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Rolex Datejust Oyster 41 Custom Diamond Two Tone Band Black Arabic Numeral Dial
Rolex Datejust Oyster 41 Custom Diamond Two Tone Band Black Arabic Numeral Dial

Rolex Datejust Oyster 41 Custom Diamond Two Tone Band Black Arabic Numeral Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty. We are so confident in our diamonds setters that if any of the individual diamonds are ever to fall out of our watches,...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust II 126303
Rolex Datejust II 126303

Rolex Datejust II 126303

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A men's 41mm Datejust in stainless steel and yellow gold by Rolex. Features a black dial with yellow gold applied hour markers with a date aperture at 3 o'clock and a smooth yellow g...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Sea-Dweller 126603
Rolex Sea-Dweller 126603

Rolex Sea-Dweller 126603

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 43mm Sea-Dweller in Oystersteel and yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with applied hour markers and a ceramic unidirectional rotatable bezel that has 60-minute graduatio...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master 16713 Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Watch with Black Dial
Rolex GMT-Master 16713 Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Watch with Black Dial

Rolex GMT-Master 16713 Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Watch with Black Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Our company is a premiere distributor of pre-owned and new watches, where we guarantee complete authenticity and corresponding aesthetic to all of our timepieces. The watch is fully ...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Two Tone 18Kt Gold and Steel Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Two Tone 18Kt Gold and Steel Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Two Tone 18Kt Gold and Steel Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

The watch is in nearly new condition and is still fitted with a Flawless Original Black Dial. Our Finest Rolex Trained Master Watchmaker has just finished a Factory Quality Service o...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Milgauss 40mm 116400 Steel Black Dial Orange Hand Automatic Watch B&P
Rolex Milgauss 40mm 116400 Steel Black Dial Orange Hand Automatic Watch B&P

Rolex Milgauss 40mm 116400 Steel Black Dial Orange Hand Automatic Watch B&P

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned. Box and papers. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch's authenticity at any b...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex GMT-Master 40mm PEPSI Black Stainless Steel Watch Blue/Red 16700 Year 1995
Rolex GMT-Master 40mm PEPSI Black Stainless Steel Watch Blue/Red 16700 Year 1995

Rolex GMT-Master 40mm PEPSI Black Stainless Steel Watch Blue/Red 16700 Year 1995

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Produced from 1988-1999, the Rolex GMT-Master ref. 16700 was the first steel GMT with sapphire crystal glass. Fitted to the correct '78360' all matte pre fliplock Oyster bracelet, an...

Category

1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT Master II 40 Black Dial Green Hand Ceramic Bezel Steel Watch 116710LN
Rolex GMT Master II 40 Black Dial Green Hand Ceramic Bezel Steel Watch 116710LN

Rolex GMT Master II 40 Black Dial Green Hand Ceramic Bezel Steel Watch 116710LN

By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

Stainless steel case 40.0 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on the crown. Stainless steel bidirectional rotating 24-hour bezel with black Cerachrom ceramic insert.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Black Pearl 8+2 track Datejust Two Tone 18K Gold + SS + Side Diamonds
Rolex Black Pearl 8+2 track Datejust Two Tone 18K Gold + SS + Side Diamonds

Rolex Black Pearl 8+2 track Datejust Two Tone 18K Gold + SS + Side Diamonds

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Black Pearl Track 31mm Datejust 68173 2Tone 18K Gold + SS + Side Diamonds Oyster Band + Bezel

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II Rootbeer 18K Rose Gold Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 126711
Rolex GMT-Master II Rootbeer 18K Rose Gold Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 126711

Rolex GMT-Master II Rootbeer 18K Rose Gold Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 126711

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

The original box and papers are included. Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex GMT Master II 126710BLRO Model Number: 126710BLRO Movement: Mechanical (Automatic) Origin: Made in Switzerland St...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Rolex GMT-Master Vintage Black Gilt Dial Pepsi Bezel Pointed Crown Guard 1675
Rolex GMT-Master Vintage Black Gilt Dial Pepsi Bezel Pointed Crown Guard 1675

Rolex GMT-Master Vintage Black Gilt Dial Pepsi Bezel Pointed Crown Guard 1675

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master Vintage Men's Wristwatch, black gilt dial with hour markers, date at 3 0'clock, a stainless steel bi-directional rotating bezel with a r...

