Cool Rolex Watches
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116503 Two Tone Oyster Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
better than the Rolex Daytona. Sleek and cool, this mighty sports watch is highly sought after by
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Steel
Ladies Rolex Datejust Watch in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Collectable vintage 1979 ladies Rolex Datejust watch in 18ct yellow gold with after set diamond
Category
Vintage 1970s European Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2002 Rolex Explorer II Stainless Steel Model 16570
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brooklyn hipster set, as they have taken to seeing it as a sort of anti-Rolex. Not many watches can find an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Royal Precision, 1951, 15 Jewel Super Balance, Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
straightforward watches Rolex has ever built. The watch is truly about representing the essentials only, with no
Category
Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Rolex Stainless Steel Perpetual Datejust with Custom Finished Green Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Fope Italian Chunky Tubular Priofili 18K Gold 83.80 gr. Woven Necklace
By Fope
Located in Newton, MA
and watches from brands like Cartier, Bulgari, Van Cleef, & Rolex to name a few.
At Alex & Company we
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ice Cold, a Hip-Hop Jewelry History
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex and Patek Philippe watches or a Tiffany necklace, jewelry is a cornerstone of hip-hop culture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Ice Cold. "Megan Thee Stallion", Limited Edition Book with Signed Fine Art Print
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
” style chains, bust-down Rolex and Patek Philippe watches, or a Tiffany necklace, jewelry is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Faux Leather, Paper
H 20 in W 16 in D 1 in
Ice Cold, ‘A$AP Rocky’, Limited Ed Book with Black & Signed Fine Art Print
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
grills, oversized “truck” style chains, bust-down Rolex and Patek Philippe watches, or a Tiffany necklace
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Faux Leather, Paper
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Rolex Explorer I 39mm Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 214270
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer I 39mm Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 214270. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 39 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
1960s Hattie Carnegie Silver Sequined Open Back Mod Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s HATTIE CARNEGIE silver fully sequined vintage open back mini dress! Features thousands of
hand-sewn silver sequins throughout on a soft stretch knit. Simply slips over th...
Category
1960s American Cocktail Dresses
Van Cleef and Arpels No Heat Oval-Cut Ruby 18k Yellow Gold GRS Certified Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
From the famed house of Van Cleef and Arpels, this ring centers an 8.85 carat oval-cut unheated Ruby and is flanked by an additional 2.00 carats of marquis-cut diamonds. The ruby is ...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 7.02 Carat Natural Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the museum vault at Emilio Jewelry New York,
One of the rarest and only diamonds of its size and color. Please inquire for details.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Blue Diamond
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Automatic Original Champagne Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rolex
Model: Oyster Perpetual Date
Reference Number : 1500
Features : Screw down Crown - Champagne Dial
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Automatic
Ca...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph Men's 18k Gold Watch W5000556
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph Men's 18k Gold Watch W5000556 - Quartz chronograph with date. 18k yellow gold case (28mm x 36mm). Ivory colored dial with hours, minutes and secon...
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Mens Submariner 16610 Oyster Serti Diamond on Sport Strap
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
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Brand - Rolex
Model - 16610 Submariner
Metals - Stainless steel
case size - 40 mm
Crystal - Sapphire
Dial - Rolex serti diamond / sapphire
Movement - Automatic Ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Art Deco Style Greek Key Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond tiara of Art Deco design, composed of graduated Greek key pattern and center medallion, set throughout with old mine cut diamonds on platinum.
Design: Art Deco
Period: 21th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Omega 9kt yellow gold from 1960's, Ref. 315418
By Omega
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage Omega 9kt yellow gold from 1960's.
Watch has long service award engraved on case back from H.J Heinz company.
Reference: 315418
Period: 1960's
Movement: 24 jewels, Mechanica...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex 1940s Yellow Gold Automatic Bubble Back Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940s Rolex Bubble Back Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. 3 Piece 14K Yellow Gold case with smooth Bezel, Automatic, Self Winding movement. Restored Black Dial with Radium style filled Rom...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamonds 18 Carat White Gold Mechanical Watch
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful mechanical watch with manual winding in white gold, with a case set with diamonds and a bracelet with palace decoration.
Wristband Length : 16 cm (6.3 inches)
Dimensions:...
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Rolex Bubble 14k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel wristwatch Ref 5003
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Bubble in stainless steel & 14k on leather strap. Auto w/ subseconds. 24 mm case size. Ref 5003. Circa's 1960's. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Rolex Bu...
