Vintage Rolex Datejust 26mm Two Tone 18K Gold Steel Fluted Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
gold Clasp: Rolex crown fold-over deployant clasp (stainless steel with engraved Rolex crown) Features
18k Gold
Vintage Rolex Cellini 3807 Champagne Dial 18K Gold Manual Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
yellow gold with engraved Rolex crown Style: Vintage Dress Period: Retro (1960) Condition: Serviced and
18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Grape 116000 FIN DES TEMPS Engraved Stainless Steel 36mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116000 Serial: D07E3*** Year: 2005 Model: Rolex Oyster Perpetual - FIN DES
$10,940 / item
Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 18kt Gold Champagne Gold Jubilee Engraved Plate Diamond Dial 6917
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Datejust 18kt Gold Champagne Gold Jubilee Engraved Plate Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 6917
Diamond, Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Factory Original Engraved Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL
Stainless Steel
Unworn Rolex 1908 Reference# 52508, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
elements for subtle contrast, while the domed screw-down crown—engraved with the Rolex coronet—completes
Yellow Gold
Rolex Daytona Blue Cosmograph Ref. #6239, Circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
first is the inverse color sub-dials and the second being the engraved tachometer bezel. The Rolex
Stainless Steel
Rolex President Day-Date Men's Yellow Gold Watch Factory Diamonds 118348
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's Yellow Gold Watch Factory Diamonds 118348 - Automatic winding, 31
2007 Rolex Cellini Cellissima 24MM 6693 18K White Gold Pave Diamond Quartz Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
ROLEX Ladies 18K white gold diamond ROLEX Swiss made wristwatch with original box and papers. Engraved
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
Huckleberry Ltd engraved Rolex Submariner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Huckleberry Ltd engraved Rolex Submariner with palm tree motif, hummingbird animal totem with white
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
Huckleberry Ltd engraved Rolex Daytona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
**This item is made-to-order with a 6-8 week lead time** Huckleberry Ltd engraved stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
Huckleberry Ltd engraved Rolex Daytona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
**This item is made-to-order with a 6-8 week lead time** Huckleberry Ltd 18k rose gold Rolex
Rose Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Diamond Bezel Automatic Wristwatch Men’s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Bracelet With a Genuine Folding Stainless Steel Clasp with Engraved Rolex
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Jubilee Bracelet Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Jubilee Bracelet With a Genuine Folding Stainless Steel Clasp with Engraved Rolex Crown Band Length
18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Men's Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel Automatic Grey Slate Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Bracelet With a Genuine Folding Stainless Steel Clasp with Engraved Rolex Crown Band Length (inches): 7
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Men's Twotone Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel Automatic Golden Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Stainless Steel Oyster Bracelet With a Genuine Folding Stainless Steel Clasp with Engraved Rolex Crown Band
Steel, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Rolex 2-Tone Stainless Steel Datejust Brown Roman Numerals Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Oyster Bracelet With a Genuine Folding Stainless Steel Clasp with Engraved Rolex Crown Band Length
Steel, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Gold Steel Champaign Numeric Automatic Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Steel Jubilee Bracelet With a Genuine Folding Stainless Steel Clasp with Engraved Rolex Crown Band
Gold, 18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 18 Karat Yellow Gold Original Champaign Automatic Dial Watch 19s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Bracelet With a Genuine Folding Clasp with Engraved Rolex Crown Band Length (inches): 7.0" DIAL DETAILS
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 18 Karat Gold Champaign Diamond Dial Jubilee Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Gold Jubilee Bracelet With a Genuine Folding Clasp with Engraved Rolex Crown Band Length (inches): 7.25
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Two-Tone Gold Steel Jubilee Custom Diamond Chocolate Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
with Engraved Rolex Crown. Band Length (inches): 7.0" DIAL DETAILS Dial Color: Chocolate Custom
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Steel
Rolex Ladies President Datejust 18 Karat Gold Custom Diamond Dial and Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Type: Genuine Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Bracelet With a Genuine Folding Clasp with Engraved Rolex
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Gold Steel Champaign Stick Custom Diamond Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Bracelet With a Genuine Folding Stainless Steel Clasp with Engraved Rolex
Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel, Gold
Rolex Ladies President 18 Karat Gold Ruby Watch Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Engraved Rolex Crown Band Length (inches): 6.5" DIAL DETAILS Dial Color: White Mother of Pearl Custom Ruby
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies President 18 Karat Gold Ruby Watch Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Engraved Rolex Crown Band Length (inches): 7" DIAL DETAILS Dial Color: White Mother of Pearl Custom Ruby
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies President 18 Karat Gold Ruby Watch Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Engraved Rolex Crown Band Length (inches): 6.5" DIAL DETAILS Dial Color: White Mother of Pearl Custom Ruby
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 2-Tone Datejust Mother of Pearl and Diamonds Automatic Dial 18k Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Folding Stainless Steel Clasp with Engraved Rolex Crown Band Length (inches): 7.75" DIAL DETAILS Dial
