Rolex Submariner 18k Yellow Gold Blue Lapis Dial 16618 Automatic Watch, 1990
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 16618 Year: 1990 Serial number: E8xxxxx Reference: OT1673 Over its lifespan, numerous types of dials and bezels colours were introduced, including black ...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,500Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Submariner Date
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Submariner Date REFERENCE: 16610 SIZE: 40mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BEZEL: Black BAND: Oystersteel MOVEMENT: Automatic WRIST SIZE: 8.25 Good condition,...
Stainless Steel
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
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
$9,700Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Submariner (No Date) 14060
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Submariner REFERENCE: 14060 SIZE: 40mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BEZEL: Black BAND: Oystersteel MOVEMENT: Automatic Very Good condition No box or papers ...
Stainless Steel
Longines ref. 7464 5-Star Admiral Submariner 200m Automatic Divers Watch + Box.
By Longines
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Performed in Stainless Steel, this sophisticated timepiece by Longines ref 7464 dates back to 1990's It's been looked after very well since then, which is reflected it its current ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Tiffany & Co Dial 16610 Steel Automatic Date Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
A rare vintage 1991 Rolex Submariner reference 16610 retailed and signed by Tiffany and Co., featuring a black dial with tritium hour markers and hands, caliber 1570 automatic moveme...
Stainless Steel
$32,600Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Submariner Date Violet/Tropical Dial Service Papers
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Submariner Date REFRENCE: 16618 SIZE: 40mm CASE: 18k Yellow Gold DIAL: Blue BEZEL: Blue BAND: Oyster 18k Yellow Gold MOVEMENT: Automatic Highly desirable violet/...
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1999 Rolex Submariner 16610 Steel Black Dial Auto 40mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Archetype Of The Modern Diver The Submariner 16610 is the definitive version of the modern dive watch. It represents the last generation of the classic aluminum bezel Submariner...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex 16613 Submariner "Serti" 18K YG / SS Silver Dial Circa. 1993
By Rolex
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Rolex Submariner in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel, featuring a "two-tone" Oyster bracelet and an original Rolex "Serti" dial that highly sought after. Recently serviced by and ...
$9,700Sale Price|20% Off
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
1996 Rolex Submariner Date 16610 Stainless Steel Tritium Dial Automatic 40mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Definitive Modern Diver Silhouette The reference 16610 is the bridge between the vintage tool watch era and modern luxury Rolex. Produced for over twenty years, it represents th...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1991 Rolex Submariner 16618 18K Yellow Gold Blue Dial Auto 40mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Gold Standard Diver The Submariner is the definitive tool watch, but the reference 16618 is something else entirely. Rendered in solid 18k yellow gold, it takes the utilitarian ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner Two Tone Watch with Custom Diamond Bezel 16613
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner Two Tone Watch With Custom Diamond Bezel 16613. This watch is in like new condition. It's been polished, serviced and has no visible blemishes.
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Two-Tone Submariner Gold Dial with Sapphire & Diamond Indexes Ref. 16613
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex Model: 16613 Year: 1996 Serial number: T2xxxxx Reference: OT2888 Case: Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back stamped 16610 Dial: In Good ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Holes 18 Karat Holes Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 16613
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Tiny scratches on the bezel insert. Pre-owned Rolex Submariner 40mm Holes 18K Yellow Gold Steel Automatic Watch 16613.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Ref 16610 Tropical Tritium, circa 1990
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A great looking circa 1990 Rolex Submariner ref# 16610 with lightly patina’d luminous tritium indexes, matching patina’d tritium hands, and matching lightly patina’d pearl.
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
Rolex Submariner 16610 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 16610 Men's Watch. 42mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Unidirectional bezel. Black dial with Luminous Steel hands and luminous dot hour markers. Minute ma...
Unavailable
Rolex Submariner Date 16610 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner Date 16610 Men's Watch. 42mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Unidirectional rotating bezel. Black dial with Luminous Steel hands and luminous dot hour marke...
Unavailable
Rolex Submariner 14060 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 14060 Men's Watch. 42mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Unidirectional rotating bezel. Black dial with Luminous Steel hands and luminous dot hour markers. M...
Unavailable
Rolex Submariner 16613 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 16613 Men Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. 18k yellow gold bezel with blue insert. Blue dial with Luminous Steel hands and luminous dot hour markers. Date displa...
