Rolex Datejust 1601 Silver Linen Dial Watch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 1601 automatic with a clean silver linen dial on a jubilee bracelet from the 70s.
20th Century Wrist Watches
Silver
Rolex Datejust 1601 Silver Linen Dial Watch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 1601 automatic with a clean silver linen dial on a jubilee bracelet from the 70s.
Silver
Vintage 1991 Rolex Datejust 16220 Steel Silver Linen Dial Automatic 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 16220 Model: Datejust 36 Year: 1991 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 36mm Bezel: Engine Turned Bracelet: Jubilee Bracelet Length: Fits 6.1-6.85in Dial: Silver Lin...
Steel, Stainless Steel
1984 Rolex Datejust 36 16014 White Gold Bezel Auto Silver Linen Dial 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A fun alternative to what everyone has Most collectors start with a silver Datejust, but the linen variant is for those who want something slightly more specialized.
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1970s Automatic RA768
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1601 Linen Dial Datejust automatic with18k gold bezel, c.1973, in excellent working condition.
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
$6,312Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.99 in
Rolex Ref 6517 Lady Datejust 18k Gold 25mm 1950s Linen Dial Automatic RA703C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious elegance, 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust automatic with linen dial, c.1958, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold
$6,336Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens 1970s Linen Dial Automatic RA768C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless icon, Rolex 1601 Oyster Datejust Linen dial automatic, c.1973, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1970s Automatic RA768B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An icon, Rolex 1601 Oyster Datejust automatic Linen dial, c.1973, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,160Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k SS 36mm Mens 1960s Linen Dial Automatic RA767B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless icon, Men's 18k and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1601 Linen Dial Datejust automatic, c.1969, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref 16013 1980s Champagne Linen Dial 36mm Two Tone Case.
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 16013 automatic two tone with a champagne linen dial on a jubilee bracelet from the 19780s.
Gold
Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref 16013 80s Champagne Linen Dial 36mm Two Tone Case.
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 16013 automatic two tone with a champagne linen dial on a jubilee bracelet from the 19780s.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster 6517 Lady Datejust 18k Gold 25mm 1950s Linen Dial Automatic RA703B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust automatic with linen dial, c.1958, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold
$7,900
H 0.48 in W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster Datejust 16013 36mm 18k SS 1980s Linen Dial Mens Automatic RA395C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16013 automatic with Rolex's iconic linen dial, c.1983, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,160Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1970s Automatic RA393C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16013 automatic with linen dial, c.1978, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1960s Automatic RA767
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1601 Datejust automatic with 18k gold bezel, c.1969, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Linen Dial Jubilee 16013 Circa 1979
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement...
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Linen Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 1997
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement...
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Original Linen Dial Perpetual Winding, Late 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 44mm X Diameter 36mm CIRCA: late 1960's MOVE...
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust 16014 Linen Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16014 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case.
Rolex Datejust 69173 Linen Dial Ladies Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 69173 Ladies Watch. 26mm Stainless Steel case.
Unavailable
W 0.79 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in L 7.49 in
Rolex Datejust 1601 Vintage Silver Linen Dial Automatic Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust 1601 VIntage Silver Linen Dial Automatic Mens Watch 36MM
Silver
Rolex Datejust Stainless and 14 Karat White Gold with Linen Dial Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Datejust stainless steel ref 1601, serial# 2.4 million circa 1969.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Men's Rolex Datejust 2-Tone Linen Dial Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Men's Rolex Datejust 2-Tone Watch 16013 - Automatic winding, 27 jewels, Quickset, acrylic crystal.
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Original Linen Dial Perpetual Winding Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Ref. 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: 44mm X 36mm CIRCA: 1969/70 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetua...
