1980s Rolex Silk Vintage Scarf Silk Twill Nautical & Crown Motif
$234Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Rolex Silk Vintage Scarf Silk Twill Nautical & Crown Motif
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
1980s Rolex silk scarf, smooth, lightweight silk twill.
$234Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Rolex Silk Vintage Scarf Silk Twill Nautical & Crown Motif
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
1980s Rolex silk scarf, smooth, lightweight silk twill.
Rare Rolex 9k Gold Travel Clock c. 1940s
By Rolex
Located in New York City, NY
Journey Through Time: A Rare Rolex 9k Gold Travel Clock (Circa 1940s) Embark on a voyage of vintage luxury with this exceptional Rolex travel clock, crafted in 9k gold and whisperin...
9k Gold
$24,906
H 3.75 in W 7.49 in L 5.12 in
Vintage Rolex Gilt Brass Painted Horseshoe-Shaped Desk Clock C1960
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex. A Gilt Brass Painted Horseshoe-shaped Desk Clock, La Hora Al Secundo with Original Wooden Presentation Box C1960. Dial: A Matt Silvered Dial, Signed Rolex, with applied Roman...
Brass
Pen Holder Desk by Fontana Arte for Rolex Shop Dealer, 1960s
By Fontana Arte, Rolex
Located in taranto, IT
Extremely rare complete desk pen holder from the 1960s, Fontana Arte production for Rolex, consisting of a thick two-tone glass, amber and Nile Green base, with double internal engra...
Glass
$488Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.27 in W 5.32 in D 0.79 in
Vintage Rolex Dealer's Quote Pad, Swiss, Leather Bound, Notebook Slip, Late 20th
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Rolex dealer's quote pad. A Swiss, leather bound notebook slip, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Wonderfully tactile with pleasing Rolex details Dis...
Leather
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1028 18K Gold 34mm Watch Vintage 1963 w/box
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Case measures 34mm with gross weight of 101 grams including movement, accompanied by Rolex box. Product Specifications: Brand: Rolex Collection: Oyster Perpetual Reference Number: 1...
18k Gold
Original Vintage Rolex Swiss-Made Green Stitched Leather Display Mirror
By Rolex
Located in North Miami, FL
Hallmarked to the reverse Rolex - Made in Switzerland. A must have accessory for Rolex connoisseurs.
Leather, Mirror
Rolex Oyster Datejust Automatic 18k Gold Black Dial Ladies Wrist Watch 6917
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
With a customized design and serial number of 7626482, this Rolex watch is a sophisticated accessory for any fashion-forward lady.
18k Gold
Rolex Submariner 16610 Creamy Date with paper Steel Automatic Watch, 1990
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex Model: 16610 Year: 1990 Serial number: E7xxxxx Reference: C04065 Case: Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back stamped 16610 Dial: Excellen...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer 14K Yellow Gold Ref. # 1002 1974 "Mint Shape"
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Superlative, fine condition. Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer 14K Gold Ref. # 1002 Year of Production: 1974 Gender: Unisex Dial: Silver Crystal: Acrylic...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Roulette Date Ref 6605
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Additionally, the watch includes a unique accessory: a Rolex USA Jubilee style bracelet. While the watch has been polished, it still maintains its original thickness, preserving its ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Diamond Dot Dial Wristwatch, 1989
By Rolex
Located in Epsom, Surrey
Specifications; Model Number: 69173 Dial: Champagne with Original Rolex Diamonds Bezel: Gold Fluted Accessories: N/A Condition: Excellent Bracelet: Steel and Gold Rolex Jubil...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Elegant 1964 Rolex 1803 President Day-Date Rose Gold 18k
By Rolex
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing silver sunburst dial in very good condition. hands with minimal loose of lume. matching president bracelet from 1969 in good condition for it´s age. please check pictures. co...
Gold
ROLEX 1970's Quartz Large Desk Clock
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The ideal accessory for the Rolex enthusiast in your life! Measuring 4.75 inches in diameter, this handsome and very heavy clock will make a substantial addition to your collection o...
Rolex Grey Marble Desk Accessory, 1970
By Rolex
Located in Munich, DE
Marble bowl marked with golden letters by Rolex, 1970.
Marble
Vintage Rolex Grey Marble Desk Accessory, 1970
By Rolex
Located in Munich, DE
Marble bowl marked with golden letters by Rolex , 1970.
Marble
Rolex Air-King Reference 5500
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Complementing the watch is a stainless steel Oyster Rivet bracelet, complete with a Folding Oyster clasp. This Rolex timepiece beautifully marries vintage charm with modern style, ma...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Date Reference 6694
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Complementing the watch is a stainless steel Oyster Rivet bracelet, complete with a Folding Oyster clasp. This Rolex timepiece beautifully marries vintage charm with modern style, ma...