Unavailable
Rolex Submariner 16613 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 16613 Mens Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. 18k yellow gold bezel with blue insert. Blue dial with luminous gold hands and luminous dot hour markers. Date displa...
Unavailable
Rolex Submariner 16610 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 16610 Men Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Unidirectional bezel. Black dial with Luminous Steel hands indexes and dot hour markers. Minute marke...
Unavailable
Rolex Submariner 16613 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Submariner 116613 Mens Watch. 40mm Stainless steel case with Unidirectional rotating 18K yellow gold bezel with a blue top ring. Blue dial with yellow g...
Rolex Submariner 16613T Men's Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 16613T Men Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. 18k yellow gold bezel with blue insert. Blue dial with luminous gold hands and luminous dot hour markers. Date displa...
Rolex Submariner 16613 Men's Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 16613 Men's Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case with yellow gold unidirectional rotating bezel. Black dial with luminous gold hands and luminous dot hour markers. Mi...
Rolex Submariner 16610 Men's Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 16610 Men Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Unidirectional bezel. Black dial with Luminous Steel hands and index, dot hour markers. Minute markers...
Rolex Stainless Steel No-Date Submariner Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Submariner wristwatch featuring an automatic movement, black dial with no date, unidirectional rotatable black time-lapse bezel, scratch-resist...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Yellow Gold Submariner Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16613
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Submariner - 16613 CASE : Rolex stainless steel - 40mm BEZEL : Rolex 18K Yellow gold unidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated with Blue insert. DIAL : R...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 16610 Men's Watch Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 16610 Men Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Unidirectional bezel. Black dial with Luminous Steel hands indexes and dot hour markers. Minute marke...
Rolex Submariner, Bi-Metal, Model Number 16613, Registered 1994
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Bi-metal Rolex Submariner (pre ceramic) 40mm dial. Combines yellow gold with stainless steel. This watch comes with full Rolex certification.
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner, Bi-Metal, Model Number 16613, Registered 1994
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Bi-metal Rolex Submariner (pre ceramic) 40mm dial. Combines yellow gold with stainless steel. This watch comes with full Rolex certification.
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner, Bi-Metal, Model Number 16613, Registered 1994
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Bi-metal Rolex Submariner (pre ceramic) 40mm dial. Combines yellow gold with stainless steel. This watch comes with full Rolex certification.
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Comex Diver's Wristwatch Ref 16610
By Rolex
Located in Paris, FR
Fine and rare stainless steel self winding diver's wristwatch made for the COMEX. With original box and paper.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Aluminium Bezel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 16610, 1997
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. It has also been referenced a...
Stainless Steel
1997 Rolex Submariner Date 18K Gold and Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
A 1997 Rolex Sabmariner Date 18K Gold and Stainless Steel automatic wristwatch. A classic watch that has the heritage of being a divers watch and the history of the Oyster Perpetual ...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Submariner Serti Dial Wristwatch Ref 16618, 1997
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. It has also been referenced a...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Rolex Submariner Stainless Steel Gents 16610, 1990
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
REF W3691 MODEL NUMBER 16610 SERIAL NUMBER E70**** CONDITION 9 - Excellent condition GENDER Gents AGE 1990 CASE DIAMETER 40 mm CASE SIZE 40mm BOX & PAPERS Box & Manuals MOVEMENT Aut...
Stainless Steel
1990 Rolex Submariner Men's Watch 14060 Black Dial Bezel 40mm Patina
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Rolex's Men's Submariner Watch Model: 14060 Serial: E715498 This classic Rolex submariner with a black dial and black bezel is from 1990 Automatic movement Stainless steel oyster...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 16613
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4983 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Submariner Model Ref: 16613 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With: Box Only Dial: Black Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movement: Automatic Water Resistance...
Rolex Submariner 16610
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5214 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Submariner Model Ref: 16610 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manuals & Guarantee Dial: Black Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movement: Automatic ...
Rolex Submariner 16610
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5123 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Submariner Model Ref: 16610 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With: Box Only Dial: Black Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movement: Automatic Water Resistance:...
Rolex 14060 Submariner Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Model #: 14060 Year Approx. 1996 Submariner Watch Stainless Steel Dial: Black w/ Luminous hour markers, Chromalight hands & Chromalight lume With Papers. Great for collect...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 14060, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Submariner Reference #: 14060. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 40 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
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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