Vintage 1973 Rolex Asymmetric 4017 18K YG Manual Orange Foil 28
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Statement Of 70s Confidence The Rolex Asymmetric is a branch of the King Midas family tree, a series of watches that represented a bold, artistic departure from the brand's tool w...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold King Midas Tiger's Eye Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold King Midas Tiger's Eye Manual Wind Wristwatch Beautiful Factory Tiger's Eye Stone Dial Solid 18K Yellow Gold Case 25mm x 35mm Features Rolex Manual Wind Movemen...
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
Vintage Rolex King Midas Cellini Reference 4017-8 in 18 Karat White Case, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970's (Early) Vintage Rolex Cellini King Midas Ref. 4017-8 18k White Gold watch with Blue Dial with Original Rolex Lizard Strap and Original Stainless Steel Rolex Buckle. 27mm x 27m...
Vintage Rolex King Midas Cellini Reference 40170-10 in 18 Karat White Gold 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970's (Early) Vintage Rolex Cellini King Midas Ref. 4017-10 18k White Gold watch with Silver Dial with Original Rolex Lizard Strap and Original Stainless Steel Rolex Buckle. 27mm x ...
18K Yellow Gold King Midas Cufflinks
Located in Dallas, TX
18K Yellow Gold King Midas Cufflinks - 18K Yellow gold coin with the face of King Midas.
Rolex Cellini King Midas 4143
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning yet simple Cellini King Midas in white gold by Rolex. Features a champagne dial with applied hour markers, a fixed white gold and yellow gold bezel set with 12 round brill...
Diamond, White Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold King Midas Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
18k yellow gold Rolex King Midas bracelet watch, circa 1980s. Flexible link bracelet, manual-wind movement.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex King Midas 9630, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex King Midas Reference #: 9630. Mens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Yellow Gold Gold 27 MM.
Rolex King Midas 9630, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex King Midas Reference #: 9630. Mens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Yellow Gold Gold 26 MM.
Omega King Midas Yellow Gold Quartz Men's Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Omega King Midas 14k yellow gold 8 inch wristwatch. Circa 1960-1970 Produced this men's watch as an answer to the popular Rolex king Midas of the 1960'sThe movement and Diasl are cl...
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970's 'King Midas' New Condition 18K Yellow Gold Rolex Cellini
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An 18 Karat Yellow Gold "King Midas" Cellini Watch by Rolex - new condition, original sticker on back of case, circa 1970, signed Rolex
18k Gold
Rolex King Midas 9630 Vintage Manual 18 Karat Yellow Gold Champagne Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex King Midas 9630 Vintage Manual 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial 27mm
Sold
H 1.11 in W 1.11 in
Rolex Cellini, Very Rare 18k WGold "King Midas" Ref. 4017 Wristwatch, C. 1972
By Rolex
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful and Rare Rolex King Midas, Ref. 4017, the asymmetrical Cellini line.
18k Gold
Vintage Rolex Cellini 29MM 4015 KING MIDAS Left Handed 18K White Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Might show minor signs of wear. CELLINI KING MIDAS Watch Properties Family: Cellini Model: CELLINI KING MIDAS Ref.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex White Gold King Midas Cellini Omani Crest Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare 18k White Gold King Midas Cellini Vintage Gents Wristwatch, lapiz lazuli dial with the Omani Crest at 6 0'clock, an 18k white gold fixed bezel, an 18k white gold bracelet with...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
True Collectors Piece Very Rare Rolex King Midas 18 Karat Gold Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
True Collectors Piece Very Rare Rolex King Midas 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch - Quartz. 18k yellow gold case ( 28 x 28 mm) .
Very Rare Rolex King Midas 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ref 4153
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Very Rare Rolex King Midas 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ref 4153 - Mechanical winding. 18k yellow gold case with black enamel bezel (23mm x 28mm) Case appears to be refinished once.
Rolex Striped King Midas Left-Handed Cellini Gold 4912 Manual Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare 18k Yellow Gold and 18k White Gold Striped Pentagonal King Midas Cellini Left-Handed Vintage Gents Wristwatch, yellow and white gold striped dial, a fixed 18k yellow gold and ...
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold King Midas Tiger's Eye Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual winding. 18k yellow gold case (25mm x 35mm). Beautiful tiger's eye dial. Integrated massive heavy 18k yellow gold bracelet (will fit apx. 7-in. wrist). Pre-owned ca. 1973 with...
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX King Midas Rare Tiger's Eye Dial Like-New Condition
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
One of the finest and most chic of the Midas collection, boasting a rare Tiger's Eye stone dial. There is over 5 ounces of 18k yellow gold in total weight in this watch, seen largel...
Quartz, 18k Gold
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Rolex Cellini King Midas Watch, circa 1974
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex Cellini King Midas 18 Karat White Gold Watch c.1974 Model # M4017/9 Composition: 18K White Gold, Rolex Leather Watch Strap Manual Movement Recently serviced by Rolex US...
White Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold King Midas Left-Handed Wristwatch Ref 9630
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This Rolex is the First King Midas & only left-handed model reference 9630.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 18 Karat White Gold King Midas Ref 3580, circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This Rolex is the First King Midas & only left-handed model reference 3580.
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Cellini Left Handed King Midas Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex Cellini Left Handed King Midas reference 4126 in 18k yellow gold with a wood dial applied baton markers, hobnail style case, manual wind movement, and on a brown leather strap...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex White Gold Cellini King Midas Wristwatch Ref 4015, circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex Cellini King Midas reference 4015 in 18k white gold with mirrored blue dial, movement movement and a modern non-Rolex leather strap and buckle.