Rolex Datejust 36 Two-Tone 18K Yellow Gold & Steel Champagne Linen Dial
By Rolex
Located in Zurich, CH
Driven by a high-performance, self-winding chronometer movement featuring quickset capability, this linen-dial Datejust is a rare, versatile heirloom built to bring effortless charac...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex 1501 Datejust Stainless Steel Silver Linen Pie Pan Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 1501 Model: Datejust Material: Stainless Steel Dial: Silver linen pie pan dial with silver sticks and hands.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Linen Dial Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch, circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Oyster Perpetual METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt.
14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Rolex Datejust Steel Silver Linen Dial Automatic Mens Watch 1603
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 1603 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Classic Model: Rolex Datejust Vintage: Yes Movement: Mechan...
Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Smooth Bezel Linen Dial Wristwatch Ref 1600
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
If it¹s all about subtle details for you, this would be your ideal vintage Rolex dress watch. A difficult-to-find smooth bezel Datejust, ref. #1600 with an even more difficult-to-f...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Steel Linen Champagne Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Model Number: 69173 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model: Rolex Datejust 69173 Vintage: Yes Movement...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Sold
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Steel Linen Champagne Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 69173 Model Number: 69173 Movement: Mechanical (Automatic) Origin: Made in Switzerland Style: Luxury Dial: Color: Champagne Pattern: Linen Display...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Mens Rolex Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS Linen Dial Automatic 1970s NA143B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's 18k white gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Datejust ref.1601 automatic with iconic linen dial, c.1973, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Datejust 16014 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Automatic 1970s Vintage RA483
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An iconic classic from Rolex, Men's 18k white gold and stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16014 automatic, c.1979, all original, in excellent working condition.
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Datejust 16014 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Automatic 1970s Vintage RA483
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex 18k white gold and stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16014 automatic, c.1979, in excellent working condition.
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Datejust 16014 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Automatic 1980s Vintage RA491
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's 18k white gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16014 automatic, c.1981, in excellent working condition.
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Datejust 1601 36mm 18k White Gold SS Linen Dial Automatic 1970s NA143
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon with rare, beautiful linen dial, Men's 18k white gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Datejust ref.1601 automatic, c.1973, all original, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Datejust Ref 16014 36mm 18k Gold SS Linen Dial Automatic 1980s RA491B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k white gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16014 automatic, c.1981, in excellent working condition.
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Two-Tone Datejust with Rare Smooth Bezel and Linen Dial from 1972 or 1973
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1972 - 73 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 42mm X 36mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Linen Dial and Baton Markers / Baton Hand...
Rolex Datejust 69174 Grey Linen Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Grey linen dial with luminous steel hands and index hour markers.
Rolex Two Tone Datejust with Rare Factory Original Linen Dial 1968
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1968 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels / Caliber 1570 DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Linen Dial wit...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Original and Rare Linen Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Charcoal Linen Dial, circa 1972 or 1973
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Ref. 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1972 / 73 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 43mm X 36mm MOVEMENT / CA...
Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 16013 18k SS 36mm Linen Dial Automatic 1980s NA108B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Ref 16013 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust automatic, c.1987, with classic Rolex linen dial, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 26 18K White Gold Steel Linen Silver Dial Jubilee Watch 79174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand and Model Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 79174 Model Number: 79174 Type and Style: Type: Wristwatch Style: Luxury Department: Women Display: Analog Vintage: Y...
Steel
Rolex Datejust 16233 Linen Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16233 Linen Dial Men's Watch 36mm Stainless Steel case.
Rolex Datejust 16014 Linen Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16014 Men's Watch. Stainless steel 36mm case with an 18k white gold fluted bezel.
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Linen Dial, 1972
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1972 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1603 Stainless Steel watch with Fluted Steel Bezel with Original Rare Linen Textured Silver Dial with Applied Steel Rounded Stick/Bar/Baton Markers w...
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1600 with Linen Dial, 1971
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1971 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 160 Stainless Steel watch with Smooth Bezel with Original Rare Linen Textured Silver Dial (Sigma) with Applied 14k White Gold Rounded Stick/Bar/Baton...
