1999 Rolex GMT-Master 16700 Steel Auto Black Bezel 40mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Final Evolution Of The Original GMT The Reference 16700 marks the end of an era as the final
1990s Wrist Watches
Steel
1999 Rolex GMT-Master 16700 Steel Auto Black Bezel 40mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Final Evolution Of The Original GMT The Reference 16700 marks the end of an era as the final
Steel
Rolex GMT Master 16700 40mm Black Stainless Steel Box Service Card
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16700 Serial: U918*** Year: 1997 Model: Rolex GMT Master Case Material
Stainless Steel
1996 Rolex GMT-Master 16700 Steel Auto Black Bezel 40mm T-Serial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Final Evolution Of The Original GMT The reference 16700 marks the end of an era as the final
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT Master II 16710, 40mm Stainless Steel Case, Swiss Only Dial, Patinated
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our Neo vintage transitional Rolex GMT Master II reference 16710 features a 40mm stainless steel
Rolex GMT Master 16700 Coke Red and Black Stainless Steel Box Papers 40mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16700 Serial: E571*** Year: 1991 Model: Rolex GMT Master Case Material
Rolex GMT Master II 16713 Root Beer 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16713 Serial: S322*** Year: 1993 Model: Rolex GMT Master II Case
Rolex Explorer II 40mm 16570 Black Dial Stainless Steel GMT Date Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Rolex Explorer II 40mm 16570 Black Dial Stainless Steel GMT Date Men’s Watch is a timeless and
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master 40mm PEPSI Black Stainless Steel Watch Blue/Red 16700 Year 1995
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Produced from 1988-1999, the Rolex GMT-Master ref. 16700 was the first steel GMT with sapphire
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 Men's Watch. 42mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Unidirectional
Rolex GMT Master II 16710 Coke Bezel Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex GMT Master II 16710 Men Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Bidirectional
Rolex 16700 GMT Master "Pepsi" Stainless Steel Black Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elevate your wrist game with the iconic Rolex 16700 GMT Master 'Pepsi.' This stainless steel
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master II Ref 16710 Red & Black Coke Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex GMT-Master II Ref 16710 Red & Black Coke Men's Watch all original parts circa: 1993
Unavailable
W 0.79 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in L 7.49 in
Rolex GMT Master II 16710 Pepsi Stainless P Serial Automatic Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex GMT Master II 16710 Pepsi Stainless P Serial Automatic Mens Watch 40MM
Rolex GMT Master Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Watch 16700 Black Dial w/ Box
By Rolex
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Rolex GMT Master Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Watch 16700 Black Dial 1996 Movement: 3175 (31
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
W 0.79 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in L 0.32 in
Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 Mens Watch A Serial Swiss Only W/Dial Box 40mm
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 Mens Watch A Serial Swiss Only W/Dial Box 40mm
1990 Rolex GMT Master II 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
This pre-owned Rolex GMT-Master ref 16753 from 1990 showcases a refined combination of stainless
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master II Pepsi Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16700, 1990
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: 1990 Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box Only Movement: Automatic Case: Stainless Steel Dial: Black
Stainless Steel
Rolex Gmt Master II reference 16713 "Eye of the Tiger"
By Rolex
Located in Roma, IT
Rolex GMT Master II "Eye of the Tiger" Reference 16713 Diameter 40mm Steel/gold material Year
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Polar Explorer II GMT
By Rolex
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This 1990s Rolex is known as an Oyster Perpetual Polar Explorer II GMT. The timepiece is crafted
Stainless Steel
Rolex 16710 GMT "Coke" Bezel Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 16710 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 40mm Bezel
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Rootbeer GMT Wristwatch Ref 16713
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
robustness of a modern watch. This “root beer” GMT ref. #16713 is offered with the original papers and in
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi Stainless Steel 16710
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Reference: W5297 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: GMT-Master II Model Reference: 16710 Age: 1st December
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master II 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Watch 16718
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex GMT-Master II 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch 16718 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset
Rolex GMT-Master 16700 Only "Swiss" Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex GMT-Master 16700 Mens Watch. 40mm stainless steel case. Stainless steel bidirectional bezel
Rolex GMT, Master II 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch 16718 Black Dial
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex GMT - Master II 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch 16718 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset
Rolex GMT-Master II coke gents 16710 watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
REF W3088 MODEL NUMBER 16710 SERIAL NUMBER U13**** CONDITION 9 - Excellent condition GENDER Gents AGE 1997 CASE DIAMETER 40 mm CASE SIZE 40mm BOX & PAPERS Box only MOVEMENT ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi gents 16710 watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
