Vintage Rolex Cellini Geneve 23mm 18K White Gold Blue Dial Ladies Manual Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
The Genève designation on these early Cellini references indicated production and casing in Geneva, Switzerland — a distinction that Rolex applied to its finest dress watch reference...
18k Gold
Tiffany Rolex Geneve Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1970's Rolex Geneve ladies wristwatch. Hand textured solid 14k yellow gold band. Tiffany & Co Rolex dial. Length: 22.41mm Width: 25.2mm Band width at case: 15.72mm Case thi...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex. A Rare Yellow Gold Pendant Pocket Watch C1964
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Movement: The fine keyless lever movement is fully jewelled with compensation balance blued steel hairspring and signed Rolex Geneve. This watch is an excellent example of a fine dr...
Vintage 1960s Omega Geneve "UFO" 18K YG 9780 Manual Champagne Florentine 32mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Departure From The Oyster Case This Rolex Geneve represents a period when the brand experimented with designs far outside the tool watch world they came to dominate.
18k Gold
Unavailable
18 Carat Rolex Geneve Cellini
By Rolex
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Marvelous GENDER: Unisex MOVEMENT: Manual wind CASE MATERIAL: Yellow Gold DIAL: 32mm DIAL COLOUR: Gold STRAP: 50mm BRACELET MATERIAL: 18ct Gold CONDITION: 9/10 MODEL NUMBER: ***...
18k Gold
Original Geneve, DayDate Style 18 Karat Solid Gold Wristwatch President Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Mestre Venezia, IT
Brand new, " Original Geneve ", 18kt solid gold wrist watch. Quartz Swiss Eta day-date movement. 18kt solid gold President Bracelet 36mm diameter of the case. about. 75 grm weight...
Gold
Rolex Daytona ‘Rubens Barrichello’ 18K Rose Gold Artisans De Geneve
Located in Milano, IT
This pre-owned Rolex Daytona by Artisans de Genève, reference 116505, features the following specifications: ● Rubens Barrichello Limited Edition ● 18K Everose gold case and bracelet...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Daytona by Artisans De Genève “Spike Lee” Limited Edition
Located in Milano, IT
In 2021, Artisans de Genève collaborated with film director Spike Lee to create a personal, handcrafted interpretation of the Rolex Daytona, named “Cool Hand Brooklyn”. The piece is ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Artisans De Genève, Juan Pablo Montoya Platinum Challenge 116506
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Additional information: Reference number: 116506 Brand: Rolex Artisans De Genève Model: Daytona Movement: Automatic Case material: Platinum Bracelet material: Platinum Year: 2020 C...
Platinum
Ladies Gold Rolex Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The watch is finished with a brick work band that is signed Rolex Geneve.
Rolex Cellini Rare Yellow Gold Pendant Pocket Watch C1965
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Movement: The fine keyless lever movement is fully jeweled with compensation balance and signed Rolex Geneve. This watch is an excellent example of a fine dress pocket watch produce...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex White Gold Cellini Manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat white gold Cellini watch. Rolex. Geneve. Of manual winding movement, the white mother of pearl dial of circular outline, with Arabic numerals, joined by a brown leather s...
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Steel Tudor Sky Rocket Geneve with Original Luminous Dial and Hands 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Watch Company / Rolex Geneve STYLE / REFERENCE: Sky Rocket METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Late 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm x Diamete...
Mens Rolex Cellini Geneve Ref 3806 32mm 18k Solid Gold Manual Wind 1970s RA474
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Rolex Steel Tudor Sky Rocket Geneve with Original Luminous Dial and Hands 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Sky Rocket METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Late 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm x Diameter 29mm MOVEMENT / ...
Rolex Yellow Gold Top Oyster Essex with Original Dial from 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex / Tudor Essex STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Reference 3478 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled Top CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm x Diamete...
Rolex Daytona Blue Skeleton 'Artisans De Geneve' 40MM Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Rolex Model Name: Daytona Reference: 116520 Metal: Stainless Steel Case Size: 40 mm Case Back: Transparent Strap: Stainless Steel Hour Markers: No Numerals Features:...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Cellini Geneve 4335 Vintage 18 Karat Gold Manual Wind Square Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Cellini Geneve 4335 Vintage 18K Gold Manual Wind Square Lady's Watch
Sold
W 0.63 in D 0.24 in Dm 0.91 in L 6.97 in
Rolex Cellini Geneve 4335 Vintage 18K Gold Manual Wind Square Lady's Watch 1975
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Cellini Geneve 4335 Vintage18K Gold Manual Wind Square Lady's Watch 1975
Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Geneve Dress Model Manual Wristwatch, circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex ultra thin manual wind dress model 18K YG circa early 1960's. Featuring a 34 X 39mm screw down back case with smooth bezel and low dome acrylic crystal. With mint cond...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$95Sale Price|20% Off
W 37.41 in L 86.62 in
Modern Artisanal Soya Linen Scarf Handwoven In Soft Pastel Dusty Green Hue
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Soya is a solid timeless scarf that is a truly sustainable luxury statement piece and also supports artisan communities ethically. A classic unisex piece , it can be worn all year ...
