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Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold "Orchid" Ladies Watch circa 1958
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold "Orchid" Ladies Watch circa 1958

Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold "Orchid" Ladies Watch circa 1958

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Orchid / Reference 8901 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1958 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 22mm "Lug Tip to Lug Ti...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa 1958
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa 1958

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa 1958

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 6605 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1958 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm "Lug Tip to Lug ...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Original Dial from 1958
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Original Dial from 1958

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Original Dial from 1958

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1958 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 35mm...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Original Patinated Black Dial 1958
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Original Patinated Black Dial 1958

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Original Patinated Black Dial 1958

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 6605 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1958 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare, Bulls Eye Dial from 1958 Caliber 1060
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare, Bulls Eye Dial from 1958 Caliber 1060

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare, Bulls Eye Dial from 1958 Caliber 1060

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6552 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1958 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm Length X Diamet...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 6085 Stainless Steel Watch, 1958
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 6085 Stainless Steel Watch, 1958

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...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Precision Reference 9659 18 Karat Rose Gold Watch, 1958
Rolex Precision Reference 9659 18 Karat Rose Gold Watch, 1958

Rolex Precision Reference 9659 18 Karat Rose Gold Watch, 1958

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1958 Vintage Rolex Precision Ref. 9659 18k Light Rose Gold Case watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied Rose Gold Stick/Bar/Baton Markers. 33mm x 38mm lug to lug (1.3 in. x 1.5 ...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Roulette Date Ref 6605
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Roulette Date Ref 6605

Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Roulette Date Ref 6605

By Rolex

Located in Surfside, FL

Vintage rare 1958 Rolex Datejust, model number 6605. The watch dial is in good condition, featuring a slight patina that adds to its unique character.

Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1958 Turn-O-Graph Red Depth Rating by Rolex

1958 Turn-O-Graph Red Depth Rating by Rolex

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

1958 Turn-O-Graph Red Depth Rating by Rolex -ref. 6202 -Rare Red Depth Rating!

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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking Manual Wristwatch, circa 1958
Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking Manual Wristwatch, circa 1958

Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking Manual Wristwatch, circa 1958

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Speedking / Ref. 6421 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: 36mm X 30mm CIRCA: 1958 / 59 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: M...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

1958 Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch Stainless Silver Dial 1601
1958 Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch Stainless Silver Dial 1601

1958 Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch Stainless Silver Dial 1601

By Rolex

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 1958 Rolex Datejust Men's Watch Model: 1601 Serial: 396208 Automatic movement Stainless steel case with 18K white gold bezel - 36mm Stainless steel jubilee band - fits up...

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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback "Ovetto" Ref. 3131 Automatic, 14K Gold, 1958.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback "Ovetto" Ref. 3131 Automatic, 14K Gold, 1958.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback "Ovetto" Ref. 3131 Automatic, 14K Gold, 1958.

By Rolex

Located in PARIS, FR

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback Ovetto Ref. 3131 – 14K Yellow Gold – 1958 – Rare Original Black Dial – Original Box A superb Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback Ovetto reference 313...

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Vintage 1950s French Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

1958 Rolex Pre-Cellini Vintage Larger Ladies Dress Watch - 9K Gold
1958 Rolex Pre-Cellini Vintage Larger Ladies Dress Watch - 9K Gold

1958 Rolex Pre-Cellini Vintage Larger Ladies Dress Watch - 9K Gold

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

Crafted in 9-carat gold and hallmarked in London in 1958, this vintage Rolex Precision represents the elegant simplicity and meticulous engineering that defined certain of Rolex's la...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold

Rolex Oyster Explorer White Creamy Honeycomb Dial 5501 Steel Manual Watch, 1958
Rolex Oyster Explorer White Creamy Honeycomb Dial 5501 Steel Manual Watch, 1958

