Sold|$9,624
Rolex 16803 Submariner Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 16803 Model: Submariner Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 40mm Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire Bezel: 18k yellow gold rotating bezel with black inse...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Sold|$11,450
Rolex Ladies Bark President Gold 69278 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Bark President Gold Watch 69278 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold with bark bezel (26 mm). Blue dial with stick hour markers . ...
Sold|$3,413
Rolex Datejust ladies 6317 watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
REF W3093 MODEL NUMBER 6317 SERIAL NUMBER 605**** CONDITION 8 - Good condition GENDER Ladies AGE 1980 CASE DIAMETER 26 mm CASE SIZE 26mm BOX & PAPERS Xupes Presentation Pouch...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Oyster President Datejust Watch Factory Diamond Bezel 18 Karat Gold
By Rolex
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Incredible ladies Rolex datejust perpetual wristwatch. This stunning, high quality designer timepiece is embellished with shimmering natural diamonds and is made of 18 karat yellow g...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$3,884
Rolex Datejust 69190 White Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69190 Ladies Watch. 26mm stainless steel case with stainless steel bezel. White dial with gold hands and gold index hour marker. Quickset date display...
Rolex Datejust 69174 Diamond Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 69174 Ladies Watch. 26mm Stainless Steel Case with 18K White Gold fluted bezel. Silver dial with Luminous Steel hands and factory diamond hour markers. Minute markers ...
Rolex Datejust 69173 Champagne Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 69173 Ladies Watch. 26mm stainless steel case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. Champagne dial with gold hands and index hour markers. Minute markers on the outer dia...
Sold|$7,874
Rolex Datejust 16233 Sliver Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. 18K Yellow Gold fluted bezel. Silver dial with gold hands and gold index hour markers. Date display at the 3 o'clock pos...
Sold|$19,899
Rolex Day Date 18038 President Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Day-Date President 18038 Men's Watch. 36MM 18k Yellow gold case with fluted bezel. Silver dial with gold hands and index hour markers. Date display at the 3 o'clock position. D...
Rolex Datejust 16013 Men's Watch Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 16013 Mens Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. 18k Yellow Gold fluted bezel. Champagne dial with gold hands and index hour markers. Minute markers on the outer dial. Da...
Sold|$6,699
Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. 18k Yellow Gold fluted bezel. Silver dial with gold hands and index hour markers. Minute markers on the outer dial. Date ...
Sold|$6,299
Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. 18k Yellow Gold fluted bezel. Silver dial with gold hands and index hour markers. Minute markers on the outer dial. Date ...
Rolex Datejust 69173 Ladies Watch Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 69173 Ladies Watch. 26mm Stainless Steel case. 18K Yellow Gold fluted bezel. Champagne dial with gold hands and index hour markers. Minute markers on the outer dial. D...
Sold|$18,000
Rolex 18038 Day Date Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 18038 Model: Day Date Case Material: 18k yellow gold Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire Bezel: Diamond bezel (aftermarket) Dial: Mother of pear...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX Tiffany & Co. Dial Explorer
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Classic 36mm Explorer in Stainless Steel, this one especially desirable for its Tiffany & Co. signed dial. Handsomeness and understated elegance at its finest!
Stainless Steel
Sold|$20,182
Rolex Day-Date Champagne Dial 18238
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 36mm yellow gold Day-Date by Rolex. Featuring a champagne dial with applied hour markers and a yellow-gold fluted bezel. Equipped with a yellow gold president bracelet and a conce...
18k Gold
Sold|$5,249
Rolex Datejust 16014 Silver Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16014 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case. 18K white gold fluted bezel. Silver dial with steel hands and index hour markers. Minute markers on the o...
Silver
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold GMT-Master Wristwatch with Root Beer-Dial
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A handsome sport watch/dress watch hybrid that offers the robustness of a contemporary watch, coupled with a vintage look. This watch is no longer offered from Rolex in stainless ste...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Sold|$5,665
Rolex 6917 Date Roman Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 6917 Model: Date Case Material: Stainless steel Case Diameter: 26mm Crystal: Sapphire crystal (scratch resistant) Bezel: 18k yellow gold fluted bezel Dial: White ro...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Sold|$16,900
Rolex Day-Date Bark Finish President
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Day-Date 36 REFRENCE: 18078 SIZE: 36mm CASE: 18k Yellow Gold DIAL: Champagne BEZEL: 18k Yellow Gold Bark Finish BAND: President 18k Yellow Gold Bark Finish MOVEME...
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Submariner 5513 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 5513 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 103752 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Rolex Model: Submariner Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanical: Automatic...
Stainless Steel
Sold|$6,995
Rolex 16013 Datejust Champagne Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 16013 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless steel Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal: Plastic Bezel: 18k yellow gold fluted bezel Dial: Champagne Dial with yellow gold ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
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
Sold|$5,895
Rolex 16014 Datejust White Roman Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 16014 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless steel Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal: Plastic Bezel: Stainless Steel fluted bezel Dial: White silver roman dial with dat...
Stainless Steel
Sold|$7,540
Rolex Datejust 36 Two Tone Reference 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Rolex 16013 is a classic timepiece that exudes elegance and sophistication. Launched in the 1980s, this model belongs to the renowned Rolex Datejust collection, which is celebrat...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 68278 Diamond Anniversary Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 68278 Ladies Watch. 31mm 18k yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. Champagne Anniversary dial with gold hands and original factory diam...
