Rolex DateJust 68278 Diamond Champagne Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 68278 Ladies Watch. 31mm 18k yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. Champagne dial with gold hands and original factory diamond set hour ...
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 69178 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69178. 26mm 18K yellow gold case with a fluted bezel.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Pearlmaster Datejust Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Sapphire Bezel 69308
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Pearlmaster Datejust Ladies Wristwatch, white dial with 10 applied round brilliant cut hour markers, a fixed 18k yellow gold bezel set with 40 bag...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 69178 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69178 ladies watch. 26mm 18K yellow gold case with a fluted bezel. Champagne dial with gold hands and factory placed diamond hour markers. 18K yellow ...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies yellow gold Pavé Diamond Datejust Unworn automatic wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An Unworn Gold Fully Loaded Pave Diamond Set Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ladies Wristwatch, pavé diamond dial set with rose cut diamonds, date at 3 0'clock, a fixed gold bezel set wit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Pearlmaster Datejust Tridor Gold White Dial Diamond 69318 Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An Tridor Gold Oyster Perpetual Pearlmaster Datejust Ladies Wristwatch, white dial with applied roman numerals, date at 3 0'clock, a fixed yellow gold bezel set with 12 round brillia...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Mid-Size Onyx Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 68278
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An Unworn 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust NOS Mid-Size Wristwatch, rare onyx dial with applied arabic numbers 6 and 9 each set with a round brilliant cut diamond, date at 3...
Onyx, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust Ladies Yellow Gold Rare Ammonite Dial Diamond Set B&P 69138
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 1994 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ladies Wristwatch, rare ammonite dial set with 10 applied round brilliant cut diamond hour markers, date at 3 0'clock, a fixed 18k ye...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234 Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
"Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234. 36 mm Stainless steel case. 18k white gold fluted bezel.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16220 Men’s Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
"Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16220 Mens Watch.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Automatic Watch Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Condition: Great. Moderate scratches and wear throughout. Wear and scratches on case and bracelet. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Case Size/Width: 36mm, Watch Height: 12mm...
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Automatic Watch Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Condition: Very good. Moderate wear throughout. Wear and scratches on case and bracelet. Accessories: Box, Instruction Booklet Measurements: Case Size/Width: 36mm, Watch Height: 12mm...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Automatic Watch Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Condition: Very good. Moderate wear throughout. Wear and scratches on case and bracelet. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Case Size/Width: 36mm, Watch Height: 12mm, Band Wid...
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Automatic Watch Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Condition: Fair. Heavy scratches, dings, and wear throughout. Wear, dings, and scratches on case and bracelet. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Case Size/Width: 36mm, Watch ...
Rolex Datejust 68273 Midsize 31Mm 18K Two Tone Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #:68273. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust, 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel, 30mm Case, White Dial with Roman Numeral Hour Markers, Date calendar at 3 o'cl...
Cartier 1925 Panther Bezel 18K Yellow Gold 28mm Ref 2325 Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier 1925 watch reference 2325 in all 18k gold with, quartz movement, fully linked, 28mm case excluding panther head. Get the Cartier timepiece that no one else has. A rare vint...
18k Gold
$3,188Sale Price|20% Off
H 2 in W 1.03 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in L 2 in
Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pocket watch designed by Waltham. Beautiful hunting pocket watch, created in Massachusetts United States by the A.W Waltham Watch Company, circa 1886-1887. This piece is one of the ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Cartier Louis Cartier Classic Tank, Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier, Louis Cartier, Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 24 X 18 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, quartz movement, white dial with Black Roman numerals, Sapphire crown. 1/2 in...
18k Gold
Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Cartier Mid Size Wrist Watch, 30 M.M. X 6 M.M thick 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Cartier Inc. 17 jewel mechanical, Manual wind movement. Silver Satin Dial with raised Gol...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Omega Seamaster De Ville Men Watch
By Omega
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18k yellow gold Omega Men Watch. It is a Seamaster De Ville model. It is known as an elegant dress watch. It has a manual winding movement. The dial is champagne color and...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Basculante XL 26mm 2522
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 26mm XL Tank Basculante in stainless steel by Cartier. Featuring a silver dial with Roman numerals, blued-steel sword-shaped hands, and a secret Cartier signature at VII. The watch...
Stainless Steel
An early 20th century diamond-set tiara by Skinner & Co
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century diamond-set tiara/necklace by Skinner & Co, the five principal old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of 2 carats, each rub over millegrain-set to...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm Watch In 18K Gold With Leather Strap & Box/Papers
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
All original Cartier parts & movement. Comes with an additional Cartier leather strap. Cartier box, booklet, DVD, and certificate papers also included. Pre-Owned Cartier Ballon Bleu...
18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Paris Manual Wind Dial 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Cartier Paris 18k gold ladies watch with a Roman numeral dial and the classic Cartier style blue sword-shaped hour markers. Manual wind movement with a screw-down crown and s...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Swiss Quartz Movement Watch in 18 Karat White Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A stunning work of wearable art, this one-of-a-kind Swiss Quartz movement ruby and diamond watch in 18 karat gold by Dilys’ represents the brand’s passion for exceptional gems and el...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,400Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex 34mm 18k Yellow gold and Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Date 34mm White White Dial Roman Numeral Accent Dial 2 Tone Oyster Band Creator: Rolex Design: Datejust Watch Datejust Collection Case Material: 18k Gold and Stainless Steel S...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Genuine 18k Rolex Precision Watch. 18k YG Ladies 9127 Dainty 1940s Ladies Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k Yellow Gold Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1941 Dainty 16mm Case. Rolex Movement Ref. 9127. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism. Case is 1...
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Turquoise Blue Dial Steel Watch 277200
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Turquoise Blue Dial Steel Watch 277200. This watch is one of the most desirable colors in this category. Brand new never been used with a white tag attach...
Turquoise, Steel
$18,150
H 1.58 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Yacht Master 40mm Steel 18K Gold Chocolate Dial Automatic Men Watch 126621
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex...
Steel
1990 Cartier Tortue 18K Rose Gold Tonneau Ladies Watch W/ Original Box
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Pre-owned Cartier Tortue ladies wrist-watch in 18kt rose gold. Chic and slim 8.6mm thick case with integral link bracelet and hidden fold-over clasp. Tonneau-shaped 31mm dial with ro...
18k Gold, Rose 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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