1950's Rolex Oyster Speedking Precision in Red Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
with a nice patina. Aftermarket genuine leather strap. Very good vintage condition. ✔ Model Oyster
1950s Swiss Leather Strap Vintage Rolex
Stainless Steel
1950's Rolex Oyster Speedking Precision in Red Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
with a nice patina. Aftermarket genuine leather strap. Very good vintage condition. ✔ Model Oyster
Stainless Steel
Rolex Day Date President 1803 Buckley Dial 18K Yellow Gold Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1803 Serial: 3841*** Year: 1974 Model: Rolex Day Date Case Material
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Blue Dial circa, 1960's Patent Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Roman Numeral Markers / Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / BRACELET: Unique Patent Leather Blue Strap, 20mm
Stainless Steel
Rolex Day Date 18038 36mm Factory Diamond Dial and Leather Strap 18k Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
: 18k Yellow Gold Band: Factory Rolex Leather Strap & Clasp Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold Fluted
Rolex Day Date 1803 Champagne Pie Pan Dial 18k Yellow Gold Custom Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
: 18k Yellow Gold Band: Custom Black Leather Strap with Custom Gold-Plated Buckle Bezel: 18k
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date 1803 36mm Pie Pan Matte Black Dial 18k Yellow Gold Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
: 18k Yellow Gold Band: Custom Black Leather Strap with Custom Gold-Plated Buckle Bezel: 18k
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,197
Rolex Explorer Date 5701
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
fixed yellow gold flutted bezel, plastic crystal, a light brown Rolex leather strap with a Rolex yellow
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$16,400
Rolex Day-Date Gold 18238
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
surrounding a sapphire crystal, and a brand-new original Rolex black leather strap with an original Rolex 18k
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Queens, NY
strap joined with buckle, marked: "Rolex Geneve Cellini Swiss" on dial, "3805 14 18K 0.750 2623863 with
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex 9ct Gold Watch. c.1949
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
whilst a small seconds window sits above the six. This beautiful watch comes on a blue leather strap
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date Albilad Dial 18038
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
movement and a Rolex black leather strap equipped with an original yellow gold pin buckle. This timepiece
Yellow Gold
Rolex Vintage Precision Chameleon Yellow Gold 8788
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
wind movement. Presented on a pink Rolex leather strap equipped with a gold plated Rolex pin buckle
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$26,904Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 1992 18K Gold - 16518
By Rolex
Located in Vannes, FR
precision. Its solid 18K yellow gold case exudes luxury, while the leather strap paired with the original
18k Gold
Rolex Cellini Blue Mirror Dial White Gold 22mm 4014
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
. Fitted with a dark blue alligator leather strap and a Rolex 18k white gold pin buckle. Estimated to have
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Cellini Red Mirror Dial Yellow Gold 24mm 4127
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
approximately 6mm in thickness. Fitted with a dark blue alligator leather strap and an original Rolex 18k yellow
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Mini Orchid Chameleon 18k WG Fluted Case 1969
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex elegance from the era. The Chameleon leather strap offers versatility, allowing the wearer to
Rolex Chameleon 8788 Precision 18k WG Fluted Bezel 1962
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Year: 1962 Dial: Silver Case: 18k White Gold, Fluted Bezel Bracelet: Rolex Chameleon Leather Strap
Rolex Oval Chameleon Precision 18k WG Fluted Case 1967
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
dial with classic vintage Rolex charm Fitted with a Rolex Chameleon leather strap Manual-wind
Rolex 12324 – 1955 – 31mm Stainless Steel – Cream Dial – Manual Wind
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
• Crown: Replacement crown fitted • Strap: New unworn generic grey leather strap • Box: Original Rolex box
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16220 Datejust Mens 1980s 36mm Automatic RA761
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
leather strap. Timeless classic, Rolex Oyster 16220 Datejust automatic, versatile luxury, perfect with any
Stainless Steel
Rolex Cellini Blue Vignette Watch in 18K white gold, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
glossy black leather strap with a matching Rolex buckle. ime only. Matching stick hands and hour markers
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex 4431A Chronometer 18K Yellow Gold Fancy Lug Vintage Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
and presence on the wrist. While the watch comes accompanied by a textured dark brown leather strap
18k Gold
ROLEX CELLINI Vintage Ladies Ref. 6691 18K Gold & Factory Diamond Watch
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
accompanying it at no charge if you would like is its original green leather Rolex strap which shows signs of
White Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16000 Datejust 36mm Mens 1980s Vintage Automatic RA762B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, cleaned and serviced, in excellent running condition. Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap and buckle
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1973 Rolex Cellini 18K YG 3801 Manual Wind Champagne Dial 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
a piece from 1973 that remains paired with its original papers, Rolex leather strap, and gold buckle
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Mini Chameleon Precision 8789 18k YG Florentine Engraving Manual Winding 1
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Engraving Case 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Rolex Chameleon Leather Strap Diameter 17mm Length N/A Movement
Rolex 34mm Oysterdate Precision 6294 Two Tone Honeycomb Bowtie Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
watch enthusiasts. Complete a Rolex original brown leather strap and Rolex gold plated clasp. Details
Gold Plate
Vintage 1966 Rolex Day-Date 1803 18K YG Champagne Claw Dial Automatic 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Strap: Aftermarket Leather with Original Rolex Buckle Dial: Champagne
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini 3805 White Roman Dial Watch in 18K Yellow Gold, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