Category
Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex "Bubbleback" Ref 5011 Automatic Steel and Rose Gold Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1949 Rolex "Bubbleback" Reference 5011 Wrist Watch, 31 M.M Stainless Steel with a Rose Gold Engine Turned Bezel, Caliber A296 17 Jewel Automatic, Self winding movement, Older R...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Steel
Baume Mercier Hampton Tank Watch, Hampton MV045063, Tiffany Co. Quartz
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Baume Mercier Hampton Tank Watch, Hampton MV045063, Tiffany Co. Quartz. 18 mm lug width and the bracelet is 2.75 inches on each side. Brand: Baume & Mercier Model: Hampton MV045063 G...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Steel Manual Wind Ref 6424 Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1954 Rolex Reference 6424 Wrist Watch, 36 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster case. Caliber 1215 Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle Lever movement, Rolex Logo Crown. New Custom Vin...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
1981 Rolex Day-Date 36mm 18038 Diamond Dial Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex
Gender: Mens
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold
Length: 6.75 inches
Weight: 131.70 Grams
18K yellow gold diamond ROLEX Swiss made watch with original box and is equipped with a...
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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1984 Rolex Explorer II 16550 Black Dial Stainless Steel Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
: Oyster
Rolex got its start making watches for specialized trades. For instance, the Submariner was one
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Tudor Stainless Steel Prince Oysterdate Wristwatch Ref 9101/0
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tudor Prince Oysterdate ref 9101/0 circa 1973. Unusual and cool modern design tonneau shaped Oyster
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 5552 Alabama Power Company Presentation Watch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This is a cool piece on a number of levels: It has an original bull's eye dial, original riveted
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Metal Wall Clock circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Mid-century cool, the must-have accessory for the vintage Rolex enthusiast in your life. 10 inches
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Pocket Watches
1940s Rolex Oyster Athlete Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The evolution of the Rolex sport watch is clear upon examination of this unique vintage wristwatch
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Milgauss Wristwatch Ref 1019
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
piece in particular has a cool patina on the lume of the hands that will make this watch uniquely yours
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Milgauss All Original Ref 1019
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rolex service dials. Similarly, most 1019s have Rolex service
hands. However, this watch retains its
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex “UFO” Case Design Precision #9083 Circa 1954
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This is a rare and incredibly cool vintage Rolex, made circa 1954. A manual wind “Precision” ref
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Stainless Steel Oyster Army Cushion-Shaped Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Extremely cool Rolex Oyster Army in stainless steel. Cushion-shaped case, beautiful patina, rare
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Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel Precision Dress Wristwatch Ref 4498
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
vintage buckle and Rolex strap are still in excellent condition. What a cool mid-century find! 35mm
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Stainless Steel UAE Crest Oysterdate circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
crest of the United Arab Emirates. It's a cool look and a great collector's watch at a modest price
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Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex "Time To The Second" Quartz Desk Clock
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The ultimate gift to bestow upon your favorite Rolex collector, this is an exceptionally cool
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel “NATO” Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Looking for a cool example of the world’s most iconic watch? This piece has amazing provenance! It
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel “NATO” Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Looking for a cool example of the world’s most iconic watch? This piece has amazing provenance! It
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Gilt Tropical Dial Wristwatch Ref 1500
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
to many of its counterparts, as vintage Rolex sport watches with gilt or tropical dials sell for
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel UFO Case Design Precision Wristwatch Ref 9083
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This is a rare and incredibly cool vintage Rolex, made circa 1954. A manual wind “Precision” ref
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
ROLEX King Midas Rare Tiger's Eye Dial Like-New Condition
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
. There is over 5 ounces of 18k yellow gold in total weight in this watch, seen largely in the unique
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
Quartz, 18k Gold
Rolex Tiffany & Co. White Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
.
