Rolex Zephyr Ref 1029 18k Solid Gold 1970s Mens Automatic w Diamond Bezel RA698
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious elegance, 18k solid gold Men's Rolex ref.1029 Zephyr diamond bezel automatic, c.1971, in
18k Gold
Rolex Mens Datejust II 41mm Stainless Steel Black Roman Factory Dial Full Custom
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Mens Datejust II 41mm Stainless Steel Black Roman Factory Dial Custom Fully Diamond Watch
Diamond, Stainless Steel
1983 Stainless Steel Datejust 16014 Factory Gray Mens Watch 36MM 8 Inch
By Rolex
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1983 Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust 16014 Gray Dial Mens Watch 36MM 8 inch wrist all factory 8.2
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k W Gold SS 1970s Mens Vintage Automatic RA620
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless classic, Men's 18k white gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Ref 5030 18k Gold Mens 36mm 1940s Big Bubble Automatic Rare RA700
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k W Gold SS 1960s Mens Automatic RA621B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless classic, Men's 18k white gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ref 1505 Oyster Date 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s 35mm Automatic w Paper RA737B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
buckle. Classic luxury, Rolex Men's Oyster Perpetual Date 1505 automatic, can go from office to after
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Rare Day-Date Vintage Men's 18K Yellow Gold Omani Dial Bark Finish 1807
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A very rare 18k yellow gold Day-Date men's wristwatch by Rolex, produced for the Sultan of Oman
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Men's Blue Date Two-Tone 14K Gold Ref 15003 Quickset 34 mm All Factory
By Rolex
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This Rolex men's wristwatch is a luxury timepiece with a round silver case and a blue and gold
14k Gold
1969 Tudor (Rolex) Oysterdate Vintage Mens Ref. 7992 Watch - Stainless Steel
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1969 TUDOR (Rolex) OYSTERDATE Vintage Mens Ref. 7992 Watch - Stainless Steel Rolex Case & Crown
Stainless Steel
1967 Tudor (Rolex) Prince Oysterdate Vintage Mens Ref. 7966 Watch - 18K Gold
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1967 TUDOR (Rolex) PRINCE OYSTERDATE Vintage Mens Ref. 7966 Watch - 18K Gold Rolex Case, Crown &
18k Gold
Tudor Rolex ref 7966 Prince-OysterDate Rose Logo Automatic Mens' Watch, c1959.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This vintage Tudor Rolex ref 7966 Prince-Oysterdate is from 1959, yet it’s in a beautiful original
Stainless Steel
Rolex Milgauss 116400V Full-Set
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Rolex Milgauss 116400V Men's Watch is a striking timepiece that combines elegance with
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust II Men's 41mm Stainless Steel and White Gold Bezel Watch 116334
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust II Men's 41mm Stainless Steel Watch 116334 - Automatic movement, 31 jewels, Quickset
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Tudor Rolex Rose Logo Radial Arabic Numerals c1960's 30mm Manual Mens' Watch
By Tudor
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Tudor Rolex Vintage Gents’ Watch is dating from 1960’s, it is in good working order & in
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 116505 18K Rose Gold
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Daytona 116505 Mens Watch. 40mm 18K rose gold case with 18K rose gold bezel. Chocolate dial
18k Gold
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 116505 18K Rose Gold
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Daytona 116505 Men's Watch. This watch features a 40mm case and bezel made of 18K rose gold
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 126303 Black Dial W/Card
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Datejust 126303 Men's Watch. It features a 41mm stainless steel case and an 18K yellow gold
Stainless Steel
Rolex for Tiffany and Co Oyster Perpetual Date 15210 Dark Blue Dial Watch
By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
's Automatic Watch Brand: Rolex for Tiffany & Co. Model: Oyster Perpetual Date Reference: 15210 Metal
Stainless Steel
Art-Deco 1930's Rolex ref 47085 14K Rose Gold 32mm Cushion Case Mens' Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This elegant Art-Deco gents’ Rolex ref 47085 is from 1930’s, yet it’s in a beautiful original
Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Rolex Daytona big red black dial white registers ref 6263
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Daytona 6263 Mens Watch. 37mm stainless steel case. Black acrylic bezel with tachymetric
Stainless Steel
Rolex OP Date 15210 Steel Blue Dial Engine Turned Bezel Watch
Located in Miami, FL
inch wrist. Product Specifications: Item Type: Mens Dress Watch Brand: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date
Stainless Steel
Replacement Band for any Mens Rolex 18k Stainless Steel WatchBand w. 19mm end
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Replacement Band for any Mens Rolex 18k Stainless Steel Watch Band w.19mm ends **Product
Rolex Oyster Date Precision Stainless Steel Men's Wristwatch Ref 6066
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century all original, 1951 Rolex stainless steel oyster date precision wristwatch. Red date
Steel, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$4,619
Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch. Stainless steel 36mm case with an 18k white gold
Unavailable|$6,489