Stainless Steel
Chanel Rare Black Quilted Patent Leather Chain Around Maxi
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair this luxurious bag with a Versace top, Cartier and Rolex accessories, and a Hermes scarf to add color.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Reference 1500
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Complementing the watch is a stainless steel Oyster Rivet bracelet, complete with a Folding Oyster clasp. This Rolex timepiece beautifully marries vintage charm with modern style, ma...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Reference 1500
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Complementing the watch is a stainless steel Oyster Rivet bracelet, complete with a Folding Oyster clasp. This Rolex timepiece beautifully marries vintage charm with modern style, ma...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Reference 1500
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Complementing the watch is a stainless steel Oyster Rivet bracelet, complete with a Folding Oyster clasp. This Rolex timepiece beautifully marries vintage charm with modern style, ma...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Two-Tone 36mm Estate Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
The watch is finished off with a stainless steel deployment buckle and is an elegant, sophisticated accessory. Rolex Date 36mm Estate Watch. Brushed with Polished 904L Oystersteel St...
Vintage Rolex Retailer Bevel Edged Table Top Mirror
By Rolex
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Hallmarked to the reverse Rolex. A must have accessory for a watch connoisseur or collector.
Leather, Mirror
1980s Rolex Silk Mosaic Watch Component Design Scarf
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Vintage Rolex silk scarf, bright mosaic watch component design, 100% silk, Made in France, hand-rolled, hand-stitched Condition: 1980s,very good, like new, in original Rolex box Me...
Rolex Vintage 1980s Blue & Green Silk Wave Print Scarf
By Rolex
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the exquisite Rolex Vintage 1980s Blue & Green Silk Wave Print Scarf, a timeless accessory that merges luxury with artistic flair.
Rolex Grey Marble Bowl 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Munich, DE
Marble bowl marked with golden letters by Rolex in excellent vintage condition made in the 1970s.
Marble
1990s Rolex clocks Printed Silk scarf
By Rolex
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Rolex vintage 90s printed silk scarf in brown camel and grey colors with clocks printed. it's in very goon conditions Measurements: 90X90 cm
Rolex Datejust 36mm 6605
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Additionally, the watch includes a unique accessory: a Rolex USA Jubilee style bracelet. While the watch has been polished, it still maintains its original thickness, preserving its ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Bubble Back Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6285
By Rolex
Located in Epsom, Surrey
Specifications; Model Number: 6285 Year: 1952 Dial: White Honey Comb Bezel: Rose Gold Engine Turned Accessories: Rolex box Condition: Excellent Bracelet: Leather Case Diamet...
18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 67480 Unisex Watch - Pink 369, White Bar, U Series
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
Crafted with the renowned Rolex precision, this watch features a stainless steel case and a vibrant pink dial, making it a standout accessory for any occasion.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rare Day-Date Octopus Diamond Set 18048
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A yellow gold 36mm rare vintage Day-Date Octopus by Rolex. Features a champagne dial set with 2 baguette cut and 8 round brilliant cut diamond hour markers. Complementing the dial is...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$14,630
Size: FR38 - UK10
John Galliano Crystal Adorned Crimson Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 2001
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Evening Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Crafted from crimson crepe-back satin, with alternating panels that highlight both the satin sheen and crepe texture ▪ D...
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Green Emeralds Old Mine Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This diamond and emerald ring features natural diamonds and emeralds in a stunning Art Deco style design with rich color, and gorgeous sparkle! Highlights: - Vibrant 0.25ct round c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano Hourglass Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress 42
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
An extremely luxurious and CHRISTIAN DIOR signature piece that will last you for years Gorgeous, couture-like piece hand-crafted by the seamstresses in Christian Dior's atelier in Pa...
Bob Mackie 1980s Size 6 Light Pink + Grey Silk Chiffon Strapless Grecian Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal vintage late 80s Bob Mackie Couture light pink and gray silk chiffon, lace and rhinestone encrusted strapless Grecian gown ! Features grey lace and rhinestones on the bodi...
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Ballon Blue Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous and stylish blue strap Ballon Bleu! Ref 3002, automatic, 96184QX, 36mm case, the bezel set with 123 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 1.21 carats, fluted crown set with ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 7.02 Carat Natural Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the museum vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, One of the rarest and only diamonds of its size and color. Please inquire for details.
Blue Diamond
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
John Galliano orange bias-cut silk devoré 'paint splatter' dress, fw 2000
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano evening dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Constructed from orange bias-cut crinkled silk devoré ▪ Velvet and French-knot embroidery paint splatter motifs ▪ Silk chiffon und...
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...
90s Gianfranco Ferre Hot Pink and Sheer Silk Floral Runway Gown
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Vintage Gianfranco Ferre Spring 1999 runway gown Fushcia silk floral applique gown. This gown is made of silk applique on sheer net fabric. Long sleeve and zip on the side. Muse...
Paco Rabanne Haute Couture Jeweled Necklace Caftan Dress Collectors, Museums
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A one-of-a-kind Couture Paco Rabanne circa 1970's. Fashioned of black burnout silk velvet with colors of orange, yellow, gold, in a zebra pattern. The attached oversized long Sautoi...
Rare Maison Gripoix Poured Glass Evening Bag
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Rare Gripoix Glass Haute Couture purse from the 1980's. A Chanel design, but made in custom colorations. Our Chanel Haute Couture client ordered these purses directly from Maison Gri...
2009 Vintage Versace one Shoulder Purple Long Dress Gown with Hearts 46 - US 10
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE S/S 2009 Look # 37 Size 46 or US 10 The sensational color, one-shoulder design, artfully embellished body with zipper trimmed and crystal embellished hearts - ensure a st...
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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