$58,313
Rolex Day-Date II 218238
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A yellow gold Day-Date II by Rolex. Featuring a white dial with roman applied numerals and a fluted yellow gold bezel.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date Albilad Dial 18038
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rolex Day-Date 36mm crafted in yellow gold by Rolex.
Yellow Gold
Rolex President Day-Date Men's Watch 18238
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's Watch 18238 - Automatic winding,31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Rolex Day-Date 40 Rose Gold 228235
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning unworn Day-Date, crafted in 18k rose gold by Rolex. Featuring a sun dust stripe motif dial with applied hour markers.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Day-Date NOS Diamond Set 18048
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning vintage 36mm Day-Date by Rolex crafted in yellow gold. Featuring a champagne dial with 8 round brilliant cut diamonds and 2 baguette cut diamond hour markers, as well as a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex NOS Day-Date Diamond Dial 18038
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A yellow gold Day-Date by Rolex. Featuring a champagne dial set with 8 round brilliant cut diamonds as well as 2 baguette cut diamond hour markers and a fixed yellow gold fluted beze...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date NOS Diamond Dial 18038
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A yellow gold NOS Day-Date by Rolex. Featuring a champagne dial set with 8 round brilliant cut diamond hour markers, 2 baguette cut diamond hour markers and a fixed yellow gold flute...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$95,117 / set
Rolex Day-Date Masterpiece Diamond Set 18956
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A men's Day-Date Masterpiece, in platinum by Rolex. Featuring a distinctive ice blue dial set with 8 single cut diamonds and 2 baguette diamond hour markers.
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day Date 36mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
An enduring symbol of prestige and refined craftsmanship, this vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date is crafted in 18K yellow gold and features the iconic fluted bezel that has bec...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Rare Day-Date Platinum Diamond Set 18046
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare Day-Date in platinum by Rolex with a single-quick movement.
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex Day-Date II Diamond & Ruby Dial 218238
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A yellow gold 41mm Day-Date II by Rolex. Featuring a champagne dial set with 8 baguette cut diamonds and 2 baguette cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Rolex Rare Day-Date Octopus Diamond Set 18048
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A yellow gold 36mm rare vintage Day-Date Octopus by Rolex. Features a champagne dial set with 2 baguette cut and 8 round brilliant cut diamond hour markers.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold "President" Day-Date circa
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Day-Date / Reference 1803 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1974 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm "Lug Tip to Lug...
18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date White Gold Diamond Dial 18039
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 36mm vintage Day-Date in white gold by Rolex. Features a black dial set with 8 round brilliant cut diamonds and 2 baguette cut diamonds, complemented by a fixed white gold fluted b...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Rare Day-Date NOS Omani Dial 1803
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare NOS Day-Date crafted in 18k yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a silver dial with applied hour markers, an Omani crest representing Oman's national symbol at 6 o'clock and a fixe...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038 - Automatic winding; quick-set; sapphire crystal.
Rare Rolex Oysterquartz Day-Date UAE Champagne Dial 19018
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare Oysterquartz Day-Date 36mm 19018, by Rolex. As well as applied hour markers and the iconic weekday and date apertures, the champagne dial features an image of the former nati...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Rare Day-Date Platinum Omani Khanjar Dial 1804
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare and important Rolex Omani Day-Date 1804, available now at our Showroom, London.
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex President 1803 Day-Date 18K Gold 36mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex President 1803 Day-Date 18k Gold Watch with Aftermarket MOP Diamond Dial.
18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date 40 Olive Dial Diamond Bezel 228349RBR
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A men's white gold Day-Date 40 by Rolex. Featuring the highly sought after olive green dial with Roman numerals and bezel set with 48 round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
Rolex Day-Date NOS Rare Oxblood Stella Dial 18038
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare yellow gold Day-Date by Rolex. Featuring the highly sought out and collectable oxblood Stella dial, which features emerald cut diamond hour markers and a fixed yellow gold flu...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex President Day Date 18K Rose Gold 1803 36mm Original Rolex Box
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1803 Serial: 215*** Year: 1969 Model: Rolex President Day Date Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: 18K Rose Gold Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Champagne Face: Acrylic C...