Rolex Explorer 114270 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Explorer 114270 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel smooth bezel. Black
Unavailable|$6,819
Rolex Explorer 114270 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Explorer 114270 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel smooth bezel. Black
Unavailable|$8,139
Rolex Submariner 14060 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 14060 Men's Watch. 42mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Unidirectional
Unavailable|$4,399
Rolex Date 15210 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Date 15210 Men's Watch. 34mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel engine turn bezel
Unavailable|$6,049
Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16233 men's Watch. 356mm stainless steel case with yellow gold fluted bezel. silver
Unavailable|$5,389
Rolex Datejust 16220 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16220 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with stainless steel engine turn bezel
Unavailable|$5,169
Rolex Datejust 16220 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16220 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with stainless steel engine turn bezel
Unavailable|$4,839
Rolex Datejust 16220 Men’s Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16220 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel engine turn bezel
Unavailable|$6,819
Rolex Explorer 114270 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Explorer 114270 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Stationary Smooth
Unavailable|$6,489
Rolex Explorer 214270 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Explorer 214270 Men Watch 39mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel smooth bezel. Black
Unavailable|$7,039
Rolex Explorer 214270 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Explorer 214270 Men Watch. 39mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel smooth bezel. Black
Unavailable|$4,949
Rolex Datejust 16014 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
Unavailable|$5,169
Rolex Datejust 16013 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16013 Mens Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold Stationary bezel
Unavailable|$5,279
Rolex Datejust 16013 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16013 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold fluted bezel. White
Unavailable|$9,899
Rolex Submariner 16613 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 16613 Men Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. 18k yellow gold bezel with blue
Unavailable|$10,449
Rolex Submariner 16613T Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 16613T Men Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. 18k yellow gold bezel with blue
Unavailable|$9,899
Rolex Submariner 16613 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 16613 Men Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. 18k yellow gold bezel with black
Unavailable|$9,789
Rolex Submariner 16613 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 16613 Mens Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. 18k yellow gold bezel with blue
Unavailable|$6,269
Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch. 36mm 18k Yellow gold case. Yellow Gold fluted bezel. Champagne
Unavailable|$5,059
Rolex Datejust 16013 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16013 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold fluted bezel. Champagne
Unavailable|$8,799
Rolex Submariner 16610 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 16610 Men's Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Unidirectional
Unavailable|$6,379
Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16233 Men Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold Stationary fluted bezel
Unavailable|$8,359
Rolex Submariner 16610 Men’s Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 16610 Men Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Unidirectional bezel
Unavailable|$8,579
Rolex Submariner 16610 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 16610 Men Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Unidirectional bezel
Unavailable|$8,689
Rolex Submariner 16610 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 16610 Men Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Unidirectional bezel
Unavailable|$8,799
Rolex Submariner 16610 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 16610 Men's Watch. 42mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Unidirectional
Unavailable|$4,289
Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with a white gold
Unavailable|$5,169
Rolex Datejust 16030 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16030 Men's Watch 36mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel engine turn bezel
Unavailable|$5,609
Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16233 Men Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold Stationary bezel
Unavailable|$4,949
Rolex Datejust 16030 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16030 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel bezel. White dial
Unavailable|$5,829
Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16233 Men Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold Stationary fluted bezel
Unavailable|$5,829
Rolex Datejust 16200 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16200. 36 mm stainless steel case. Stainless steel smooth
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.
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This model was designed for lefties.
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These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.