Rolex Vintage Chronograph Pre Daytona 6238 Watch never polished
By Rolex
Located in Milano, IT
An extremely rare vintage Rolex Chronograph labelled as the ''Pre Daytona'' due to its production
Stainless Steel
Antique Rolex Oyster Pioneer Watch Face Chronograph Manual Wind
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
watch. With its 28mm dial, manual winding movement, seconds chronograph, and impeccable condition, this
Stainless Steel
Rolex 1930s Reference 3858 Steel 2 Register Chronograph Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1930s Rolex Chronograph Wrist Watch, 32 M.M Stainless Steel 3 piece case, 17 Jewel
Steel
Vintage Rolex Pre Daytona Oyster Chronograph 6234 Watch 36mm Manual Wind
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
in fair condition. A vintage Rolex Oster bracelet was later added to the case. The chronograph
Stainless Steel
$44,910
H 1.58 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Steel Ceramic Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116500LN
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Movement Caliber: Rolex Caliber 4130 Features: Chronograph Fixed Bezel Luminous Hands Sapphire
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Chronograph White Ivory Creamy Dial 116520 Steel Watch 2001
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex Model: 116520 Year: 2001 Serial number: K4xxxxx Reference: C03499 Case: Show sign of
Steel, Stainless Steel
$37,375
H 1.58 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in
Unworn Rolex Daytona Chronograph Steel Ceramic Black Dial Watch 116500LN B/P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
watch's authenticity at any boutique or dealership within this period * Kindly be aware that international
Steel
Rolex Daytona Automatic Chronograph, Ref. 16520, Full Set, 1988
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rolex Daytona, Ref. 16520, U serial, Full Set from 1998 with Service Papers from 2008 and 2020
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Ref 116509 Panda Dial White Gold Chronograph Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Reference 116509. This watch has became one of the most iconic watches
18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
H 0.56 in W 1.74 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master II Chronograph Automatic Watch Stainless
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
: 6.25" Designer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master II Chronograph Automatic Watch Stainless
Rolex Daytona Stainless Steel White Dial Automatic Chronograph Men's Watch 16520
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Rolex Band Color: Stainless Steel Gender: Men's Case Size: 40-43.5mm MPN: Does Not Apply
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 4048
By Rolex
Located in Westlake Village, CA
For sale is this Rolex Chronograph ref. 4048
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 2508
By Rolex
Located in Westlake Village, CA
For sale is this rare 18K yellow gold Rolex Chronograph Ref 2508 retailed by Cravanzola from Roma
18k Gold, Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 3484
By Rolex
Located in Milano, IT
Unusual and very rare 18 Kt. pink gold circular case,a square shape button chronograph snap on back
18k Gold
ROLEX Pink Gold 'Coin-Edge' Chronograph Ref. 4062
By Rolex
Located in New York City, NY
This is a Rolex 18k Pink Gold “Coin-Edge” , "Chronograph, Anti-magnétique", Ref. 4062. Made in the
Rolex Rose Gold Chronograph Piccolino Wristwatch Ref 3055
By Rolex
Located in Milano, IT
Unusual and very rarely produced, in a few samples. Rolex chronograph 18 KT rose gold with the
Rose Gold
ROLEX White Gold and Diamond Automatic Daytona Chronograph Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, NY
Rolex White Gold and Diamond Daytona Rolex, Ref. 116589, Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Patrizzi Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 16520
By Rolex
Located in Paris, FR
Fine and rare NOS stainless steel self winding chronograph wristwatch with original box and papers.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold White Dial Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 2508
By Rolex
Located in Milano, IT
Unusual and stunning conditions 18 KT. yellow gold chronograph wristwatch. Produced in the '40 in
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 16520 P Series
By Rolex
Located in Paris, FR
Fine stainless steel self winding chronograph wristwatch with white dial. Box and paper. Sold in
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Triple-Calendar Chronograph Dato-Compax Wristwatch Ref 6036
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Reference: 6036 Model: "Jean Claude Killy" Triple-Calendar Chronograph Dato-Compax
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Triple-Calendar Chronograph Dato-Compax Wristwatch Ref 6036
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Reference: 6036 Model: "Jean Claude Killy" Triple-Calendar Chronograph Dato-Compax
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX Stainless Steel Oyster Chronograph Pre-Daytona Ref 6234 circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, NY
Rolex stainless steel Pre-Daytona, Oyster Chronograph, Anti-Magnetic, Ref. 6234, case No. 688481
Gallet 3 Registers Chronograph Valjoux 71, circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A very pleasing original dial vintage Gallet 3 registers manual wind chronograph circa 1940’s
Stainless Steel
Giren Dupre' 18kt Solid Gold Daytona Style Chronograph, Leather Strap, Automatic
By Rolex
Located in Mestre Venezia, IT
Brand new, " Giren Dupre' " Swiss made, 18kt solid gold wrist watch on Alligator strap
Gold
Giren Dupre' 18kt Solid Gold Daytona Style Chronograph, Leather Strap, Automatic
By Rolex
Located in Mestre Venezia, IT
Brand new, " Giren Dupre' " Swiss made, 18kt solid gold wrist watch on Alligator strap
Gold
1950's Early Chronograph Rolex Watch w/ Blue Telemeter Ring
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A Stainless Steel Chronograph Watch Ref # 4500 by Rolex - blue telemeter ring, circa 1950, early
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Watch 116520
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
The Rolex Daytona Chronograph Watch, reference number 116520, is a bold, straightforward timepiece
