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.
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
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18k Gold
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Rolex Datejust 41mm Mens Diamond Watch with Silver Index Dial Luxury Sport Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41mm Men's Diamond Watch with Silver Index Dial Luxury Sport Watch 116300 This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty.
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust SS Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl RT Diamond Dial Watch 68274
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust SS Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Deployment Buckle 68274
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 178240 Pink Stick Dial Oyster SS Watch Diamond & Ruby Bezel New
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Pink Stick Dial Oyster SS Watch Diamond & Ruby Bezel New Style 178240
Category
2010s European Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel
Rolex Airking White Mother of Pearl Dial Diamond Bezel & Lugs Ladies Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Air King White Mother Of Pearl Dial Diamond Bezel and Lugs Ladies Steel Watch 14000
Category
1990s European Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex 116334 Datejust Black Dial Aftermarket Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex 116334 Datejust Black Dial Aftermarket Watch Brand: Rolex MPN: 116334 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 41 mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: Afte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust Baby Blue MOP Mother of Pearl Baguette Diamond Watch 69160
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust 69160 SS Baby Blue MOP Mother Of Pearl 8+2 Diamond Dial Deployment buckle
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust with Custom Diamond Bezel SS White Color Roman Numeral Dial 69160
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Datejust With custom Diamond bezel SS White Color Roman Numeral Dial Bezel and Lugs Deployment buckle 69160
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex 36mm Datejust S/S Silver Index Dial with Custom Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Silver Index Dial with Custom Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel Jubilee Hidden Clasp 116234.
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
New Rolex Datejust 31mm 18K White Gold Diamond Blue Dial Ladies Watch 278384RBR
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with an original box and paper full set. 5 year Rolex warranty.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Custom Mother of Pearl Diamond Pave Dial Steel Watch 116520
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Rolex Daytona in steel ref. 116520 has Mother of Pearl Pave Diamond Dial.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Steel
Rolex Presidential Day Date MOP Dial with 18k Gold Diamond Bezel and Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
General Details: - Metal: 18k - Model: Day Date - Weight: 143.2 grams Dial Details: - Type: Mother of Pearl - Hour Marker: Roman Numeral - Complication: Day Date - Case Size: ...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust Custom Diamond Bezel SS Baby Blue MOP Roman Numeral Dial 68274
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust With custom Diamond bezel SS Baby Blue MOP Mother Of Pearl Roman Numeral Dial Bezel and Lugs Deployment buckle 68274
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Mens Datejust II 41mm 116300 Stainless Steel Dark Grey Roman Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Mens Datejust II 41mm Stainless Steel Dark Grey Roman Diamond Dial Fully Iced Out Watch 116300 All our watches come with a standard 1 year mechanical warranty and LIFETIME di...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex 31mm Datejust with custom Pink String Diamond Dial+ Rubies on a Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust with custom Pink String Diamond Dial+ Rubies on a Bezel+Diamond Lugs 68274
Category
1990s European Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel
Rolex Day-Date 40 President Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Baguette Black Dial 228348
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
The Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 in 18 ct yellow gold, with a bright black, diamond-set dial, diamond-set bezel and a President bracelet.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Orchid Diamonds Halo Set 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Classic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Tysons, VA
Rolex Orchid Diamonds - 6.1 inches length - 18K Yellow Gold - 53.8 Grams Circa 1975 Rolex Orchid, part of Rolex’s series of cocktail watches. u.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 41mm Gold/Steel White MOP Diamond Dial Fluted Bezel Watch 126333
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Men's Rolex has an attractive Dial with Dial Markers. The certified Swiss Rolex Movement will keep perfect time for you.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex 26mm Datejust S/S White Roman Dial with Emerald & Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Datejust White Roman Dial with Emerald & Diamond Bezel Steel Ladies Watch 69173
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 68274 Fluted Bezel Diamond Lugs Cream Color Dial 2 Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Fluted Bezel Diamond Lugs Cream Color Dial 2 Tone Women's Watch 68274
Category
1990s European Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Champagne String 31 Datejust Oyster Two Tone 18K Gold + SS +Side Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Champagne String 31 Datejust 2Tone 18K Gold + SS + Side Diamonds Oyster Band + Bezel 68173
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust II 41 Two Tone Yellow Custom Diamond Watch Original Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust II 116333 Two Tone Yellow Custom Diamond Watch Original Fluted Bezel Original Wimbledon Dial.
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel, Gold
Rolex Datejust 41 Two Tone Yellow Custom Diamond Watch Dark Grey Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41 Two Tone Yellow Custom Diamond Watch Dark Grey Dial Watch 116333 This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty.
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel, Gold
Rolex Datejust 41 Two Tone Men's Watch with Custom Natural Diamonds Oyster Band
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41 Two Tone Men's Watch with Custom Natural Diamonds Oyster Band 126303 This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty.
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel, Gold
Rolex Datejust 41 Two Tone Iced Out Watch with Champagne Diamond Roman Numerals
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41 Two Tone Iced Out Watch with Champagne Diamond Roman Numerals 126303.
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel, Gold
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Black Color Dial with 8 + 2 Diamond Accent 68273
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Vintage Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Black Color Dial with 8 + 2 Diamond Accent 68273
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs + Sapphire 68273
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 2-Tone Pink MOP Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Bezel+ Lugs
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Men's Rolex 36mm Datejust 2-Tone Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Bezel+ lugs 16013
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP String Dial Watch 68273
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Mother of Pearl String Dial 68273
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Ice Blue String Diamond Dial Watch 68273
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Ice Blue String Diamond Dial Bezel + Lugs + Emerald Watch 68273
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Mother of Pearl Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial with Accent 68273
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White Dial 8 + 2 Diamond Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust 69173 Two Tone Jubilee White Color Dial 8 + 2 Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs + Sapphire
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Pink String Diamond Dial Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Pink String Diamond Dial Vintage Style Marker Bezel + Lugs + Sapphire 69173
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Women's Rolex Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Pink MOP Dial Diamond Accent Watch 68273
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs + Sapphire Watch 68273
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Pink String 36mm Datejust S/S Oyster Perpetual Diamond Side + Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Pink String 36mm Datejust S/S Oyster Perpetual Diamond Side + Bezel & Lugs Watch 16030 This watch is in like new condition.
