$12,200
W 1.58 in L 1.58 in
1996 Rolex Submariner Date 16610 Stainless Steel Tritium Dial Automatic 40mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
watch era and modern luxury Rolex. Produced for over twenty years, it represents the final evolution of
Steel, Stainless Steel
1996 Rolex Datejust 36 16233 Two-Tone Auto Champagne Roman Dial 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
quintessential two-tone Datejust. While the champagne dial is a staple of the era, finding a "T-serial" 1996
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
1996 Rolex Lady Datejust 69174 18K WG Bezel Motif Arabic Dial 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
18K white gold fluted bezel, this model offers the unmistakable sparkle of a precious metal Rolex
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
1996 Rolex GMT-Master 16700 Steel Auto Black Bezel 40mm T-Serial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
1996 example captures the model in its most refined state just before it was phased out of the Rolex
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Mini Datejust 26mm 69173 Gray Roman Dial TT YG/SS 1996
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Mini Datejust 69173 – 26mm – Gray Roman Dial – Two-Tone Yellow Gold & Steel – 1996 SKU 1933
Rolex 18 Karat Gold With Diamond Bezel President circa 1996 with Original Box
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: President / Reference 18236 METAL
18k Gold
Rolex Ladies Date 69240 26mm Black Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69240 Serial: T66**** Year: 1996 Model: Rolex Ladies Date Case
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady Date 69240 26mm White Roman Dial Steel Service Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69240 Serial: T34*** Year: 1996 Model: Rolex Ladies Date Case Material
Steel, Stainless Steel
1996 Rolex Explorer II Men's Watch White Dial Automatic 16570
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1996 Rolex Explorer II Men's Watch Model: 16570 Serial: T506944 Automatic movement White dial
1996 Rolex Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Datejust Presidential Watch 69178 #21792
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1996 Rolex Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Presidential Watch Model: 69178 Serial: T302928 This classic
18k Gold
1996 Rolex Datejust 36MM 16233 Diamond Bezel Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Unisex Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Diameter: 36.00 mm
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady's Datejust Watch with Fluted Bezel, 1996
By Rolex
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant 1996 Rolex Lady’s Datejust Watch features a classic fluted bezel crafted in 18-karat
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Patrizzi Zenith Automatic Wristwatch, 1996
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
March 1996 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box And Papers: Box, Manuals, And Guarantee Movement
Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady Datejust Ref 69174. White Gold Bezel. Excellent Condition, Circa 1996
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our superb neo vintage Rolex Lady Datejust reference 69174 features a 26mm stainless steel case
Rolex Mini Datejust 26mm 69173G Opaline White Diamond Dial TT YG/SS 1996
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Mini Datejust 26mm 69173G Opaline White Diamond Dial TT YG/SS 1996 SKU 1935 Brand Rolex Model
Rolex GMT Master II "COKE" Black and Red Dial Automatic Watch 40mm, 1996
By Rolex
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This classic Rolex GMT-Master II ref. 16710 (1996) crafted in stainless steel features a 40mm steel
Steel
Rolex Datejust 1996 Men's Two-Tone Champagne Dial 18 Karat Gold and Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
. Pre-Owned Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Two-Tone 18kt Gold and Steel Men's Watch 16233. This Rolex
18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Air King 14010
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Watch: Rolex Air-King 14010 Full Set 1996 Stock Number: CHW5045 Price: £4,200.00 An immaculate
Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Logo Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 1996
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
guaranteed! The sale comes with a new style Rolex box, appraisal certificate and our in-house 1 year
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16200 No Holes Silver Sticks Dial 1996 Steel Automatic Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
card. Details: Brand Rolex Series Datejust Model Number 16200 Box Yes Papers No Production Year 1996
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
dated October 1996 and a Rolex service warranty card dated January 2019.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 Champagne Diamond Dial Stainless 18K Gold Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69173 Serial: W425*** Year: 1996 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust Case
Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 26mm Champagne Dial Diamond Bezel 18k Gold Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69173 Serial: T72**** Year: 1996 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust Case
Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Date Just Plain Bezel Mens Wristwatch Ref 15200
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
All original 1996 mens Rolex date just mens wristwatch. Model 15200 with plain bezel and oyster
Stainless Steel
1996 Rolex Daytona Zenith Stainless Steel 16520 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 1996 Rolex Daytona Zenith Stainless Steel 16520 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box
Stainless Steel
1996 Rolex Daytona Zenith Stainless Steel 16520 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 1996 Rolex Daytona Zenith Stainless Steel 16520 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box
Stainless Steel
1996 Rolex Daytona Steel and Yellow Gold 16523 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 1996 Rolex Daytona Steel & Yellow Gold 16523 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box
Yellow Gold, Steel
1996 Rolex Datejust Steel and Yellow Gold 16233 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 1996 Rolex Datejust Steel & Yellow Gold 16233 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Automatic Wristwatch 1996
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual ref 14000 serial #T2 circa 1996. Featuring 34mm diameter
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona 1996 Vintage Stainless and 18 Karat Gold
By Rolex
