Rolex, Oyster Precision. Men's wristwatch. Approx. 1960s.
By Rolex
Located in bronshoj, DK
Rolex, Oyster Precision. Men's wristwatch. Dial in silver.
Rolex, Oyster Precision. Men's wristwatch. Approx. 1960s.
By Rolex
Located in bronshoj, DK
Rolex, Oyster Precision. Men's wristwatch. Dial in silver.
Vintage Rolex Oyster Royal Quadrant Dial 6246
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage 32mm Rolex Oyster Royal crafted in stainless steel. Featuring a stunning quadrant dial with applied arabic numbers and a steel bezel.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic Watch, Stainless Steel, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Queens, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Steel Automatic Watch, reference # 1500, with silvered dial, baton indexes, date window at 3 0'clock, powered by automatic self winding movement, worn on ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Chocolate Diamond Dial & Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Datejust Chocolate Diamond Dial & Diamond Bezel 16013
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Steel Watch, 34mm, Men's, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Queens, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Steel Watch, reference # 5500, with silvered dial, baton indexes, powered by automatic self winding movement, worn on wrist with oyster link bracelet ...
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date chocolate dial 34mm
By Rolex
Located in Berlin, BE
Behold the astonishingly beautiful Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, a timepiece that exudes unparalleled elegance and sophistication.
Steel
Rolex Oyster 1005 Champagne Dial Gold Vintage Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 34mm reference 1005 champagne dial, fluted bezel, and set in 14k yellow gold.
18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Precision 6426 Silver Dial Watch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a Rolex Oyster Precision reference 6426 with a silver dial manual wind from the 1970s.
Silver
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust with steel bracelet. From the 1960s.
By Rolex
Located in bronshoj, DK
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust with steel bracelet.
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Navy Blue Diamond Accent Dial Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Navy Blue Diamond Accent Dial Automatic Watch 16030
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Datejust Silver Index Dial Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Datejust Silver Index Dial Stainless Steel Watch Diamond Bezel 16014
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Gold Sigma Dial, 1973, Men's Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in bronshoj, DK
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Gold Sigma Dial. 1973. Men's wristwatch, original steel bracelet, plexiglass.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Datejust Dark Grey Color Dial Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Datejust Dark Grey Color Dial with Diamond Accent Jubilee Watch 16013
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Silver Stick Dial Diamond & Sapphire Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Datejust Silver Stick Dial with Diamond & Sapphire Bezel Automatic Watch 16030
Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Lady Perpetual Gold Date. Ladies wristwatch, 1970s/80s
By Rolex
Located in bronshoj, DK
Rolex Oyster Lady Perpetual Gold Date. Ladies wristwatch, original bracelet in two-tone steel and 18 carat gold. 1970s / 80s.
Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 18k Yellow Gold Unisex Vintage Watch 6567
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 18k Yellow Gold Unisex Vintage Watch 6567 - Automatic winding with butterfly rotor.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Black Mother of Pearl Dial with Diamonds 16030
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36mm Black Mother Of Pearl Dial with Diamonds Deployment Band 16030
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Datejust White Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Datejust White Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Classic Jubilee Watch 30341
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Watch. ROLEX Oyster SPEEDKING 5056 SS and 9k Bezel. 30mm
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rolex Oyster SpeedKing 5056 9k Yellow Gold Bezel and Cap Custom Engraved with Ornate Design Manual Windup Movement.
9k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Watch. ROLEX Oyster SPEEDKING 4220 SS and 9k Bezel. Engraved
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rolex Oyster SpeedKing 4220 9k Yellow Gold Bezel and Cap Custom Engraved with Ornate Design Manual Windup Movement.
9k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Cushion: A Golden Era of Horological Innovation
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rolex Oyster Cushion: A Golden Era of Horological Innovation and "Extra Prima" Heritage This remarkable timepiece represents the dawn of a new era—the birth of the truly waterproof ...
9k Gold
Genuine Rolex 6519 Watch. 18k and SS ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic Movement Ref. 6519 25mm Case Circa 1970 Beautiful Watch.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Watch. ROLEX Oyster SPEEDKING 4302 SS and 9k Bezel. 29mm
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rolex Oyster SpeedKing 4302 9k Yellow Gold Bezel and Stainless Steel Case.
