Rolex Day Date 36 18 Karat White Gold Unisex 18239
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4586 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Day-Date Model Ref: 18239 Age: Circa 1989 Gender: Unisex Box and papers: Box Only Dial: Silver Baton Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movement: Automatic...
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Explorer II White Dial Red Hand Automatic Men's Watch 16570
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch was produced in 1989. This watch comes with a Chronostore presentation box and authenticity card.
Rolex Datejust 69178 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch Box Papers
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 Stainless Steel GMT-Master Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6700
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Specifications Movement: Automatic Case: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 40mm Dial: Black Bracelet: Stainless Steel Strap Length: Adjustable up to 20cm Strap Width: At Cas...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Salmon Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16234
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 16234 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal: Sapphire crystal Bezel: Stainless steel fluted bezel Dial: Salmon dial with silver...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Diamond All Factory Day-Date Wristwatch Ref #18048
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Circa 1989
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 16233 Champagne Dial Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Automatic Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch was produced in 1989. This watch comes with a Chronostore presentation box and authenticity card.
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President Wristwatch Ref 18038
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The most iconic Rolex dress watch, in the most classic combination with a champagne index dial.
18k Gold
Rolex Air-King Gents Stainless Steel Silver Dominos Pizza Dial 5500
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 34 mm Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air-King Gents Wristwatch, silver dial with applied hour markers, Domino's Pizza logo at 6 0'clock, a fixed stainless steel smooth bezel, a s...
Silver, Stainless Steel
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 Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Steel Linen Champagne Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Covered by a 2-year seller's warranty. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Model Number: 69173 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model: Ro...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref W3987
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3987 Model Number: 16233 Serial Number: L61**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Gender: Gents Age: 1989 Case Diameter: 36 mm Case Size: 36mm Box And Papers: Box Only Movemen...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Sold|$10,471
Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5085 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Sea-Dweller Model Ref: 16600 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With: Box & Guarantee Dial: Black Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movement: Automatic Water Res...
Sold|$3,531
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...
Sold|$10,471
Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5085 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Sea-Dweller Model Ref: 16600 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With: Box & Guarantee Dial: Black Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movement: Automatic Water Res...
Sold|$9,246
Rolex Datejust 26 69178
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5070 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Ref: 69178 Age: Gender: Ladies Complete With: Xupes Presenation Pouch Dial: Champagne Baton Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movement: Au...
Sold|$4,483
Rolex Oysterdate 34 6694
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5019 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Oysterdate Model Ref: 6694 Age: Gender: Unisex Complete With: Xupes Presenation Pouch Dial: Champagne Baton Glass: Plexiglass Movement: Automat...
Sold|$8,021
Rolex Datejust 26 6917
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5022 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Ref: 6917 Age: Gender: Ladies Complete With: Xupes Presenation Pouch Dial: Champagne Baton Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movement: Aut...
Sold|$5,708
Rolex Datejust 36 16014
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5021 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Ref: 16014 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With: Xupes Presenation Pouch Dial: Silver Linen Baton Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movement: A...
Sold|$9,246
Rolex Datejust 26 69178
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5069 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Ref: 69178 Age: Gender: Ladies Complete With: Xupes Presenation Pouch Dial: Grey Jubilee Arabic Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movement...
Sold|$6,525
Rolex Datejust 31 68273
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5066 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Ref: 68273 Age: Gender: Ladies Complete With: Xupes Presenation Pouch Dial: Champagne Baton Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movement: Au...
Sold|$5,708
Rolex Datejust 36 16014
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5021 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Ref: 16014 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With: Xupes Presenation Pouch Dial: Silver Linen Baton Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movement: A...
Sold|$6,116
Rolex Datejust 36 16013
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5014 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Ref: 16013 Age: 3th October 1982 Gender: Mens Complete With: Xupes Presenation Pouch & Guarantee Dial: Champagne Baton Glass: Ple...
Rolex Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Dial Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 18048
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An exceptional example of what would have been among the most exclusive Rolex models available at the time of its conception. It is important to note that this watch is entirely of R...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel GMT Master 2 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Similar to the popularity of Clint Eastwood’s Academy Award winning performances, this Rolex model is an unparalleled crowd pleaser. Often referred to as the Clint Eastwood model or ...
Gold, Stainless Steel
Pre-Owned Early “L Series” Rolex “Zenith” Daytona Ref. #16523
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Noted for its unpolished case, distinctive patina and uncommon-for-the-model black “inverted 6” dial, this is a handsome example of this prized model. It has been guarded in mint ori...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Steel White Roman Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. The bracelet shows Moderate slack. Wrist size 6.5 inches. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Model Number: 69173 Country/Region of Man...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Sold|$4,422
Rolex Air King 5500
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Watch: Rolex Air King 5500 Stock Number: CHW6231 We have just had this classic Rolex Air King 5500 Oyster Perpetual Precision put through a full service with auto wheel replacement....
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Submariner Blue Dial and Bezel Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 16613 Model: Submariner Case Material: Stainless steel Case Diameter: 40mm Crystal: Sapphire (scratch resistant) Bezel: Yellow gold and blue bezel (factory) Dial: B...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Sold|$6,995
Rolex 16014 Datejust 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 fixed fluted bezel Dial: White dial with silver sti...
