Rolex Datejust 69178 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Presidential Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Gold Baton Markers Bezel Type: Fluted Fixed Bezel Color: 18K Yellow Gold Movement: Rolex Caliber 2135
1990s Art Deco Wrist Watches
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 69178 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Presidential Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Gold Baton Markers Bezel Type: Fluted Fixed Bezel Color: 18K Yellow Gold Movement: Rolex Caliber 2135
18k Gold
$8,250
H 1.03 in W 0.42 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 26MM 18K Yellow Gold Steel Jubilee Cream Dial Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Movement Type: Mechanical (Automatic) Caliber: Rolex Calibre 2135 Jewels: 29 Swiss Made: Yes Features
Steel
Rolex Ladies 26mm Datejust 69173 Champagne Diamond jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
/Yellow Gold Crystal - Sapphire Dial - Custom Champagne Diamond Movement - Rolex Auto Cal-2135 Bezel
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies 26mm Datejust 69173 Black Diamond jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
/Yellow Gold Crystal - Sapphire Dial - Custom Black Diamond Movement - Rolex Auto Cal-2135 Bezel - Custom
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust 68273 Black Diamond Fluted Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
- Sapphire Bezel - Yellow Gold Fluted Movement - Rolex Automatic Cal-2135 Band - Rolex two-tone Jubilee wrist
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 Roman Numeral Flute Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Ladies Model - 69173 Datejust Metals - Stainless Steel
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies 26mm Datejust White MOP Diamond steel jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Bezel - Steel diamond Crystal - Sapphire Movement - Automatic Rolex CAL.2135 Dial - Custom MOP diamond
Diamond, Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust 68274 Midsize MOP Diamond Dial Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Gold Fluted Crystal - Sapphire Dial - MOP Diamond Movement - Rolex CAL.2135 Wrist Band - Stainless
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 69173
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
case: Rolex SA 69000A Movement: 2135 Rolex SA Adj 5 Pos Temp All of our pre-owned watches have
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Lady's Steel and Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 69173 circa 1993
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Outside case: C545069 69173 Inside case: 69000A Rolex Movement: 2135 Rolex SA 29 jewels Adj Temp 5
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 69173
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
and 18k yellow gold Movement: Automatic, 2135, Rolex, 29 jewels, Adj 5 pos, 0689223 Dial: Black
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Rolex Datejust Ladies Watch 691733B
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
located at the 3-o-clock position. It’s powered by an automatic Rolex calibre 2135 movement with 40 hours
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Two-Tone Watch 68243
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
the date. This model is equipped with Rolex caliber 2135 automatic movement and builds up a power
Rolex Lady Datejust Pearlmaster Ladies' Watch - Factory Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
watch sits a renowned Rolex 2135 movement. The screw-down crown is original and decorated with the Rolex
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Datejust Wristwatch Ref 69138
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
dial Outside case: 69138 8824655 Inside case: 69000A Rolex 18k 750 Movement: Rolex 2135 29 jewels adj 5
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 69173
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Rolex lady's 18k yellow gold and stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 69173, with a custom
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Lady's Steel Datejust Oyster Band Wristwatch Ref 69173
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
diamonds Outside case: R607419 69173 Inside case: Rolex 69000A Movement: 29 jewels Rolex 2135 225776
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 68173
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
: 690000A Montres Rolex Geneve Movement: 2135 29 jewels 3571432 29 jewels adj temp 3 pos Other: Buckle V10
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Lady Datejust 69173 Custom Diamond Dial & Bezel 1990 Boxed
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
16.5cm) Movement: Rolex Caliber 2135 (automatic) Power Reserve: Approx. 40 hours Accuracy: +4 seconds/day
Sold
H 1.26 in W 1.03 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69000A White Gold Stainless Steel Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
crystal has some small scratches not so visible to the naked eye. Movement : Automatic Rolex 2135
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69000A Gold and Stainless Steel Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