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Men's Chronograph Watch 116520
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Daytona Men's Chronograph Watch 116520 - Automatic winding, chronograph, 44 jewels, sapphire
Rolex Daytona Men's Chronograph Watch 116520
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Daytona Men's Chronograph Watch 116520 - Automatic winding, chronograph, 44 jewels, sapphire
Rolex "Zenith" Daytona Men's Chronograph Watch 16520
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex "Zenith" Daytona Men's Chronograph Watch 16520 - Automatic winding, chronograph, sapphire
Rolex "Zenith" Daytona Men's Chronograph Watch 16520
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex "Zenith" Daytona Men's Chronograph Watch 16520 - Automatic winding, chronograph, sapphire
Rolex Daytona Everose Chronograph Watch 116515LN-0013
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
The Rolex Daytona Everose Chronograph 40mm, reference number 116515LN, is a style that will
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Daytona Big Red Chronograph Watch 6265
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
The Rolex Big Red Daytona Chronograph Watch, reference number 6265, is a vintage timpiece that
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona “Big Red” Chronograph Watch 6263
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
The Rolex “Big Red” Daytona Chronograph Watch, reference number 6263, uses bold contrasting colors
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Chronograph Pre Daytona 6238 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An extremely rare vintage Rolex Chronograph labelled as the 'Pre Daytona' due to its production
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona cosomograph chronograph gents 116520 watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
REF W3070 MODEL NUMBER 116520 SERIAL NUMBER M30**** CONDITION 9 - Excellent condition GENDER Gents AGE 1st May 2008 CASE DIAMETER 40 mm CASE SIZE 40mm BOX & PAPERS Box, manua...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Cosomograph Chronograph Gents 116523 watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3145 Model: 116523 Serial: Y48**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 2002 Case Diameter: 40 mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Service Guarantee Movement: Automatic Case...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's Automatic Chronograph Watch 116520
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's Automatic Chronograph Watch 116520
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520 - Automatic winding, chronograph, 44
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520 - Automatic winding, chronograph, 44
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520 - Automatic winding, chronograph, 44
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520 - Automatic winding, chronograph, 44
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520 - Automatic winding, chronograph, 44
Rolex 116520 Daytona White Chronograph Dial Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
serial Additional Details: This watch comes with Rolex box, papers and 1 year warranty! SKU: W2651
Stainless Steel
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Everose Gold Chronograph Watch 116505
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
Men's Chronograph Watch 116505 will become your next favorite timepiece. This watch has a 40mm case and
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rare Rolex Daytona Meteorite Face 18K Chronograph Watch
By Rolex
Located in Kingston, NY
Rare Rolex Daytona meteorite face 18K Chronograph watch with papers and box. Ref: 116519, Purchased
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Function Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Function Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520 - Automatic winding
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Function Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Function Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520 - Automatic winding
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Function Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Function Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520 - Automatic winding
Steel
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Function Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Function Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520 - Automatic winding
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Function Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Function Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520 - Automatic winding
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Black Dial Oysterflex Chronograph Watch 116518LN
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
the watch is in-house Rolex caliber 4130 automatic chronograph movement with blue Parachrom hairspring
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Function Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Function Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520 - Automatic winding
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Function Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Function Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520 - Automatic winding
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Function Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116500
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Function Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116500 - Automatic winding
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Function Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Function Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520 - Automatic winding
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Function Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116500
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Function Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116500 - Automatic winding
Rolex Yacht-Master II 18K Everose Rolesor Chronograph Watch 116681
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
The Rolex Yacht-Master II 18K Everose Rolesor Chronograph Watch 116681 stands out with its bright