Vintage Rolex Day-Date Omani Dial Bark Finish, 1807
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 18k yellow gold Day-Date wristwatch by Rolex. Featuring a silver dial with applied hour markers, an Omani crest at 6 o'clock, representing the national emblem of Oman and a yellow ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Strap Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Strap Watch 18038 - Automatic winding; quick-set; sapphire crystal.
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k White Gold Watch 118239
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k White Gold Watch 118239 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Rolex Day-Date 40 Yellow Gold Silver Roman Dial 228238
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A men's Day-Date 40 wristwatch in 18k yellow gold, by Rolex.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
RARE Rolex Oysterquartz Day Date 19019 18K White Gold 36mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 19019 Serial: 6127*** Year: 1979 Model: Rolex President Day Date Case Material: 18K White Gold Band: 18K White Gold Bezel: 18K White Gold ...
White Gold
Rolex Day Date Oysterquartz 19049A 18K White Gold Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oysterquartz President Day-Date 19049A Men's Watch.
18k Gold
Rolex President Day-Date Diamond String & Log Dial Bezel Watch18388
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
ROLEX President Day-Date Diamond String Diamond Log Dial Bezel Watch reference 18388 This Watch Say It.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date II Diamond Set White Gold 41mm 218349
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Day-Date wristwatch crafted in 18K white gold by Rolex.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage Rolex Day Date President 18k White Gold Watch Ref. 1803
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Vintage Rolex Day-Date President Ref. 1803 is a timeless expression of luxury and prestige, crafted in solid 18k white gold and presented on an elegant leather strap.
18k Gold
Vintage Rolex Day-Date 18K Yellow Gold Silver Dial 1802
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date vintage wristwatch. Features a silver dial with applied hour markers, a date aperture, and a day display. Complementing the dial is a fix...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Rolex President 18078 Spanish Day-Date Yellow Gold Bark Finish Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This Rolex President Spanish Day-Date in Yellow Gold with Bark Finish for men is in mint condition with a subtle patina.
18k Gold
Rolex Day‑Date 18078 “Bark” President – Factory Champagne Diamond Dial, 18K
By Rolex
Located in Tucson, AZ
Produced during the classic 5‑digit era, this Day‑Date combines the elegance of the traditional President with one of the most characterful case and bracelet treatments Rolex ever ma...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$119,996Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex 18958BR Day-Date 18k Tridor Meteorite Dial Masterpiece Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex Case Material: 18k White, Yellow and Rose gold Case Diameter: 39mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold bezel with Factory Baguette Diamonds Dial: Meteorite ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Day Date Oysterquartz 19018 36mm Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 19018 Serial: 579**** Year: 1979 Model: Rolex Oysterquartz Day Date Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: 18k Yellow Gold Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date Oysterquartz 19018 36mm Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 19018 Serial: 630**** Year: 1979 Model: Vintage Rolex Day Date Oysterquartz Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: 18k Yellow Gold Bezel: 18k Yel...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date President 18038 36mm Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18038 Serial: 644**** Year: 1980 Model: Rolex Day Date President Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: Custom 18k Yellow Gold President Bezel: 18k...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date 36 Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Watch 1803
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
-Mint condition -Single quick -18k Yellow Gold -Case size: 36mm -Diamond Hour Markers -Aftermarket Dial: Black -Aftermarket Diamond Bezel -Diamond: 3.25ct, VS clarity, G color -Comes...
Rolex Day-Date Presidential Yellow Gold Watch Factory Champagne Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date Presidential Yellow Gold Watch Factory Champagne Diamond Dial 18238 Double Quick-Set Rolex President Day-Date 36mm Yellow Gold Diamond Mens Watch 18238.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date 18k Gold Red Vignette Dial Frosted Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date 18k Gold Red Vignette Dial Frosted Watch 18038
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date Genuine Diamonds Black Roman Dial Presidential Bracelet 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date 18038 Genuine Diamonds Black Roman Dial Presidential Bracelet
Diamond, Gold
Rolex Diamond Day Date with Green Pearl Dial Roman Numerals Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Diamond Day Date with Green Pearl Dial Roman Numerals 36mm Watch 18038
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex 228349RBR Day-Date 18k White Gold Meteorite Diamond Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex 228349RBR Day-Date 18k White Gold Meteorite Diamond Dial Watch This beautiful Rolex 228349RBR Day-Date Watch is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Rolex President Brown Dial Diamond 18K Day Date Watch Ref 18038
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome, hardly ever worn Gentlemen’s Rolex President Day Date watch, Ref 18038 dated late 1986.It is crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date II 218238 Yellow Gold Watch Silver Roman Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date II Yellow Gold Watch Silver Roman Dial Absolutely Never Worn/ Factory Stickers 218238 18k yellow gold case with a 18k yellow gold Rolex President bracelet.
Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex President Quartz Day-Date Factory Diamond Dial 18k Gold
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Day Date Original Diamond Dial 18k Solid Gold Mint Condition 1982 with box and papers.
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date 18238 18K Yellow Gold Aventurine "pinball" Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Rolex Day-Date 18238 Men's Watch is a luxurious timepiece that combines elegance and functionality.
18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date 36 President Yellow Gold Green Ombre Dial 128238
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with original box and papers. 5-year Rolex warranty.
Yellow Gold
Rare Rolex NOS Day-Date Green Stella Dial Diamond Set 18048
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare NOS yellow gold Day-Date by Rolex from 1980. Featuring a stunning green Stella dial with diamond set hour markers and a fixed yellow gold fluted bezel set with 44 round brilli...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex President Day-Date 18k Yellow Gold Bark Finish Men's Watch 18078
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date 18k Yellow Gold Bark Finish Men's Watch 18078 - Automatic winding with day and date.
Rolex 18948 Day-Date 18k Mother of Pearl Masterpiece Diamond Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 39mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold bezel with Diamonds Dial: Mother of pearl Dial with yellow gold hands...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date 40 Blue Ombre Dial White Gold Unworn 2025 228239
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rolex Day-Date crafted in 18k white gold. Featuring a distinctive blue ombre dial with applied roman numerals and a fixed white gold fluted bezel.
White Gold
Rare Rolex Day-Date Yellow Gold Qaboos Dial Bark Finish 1807
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare 36 mm vintage Day-Date by Rolex, in yellow gold. Featuring a silver dial with an Arabic inscription at 6 o'clock and a bark finish bezel.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1989 Rolex 18K Yellow Gold President Day Date 18238 Men's Watch #23710
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1989 Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Presidential Day Date Watch Model: 18238 Serial: L327924 This elegant 18K yellow gold men's Rolex features day/date settings and quickset design.
18k Gold
Rolex 118388 Day-Date 18k Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold bezel with Diamonds Dial: All Diamond dial with black Roman numerals ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date 36mm Automatic Roman Silver Dial Platinum Jubilee Watch 18206
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Day-Date President ref. 118206 exemplifies understated luxury with its 36mm platinum case and smooth bezel.
Platinum
Rolex Day-Date18804, Gold Dial Certified Authentic
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Day-Date Reference #:18238. Rolex Day-Date 18238 Mens Automatic Watch 18K Yellow Gold MOP Blue Dial 36mm.
1979 Rolex Day Date Khanjar Ref. 18078
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
The watch offered here is a Rolex Day Date reference 18078 dating back to 1979.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date 36 18038; 18 Karat
By Rolex
Located in Berlin, DE
Immerse yourself in the world of timeless elegance with this exquisite Rolex Day-Date 36 – a masterpiece of Swiss watchmaking from 1984–1985, renowned for both its luxurious presence...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Rolex Day-Date 40 Anniversary Green 228235
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
MODEL CASE Oyster, 40 mm, Everose gold OYSTER ARCHITECTURE Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown DIAMETER 40 mm MATERIAL 18 ct Everose gold BEZEL Flut...
Unavailable
Rolex Day Date President 1803 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date President 1803 Men's Watch. 36mm 18k Yellow gold case with fluted bezel.
Rolex Yellow Gold Day Date President Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date President Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Dial: Champagne Tapestry Baton Bezel: Gold Fluted Bezel Movement: Automatic Case: 36mm Crystal: Scratch Proo...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Rolex Day Date President 1803 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date President 1803 Men's Watch. 36mm 18k Yellow gold case.
Rolex Day-Date 1803, Champagne Dial Certified Authentic
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Day-Date Reference #:1803. Rolex President Day-Date 1803 Papers Automatic Vintage Watch Wide Boy 18K 36mm.
Unavailable
Rolex Day-Date Royal Arabic Blue Rare! Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date 36mm Royal Arabic Blue Rare! All original Rolex Parts excellent condition original box papers circa: 2003 Rare dial!!
