Rolex Mini Datejust 69178 Burlwood Dial 18k YG 1991 Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2191 Brand Rolex Model Mini Datejust Reference 69178 Year 1991 Dial Burl Wood Dial Case 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold Diameter 26mm Length 15.7cm Movement Automatic We...
Vintage 1991 Rolex Lady Datejust 69173 Two-Tone Champagne Dial Auto 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 69173 Model: Lady Datejust Year: 1991 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 26mm Bezel: Fluted Bracelet: Jubilee Bracelet Length: Fits up to a 6.76 inch wrist Dial: Ch...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1991 Rolex Datejust 16200 Stainless Steel White Stick Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Foundational Rolex The Datejust is the benchmark. Introduced in 1945, it was the first automatic wristwatch with a date that changed on its own.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Roman Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 1991
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Authenticity guaranteed! The sale...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Ladies Rolex Anniversary Datejust Diamond Bezel Watch, 1991
By Rolex
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Ladies Rolex Anniversary Datejust Diamond Bezel Watch. Stunning wristwatch with a gold dial, gold hour, minute, and second hand, diamond hours (except for the 12th hour), an...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies 178158, 1991
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3877 Model: 178158 Serial: N82***** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 2010's Case Diameter: 31 mm Case Size: 31mm Box and Papers: Box and Manuals Movement: Automatic Cas...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 16233 Holes 1991 Custom Diamonds Champagne Automatic Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
(20125) This pre-owned Rolex Datejust is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by an automatic movement which is cased in a stainless steel case.
Rolex Datejust Steel Silver Sticks Dial Automatic Men’s 1991 Watch 16220
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Datejust 16220 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case.
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6917 circa 1991
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex Datejust, Ref. 6917. X-Series Serial Number Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel Case Diameter: 26 mm Bracelet: 18k Yellow Gold President Brac...
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16233, 1991
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3988 Model Number: 16233 Serial Number: X41**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Gender: Gents Age: 1991 Case Diameter: 36 mm Case Size: 36mm Box And Papers: Box Only Movemen...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16200 Silver Dial, Jubilee Circa 1991
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Silver-tone stainless steel case with a silver-tone stainless steel juThis watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutel...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Mini Datejust 26mm 69173G Champagne Diamond Dial TT YG/SS 1991
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Mini Datejust 69173G – 26mm – Champagne Diamond Dial – Two-Tone Yellow Gold & Steel – 1991 SKU 1930 Available exclusively at Classic Time Club, Sydney — your trusted destinatio...
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gents 16233, 1991
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3986 Model: 16233 Serial: X99**** ConditionL: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 1991 Case Diameter: 36 mm Case Size: 36mm Box and Papers: Box Only Movement: Automatic Case: Stainles...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gents 16233, 1991
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4005 Model: 16233 Serial: X38**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 1991 Case Diameter: 36 mm Case Size: 36mm Box and Papers: Box and Open Guarantee Movement: Automatic ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Mini Datejust 26mm 69173G Opaline Diamond Dial Fluted Jubilee SS/YG 1991
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2153 Brand Rolex Model Datejust Reference 69173G Year 1991 Dial Opaline White Diamond Dial Case Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Diameter 26mm Movemen...
Rolex Datejust 16233G Champagne Big Diamond Dial X3 Serial TT YG/SS 1991
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 1916 Brand Rolex Model Datejust Reference 16233G Year 1991 Dial Champagne and Big Diamonds Case Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Diameter 36mm Length ...
Rolex Datejust 16220 Stainless Steel White Jubilee 1991 2 Year Warranty #480-2
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #:16220. swiss-automatic. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Rolex Datejust 36MM Factory Diamond Dial Ref. 16233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A classic example of Rolex’s most iconic dress watch, this 1991 Rolex Datejust Ref. 16233 features a 36mm stainless steel case paired with an 18KT yellow gold fluted bezel and two-to...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Gold Steel Datejust Gold Dial Wristwatch ref 16233
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
1991 Rolex Datejust 18k gold and steel wristwatch.
18k Gold, Steel, Yellow Gold
1991 Rolex Lady Datejust 26MM 69173 Jubilee Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Might show minor signs of wear. Datejust 26 Watch Properties: Brand: Rolex Family: Lady-Datejust Model: Datejust 26 Ref.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Tiger's Eye DateJust Model 69178 c. 1991
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies DateJust with a RARE and original Rolex Tiger Eye dial circa 1991 26mm Dial Automatic movement Model Ref 69178 Currently fits up to a 6.5"...
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 16233 circa 1991
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Rolex stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 16233, circa 1991, with Oyster bracelet, black pinstripe dial, green seal still on the back.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16200, circa 1991
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a pre-owned Rolex DateJust Ref 16200 E-Series in stainless steel with smooth bezel, cream dial, quick set date and comes on a Rolex jubilee bracelet.
Stainless Steel
1991 Rolex Datejust Steel & White Gold 68274 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 1991 Rolex Datejust Steel & White Gold 68274 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Presentation Pouch dated 1991 *Case Size: 31mm *Strap: Stainless Steel Jubilee *Age: 1991 ...
Steel, White Gold
1991 Rolex Datejust Steel & Yellow Gold 69173 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 1991 Rolex Datejust Steel & Yellow Gold 69173 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box Only dated 1991 *Case Size: 26mm *Strap: Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Jubilee *A...
Yellow Gold, Steel
1991 Rolex Datejust Steel & Yellow Gold 68273 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 1991 Rolex Datejust Steel & Yellow Gold 68273 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Presentation Pouch dated 1991 *Case Size: 31mm *Strap: Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold J...
Yellow Gold, Steel
1991 Rolex Datejust Steel & Yellow Gold 16233 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 1991 Rolex Datejust Steel & Yellow Gold 16233 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Presentation Pouch dated 1991 *Case Size: 36mm *Strap: Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold J...
Yellow Gold, Steel
1991 Rolex Datejust White Gold 68279 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 1991 Rolex Datejust White Gold 68279 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box & Guarantee dated 15th May 1991 *Case Size: 31mm *Strap: 18K White Gold President *Age: 1991 ...
White Gold
1991 Rolex Datejust Steel & White Gold 16234 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 1991 Rolex Datejust Steel & White Gold 16234 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Xupes Presentation Box dated 1991 *Case Size: 36mm *Strap: Stainless Steel Jubilee *Age: 1...
Steel, White Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 16220 1991
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 16220, 1991.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 16234 1991
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Datejust ref 16234 serial number X7 circa 1991.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Diamond Datejust Oyster Bracelet Wristwatch, 1991
By Rolex
Located in New Orleans, LA
36mm Rolex Datejust with diamond bezel and diamond dial on a Stainless Steel Oysterlink Bracelet from circa 1991.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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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