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116520
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Rolex Daytona 40mm Chronograph Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 116520
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Steel Ceramic Black Dial Automatic Watch 116500LN
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in Excellent condition. Full links. The watch comes with a Rolex service paper dated 2022
Steel
Rolex "Zenith" Daytona Steel and Gold 2-Tone Chronograph Watch 16523
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex "Zenith" Daytona Steel & Gold 2-Tone Chronograph Watch 16523 - Automatic winding, chronograph
Rolex "Zenith" Daytona Steel and Gold 2-Tone Chronograph Watch 16523
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex "Zenith" Daytona Steel & Gold 2-Tone Chronograph Watch 16523 - Automatic winding, chronograph
Rolex "Zenith" Daytona Steel and Gold 2-Tone Chronograph Watch 16523
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex "Zenith" Daytona Steel & Gold 2-Tone Chronograph Watch 16523 - Automatic winding, chronograph
Sold
H 1.74 in W 0.56 in Dm 1.74 in
Rolex Yacht-Master II Steel Ceramic Chronograph White Dial Men Watch 116680
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch's authenticity at any boutique or
Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Chronograph Monopusher Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Vannes, FR
Rolex Chronograph Mono-Pusher Watch Yellow Gold, 18 Carat Precise time Dial with telemetric scale
18k Gold
$885Sale Price|31% Off
Todd Oldham Black Accented with Double-Chain Rhinestone Evening Dress
By Todd Oldham
Located in New York, NY
Todd Oldham for the famed Fred Hayman of Beverly Hills, wonderfully detailed elegant yet whimsical evening double-chain rhinestone encrusted slightly flared black evening dres...
LeCoultre 14Kt. and Enamel Inlay Art Deco Wristwatch circa 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: LeCoultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm x Width 2...
Rolex GMT-Master II Yellow Gold Green Dial & Black Ceramic Bezel Oyster Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
18k yellow gold case with a 18k yellow gold rolex oyster bracelet. Bi-directional rotating, 18k yellow gold bezel. Green dial with yellow gold tone hands and luminous dots hour marke...
Yellow Gold
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Rolex Daytona Black PVD/DLC Coated Stainless Steel Watch 116523
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Daytona Black PVD/DLC Coated Stainless Steel Watch 116523
Stainless Steel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Dual Time Preowned Custom Wrist Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Florence, IT
Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet Reference number: 26120ST.OO.1220ST.03 Model: Royal Oak Dual Time Diameter: 39 mm Color Custom: Black Material: Stainless steel Strap: Stainless s...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Coral dial Ladies Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1978 Rolex Reference 6719 Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 3 piece Oyster case with Fluted bezel, Oyster Perpetual Automatic, self winding movement, Custom finished ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$18,950
H 1.85 in W 0.25 in Dm 1 in
Bugatti By Mido 1930 Art Deco Radiator Shape Enamel Wrist Watch 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Radiator wrist watch designed by Bugatti. An extremely rare and unusual deco wristwatch, created in Switzerland by Mido for the Bugatti company. Made during the art deco period in t...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Custom Orange Dial Engine Turned Bezel 1970'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: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 41mm Length x...
Stainless Steel
Important Harry Winston Diamond 23 Carat Certified Emerald Pendant Necklace
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Important Harry Winston Diamond 23 Carat Certified Emerald Pendant Necklace An 18k gold and platinum detachable pendant necklace, set with diamonds and emerald, signed Harry Winston....
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Bulgari Diamond and Sapphire Quadrato Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in New Orleans, LA
This eye-catching Quadrato wristwatch was crafted by the high-end Italian jeweler Bulgari. An array of pavé-set white diamonds totaling approximately 4.51 carats adorn the watch, whi...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Raymond Yard Pair of Cocktail Lapel Brooches
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Enamel Rooster Pin, Raymond Yard The rooster fashioned as a stylized cocktail waiter pavé-set with single- cut diamonds, holding a black enamel tray with shaker and martini ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with emeralds and diamonds that makes it a perfect fit to ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$144,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Commanding in presence and refined in detail, The Imperial Light solitaire signet ring is a masterclass in contemporary opulence. At its heart gleams a breathtaking 3-carat natural r...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Rolex Day Date 40 Presidential 228348RBR Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Dial Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day Date 40 Presidential 228348RBR Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Dial Bezel The Rolex Yellow Gold President Day Date 40 228348RBR is a wristwatch with an analog display. It has ...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Daytona Glacier Ice Blue Dial 40mm Platinum Watch 116506 Complete Mint
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This Rolex Cosmograph Daytona wristwatch is a luxurious and sporty accessory perfect for men who appreciate high-end timepieces. Made of platinum, the watch features a silver case co...
Platinum
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.
Find vintage Rolex watches, bracelets and more on 1stDibs.
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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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.
These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.