$7,900
H 0.48 in W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16000 Datejust 36mm Mens 1980s Vintage Automatic RA762B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Ref 16000 Datejust automatic, c.1986, in excellent running
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 69178 18K Yellow Gold Red Vignette Oyster Bracelet Watch & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69178 Ladies Watch. This exquisite watch features a 26mm 18K yellow
18k Gold
$8,900
H 0.48 in W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16000 Mens 36mm 1980s Automatic All Original RA762
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Men's all-stainless steel Rolex Oyster Datejust ref.16000 automatic, c.1986, all
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Estate 18k Lady Datejust Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Narberth, PA
. Additionally, the face is decorated with the Rolex logo and signature, and the words "OYSTER PERPETUAL DATEJUST
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,112Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s RA549B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dazzling iconic classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s RA549
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust diamond
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Set Automatic 1980s RA548
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust automatic
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$7,112Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Set Automatic 1980s RA548B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust automatic
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,320Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 36mm 18k SS Automatic 1980s Swiss NA103R
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16013
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,368Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 36mm 18k SS Automatic 1980s Vintage NA106G
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16013
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,320Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 36mm 18k SS Automatic 1980s Swiss NA103
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16013
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Men's Wristwatch 16013 Stainless YellowGold 18k Automatic 1YrWnty
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Stamps: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Swiss Made
Rolex President Datejust 69178 Ladies 26mm Ruby Diamond Dial 18K Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex President Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69178 factory ruby and diamond dial in 18k yellow gold
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,112Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond MOP Dial Automatic 1980s RA552B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A dazzling iconic classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond MOP Dial Automatic 1980s RA552
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dazzling classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust diamond
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex OP Date 34mm 14k Gold Champagne Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1986 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date in 14K yellow gold featuring 34mm case with a champagne
Gold, 14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16013 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16013 Mens Watch. Stainless steel 36mm case. 18k yellow gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16013 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16013 Mens Watch. Stainless steel 36mm case. 18k yellow gold fluted
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 68273 Midsize Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 68273 Midsize Watch. 31mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16013 Men's Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16013 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold fluted bezel. Champagne
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16013 Diamond Dial Men's Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16013 Mens Watch. Stainless steel 36mm case. 18k yellow gold fluted
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16000 Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This Rolex Oyster Datejust 16000 watch is made in 18K yellow gold and stainless steel. It is in
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 69178 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69178 Ladies Watch. 26mm 18K yellow gold case with a fluted bezel
Yellow Gold
Rolex Gold Rare String Dial Ruby and Diamond Datejust 69068 Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ladies Wristwatch, rare champagne decorated string
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Rolex Oyster 16253 Datejust Turn-O-Graph 18k SS Mens 36mm 1980s Automatic RA672
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sporty Luxury, Men's 18K gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref.16253 Turn-O
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
18 karat 2-Tone Rolex Datejust 31 mm Watch 4ctw Diamond Pave Dial and Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
UAs a fully reconditioned 1980s Rolex watch, this 18 karat 2-Tone Datejust 31 mm timepiece boasts a
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
1970 Rolex Oyster Precision Classic Vintage Mens Domino's Pizza Watch - SS
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
diameter than an Oysterdate and Oyster Perpetual non-Datejust watches - it's diameter is just one
Stainless Steel
Rolex 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s Vintage RA556
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Ref.16013 COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE : Switzerland
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Men's Two-Tone Jubilee Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch 16013 1986
By Rolex
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Rolex Men's Two-Tone Jubilee Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch 16013 1986 Model #16013 Serial
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16013 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16013 Mens Watch. Stainless steel 36mm case. 18k yellow gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16013 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16013 Mens Watch. Stainless steel 36mm case. 18k yellow gold fluted
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Automatic Wristwatch, 1980s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch Factory Sand Colored 'Buckley' Dial with
18k Gold
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold 36mm Oyster Perpetual Datejust Automatic Wristwatch 16018
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch Factory Sand Colored 'Buckley' Dial with
18k Gold
Sold
W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perceptual Date Wristwatch Ref 15000 circa 1986
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch, Ref. 15000, circa 1986. 34mm case with
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 18 Karat 16613 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16013 Mens Watch. Stainless steel 36mm case. 18k yellow gold fluted
Rolex Stainless Steel Date Wristwatch with Custom-Colored Dial circa 1986
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch, Ref. 15000, serial number 9.0 million
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Airking Wristwatch, circa 1986 with custom color dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Airking, ref 5500, serial # R3 circa 1986. 34mm diameter case with smooth
Stainless Steel
Sold
W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in
Rolex Stainless Steel Airking Wristwatch circa 1986 with Custom Cobalt Blue Dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Airking wristwatch, Ref. 5500, serial number L6, circa 1986
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Date Wristwatch Ref 15000 with Custom-Colored Dial
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date, Ref. 15000, serial 8.7 million, circa 1985. 34mm case
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16013 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16013 Mens Watch. Stainless steel 36mm case. 18k yellow gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A stainless steel and eighteen carat gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust reference 16013. The
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Vintage Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Metairie, LA
with Gold Arabic Numeral Indicators-Rare Bezel Color: 18k Gold Fluted Type: Rolex Oyster Perpetual
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
On Hold|$33,500
H 9.5 in W 11.75 in D 6 in
Hermes Birkin 30 Classic Hermes Orange Birkin Gold Hardware RARE
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Birkin 30 Classic Hermes Orange Birkin Ultra coveted and ultra rare combination- classic Hermes Orange has been out of production for many years! Brand New in Box in Store Fr...
