Vintage 1991 Rolex Cellini 18K YG 4083 Manual Champagne 29 mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant Departure The Cellini line has always been Rolex's canvas for pure design, a departure from the rugged utility of the Oyster case.
18k Gold
Vintage 1991 Rolex Lady Datejust 69173 Two-Tone Champagne Dial Auto 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 69173 Model: Lady Datejust Year: 1991 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 26mm Bezel: Fluted Bracelet: Jubilee Bracelet Length: Fits up to a 6.76 inch wrist Dial: Ch...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1991 Rolex Datejust 69173 Two-Tone Champagne Arabic Dial Auto 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
It’s a design that has proven its staying power for over seventy-five years, and it works just as well today as it did in 1991. This is a perfect choice for a first Rolex or a corner...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1991 Rolex Datejust 16200 Stainless Steel White Stick Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
It established a design language that has defined Rolex for generations. This reference 16200 from 1991 is a perfect expression of that legacy, representing the neo-vintage era where...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1991 Rolex Submariner 16618 18K Yellow Gold Blue Dial Auto 40mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Faded Blue From The Neo Vintage Era This example from 1991 has developed the kind of character that only time can create.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1991 Rolex Datejust 16220 Stainles Steel Silver Linen Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This history anchors the watch to a distinct moment in time, representing an era when a Rolex was the ultimate symbol of professional achievement.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1991 Rolex GMT Master II 16710 Stainless Steel Black Dial Auto 40mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This 1991 example, with its iconic red and black "Coke" bezel, captures the reference in its early years.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1991 Rolex Cellini 18K YG 5112 Manual White Roman Dial 32mm
Located in New York, NY
The Other Side Of Rolex The Cellini line has always been Rolex’s platform for pure, classic watchmaking.
Gold
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
Rolex Mini Datejust 69178 Burlwood Dial 18k YG 1991 Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2191 Brand Rolex Model Mini Datejust Reference 69178 Year 1991 Dial Burl Wood Dial Case 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold Diameter 26mm Length 15.7cm Movement Automatic We...
Rolex Day-Date 18248 18K Gold Presidential Bark, Diamond Dial Watch c.1991
By Rolex
Located in Ocala, FL
Crafted in 1991, this Rolex Day-Date reference 18248 is an iconic expression of luxury, fashioned entirely in solid 18-karat yellow gold and fitted with the renowned President bracel...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Roman Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 1991
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Authenticity guaranteed! The sale...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
1991 Tudor (Rolex) Prince Oysterdate Mens Midsize Watch - SS & White 18K Gold
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. ...
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Date 15210 34mm Gray Dial Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 15210 Serial: X74**** Year: 1991 Model: Rolex Date Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Jubilee Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel ...
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
RARE Vintage Rolex Datejust 16220 100 CLUB OF HOUSTON Dial 36mm Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16220 Serial: X910*** Year: 1991 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Jubilee Band Bezel: Stainless Stee...
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 - original to watch 40 mm stainless steel case Black Dial Stainless Steel Oyster Band ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Two-Tone 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Watch 16613
By Rolex
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this 1991 Rolex Mens Two Tone Submariner 16613. It features a 40mm stainless steel case with black dial, 18k yellow gold bezel with black metal insert and 18k...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust President 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond 69178
By Rolex
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this 1991 Rolex 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Ladies Datejust President 69178.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 36MM Factory Diamond Dial Ref. 16233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A classic example of Rolex’s most iconic dress watch, this 1991 Rolex Datejust Ref. 16233 features a 36mm stainless steel case paired with an 18KT yellow gold fluted bezel and two-to...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Gold Steel Datejust Gold Dial Wristwatch ref 16233
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
1991 Rolex Datejust 18k gold and steel wristwatch.
18k Gold, Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner 40MM Stainless Steel Ref. 16610 with SWISS-T<25 Tritium Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A strong example of the early sapphire-era Submariner, this 1991 Rolex Ref. 16610 features a 40mm stainless steel case with drilled lug holes and a matching Oyster bracelet.
