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Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Yellow Dial 1970s
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Yellow Dial 1970s

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Yellow Dial 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

Silver Baton Markers / Silver Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Oyster Bracelet, 19mm / Regular

Category

1970s Swiss Modern Batons Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

1950's Patek Philippe for Tiffany Vintage Mens 18K Gold Watch - Very Fine
1950's Patek Philippe for Tiffany Vintage Mens 18K Gold Watch - Very Fine

1950's Patek Philippe for Tiffany Vintage Mens 18K Gold Watch - Very Fine

By Patek Philippe

Located in Suwanee, GA

baton hour markers, printed black chemin-de-fer minute track to the outer edge, signed Patek Philippe

Category

1950s Swiss Batons Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Ultra-Thin Dress Watch 18k "Ruser of Beverly Hills" circa 1950-60's
Ultra-Thin Dress Watch 18k "Ruser of Beverly Hills" circa 1950-60's

Ultra-Thin Dress Watch 18k "Ruser of Beverly Hills" circa 1950-60's

By William Ruser

Located in Wailea, HI

with a polished finish. Dial: Pristine white with minimalist linear indices and gold baton hands

Category

Mid-20th Century Batons Vintage

Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1970s Automatic RA768B
Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1970s Automatic RA768B

Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1970s Automatic RA768B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Iconic Rolex linen dial, applied baton index hour markers, gilt

Category

1970s Swiss Batons Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 5500 Air King Precision Mens 1970s 34mm Automatic RA754S
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 5500 Air King Precision Mens 1970s 34mm Automatic RA754S

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 5500 Air King Precision Mens 1970s 34mm Automatic RA754S

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

silver dial, applied baton index hour markers, silver minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand

Category

1970s Swiss Batons Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Watch
Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Watch

Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Watch

$6,400

W 1.38 in L 1.23 in

Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Watch

By Rolex

Located in Queens, NY

Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Watch, featuring champagne dial with baton indexes and 18K Rolex

Category

20th Century Swiss Batons Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Unique Dark Blue Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Unique Dark Blue Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Unique Dark Blue Dial circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

with Gold Baton Markers / Gold Hands ATTACHMENT / BRACELET: Factory Original Oyster Bracelet, 19mm

Category

1970s Swiss Modern Batons Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 6605 18k SS Mens 1950s 36mm Vintage Automatic RA760B
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 6605 18k SS Mens 1950s 36mm Vintage Automatic RA760B

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 6605 18k SS Mens 1950s 36mm Vintage Automatic RA760B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

dial, applied baton index hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date

Category

1950s Swiss Batons Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 5500 Air King Mens 1970s 34mm Automatic RA754
Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 5500 Air King Mens 1970s 34mm Automatic RA754

Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 5500 Air King Mens 1970s 34mm Automatic RA754

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial, applied baton index

Category

1970s Swiss Batons Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Seamaster DeVille 1960s Mens 34mm Gold Capped Automatic RA752
Omega Seamaster DeVille 1960s Mens 34mm Gold Capped Automatic RA752

Omega Seamaster DeVille 1960s Mens 34mm Gold Capped Automatic RA752

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Omega signed dial, applied baton index hour

Category

1960s Swiss Batons Vintage

Materials

Gold Plate

Rolex Cellini Ref 4014 18k Gold 1970s Mens Midsize 23mm x 30mm Dress Watch RA730
Rolex Cellini Ref 4014 18k Gold 1970s Mens Midsize 23mm x 30mm Dress Watch RA730

Rolex Cellini Ref 4014 18k Gold 1970s Mens Midsize 23mm x 30mm Dress Watch RA730

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed dial, applied baton

Category

1970s Swiss Batons Vintage

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Omega Genève 136.018 – 1965 – Small Size – Manual Wind Calibre 601
Omega Genève 136.018 – 1965 – Small Size – Manual Wind Calibre 601

Omega Genève 136.018 – 1965 – Small Size – Manual Wind Calibre 601

By Omega

Located in London, GB

— far more distinctive than the typical baton markers of the era. Crystal: Clear and in good condition

Category

1960s European Batons Vintage

Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1970s Automatic RA768
Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1970s Automatic RA768

Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1970s Automatic RA768

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

linen dial, applied baton index hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand

Category

1970s Swiss Batons Vintage

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Celebration" Dial circa 1960's
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Celebration" Dial circa 1960's

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Celebration" Dial circa 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

"Celebration Dial with Baton Markers / Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / BRACELET: Leather, 19mm / Regular Length

Category

1960s Swiss Modern Batons Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Celebration" Dial circa 1960's
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Celebration" Dial circa 1960's

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Celebration" Dial circa 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

"Celebration Dial with Baton Markers / Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / BRACELET: Leather, 19mm / Regular Length