REF W3112 MODEL NUMBER 16710 SERIAL NUMBER U13**** CONDITION 9 - Excellent condition GENDER Gents AGE 14th April 1997 CASE DIAMETER 40 mm CASE SIZE 40mm BOX & PAPERS Box, m...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Wristwatch with Mark I Dial Ref 16760
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A rare variation of the stainless steel Rolex GMT-Master, so-called "Fat Lady", with a "Mark I
Stainless Steel
Iconic Rolex GMT Master 16700, Complete Set, Outstanding Original Condition
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our neo-vintage Rolex GMT Master 16700 is a complete set, comprising outer box with 16700 sticker
Rolex GMT Master 16700 'Swiss' Dial Men's Watch Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex GMT Master 16700 Men's Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless steel Bidirectional bezel
1991 Rolex GMT - Master Pepsi Bezel Men's Watch 16700 Automatic
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
991 Rolex GMT - Master Pepsi Watch Model: 16700 Serial: N304115 Pepsi bezel - red and blue
Stainless Steel
Neo Vintage Rolex GMT Master Ref 16700, Box & Papers, Outstanding Condition
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our neo vintage Rolex GMT Master reference 16700 features original and coeval tritium dial and
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master "Pepsi" Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16700
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Stainless steel Rolex GMT-Master, Ref. 16700, so-called 'Pepsi", made in 1997, is a two-time-zone
Stainless Steel
Rolex 16713 GMT-Master II Two Tone Black Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex Model: GMT-Master II MPN: 16713 Serial: "N" Serial Dial: Black dial bezel with gold
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 16700
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Rolex GMT-Master Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 16700. This Watch was
Stainless Steel
1997 Rolex GMT Master II Coke Dial 16710 Men's Watch Automatic
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1997 Rolex GMT Master II Coke Dial Men's Watch Model: 16710 Serial: U120467 This classic Rolex
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II Steel Black Dial GMT Automatic Men's Watch 16570
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Explorer II 16570 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by mechanical
Rolex Stainless Steel Black Bezel GMT-Master Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16700
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex GMT-Master Men's Stainless Steel Watch Black Bezel 16700 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Pepsi Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16700
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4424 Model Number: 16700 Serial Number: X51**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 1991 Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box Only Movement: Automatic Case: Stainless Steel...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16700, 1997
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4086 Model Number: 16700 Serial Number: U80**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 1997 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box And Papers: Box Only Movement: Automatic C...
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master II Coke Stainless Steel Gents 16710, 1995
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3786 Model: 16710 Serial: T74**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 1995 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box Only Movement: Automatic Case: Stainless...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master II Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16710
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 Case -...
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT Master Wristwatch ref 16700. Box & Papers. Tritium Dialled. Yr 1998.
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our Rolex GMT Master reference 16700 is presented in superb unpolished condition, with the green
Rolex GMT-Master Steel Pepsi Bezel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 16700
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned Rolex GMT-Master Stainless Steel Pepsi Bezel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 16700. This
Rolex GMT-Master Stainless Steel Coke Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 16700
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Rolex GMT-Master Stainless Steel Coke Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 16700BKSO. It Was
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel GMT-Master II Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16713
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Men's Rolex GMT-Master II Watch 16713 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal
Rolex yellow gold Stainless steel GMT-Master II Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16713
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Men's Rolex GMT-Master II Watch 16713 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal
Rolex GMT Master Ref 16700 Wristwatch, Coeval Tritium Dial. B&Ps', Year 1997
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Rolex GMT Master, reference 16700, features a 40mm stainless steel case and stainless
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master II Black Dial Coke Bezel Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II Gents Wristwatch, black dial with applied hour
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master II Date Oyster Band Wristwatch Model 16710
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Rolex stainless steel GMT 16710 Oyster band circa 1999. Still has factory green sticker on the back
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master II Red Black Coca Cola automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Cape May, NJ
Rolex GMT Master II 16710 1996 Oyster Perpetual Red & Black Coca Cola Watch. The watch is in
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master II 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gents 16718, 1997
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3934 Model: 16718 Serial: S43**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 15th October 1997 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box and Guarantee Movement: Aut...
18k Gold
Rolex GMT Master Ref 16700 Wristwatch, 40mm Case, Swiss Only Dial, Year 1999.