Rolex Oyster Explorer White Creamy Honeycomb Dial 5501 Steel Manual Watch, 1958

By Rolex

Located in Central & Western District, HK

Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 5501 Year: 1958 Serial number: 36xxxx Reference: OT1625 Case: 34mm diameter without crown in two-tone yellow gold and steel; Show sign of wear with sligh...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex 1950s Vintage Ref 1002 Steel Self winding Wrist Watch
Rolex 1950s Vintage Ref 1002 Steel Self winding Wrist Watch

Rolex 1950s Vintage Ref 1002 Steel Self winding Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1958 Rolex Reference 1002 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster Case.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Marconi Yellow Gold Mechanical Wind Wristwatch 1958
Rolex Marconi Yellow Gold Mechanical Wind Wristwatch 1958

Rolex Marconi Yellow Gold Mechanical Wind Wristwatch 1958

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: COM643 Serial: 324****** Condition: 8.5 - Good condition Age: 1958 Case Diameter: 28 mm Case Size: 28mm by 30mm Box and Papers: Xupes Presentation Pouch Movement: Mechanical Win...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel Rare Air-King Date Perpetual from 1958 Caliber 1030 Sub Mariner MVT
Rolex Steel Rare Air-King Date Perpetual from 1958 Caliber 1030 Sub Mariner MVT

Rolex Steel Rare Air-King Date Perpetual from 1958 Caliber 1030 Sub Mariner MVT

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King Date / Reference 5700 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1958 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 43mm X 35mm MOVEMENT / ...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Rolex Vintage Precision Steel Mechanical Wrist Watch
Rolex Vintage Precision Steel Mechanical Wrist Watch

Rolex Vintage Precision Steel Mechanical Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1958 Rolex Precision Reference 6430 Wrist Watch, 30 M.M.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Ref 1803 Gold Day Date Automatic Wristwatch with Chocolate Diamond Dial
Rolex Ref 1803 Gold Day Date Automatic Wristwatch with Chocolate Diamond Dial

Rolex Ref 1803 Gold Day Date Automatic Wristwatch with Chocolate Diamond Dial

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1958 Rolex Reference 1803 Day Date "President" 36 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 3 Piece Oyster Case with Fluted Bezel.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner James Bond Wristwatch Ref 5508 circa 1958
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner James Bond Wristwatch Ref 5508 circa 1958

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner James Bond Wristwatch Ref 5508 circa 1958

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a beautiful and extremely rare example of a stainless steel Rolex Submariner James Bond model, Ref. 5508, from the 1958.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Precision Wristwatch Ref 4477 circa 1958
Rolex Yellow Gold Precision Wristwatch Ref 4477 circa 1958

Rolex Yellow Gold Precision Wristwatch Ref 4477 circa 1958

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is an elegant Rolex Precision wristwatch from the 1950s. It has a bull's eye dial with subsidiary seconds at the 6 o'clock, graceful curved lugs, and is run by a manual wind mov...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King automatic Wristwatch Ref 5500, circa 1958
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King automatic Wristwatch Ref 5500, circa 1958

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King automatic Wristwatch Ref 5500, circa 1958

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air King reference 5500 with a automatic movement. The silvered dial has blued steel seconds hand, the early leaf hands and arrowhead indexes.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch circa 1958
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch circa 1958

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch circa 1958

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 415,XXX, circa 1958. 36mm full-size man's model with early-style checkerboard bezel, acrylic crystal, and original...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1958
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1958

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1958

By Rolex

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 6564, circa 1958.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Rose Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch circa 1958
Rolex Rose Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch circa 1958

Rolex Rose Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch circa 1958

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 18k rose gold early Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 6605, serial number 417,XXX, circa 1958. 36mm case with fine milled bezel, acrylic crystal, and beautiful condition original silve...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Rolex Oyster Precision Reference 6424 Stainless Steel Watch, 1958
Vintage Rolex Oyster Precision Reference 6424 Stainless Steel Watch, 1958

