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Blue Face Rolex Oyster Perpetual

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Blue Diamond Face with Diamond & Ruby Bezel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Blue Diamond Face with Diamond & Ruby Bezel

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

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ice Blue Face with Baguette Watch 16014
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ice Blue Face with Baguette Watch 16014

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. This

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 41mm Blue Dial Fluted Bezel White Gold Steel Jubilee Watch 126334
Rolex Datejust 41mm Blue Dial Fluted Bezel White Gold Steel Jubilee Watch 126334

Rolex Datejust 41mm Blue Dial Fluted Bezel White Gold Steel Jubilee Watch 126334

By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

This Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 white gold features a bright blue dial and a Jubilee bracelet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Steel

Rolex Day-Date 40mm Blue Ombré Dial Diamond Bezel White Gold Watch 228349RBR
Rolex Day-Date 40mm Blue Ombré Dial Diamond Bezel White Gold Watch 228349RBR

Rolex Day-Date 40mm Blue Ombré Dial Diamond Bezel White Gold Watch 228349RBR

By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

The Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 in 18ct white gold with a blue ombré dial, diamond-set bezel and a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date with blue face
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date with blue face

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date with blue face

By Rolex

Located in Cape Town, ZA

Unique GENDER: Unisex MOVEMENT: Automatic CASE MATERIAL: Steel DIAL: 24mm DIAL COLOUR: Blue STRAP

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

2022 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 126000 Tiffany Blue
2022 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 126000 Tiffany Blue

2022 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 126000 Tiffany Blue

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

THE OYSTER PERPETUAL 36 WITH A TURQUOISE BLUE DIAL AND AN OYSTER BRACELET. The aesthetics of the

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies Datejust 179174 Steel and 18 karat Gold Blue Roman Diamond Sapphire
Rolex Ladies Datejust 179174 Steel and 18 karat Gold Blue Roman Diamond Sapphire

Rolex Ladies Datejust 179174 Steel and 18 karat Gold Blue Roman Diamond Sapphire

By Rolex

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Rolex Rolesor Oyster Perpetual Datejust Has Recently been Serviced, Polished and it’s in a

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel, Gold, Steel

2021 Rolex Day-Date 228238-0006 Roman Numaral
2021 Rolex Day-Date 228238-0006 Roman Numaral

2021 Rolex Day-Date 228238-0006 Roman Numaral

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

THE OYSTER PERPETUAL DAY-DATE 40 IN 18 CT YELLOW GOLD WITH A SILVER-COLOUR DIAL, FLUTED BEZEL AND A

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Day-Date 40 228235 Chocolate Diamond Baguette Dial
Rolex Day-Date 40 228235 Chocolate Diamond Baguette Dial

Rolex Day-Date 40 228235 Chocolate Diamond Baguette Dial

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

THE OYSTER PERPETUAL DAY-DATE 40 IN 18 CT EVEROSE GOLD WITH A CHOCOLATE, DIAMOND-SET DIAL, FLUTED

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

1997 Rolex Submariner Date 18K Gold and Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch
1997 Rolex Submariner Date 18K Gold and Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch

1997 Rolex Submariner Date 18K Gold and Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bradford, Ontario

that has the heritage of being a divers watch and the history of the Oyster Perpetual that combines to

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 36 Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Blue Silver Concentric 116000 Watch
Rolex 36 Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Blue Silver Concentric 116000 Watch

Rolex 36 Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Blue Silver Concentric 116000 Watch

By Rolex

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a round silver and blue concentric dial watch face featuring white Arabic numerals With

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Turquoise Blue Tiffany Dial Men's Watch 126000-0006
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Turquoise Blue Tiffany Dial Men's Watch 126000-0006

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Turquoise Blue Tiffany Dial Men's Watch 126000-0006

By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

The Oyster Perpetual 36 with a turquoise blue dial and an Oyster bracelet. The aesthetics of the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Daytona Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph 18k White Gold Blue Dial 116509
Rolex Daytona Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph 18k White Gold Blue Dial 116509

Rolex Daytona Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph 18k White Gold Blue Dial 116509

By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

This Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona in 18 ct white gold, with a bright blue dial and an Oyster

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 Steel Blue Dial Automatic Men's Watch 114300-0003
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 Steel Blue Dial Automatic Men's Watch 114300-0003

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 Steel Blue Dial Automatic Men's Watch 114300-0003

