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 men's watch is a true collector's item.
Steel
Vintage 1984 Rolex Datejust 16013 Two-Tone Champagne Tapestry Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Foundational Two-Tone Rolex The Datejust is the benchmark against which all other daily watches are measured.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1984 Rolex Day-Date 18K YG 18238 Auto Champagne Diamond 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Old money energy in watch form This 1984 Day-Date comes from a time when these were purchased for daily wear, not tucked away. Solid 18k yellow gold case, fluted bezel, President br...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1984 Rolex Day-Date 18038 18K YG Champagne Linen Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Definitive Gold Rolex The Day-Date has been the top of the Rolex catalog since its introduction in 1956.
18k Gold
Vintage 1984 Rolex Day-Date 18038 18K YG Champagne Diamond Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
It also marked the transition to a sapphire crystal, adding modern durability to the classic design. This 1984 example, rendered entirely in 18k yellow gold with a factory diamond di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1984 Rolex Datejust 36 16014 White Gold Bezel Auto Silver Linen Dial 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Definitive Daily Driver This watch works because it is the ultimate entry point into vintage Rolex that does not feel like a compromise. It has the modern convenience of the qui...
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
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 as a daily watch, not a safe queen.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 Grey Dial Stainless Steel Ladies Watch Circa 1984
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. It is a genuine Rolex which has b...
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: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Pepsi- Red and Blue Di...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 Silver Index Dial Steel Watch W/G Bezel Circa 1984
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. It is a genuine Rolex which has b...
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 Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Jubilee Band Bezel: Black Dial: Black Nipple Dial ...
18k Gold
1984 Rolex Explorer II 16550 Black Dial Stainless Steel Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
If you want a special vintage Rolex then I would whole-heartedly recommend this 1984 Rolex Explorer II reference number 16550.
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 Silver Dial with Applied Steel Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Original Rolex Stainless...
Vintage 1984 Rolex 16800 Stainless Steel Submariner Open 6 & 9
By Rolex
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this Vintage 1984 Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner 16800. This classic and highly sought after Rolex sport watch features a 40mm stainless steel case, factory...
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.
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 is set in stainless steel and yellow gold Case is 26mm without the crown Silver d...
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 Yellow gold Jubilee band - stretch to band as shown in pictures - fits up to 6 1/4" w...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1984 Rolex 34 MM Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King Snoopy Watch
By Rolex
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round cream-colored concentric dial watch face featuring steel stick numerals Centering a linear illustration of the Peanuts character Snoopy - sitting with a smile and ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Day-Date President 18048 Box & Papers 2-Year Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this 1984 Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Day-Date 36mm President 18048 Single-Quick with the original box and papers.
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 watch offers the robustness of a newer piece, yet the authentic vintage look of a plas...
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. Exceptional, mint condition, a future collectable that offers handsome style and a bit more r...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II White Dial Steel Automatic Men’s Years 1984 Watch 16550
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch was produced in 1984. Brand Rolex Series Explorer II Model Number 16550 Box No Papers No Production Year 1984 Movement Automatic Self Wind Gender Mens Case Material Stain...
Rolex Submariner 5513, Gloss Dial, Tritium T Swiss 25, Ghost Bezel, Year 1984...
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
In summary, this is a stand out 5513 Rolex Submariner, with UK provenance from 1984 to date and certainly worthy of any very serious collection and without doubt one of the very best...
Rolex Datejust Steel 1.20 Carat Custom Diamond Blue Dial Men’s 1984 Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Details: Model Number 16014 Brand Rolex Department Men Style Dress/Formal, Luxury Model Rolex Datejust 16014 Band Color Steel Dial Color Blue Case Color Steel Display Analog Year Man...
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Men's Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Mens Rolex Datejust 16013 circa 1984 white rolex dial.
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 Bracelet Champagne Stick Dial Sapphire Crystal Fits up to 7 inches 26mm Case ...
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: Rolex Date 18k yellow gold and stainless steel 26 mm women's wristwatch, circa 1984, r...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Diamond Bezel Datejust Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this 1984 Ladies Rolex Two Tone 18k & Stainless Steel 31mm Datejust.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 17013 Steel 18 Karat Yellow Gold White Dial Quartz Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch was produced in 1984. Details: Brand Rolex Series Datejust Model Oysterquartz Model Number 17013 Serial 8****** Reference Number Production Year 1984 Movement Quartz : B...
Rolex Submariner 16800 4-Liner Date Black Dial Patina Steel Automatic Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch was produced in 1984. Details: Brand Rolex Series Submariner Model Number 16800 Box No Papers No Production Year 1984 Movement Automatic Self Wind Gender Mens Case Materi...
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.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1984 Rolex Datejust 16014 18K WG Bezel Silver Sunburst Dial 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Definition Of Versatile Luxury The reference 16014 is the quintessential "all-occasion" Rolex. Produced in 1984, this model represents the perfect bridge between vintage charm a...
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
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 resistant case, Caliber 3035 automatic, self winding movement with Quick setting date fe...
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 with fluted 18K white gold bezel Jubilee band has some stretch as shown a...
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 Steel CIRCA: 1984 / 1985 DIMENSIONS: 39mm X 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Wi...
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Rolex Date Steel 18K Yellow Gold 1984 Silver Dial Automatic Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch was produced in 1984. This watch comes with a Chronostore presentation box and authenticity card.
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: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial...
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 Band: 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18k Yellow Go...
Stainless Steel
While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.
Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.
But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.
But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.
Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.
The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.
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Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
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