scratches. Movement : Automatic Rolex 2135 Signature: Rolex 69173 / L562142 Case measurements
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex stainless Steel Yellow Gold Lady's Datejust Jubilee Wristwatch Ref 69173
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
gold Roman numerals Outside case: 69173 T762806 Inside case: Montres Rolex 69000A Movement: 2135
18k Gold, Steel, Yellow Gold
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H 1.03 in W 0.4 in Dm 1.03 in
Vintage Rolex President 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Watch 6917
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Movement Type: Mechanical (Automatic) Movement Caliber: Rolex Automatic 2135 Number of Jewels: 29 Jewels
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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H 1.03 in W 0.4 in Dm 1.03 in
Vintage Rolex President 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Watch 6917
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Movement Type: Mechanical (Automatic) Movement Caliber: Rolex Automatic 2135 Number of Jewels: 29 Jewels
Yellow Gold
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H 1.03 in W 0.4 in Dm 1.03 in
Vintage Rolex President 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Watch 6917
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Movement Type: Mechanical (Automatic) Movement Caliber: Rolex Automatic 2135 Number of Jewels: 29 Jewels
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 18k Gold Champagne Factory Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
000244 Wrist Fit 6 inches Movement Caliber Rolex Calibre 2135 Features: Date Indicator, Diamond Accent
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel Gold Holes Champagne Tapestry Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
) Movement Caliber Rolex Calibre 2135 Complications Date Indicator Gender Ladies Case Material Stainless
Rolex Datejust Steel Jubilee Silver Roman Dial Automatic Ladies Watch 69174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Papers: No Seller Warranty: Yes Wrist Fit: 6 inches Movement Caliber: Rolex Caliber 2135
Steel
Rolex Datejust 18k Gold Champagne Factory Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Wrist Fit 6 inches Movement Caliber Rolex Calibre 2135 Features: Date Indicator, Diamond Accent, Fixed
Rolex Datejust 18K Gold Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Wrist Fit 6.25 Inches Movement Caliber Rolex Caliber 2135 Features Date Indicator, Fixed Bezel, Sapphire
Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Custom Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch 69178
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Caliber 2135 Features Date Indicator, Diamond Accent, Fixed Bezel, Gemmed, Luminous Hands
Rolex Lady Date 69160 Stainless Steel Automatic 1990s Swiss Luxury RA384
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
measuring 26mm, in pristine condition, case serial no.X779535. 29-jeweled Rolex cal.2135 automatic COSC
Rolex Datejust 18k White Gold Steel White Dial Automatic Ladies Watch 6917
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
, Swiss Movement, Water-Resistant Movement Caliber Rolex Calibre 2135
Rolex Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Steel Linen Champagne Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Wrist Fit: 6.5 inches Movement Caliber: Rolex Caliber 2135
Yellow Gold, Steel
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H 1.23 in W 0.4 in Dm 1.23 in
Rolex Datejust 31 18K White Gold Diamond Silver Dial Ladies Watch 68279G
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Type: Mechanical (Automatic) Movement Caliber: Rolex 2135 Number of Jewels: 29 Jewels Features: Self
White Gold
Rolex Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Steel White Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Yes SKU 000601 Wrist Fit 5.5 inches Movement Caliber Rolex Caliber 2135 Features: Date Indicator
Rolex Datejust Steel 18k Gold No Holes Houndstooth Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Warranty: Yes Wrist Fit: 6.5 inches Movement Caliber: Rolex calibre 2135
18k Gold, Steel
Sold
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Steel Linen Champagne Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Details: Number of Jewels: 29 Jewels Movement Caliber: Rolex Caliber 2135 Features: Date Indicator
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 18k Gold Steel No Holes Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Inches Movement Caliber: Rolex calibre 2135
18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 18k Gold Steel No Holes Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
: 6 Inches Movement Caliber: Rolex calibre 2135
18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Beige Jubilee Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Movement Type Mechanical (Automatic) Movement Caliber Rolex Calibre 2135 Complications Date Indicator
Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold No Holes Case Champagne Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Crown, Self-Winding, Swiss Made, Swiss Movement, Water-Resistant Movement Caliber Rolex Calibre 2135