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our classic and neo vintage transitional Rolex GMT Master, reference 16700, with 40mm stainless
Rolex GMT-Master II Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold 16713LN
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Reference: W5279 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: GMT-Master II Model Reference: 16713LN Age: Circa 1993
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel GMT-Master II 16713 Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3218 Model: 16713 Serial: 21012100 Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Gender: Gents Age: 1995 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box and Paper: Box, Manuals and Service Guara...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master II Gents Steel Black Dial Coke Bezel 16710 Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II Gents Wristwatch, black dial with applied hour
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master II Gents Steel Black Dial Coke Bezel 16710 Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II Gents Wristwatch, black dial with applied hour
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold GMT-Master II Brown Dial Root Beer Bezel Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II Gents Wristwatch, brown dial with applied hour
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master II Coke Automatic wristwatch ref 16710, 1995
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4337 Model Number: 16710 Serial Number: T45**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age:1995 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box and papers: Box Only Movement: Automatic C...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master II Coke Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16710, 1995
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3786 Model Number: 16710 Serial Number: T74**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 1995 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box And Papers: Box Only Movement: Automatic ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master II Coke Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16710, 1995
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4337 Model Number: 16710 Serial Number: T45**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age:1995 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box and papers: Box Only Movement: Automatic C...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master II Pepsi Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16710, 1998
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4001 Model Number: 16710 Serial Number: U55**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 20th June 1998 Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box and Guarantee Movement: Automatic C...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rare Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold GMT-Master with Ruby "Serti" Dial
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rolex rare stainless steel and 18k yellow gold GMT-Master with ruby "Serti" dial. The GMT-Master
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel GMT-Master II Automatic Wristwatch 16713 1992
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref W3529 Model Number 16713 Serial Number E92**** Condition 9 - Excellent condition Gender Gents Age 10th January 1992 Case Diameter 40 mm Case Size 40mm Box & Papers B...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master II Coke Bezel Ref 16710
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, GMT, date Case: 40mm stainless steel case
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Date 41mm 126610LN
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 41mm Submariner Date in Oystersteel by Rolex. Featuring a black dial, complemented by a black ceramic unidirectional rotatable bezel with 60-minute graduations coated in platinum. ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 Oystersteel Green Dial
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The watch is brand new comes with full set with box and warranty card. The watch does not come with the white serial tag or the bezel protector. The stickers were removed at the time...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner (No Date) 1989 Service Card from 2010
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Submariner REFRENCE: 14060 SIZE: 40mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BEZEL: Black BAND: Oyster Steel WRIST SIZE: 8 MOVEMENT: Automatic Good condition, re-poli...
Stainless Steel
Rolex 69178 Ladies President Datejust Diamond String Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69178 Serial: E312*** Year: 1990 Model: Ladies President Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: F...
Rolex Submariner Date 16610
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Submariner Date REFERENCE: 16610 SIZE: 40mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BEZEL: Black BAND: Oyster Stainless Steel MOVEMENT: Automatic WRIST SIZE: 8.25 Good...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Rare Blue "Vignette" Dial circa 1960 / 70
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960 / 70 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diamete...
Stainless Steel
1988 Rolex Day Date Rubellite Diamond Dial Ref. 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Rubellite Rolex hasn’t left a stone unturned when it comes to the selection of materials they used for their dials. One family of dials is the stone dials which categorically inclu...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,523
H 1.42 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
NEW Rolex Datejust 36mm 126200 Steel Mint Green Dial Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with an original box and papers.
Steel
$16,125Sale Price|25% 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
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15210 Salmon Dial Stainless Steel 34mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15210 Salmon Dial Stainless Steel 34mm Watch This Rolex Oyster Perpetual 15210 Watch is in excellent condition and is ready to ship! Brand: Rolex Model:...
Steel, Stainless Steel
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. Fluted bezel with string diamond and ruby hour markers. Complete with the original...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date President 118238 Champagne Dial Mens Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Day-Date President 118238 Mens Watch. 36mm 18K yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. Champagne dial with gold hands and gold index hour markers. Minute markers ar...
18k Gold
Rare Vintage Patek Philippe Ellipse Jumbo 3605 Blue Dial 18K White Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 3605 (3605/2G-200) Model: Vintage Patek Philippe Jumbo Ellipse Case Material: 18K White Gold Band: 18K White Gold Bezel: 18K White Gold Dial:...
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Rolex Submariner 1680 Stainless Steel 1978
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1680 Serial: 5295*** Year: 1978 Model: Rolex Submariner Case Material: Stainless Steel Bezel: Black Band: Custom NATO Strap Dial: Black Face: Acrylic Case Size: 40mm I...
Vintage 1982 Rolex Submariner 5513 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Rolex Submariner is a classic example of the brand’s iconic dive watch, crafted in robust stainless steel and fitted with the coveted Oyster 93150 bracelet. Featuring th...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage 5512 Gilt Underline Dial Pointed Crown Guard Submariner Full Set
By Rolex
Located in Boston, MA
A vintage Rolex Submariner, model 5512, with rare Underline gilt dial and pointed crown guard case. The round case measures 40mm in width, featuring the original black dial with gil...
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.
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.