Unisex Rolex Date Stainless Steel Watch Oyster White Roman Dial 15010 Circa 1988
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Rolex Date Stainless Steel Watch Oyster White Roman Dial 15010 Circa 1988.
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Unisex Rolex Date Stainless Steel Watch Oyster White Roman Dial 15010 Circa 1988
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Rolex Date Stainless Steel Watch Oyster White Roman Dial 15010 Circa 1988.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Automatic Chronograph, Ref. 16520, Full Set, 1988
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rolex Daytona, Ref. 16520, U serial, Full Set from 1998 with Service Papers from 2008 and 2020, with original certificate. Model: 16520 Movement: Automatic Chronograph Zenith Cas...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1988 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 67193 Two-Tone Automatic Champagne Dial 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
It’s a straightforward Rolex that does not try to be anything else. Why This Configuration Matters The two tone Jubilee and fluted gold bezel are what give this watch its identity.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1988 Rolex Datejust 36 16013 Two-Tone Auto Champagne Diamond Dial 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The 16013 works because it is one of the most recognized watch silhouettes in the world of Rolex. It is a sharp, honest, and exceptionally well-preserved example that offers the char...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1988 Rolex Day-Date 18039 18K White Gold Silver Dial Automatic 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 18039 Model: Day-Date Year: 1988 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 36mm Bezel: 18K White Gold Fluted Bracelet: President Dial: Silver Sunburst Metal: 18K White Gol...
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Rolex Datejust Presidential Diamond Ruby 18K Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1988 Rolex Datejust Presidential automatic watch in 18K yellow gold featuring a fully paved diamond and ruby dial, diamond-set bezel, and a diamond-set presidential bracelet ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1988 Rolex Day Date Rubellite Diamond Dial Ref. 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Brand: Rolex Model: Day Date Rubellite Diamond dial Ref.
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Date with White Face on Black Strap, circa 1988
By Rolex
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Rolex Date model has a simple design that is just as chic and modern today as it was in 1988.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Day Date, Yellow Gold, Model Number 18238, Registered, 1988
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A highly collectable 36 mm blue dial Rolex Day Date in yellow gold.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date, Yellow Gold, Model Number 18238, Registered, 1988
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A highly collectable 36 mm blue dial Rolex Day Date in yellow gold.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date Yellow Gold, Model Number 18238, Registered 1988
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A highly collectable 36 mm blue dial Rolex Day Date in yellow gold.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 16234 Custom Bezel and Dial 1988 Diamond Automatic Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch was produced in 1988. This watch comes with original box and authenticity card.
Vintage 1988 Rolex DateJust Model 69173 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Stainless Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Rolex Model: DateJust 69173 Year: 1988 Material: 18k Yelow Gold and Stainless Steel Dial: Beige Tapestry Case Measurement: 26mm Movement: Automatic Movement Condition: Very Go...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31 68278, 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Ladies Watch, circa 1988
By Rolex
Located in Carmel, IN
This beautiful ladies Rolex watch was recently serviced and runs great! This DateJust 31 features an 18k yellow gold case & bracelet, a custom diamond bezel, and a stunning mother-o...
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust Steel Custom 1.20 Carat Diamond White MOP Dial 1988 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 Mother of Pearl Case Color Steel Display Anal...
Rolex Diamond Day-Date 18138 with Rare Bezel Circa 1988
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The President bracelet is beautifully preserved. Made circa 1988, this watch will only grow more collectable and valuable over time.
18k Gold
Rolex Lady Datejust Wristwatch Ref 69178, 18K Yellow Gold, Champagne Dial, 1988
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
A full set, comprising: inner and outer tapestry box with 69178 and gold tone stickers, handkerchief, Your Rolex Oyster booklet (1987), Rolex Datejust booklet (1988), warranty papers...
Vintage 1988 Rolex DayDate Model 18078 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Stick Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Rolex Model: DayDate 18078 Year: 1988 Material: 18k Yellow Gold Dial: Black and Gold Stick Case Measurement: 36mm Movement: Automatic Condition: Very Good Weight: 78 Grams Si...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1988 Rolex GMT II Stainless Steel and 18k Gold, "Rootbeer" Dial Model 16713
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The original maker of the watch is not under any obligation to service watches sold by Stephanie Windsor.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex 68273, 1988
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4020 Model: 68273 Serial: R72**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 1st January 1988 Case Diameter: 31 mm Case Size: 31mm Box and Papers: Box and Guarantee Movement: Aut...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 26mm Diamond Bezel 18K Two Tone Gold Jubilee Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Women's Wristwatch 18K Rolex Lady-Datejust 26mm Ref. 67193 two-tone stainless steel and 18k yellow gold vintage 1988 watch featuring a jubilee bracelet and ~1.00 carat custom d...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1988 Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel White Roman Automatic Men's Watch 16234
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This 1988 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 16234 features a stainless-steel case paired with an 18k white gold fluted bezel and a crisp white Roman numeral dial. Powered by Rolex...