9k Gold, Stainless Steel
Genuine Rolex 1505 Watch. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 34mm Engine Turned Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Multi-tone Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Diamond Bezel White MOP Dial Diamond 6 & 9 Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Datejust Diamond Bezel White Mother Of Pearl Dial with Diamond 6 & 9 Numbers 16233
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage ROLEX Oyster Watch. Rolex ref 4365. 1940s Gold Capped Mens Rolex watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Oyster Mens Watch Just underwent Full Service - Ready To Go Stainless Steel Case that is Gold Filled Capped ref.4365 Circa 1946 Condition: Windup Movement.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer 14K Yellow Gold Ref. # 1002 1974 "Mint Shape"
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Silver Dial Index #s 14K Y.G., Ref. 1002 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being off...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Precision with Rare 3-6-9 Black Dial, Ref. # 6427
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rolex Oyster Precision with Rare 3-6-9 Ref. # 6427 Similar to the Rolex Ref. #1016 Manual winding Year of production 1968 Movement Manual winding Caliber/movement 1225 Number...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Precision Veriflat Vintage Champagne Dial 6512
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster Veriflat Precision vintage gentleman’s wristwatch, reference 6512.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Oyster Cupronickel Ultra Prima Handwind Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, historic, and full of character, this vintage Rolex Oyster handwind watch is a distinctive example for collectors drawn to early Rolex design.
Vintage Rolex Oyster 6246 36mm Dial Small Seconds Manual Wind Watch Circa 1972
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Oyster ref. 6246, originally produced in the mid-1950s and factory serviced and recased by Rolex in 1972.
Gold
Rolex Oyster Date 15200 Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Silver Dial Strap
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15200 automatic watch in stainless steel featuring a 34mm case with clean silver dial, applied baton hour markers, three-hand configuration, and d...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 34 mm 1501 Silver Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in istanbul, TR
Classic but at the same time suitable for any occasion, the Rolex Oyster Date ref. 1501 can be worn on a daily basis and despite being a vintage watch, it has an elegant and modern l...
Stainless Steel
1950's Rolex Oyster Speedking Precision in Red Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Oyster Precision stainless steel watch circa 1950.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust White Mother of Pearl Diamond Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36mm White Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Blue Sapphires & Diamond Watch 16014 This watch is in like new condition.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
10 CT Sapphire Diamond 14K White Gold Rolex Oyster Style Ring
Located in Westport, CT
The ring is designed with a distinctive Rolex Oyster link style band and features an intricate hexagonal matrix pattern along the underside of the mounting.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6551 Two Tone 18K Gold Champagne Dial 31mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
About the Rolex Oyster Perpetual: The Rolex Oyster Perpetual name encompasses the foundational technology that made Rolex the world's most recognized watchmaker — the Oyster waterpro...
18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Blue Dial Yellow Gold Batons 34mm 15200
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
"A stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, reference 15200, featuring a blue dial with applied yellow gold baton hour markers and matching gold luminous hands.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Red Vignette Diamond Dial Ruby Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36mm Red Vignette Diamond Dial Ruby & Diamond Bezel 16014 Watch.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ice Blue Face with Baguette Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ice Blue Face with Baguette & Round Diamonds 36mm Watch 16014.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Grey Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Datejust Grey Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Watch 16014.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Black Dial with Diamond Numbers & Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Datejust Black Dial with Diamond Numbers & Bezel 16014 Watch.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Blue Diamond Face with Diamond & Ruby Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Datejust Blue Diamond Face with Diamond & Ruby Bezel Jubilee Band 16014.
Blue Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15053, 34mm stainless steel, champagne dial, c 1989
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our lovely and unusual Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, reference 15053 features a 34mm stainless steel and 18k yellow gold case with champagne dial and Oyster bracelet in stainless stee...
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Diamond Bezel Brown Dial Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Ocala, FL
An elegant vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual wristwatch featuring a warm brown sunburst dial accented by diamond-set hour markers.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Vintage Two Tone 1948 Rolex Oyster Handwind Watch Ref 5058
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1948 Rolex Oyster Ref. 5058 is a highly appealing early Rolex, combining the timeless character of a hand wound movement with the enduring elegance of a two-tone case de...
Stainless Steel
$4,980Sale Price|20% Off
1947 Rolex Oyster Bubbleback “Elegante” Gold-Plated Wristwatch w California Dial
By Rolex
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage 32mm Rolex Oyster “Elegante” wristwatch showcases timeless sophistication with its classic gold-plated case and matching oyster rivet bracelet.
Gold
Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Watch With Original Shantung Dial 1971
By Rolex
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A men's vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual stainless watch Ref # 1002, with a service box.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Datejust Automatic 18k Gold Black Dial Ladies Wrist Watch 6917
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Rolex Oyster Datejust Automatic 18k Gold Black Dial Ladies Wrist Watch 6917 is a luxurious timepiece designed for women.
18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Diamond Bezel White MOP Dial Diamond 6 & 9
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Datejust 16013 Diamond Bezel White Mother Of Pearl Dial with Diamond 6 & 9 Numbers This watch is in like new condition.
