1984 Rolex Explorer II 16550 Spider Rail Dial Men's Watch #23711
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1984 Rolex Explorer II Men's Watch Model: 16550 Serial: 8584581 This vintage Rolex Explorer II
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Steel
1984 Rolex Explorer II 16550 Spider Rail Dial Men's Watch #23711
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1984 Rolex Explorer II Men's Watch Model: 16550 Serial: 8584581 This vintage Rolex Explorer II
Steel
$25,500
W 1.42 in L 1.42 in
Vintage 1984 Rolex Day-Date 36 18038 18k Gold Automatic Champagne Dial 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Old Money Energy In Watch Form This Rolex comes from a period when the Day Date was still treated
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1984 Vintage Rolex Sea Dweller 16660 Stardust Rare MK3 Dial Stainless Unpolished
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16660 Serial: 8057*** Year: 1984 Model: Rolex Sea Dweller Case Material: Stainless
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 Grey Dial Stainless Steel Ladies Watch Circa 1984
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has been inspected to
Stainless Steel
VINTAGE Rolex GMT Master 16750 Pepsi Red Blue SPIDER DIAL Steel Box Paper 1984
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16750 Serial: 8591*** Year: 1984 Model: Rolex GMT Master Case Material
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 Silver Index Dial Steel Watch W/G Bezel Circa 1984
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has been inspected to
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT Master 16758 NIPPLE DIAL 18K Yellow Gold Jubilee Band 40mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16758 Serial: 8370*** Year: 1984 Model: Rolex GMT Master Case Material: 18K
18k Gold
1984 Rolex Explorer II 16550 Black Dial Stainless Steel Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
a special vintage Rolex then I would whole-heartedly recommend this 1984 Rolex Explorer II reference
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Reference 15000 in Stainless Steel, 1984
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1984 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic Ref. 15000 Stainless Steel watch with Original
Vintage 1984 Rolex 16800 Stainless Steel Submariner Open 6 & 9
By Rolex
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this Vintage 1984 Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner 16800. This classic and
Stainless Steel
1984 Rolex Tridor Day Date 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Watch
By Rolex
Located in Birmingham, AL
Stunning and Rare 1984 Rolex Watch! This timepiece is a self winding automatic. It has a 36mm 18K
Diamond, 18k Gold
1984, Rolex Ladies Two Tone Datejust 69173 Watch Silver Stick Dial
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1984 Rolex Ladies Two Tone Datejust Watch Model: 69173 Serial: 8536497 This classic Ladies Rolex
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
1984 Rolex Ladies Two Tone Watch 69173 Jubilee Band Gold Dial #17221
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1984 Rolex Ladies 2 Tone Datejust Watch Model: 69173 Serial: 8561065 Stainless steel and 18K
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1984 Rolex 34 MM Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King Snoopy Watch
By Rolex
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With 'Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air King' and 'Swiss ' Inscribed on face with raised logo With glass
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Day-Date President 18048 Box & Papers 2-Year Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this 1984 Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Day-Date 36mm President 18048 Single-Quick
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust with Silver Diamond Dial Circa 1984
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This would have been among the last Datejusts produced by Rolex with a plastic crystal, so this
Stainless Steel, White Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Seadweller Wristwatch Ref 1665 circa 1984
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
One of the last Ref. 1665s made. It has a serial number from 1984 and a plastic crystal
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II White Dial Steel Automatic Men’s Years 1984 Watch 16550
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
. Brand Rolex Series Explorer II Model Number 16550 Box No Papers No Production Year 1984 Movement
Rolex Submariner 5513, Gloss Dial, Tritium T Swiss 25, Ghost Bezel, Year 1984...