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 16610 Engraved Rehaut Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 16610 Men's Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless steel Bidirectional
Rolex Submariner 16610 Engraved Rehaut Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 16610 Men's Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless steel Bidirectional
Rolex Explorer II 16570T Engraved Rehaut Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Explorer II Professional 16570 T Men Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel 24
Unavailable
Huckleberry Ltd engraved vintage Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Huckleberry Ltd engraved vintage 36mm Rolex Day-Date with Huckleberry plant motif, slate stick
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Huckleberry Ltd engraved vintage Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Huckleberry Ltd engraved vintage 36mm Rolex Datejust with Huckleberry plant motif, salmon Roman
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
Huckleberry Ltd engraved vintage Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Huckleberry Ltd engraved vintage 36mm Rolex Datejust with Huckleberry plant motif, white Roman
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 0.46 in W 1.46 in
Rare Vintage Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Men's Date C. 1978 w/ Henry Ford Signature
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
requested by Ford to be engraved by Rolex for the recipient. All of these factors, in addition to the beauty
Yellow Gold
Tudor Blue “Snowflake” Submariner with Date Ref# 94110, circa 1978
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
jewel calibre 2784 ETA calibre movement with sweep seconds. With Rolex trip lock crown and Rolex
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ref. 116400v Green Milgauss Steel
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Milgauss, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, case No. V766988
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer 114270 Engraved Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer 114270 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with smooth bezel
Rolex Explorer 114270 Engraved Rehaut Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Explorer 114270 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel smooth bezel. Black
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Engraved Rehaut Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Explorer II 16570 men's watch. 40mm stainless steel case with stainless steel 24 Hour time
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner 16610T Engraved Rehaut Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner 16610T Engraved Rehaut Mens Watch
Rolex Submariner 14060M No Date Engraved Rehaut Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner 14060M Mens Watch. 40mm stainless steel case with unidirectional
Rolex Submariner 14060M No Date Engraved Rehaut Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner 14060M Mens Watch. 40mm stainless steel case with unidirectional
Rolex Submariner 14060M No Date Engraved Rehaut Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner 14060M Mens Watch. 40mm stainless steel case with unidirectional
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Black Dial Engraved Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Mens Watch. 40mm stainless steel case. Stainless steel fixed bezel with 24
ROLEX Very Rare Factory-Engraved Bezel & Case Vintage Datejust
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A very rare ref. 1602 Datejust by ROLEX. The rarity of this watch involves the factory finish
18k Gold
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Engraved Rehaut Men's Watch Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Explorer II 16570 men's watch. 40mm stainless steel case. Stainless steel fixed bezel with
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Engraved Rehaut Mens Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Mens Watch. 40mm stainless steel case with stainless steel 24 Hour time
ROLEX Very Rare Factory-Engraved ROSE GOLD Bezel & Case Datejust
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A very rare ref. 1602 Datejust by ROLEX. The rarity of this watch involves the factory finish
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Engraved Bezel Datejust II Wristwatch Ref 116300
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust II Men's 41mm Stainless Steel Watch Silver/Blue Arabic Dial 116300 - Automatic
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner No Date 14060M Engraved Rehaut Rare Random Serial
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Submariner No Date 14060M. 40mm stainless steel case with unidirectional stainless steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Engraved Bezel Datejust II Wristwatch Ref 116300
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding, sapphire crystal, serial number engraved in bezel. Stainless steel case with
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Date 16610 Engraved rehaut Men's Watch Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 16610 men's watch. 40mm stainless steel case; stainless
Rolex Submariner 2-Tone Steel & Gold Ceramic Engraved Bezel Watch 116613
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Submariner 2-Tone Steel & Gold Ceramic Engraved Bezel Watch 116613 - Automatic winding, 31
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Engraved Rehaut with 3186 Movement Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Men's Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel 24 Hour Time
Rolex Explorer II 16570 White Dial Engraved Mens Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Mens Watch. 40mm stainless steel case with stainless steel 24 Hour time
Rolex Submariner 16610 Black Dial Date Engraved Steel Automatic Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
(32890) This pre-owned Rolex Submariner 16610 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by an
Rolex Mens Submariner Two Tone 18k & Stainless Steel Watch 16613 2007 Engraved
By Rolex
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this 2007 Rolex Mens Two Tone Submariner 16613. It features a 40mm
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Original Engraved Dial, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501
Rolex Ball Point Pen
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
appealing wavy lines with Rolex crown. Engraved with Rolex logo..
