Rolex Submariner 16613 Blue Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Submariner 16613 Men Watch. 40mm stainless steel case. 18k yellow gold bezel with blue insert
Rolex Submariner 16613 Blue Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Submariner 16613 Men Watch. 40mm stainless steel case. 18k yellow gold bezel with blue insert
Rolex Submariner 16613 Blue Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Submariner 16613 Men Watch. 40mm stainless steel case. 18k yellow gold bezel with blue insert
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona 16518 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Daytona 16518 Men's Watch. This watch features a 40mm case made of 18K yellow gold, paired
18k Gold
$8,800
H 1.42 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust 36mm Jubilee Stainless Steel Silver Dial Men Watch 16234
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
watchmakers. Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 16234 Model Number: 16234 Type and Style: Type: Wristwatch
Steel, Stainless Steel
$9,350
H 1.42 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust 36mm Jubilee 18K Gold Steel Champagne Dial Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Department: Men Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Vintage: Yes (1990-1999) Year Manufactured: 1990
18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Automatic 18K Gold & Stainless Steel Men's Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The Rolex 1995 Oyster Perpetual Datejust is a classic example of Rolex's timeless elegance and
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Explorer II 40mm 16570 Black Dial Stainless Steel GMT Date Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Rolex Explorer II 40mm 16570 Black Dial Stainless Steel GMT Date Men’s Watch is a timeless and
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust with Diamond Bezel and White Diamond Roman Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Custom Diamond Bezel, White Roman Dial 16014 This watch is in like new
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16233 Champagne 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A classic Rolex Datejust (16233), featuring a self-winding automatic watch with a 36 mm stainless
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm No Holes 18k Gold Steel Blue Vignette Dial Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
: Rolex Datejust 16233 Model Number: 16233 Type and Style: Type: Wristwatch Style: Luxury Department: Men
Steel
Rolex Submariner Holes 18 Karat Holes Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 16613
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Tritium Dial. Good Condition. Tiny scratches on the bezel insert. Pre-owned Rolex Submariner 40mm
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Daytona ZENITH 16520 Patrizzi Black Dial Mens Watch Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Daytona 16520 Men's Watch. This watch features a 40mm stainless steel case
Stainless Steel
$3,369
W 1.26 in L 1.52 in
1991 Tudor (Rolex) Prince Oysterdate Mens Midsize Watch - SS & 18K White Gold
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1991 TUDOR (Rolex) PRINCE OYSTERDATE Mens Midsize Watch - Stainless Steel & White 18K Gold Rolex
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable
Rolex Submariner 14060 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 14060 Men's Watch. 42mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Unidirectional
Unavailable
Rolex Submariner 16613 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 16613 Mens Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. 18k yellow gold bezel with blue
Unavailable
Rolex Submariner 16613 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Submariner 116613 Mens Watch. 40mm Stainless steel case with
Unavailable
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Polar ""Swiss"" Dial Men's Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless
Rolex Submariner 16613 Men's Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 16613 Men's Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case with yellow gold unidirectional
Unavailable
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Polar Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Men's Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel 24 Hour Time
Rolex Explorer II 16570 "SWISS" Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Men's Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel 24 Hour Time
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller 16600 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Sea-Dweller watch. Stainless steel 40mm case. Unidirectional
Rolex Submariner 16610 Men's Watch Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 16610 Men Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Unidirectional bezel
Rolex Daytona Two Tone Diamond Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Daytona Two Tone Diamond Dial Men's Watch excellent condition comes with original papers
Diamond
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16233 men's Watch. 356mm stainless steel case with yellow gold fluted bezel. silver
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust 16220 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16220 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with stainless steel engine turn bezel
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust 16220 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16220 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with stainless steel engine turn bezel
Unavailable
Rolex Submariner 16613 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 16613 Men Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. 18k yellow gold bezel with blue
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16233 Men Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold Stationary fluted bezel
Unavailable
Rolex Submariner 16610 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 16610 Men Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Unidirectional bezel
Unavailable
Rolex Submariner 16610 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 16610 Men's Watch. 42mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Unidirectional
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16233 Men Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold Stationary bezel
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Men's Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with an 18K yellow
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16233 Men Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold fluted bezel. Black dial
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Polar "Swiss" Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Polar ""Swiss"" Dial Men's Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless
