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Rolex GMT-Master II 18K Rose Gold Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 126711CHNR
Rolex GMT-Master II 18K Rose Gold Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 126711CHNR

Rolex GMT-Master II 18K Rose Gold Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 126711CHNR

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned mint condition. Comes with the original box and papers. 3 year chronostore warranty. General Information: Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 12671...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust II 18K Yellow Gold Steel Cream Diamond Dial Men Watch 116333
Rolex Datejust II 18K Yellow Gold Steel Cream Diamond Dial Men Watch 116333

Rolex Datejust II 18K Yellow Gold Steel Cream Diamond Dial Men Watch 116333

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned. Good condition. Beautiful dial. 2012 card. Comes with a box and papers. Brand: Rolex Model Number: 116333 ido Department: Men Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland S...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust Steel 18K White Gold Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 116334
Rolex Datejust Steel 18K White Gold Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 116334

Rolex Datejust Steel 18K White Gold Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 116334

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

We do not defraud Customs. * Warranties provided by us are exclusively handled by our own certified watchmakers. Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 116334 Model Number: 116334 Movem...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Steel

Rolex Submariner Date No Holes None Ceramic Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 16610
Rolex Submariner Date No Holes None Ceramic Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 16610

Rolex Submariner Date No Holes None Ceramic Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 16610

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned. Wrist Fit: 7.5 inches. Recently Serviced. Brand: Rolex Department: Women Model Number: 16610 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Model: Rolex Submariner 16610 ...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II 18K Rose Gold Root Beer Automatic Mens Watch 126715CHNR
Rolex GMT-Master II 18K Rose Gold Root Beer Automatic Mens Watch 126715CHNR

Rolex GMT-Master II 18K Rose Gold Root Beer Automatic Mens Watch 126715CHNR

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Unworn. 2023 card. Box and papers included. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model: GMT-Master II 126715CHNR Model Number: 126715CHNR Country/Region of Manufacture: Sw...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex Explorer II 40mm White Polar Dial Stainless Steel Oyster Mens Watch 16570
Rolex Explorer II 40mm White Polar Dial Stainless Steel Oyster Mens Watch 16570

Rolex Explorer II 40mm White Polar Dial Stainless Steel Oyster Mens Watch 16570

By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

Until you are positive you will be keeping the watch, do not wear it. - Shipping costs for returns are the responsibility of the buyer. - No return or refund on watches stated as Bra...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Sky-Dweller 18k Gold Oyster Flex Champagne Index Dial Mens Watch 326238
Rolex Sky-Dweller 18k Gold Oyster Flex Champagne Index Dial Mens Watch 326238

Rolex Sky-Dweller 18k Gold Oyster Flex Champagne Index Dial Mens Watch 326238

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Display Model. Comes with the original box and papers. General Information: Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Model: Rolex Sky-Dweller Model Number: 326238 Department: Men Style: Luxury...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 36 18k Yellow Gold Steel Ivory Pyramid Dial Men Watch 116233
Rolex Datejust 36 18k Yellow Gold Steel Ivory Pyramid Dial Men Watch 116233

Rolex Datejust 36 18k Yellow Gold Steel Ivory Pyramid Dial Men Watch 116233

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned. Excellent condition. No original box and papers. Comes with a chronostore box. Brand Information Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 116233 Model Number: 116233 Country/Re...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

NEW Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Steel Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126000 B&P
NEW Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Steel Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126000 B&P

NEW Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Steel Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126000 B&P

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 Reference 126000 General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Reference Number: 126000 Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Style: Luxury Vi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Day-Date President 40 Platinum Ice-Blue Roman Dial Men Watch 228236
Rolex Day-Date President 40 Platinum Ice-Blue Roman Dial Men Watch 228236

Rolex Day-Date President 40 Platinum Ice-Blue Roman Dial Men Watch 228236

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned in mint condition. Comes with the original box and papers. 5-year warranty. * Free Shipping within the USA * Five-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a ful...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Rolex Sky-Dweller 42mm 336235 18k Rose Gold Chocolate Dial Men Watch B&P
Rolex Sky-Dweller 42mm 336235 18k Rose Gold Chocolate Dial Men Watch B&P

Rolex Sky-Dweller 42mm 336235 18k Rose Gold Chocolate Dial Men Watch B&P

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

New. Comes with original box and papers. 5 year Rolex warranty. Rolex Sky-Dweller – Reference 336235 (Chocolate Dial, Oysterflex) Complete Specifications 🔹 Brand & Model Brand: R...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

New Rolex Sky Dweller 18K White Gold Steel White Dial Oyster Mens Watch 336934
New Rolex Sky Dweller 18K White Gold Steel White Dial Oyster Mens Watch 336934

New Rolex Sky Dweller 18K White Gold Steel White Dial Oyster Mens Watch 336934

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Comes with the original box and papers. 5-year Rolex warranty. Brand: Rolex Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Watch Type: Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Style: Luxury M...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Day-Date President 40 18K Yellow Gold Green Lacquer Dial Men Watch 228238
Rolex Day-Date President 40 18K Yellow Gold Green Lacquer Dial Men Watch 228238

Rolex Day-Date President 40 18K Yellow Gold Green Lacquer Dial Men Watch 228238

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Unworn. Comes with Box and papers. 🕰️ Product Overview Brand: Rolex Model: Day-Date 40 Model Number: 228238 Type: Wristwatch Style: Luxury Department: Men Country/Region of Manufa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust Steel 18 Karat White Gold Bezel Blue Baton Dial Mens Watch 116334
Rolex Datejust Steel 18 Karat White Gold Bezel Blue Baton Dial Mens Watch 116334