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H 1.03 in W 0.4 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Lady Datejust 26mm 18K Gold Steel White Roman Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 69173 Type and Style: Type: Wristwatch Style
Steel
Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold No Holes Case Champagne Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Caliber: Rolex Calibre 2135
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Steel No Holes Champagne Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Caliber: Rolex Calibre 2135
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust No Holes 18k Gold Steel Gray Dial Automatic Men Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Movement Caliber Rolex Caliber 2135 Features Date Indicator, Fixed Bezel, Sapphire Crystal, Screwdown Crown
Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Steel No Holes Champagne Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Warranty: Yes Wrist Fit: 5.75 inches Movement Caliber: Rolex Calibre 2135
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 26 18 Karat Gold Steel No Hole White Roman Dial Lady Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Movement Caliber Rolex calibre 2135
Roles Datejust 31mm Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Ref: 6827
By Rolex
Located in București, București
Datejust 6827, you'll find the Rolex Calibre 2135, a self-winding mechanical movement. It's worth noting
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.03 in W 0.4 in Dm 1.03 in
Vintage Rolex President 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Watch 6917
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Movement Type: Mechanical (Automatic) Movement Caliber: Rolex Automatic 2135 Number of Jewels: 29 Jewels
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 18k Gold Champagne Factory Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
000244 Wrist Fit 6 inches Movement Caliber Rolex Calibre 2135 Features: Date Indicator, Diamond Accent
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1.03 in W 0.4 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18k Gold Steel Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 69173 Box/Paper
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Movement Type: Mechanical (Automatic) Caliber: Rolex Caliber 2135 Jewels: 29 Jewels Features: Self
Steel
Sold
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K Gold Steel Custom Diamond Dial Bezel Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
& Mechanism Movement Type: Mechanical (Automatic) Movement Caliber: Rolex Calibre 2135 Number of Jewels: 29
18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 26 Steel 18K Yellow Gold Custom Pink Dial And Bezel Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
(Automatic) Movement Caliber: Rolex Calibre 2135 Number of Jewels: 29 Jewels Self-Winding: Yes Swiss Made
Steel
Rolex Datejust 26 Steel 18K Yellow Gold Custom Dial And Bezel Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
& Mechanism Movement Type: Mechanical (Automatic) Movement Caliber: Rolex Calibre 2135 Number of Jewels: 29
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Lady's yellow gold Oyster Perpetual automatic Wristwatch Ref. 76198
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
MOVEMENT caliber Rolex 2135 , automatic, chronometer, date DIAL diamond dial, blue BRACELET
Rolex for Tiffany & Co. Stainless Steel Date Automatic Wristwatch 1991
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
& Co" Stainless Steel Smooth Bezel 26mm in size Rolex 2135 Automatic Movement Sapphire 1991
Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady's Stainless Steel and Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
clasp Band Length: Mens- 7-1/2 inches Movement: Automatic - Rolex 2135 Other: Papers Only
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Lady Datejust Onyx President Wristwatch Ref 69178 circa 1988
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
applied Rolex crown logo and date window. Powered by self-winding Rolex caliber 2135 movement with sweep
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
M. Buccellati Vintage Woven Choker Necklace – 18K Yellow Gold
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
This exceptional vintage woven choker necklace is a masterful example of Mario Buccellati’s renowned craftsmanship. Dating to the late 1970s, the necklace is crafted in solid 18K yel...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Mini Datejust 26mm 69173 Champagne Dial TT YG/SS 1987
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Mini Datejust 69173 – 26mm – Champagne Dial – Two-Tone Yellow Gold & Steel – 1987 SKU 1931 Available exclusively at Classic Time Club, Sydney — your trusted destination for rar...
Hermes Anate Fringe Birkin 35 Black Evergrain Handbag
By Hermès
Located in London, England
Hermes Birkin 35 Anate Fringe in Black Evergrain Leather is a masterpiece of luxury and craftsmanship, combines the iconic silhouette of the Birkin with a contemporary twist, making ...