Rolex Datejust 69173 Linen Dial Ladies Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 69173 Linen Dial Ladies Watch. 26 Stainless Steel case. 18k Yellow Gold Stationary bezel.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1603 Linen Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1603 Linen Dial Men's Watch. 36mm stainless steel case and 18k white gold fluted bezel.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16013 Linen Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Champagne linen dial with gold hands and stick index hour markers.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16013 Linen Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Champagne linen dial with gold hands and stick index hour markers.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Linen Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with an 18K white gold fluted bezel.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Linen Sigma Dial 1601 Men’s Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Linen Sigma Dial 1601 Mens Watch. 36 mm stainless steel case.
Rolex Datejust Silver Linen Dial Vintage Steel Mens Watch 1603
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Silver Linen Dial Vintage Steel Mens Watch 1603.
Steel, Silver
Rolex Datejust Silver Linen Dial Vintage Steel Mens Watch 1603
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Silver Linen Dial Vintage Steel Mens Watch 1603.
Silver, Steel
Rolex Datejust Yellow Gold Linen Dial Vintage Mens Watch 16018
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Yellow Gold Linen Dial Vintage Mens Watch 16018.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Linen Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Linen Dial Ladies Watch 69173.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Champagne Linen Dial Ladies Watch 69173 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Champagne Linen Dial Ladies Watch 69173 Box Papers.
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Linen Dial Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Linen Dial Mens Watch 16233.
Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Linen Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
An automatic stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust reference 16014 model. This example has an unusual silver dial with a textured finish that has gone on to be referred to ...
Rolex Datejust 36 16220 Unisex Stainless Steel Linen Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007143 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Variant: 36 Model Number: 16220 Age: 08-04-2000 Gender: Unisex Complete With: Rolex Box, Manuals, Guarantee, Card H...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 1601 Men's Stainless Steel Linen Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007206 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Variant: 36 Model Number: 1601 Age: 1975 Gender: Men's Complete With: Rolex Box Dial: Silver Linen Baton Glass: Pl...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 1601 Men's Stainless Steel Linen Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007419 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Variant: 36 Model Number: 1601 Age: 1972 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box Dial: Silver Baton Glass: Sapphire Cr...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 1601 Men Stainless Steel Linen Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007381 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Variant: 36 Model Number: 1601 Age: 1970 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box Dial: Silver Baton Glass: Plexiglass ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Silver Linen Dial Vintage Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Silver Linen Dial Vintage Watch 16014.
Steel, White Gold, Silver
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Silver Linen Dial Vintage Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Silver Linen Dial Vintage Watch 16014.
Steel, White Gold, Silver
Rolex Datejust Silver Linen Dial Jubilee Bracelet Steel Mens Watch 16220
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Silver Linen Dial Jubilee Bracelet Steel Mens Watch 16220.
Silver, Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Linen Dial Vintage Mens Watch 1601
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Linen Dial Vintage Mens Watch 1601.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Silver Linen Dial Vintage Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Silver Linen Dial Vintage Watch 16014.
Steel, White Gold, Silver
Rolex Datejust Champagne Linen Dial Steel Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Champagne Linen Dial Steel Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 69173.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Linen Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Linen Dial Ladies Watch 69173.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Linen Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Linen Dial Ladies Watch 69173.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Linen Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Linen Dial Ladies Watch 69173.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Linen Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Linen Dial Ladies Watch 69173.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 36mm Ref 16014 Rare Jubilee dial anniversary dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Reference Number: 16014 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic 3035 Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : 36mm (without cr...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 1601 Silver Piepan Dial 18k WG Fluted Bezel 1973
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Datejust 1601 Silver Piepan Dial 18k WG Fluted Bezel 1973 SKU 1906 Brand Rolex Model Datejust Reference 1601 Year 1973 Dial Silver Piepan Dial Case Steel and 18k White Gold ...
Rolex Datejust 1603 Silver Sigma Dial Watch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 1603 automatic with a clean silver sigma dial on a jubilee bracelet from the 70s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measurements inc...
Silver
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.