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Rolex Cellini White Gold Keyless Lever Dress Pocket Watch C1970
Rolex Cellini White Gold Keyless Lever Dress Pocket Watch C1970

Rolex Cellini White Gold Keyless Lever Dress Pocket Watch C1970

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Case: The 18ct white gold slim line case with the original green Rolex sticker on the back of the case. The snap back case is fully signed, numbered, and Swiss hallmarked Movement: ...

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Personally Owned By Joan Rivers with COA - MR Melissa Rivers Prototype Ladies
Personally Owned By Joan Rivers with COA - MR Melissa Rivers Prototype Ladies

Personally Owned By Joan Rivers with COA - MR Melissa Rivers Prototype Ladies

Located in Suwanee, GA

It has one scratch on the back. The original sticker is still in place. We have not done anything to the outside of it - we left it just as we acquired it.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Personally Owned By Joan Rivers with COA - MR Melissa Rivers Prototype Ladies
Personally Owned By Joan Rivers with COA - MR Melissa Rivers Prototype Ladies

Personally Owned By Joan Rivers with COA - MR Melissa Rivers Prototype Ladies

Located in Suwanee, GA

The original sticker is still in place. We have not done anything to the outside of it - we left it just as we acquired it Case style: Curved rectangular dress-style case with integ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

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1997 Rolex Day Date Petroleum Blue Dial Ref. 18239 (with Papers)
1997 Rolex Day Date Petroleum Blue Dial Ref. 18239 (with Papers)

1997 Rolex Day Date Petroleum Blue Dial Ref. 18239 (with Papers)

By Rolex

Located in Dubai, AE

The watch seems to only have been sparingly worn as the green case back sticker is still present. The dial is a stunner, a petroleum blue dial with a satin/matte finish like not seen...

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

NEW Rolex Submariner The Hulk 40mm Steel Ceramic Green Men Watch 116610LV
NEW Rolex Submariner The Hulk 40mm Steel Ceramic Green Men Watch 116610LV

NEW Rolex Submariner The Hulk 40mm Steel Ceramic Green Men Watch 116610LV

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

General Information: Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 116610LV Model: Rolex Submariner Style: Luxury Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Year Manuf...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm Celebration Dial 124300
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm Celebration Dial 124300

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm Celebration Dial 124300

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Do note, the photos displayed are of the watch itself with the watch having factory stickers still attached on the case back and inside of the clasp.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm Celebration Dial 124300
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm Celebration Dial 124300

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm Celebration Dial 124300

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Do note, the photos displayed are of the watch itself with the watch having factory stickers still attached on the case back and inside of the clasp.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II Sprite Left Handed 126720VTNR
Rolex GMT-Master II Sprite Left Handed 126720VTNR

Rolex GMT-Master II Sprite Left Handed 126720VTNR

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Unworn, this piece comes with its original case back sticker still attached, both original swing tags, a Rolex box and a new style warranty card dated January 2023, ensuring the watc...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Cellini. A Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1970
Rolex Cellini. A Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1970

Rolex Cellini. A Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1970

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Case: The 18ct yellow gold slim line case with the original green Rolex model sticker on the back of the case.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 1990s "Zenith" Daytona with Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Dial
Rolex 1990s "Zenith" Daytona with Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Dial

Rolex 1990s "Zenith" Daytona with Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Dial

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Super mint condition, with the original green sticker still on the case back. Accompanied by the original box and papers.

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Explorer Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 114270
Rolex Explorer Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 114270

Rolex Explorer Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 114270

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Green Sticker is Still on the back case. This Beautiful Timepiece is Powered by Mechanical (Automatic) Movement and Features: Round Stainless Steel Case with a Stainless Steel ...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Thunderbird Datejust Turn-O-Graph Ref. 16263 Steel & Gold Watch
Rolex Thunderbird Datejust Turn-O-Graph Ref. 16263 Steel & Gold Watch

Rolex Thunderbird Datejust Turn-O-Graph Ref. 16263 Steel & Gold Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Ref. 16263. Original green sticker still on back of casing. Currently fits a wrist size appx. 7.5 Inch .

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Jubilee Stainless Steel Silver Dial Men Watch 16234
Rolex Datejust 36mm Jubilee Stainless Steel Silver Dial Men Watch 16234

Rolex Datejust 36mm Jubilee Stainless Steel Silver Dial Men Watch 16234

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This watch was produced in 1990. Original Rolex green sticker on the case back. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund.

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master II Date Oyster Band Wristwatch Model 16710
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master II Date Oyster Band Wristwatch Model 16710

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master II Date Oyster Band Wristwatch Model 16710

By Rolex

Located in Stamford, CT

Still has factory green sticker on the back. Stainless Steel Length: 47mm Width: 39mm Band width at case: 20mm Case thickness: 12.4mm Band: 501B 78790 Crystal: Sapphire Dia...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Watch 79173
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Watch 79173

Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Watch 79173

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned in good condition. Rolex green sticker on the case back. This watch was produced in 1999.

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Saudi Air Force Air King Wristwatch Ref 78350
Rolex Stainless Steel Saudi Air Force Air King Wristwatch Ref 78350

Rolex Stainless Steel Saudi Air Force Air King Wristwatch Ref 78350

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

The watch is offered in like new condition, with the original Rolex factory sticker still fully intact on the case back.