Collectors have been taking note of co-branded pieces such as this for
some time, however, this watch
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 116500LN Ceramic Bezel with Black Dial Oyster Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Packaging & Papers
No other watch in the world can be as cool and versatile as a Rolex Daytona
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold and Tiger's Eye Dial Day-Date Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
collectable since Rolex discontinued offering them. This dial in particular is rather beautiful, with distinct
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Quartz Color Change Dial Wristwatch Ref 1700
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
, the Rolex Oyster Quartz Datejust is a fun piece to add to your watch wardrobe that will encourage
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow gold Ferrite Day-Date Roman Dial Wristwatch Ref 18038
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
opportunity to secure a cool watch that will be uniquely yours at a price point more comfortable than many
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Stunning 1997 Rolex 14060 Submariner Wristwatch Box Lanyard Date Card Manuals
By Rolex
Located in GB
listing my watch collection for sale, I have a Rolex 1997 Submariner no date, Rolex Pepsi GMT Master 1966
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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 1.58 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in
Rolex Yellow Gold Zephyr Wristwatch with Sniper Dial and Florentine Finish
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An extra cool variation of a classic style, this Rolex Zephyr offers a rare reference 1009
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Double Red Seadweller Ref 1665 with Original Box Papers and Documents
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
were replaced by Rolex when the watch was serviced there in 2002. The dial is perfect and has beautiful
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Steve McQueen Orange Hand Wristwatch Ref 1655
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
vintage Rolex sport model, referred to by collectors as the "Steve McQueen" due it's very cool look.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch in "New Old Stock" Condition Ref 1601 circa 1967
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
cool) Rolex strap and Rolex buckle. For those of you who collect vintage and are sticklers for
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 18k yellow gold Day-Date Wristwatch with "No Marker" Dial Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
absence of markers accentuates the "pie pan" dial. A cool addition to your dress watch wardrobe! 36mm
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Super Rare Original 1966 Rolex GMT Master Pepsi Pan AM 1675 Little GMT Red Hand
By Rolex
Located in GB
so therefore old, valuable and super cool
Condition wise the watch is untouched, the lume on the
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 1.58 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in
Rolex President Style Diamond Men's Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. The gold band is made out of 14k gold and has super cool ridged details. This ring is from the 1980's
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond
Rolex Stainless Steel Perpetual Datejust with Custom Finished Green Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Rolex Daytona Ref 6265
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
service papers and an unusual original guarantee from Rolex Japan which is very cool.
Category
Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel DateJust Bullseye Dial Wristwatch Ref 116200
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex DateJust stainless steel wristwatch, reference 116200. A very cool looking, modern 2006 Rolex
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1500
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
the blue color gives a little bit of shinny flare and shows off the watch in an icy cool tone. If you
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Custom-Colored Dial Ref 1603
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
woman.
This watch bears an original Rolex dial which has been custom colored by Wanna Buy A Watch
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Air King Blue Dial Wristwatch Ref 114234
By Rolex
Located in Columbia, MO
clasp. MSRP $6,200.
DETAILS:
Gent's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air King Watch (Reference 114234)
Cool blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Rolex Watch with custom made Chrome Hearts bracelet
Located in Malibu, CA
How cool is it to take a 1970's air king rolex and partner it with a custom made Chrome Hearts
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Tudor Rolex Titanium Pelagos Black Dial Wristwatch Ref 25500TN
By Tudor
Located in Columbia, MO
The founder of Rolex, Hans Wilsdorf, began Tudor in the 1940s as a way to offer consumers a watch
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Materials
Titanium
Tudor Rolex Titanium Pelagos Black Dial Wristwatch Ref 25500TN
By Tudor
Located in Columbia, MO
The founder of Rolex, Hans Wildorf, began Tudor in the 1940s as a way to offer consumers a watch
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Titanium
Tudor Stainless Steel Prince Diver’s Oysterdate Self-Winding Wristwatch, c 1974
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
interesting and very cool model, from which inspired features of their future watches like the North Flag and
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tudor Stainless Steel Prince Oysterdate Wristwatch Ref 9101/0
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tudor Prince Oysterdate ref 9101/0 circa 1973. Unusual and cool moderne design tonneau shaped
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tudor Stainless Steel Prince Oysterdate Wristwatch Ref 9101/0
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tudor Prince Oysterdate ref 9101/0 circa 1973. Unusual and cool moderne design tonneau shaped
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Custom Blue Dial Oyster Date Wristwatch Ref 1500
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Oyster Date wristwatch in stainless steel, reference 1500. This very cool Rolex watch
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Cool Rolex Watches For Sale on 1stDibs
Browse a vast assortment of cool rolex watches for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, stainless steel and steel, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 8 vintage examples as well as 4 contemporary versions. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. modern and contemporary are consistently popular styles when it comes to cool rolex watches. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Rolex are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of diamond versions from the 1 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. There are many brilliant cut cool rolex watches for sale. Most of our cool rolex watches for sale are for men, but there are 6 pieces available to browse for women.
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On average, cool rolex watches at 1stDibs sell for $8,465, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $33,300 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right wrist-watches for You
Antique, new and vintage 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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