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Dark Grey Dial with Diamond Bezel Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Datejust Dark Grey Dial with Diamond Numbers & Diamond Bezel 16014.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 26mm Two-Tone 18k Gold Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
This sophisticated Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust, reference 69173, represents a timeless classic in women's horology, expertly crafted from a combination of 18k yellow gold and dur...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Vintage 1950s Rolex Oyster Perpetual AirKing Stainless Mens Watch Ref. 6480
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Rolex Oyster Precision Ref. 6480 is a highly appealing mid-1950s example of classic Rolex design, offering the understated elegance and everyday wearability that have ma...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Ladies Rolex Oyster Perpetual 26mm 18k Yellow Gold Ref. 6718
By Rolex
Located in Media, PA
Up for sale is a beautiful vintage Ladies Rolex Oyster Perpetual crafted in solid 18k yellow gold.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Rolex Oyster Two Tone 18K Gold Steel Ladies Watch Ref. 67193
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Rolex Oyster Ref. 67193 combines stainless steel and yellow gold in a classic two-tone ladies’ design with a compact 24mm case.
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
1973 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch 1601
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This 1973 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 1601 is a highly collectible example of one of the most iconic models in Rolex history, combining timeless design with the enduring app...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Daytona Black Wall Clock. Great As A Collection. We Have
Located in Buchanan, MI
The clock face reads, "Rolex Oyster Perpetual Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified Cosmograph Daytona Swiss Made".
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Daytona Dealer Wall Clock. Great As A Collection. We Have
Located in Buchanan, MI
The clock face reads, "Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date GMT-Master II Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified".
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Daytona Dealer Wall Clock. Great As A Collection. We Have
Located in Buchanan, MI
The clock face reads, "Rolex Oyster Perpetual Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified Cosmograph Daytona Swiss Made".
Brass
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Daytona Black Wall Clock. Great As A Collection. We Have
Located in Buchanan, MI
The clock face reads, "Rolex Oyster Perpetual Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified Cosmograph Daytona Swiss Made".
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6084 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6084 men's Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with smooth bezel.
Unavailable
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 67193 Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 67193 Ladies Watch. 24mm Stainless Steel case.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch.
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 1007 Stainless Steel Watch, 1961
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1961 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1007 Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied Steel Elongated Arrow Beveled Markers with Original Rolex Oyster Stainless ...
Rolex Oyster Reference 6480 Stainless Steel Watch, 1955
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1955 Vintage Rolex Oyster Ref. 6480 Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied Pointed Bar/Baton Markers. 34mm x 38mm lug to lug (1.34 in. x 1.5 in.) 17 jewel, manu...
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16014 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16014 Men's Watch.
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.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 68273 Midsize Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 68273 Midsize Watch. 31mm Stainless Steel case.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 6916 Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 6916 Ladies Watch. 26mm Stainless Steel case.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 6917 Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 6917 Ladies Watch 26mm Stainless Steel case.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16013 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16013 Mens Watch.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16013 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16013 Mens Watch.
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.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with an 18K white gold fluted bezel.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with an 18K white gold fluted bezel.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16014 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16014 Men's Watch 36mm Stainless Steel case.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16013 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16013 Mens Watch.
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6085 Watch, 1953
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1953 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual VERY EARLY Ref. 6085 Two Tone 14k Rose Gold Machined Bezel and Stainless Steel Case watch with White Dial with Applied Rose Color Arabic 3, 6, and...
Rolex Oyster Datejust Sigma Dial 1601 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 Mens Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case.
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.
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 6084 Stainless Steel Watch, 1952
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1952 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6084 Stainless Steel watch with Silver Dial with Applied Steel Arabic 3, 6, 9, and 12 Plus Elongated Arrow Markers. 34mm x 38mm lug to lug (1...
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 6085 Stainless Steel Watch, 1958
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1958 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6085 Stainless Steel watch with Machined Bezel with Original Silver Dial with Applied Gold Color Arabic 3, 6, and 9 with Elongated Beveled Ar...
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 1002 Stainless Steel Watch, 1965
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1965 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1002 Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied Steel Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Original Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Br...
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 6085 in Stainless Steel, 1957
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1957 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6085 Stainless Steel watch with Machined Bezel with Original Silver Dial with Applied Gold Beveled Elongated Arrow Markers with Original Stai...
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.
1975 Vintage Rolex Oyster Cosmograph in SS 'Pre-Daytona'
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
1975 VINTAGE ROLEX OYSTER COSMOGRAPH IN SS ITEM DESCRIPTION: This is an original vintage Rolex Oyster Cosmograph Men's wristwatch in stainless steel that comes on a matching stainle...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69173 Tapestry Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Tapestry Dial Ladies Watch.
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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A fresh palette of dial colors and technological advances have elevated this classic watch model.
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.