Dial With Gold Baton Markers / Gold Ba...
14k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5513 circa 1983
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a great example of a Rolex Submariner, Ref. 5513, circa 1983. It has a beautiful original dial with great patina and matching hands. The stainless steel case is in excellent ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Gold Submariner Wristwatch Ref 16808 circa 1983
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Submariner Wristwatch, Ref. 16808, circa 1983. 40mm diameter case transitional model.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner 5513 Vintage Matte Patina Dial 1983 Stainless Men's
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Submariner 5513 Vintage Matte Patina Dial 1983 Stainless Mens 40mm
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master Wristwatch Ref 16750 1983
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex GMT-Master ref 16750 serial number 8.2 million circa 1983.
Britannia Standard Silver
Rolex Yellow Gold Submariner Wristwatch ref 16808 circa 1983
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Submariner Wristwatch ref 16808, serial #8 million, circa 1983.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Airking Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 5500, 1983
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Airking ref 5500 8.1 million serial # circa 1984. Featuring 34mm diameter Oyster case with smooth bezel, acrylic crystal, and beautiful condition original glo...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Submariner Transitional Nipple Dial Wristwatch Ref 16808 1983
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Submariner 18K YG ref 16808 “Transitional Model” serial # 7.4 million circa 1983. Featuring a 40mm diameter case with unidirectional black elapsed time bezel, sapphire crystal,...
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 16758 circa 1983
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold GMT-Master Wristwatch ref 16758 serial #8.1 million circa 1983/84. 40mm diameter case with all bronze color 24 hour bezel insert, sapphire crystal.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Submariner ref. 16800 c. 1983
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Submariner ref #16800 serial # 8.2 million circa 1983, transitional model, sapphire crystal with quick set date Calibre 3135 movement with vintage style matte black dial wit...
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch with Matte Dial circa 1983
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Submariner wristwatch, Ref # 5513, serial 8.2 million, circa 1983, with very beautiful original matte black dial with large ivory-colored patinaed luminous inde...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies yellow gold Stainless Steel Diamond Dial Date wristwatch, c 1983
By Rolex
Located in New Orleans, LA
26mm Two Tone Ladies Rolex Datejust model with 18 karat yellow gold and Stainless Steel bracelet. Mother Pearl dial with Diamond accents. The bracelet is 18kt yellow gold and stainle...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex SS Submariner ref # 5513 serial# 8.2 million circa 1983
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Submariner ref # 5513 serial# 8.2 million circa 1983 with very beautiful original matte black dial with large ivory patina'd luminous indexes and matching luminous hands. Ca...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Quartz 36mm 17000
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
**Bank wire only at this price** Ref 17000. Circa 1983. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Sport Rolex Oyster Quartz 17000 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a Stain...
Stainless Steel
LOUIS VUITTON x MURAKAMI white Monogram Multicolore 2025 SPEEDY 25 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton x Takeshi Murakami Speedy Bandoulière 25 is crafted in white Monogram Multicolore canvas with natural cowhide leather trims. Accented with gold-tone...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
VAN CEEF & ARPELS Magic Alhambra MOP Onyx 6 Motif Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the iconic Magic Alhambra collection features a 6-motif design of beaded clovers crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with Mother-of-Pea...
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baume & Mercier Montre Mecanique Or Malachite 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Watch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in PARIS, FR
Baume & Mercier watch circa 1970 in 18k yellow gold (750/1000), oval case, signed malachite dial, mechanical movement (manual winding), signed green leather strap, signed gold-tone m...
Yellow Gold
1937 Rolex Ref 3647 Very Rare Antique Manual Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Extremely Rare 1930s Rolex Precision Model 3647 Manual Wind Square Watch This late 1930s Rolex manual wind square watch is a remarkable and rare find, showcasing the timeless crafts...
Stainless Steel
Tiffany Rolex Geneve Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1970's Rolex Geneve ladies wristwatch. Hand textured solid 14k yellow gold band. Tiffany & Co Rolex dial. Length: 22.41mm Width: 25.2mm Band width at case: 15.72mm Case thi...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag featured in sublime Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator. Timeless and chic, this gorgeous Kelly bag only grows more beautiful as it ages, sho...
Rolex Datejust Diamond/Ruby Bezel Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Hermes Jypsiere 28 Matte Crocodile Niloticus Skin Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Hermes Jypsiere 28 Matte Crocodile Niloticus Skin Bag Crossbody bag crafted from matte crocodile Niloticus skin in Ficelle. Designed with branded, palladium hardware an...
$23,000
W 1.42 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Day-Date 18248 18K Gold Presidential Bark, Diamond Dial Watch c.1991
By Rolex
Located in Ocala, FL
Crafted in 1991, this Rolex Day-Date reference 18248 is an iconic expression of luxury, fashioned entirely in solid 18-karat yellow gold and fitted with the renowned President bracel...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1989 Rolex Two Tone Datejust Diamond Dial Automatic Ladies Watch Ref 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1989 Rolex Datejust Ref. 69173 is a timeless and highly desirable ladies watch, combining the enduring prestige of Rolex with the classic elegance of a two-tone design. ...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Alexander McQueen Gown The Cosmic Rain Dress Embroidery Corset
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking Alexander Mcqueen Corset Gown. Cosmic rain, comet and astral crystal embroideries are hand-sewn to this stunnig evening gown. Powder blue Paris net bustier dress featuri...
Bob Mackie 1980s Size 6 Light Pink + Grey Silk Chiffon Strapless Grecian Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal vintage late 80s Bob Mackie Couture light pink and gray silk chiffon, lace and rhinestone encrusted strapless Grecian gown ! Features grey lace and rhinestones on the bodi...
HERMES black Box leather BOLIDE 35 Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Bolide 35 in black Box leather featuring gold-tone hardware. Lined in black lambskin. Has been carried and is in excellent condition. Comes with canvas shoulder...
Rolex Rare Day-Date Octopus Diamond Set 18048
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A yellow gold 36mm rare vintage Day-Date Octopus by Rolex. Features a champagne dial set with 2 baguette cut and 8 round brilliant cut diamond hour markers. Complementing the dial is...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Hermès 1999 Sac Reteint Noir Birkin 35 Dyed Black Epsom Leather Hand Bag Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Birkin bag, size 35, in beige Epsom leather re-dyed in black and gold metal, keys, padlock, zipper, bell, dust bag, year 1999. Width 35 cm x height 25 cm x depth 18 cm, handle...
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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