Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15053, 34mm stainless steel, champagne dial, c 1989
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our lovely and unusual Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, reference 15053 features a 34mm stainless steel and 18k yellow gold case with champagne dial and Oyster bracelet in stainless stee...
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Silver Dial Diamond/Sapphire Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wat...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Silver Index Dial Steel Watch Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wat...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date from Early 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 15000 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Black Dial, circa 1970s
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
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15000 34mm 1980s Mens Automatic All Original RA777
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15000 all-stainless steel automatic, c.1984, all original, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmake...
Stainless Steel
$7,040Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15000 34mm 1980s Mens Automatic All Original RA776
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15000 all-stainless steel automatic, c.1983, all original, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmak...
Stainless Steel
$5,760Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15000 34mm 1980s Mens Automatic All Original RA771
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15000 all-stainless steel automatic, c.1981, all original, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmak...
Stainless Steel
$7,400Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex 34mm 18k Yellow gold and Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Date 34mm White White Dial Roman Numeral Accent Dial 2 Tone Oyster Band Creator: Rolex Design: Datejust Watch Datejust Collection Case Material: 18k Gold and Stainless Steel S...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 15000 34mm 1980s Mens Vintage Automatic RA777B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15000 automatic, c.1984, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed black di...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 15000 34mm 1980s Mens Vintage Automatic RA776B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref 15000 automatic, c.1983, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed blac...
Stainless Steel
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 15000 34mm 1980s Mens Vintage Automatic RA771B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref 15000 automatic, c.1981, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed dial, R...
Stainless Steel
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 1988 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 67193 Two-Tone Automatic Champagne Dial 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Oyster Perpetual Before It Got Loud This Lady Datejust is a clean example of how Rolex approached smaller Oyster Perpetuals in the late 1980s. Two tone case, fluted gold bezel, ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ref 1510 Oyster Perpetual Date Mens 35mm 1980s Vintage Automatic RA753C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Versatile luxury, Men's Rolex Oyster 15010 Date automatic, c.1983, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed dial, applied bato...
Stainless Steel
$5,840Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1510 35mm Mens 1980s Automatic All Original RA753
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic luxury, Men's all-stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 15010 Date automatic, c.1983, all original, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmak...
Stainless Steel
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1510 35mm Mens 1980s Vintage Automatic RA753B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster 15010 Date automatic, c.1983, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed dial, applied ba...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Rare Original Black Dial 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 16030 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Factory Original Silver Dial 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 16000 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel & White Gold Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIO...
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual With Custom Sage Green Dial circa, 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diam...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Rare Original Black Dial Mid 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 16030 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 4...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare White Dial, circa 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 15000 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Late 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 2-Tone With Factory Original Black Dial 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 16000 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel & White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / S...
Stainless Steel, Gold
1986 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15037 14K YG Dark Blue Diamond Dial Auto 34 mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Dial In Solid Gold The reference 15037 represents a classic era for the Oyster Perpetual Date, executed entirely in 14K yellow gold. While the model itself is a cornerstone o...
14k Gold, 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 bezel. Grey Rolex design dial with gold hands and Arabic numeral hour markers. Dat...
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 bezel. Champagne dial with gold hands and stick index markers. Date display at...
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 bezel. Champagne dial with gold hands and stick index markers. Date display at the...
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16014 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16014 Men's Watch. Stainless steel 36mm case. 18k white gold bezel. Silver dial with steel hands and markers. Date aperture with quickset function. St...
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 Stationary bezel. Champagne dial with luminous gold hands and index hour markers. Minu...
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16014 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16014 Men's Watch 36mm Stainless Steel case. White Gold Stationary bezel. Silver dial with Luminous Steel hands and index hour markers. Minute mark...
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69173 Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust Professional 69173 Ladies Watch. 26mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold Stationary bezel. Champagne dial with Luminous gold hands and index hour markers. Minute ma...
