1997 Rolex Submariner Date 16613 – Two-Tone Blue “Bluesy”
By Rolex
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
The 1997 Rolex Submariner 16613 in stainless steel and 18k yellow gold is one of the most iconic two-tone sports watches ever produced.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1997 Rolex Daytona 16520 Steel Black Cream Subdials Auto 40mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex turned to the best in the business for the movement, basing its Caliber 4030 on the legendary El Primero from Zenith.
Steel, Stainless Steel
1997 Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 40mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Ultimate Overbuilt Daily Driver This is for the person who wants a professional Rolex that carries more weight and technical depth than a standard Submariner.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1997 Rolex Explorer I 14270 Stainless Steel Black Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This reference is for the person who has moved past the need for complication or flash and wants the most balanced, capable, and historically significant timepiece Rolex has ever pro...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1997 Rolex Explorer I 14270 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Purest Form Of Rolex The Explorer is Rolex at its most essential.
Stainless Steel
1997 Rolex Datejust 36 16233 Two-Tone Auto Mother of Pearl MOP Dial 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
While the 16233 remains the quintessential two tone Rolex, the inclusion of organic materials on the dial indicates a higher level of craftsmanship from the period.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31mm White Roman Two Tone Watch Circa 1997 Complete Oyster
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 watc...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Linen Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 1997
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 36mm Two Tone White Roman Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 1997
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 36mm Stainless Steel Watch Silver Roman Dial 16220 Circa 1997
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 watc...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16233 Blue Vignette Diamond Dial 18K Gold Steel Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16233 Serial: W929*** Year: 1997 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yell...
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.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
1997 Rolex Day Date Petroleum Blue Dial Ref. 18239 (with Papers)
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Specifications Brand: Rolex Model: Day Date Ref. No.: 18239 Serial No.: T747xxx Year: 1997 Gender: Gents Case Size: 36mm Case: Excellent fat case that is showing very light wear from...
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Aluminium Bezel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 16610, 1997
By Rolex
Located in Epsom, Surrey
Specifications; Model Number: 16610 Year: 1997 Dial: Black Bezel: Steel with Aluminium insert Accessories: Box Condition: Excellent Bracelet: Rolex Oyster Bracelet Case Diamet...
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.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Rolex Airking Ref 14000 Blue Explorer Dial Stainless Steel, circa 1997
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Airking ref 14000 U serial# circa 1997.
Stainless Steel
1997 Rolex Men's Watch 16233 Steel 18K Yellow Gold 36mm #16650
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1997 Rolex Men's Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch Model: 16233 Serial: U896754 White Dial with gold stick markers Automatic Movement Stainless steel and 18K yellow gold 36mm case...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
1997 Rolex GMT Master II Coke Dial 16710 Men's Watch Automatic
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1997 Rolex GMT Master II Coke Dial Men's Watch Model: 16710 Serial: U120467 This classic Rolex is from 1997 and set in stainless steel Coke bezel is half black and half red.
Stainless Steel
1997 Rolex Submariner Men's Watch 14060A Black Dial Black Bezel Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1997 Rolex Submariner Watch Model: 14060 Serial: U353237 40 mm case Black Dial , Black Bezel No Date Stainless Steel Oyster Bracelet with flip lock 7.5" bracelet - no addition...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1.58 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in
Stunning 1997 Rolex 14060 Submariner Wristwatch Box Lanyard Date Card Manuals
By Rolex
Located in GB
Wimbledon - Furniture are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 1997 Rolex Submariner no date 14060 stainless steel sports watch with original box manuals lanyard and ot...
Stainless Steel
1997 Rolex Daytona in 18 Karat Gold & Stainless Steel with Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Date - 1997 Reference - 16523 Serial - U412278 Size - 38mm Movement - Rolex chronometer rated chronograph movement Case - 18 karat yellow gold and stainless steel Band - integ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner 16610 Automatic Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this 1997 Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner 16610. This classic and highly sought after Rolex sport watch features a 40mm stainless steel case, factory origina...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Date automatic self winding Water Proof Oyster Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1997 Rolex reference 15238 18K Yellow Gold Date Wrist Watch, 34 MM Water Proof Oyster Case with Fluted Bezel, automatic, self winding movement, Champagne Dial with raised marke...
18k Gold
Rolex Men’s Submariner Two-Tone 18 Karat Gold and Stainless Steel Watch 16613
By Rolex
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this 1997 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 Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel Ladies 67180, 1997
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3176 Model: 67180 Serial: U15**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 27th December 1997 Case Diameter: 26 mm Case Size: 26mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Mov...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16700, 1997
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4086 Model Number: 16700 Serial Number: U80**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 1997 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box And Papers: Box Only Movement: Automatic C...
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT Master Ref 16700 Wristwatch, Coeval Tritium Dial. B&Ps', Year 1997
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
A collector's set, this GMT comes complete with inner and outer box, GMT Master instructions, your Rolex booklet, green wallet and original warranty papers dated 1997, retailed by a ...
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Submariner Wristwatch Ref 16613 circa 1997
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Rolex stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Submariner wristwatch with black dial and black bezel, circa 1997.
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Rolex GMT-Master II 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gents 16718, 1997
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3934 Model: 16718 Serial: S43**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 15th October 1997 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box and Guarantee Movement: Aut...
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel/18 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex 16233, 1997
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
REF W3586 MODEL NUMBER 16233 SERIAL NUMBER W68**** CONDITION 9 - Excellent condition GENDER Unisex AGE 1st January 1997 CASE DIAMETER 36 mm CASE SIZE 36mm BOX & PAPERS Box, Manuals ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Oyster Bracelet Wristwatch, circa 1997
By Rolex
Located in Princeton, NJ
Stainless Steel Rolex Datejust with smooth bezel and Oyster bracelet.
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1.58 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in
Super Rare Original 1966 Rolex GMT Master Pepsi Pan AM 1675 Little GMT Red Hand
By Rolex
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 1966 Rolex GMT Master Pepsi / Pan am wristwatch with the super rare little GMT master hand I’m listing my ...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1.97 in W 1.97 in D 0.4 in
18Ct Gold and Steel Breitling Navitimer D23322 Wristwatch, Full Set Box Papers
By Breitling
Located in GB
Wimbledon - Furniture are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Breitling Steel & Gold Silver Arabic Dial Navitimer Chronograph Gents D23322 wristwatch full set complete with all o...
Gold, Stainless Steel
1997 Rolex Yacht Master 29MM 69623 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Diameter: 29.00 mm Weight: 72.30 Grams Ladies 18K yellow gold and stainless steel ROLEX Swiss made watch.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II 16570 40mm Stainless Steel Black Dial Men's Watch Year 1997
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Fitted to its correct all matt '78790' Oyster Fliplock bracelet, waterproof to 100m and presented with a Rolex box, Explorer booklet and Rolex warranty certificate dated July 1997.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Pink Dial with Diamonds Womens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Womens Rolex- Datejust Date: 1997 26 mm Preowned Reference: 69160 Stainless steel Pink Dial with Diamonds
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Pre-Owned Rolex Submariner Ref 14060 Stainless Steel, circa 1997
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
No box or papers. 40mm circa 1997
Stainless Steel
1997 Rolex Submariner Stainless Steel 16610 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 1997 Rolex Submariner Stainless Steel 16610 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box Only dated 1997 *Case Size: 40mm *Strap: Stainless Steel Oyster *Age: 1997 *Strap leng...
Stainless Steel
1997 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel 67480 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 1997 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel 67480 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Presentation Pouch dated 1997 *Case Size: 31mm *Strap: Stainless Steel Oyster *Age: 1...
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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