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II 18K Rose Gold Root Beer Black Dial Mens Watch 126715CHNR
Rolex GMT-Master II 18K Rose Gold Root Beer Black Dial Mens Watch 126715CHNR

Rolex GMT-Master II 18K Rose Gold Root Beer Black Dial Mens Watch 126715CHNR

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex GMT-Master II 126715CHNR Model Number: 126715CHNR Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Department: Men Style: Luxury Vintage: No Y...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex Vintage Explorer Precision 6298
Rolex Vintage Explorer Precision 6298

Rolex Vintage Explorer Precision 6298

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A vintage 36mm stainless steel Explorer Precision by Rolex. Features a black refinished dial with applied hour markers, complemented by a smooth steel bezel.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air King with Black Finish and Custom Made Dial, circa 1960's
Rolex Steel Air King with Black Finish and Custom Made Dial, circa 1960's

Rolex Steel Air King with Black Finish and Custom Made Dial, circa 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diam...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Men watch 16710 B/P
Rolex GMT-Master II Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Men watch 16710 B/P

Rolex GMT-Master II Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Men watch 16710 B/P

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Comes with an original box and paper. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 16710 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model: Rolex G...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

NEW Rolex Datejust 41 Steel & 18K White Gold Black Index Dial Mens Watch 126334
NEW Rolex Datejust 41 Steel & 18K White Gold Black Index Dial Mens Watch 126334

NEW Rolex Datejust 41 Steel & 18K White Gold Black Index Dial Mens Watch 126334

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Sub-Category Details: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 126334 Model Number: 126334 Movement: Mechanical (Automatic) Origin: Made in Switzerland Style: Luxury Dial: Color: Black Di...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Rare Engine Turned Bezel and Black Dial 1960's
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Rare Engine Turned Bezel and Black Dial 1960's

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Rare Engine Turned Bezel and Black Dial 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 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm Length X 3...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea D-Blue James Cameron Blue Black Dial Mens Watch 126660
Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea D-Blue James Cameron Blue Black Dial Mens Watch 126660

Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea D-Blue James Cameron Blue Black Dial Mens Watch 126660

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

General Information Brand: Rolex Model Name: Sea-Dweller Model Number: 126660-0002 Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Style: Luxury Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Year Manu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 Black Index Dial Stainless Steel Watch W/G Bezel Circa
Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 Black Index Dial Stainless Steel Watch W/G Bezel Circa

Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 Black Index Dial Stainless Steel Watch W/G Bezel Circa

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has b...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Date 41mm 126610LN
Rolex Submariner Date 41mm 126610LN

Rolex Submariner Date 41mm 126610LN

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 41mm Submariner Date in Oystersteel by Rolex. Featuring a black dial, complemented by a black ceramic unidirectional rotatable bezel with 60-minute graduations coated in platinum.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust SS & 18k YG Watch Factory Black Roman Dial Custom Diamond Bezel
Rolex Datejust SS & 18k YG Watch Factory Black Roman Dial Custom Diamond Bezel

Rolex Datejust SS & 18k YG Watch Factory Black Roman Dial Custom Diamond Bezel

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty. We are so confident in our diamonds setters that if any of the individual diamonds are ever to fall out of our watches...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16013  Black Dial with Baguettes 6&9 18k Yellow Gold & SS Watch
Rolex Datejust 16013  Black Dial with Baguettes 6&9 18k Yellow Gold & SS Watch

Rolex Datejust 16013 Black Dial with Baguettes 6&9 18k Yellow Gold & SS Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 36mm Datejust 16013 Black Dial with Baguettes 6&9 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Watch This watch is in like new condition.

Category

1990s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust SS Black Color Dial Classic + Lugs with 8 + 2 Wrist Watch 68274
Rolex Datejust SS Black Color Dial Classic + Lugs with 8 + 2 Wrist Watch 68274

Rolex Datejust SS Black Color Dial Classic + Lugs with 8 + 2 Wrist Watch 68274

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Ladies 31mm Rolex Datejust SS Black Color Dial Classic + Lugs with 8 + 2 Wrist Watch 68274 This watch is in like new condition.

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Black String RT 26 Datejust Oyster Two Tone 18K Gold + SS + Side Diamonds
Rolex Black String RT 26 Datejust Oyster Two Tone 18K Gold + SS + Side Diamonds

Rolex Black String RT 26 Datejust Oyster Two Tone 18K Gold + SS + Side Diamonds

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Black String RT 26 Datejust Two Tone 18K Gold + SS + Side Diamonds Oyster Band + Diamond Bezel 69173 This watch is in like new condition.