Unavailable
Rolex Air King 14000 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Air-King 14000 Men's Watch. 34mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel smooth bezel
Unavailable
Rolex Daydate Bark 18248 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Daydate 36mm Bark 18248 Men's Watch very good condition all original parts 5 year
Unavailable
Rolex Daytona 16518 Zenith Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Daytona 16518 Zenith Men Watch. 40mm 18k Yellow Gold case. Yellow Gold Stationary bezel
Unavailable
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Men's Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel 24 Hour Time
Unavailable
Rolex Submariner Date 16610 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner Date 16610 Men's Watch. 42mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel
Unavailable
Rolex Mens Yatchmaster 16622 Oyster Blue
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand - Rolex Model - 16622 Yatchmaster Metals - stainless steel Case size - 40mm Bezel - Rotating
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16234 Men Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. White Gold fluted bezel. Black dial
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234 Mens Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. White Gold Stationary
Unavailable
Rolex Air King Precision 14010 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Air-King Precision 14010 Men's Watch. 34mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel engine
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16233 Men Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Fluted-gold bezel Champagne dial with
Rolex Datejust 16233 Diamond Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Fluted Yellow Gold Stationary bezel
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold fluted bezel. Champagne
Rolex Datejust 16030 Buckley Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16030 Buckley Dial Men's Watch 36mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel engine
Rolex Submariner 16613T Men's Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 16613T Men Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. 18k yellow gold bezel with blue
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16234 Men's watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. White Gold fluted bezel. Silver
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234 Mens Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. White Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16234 Men watch. 36 Stainless Steel case. White Gold fluted bezel. Silver dial
Unavailable
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Polar Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Men's Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel 24 Hour Time
Unavailable
Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 Men's Watch. 42mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Unidirectional
Rolex Submariner 16610 Men's Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 16610 Men Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Unidirectional bezel
Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16233 Men Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold Stationary bezel
Unavailable
Rolex Cellini 6623 Yellow Gold Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Cellini 6623. 37 mm 18k yellow gold watch. 37mm 18k yellow gold case. Black jubilee dial
Unavailable
W 0.75 in Dm 1.58 in L 0.31 in
Rolex Submariner 16613 Slate Serti Dial 18K Mens Watch Box&Papers
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Submariner 16613 Slate Serti Dial 18K Mens Watch 40mm Box&Papers
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable
W 0.79 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in L 7.49 in
Rolex GMT Master II 16710 Pepsi Stainless P Serial Automatic Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex GMT Master II 16710 Pepsi Stainless P Serial Automatic Mens Watch 40MM
Rolex Yacht Master 16628 Blue Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Yacht-Master 16628 Blue Dial Men's Watch. Yellow gold 40mm case with unidirectional rotating
Rolex Daytona Zenith 16528 Diamond Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Daytona Zenith 16528 Men's Watch. 40mm 18k Yellow gold case. Yellow Gold Tachymeter bezel
Rolex Datejust 16233 Black Diamond Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with yellow gold fluted bezel. Black
Rolex Datejust 16233 Diamond Vignette Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold fluted bezel. Blue
Rolex Tridor Day Date Perlmaster 18948 Men’s Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Tridor Day Date Perlmaster 18948 Mens Watch. 39mm 18k Yellow Gold case. Yellow Gold
Rolex GMT Master II 16710 Coke Bezel Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex GMT Master II 16710 Men Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Bidirectional
Rolex Cellini 4133 Yellow Gold Men's Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Cellini 4133 Yellow Gold Men's Watch. 31mm 18k Yellow gold case. Yellow Gold Stationary
Rolex Day-Date President 18239 White Gold Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date 18239 Men's Watch. 36mm 18K White Gold case. White Gold fluted bezel. Grey dial
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date President 18238 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date President 18238 Men's Watch 36mm 18k Yellow gold case. Yellow Gold
Rolex DateJust 16238 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex DateJust 16238 Men's Watch 36mm 18k Yellow Gold case. Yellow Gold fluted bezel. White dial
Rolex Day-Date President 18238 Diamond Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date President 18238 Diamond Dial Men's Watch. 36mm 18k yellow gold case with gold fluted
Rolex Day-Date President 18346 Platinum Diamond Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date President 18346 Platinum Diamond Men's Watch. 36mm platinum case with platinum
Rolex Oyster Date Precision Stainless Steel Men's Wristwatch Ref 6066
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century all original, 1951 Rolex stainless steel oyster date precision wristwatch. Red date wheel. Original ruby steel riveted oyster band. Unpolished, minor scratches to case an...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Chanel 2014 Boy Brick Barcode Lego Minaudière Clutch Bag Supermarket 67667
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 67667 Chanel 2014 Boy Brick Barcode Lego Minaudière Clutch Bag Supermarket All black on one side and a multi-textured striped panel resembling a supermarket item barcode ...