leather strap and signed Rolex buckle. Time only. Tonneau case. Sunburst mocha dial. Matching stick hands
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6530 1950s Mens 34mm Automatic w Roulette Date RA765B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
serviced, in excellent running condition. Watch is all original. Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster 6517 Lady Datejust 18k Gold 25mm 1950s Linen Dial Automatic RA703B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
excellent running condition. Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap and buckle. Timeless elegance, Rolex
18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 35mm Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA604
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Watch is all original. Fitted on new aftermarket leather strap and buckle. Classic luxury, Rolex Men's
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 35mm Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA602
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Fitted on new aftermarket leather strap and buckle. Classic luxury, Rolex Men's Oyster Perpetual Date
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1505 14k SS Mens 1970s 35mm Automatic w Paper RA737
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
condition. Watch is all original. Fitted on new aftermarket leather strap and buckle. Classic luxury, Rolex
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Mini Chameleon Precision 2028 Bark Finish 18k YG Manual Winding 1972
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Rolex Chameleon Leather Strap Diameter 17mm Length N/A Movement Manual
1969 Tudor (Rolex) Oysterdate Vintage Mens Ref. 7992 Watch - Stainless Steel
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new leather strap and aftermarket Rolex style buckle and
Stainless Steel
Vintage OP Ref 6085 Brock & Co Cream Dial Automatic 34mm Major Harold Collins Sp
Located in New York, NY
leather strap and matching gold Rolex buckle. It is the example that was presented to Major Harold Collins
Unavailable|$2,859
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6084 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
patina dial with gold hands Arabic numeral hour markers. Brown crocodile leather strap with original
Unavailable|$5,542
ROLEX Yellow Gold Precision Wristwatch ref.8940, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Verona, IT
movement. Leather strap with yellow gold Rolex buckle.
18k Gold
Unavailable|$2,594
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Cellini Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Verona, IT
hands and indexes, brushed and polished hexagonal case, black Rolex leather strap with signed gold
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$27,500
Rolex White Gold Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in Westlake Village, CA
, flawless. Band Suede leather strap by JP Menicucci, Italy. Rolex s/s buckle. Summary: brand, model, ref
18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$9,250
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Zephyr Automatic Wristwatch, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Automatic Movement Acrylic Crystal From Early 1960s Comes Fitted on a handmade Brown Leather Strap
18k Gold
Unavailable|$12,000
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1802
By Rolex
Located in Westlake Village, CA
enamel hor markers. Band Shell Cordovan leather strap by Attila Aszodi, gilt Rolex buckle. Summary
18k Gold
Unavailable|$3,995
Rolex 18 Karat White Gold Cellini Geometric Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire Crystal 1995 Production Comes Fitted on Original Rolex Leather Strap with 18K White Gold Buckle
18k Gold
Unavailable|$11,792
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
25x32mm and brown leather strap with gold plated Rolex buckle. Revised by our watchmaker and guaranteed
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Rare Men's Midsize Oyster 6244 Manual Hand-Wind circa 1953 Swiss LV570
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
midnight blue aftermarket leather strap, Rolex buckle. Rare Rolex icon in immaculate vintage condition
Rolex "Golden Egg" Men's Vintage Gold-Capped Ref.6634 Automatic, c.1957 LV896TAN
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
condition. Fitted on new, aftermarket suede leather strap, Rolex buckle. Luxurious vintage, men's Rolex
ROLEX Men's Gold-Cap Oyster Perpetual 6634 Automatic, c.1957 Swiss Vintage LV896
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
strap, Rolex buckle. Luxurious vintage, men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6634 gold-capped automatic, a great
Vintage ROLEX Oysterdate Precision Date Watch with Brown Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage ROLEX Oysterdate Precision Date Watch with Brown Leather Strap Marked: ROLEX ACIERINOX
Ladies Rolex 1981 Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch With Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Ladies Rolex 1981 Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch With Leather Strap. The Ladies Rolex
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 1601 Blue Lapis Lazuli Dial 18k Yellow Gold Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Gold Band: Navy Blue Leather Strap with Custom Clasp Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Custom Lapis
Yellow Gold
Rolex Air King 5501 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Band: Custom Leather Band Bezel: 14K Yellow Gold Dial: Silver Face: Acrylic Case
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Precision Ref.9659 18k White Gold Hand-Wind, c.1960s Swiss RA153
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
excellent running condition. Fitted on new aftermarket leather strap, Rolex buckle. A gorgeous classic
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Rolex Precision Rolex Precision 12868
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
exceptionally well – and we guarantee that. Complete with a new strap and the original Rolex yellow gold buckle
Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,429
Rolex Precision 34.11
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
back. Generic brown leather strap however the original steel Rolex buckle is fitted to this strap
Sold|$3,644
Vintage Rolex Cellini, c.1960s
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
leather strap with the Rolex logo on the buckle. Age: 1960s Metal: 18ct Yellow Gold Designer: Rolex
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$8,233
Rolex Cellini Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
numerals and a yellow gold bezel. Equipped with a Rolex black leather strap and an original yellow gold
18k Gold, Yellow 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.
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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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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.
These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.