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rolex Daytona 40 mm reference number 16523 vintage 1996 .Stainless and 18k yellow bezel and
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 16220 1996
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Datejust ref 16220 serial no. T6 circa 1996. Featuring full size 36mm diameter stainless
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Stainless Steel Datejust Wrisrwatch Ref 16200 circa 1996
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 16200, T serial number, circa 1996. 36mm diameter
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 68240 circa 1996
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 68240, serial number T4, circa 1996. 31mm Oyster
Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady's Stainless Steel Oyster Pereptual Wristwatch circa 1996
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex lady's stainless steel Oyster Pereptual wristwatch, circa 1996. 27mm case with smooth bezel
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 68273 1996
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex midsize stainless and 18K Datejust ref 68273 and A2 serial # circa 1996 featuring 31mm
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Airking Explorer Dial self winding wristwatch, c 1996
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Airking ref 14000 T5 serial # circa 1996. Featuring a 34mm diameter case
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust self winding wristwatch Ref 16234, circa 1996
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Datejust ref 16234 serial # T3 circa 1996. Full size man’s model 36mm diameter stainless
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Midsize Datejust Wristwatch Ref 68278 circa 1996
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Midsize Datejust ref 68278 serial #W6 circa 1996. 30mm diameter Oyster case
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch, circa 1996
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS/18K YG Datejust, ref 16233, serial # W9, circa 1996. 36mm diameter full size man's case
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Ladies Date Stainless Steel Oyster Bracelet with White Dial, Circa 1996
By Rolex
Located in New Orleans, LA
time recognition. Completed with an oyster bracelet with a smooth bezel this circa 1996 ladies Rolex is
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies yellow gold stainless steel Datejust Blue Dial Wristwatch, C 1996
By Rolex
Located in New Orleans, LA
Lady's Rolex Datejust with arabic numerals on blue dial, two tone jubilee band made from 18 karat
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Amazing Rolex GMT - Master II in steel circa 1996 in perfect condition
By Rolex
Located in Paris, IDF
Rolex GMT-Master II steel wristwatch from 1996. Round case in steel, screwed caseback, stainless
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 67198 circa 1996
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Lady's Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch ref 67198 serial #T3 circa 1996. 27mm
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Gold Datejust ref. 16220 circa 1996
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS/18K WG Datejust ref # 16220 36mm diameter case with 18K WG fluted beze, sapphire crystal
Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Sold
W 1.07 in Dm 1.07 in
Rolex Lady's Stainless Steel and Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 69173 circa 1996
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex lady's stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 69173, serial number S6
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Bark Day Date President Wristwatch Ref 18248 circa 1996
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex “Bark” Day Date President ref 18248 serial number T circa 1996. Featuring 36mm full size
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Daytona ref. 16520 Zenith Movement c. 1996
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Daytona ref 16520 Zenith calibre automatic 3 registers movement for Rolex Serial
Stainless Steel
Sold
W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in
Rolex Stainless Steel Airking Wristwatch with Custom-Colored Dial Ref 14000 circa 1996
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Airking wristwatch, Ref. 14000, serial number T4, circa 1996. 34mm case with
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm 16233
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Datejust in 18k & stainless steel with a gold stick dial on a oyster bracelet. Auto w/ sweep
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 26 69174G Ladies Stainless Steel Diamond Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
: 69174G Age: 1996 Gender: Ladies Complete With: Rolex Box Dial: Silver With Diamond Markers Glass
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Diamond Dial and Bezel wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Columbia, MO
Details: Stainless Steel Rolex DateJust 1996 Custom Silver and Diamond Dial/Bezel Jubilee Bracelet
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Rolex Day-Date 36 18238 Men's Yellow Gold Diamond Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Age: 1996 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box & Manuals Dial: Champagne Diamond Glass: Sapphire
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 31 68273 Ladies Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Diamond Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Age: 1996 Gender: Ladies Complete With: Rolex Box & Service Pouch Dial: Champagne With Diamond Markers
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 16233 Unisex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Age: 1996 Gender: Unisex Complete With: Rolex Box Dial: Blue Baton Glass: Sapphire Crystal Case Size
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer I 14270 Men's Stainless Steel T Serial' Punched Papers Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Age: 1996 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box, Manuals, Open Guarantee, Card Holder & Swing Tag Dial
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Zenith Daytona Cosmograph Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
From 1996 Fitted on a Rolex Stainless Steel Bracelet with Flip-Lock Clasp Includes Letter of
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Ladies 2 Tone White Roman Dial, Ref. 69173
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Datejust in 18k yellow gold & stainless steel on a Jubilee bracelet with white dial set with
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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