Natural 4.5 Carat Diamond Adjustable Lariat 14-Karat Tennis Necklace In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k White Gold Natural 4.5 Carat Diamond Adjustable Lariat Tennis Necklace Product: Natural Diamond Tennis Necklace Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: There are approximately...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$13,950
H 11 in D 3.1 in L 7.1 in
Hermes SAC A DOS HAC A DOS PM Veau Togo Leather Backpack Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
Hermes HAC A DOS PM backpack for men in Black Togo calfskin. The bag has an adjustable shoulder strap. Palladium-plated hardware. Large interior compartment with an interior pocket o...
Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Lady's Classic Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18k gold oval case lady's watch by Cartier Paris. Case measures 30mm x 22mm excl. crown. Cartier leather band with 18k gold Cartier deployant buckle. Quartz movement. Case ba...
Yellow Gold
18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 from 1978
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 Gender: Mens Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatches Reference: 18038 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Casual M...
18k Gold
cartier ronde 1815
By Cartier
Located in istanbul, TR
Seller Notes “very good condition minimal straches of use” Bezel Color Silver Movement Quartz Closure Deployant Indices Roman Numerals Year Manufactured 2000-2009 With Papers No Band...
Blue Sapphire, Silver
Rolex Ladies President 69158 Factory Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel & Lugs 18K Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69158 Serial: E443*** Year: 1990 Model: Ladies President Crown Collection Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Lugs Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: Factory Diamo...
18k Gold
Rolex 18Kt. Gold President with Custom Blue Diamond Marker Dial, 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: President / Reference 18000 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter...
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Cartier Audemars Piguet 1970s Yellow Gold Tank Mechanical mid size Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Cartier classic Tank Wrist Watch, 20 x 20 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, Sapphire crown. 20 Jewel, Audemars Piguet Manual wind, Nickle Lever movement. White Enamel Dia...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 20K Yellow Gold 7.99 Carat Old European Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian Estate Composition: 20K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: One Old European Cut Diamond Carat Weight: 3.39 Carats Color/Clarity: Q to R / VVS2 GIA Report Number: 6233854...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rare Cartier Tank Basculante Platinum & Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare, platinum and rose gold Tank Basculante by Cartier. Featuring a silver guilloche dial with roman numerals, blued steel sword-shaped hands, a hidden Cartier signature at VII an...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Black Index Dial Mens Watch Jubilee Band 126300
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Black Index Dial Mens Watch Jubilee Band 126300 This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. ...
Steel
Cartier Pasha 1353 Chronograph Grey Dial 18K Yellow Gold Leather Strap 35mm
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1353 Model: Cartier Pasha Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Brown Leather Strap Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Grey Dial Face: Sapphire C...
Zuhair Murad Couture white silver gold beaded sequin mini wedding backless dress
By Zuhair Murad
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE An incredibly rare dress from Zuhair Murad Haute Couture Fall 2006 This really is a work of art, a tasseled flapper style mini dress. The dress is sheer mesh and i...
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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The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
If you think this looks like the Rolex Kermit, you're correct.
This model was designed for lefties.
Learn the devious techniques that counterfeiters use to sell inauthentic pieces at authentic prices. Of course, you don't have to worry about that on 1stDibs, where every seller of Rolex watches is highly vetted.
From understanding the models to choosing among vintage, pre-owned and new watches, here’s our expert advice on finding the best Rolex for you.
As the cache goes on display at London’s Design Museum, we speak to its enigmatic owner about some of his rarest acquisitions.
These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.