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This brand new Rolex Oyster Perpetual 114300-0003 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Blue Roman Dial Jubilee Bracelet 126334
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Blue Roman Dial Jubilee Bracelet 126334

Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Blue Roman Dial Jubilee Bracelet 126334

By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

This Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 White Gold Features a Blue Roman Dial and a Jubilee Bracelet, the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Day-Date White Gold Fluted Bezel Blue Ombre Diamond Dial Watch 128239
Rolex Day-Date White Gold Fluted Bezel Blue Ombre Diamond Dial Watch 128239

Rolex Day-Date White Gold Fluted Bezel Blue Ombre Diamond Dial Watch 128239

By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

The Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36 in 18 Ct White Gold with a Blue Ombré, Diamond-Set Dial, Fluted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Rolex Datejust II Oystersteel Roman Numeral Watch 116334
Rolex Datejust II Oystersteel Roman Numeral Watch 116334

Rolex Datejust II Oystersteel Roman Numeral Watch 116334

By Rolex

Located in Southampton, PA

This stately Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust II 41 mm Oystersteel Watch, reference number 116334

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Day-Date 36 Yellow Gold Turquoise Diamond Bezel Full Set Ref. 128348RBR
Rolex Day-Date 36 Yellow Gold Turquoise Diamond Bezel Full Set Ref. 128348RBR

Rolex Day-Date 36 Yellow Gold Turquoise Diamond Bezel Full Set Ref. 128348RBR

By Rolex

Located in București, București

-circular three piece links, was created in 1956 for the launch of the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date. It

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31 Dark Blue Dial 277200
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31 Dark Blue Dial 277200

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31 Dark Blue Dial 277200

By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

The Oyster Perpetual 31 with a dark blue dial and an Oyster bracelet. The aesthetics of the Oyster

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Rolex 34mm Stainless Oyster Perpetual Date Watch Ref 1501 314rav
Rolex 34mm Stainless Oyster Perpetual Date Watch Ref 1501 314rav

Rolex 34mm Stainless Oyster Perpetual Date Watch Ref 1501 314rav

By Rolex

Located in Dix hills, NY

Rolex 34mm Stainless Oyster Perpetual Date Watch Ref 1501 314rav VERY GOOD CONDITION (8/10 or AB

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 14203 18 Karat Gold Stainless Steel Box Papers, 2002
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 14203 18 Karat Gold Stainless Steel Box Papers, 2002

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 14203 18 Karat Gold Stainless Steel Box Papers, 2002

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 14203 Serial: K712*** Year: 2002 Model: Oyster Perpetual Case Material: Stainless

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Men's Stainless Steel Model 15010 Oyster Wrist Watch
Rolex Men's Stainless Steel Model 15010 Oyster Wrist Watch

Rolex Men's Stainless Steel Model 15010 Oyster Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

movement and new crystal. A classic Rolex model, with hard to find blue face and matchstick numerals, the

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Blue Dial Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 15200
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Blue Dial Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 15200

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Blue Dial Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 15200

By Rolex

Located in Potts Point, New South Wales

A mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch - Ref#15200 - stainless steel case and bracelet

Category

1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Two-Tone Submariner Watch with Blue Dial, Model 116613LB
Rolex Two-Tone Submariner Watch with Blue Dial, Model 116613LB

Rolex Two-Tone Submariner Watch with Blue Dial, Model 116613LB

By Rolex

Located in Columbia, MO

Gold Gender Mens MPN 116613LB Movement Mechanical Automatic Face Color Blue Band Type Oyster Bracelet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Yacht-Master Stainless Steel Watch
Rolex Yacht-Master Stainless Steel Watch

Rolex Yacht-Master Stainless Steel Watch

By Rolex

Located in Columbia, MO

Metals Gender Mens MPN 116622 Movement Mechanical Automatic Face Color Blue Band Type Bracelet Case Size

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

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Rolex Ladies Stainless Steel Diamond Watch Rolex 68240
Rolex Ladies Stainless Steel Diamond Watch Rolex 68240

Rolex Ladies Stainless Steel Diamond Watch Rolex 68240

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

-Year: 1997 -Mint condition -Case size: 31mm -Dial: White -Crystal: Sapphire -Oyster bracelet -Aftermarket Diamond Bezel: 1.00ct, VS clarity, G color -Comes with box, no papers

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2010s Wrist Watches

36mm Rose Tone Movado Bold Quartz Watch
36mm Rose Tone Movado Bold Quartz Watch

36mm Rose Tone Movado Bold Quartz Watch

By Movado

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Pre-owned 36mm Movado Bold quartz watch crafted in rose tone stainless steel with crystal accents. Model MB.01.3.34.6039 Includes Box and Booklet. $750 MSRP. One year timekeeping war...