Vintage Rolex Oyster Precision Reference 6424 Stainless Steel Watch, 1958

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1958 Vintage Rolex Oyster Precision Ref. 6424 Stainless Steel watch with Black Dial with Applied Steel Beveled Pointed Tapering Markers.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Date Wristwatch Ref 6534 circa 1958
Rolex Stainless Steel Date Wristwatch Ref 6534 circa 1958

Rolex Stainless Steel Date Wristwatch Ref 6534 circa 1958

By Rolex

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The watch has an automatic 31-jewel movement, a plastic crystal, and a 34mm case along with a riveted stainless steel Oyster Rolex bracelet. circa 1958. This watch includes a one ...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ROLEX Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1958
ROLEX Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1958

ROLEX Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1958

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 14k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 6605, serial 3.8 million, circa 1958, with smooth bezel, antique white dial with applied tapered indexes and tapered hands.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1958
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1958

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1958

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel early Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 6605, serial number 353,XXX, circa 1958. 36mm diameter case with 14k white gold milled bezel, antique white dial with applied ea...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gold

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Oyster Precision Wristwatch circa 1958
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Oyster Precision Wristwatch circa 1958

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Oyster Precision Wristwatch circa 1958

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Lady's Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Precision Wristwatch circa 1958. 27mm diameter Oyster case with fluted bezel, screw down case back and original period crown.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1958 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Stainless Steel 6610 Wristwatch
1958 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Stainless Steel 6610 Wristwatch

1958 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Stainless Steel 6610 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Vintage * *Complete with: Presentation Box dated 1958 *Case Size: 36mm *Strap: Stainless Steel Oyster *Age: 1958 *Strap length: Adjustable up to 18cm.

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6085 circa 1958
Rolex Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6085 circa 1958

Rolex Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6085 circa 1958

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 18k rose gold Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 6085, circa 1958. 34mm case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King Wristwatch Ref 1503 circa 1958
Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King Wristwatch Ref 1503 circa 1958

Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King Wristwatch Ref 1503 circa 1958

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Airking wristwatch, Ref. 1503, serial number 418,XXX, circa 1958. 34mm case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Rose Gold Early Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1958
Rolex Rose Gold Early Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1958

Rolex Rose Gold Early Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1958

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 18K Rose Gold Early Datejust Wristwatch ref 6605 serial# 417,XXX circa 1958. 36mm diameter case with fine milled bezel, acrylic crystal and Rolex logo screw down crown.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Rose Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 6611B circa 1958
Rolex Rose Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 6611B circa 1958

Rolex Rose Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 6611B circa 1958

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 18k rose gold early Day-Date wristwatch, Ref. 6611B, serial number 397,XXX, circa 1958.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex 18K PG Oyster Perpetual Midsize c. 1958
Rolex 18K PG Oyster Perpetual Midsize c. 1958

Rolex 18K PG Oyster Perpetual Midsize c. 1958

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 18K PG 31mm midsize model ref 6551 circa 1958.

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex white gold early Datejust self winding wristwatch Ref 6605, circa 1958
Rolex white gold early Datejust self winding wristwatch Ref 6605, circa 1958

Rolex white gold early Datejust self winding wristwatch Ref 6605, circa 1958

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

An early, and exceptional condition Rolex Datejust model ref 6605 serial # 413,xxx circa 1957. Featuring 36mm diameter case with 14K white gold fine milled bezel, acrylic crystal, wi...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King Super Precision Wristwatch Ref 5504 circa 1958
Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King Super Precision Wristwatch Ref 5504 circa 1958

Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King Super Precision Wristwatch Ref 5504 circa 1958

By Rolex

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Rolex Air-King Ref. 5504 Super Precision Case Stainless steel, screw back, acrylic glass, screw-down crown, rare 36mm diameter Movement caliber 1530, automatic Dial o...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 18K PG Oyster Perpetual ref. 6551 c. 1958
Rolex 18K PG Oyster Perpetual ref. 6551 c. 1958