Category

1960s Swiss Modern Batons Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Decorative Trunk, Oriental, Leather, Travel Case, Storage Case, Art Deco
Vintage Decorative Trunk, Oriental, Leather, Travel Case, Storage Case, Art Deco

Vintage Decorative Trunk, Oriental, Leather, Travel Case, Storage Case, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

ebonised batons Hinged lid opens wide for convenient access, with paper label to the reverse Interior

Category

1940s Chinese Art Deco Batons Vintage

Materials

Brass

Rolex Ref 1601 Oyster Datejust 18k W Gold SS 1960s Mens 36mm Automatic RA621C
Rolex Ref 1601 Oyster Datejust 18k W Gold SS 1960s Mens 36mm Automatic RA621C

Rolex Ref 1601 Oyster Datejust 18k W Gold SS 1960s Mens 36mm Automatic RA621C

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

signed dial, applied baton index hour markers, silver minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand

Category

1960s Swiss Batons Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Navy Blue Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Navy Blue Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Navy Blue Dial circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

Roman Numeral Markers / Baton Hands / Solid Gold Bezel ATTACHMENT / BRACELET: Factory Original Jubilee

Category

1970s Swiss Modern Batons Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k SS 36mm Mens 1960s Linen Dial Automatic RA767B
Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k SS 36mm Mens 1960s Linen Dial Automatic RA767B

Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k SS 36mm Mens 1960s Linen Dial Automatic RA767B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

signed linen dial, applied baton index hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central second

Category

1960s Swiss Batons Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Blue Dial, 1970s
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Blue Dial, 1970s

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Blue Dial, 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels / Caliber 1570 DIAL / HANDS: Custom Blue Dial with Silver Baton Markers

Category

1970s Swiss Modern Batons Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16014 18k White Gold SS 36mm Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA613B
Rolex Datejust 16014 18k White Gold SS 36mm Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA613B

Rolex Datejust 16014 18k White Gold SS 36mm Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA613B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

signed silver dial, applied baton index hour markers, lumed silver minute and hour hands, sweeping

Category

1970s Swiss Batons Vintage

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Date 15200 Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Silver Dial Strap
Rolex Oyster Date 15200 Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Silver Dial Strap

Rolex Oyster Date 15200 Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Silver Dial Strap

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

with clean silver dial, applied baton hour markers, three-hand configuration, and date window at 3

Category

1990s Art Deco Batons Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 1970s 36mm 18k SS Vintage Automatic RA558C
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 1970s 36mm 18k SS Vintage Automatic RA558C

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 1970s 36mm 18k SS Vintage Automatic RA558C

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

signed gold dial, applied baton index hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central second

Category

1970s Swiss Batons Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k Gold SS Mens 36mm 1970s Vintage Automatic RA535C
Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k Gold SS Mens 36mm 1970s Vintage Automatic RA535C

Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k Gold SS Mens 36mm 1970s Vintage Automatic RA535C

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

signed silver dial, applied gilt baton indice hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central

Category

1970s Swiss Batons Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Diamond Dial and Diamond and Emerald Bezel
Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Diamond Dial and Diamond and Emerald Bezel

Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Diamond Dial and Diamond and Emerald Bezel

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

Green Bezel and Diamond Markers / Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / BRACELET: Leather, 19mm / Regular Length

Category

1980s Swiss Modern Batons Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 18k SS Datejust 36mm Mens 1950s Automatic RA760
Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 18k SS Datejust 36mm Mens 1950s Automatic RA760

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 18k SS Datejust 36mm Mens 1950s Automatic RA760

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

signed dial, applied baton index hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand

Category

1950s Swiss Batons Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady Precision 1950s Cocktail Dress Watch Manual Wind RA757
Rolex Lady Precision 1950s Cocktail Dress Watch Manual Wind RA757

Rolex Lady Precision 1950s Cocktail Dress Watch Manual Wind RA757

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed white dial, applied baton index

Category

1950s Swiss Batons Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Ref 14391 Mens 34mm 1950s Vintage Manual Wind Classic RA746
Omega Ref 14391 Mens 34mm 1950s Vintage Manual Wind Classic RA746

Omega Ref 14391 Mens 34mm 1950s Vintage Manual Wind Classic RA746

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

gold baton index hour markers, rose gold minute and hour hands, sweeping subdial second hand, hands and

Category

1950s Swiss Batons Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady Oyster Date Ref 6917 18k Gold SS Automatic 1980s Swiss Luxury RA735
Rolex Lady Oyster Date Ref 6917 18k Gold SS Automatic 1980s Swiss Luxury RA735

Rolex Lady Oyster Date Ref 6917 18k Gold SS Automatic 1980s Swiss Luxury RA735

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rolex dial with applied baton index hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central second

