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2011 Rolex Datejust

Rolex Datejust II 116334 41mm White Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper
Rolex Datejust II 116334 41mm White Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper

Rolex Datejust II 116334 41mm White Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper

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Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 116334 Serial: G313*** Year: 2011 Model: Rolex Datejust II Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K White Gold Fluted Bezel Dial: White...

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Rolex Datejust 2, Bi-Metal, Model Number 116333, Registered 2011
Rolex Datejust 2, Bi-Metal, Model Number 116333, Registered 2011

Rolex Datejust 2, Bi-Metal, Model Number 116333, Registered 2011

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

Rolex Date Just 2 in bi-metal stainless steel and yellow gold with a black dial and 41 mm fluted bezel. This watch comes with full Rolex certification.

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Rolex Datejust 2, Bi-Metal, Model Number 116333, Registered 2011
Rolex Datejust 2, Bi-Metal, Model Number 116333, Registered 2011

Rolex Datejust 2, Bi-Metal, Model Number 116333, Registered 2011

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

Rolex Date Just 2 in bi-metal stainless steel and yellow gold with a black dial and 41 mm fluted bezel. This watch comes with full Rolex certification.

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Rolex Datejust 2, Bi-Metal, Model Number 116333, Registered 2011
Rolex Datejust 2, Bi-Metal, Model Number 116333, Registered 2011

Rolex Datejust 2, Bi-Metal, Model Number 116333, Registered 2011

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

Rolex Date Just 2 in bi-metal stainless steel and yellow gold with a black dial and 41 mm fluted bezel. This watch comes with full Rolex certification.

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Rolex Ladies White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch, 2011
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Rolex Ladies White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch, 2011

By Rolex

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Ref: W4017 Model Number: 179174 Serial Number: 5P9***** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Gender: Ladies Age: 19th October 2011 Case Diameter: 26 mm Case Size: 26mm Box And Papers: ...

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2011 Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel 178240 Wristwatch
2011 Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel 178240 Wristwatch

2011 Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel 178240 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Contemporary 2011 Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel 178240 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box & Guarantee dated 9th July 2011 *Case Size: 31mm *Strap: Stainless Steel Oyster *Age: 20...

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2011 Rolex Datejust 31 Stainless Steel 178384 Wristwatch
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2011 Rolex Datejust 31 Stainless Steel 178384 Wristwatch

By Rolex

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Contemporary 2011 Rolex Datejust 31 Stainless Steel 178384 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box, Manuals & Guarantee dated 20th September 2011 *Case Size: 31mm *Strap: Stainless Stee...

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2011 Rolex Datejust Steel & Yellow Gold 116243 Wristwatch
2011 Rolex Datejust Steel & Yellow Gold 116243 Wristwatch

2011 Rolex Datejust Steel & Yellow Gold 116243 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Contemporary 2011 Rolex Datejust Steel & Yellow Gold 116243 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box & Guarantee dated 19th June 2011 *Case Size: 36mm *Strap: Stainless Steel & 18K Yello...

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2011 Rolex Datejust For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 2011 rolex datejust you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, steel and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. A 2011 rolex datejust can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. When shopping for a 2011 rolex datejust, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

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Prices for a 2011 rolex datejust can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $9,014 and can go as high as $16,540, while this accessory, on average, fetches $11,061.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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