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust with Custom Diamond Bezel SS Jubilee Black Color Dial Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Datejust With custom Diamond bezel SS Jubilee Black Color Dial Deployment buckle 69173 This watch is in like new condition.
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust SS Black MOP Mother of Pearl Dial with Diamonds Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust SS Black MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial with Diamonds Deployment buckle 69174.
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Green Wave Diamond Dial Watch 116233
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Green Wave Diamond Dial Watch 116233 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage 1979 Rolex Day-Date 18038 18K Yellow Gold Purple Diamond Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Presidential Standard In An Uncommon Color The reference 18038 is a cornerstone of the Day-Date collection, representing the first generation to feature the convenient single qu...
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Fluted Bezel with Diamond Lugs Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Fluted Bezel With Diamond Lugs White Arabic Dial Two Tone Watch 16013
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Gold
Rolex 86285 Datejust Master Piece All Factory Diamond Watch 18 Karat in Stock
$119,997Sale Price|40% Off
Rolex 86285 Datejust Master Piece All Factory Diamond Watch 18 Karat in Stock
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex Case Material: 18k Rose Gold Case Diameter: 39mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: All Diamond 18k Rose gold Dial: All Diamond dial with rose gold Roman numerals.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2015, Lady's DateJust Rolex Watch #179173
By Rolex
Located in Troy, MI
Estate Rolex lady's Datejust style# 179173 in stainless steel & 18 karat yellow gold with champagne dial, diamond markers, fluted bezel & Jubilee bracelet.
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Custom Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial and Bezel
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 42mm x...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex 36mm Datejust S/S Silver Dial Diamond Roman Numerals Jubilee Band 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Stainless Steel Silver Dial Diamond Roman Numerals Jubilee Band 16014.
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Rose Watch Oyster Band Custom Diamond Bezel Watch 116231
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Rose Watch Oyster Band Custom Diamond Bezel Black Dial Watch 116231 This watch is in like new condition.
Category
2010s European Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex White Pearl String Datejust SS Diamond Bezel Lug & Center Band Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex White Pearl String 36mm Datejust SS Diamond Bezel Lugs & Center Band 16014 This watch is in like new condition.
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex 31mm Presidential 18kt Gold White MOP Dial with Diamond Accent Lugs 68278
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Presidential 18kt Gold White MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial with Diamond Accent Lugs 68278 This watch is in like new condition.
Category
1990s European Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Navy Roman 36mm Datejust S/S Oyster Perpetual Diamond Side Band Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Men's Rolex Navy Roman 36mm Datejust S/S Oyster Perpetual Diamond Side Band+ Bezel & Lugs Watch 16030.
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex 26mm Datejust Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial with Diamond Accent 69174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial with Diamond Accent 69174 This watch is in like new condition.
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Pink Mother of Pearl Dial Custom Set Diamond Bezel & Lugs Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Pink Mother Of Pearl Dial Custom Set Diamond Bezel & Lugs Jubilee Bracelet 16014.
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone White Color Dial with Baguette Diamond Accent 68273
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Vintage Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone White Color Dial with 8+2 Diamond Accent RT 68273 This watch is in like new condition.
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Rose Watch Jubilee Band Custom Diamond Bezel MOP
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Rose Watch Jubilee Band Custom Diamond Bezel MOP Dial 116201 This watch is in like new condition.
Category
2010s European Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 68274 with Custom Diamond Bezel Ss Purple Color Dial Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust With custom Diamond bezel SS Purple Color Dial Bezel and Lugs with Diamond Accent Deployment buckle 68274 This watch is in like new condition.
Category
1990s European Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Dark Grey Roman Numeral Dial Diamond + Emerald Bezel Two Tone Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Lady Rolex 26mm Dark Grey Roman Numeral Dial Diamond + Emerald Bezel Two Tone Watch 69173
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust With custom Diamond bezel White MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial 69160
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Datejust With custom Diamond bezel White MOP Mother Of Pearl 8 + 2 Dial Bezel and Lugs RT Deployment buckle 69160 This watch is in like new condition.
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diamete...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Royal with Custom Made Navy Blue Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Royal / Reference 6426 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length "Lug Tip to Lug...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Mini Datejust 26mm 69173 Anniversary Diamond Dial SS/YG 1995
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2110 Brand Rolex Model Datejust Reference 69173 Year 1995 Dial Anniversary Diamond Dial Case Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Diameter 26mm Length 16...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Rolex Ladies 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Bezel + Lugs + Emerald 69173.
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust II 41mm 4.8ct Diamond Roman Dial Bezel Oyster Steel Watch 116300
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust II 116300 in stainless steel features an Aftermarket diamond dial with black Roman numerals and a 4.8ct Aftermarket diamond bezel.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel
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Diamond Rolex Watches For Sale on 1stDibs
Browse a vast assortment of diamond rolex watches for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and stainless steel — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 5207 vintage versions or 2583 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of diamond rolex watches includes designs that are universally popular, but modern and contemporary styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 2693, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut diamond rolex watches and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead and brilliant cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of diamond rolex watches for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.
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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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