Hermes Ostrich Skin Constance Long Wallet
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Ostrich Skin Constance Long Wallet Sapphire blue Ostrich skin with large 'H' closure in palladium hardware. Front flap opens to tonal, partitioned interior with card slots a...
18 kt Gold Omega Collectors Wrist Watch, Caliber 321, Reference OT 2955 3
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Omega Chronograph, Collectors in amazing condition ! Reference OT 2955 3 Movement : Mechanical Manual Winding Caliber 321 Case : 18 Kt solid Gold, 35 mm Strap : Leather, Omega Gol...
18k Gold, Gold
$17,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.18 in W 1.22 in Dm 9 in L 9 in
CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An automatique Ceinture large wrist-watch designed by Cartier. This is the rare large model of the Ceinture automatique wristwatch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of C...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Versace F/W 2005 Runway Campaign Halter High Slit Slip Evening Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace F/W 2005 Runway Campaign Halter High Slit Slip Evening Dress Gown IT 42 Look 49 from the Fall 2005 Collection. Featured in the Fall 2005 Campaign. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ...
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Turquoise Vintage Alhambra Necklace 18k White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
A rare and authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise 'Alhambra' Necklace creation crafted in 18K White Gold. This special necklace accompanies a Letter of Authenticity from Van Clee...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Christian Dior by John Galliano teal double-layered knitted lace dress, ss 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior teal slip dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Double-layered ▪ Fine knitted lace ▪ Antique gold lamé ribbon criss-cross appliqués ▪ Gold lurex underdress ▪ Two-t...
On Hold|$38,486
Size: approx. FR36 - UK8 - US4
Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This rare, likely one-of-a-kind Azzedine Alaïa couture dress from the Fall-Winter 1990 collection is crafted from metallic gold lamé with a mosaic-like sequin overlay, creating a str...
Vivienne Westwood Corset SS 1992 Runway Worn Rare Collectors black lace ICONIC
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
HOLY GRAIL Vivienne Westwood Spring/Summer 1992 Collection - a piece that fuses historical seduction with punk-era provocation. Rendered in semi sheer mesh and embroidered black lac...
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 12.00 Carat Pink Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. This item has been appraised by the exp...
Pink Diamond
$1,711
Size: ONE SIZE
1970's CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Leather Canvas Trotter Monogram Suitcase Luggage Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
A decadent, luxury 1970's CHRISTIAN DIOR suitcase with art deco 'CD' detail buckle. A sturdy, yet elegantly constructed Christian Dior case made from rich, Smooth Chocolate brown le...
Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara/Necklace and Earrings
Located in London, England
An extremely elegant late Victorian sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and earring set, in silver and gold, circa 1900’s. This beautifully handcrafted tiara can be effortlessly...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Syna Turquoise Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise beads 23 carats Diamonds 0.10 carat approx. Limited edition These luxurious Candy Blue Topaz and Moon Quartz Earrings featu...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
F/W 2001 Bob Mackie 'Foreign Intrigue' Runway Beaded Purple Mini Slip Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Bob Mackie’s Fall/Winter 2001 'Foreign Intrigue' collection, this purple mini slip dress features intricate beadwork in swirling and diagonal patterns. The sheer base is adorned...
GIA Certified 10.78 Carat Heart Cut Pink Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings in 18k
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
10.78 carat total natural fancy pink diamond stud earring masterpiece. Featuring 18 natural fancy color pink diamonds and 8 GIA certificates. Color gradings ranging from Faint-Pink t...
Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hermes Birkin 25 Jaune Poussin Bag Palladium Hardware Togo Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in gorgeous Jaune Poussin. Togo leather with fresh palladium hardware. This gentle pale yellow is lovely twist on a neutral Hermes ...
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.
Find vintage Rolex watches, bracelets and more on 1stDibs.
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.
If you think this looks like the Rolex Kermit, you're correct.
This model was designed for lefties.
Learn the devious techniques that counterfeiters use to sell inauthentic pieces at authentic prices. Of course, you don't have to worry about that on 1stDibs, where every seller of Rolex watches is highly vetted.
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.