Dolce & Gabbana 1990s Black Jersey Bodycon Dress with Buckle Collar
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned vintage Dolce & Gabbana black jersey dress, likely dating to the mid-1990s. A sleek and sophisticated take on the classic little black dress, this Italian-made pi...
$17,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.18 in W 1.22 in Dm 9 in L 9 in
CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An automatique Ceinture large wrist-watch designed by Cartier. This is the rare large model of the Ceinture automatique wristwatch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of C...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
CHANEL PANAMA STRAWHAT size 57 signed 1994
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A very nice and light Panama straw hat from Chanel, garnished with an 8 cm wide black silk ribbon. The fine Panama straw hat was braided by hand and is very light, it has hardly any...
New Kate Spade Her Rare Large Collectible Spring 2005 Green Wicker Basket Bag
Located in Conroe, TX
Kate Spade Wicker Bag Very Rare From Her Spring 2005 Collection DESIGNED BY KATE SPADE This is the last collection before she sold her brand to Neiman Marcus Impossible to Find Bran...
$2,916
H 5.52 in W 1.19 in L 8.86 in
Hermès Padlock Bag Clutch Purse Doblis Leather Purple and Golden Hdw RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Lovely and Rare Authentic Hermès Clutch Called "Padlock" due to the Padlock Shaped clasp Very rare ! A-line shape of the purse and asymmetrical cut of the flap for a chic and eleg...
Hermès 1991 Sac Bolide 35 Brown Leather Bolide Bag With Strap Hermes Spa
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Bolide model bag, size 35, in lightly grained brown (hazelnut) leather, interior in soft, coordinated leather with a large patch pocket, 2 handles for carrying by hand and a r...
Dior 30 Montaigne Bar Jacket Off-White Ecru Plumetis Tulle Skirt Set FR38
By Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The 30 Montaigne Bar jacket and plumetis tulle skirt represent the most iconic ensemble in the history of Dior - a timeless symbol of femininity, structure, and grace. First introduc...
Antique Victorian Cut Steel butterfly hair comb
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Victorian era hair comb. It is a two pronged celluloid hair comb in a yellow shade. The top is adorned with a pretty cut steel butterfly. Cut steel was populari...
Cut Steel
Hermès Portefeuille pochette 2010 Kelly Black Epsom Leather Wallet Clutch Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly model wallet in black leather (Epsom) and silver metal (palladium), 2 large interior compartments separated by a zipped coin purse with pull tab in the Kelly padlock mot...
Tom Ford for Gucci Black Python Skin Jeweled Dragon Bamboo Chain Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Limited Edition Runway Python Dragon Brooch Shoulder Bag F/W 2004 Runway Collection Elegant black python skin shoulder bag with gold-tone bamboo double chain shoul...
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Ribbed Bodycon Halter Neck Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black stretch Gucci tube dress designed by Tom Ford from the 2000 Spring/Summer collection. This form-fitting ribbed dress features a halterneck with a 'Gucci'-stamped m...
$1,700
Size: ONE SIZE
1970's CHRISTIAN DIOR Brown Leather Canvas Trotter Monogram Suitcase Luggage Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
A decadent, luxury 1970's CHRISTIAN DIOR suitcase with art deco 'CD' detail buckle. A sturdy, yet elegantly constructed Christian Dior case made from rich, Smooth Chocolate brown le...
Chanel Vintage S/S 1994 Yellow Green Fantasy Tweed 94P Jacket Skirt Suit
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This is an exceptionally rare, iconic yellow and green tweed set from Chanel's coveted Spring/Summer 1994 collection. Similar styles in various colors were famously worn on the runwa...
Ralph Lauren Black Label Pale Pink Cashmere Strapless Sweater Knit Gown Medium
By Ralph Lauren Black Label
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ralph Lauren, Black Label, pale pink cashmere strapless, sweater knit gown, marked size medium. Bandeau bodice dress is fitted through the bust and skims the hips, falling slightly A...
Dolce&Gabbana Vintage S/S 1995 White Crystal Embellished Midi Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing an exceptionally rare find: a white crystal dress from Dolce&Gabbana's Spring/Summer 1995 collection. Famously worn by Monica Bellucci, Brooke Shields, Celine Dion and Ma...
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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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.