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold King Midas Asymmetric Bracelet Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 1970's Rolex "King Midas" in 18k Yellow Gold Ref. 4344. Ribbed textured bracelet with champagne gold dial.
18k Gold
1971 Rolex King Midas 1st Generation Yellow Gold Ref. 9630
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
King Midas 1st Gen The Rolex King Midas, introduced in 1962 and designed by Gérald Genta, stands as one of the brand’s rarest and most daring creations.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex King Midas Cellini Reference 4126 with Rare Case, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970's Vintage Rolex King Midas Cellini Ref. 4126 18k Yellow Gold watch with Unique Rare Studded Texture Case with Original Black Dial. 27mm x 28mm lug to lug (1.06 in. x 1.1 in.) - ...
Sold
H 0.91 in W 0.91 in
1981 Rolex King Midas Cellini Hobnail Dial Unpolished Ref. 4312/8 (with Papers)
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Rolex King Midas Cellini ‘Clous de Paris’ The Rolex King Midas is one of the most unusual and luxurious lines in Rolex history, exclusively crafted in gold and born during the golde...
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold King Midas Wristwatch circa 1967
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold King Midas wristwatch, circa 1967. This unusual Rolex watch has a sapphire crystal and asymmetric case with original champagne color dial.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. 18k YG Rolex CELLINI 4109 Round Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k Yellow Gold Rolex Cellini Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1976 Rolex 1601 Movement Ref. 4109 Round Cellini Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism. Case is 18k ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch, Champagne Dial, Swiss Made
By Rolex
Located in Queens, NY
Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Watch, featuring champagne dial with baton indexes and 18K Rolex Crown logo at 12 0'clock, powered by 19 jewel mechanical wind-up movement, worn on wris...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage RolexCellini 70s 18K Yellow Gold Tank Manual Wind Champagne Dial 30mm Ca
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Cellini manual wind tank in 18K yellow gold with a champagne dial from the 70s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measurements include a 25x32mm case s...
Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Rolex Circa 1955 Precision Watch Hand Wound Cal. 1210 Movement
By Rolex
Located in Providence, RI
This vintage Rolex wristwatch is a classic example of mid-century elegance, featuring a 14k yellow gold case that exudes a refined and timeless aesthetic. The case is slim, round, an...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Precision 22m 18K Gold Champagne Dial Manual Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Precision ladies manual-wind watch in 18K yellow gold featuring a cushion-shaped case with a champagne sunray dial, applied gold baton indices, and Rolex crown logo, wi...
18k Gold
Vintage 1990s Rolex Cellini 5112 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Manual 32mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Other Side Of The Crown The Cellini line has always been Rolex's answer to the pure dress watch. Unburdened by the need for water resistance or rotating bezels, these watches ar...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini 4105 18K YG Champagne Roman Dial Manual 25mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Beyond The Oyster Case The Cellini line has always represented a different side of Rolex. It is the brand's deliberate departure from utilitarian tool watches, focusing instea...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini 4014 Tangerine Mirror Dial 18k YG 1981
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2365 Brand Rolex Model Cellini Reference 4014 Year 1981 Dial Tangerine Mirror Case 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Crocodile Diameter 23mm x 30mm Length Strap Movement Manual Winding We...
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1969 Rolex Cellini 3803 18K YG Champagne Dial Manual 24 mm
Located in New York, NY
Quiet expression of classic proportion This Rolex Cellini is a straightforward expression of Rolex’s dress-watch language from the late 1960s. Small, slim, and intentionally refined...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1976 Rolex Lady Cellini 5109 18K YG Champagne Dial Manual 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Essence Of The Dress Watch The Cellini line has always been Rolex’s answer to the pure, uncomplicated dress watch. Freed from the constraints of the Oyster case, these watches p...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Rare Vintage Precision Yellow Gold 36mm 8896
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage 36mm Rolex Precision crafted in 18k yellow gold. Featuring a silver dial with applied dagger style hour markers and a polished yellow gold bezel. Fitted with a plexiglass, ...
18k Gold
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini 4121 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Manual 23mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Beyond The Oyster Case The Cellini line has always been Rolex’s platform for pure dress watch design. Freed from the constraints of the waterproof Oyster case, these watches f...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Vintage Square Precision Yellow Gold 8726
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage Square Precision in yellow gold by Rolex. Features a silver dial with a brick style pattern and small seconds at 6 o'clock. Fitted with mineral glass, a manual wind movemen...
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1982 Rolex Lady Datejust 6917 18K YG Coral Khanjar Stamp Dial Auto 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Intersection Of Royalty And Rarity This is not simply a stone dial Datejust. The presence of the Khanjar dagger crest signifies a watch commissioned directly by the Sultan of Om...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1969 Rolex Day-Date 1803 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Definitive Statement Watch The Day-Date has been Rolex's flagship model since its introduction in 1956, and for good reason. It was the first watch to display both the day and d...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1979 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 14K YG Grey Texture Dial Auto 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Classic Rolex In Precious Metal The reference 1503 takes the foundational design of the Oyster Perpetual Date and renders it in solid 14K yellow gold. This was a common execution ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Rolex Cellini Blue Mirror Dial White Gold 22mm 4014
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage rectangular Rolex Cellini, reference 4014, featuring a striking blue mirror dial with frosted textured hands, protected by mineral glass. Powered by a manual movement cali...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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.
Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.
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.