Rolex Mini Datejust 69173 Champagne Dial 9m Serial SS/YG 1986
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 1950 Brand Rolex Model Datejust Reference 69173 Year 1986 Dial Champagne Dial Case Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Diameter 26mm Length 16.3cm Moveme...
HERMES Rose Pourpre pink Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Palladium RARE
By Hermès
Located in ZĂĽrich, CH
100% authentic Hermes 'Birkin 30' bag in Rose Poupre pink Veau Togo leather with palladium hardware. Lined in Chevre (goat skin) with an open pocket against the front and a zipper po...
HERMES Malachite green Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in ZĂĽrich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 bag is crafted from stunning jewel-toned Malachite green Veau Togo leather, paired beautifully with gold-plated hardware. The rich green hue evok...
Hermès Sac Constance 24 Beige circa 1985 Precious Leather Shoulder Bag Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Constance bag in camel beige exotic leather (Porosus), 24 cm double gusset, soft leather interior with a matching slip pocket and a zipped pocket, clasp with the famous H moti...
$30,000
H 5.1 in W 5.1 in Dm 5.1 in L 5.1 in
NEW CHANEL Chanel 25A Metier's d'Art Star Minaudiere Strass Crystals Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A dazzling minaudières round off the Métiers d’Art 2024/25 collection. A star-shaped box evening bag crafted from silver metal and adorned with shimmering rhinestones and crystal ...
Hermes Kelly 20 Teddy Pluch Gris Caillou Grizzly Shearling
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Hermes limited edition Kelly 20 Pluch "Teddy" is a stunning creation, crafted in Gris Caillou Grizzly and Etoupe Swift leather, complimented by Mouton Merinos (Sh...
$20,160
H 5.51 in W 9.45 in D 2.76 in
Hermès Kelly Pochette Rose d’Été Swift Leather with Palladium HW Z Stamp
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
Hermès Kelly Pochette Rose d’Été Swift Leather with Palladium Hardware Z Stamp The Hermès Kelly Pochette in Rose d’Été Swift leather with palladium hardware is a luminous expression...
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Rose Mexico Crocodile Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermès Birkin 25 in Rose Mexico crocodile is a striking fusion of rarity and elegance. Rendered in one of Hermès’ most coveted jewel-toned pinks, this bag offers...
$7,247
H 8.67 in W 14.18 in D 8.67 in L 15.75 in
Louis Vuitton Train Case, Louis Vuitton Boite Pharmacie, Louis Vuitton Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This Louis Vuitton train case features monogram canvas and all brass fittings. All studs are marked Louis Vuitton. All its trim is printed with Louis Vuitton monogram. Its interior i...
$77,304
H 8.67 in W 12.6 in D 4.34 in
Hermès Kelly Sellier 32 Noir/Black Niloticus Crocodile Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Kelly Sellier 32 in noir and niloticus crocodile leather with gold hardware. The bag has been worn but still in very good condition: small scratches on the hardware, small spo...
$7,247
H 9.06 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in L 15.75 in
Louis Vuitton Train Case, Louis Vuitton Boite Pharmacie, Louis Vuitton Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This Louis Vuitton beauty case features monogram canvas and all brass fittings, brass lock, brass clasps and brass corners. All studs are marked Louis Vuitton as well as its top leat...
Hermes Kelly 28 Retourne Vert d’Eau Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly Retourne Size: 28 cm (28 × 22 × 10 cm / 11.25" × 8.25" × 4") Material: Alligator Mississippiensis (Matte) Hardware: Gold Color: Vert d’Eau Year / Stamp: B ...
Hermes Birkin 25 Sellier Bag Gris Pale Epsom Leather Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin Sellier 25 bag featured in gorgeous neutral Gris Pale. Perfectly complimented with Palladium hardware. This exquisite bag is modern and minimalist....
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.
Find vintage Rolex watches, bracelets and more on 1stDibs.
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.