Stainless Steel
Ladies Rolex Anniversary Datejust Diamond Bezel Watch, 1991
By Rolex
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Ladies Rolex Anniversary Datejust Diamond Bezel Watch. Stunning wristwatch with a gold dial, gold hour, minute, and second hand, diamond hours (except for the 12th hour), an...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies 178158, 1991
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3877 Model: 178158 Serial: N82***** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 2010's Case Diameter: 31 mm Case Size: 31mm Box and Papers: Box and Manuals Movement: Automatic Cas...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gents 18238, 1991
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4328 Model Number: 18238 Serial Number: A63**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 1991 Case Size: 36mm Box & Papers: Box Only Movement: Automatic Case: 18k Yellow Gold D...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini A Rare $20 Gold Coin Watch 1991
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rolex Cellini Rare Gold Twenty Dollar Coin Watch, C1991. Dial: The original champagne dial with black Roman numerals at twelve, three , six and nine with batons in between and out...
18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Lady's Gold and Diamond Set Automatic Wristwatch Ref 69138 1991
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Signed Rolex, Datejust Model, Ref. 69138, Case n° L787444, sold in 1991 Cal. 2135 automatic movement, 29 jewels, diamond-set numerals, sweep centre seconds, magnified aperture for...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Steel Silver Sticks Dial Automatic Men’s 1991 Watch 16220
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch was produced in 1991. This watch comes with a Chronostore presentation box and authenticity card Details: Model Number 16220 Brand Rolex Department Men Style Classic, Dre...
Rolex Datejust 16233 Holes 1991 Custom Diamonds Champagne Automatic Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch was produced in 1991. Details: Brand Rolex Series Datejust Model Number Box No Papers No Production Year 1991 Movement Automatic Self Wind Gender Mens Case Material Stai...
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16610, 1991
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4223 Model Number: 16610 Serial Number: E79**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 1st September 1991 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Bx And Papers: Box, Manuals and...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16233, 1991
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3988 Model Number: 16233 Serial Number: X41**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Gender: Gents Age: 1991 Case Diameter: 36 mm Case Size: 36mm Box And Papers: Box Only Movemen...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16200 Silver Dial, Jubilee Circa 1991
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Silver-tone stainless steel case with a silver-tone stainless steel juThis watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutel...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6917 circa 1991
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex Datejust, Ref. 6917. X-Series Serial Number Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel Case Diameter: 26 mm Bracelet: 18k Yellow Gold President Brac...
18k Gold
Rolex Mini Datejust 26mm 69173G Champagne Diamond Dial TT YG/SS 1991
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Mini Datejust 69173G – 26mm – Champagne Diamond Dial – Two-Tone Yellow Gold & Steel – 1991 SKU 1930 Available exclusively at Classic Time Club, Sydney — your trusted destinatio...
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gents 16233, 1991
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4005 Model: 16233 Serial: X38**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 1991 Case Diameter: 36 mm Case Size: 36mm Box and Papers: Box and Open Guarantee Movement: Automatic ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gents 16233, 1991
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3986 Model: 16233 Serial: X99**** ConditionL: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 1991 Case Diameter: 36 mm Case Size: 36mm Box and Papers: Box Only Movement: Automatic Case: Stainles...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 16613 Blue Dial 18k N serial 1991 Two Tone Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Submariner 16613 Blue Dial 18k N serial 1991 Two Tone Mens Watch 40mm
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Mini Datejust 26mm 69173G Opaline Diamond Dial Fluted Jubilee SS/YG 1991
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2153 Brand Rolex Model Datejust Reference 69173G Year 1991 Dial Opaline White Diamond Dial Case Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Diameter 26mm Movemen...
Rolex Datejust 16233G Champagne Big Diamond Dial X3 Serial TT YG/SS 1991
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 1916 Brand Rolex Model Datejust Reference 16233G Year 1991 Dial Champagne and Big Diamonds Case Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Diameter 36mm Length ...
Rolex Day-Date Original Diamonds and Onyx Dial 18 Karat Gold Unisex 18388, 1991
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3511 Model: 18388 Serial: N24**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 1991 Case Diameter: 36 mm Case Size: 36mm Box and Papers: Box and Manuals Movement: Automatic Case: 18...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 16220 Stainless Steel White Jubilee 1991 2 Year Warranty #480-2
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #:16220. swiss-automatic. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
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Rolex Watch
By Rolex
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on this incredible 1991 classic Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust watch!
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Polar Explorer II GMT
By Rolex
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
The timepiece is crafted from stainless steel and retains its original stainless steel bracelet. Manufactured by Rolex in 1991 the watch has a calibre 3185 31 jewel automatic movemen...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 1625 18 Karat Black Dial Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Auto with date and sweep seconds. 36 mm case size. Ref 1625. Circa 1991. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Classic Rolex Datejust 1625 watch is made out of yellow gold o...
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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