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660
Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660

Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 44mm Deepsea 116660 Sea-Dweller in Oystersteel by Rolex. Featuring a black dial concealed by scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, complemented by a black ceramic unidirectional rota...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm 277200
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm 277200

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm 277200

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An Oyster Perpetual 31 in Oystersteel from Rolex. Features a black dial with applied hour markers and a smooth fixed bezel.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Date Model with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's with Custom Made Bezel
Rolex Steel Date Model with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's with Custom Made Bezel

Rolex Steel Date Model with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's with Custom Made Bezel

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / Custom Diamond Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSION...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller 126660
Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller 126660

Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller 126660

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Deepsea Sea-Dweller in Oystersteel by Rolex. Featuring a black dial covered by a domed scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II 16713
Rolex GMT-Master II 16713

Rolex GMT-Master II 16713

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A stainless steel and 18k yellow gold GMT-Master II by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with applied hour markers, a date aperture and an 18k yellow gold bi-directional rotating bezel w...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II 116713LN
Rolex GMT-Master II 116713LN

Rolex GMT-Master II 116713LN

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A GMT-Master II in stainless steel and yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with a date aperture and a green second-time zone hand.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II 116718LN
Rolex GMT-Master II 116718LN

Rolex GMT-Master II 116718LN

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A men's GMT-Master II wristwatch crafted in 18k yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with applied hour markers, date aperture and a green second-time zone hand.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex GMT-Master II 116710LN
Rolex GMT-Master II 116710LN

Rolex GMT-Master II 116710LN

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A mens stainless steel GMT-Master II by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with a date aperture and a green second-time zone hand.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II 116710LN
Rolex GMT-Master II 116710LN

Rolex GMT-Master II 116710LN

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A mens stainless steel GMT-Master II by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with a date aperture and a green second-time zone hand.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer I NOS 114270
Rolex Explorer I NOS 114270

Rolex Explorer I NOS 114270

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An unworn NOS 36mm Explorer I in Oystersteel by Rolex. Features a black dial and the iconic smooth bezel.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Day-Date President 228238 40MM 8K Gold Black Diagonal-Motif Men Watch B&P
Rolex Day-Date President 228238 40MM 8K Gold Black Diagonal-Motif Men Watch B&P

Rolex Day-Date President 228238 40MM 8K Gold Black Diagonal-Motif Men Watch B&P

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Day-Date President Model Number: 228238 Year Manufactured: 2021 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Vintage: No Cu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Rolex Explorer Precision Vintage Steel 6352
Rolex Explorer Precision Vintage Steel 6352

Rolex Explorer Precision Vintage Steel 6352

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A vintage 36mm stainless steel Explorer Precision by Rolex. Features a black dial with applied hour markers, complemented by a smooth steel bezel.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Date Diamond Dial 116613LN
Rolex Submariner Date Diamond Dial 116613LN

Rolex Submariner Date Diamond Dial 116613LN

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 40mm Submariner Date in stainless steel and yellow gold by Rolex. Features a black diamond set dial, complemented by a yellow gold uni-directional rotatable bezel which has a black...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Non-Date 41mm 124060
Rolex Submariner Non-Date 41mm 124060

Rolex Submariner Non-Date 41mm 124060

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An unworn 41mm Submariner Non-Date in Oystersteel by Rolex. Featuring a black dial and a black ceramic unidirectional rotatable bezel with 60-minute graduations coated in platinum.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona White Gold Watch 116519
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona White Gold Watch 116519

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona White Gold Watch 116519

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

White dial with Arabic numerals and black subdials. Black leather strap with Rolex 18k white gold deployant clasp.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust Pearlmaster Diamond Set 81339
Rolex Datejust Pearlmaster Diamond Set 81339

Rolex Datejust Pearlmaster Diamond Set 81339

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A white gold 34mm Datejust Pearlmaster by Rolex. Features a black diamond dial, complemented by a white gold bezel set with approximately 118 round brilliant cut diamonds.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Rolex Day-Date Albilad Dial 18038
Rolex Day-Date Albilad Dial 18038

Rolex Day-Date Albilad Dial 18038

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Fitted with a sapphire glass, a self-winding automatic movement and a Rolex black leather strap equipped with an original yellow gold pin buckle.

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Explorer II Stainless Steel 42mm Mint Condition 216570
Rolex Explorer II Stainless Steel 42mm Mint Condition 216570

Rolex Explorer II Stainless Steel 42mm Mint Condition 216570

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A men's Explorer II wristwatch in Oyster steel by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with applied hour markers, a date aperture, and an orange 24 hour hand.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Black Rolex Watches For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of black rolex watches for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Stainless Steel, Gold and 18k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 781 vintage examples as well as 711 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Contemporary and Modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to black rolex watches. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 70, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. There are many round cut, baguette cut and emerald cut black rolex watches for sale. There aren’t many items for women in our collection of black rolex watches, as most of the options available are for men.

How Much are Black Rolex Watches?

On average, black rolex watches at 1stDibs sell for $10,027, while they’re typically $1,900 on the low end and $165,630 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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