Stainless Steel
Rolex 68258 Datejust Champagne Diamond Dial Watch 18 Karat in Stock
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 68258 Model: Datejust Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 31mm Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Dial: Champagne dial with diamond hour markers. Date c...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$5,495
Rolex 16220 Datejust Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 16220 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire Bezel: Stainless steel diamond bezel Dial: Silver bezel...
White Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master II Pepsi Matte Dial Wristwatch Ref 16750
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Specifications Movement: Automatic Case: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 40mm Dial: Black Bracelet: Stainless Steel Jubilee (Oyster Bracelet also included) Strap Length: Adjus...
Stainless Steel
Sold|$7,499
Rolex Datejust 16013 Men's Watch
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|$7,139
Rolex Datejust 16013 Men's Watch
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|$6,194
Rolex Datejust 16014 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust Professional 16014 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case.18K White Gold fluted bezel. Silver dial with Steel hands and index hour markers.Minute markers on the outer ...
Sold|$6,194
Rolex Datejust 16014 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust Professional 16014 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case.18K White Gold fluted bezel. Silver dial with Steel hands and index hour markers.Minute markers on the outer ...
Sold|$18,091
Rolex GMT-Master II 16760
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM1678 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: GMT-Master II Model Ref: 16760 Age: 27th February 1988 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box & Guarantee Dial: Black Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movemen...
Sold|$13,527
Rolex Gold Submariner Blue
By Rolex
Located in Capri, IT
Rolex Gold Submariner Blue Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men’s date: 24/12/1988
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 6542 Fully Restored by Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This is a great watch, with a unique service history, ideal for the collector who loves provenance: an early Rolex stainless steel no crown-guard GMT-Master, Ref. 6542, that was ful...
Stainless Steel
Sold|$5,775
Rolex 16220 Datejust Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 16220 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire Bezel: Diamond bezel (aftermarket) Dial: Salmon roman d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Stainless Steel
Sold|$9,050
Rolex 16803 Submariner Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 16803 Model: Submariner Case Material: Stainless steel Case Diameter: 40mm Crystal: Sapphire crystal (scratch resistant) Bezel: 18k yellow gold bezel with blue inse...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Sold|$5,895
Rolex 15053 Date Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 15053 Model: Date Case Material: Stainless steel Case Diameter: 34mm Crystal: Plastic crystal Bezel: 18k yellow gold engine turned bezel Dial: Champagne stick dial ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Sold|$7,500
Rolex Ladies Presidential 69178 Mint
By Rolex
Located in Hicksville, NY
A perfect condition ladies Rolex Presidential with Tarpestry Dial. Model 69178 comes with the original certificate, hand woven box and extras. Case: 18k yellow gold w/ fluted bezel ...
18k Gold
Sold|$5,900 / item
Rolex 16014 Datejust Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 16014 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless steel Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal: Plastic Bezel: Round brilliant diamond bezel (aftermarket) Dial: Mother of pearl d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Stainless Steel
Rolex 18Kt. Yellow Gold Rolex in New Condition all Original, circa 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cellini Series METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 26mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER:...
Sold|$7,590
Rolex Datejust 36mm Estate Watch - 16233
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
This authentic Rolex Date 36mm Estate watch (model 16233, serial R708240) offers an iconic design crafted circa 1988 with a white dial, yellow Roman numerals, and a T/T Jubilee brace...
Sold|$4,995
Rolex 69173 Datejust Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 69173 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 26mm Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire Bezel: Baguette diamond bezel (aftermarket) Dial: Silve...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Sold|$4,199
Rolex Oyster Date 6694 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Date 6694 men's watch . 34mm stainless steel case with a smooth stainless steel bezel. Blue dial with steel hands and index hour markers. Date display at 3 o'clock posit...
Sold|$5,980
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 ...
Sold|$37,007
Rolex Explorer II Steve McQueen 1655
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4888 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer II Model Ref: 1655 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With: Box & Guarantee Dial: Black Baton Glass: Plexiglass Movement: Automatic Water Resi...
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold 68273
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Reference: W5061 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Reference: 68273 Age: 21st September 1989 Gender: Women's Box and Papers: Xupes Presentation Box and Guarantee Dial: Champa...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Sold|$20,000
Rolex 16758 GMT-Master Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex Model: GMT-Master MPN: 16758 Serial: 8 million serial Dial: Black nipple dial Bezel: Black bi-directional bezel Case Measurements: 40mm Bracelet: 18k yellow gold jubilee...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$10,206
Rolex Explorer 11 16550 1986 Collectors
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
It is in fact the first five digit Explorer II which along with its new and in our view more aesthetic looks also brought massive improvements which basically laid the foundation for...
Steel
Sold|$4,250
Rolex Ladies Gold Black Face Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold ladies Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust watch by Rolex with black face.
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch
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|$24,079
Rolex GMT-Master Stainless Steel 16750
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Reference: W5353 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: GMT-Master Model Reference: 16750 Age: Circa 1982 Gender: Men's Box and Papers: Box and Guarantee Dial: Black Glass: Sapphire Crystal Move...
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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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.
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This model was designed for lefties.
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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.
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