1996 Rolex Submariner Date 16610 Stainless Steel Tritium Dial Automatic 40mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This is the era where Rolex perfected the dive watch formula before the design became more jewelry-oriented.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1996 Rolex Air-King 14000 Stainless Steel Silver Dial Automatic 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Purest Form Of Rolex The Air-King has long been the entry point to the Rolex line, but it is also the purest expression of what the brand represents.
Stainless Steel
1996 Rolex Lady Datejust 69174 18K WG Bezel Motif Arabic Dial 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a repetitive Rolex pattern across the surface, this dial adds a layer of texture and architectural depth that separates it from standard sunburst finishes.
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
Produced alongside the GMT-Master II, the 16700 was built for those who prioritized a slimmer case profile and the practical utility of a quickset date function. This 1996 example ca...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1996 Rolex Lady Datejust 69174 18K WG Bezel Motif Arabic Dial 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
It is a sharp, high-integrity, and mechanically superior example of a design that never goes out of style. Key Specs Brand: Rolex Year: 1996 Reference Number: 69174 Series: Lady ...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust President 26mm 18K Gold Champagne Dial Fluted Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1996 Rolex OP Datejust Presidential reference 69178 automatic watch in solid 18K yellow gold, featuring a champagne dial with applied gold index hour markers, tritium-lume ha...
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel with Box and Papers from 1996
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 14010 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1996 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43m...
1996 Men's Rolex 36mm DateJust Two Tone 18K Gold/ Stainless Steel Watch (Unworn)
By Rolex
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Year: 1996. Brand: Rolex. Gender: Men's. Dial: Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex 18 Karat Gold With Diamond Bezel President circa 1996 with Original Box
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1996 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 43mm Length X 36mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 31 Jewels / Caliber "Double Quick" DIAL / HANDS: Factory Origina...
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 Material: 26mm Band: Stainless Steel Jubilee Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel Dia...
Diamond, 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 40mm case Stainless steel oyster bracelet.
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 Rolex ladies watch is set in 18K yellow gold.
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 Weight: 99.40 grams 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel diamond ROLEX Swiss-made w...
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 yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Patrizzi Zenith Automatic Wristwatch, 1996
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4103 Model Number: 16520 Serial Number: W69**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 11th March 1996 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box And Papers: Box, Manuals, And G...
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 Available exclusively at Classic Time Club, Sydney — your trusted destination for ra...
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 with white gold fluted bezel and stainless steel jubilee bracelet.
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 Datejust Reference 69173G Year 1996 Dial Opaline White Diamond Dial Case Steel and...
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 case with a distinctive red and black "Coke" rotating bezel.
Steel
Rolex Datejust 1996 Men's Two-Tone Champagne Dial 18 Karat Gold and Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
It has also been referenced against technical documents and manufacturer records where available to ensure authenticity and a clean history. About: Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust - 16...
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 full set consisting of both inner and outer boxes, manual, wallet, calendar, swing tag...
Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Logo Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 1996
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. Model features quick-set movement...
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16200 No Holes Silver Sticks Dial 1996 Steel Automatic Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Details: Brand Rolex Series Datejust Model Number 16200 Box Yes Papers No Production Year 1996 Movement Automatic Self Wind Gender Mens Case Material Stainless Steel Case Shape Round...
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This timepiece comes with our own presentation box, both original swing tags, Rolex punched papers 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 Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18...
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 Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Jubilee ...
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 band.
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 Only dated 1996 *Case Size: 40mm *Strap: Stainless Steel Oyster *Age: 1996 *Strap ...
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 Only dated 1996 *Case Size: 40mm *Strap: Stainless Steel Oyster *Age: 1996 *Strap ...
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, Service Papers dated 1st September 2004 & Guarantee dated 1st June 1996 *Case Size: 40m...
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, Manual & Guarantee dated 10th December 1996 *Case Size: 36mm *Strap: Stainless Steel ...
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.
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 stainless steel case white dial with diamonds at the 1,2,4,5,7,8,10 and 11.
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.
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 case with smooth bezel and sapphire crystal and beautiful original rose dial with wi...
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 case with smooth bezel and sapphire crystal.
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, sapphire crystal and original salmon dial with applied figures, Arabic 3, 6, 9 and ...
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 diameter stainless steel case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel and crown, sapphire cryst...
18k Gold, 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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