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Lady Datejust Silver Dial Diamond Indexes 69174, 1988
Rolex Stainless Steel Lady Datejust Silver Dial Diamond Indexes 69174, 1988

Rolex Stainless Steel Lady Datejust Silver Dial Diamond Indexes 69174, 1988

By Rolex

Located in Central & Western District, HK

Brand: Rolex Model: 69174 Year: 1988 Serial number: L7xxxxx Reference: C04625 Case: 26mm in diameter without crown; Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous w/inner case ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex  Day-Date Green "Stella Dial Presidential" 18k Ref 1803
Rolex  Day-Date Green "Stella Dial Presidential" 18k Ref 1803

Rolex Day-Date Green "Stella Dial Presidential" 18k Ref 1803

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a Rolex 18k Day/Day "Presidential" reference 1803 with an original enamel Green dial, original sticker on the back, fluted bezel on a Rolex Presidential 18k yellow gold brace...

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master II Ref 16710  Wristwatch
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master II Ref 16710  Wristwatch

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master II Ref 16710 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Rolex GMT Master II reference 16710 in stainless steel with original green sticker on case back.

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263
Rolex Stainless Steel Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263

Rolex Stainless Steel Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is an incredible example of a Ref. 6263 that is in new-old-stock condition with the original green sticker on the back. It is incredibly hard to find a Ref. 6263 in new-old-stoc...

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner 116610LV Men Stainless Steel Stickered NOS Watch
Rolex Submariner 116610LV Men Stainless Steel Stickered NOS Watch

Rolex Submariner 116610LV Men Stainless Steel Stickered NOS Watch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Xupes Reference: COM002773 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Submariner Model Variant: 0 Model Number: 116610LV Age: 22-12-2017 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box, Manuals, Guarantee, Han...

Category

2010s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Daytona "Zenith" 16519
Rolex Daytona "Zenith" 16519

Rolex Daytona "Zenith" 16519

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W 1.58 in L 1.58 in

Rolex Daytona "Zenith" 16519

By Rolex

Located in Surfside, FL

Auto w/ sweep seconds and chronograph. 40 mm case size. With original green Rolex sticker on case back, box and papers.

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Daytona "Zenith" 40mm 16519
Rolex Daytona "Zenith" 40mm 16519

Rolex Daytona "Zenith" 40mm 16519

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H 1.58 in W 1.58 in

Rolex Daytona "Zenith" 40mm 16519

By Rolex

Located in Surfside, FL

Auto w/ sweep seconds and chronograph. 40 mm case size. With original green Rolex sticker on case back, box and papers.

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Unused Rolex Submariner "Cermit/Starbucks" 126610LV
Unused Rolex Submariner "Cermit/Starbucks" 126610LV

Unused Rolex Submariner "Cermit/Starbucks" 126610LV

By Rolex

Located in Surfside, FL

Newest Model - Fully stickered! Rolex Submariner "Cermit/Starbucks" in stainless steel with green ceramic bezel.

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold President Day-Date Bloodstone Dial Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex Yellow Gold President Day-Date Bloodstone Dial Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex Yellow Gold President Day-Date Bloodstone Dial Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential Watch Rare Factory Rolex Bloodstone Heliotrope Dial without Hour Markers Bloodstone Is One Of The Rarest Rolex Stone Dials Produced The Di...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual GMT Master Wristwatch, 1980s
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual GMT Master Wristwatch, 1980s

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual GMT Master Wristwatch, 1980s

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual GMT Master Wristwatch Factory Black Gloss Dial with Luminous Markers Matching Black and Gold Bezel 40mm in Size Rolex Cali...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Bloodstone Dial President Wristwatch with Papers
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Bloodstone Dial President Wristwatch with Papers

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Bloodstone Dial President Wristwatch with Papers

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential Watch Rare Factory Rolex Bloodstone Heliotrope Dial without Hour Markers Bloodstone Is One Of The Rarest Rolex Stone Dials Produced The Di...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Datejust Quickset 18K Gold Steel Rare Silver Diamond Dial Watch 16233
Rolex Datejust Quickset 18K Gold Steel Rare Silver Diamond Dial Watch 16233

Rolex Datejust Quickset 18K Gold Steel Rare Silver Diamond Dial Watch 16233

By Rolex

Located in Newton, MA

This watch is a no holes case and is fully linked with minimal bracelet stretch. Comes with original Rolex box, green hang tags and green sticker on movement screw back cover.

Category

1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

NEW 2025 Rolex Sky-Dweller 336934 42mm Green Dial Oyster Bracelet Box Papers
NEW 2025 Rolex Sky-Dweller 336934 42mm Green Dial Oyster Bracelet Box Papers

NEW 2025 Rolex Sky-Dweller 336934 42mm Green Dial Oyster Bracelet Box Papers

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

The watch is unworn but as is common with most new watches, especially high polished steel or precious metal watches there may be some signs of handling on case sides, case backs, br...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

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By Baume & Mercier

Located in PARIS, FR

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By Audemars Piguet

Located in Antwerp, BE

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Located in New York, NY

Cartier pink enamel desk clock, circa 1910s Circular-shaped dial with Arabic numerals, white enamel dotted bezel surrounding the dial, pink guilloché enamel case with white enamel b...

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Materials

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FRED Paris Circa 1990 Montre Force 10 Vintage Golden Metal Wrist Watch Lady
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By Fred Paris

Located in PARIS, FR

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Located in Milano, Lombardia

LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...

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Located in GB

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By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in Berlin, DE

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in Miami, FL

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Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

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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