Stainless Steel
1988 Rolex Ladies 69173 Two Tone Watch Champagne Diamond Dial Jubilee Band
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1988 Rolex Ladies Two Tone Watch Model: 69173 Serial: R226206 26mm case Champagne dial with 10 diamond markers Gold and stainless jubilee band.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16234 Custom Bezel and Dial 1988 Diamond Automatic Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch was produced in 1988. This watch comes with original box and authenticity card.
Rolex Datejust 16234 Custom Bezel and Dial 1988 Diamond Automatic Men’s Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch was produced in 1988. This watch comes with original box and authenticity card.
Vintage Rolex Submariner 5513 Black Dial Stainless Steel 1988 Unpolished
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 5513 Serial: R929*** Year: 1988 Model: Submariner Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Black Dial: Black Face: Acry...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Lady Datejust Silver Dial Diamond Indexes 69174, 1988
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex Model: 69174 Year: 1988 Serial number: L7xxxxx Reference: C04625 Case: 26mm in diameter without crown; Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous w/inner case ...
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Papers, Box, And Original Dial circa, 1988
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1988 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 34mm ...
Stainless Steel
1988 Rolex Day Date Lilac Stella Ref. 18238
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Yes, its Lilac Stellar is probably the best word to describe this marvelous Rolex Day Date 18238 from 1988 featuring the uber rare, almost elusive Lilac Stella dial.
18k Gold
1988 Rolex Datejust Steel & Yellow Gold 68273 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
PLEASE CONTACT US SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. ** SERVICE HISTORY * This watch has received a Rolex accredited service in line with our exacting standards. ** PROVENANCE * ...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 16233, circa 1988
By Rolex
Located in Epsom, Surrey
This Rolex has undergone a thorough inspection and service to ensure all aspects of the watch are as they should be to meet our high standards for sale.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Airking Oyster Perpetual Automatic Wristwatch 1988
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Airking ref 5500 L4 serial # circa 1988. Wonderful commemorative gift for 1988 birth-years and wedding anniversaries. Featuring 34mm diameter Oyster case with ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Date Wristwatch Ref 15307 circa 1988
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1988. This watch includes a one year warranty from the time of purchase for accurate timekeeping.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies Stainless Steel Blue Dial Oyster Date, Circa 1988
By Rolex
Located in New Orleans, LA
This timeless Ladies Rolex is completed with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet and smooth bezel. The rich blue dial adds the perfect pop of color to any outfit. This timepiece is ci...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Airking Wristwatch Ref 5500 circa 1988
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Explanation about sizes of vintage Rolex watches: 36mm full size man's Datejust or Day-Date President. 34mm man's Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, or Oyster Perpetual Date.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1988
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, Ref. 1016, R serial number, circa 1988, with hack feature.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual self winding Wristwatch, circa 1988
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 18K YG ref 14208 circa 1988. Featuring 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel and sapphire crystal and original champagne dial with applied gold indexes and gil...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex yellow gold Day Date Automatic Wristwatch ref 18038, circa 1988
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exceptional condition example Rolex 18K YG Day Date ref 18038 serial # 9.3 million circa 1988. Featuring a 36mm diameter case with fluted bezel, sapphire crystal, and classic origin...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 5513, circa 1988
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Quite unusual for this era, but as you can see, a watch that we think is exceptional and warrants your attention!
Stainless Steel
Rolex Midsize Datejust Tiffany & Co ref 68274 circa 1988 Box & Papers+
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex midsize Datejust ref 68274 and L3 serial # circa 1988 retailed by Tiffany & Co and complete with Rolex Tiffany & Co papers, inner and outer Tiffany & Co box, numbered hang tag,...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
ROLEX Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 16570 circa 1988
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer II wristwatch, Ref. 16570, serial L5, circa 1988, white enamel dial with black luminous surrounds and patinaed luminous indexes and hands. With stainle...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Day Date President Ref# 18239 18 Karat White Gold, circa 1988
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K White Gold Day Date President ref# 18239, L serial # circa 1988.
White Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold GMT-Master II Wristwatch ref 16718 circa 1988
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold GMT-Master II Wristwatch, ref 16718 serial number L2 circa 1988. 40mm Oyster case with bronze 24 hour bezel and sapphire crystal.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Gold Lady President ref 69278 circa 1988
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K gold lady President ref 69278 serial # 9.7 million circa 1988. 27mm diameter lady Datejust head with textured bark finish bezel and hidden clasp presidential bracelet. Synt...
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Lady Datejust Onyx President Wristwatch Ref 69178 circa 1988
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual President ref 69178 serial #L3 circa 1988. 27 x 33mm 18K yellow gold case with fluted bezel and sapphire crystal.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Gold Day Date President, ref 18238 circa 1988
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K YG Day Date President, ref 18238 single quik model with sapphire cystal and quick set date movement. 36mm diameter case with fluted bezel and champagne tapestry dial with g...
18k Gold
Rolex Submariner Gold & Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch 16803
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
**Bank wire only at this price** Ref 16803. Circa 1988. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Sport Rolex Submariner 16803 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a 18k & ...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 17013
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Circa 1988 Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Rolex Oyster Quartz 17013 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a 18k & Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainles...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Day Date 36mm Yellow Gold 18038 Box Yes/ Papers No 1988
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold Condition: Pre-Owned Reference Number: 18038 Year: 1988 Model: Day Date 36mm Movement: Automatic Movement Case Diameter/Width: 36mm Crystal: Scratch Resistant...
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 16233 1988
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 16233 1988.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari BB 19 2T Quartz Round Dial Tubogas Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A signature Bvlgari Tubogas wristwatch, reference BB 19 2T, crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and designed with the house’s unmistakable flexible Tubogas bracelet. The compact 19mm rou...
Gold, 18k Gold
$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex x Loree Rodkin Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date crafted in 18k yellow gold, customised by jewellery designer Loree Rodkin. The watch features a champagne dial with baton hour markers, day aperture...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
$10,900Sale Price|20% Off
Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust Custom Blue Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel Two Tone
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Datejust REFRENCE: 16233 SIZE: 36mm CASE: 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel DIAL: Custom Blue with Diamonds BEZEL: Custom Yellow Gold with Diamonds BAND: Jubile...
Diamond, White Diamond, Mixed Metal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainl...
1981 Rolex Datejust 31 President 6827 18K Yellow Gold Watch White Roman #24681
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1981 Rolex 18K Yellow Gold President Datejust 31 Watch Model: 6827 Serial: 6703098 This elegant Rolex midsize watch is set in solid 18K gold. 31mm case with fluted bezel White ro...
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18k Yellow Gold Custom Diamond Dial Bezel Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Custom Diamond dial and bezel. Comes with the gift box. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 69173 Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Sty...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 18kt Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Mens Rolex- Datejust Date: 1972 36 mm Preowned Reference: 1600 18kt yellow and stainless steel
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Automatic 18K Gold & Stainless Steel Men's Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The Rolex 1995 Oyster Perpetual Datejust is a classic example of Rolex's timeless elegance and durability. The attractive fluted bezel and center links of the Oyster bracelet and ce...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, Steel
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 Stainless Steel Air-King with Custom Green Dial And Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diamete...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16233 Champagne Dial Watch in 18K Yellow Gold & Steel, 1990s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 16233 automatic two tone with a champagne sunburst dial from the early 90s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measurements include a...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Omega 14Kt Solid Gold Watch Mid Century Watch with Original Waffle Dial
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Reference 6550 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 32mm M...
14k Gold
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. The watch shows minor signs of wear. No original box and paper. Comes with seller's box. Brand & Model Details: Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 69173 Model N...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare, Bulls Eye Dial from 1958 Caliber 1060
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6552 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1958 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm Length X Diamet...
Stainless Steel
$7,590
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Watch 79173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Model Number: 79173 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model: Rolex Datejust 7917...
Yellow Gold, Steel
2015, Lady's DateJust Rolex Watch #179173
By Rolex
Located in Troy, MI
Estate Rolex lady's Datejust style# 179173 in stainless steel & 18 karat yellow gold with champagne dial, diamond markers, fluted bezel & Jubilee bracelet. Excellent condition. All ...
Diamond
$9,350
H 1.42 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust 36mm Jubilee 18K Gold Steel Champagne Dial Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned. Good condition. No original box and papers. Comes with a chronostore box. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model Name: Datejust 16233 Model Number: 16233 Style: Luxury T...
18k Gold, 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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A fresh palette of dial colors and technological advances have elevated this classic watch model.
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.