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and uniquely historied Rolex Submariner non date / no date, reference 5513, features a
Rolex Datejust Steel 1.20 Carat Custom Diamond Blue Dial Men’s 1984 Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
warranty. Details: Model Number 16014 Brand Rolex Department Men Style Dress/Formal, Luxury Model Rolex
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Men's Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Mens Rolex Datejust 16013 circa 1984 white rolex dial. Sapphire crystal. Steel and 18k yellow gold
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
1980s Ladies Rolex Date Two Tone with Jubilee Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Hicksville, NY
Vintage Ladies Rolex Date from 1984 Two Tone - Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Gold with Jubilee
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Date Yellow Gold Stainless Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Ladies 2tone yellow gold and stainless steel Rolex date wristwatch, circa 1984. DESCRIPTION
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Diamond Bezel Datejust Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this 1984 Ladies Rolex Two Tone 18k & Stainless Steel 31mm Datejust
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 16800 4-Liner Date Black Dial Patina Steel Automatic Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
inspection. This watch was produced in 1984. Details: Brand Rolex Series Submariner Model Number 16800 Box
Rolex Datejust 17013 Steel 18 Karat Yellow Gold White Dial Quartz Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
with a fold over. This watch was produced in 1984. Details: Brand Rolex Series Datejust Model
Rolex Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold President Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Ladies Rolex President 18k yellow gold wrist watch made in 1984. Fully serviced. Original Rolex
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 1984 Date Gold Shell Ref 15505 Quick Set Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1984 Rolex "Date" Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 3 piece Gold Shell with steel back, oyster water
Gold-filled
Rolex Vintage Ref 1024 Gold Shell with Company Logo Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1984 Rolex Reference 1024 Wrist watch, 34 m.m. Gold Shell with Steel back Oyster case
Gold-filled
1984 Men's Rolex Datejust 16014 Silver Tapestry Dial Jubilee Band #21370
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1984 Men's Rolex Datejust Model: 16014 Serial: 8234909 This vintage men's Rolex is set in
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Dial, circa 1984 or 1985
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
Sold
H 0.42 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Date Steel 18K Yellow Gold 1984 Silver Dial Automatic Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Date 69173 is a beautiful Ladie's timepiece that is powered by mechanical
Rolex Datejust 16030 36mm Black Dial Stainless Steel Jubilee Band
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16030 Serial: 8401*** Year: 1984 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16013 Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16013 Serial: 849**** Year: 1984 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Midsize 31mm 68240 MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 68240 Serial: 8103*** Year: 1984 Model: Rolex Datejust Midsize Case Material
Stainless Steel
Rolex President Day Date 18038 36mm Champagne Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18038 Serial: 8491*** Year: 1984 Model: Rolex President Day Date Case
Rolex Datejust Ref 16013 SS and Gold with Black "Boiler Gauge" Dial, circa 1984
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex Datejust Ref 16013 in stainless steel with gold bezel, black "Boiler Gauge" dial, applied
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
1984 Rolex Day-Date Yellow Gold 18038 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Vintage * *Complete with: Box & Service Papers dated 1984 *Case Size: 36mm *Strap: 18K Yellow
Yellow Gold
1984 Rolex Submariner Matte Dial Stainless Steel 16800 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Vintage * *Complete with: Box & Service Papers dated 1984 *Case Size: 40mm *Strap: Stainless
Stainless Steel
1984 Rolex Sea-Dweller Matte Dial Stainless Steel 16660 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Vintage * *Complete with: Box Only dated 1984 *Case Size: 40mm *Strap: Stainless Steel Oyster
Stainless Steel
Rolex Sea-Dweller Transitional Matte Dial circa 1984
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
lightly patina'd luminous. 7.3 million production circa 1984. Rolex SS heavy Oyster Seadweller bracelet
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 5513
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 1984 Rolex Submariner Ref 5513 has an original glossy dial with white gold surroundings on the
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona ref 6263 Box Papers 6.39M serial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
to the U.S. by Rolex USA in May of 1984. Rolex warrantee papers correctly bearing original typed
Rolex Daytona ref. 6263 Box & Papers circa 1980
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
imported to the U.S. by Rolex USA in May of 1984. Rolex warrantee papers correctly bearing original typed
Stainless Steel
Rolex Date Automatic Reference 15000 with a Black Dial, 1984
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1984 Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Ref. 15000 Stainless Steel watch with Original Black Dial with
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Transitional Model Wristwatch Ref 16800 1984
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Submariner ref 16800 Transitional model 8.4 million serial # circa 1984 complete with box and
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Submariner Wristwatch Ref 18038 circa 1984
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Submariner wristwatch, Ref. 18038, transitional model, serial number 8.3
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner Steel Black Dial Automatic Men’s Watch 5513, circa 1984
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Submariner Reference #:5513. Rolex Submariner Steel Black Dial Automatic 40 mm Mens Watch
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust “Snow White” Self-Winding Wristwatch, circa 1984
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An exceptional condition example Rolex 18K gold Datejust ref# 16018 serial# 8.7 million circa 1984
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Forest Green Dial Self Winding Wristwatch circa 1984
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Datejust ref# 16238 serial# 8.2 million circa 1984. 36mm diameter Oyster case
18k Gold
Sold
W 1.58 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch with "Spider Web" Dial circa 1984
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Submariner wristwatch, Ref. 16800, serial number 8.4 million, circa 1984
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President Wristwatch Ref 18038 circa 1984
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Day-Date President wristwatch, Ref. 18038, serial number 8.4 million, circa
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Transitional GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 16758 circa 1984
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold GMT-Master wristwatch, Ref. 16758, serial number 8.3 million, circa 1984