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Automatic Wristwatch, 1980s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Beautiful Factory Silver Dial with Applied Hour Markers Stainless Engine-Turned Stainless Steel Case 34mm in size Features Rolex A...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch, 1980s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch Factory Champagne Dial with Applied Stick Numeral Markers 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel 36mm in size Rolex Calibre Base 303...
18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69173 Tapestry Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Tapestry Dial Ladies Watch. Reference 69173. 26 mm stainless steel case. 18k yellow gold fluted bezel. Champagne tapestry dial with yellow gold hands ...
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 dial with luminous gold hands and index hour markers. Minute markers on the outer dia...
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Metairie, LA
The Rolex Date Oyster Perpetual DateJust is one of the most sought-after men’s luxury time piece in the world. It is a symbol of status. A Southern estate piece. Circa 1988. This ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
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 bezel. Champagne diamond dial with gold hands and stick index markers. Date displa...
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Metairie, LA
There is a reason why the Rolex DateJust has been the most sought-after luxury timepiece in the world for the last 80 years. From a noble New Orleans estate. This watch is in absol...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69178 18 Karat Gold President Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 69178 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch. 26mm 18K yellow gold case with a fluted bezel. Champagne dial with gold hands and gold tone indexes hour markers. Quickset date di...
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4345 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Model Ref: 1002 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With: Box Only Dial: White Roman Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movement: Automatic Water...
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Stainless Steel 15210
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Reference: COM1652 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Date Model Reference: 15210 Age: Circa 1989 Gender: Unisex Box and Papers: Xupes Presentation Box Dial: Silver Baton Gl...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual, Ref 67193
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our very attractive Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual, reference 67193, features a 26mm stainless steel case with 18k yellow gold bezel , champagne dial and stainless steel and 18k yellow ...
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 67514, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference #: 67514. Womens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Silver 31 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Rolex Perpetual Oyster Two Tone Watch Gold Champagne Dial
By Rolex
Located in Media, PA
Rolex Wristwatch with Champagne Gold Dial Model Datejust Two Tone 16013 1989 Model L945475 36MM Size Case In Perfect Working Order Has normal use ware but no damage Can be worn by M...
18k Gold
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Clean, classic and timeless, this iconic lady’s Rolex Oyster Perpetual will be at home with formal, casual or professional attire and will certainly become your favorite new accessor...
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This is a great piece that is just modern enough to wear every day. This watch comes with its original riveted Rolex Oyster bracelet. Collectors know this is a nearly impossible brac...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1038 Automatic Unisex Watch Two-Tone 18k YG
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1038 Automatic Unisex Watch Two-Tone 18k YG 34mm
Rare Wood Dial Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 18248 Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Gents Wristwatch, rare wood dial with applied hour markers, day aperture at 12 0'clock, date aperture at 3 0'clock, a fixed 18k yellow go...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Perpetual Oyster Stainless Steel Datejust Silver Dial
By Rolex
Located in Media, PA
Rolex Wristwatch with Silver Dial 1602 Model Model Datejust 36MM Size Case In Perfect Working Order Has normal use ware but no damage Can be worn by Men or Women No Box or Papers ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Perpetual Oyster Two Tone Watch Silver Dial
By Rolex
Located in Media, PA
Rolex Wristwatch with Silver Dial 1981 Model 7295385 Serial Number Model Datejust Two Tone 16013 36MM Size Case In Perfect Working Order Has normal use ware but no mechanical damage...
18k Gold
Rolex Perpetual Oyster Two Tone Watch Silver Dial
By Rolex
Located in Media, PA
Rolex Wristwatch with Silver Dial 1981 Model 7295385 Serial Number Model Datejust Two Tone 16013 36MM Size Case In Perfect Working Order Has normal use ware but no mechanical damage...
18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15053 White Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15053 Mens Watch. 34mm stainless steel case. 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. White dial with luminous gold tone hands and Roman numeral hour marker. Date di...
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.