Rolex 18K PG Oyster Perpetual ref. 6551 c. 1958

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 18K PG Oyster Perpetual ref # 6551 31mm smooth bezel serial # 309,xxx circa 1958 with beautiful antique salmon dial with applied pink indexes and tapered pink dauphine hands.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Early Datejust Watch Ref 6605 circa 1958
Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Early Datejust Watch Ref 6605 circa 1958

Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Early Datejust Watch Ref 6605 circa 1958

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Powered by a self-winding calibre 1065 movement with sweep seconds and date. With original period Rolex rose gold screw down crown. With original large chronometer certificate dated ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Gold Oyster Perpetual Date ref.6548 circa 1958
Rolex Gold Oyster Perpetual Date ref.6548 circa 1958

Rolex Gold Oyster Perpetual Date ref.6548 circa 1958

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 18K YG Oyster Perpetual ref #6548 midsize 31mm diameter case with smooth bezel serial # 261,xxx circa 1957 with very pleasing silver satin dial with applied triangular indexes ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Midsize Oyster Perpetual  "Summer Peach" Dial c.1958
Rolex Steel Midsize Oyster Perpetual  "Summer Peach" Dial c.1958

Rolex Steel Midsize Oyster Perpetual "Summer Peach" Dial c.1958

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex SS midsize Oyster Perpetual ref 6551 circa 1958. 31mm diameter case with 14K WG fluted bezel.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual ref. 6562 c. 1958
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual ref. 6562 c. 1958

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual ref. 6562 c. 1958

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 18K YG Oyster Perpetual ref # 6562 34 mm case serial #345,xxx circa 1958 with original champagne dial and applied gold marquise shaped indexes.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

ROLEX Steel GMT Ref# 6542 Serial# 381, xxx circa 1958
ROLEX Steel GMT Ref# 6542 Serial# 381, xxx circa 1958

ROLEX Steel GMT Ref# 6542 Serial# 381, xxx circa 1958

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex SS GMT ref # 6542 serial # 381,xxx circa 1958 minty original inner minute track gilt dial with patina'd luminous indexes and matching luminous hands and beautiful condition ori...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer 5504 Super Precision Automatic Men's Vintage Watch, circa 1958
Rolex Explorer 5504 Super Precision Automatic Men's Vintage Watch, circa 1958

Rolex Explorer 5504 Super Precision Automatic Men's Vintage Watch, circa 1958

By Rolex

Located in Lancashire, Oldham

A rare, stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Super Precision Explorer vintage gents wristwatch ref. 5504. A timeless, original black gilt dial with applied hour markers and Arabic ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel GMT ref 6542 early no crown guard model circa 1958
Rolex Steel GMT ref 6542 early no crown guard model circa 1958

Rolex Steel GMT ref 6542 early no crown guard model circa 1958

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex SS GMT ref 6542 early no crown guard model circa 1958 beautiful condition original glossy black dial with inner minute track and original luminous indexes and hands.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm 6605
Rolex Datejust 36mm 6605

Rolex Datejust 36mm 6605

By Rolex

Located in Surfside, FL

Vintage rare 1958 Rolex Datejust, model number 6605. The watch dial is in good condition, featuring a slight patina that adds to its unique character.

Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Gold and Steel Datejust Ref 6609 with Rotating Bezel
Rolex Gold and Steel Datejust Ref 6609 with Rotating Bezel

Rolex Gold and Steel Datejust Ref 6609 with Rotating Bezel

By Rolex

Located in Verona, IT

18k yellow gold and stainless steel Rolex Datejust, circa 1958, Ref. 6609, with rotating calibrated bezel.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King Date automatic Wristwatch
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King Date automatic Wristwatch

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King Date automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This reference was introduced in 1958 by Rolex, with this example having 2.95 million serial number, dates to being manufactured in 1972.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Precision Wristwatch, circa 1958
Rolex Yellow Gold Precision Wristwatch, circa 1958