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Submariner Tiffany & Co. ref 16800 circa 1984
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Submariner ref # 16800 retailed by Tiffany & Co. Transitional model Submariner with
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Cream Dial Wristwatch Ref 16550 circa 1984
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer II wristwatch, Ref. 16550, serial number 8.4 million, circa 1984
Stainless Steel
Sold
W 1.07 in Dm 1.07 in
Rolex Lady Steel & Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 67193 circa 1984
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch ref 67193 serial# 8.4 circa
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in
Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King Wristwatch with custom Hunter Green Dial c. 1984
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Air-King wristwatch, Ref. 5500, serial number 8.1 million
Stainless Steel
Sold
W 1.42 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President Wristwatch circa 1984 with Custom Lapis Dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Day-Date President wristwatch, Ref. 18038, serial number 8.4 million, circa
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX Stainless Steel Submariner Ref 16800 Transitional Model circa 1984
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Submariner Ref. 16800, transitional model, circa 1984, with original matte
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Explorer II ref# 16550 Cream Dial circa 1984
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Explorer II ref# 16550 serial # 8.4 million circa 1984 with original white enamel dial
Rolex Steel GMT ref 16750 serial# 8.4 million circa 1984
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS GMT ref 16750 serial # 8.4 million circa 1984 exceptionally mint condition example
Stainless Steel
Rolex SS Explorer II ref 16550 rare "rail" cream dial circa 1984
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Explorer II ref 16550 first generation model with rare "rail" cream dial circa 1984
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel and White Gold Datejust with "Spanish Gold" Dial circa 1984
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel and 18k white gold Datejust, Ref. 16014, 36mm diameter, Oyster case, serial
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage, Certified Authentic
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
, minutes, seconds, date. Luxury watch style. Serial: 81****. Circa: 1984. Watch label: Swiss Made. Rolex
Harry Winston Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring 1.76ct E/VVS1 GIA Cert
By Harry Winston
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A glamorous platinum diamond engagement ring by Harry Winston from The One collection. The ring is set to the centre in a four claw mount with a cushion cut diamond weighing 1.76ct, ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref. 2452J
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
A vintage manual wind Patek Philippe watch from the Calatrava collection, featuring a 35 mm case diameter with a silver white dial and gold hour markers, a seconds subdial on the 6 o...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Rolex Submariner Glossy Gilt Explorer Dial 5513 Steel Automatic Watch, 1964
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 5513 Year: 1964 Serial number: 11xxxxx Reference: C03610 Many have seen Rolex signature design the 3,6,9 known to be the explorer dial as it is frequentl...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$6,699
H 1.03 in W 0.4 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Lady Datejust 26mm 18K White Gold Steel Silver Stick Dial Watch 69174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. No original box and papers. Comes with chronostore ...
Steel
Omega Choreograph Vintage 18k gold wrist watch cal.33.3 1950
By Omega
Located in Berlin, BE
Handaufzugs omega uhr in 18k gelbgold mit lederband und orginaler omega dornschließe cal.33,3 plexiglas uhr weisst leichte gebrauchspuren
18k Gold
1981 Rolex Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Watch 6917 Jubilee Band 26mm #20298
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1981 Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Rolex Model: 6917 Serial: 6773423 This Rolex ladies Datejust is set in 18K yellow gold. 41.7 dwt / 64.85 g Jubilee band with deployment clasp. Fits up...
18k Gold
Rolex Two-Tone Datejust with Factory Original, Dial, Box and Papers circa 2000's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Two-tone CIRCA / YEAR: 2000's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEM...
Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 40mm Submariner Date in steel by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with a unidirectional rotating bezel and a black 60-minute graduation bezel insert. Fitted with a scratch-resistant ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster with Rare Original Dial from 1946
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster / Reference 4365 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1946 DIMENSIONS: Length 39mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Daytona Oyster Cosmograph Silver Dial Big Red Manual Watch, 1985
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 6263 Year: 1985 Serial number: 88xxxxx Reference: OT1587 Case: Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back stamped C.R.S. Dial: ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Day Date President 18248 Bark Champagne Original Diamond Dial 18K Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18248 Serial: L229*** Year: 1989 Model: Rolex Day Date President Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Original Diamond ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex GMT-Master Vintage Black Gilt Dial Pepsi Bezel Pointed Crown Guard 1675
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master Vintage Men's Wristwatch, black gilt dial with hour markers, date at 3 0'clock, a stainless steel bi-directional rotating bezel with a r...
Stainless Steel
Rolex President Day-Date Diamond String & Log Dial Bezel Watch18388
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
ROLEX President Day-Date Diamond String Diamond Log Dial Bezel Watch reference 18388 This Watch Say It. Hardly worn in original condition!! A Rare 36mm circa 1991 18k Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Santos Galbée 29mm Ladies Stainless Steel Watch with Diamond Bezel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos Galbee 29 mm Women's Watch Stainless Steel with Diamond Bezel 1564 This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There a...
Stainless Steel
ICONIC RARE Rolex Submariner Date Flat 4 Kermit
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A true collectors piece! 100% Authentic Rolex Submariner Date KERMIT FLAT 4 BEZEL 40mm reference 16610LV. This listing is for the watch with box including the manual booklet! F Seria...
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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The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
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This model was designed for lefties.
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From understanding the models to choosing among vintage, pre-owned and new watches, here’s our expert advice on finding the best Rolex for you.
As the cache goes on display at London’s Design Museum, we speak to its enigmatic owner about some of his rarest acquisitions.
These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.