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16233 Factory Champagne Diamond Dial 18K Yellow gold Steel 36mm
Rolex Datejust 16233 Factory Champagne Diamond Dial 18K Yellow gold Steel 36mm

Rolex Datejust 16233 Factory Champagne Diamond Dial 18K Yellow gold Steel 36mm

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 16233 Serial: X36**** Year: 1991 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Jubilee Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Flut...

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch

Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1920s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 X 9 M.M. 2 Piece Platinum Case set with European cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat, the case sides and back are fu...

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rolex Datejust 36mm Automatic Watch
Rolex Datejust 36mm Automatic Watch

Rolex Datejust 36mm Automatic Watch

By Rolex

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Pre-Owned Rolex 36mm Stainless Steel Datejust Featuring A Black Stick Dial & Polished Bezel On Oyster Bracelet. Model 16200, K Serial Number circa 2000. Polished and Serviced August ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch
Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch

Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970s Cartier Paris Centure Collection Wrist Watch, 18k Yellow Gold 27 X 27 M.M. 2 Piece stepped case. 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind movement. White Dial with Black Roman nu...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gorgeous 14K Yellow Gold Cartier For Concord Manual Winding
Gorgeous 14K Yellow Gold Cartier For Concord Manual Winding

Gorgeous 14K Yellow Gold Cartier For Concord Manual Winding

By Cartier

Located in Media, PA

This is a fantastic 14 karat yellow gold Cartier watch but the movement is by Concord. Watch is manual winding and it works perfectly fine and runs well. I don't believe it is perfec...

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Blue "Vignette" Dial 1960's
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Blue "Vignette" Dial 1960's

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Blue "Vignette" 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 43mm X Diameter 3...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Blue "Vignette" Dial 1960's
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Blue "Vignette" Dial 1960's

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Blue "Vignette" 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 43mm X Diameter 3...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Orange Dial 1970s
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Orange Dial 1970s

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Orange Dial 1970s

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 43mm x...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Piaget Ref. 9706 A6 24mm Jade Dial Diamond Emerald 18K Bracelet Watch
Piaget Ref. 9706 A6 24mm Jade Dial Diamond Emerald 18K Bracelet Watch

Piaget Ref. 9706 A6 24mm Jade Dial Diamond Emerald 18K Bracelet Watch

By Piaget

Located in Miami, FL

A timeless treasure from the golden age of Swiss watchmaking, this Piaget ladies’ bracelet watch from the 1970s, crafted in 18K yellow gold, the piece features a richly textured wove...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold

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

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...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Pink Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel 1970's
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Pink Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel 1970's

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Pink Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 35m...

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Antique 1870s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 26 Steel 18K Gold Custom Green Turquoise Diamond Dial Watch 69173
Rolex Datejust 26 Steel 18K Gold Custom Green Turquoise Diamond Dial Watch 69173

Rolex Datejust 26 Steel 18K Gold Custom Green Turquoise Diamond Dial Watch 69173

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned. Custom diamond dial and bezel. No orgiinal box and papers. It comes with a seller box. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 69173 Type: W...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold

CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold

$17,200Sale Price|20% Off

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CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

An automatique Ceinture large wrist-watch designed by Cartier. This is the rare large model of the Ceinture automatique wristwatch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of C...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch
Cartier Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch

Cartier Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

CARTIER Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch A magnificent 18k yellow gold Panthere watch, set with vivid yellow and white diamonds, emerald eyes and onyx, signed Cartier with F...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

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Blue Face Rolex Oyster Perpetual For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate blue face rolex oyster perpetual for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stainless steel, gold and steel. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect blue face rolex oyster perpetual may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Take a look at a blue face rolex oyster perpetual featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Finding a blue face rolex oyster perpetual for sale for men should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Blue Face Rolex Oyster Perpetual?

Prices for a blue face rolex oyster perpetual can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $5,400 and can go as high as $48,970, while this accessory, on average, fetches $10,453.

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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