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 Lady Datejust 18K YG 6916 Auto Champagne Sunburst 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The 26mm size is classic and comfortable, suitable for daily wear or more formal occasions. This example from 1983 captures the essence of the model, offering enduring style backed b...
18k Gold
Vintage 1983 Rolex Day-Date 18078 18K YG Champagne Tapestry Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This reference 18078 from 1983 takes that classic foundation and introduces a layer of subtle complexity.
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
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 Rolex GMT Master Pepsi Red Blue 16750 MATTE DIAL Steel Box Booklet 40mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16750 Serial: 747**** Year: 1983 Model: Vintage Rolex GMT Master Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: "Pepsi" Red and Blue Dial: Black...
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
Tudor Date-Day Reference 94500 Stainless Steel Watch, 1983
By Tudor
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1983 Vintage Tudor by Rolex Oyster Prince Date-Day Ref. 94500 Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied Steel Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Black Inlay with Origina...
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 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
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
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 Steel Date Model Automatic Wrist Watch with Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1983 Rolex Reference 15000 "Date" model Wrist Watch, 36 M.M.
Diamond, 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...
Sold
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.
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.
Yellow Gold
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 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
Rolex 18 Kt Yellow Gold President 3055 Men's Wrist Watch w Bracelet, Box, Papers
By Rolex
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Circa 1983, this iconic style by Rolex style was worn by many of the influential movers and shakers of the period.
Yellow 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.
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.
18k 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 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 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.
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
New Kate Spade Her Rare Large Collectible Spring 2005 Green Wicker Basket Bag
Located in Conroe, TX
Kate Spade Wicker Bag Very Rare From Her Spring 2005 Collection DESIGNED BY KATE SPADE This is the last collection before she sold her brand to Neiman Marcus Impossible to Find Bran...
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...
Rolex Explorer Date 5701
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage stainless steel and yellow gold Rolex Explorer Date ref. 5701 automatic movement wristwatch. Featuring well aged champagne dial with applied dagger-style hour markers. Com...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$30,360
H 1.62 in W 0.52 in Dm 1.62 in
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel 18K Yellow Gold Black Diamond Dial Men’s Watch 126333
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. It comes with an original box and paper.
Yellow Gold, Steel
$36,680
H 1.42 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Day-Date President 18K Everose Gold Black Dial Mens Watch 118235
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. The watch comes with a box but no paper. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. General In...
Rose Gold
Rolex Date Two Tone Watch with Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-owned 34mm Rolex Date automatic watch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and steel with aftermarket white diamond dial and Oyster bracelet. Model 1500 circa 1970. Polished and servi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel O.P Date With Custom Made M.O.P Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos 100 Jumbo 18K and Steel Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Cartier Santos 100, Reference 2656 Wrist Watch, 36 X 39 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece Water resistant case with 18k Yellow Gold Bezel, sapphire set crown, Automatic, Self W...
18k Gold, Steel
Cartier Tortue Watch with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds and a navy blue leather alligator strap. Signed by Cartier 28mm face Model #2644
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Ballon Blue Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous and stylish blue strap Ballon Bleu! Ref 3002, automatic, 96184QX, 36mm case, the bezel set with 123 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 1.21 carats, fluted crown set with ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$52,800
H 1.62 in W 0.52 in Dm 1.62 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 41 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Watch 218238
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Day-Date II...
Yellow Gold
$69,570
H 1.66 in W 0.56 in Dm 1.66 in
Rolex Sky-Dweller Everose Gold Chocolate Dial Automatic Watch B&P 326935
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. It comes with an original box and paper. 3-year in-house warranty.
Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust 41 mm Diamond Iced Out 25 Carats Arabic two tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41 mm Diamond Iced Out 25 Carats Arabic two tone Watch For more details leave us a message Model Date Just Reference Number Gender Unisex Metal 18K Yell...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$8,792Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.91 in D 6.3 in L 10.83 in
Auth. Hermès Clutch Bag Pallonnier Black Porosus Crocodile Vintage Collector
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Hermès Pallonnier Clutch Bag – Black Porosus Crocodile – EXVC – 2410121651 Brand: Hermès Type/Model: Pallonnier Clutch Bag Color: Black Material: Porosus Crocodile (Exterior), Calf ...
Hermès Birkin 25 Brique Lizard Palladium
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Birkin 25 in brique lizard leather with palladium hardware, having contrast stitching, front flap, two straps with center toggle closure, tirette, clochette with lock and two ...
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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