Rolex Stainless Steel Date Just Wristwatch Ref 116200
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Dial: white and Roman numerals Inside Case: Inner reflector ring engraved with serial number and Rolex
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Rare Vintage Comex Submariner Matte Black Dial 5514
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
engraved caseback which features a 'Rolex Comex' engraving. This watch was only produced for the Comex
Stainless Steel
Ladies Antique Art Deco Rolex 9K Gold Telephone Dial Octagonal Manual Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
and determined to be 9K yellow gold. Engraved with "375". The "Rolex" trademark (or hallmark) can also
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner 16610LV aka "the Kermit" / "Green Submariner". Year 2008.
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
features a 40mm stainless steel case with green bezel insert, rolex engraved rehaut and maxi lumes. The
1971 Rolex King Midas 1st Generation Yellow Gold Ref. 9630
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
engraved ‘King Midas’ by Rolex Geneva. Dial Flawless champagne dial, signed ‘Midas Crystal: Sapphire
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX Green Leather WATCH WINDER Swiss Made CASE w/ BOX Rare
By Rolex
Located in Rome, Rome
, 'ROLEX' - 'SWISS MADE' engraved on hardware on the back Condition (please read our condition chart
Rolex Submariner 16610LV aka "the Kermit" , "Green Submariner". 40mm, Year 2008
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
features a 40mm stainless steel case with green bezel insert, rolex engraved rehair and maxi lumes. The
Boucheron Montre Reflets Grand Modele quartz Diamants Yellow Gold Watch
By Boucheron
Located in PARIS, FR
Boucheron Reflet collection watch, Large Model format, in 18-carat yellow gold, quartz movement, brilliant-cut diamond indexes, yellow gold bracelet, 6 additional bracelets, includin...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$2,030Sale Price|30% Off
W 1.25 in Dm 2.4 in
Cartier Must de Cartier 21 Quartz Watch, Stainless Steel & Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Must 21 W10050F4 Watch SSYG Silver/Gold Quartz Ladies Ivory Dial A Refined Synthesis of Elegance and PrecisionAdd a touch of classic luxury to your wrist with this Must de C...
Quartz, Gold, Silver, Stainless Steel
Elgin Mid-Century Modern 14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch
By Elgin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern Elgin lady's watch. In 14 karat white gold. Prong-set with diamonds in a halo surrounding the dial and to the lugs on each end. With a block letter ELGIN...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 Oystersteel Green Dial
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The watch is brand new comes with full set with box and warranty card. The watch does not come with the white serial tag or the bezel protector. The stickers were removed at the time...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$8,500
Platinum Diamond Watch
Located in New York, NY
Platinum diamond watch with 4.00 carat on the band
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970'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: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diamete...
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 X 9 M.M. 2 Piece Platinum Case set with European cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat, the case sides and back are fu...
Diamond, Platinum
$9,499
H 1.03 in W 0.4 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 26 Steel 18K Gold Custom Green Turquoise Diamond Dial Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Custom diamond dial and bezel. No orgiinal box and papers. It comes with a seller box. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 69173 Type: W...
18k Gold, Steel
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2002 Matte Python Skin Saddle Bag & Mirror
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
A rare Christian Dior mini evening saddle bag designed by John Galliano From a collectable, limited edition in 2002 Offered only in Dior flagship stores to a limited clientele Get th...
Cartier Colisee Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Colisee collection Wrist Watch, 24 M.M 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, 3 row Diamond Pave Bezel and Diamond set Crown totaling approximately 2 Carats. Quartz movemen...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Pasha Serviced 2025 / Excellent Condition
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
The Cartier Pasha ref. 2379 is a striking blend of bold design and refined elegance, showcasing the heritage of the prestigious Cartier brand. Featuring a 38mm stainless steel case w...
Unavailable|$2,850
Dm 0.83 in
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Black Dial Watch Vermeil ARGENT Small Manual Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and 18k Gold plated (Vermeil). Ref 3055582 RARE Black Roman Dial. New Gucci Leather Band. Manual Windup Movemen...
Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
Customized Rolex Presidential Green Roman Dial Diamond Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Presidential 36mm Green Roman Dial Diamond Watch 18038 Diamonds are set after-market (Not Rolex), Bezel 18K Gold Plated. Not serviceable by Rolex
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$53,700Sale Price|40% Off
W 0.39 in D 0.24 in L 0.46 in
Rare 5.73 Carat Natural Red Spinel Emerald Cut – Collector's Luxury Gemstone
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exceptional 5.73 Carat Natural Red Spinel – A Rare Collector's Gem By Merkaba Beverly Hills. Discover unparalleled luxury with this 5.73 carat natural Red Spinel, an extraordinary u...
Spinel, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum,...
John Galliano Rare Dolores Intarsia Carnation Bias Evening Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
A rare John Galliano bias cut Carnation dress from the Dolores collection, Autumn-Winter 1995-96. Of Bianchini Férier ivory and black satin backed rayon acetate crêpe inset with int...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...
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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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.