Rolex Yellow Gold Precision Wristwatch, circa 1958

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

Vintage Rolex Precision wristwatch, circa 1958. Snap back 18 carat gold case with tapered fancy lugs.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Date Tropical Dial Wristwatch
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Date Tropical Dial Wristwatch

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Date Tropical Dial Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This reference was introduced in 1958 by Rolex, with this example having 2.49 million serial number, dates to being manufactured in 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Dial circa Late 1960's
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Dial circa Late 1960's

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Dial circa Late 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Late 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Rolex Stanless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Dial from 1957
Rolex Stanless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Dial from 1957

Rolex Stanless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Dial from 1957

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual .Date / Reference 6534 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1957 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Perpetual Datejust with Original Outstanding Silver Dial 1960's
Rolex Steel Perpetual Datejust with Original Outstanding Silver Dial 1960's

Rolex Steel Perpetual Datejust with Original Outstanding Silver Dial 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Factory House STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist Watch
Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist Watch

Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970s Rolex Wrist Watch, 31 M.M x 4.5 M.M thick 2 piece 14k Yellow Gold case, 17 jewel, caliber 1600 mechanical, manual wind nickle lever movement. Silver Satin sunburst dial w...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Rolex Stainless Steel Classic Oyster Perpetual Date Model Ref. 1501 circa 1960's
Rolex Stainless Steel Classic Oyster Perpetual Date Model Ref. 1501 circa 1960's

Rolex Stainless Steel Classic Oyster Perpetual Date Model Ref. 1501 circa 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date/ Reference 1501 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Modernist Watch circa 1948 with High Grade Movement
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Modernist Watch circa 1948 with High Grade Movement

Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Modernist Watch circa 1948 with High Grade Movement

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Moderist / Reference 8143 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold & Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1948 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm "Lug ...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare White Dial circa, 1960's
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare White Dial circa, 1960's

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare White Dial circa, 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Factory Original Silver Dial 1980's
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Factory Original Silver Dial 1980's

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Factory Original Silver Dial 1980's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 16000 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel & White Gold Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIO...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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White Gold, Stainless Steel

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By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Mid 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42...

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By Rolex

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

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Located in Greer, SC

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By Piaget

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Diamond Dial 1960's

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Diamond Dial 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...

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Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Bracelet and Rare Dial
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Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Bracelet and Rare Dial

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1969 / 70 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41m...

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By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 35m...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Miami, FL

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By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch from 1952

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch from 1952

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6106 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 20 Jewels / Caliber 645 DIAL / HANDS: Original Matte...

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By Cartier

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

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Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Factory Original Charcoal Dial 1970

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Factory Original Charcoal Dial 1970

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

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Rolex Steel Datejust with Exceptional Factory Original Silvered Dial circa 1970s

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By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter 36m...

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Cartier Colisee 590002 Women's 24mm Gold Plated Quartz Watch, 1990s
Cartier Colisee 590002 Women's 24mm Gold Plated Quartz Watch, 1990s

Cartier Colisee 590002 Women's 24mm Gold Plated Quartz Watch, 1990s

By Cartier

Located in istanbul, TR

Condition Pre-owned - Good Seller Notes “very good” Country of Origin Switzerland Bezel Color Gold Closure Buckle Number of Jewels 7 Jewels Indices No Hour Marks Year Manufactured 19...

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Baume & Mercier Montre Mecanique Or Fond noir 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Watch
Baume & Mercier Montre Mecanique Or Fond noir 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Watch

Baume & Mercier Montre Mecanique Or Fond noir 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Watch

By Baume & Mercier

Located in PARIS, FR

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Yellow Gold

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Cartier Panthère de Cartier Stainless Steel Small Watch Cartier Pouch

By Cartier

Located in Boca Raton, FL

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Rolex 1958 For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the rolex 1958 you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Stainless Steel, 18k Gold and Gold. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a rolex 1958, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Rolex 1958?

Prices for a rolex 1958 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,824 and can go as high as $24,461, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,800.

Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

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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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

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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