Category

1980s Swiss Batons Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Roulette Date (Two Colour Date Display)
Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Roulette Date (Two Colour Date Display)

Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Roulette Date (Two Colour Date Display)

By Rolex

Located in istanbul, TR

Mechanical (Manual) Closure Fliplock Clasp Number of Jewels 17 Jewels Dial Pattern Sunburst Indices Baton

Category

1970s Swiss Batons Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Two Tone Datejust with Original Dial & Two Straps circa, 1971
Rolex Two Tone Datejust with Original Dial & Two Straps circa, 1971

Rolex Two Tone Datejust with Original Dial & Two Straps circa, 1971

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

Dial with Gold Baton Markers / Gold Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / BRACELET: Leather, 20mm / Regular Length

Category

1970s Swiss Modern Batons Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Ref 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA738B
Rolex Oyster Ref 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA738B

Rolex Oyster Ref 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA738B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

champagne dial, applied baton index hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand

Category

1960s Swiss Batons Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Dial circa, 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Dial circa, 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Dial circa, 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

/ CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 1500's DIAL / HANDS: Custom Blue Dial with Baton Markers

Category

1970s Swiss Modern Batons Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Lavender Dial Circa 1970's
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Lavender Dial Circa 1970's

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Lavender Dial Circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

Silver Baton Markers / Silver Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Oyster Bracelet 19mm / Full

Category

1970s Swiss Modern Batons Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rado DiaStar Stainless Steel Date Electrosonic Men’s Watch
Rado DiaStar Stainless Steel Date Electrosonic Men’s Watch

Rado DiaStar Stainless Steel Date Electrosonic Men’s Watch

By RADO

Located in New York, NY

, applied baton hour markers, and gold-tone hands, with the Electrosonic logo proudly displayed above 6

Category

1970s Batons Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex For Tiffany & Co. Oyster Perpetual 6718 24mm Steel Watch
Rolex For Tiffany & Co. Oyster Perpetual 6718 24mm Steel Watch

Rolex For Tiffany & Co. Oyster Perpetual 6718 24mm Steel Watch

By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Baton Markers Bezel Type: Smooth Fixed Bezel Color: Stainless Steel Movement: Rolex Caliber 2030

Category

1960s Art Deco Batons Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Steel Watch, 34mm, Men's, 1960s
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Steel Watch, 34mm, Men's, 1960s

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

Category

1960s Swiss Modern Batons Vintage

Materials

Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

/ Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / BRACELET: Leather, 20mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement

Category

1970s Swiss Modern Batons Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

/ Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / BRACELET: Leather, 20mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement

Category

1970s Swiss Modern Batons Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1966 Rolex Day-Date 1803 18K YG Champagne Claw Dial Automatic 36mm
Vintage 1966 Rolex Day-Date 1803 18K YG Champagne Claw Dial Automatic 36mm

Vintage 1966 Rolex Day-Date 1803 18K YG Champagne Claw Dial Automatic 36mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

What makes this specific piece stand out is the champagne claw dial. Instead of the standard baton or

Category

1960s Batons Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ebel Lady's Gold and Diamond Cocktail Wristwatch In 18k
Ebel Lady's Gold and Diamond Cocktail Wristwatch In 18k

Ebel Lady's Gold and Diamond Cocktail Wristwatch In 18k

By Ebel

Located in New York, NY

features circular gold tone dial with baton markers. Dial signed Ebel. Case diameter measures

Category

Late 20th Century European Batons Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Rolex Cellini 18K Gold 4129 Manual Champagne 25mm Dial Leather Watch
Rolex Cellini 18K Gold 4129 Manual Champagne 25mm Dial Leather Watch

Rolex Cellini 18K Gold 4129 Manual Champagne 25mm Dial Leather Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

champagne sunburst dial and applied baton hour markers. Complete with black crocodile-embossed leather strap

Category

20th Century Art Deco Batons Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 Mens 34mm 1960s Vintage Automatic RA766B
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 Mens 34mm 1960s Vintage Automatic RA766B

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 Mens 34mm 1960s Vintage Automatic RA766B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

baton index hour markers, silver minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date display at

Category

1960s Swiss Batons Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

/ Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / BRACELET: Leather, 20mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement

Category

1970s Swiss Modern Batons Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Batons Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact batons vintage you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. If you’re looking for a batons vintage from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a batons vintage has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Rolex, Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels are consistently popular. A batons vintage of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Lapis Lazuli, from our inventory of 17, is particularly popular. A mixed cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and cabochon versions for sale. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a batons vintage, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Batons Vintage?

The price for a batons vintage starts at $97 and tops out at $75,000 with these cufflinks, on average, selling for $3,282.

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