Rolex Datejust 68273 Midsize Champagne Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 68273 Ladies Watch. 31mm stainless steel case. 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. Champagne dial with gold hands and index hour markers. Minute markers on the outer dial. D...
Rolex Stainless Steel White Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 116300 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 41mm Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire Bezel: Smooth fixed stainless steel bezel Dial:...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 69138 Diamond Dial & Bezel Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 69138 ladies watch. 26mm 18k Yellow Gold case. 18K yellow gold bezel with factory diamond set. Champagne dial with gold luminous hands and factory diamond hour marker...
Rolex Day-Date President 18048 Diamond Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date President 18048 Mens Watch. 36mm 18k yellow gold case. 18k yellow gold bezel with factory diamonds. Champagne dial with gold hands and factory diamond...
Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz 17013, Superb & Wearable Collectors Piece
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz features the classic 18k yellow gold case and bracelet with original champagne dial with original patinated hands. Presented in unpolished condition w...
Sold|$36,259
Rolex Vintage GMT-Master Yellow Gold 16758
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A superb example of a vintage Rolex GMT-Master 16758, crafted in 18ct yellow gold and presented on a matching gold Jubilee bracelet. Produced in 1985, this reference represents the g...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex "Time To The Second" Quartz Desk Clock
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The ultimate gift to bestow upon your favorite Rolex collector, this is an exceptionally cool object that will please your eyes every time they glance in its direction. The clock is ...
Sold|$7,400
Rolex Yellow Gold King Midas Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
18k yellow gold Rolex King Midas bracelet watch, circa 1980s. Flexible link bracelet, manual-wind movement. Blue dial with gold hands.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Cellini Red Mirror Dial Yellow Gold 24mm 4127
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning rectangular Rolex Cellini, reference 4127, featuring a striking red mirror dial with applied gold batons protected by mineral glass and surrounded by a hobnail-textured in...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Rolex Datejust Men's 18 Karat Chevrolet Diamond Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's 18k Chevrolet Diamond Jubilee Watch - Automatic winding, Quickset, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case with fluted bezel (36mm diameter). Rolex special champa...
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 1655
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This Explorer II was serviced at Rolex in 1991 and fitted during service with a new dial, bezel and hands. For those hunting for a vintage piece that looks like new, this would be th...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Wristwatch Ref 16220, Roman Numeral Dial. Unusual Provenance.
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
As the original box is not present, a Rolex service pouch will be included.
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
“There’s something special about the simplicity of an Explorer”- Josh Bonifas. This is a later model ref. #1016, created circa 1983. It has nice case condition, hacking movement and ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Unisex 16200, 1987
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
REF W3502 MODEL NUMBER 16200 SERIAL NUMBER R67**** CONDITION 9 - Excellent condition GENDER Unisex AGE 1987 CASE DIAMETER 36 mm CASE SIZE 36mm BOX & PAPERS Box & Manuals MOVEMENT Aut...
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Vintage Day-Date Rare Malachite Dial
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A very collectable Day Date with unique malachite dial. A double quick Day Date movement. 18K yellow gold case in excellent condition.
Malachite, 18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch circa 1980
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
One of the last plastic crystal Submariners produced, with a late (6 million) serial number dating the case to an early 1980s production year. Original bezel insert and beautiful ove...
Stainless Steel
Sold|$245,000
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. To be very hon...
18k Gold
Rolex Submariner Transitional Matte Dial Stainless Steel 16800
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM1809 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Submariner Model Ref: 16800 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manuals & Guarantee Dial: Black Matt Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movement: Auto...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Air-King Pool Intairdril 5500 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A mens 34mm vintage Air King wristwatch by Rolex. Features a silver dial with applied hour markers and Pool Intairdril logo at 6 o'clock, known as an oil servicing company. The desig...
Stainless Steel
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 16030 Datejust White Diamond Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 16030 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless steel Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire Bezel: Stainless steel Diamond bezel (Aftermarket) Dial...
Diamond, White Diamond, Stainless Steel
Sold|$12,500
Rolex Ladies President Diamond Ruby Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Feasterville, PA
This is an authentic Rolex Presidential watch with a Rolex dial with added aftermarket diamond markers, a custom 18k yellow gold diamond and ruby bezel, a Rolex 18K yellow gold presi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Rolex Lady-Datejust 69174 Box and Papers 1987
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Rolex Lady Datejust is presented in excellent condition accompanied with original Rolex papers dated April 1987. Also included is the original box along, swing tag, ma...
Steel
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...
Rolex Day Date 18038 President Diamond Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Day-Date President 18038 Men's Watch. 36MM 18k Yellow gold case with fluted bezel. Champagne dial with gold luminous hands and factory diamond hour markers. Date display at th...
Rolex Datejust 16233 White Dial Two Tone Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 16233 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case. 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. White dial with gold hands and gold Roman numeral hour markers. Minute markers on the outer ...
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 Ladies Yellow Gold Cellini Mechanical Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch in 18 karats yellow gold. Rolex ladies watch, Cellini model. Round case in 18 karats yellow gold. Perfect working condition - Very good condition and overall appearance. Light ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$25,000
Very rare Rolex 4354 Onyx Cellini watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This is an extremely rare and highly collectible Rolex Cellini watch from circa 1980. This reference 4354 is incredibly rare. It is a variation of the more common reference 4350, pre...
Onyx, 18k Gold
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.