2021 Rolex Day-Date 228238-0006 Roman Numaral
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Reference 228238 MODEL CASE Oyster, 40 mm, yellow gold MODEL CASE Oyster, 40 mm, yellow gold OYSTER ARCHITECTURE Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown DIAMETER...
Certified Authentic Rolex Day-Date 44280, Black Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Day-Date Reference #:18206. Rolex Day -Date President in platinum with genuine diamond lugs & genuine rhodium Myriad diamond dial with luxury custom diamond bezel.
2022 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 228235
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
MODEL CASE Oyster, 40 mm, Everose gold OYSTER ARCHITECTURE Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown DIAMETER 40 mm MATERIAL 18 ct Everose gold BEZEL Flut...
Rolex Yellow Gold President Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Watch label: Swiss Made. Rolex Day-Date 40 Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold President Automatic Men's Watch 228238CRSP.
18k Gold
Rolex Tridor Day Date Perlmaster 18948 Men’s Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Tridor Day Date Perlmaster 18948 Mens Watch. 39mm 18k Yellow Gold case.
Rolex Day-Date 18038 Diamond Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date 18038 Diamond Dial Men's Watch. 36mm yellow gold case with a stationary fluted bezel.
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch circa 2000s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex, 18k Yellow Gold; 36 mm; Black Dial; Automatic Movement; circa 2000s
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch circa 2001
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex, 18k Yellow Gold; 36mm; Oyster Bracelet; Smooth Bezel; Automatic Movement. Circa 2001.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date Yellow Gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18038
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Day-Date in 18k yellow gold on a brown alligator grain strap.
18k Gold
Unworn Rolex Day-Date Reference# 128235, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Rolex Day-Date 36 128235-0037 epitomizes prestige and elegance, crafted entirely in 18k Everose gold, Rolex’s proprietary rose gold alloy known for its lasting luster and resista...
Gold
1990 Rolex Day Date Coral Ref. 18238 (Full Set)
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
We have here a stunning example of a Rolex Day Date 18238 with a uber rare and original Coral dial.
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date 36 Yellow Gold Mother-Of-Pearl
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This Rolex Day-Date 36 is in perfect condition. Still under Rolex international warranty until 2027, it features the classic 36mm yellow gold case with signature fluted bezel as well...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1988 Rolex Day Date Rubellite Diamond Dial Ref. 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
The Rubellite dial has a very pure appearance and shows very small and pretty consistent inclusions, a really rich color dial that was used on Daytonas and Day Dates. We have here a...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1972 Rolex Day Date Oxblood Stella 'Qaboos' Ref. 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
We have here a pristine example of a Rolex Day Date reference 1803 in yellow gold from 1973.
18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date 118208, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Day-Date Reference #:118208. Rolex Day-Date 118208 Unworn Mens Automatic Watch 18K With Box & Papers 36mm.
Rolex Day-Date 18238, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Day-Date Reference #:18238. Rolex Day-Date 18238 Mint Mens Automatic Watch 18K Silverpink Patina Dial 36mm.
Rolex Day-Date 18206, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Day-Date Reference #:18206. Rolex Day -Date President in platinum with genuine diamond lugs & genuine rhodium Myriad diamond dial with luxury custom diamond bezel.
Rolex Day-Date 18206, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Day-Date Reference #:18206. Rolex Day -Date in platinum with genuine diamond lugs & genuine rhodium Myriad diamond dial with luxury custom diamond bezel.
Rolex Day-Date 40 228235 Chocolate Diamond Baguette Dial
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Reference 228235 MODEL CASE Oyster, 40 mm, Everose gold MODEL CASE Oyster, 40 mm, Everose gold OYSTER ARCHITECTURE Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown DIAMET...
While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.
Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.
But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.
But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.
Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.
The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.
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Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
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A fresh palette of dial colors and technological advances have elevated this classic watch model.
The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
If you think this looks like the Rolex Kermit, you're correct.
This model was designed for lefties.
Learn the devious techniques that counterfeiters use to sell inauthentic pieces at authentic prices. Of course, you don't have to worry about that on 1stDibs, where every seller of Rolex watches is highly vetted.
From understanding the models to choosing among vintage, pre-owned and new watches, here’s our expert advice on finding the best Rolex for you.
As the cache goes on display at London’s Design Museum, we speak to its enigmatic owner about some of his rarest acquisitions.