Rolex Datejust Steel 18 Karat White Gold Bezel Blue Baton Dial Mens Watch 116334

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Covered by a one-year seller warranty Details: Brand Rolex Department Men Model Number 116334 Model Rolex Datejust 116334 Style Luxury Band Color Steel Dial Color Blue Case Color St...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

NEW Rolex Datejust 41 18k Rose Gold Steel Silver Motif Dial Men Watch 126301
NEW Rolex Datejust 41 18k Rose Gold Steel Silver Motif Dial Men Watch 126301

NEW Rolex Datejust 41 18k Rose Gold Steel Silver Motif Dial Men Watch 126301

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Comes with a box and papers. 5 year Rolex warranty General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 126301 Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Year Manufactured: 2023 Country/Region o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust II 41mm 18K White Gold Steel Silver Diamond Dial Men Watch 116334
Rolex Datejust II 41mm 18K White Gold Steel Silver Diamond Dial Men Watch 116334

Rolex Datejust II 41mm 18K White Gold Steel Silver Diamond Dial Men Watch 116334

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

General Information: Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Name: Rolex Datejust II 116334 Model Number: 116334 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Casual ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Silver

Rolex Yacht-Master II 18K Rose Gold Steel White Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116681
Rolex Yacht-Master II 18K Rose Gold Steel White Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116681

Rolex Yacht-Master II 18K Rose Gold Steel White Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116681

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Brand and Model Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Yacht-Master II 116681 Model Number: 116681 Type and Style: Type: Wristwatch Style: Luxury Department: Men Display: Analog Vin...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

NEW Rolex Sky-Dweller Steel 18K White Gold Blue Dial Automatic Men Watch 336934
NEW Rolex Sky-Dweller Steel 18K White Gold Blue Dial Automatic Men Watch 336934

NEW Rolex Sky-Dweller Steel 18K White Gold Blue Dial Automatic Men Watch 336934

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

We do not defraud Customs. Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Sky-Dweller 336934 Model Number: 336934 Movement: Mechanical (Automatic) Movement Caliber: Calibre 9001 Origin: Made in Switze...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

NEW Rolex Datejust 36 18k Rose Gold Steel Slate Wimbledon Dial Mens Watch 126231
NEW Rolex Datejust 36 18k Rose Gold Steel Slate Wimbledon Dial Mens Watch 126231

NEW Rolex Datejust 36 18k Rose Gold Steel Slate Wimbledon Dial Mens Watch 126231

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Brand and Model Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 126231 Type and Style: Type: Wristwatch Style: Luxury Department: Men Display: Analog Vintage: No Year ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm No Holes 18k Gold Steel Blue Vignette Dial Mens Watch 16233
Rolex Datejust 36mm No Holes 18k Gold Steel Blue Vignette Dial Mens Watch 16233

Rolex Datejust 36mm No Holes 18k Gold Steel Blue Vignette Dial Mens Watch 16233

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Brand and Model Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 16233 Model Number: 16233 Type and Style: Type: Wristwatch Style: Luxury Department: Men Display: Analog Vintage: No ...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

New Rolex Sky-Dweller 18K White Gold Steel Green Dial Jubilee Mens Watch 336934
New Rolex Sky-Dweller 18K White Gold Steel Green Dial Jubilee Mens Watch 336934

New Rolex Sky-Dweller 18K White Gold Steel Green Dial Jubilee Mens Watch 336934

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Brand New. 2024 card. Box and papers are included, General Information: Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 336934 Model: Rolex 336934 Style: Luxury Country...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Men watch 16710 B/P
Rolex GMT-Master II Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Men watch 16710 B/P

Rolex GMT-Master II Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Men watch 16710 B/P

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Comes with an original box and paper. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 16710 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model: Rolex G...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II Rootbeer 18K Rose Gold Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 126711
Rolex GMT-Master II Rootbeer 18K Rose Gold Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 126711

Rolex GMT-Master II Rootbeer 18K Rose Gold Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 126711

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned. Excellent condition. The original box and papers are included. Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex GMT Master II 126710BLRO Model Number: 126710BLRO Movement: Mechanical (Automatic...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

NEW Rolex Datejust 41 Steel & 18K White Gold Black Index Dial Mens Watch 126334
NEW Rolex Datejust 41 Steel & 18K White Gold Black Index Dial Mens Watch 126334

NEW Rolex Datejust 41 Steel & 18K White Gold Black Index Dial Mens Watch 126334

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

New watch. The original box and papers are included. * Free Shipping within the USA * Five-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the wa...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

NEW Rolex Datejust 41 18K Rose Gold Steel Diamond Sundust Dial Mens Watch 126301
NEW Rolex Datejust 41 18K Rose Gold Steel Diamond Sundust Dial Mens Watch 126301

NEW Rolex Datejust 41 18K Rose Gold Steel Diamond Sundust Dial Mens Watch 126301

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Brand new 2023. Comes with a box and papers. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 126301 Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Vin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust Steel 1 Carat Custom Diamond Blue MOP Dial Men's 1978 Watch 16014
Rolex Datejust Steel 1 Carat Custom Diamond Blue MOP Dial Men's 1978 Watch 16014

Rolex Datejust Steel 1 Carat Custom Diamond Blue MOP Dial Men's 1978 Watch 16014

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Details: Model Number 16014 Brand Rolex Department Men Style Dress/Formal, Luxury Model Rolex Datejust 16014 Band Color Steel Dial Color Blue Case Color Steel Display Analog Year Man...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Day-Date President Diamond Men's Watch 1803 Yellow Gold 18k Auto 1Yr Wnty
Rolex Day-Date President Diamond Men's Watch 1803 Yellow Gold 18k Auto 1Yr Wnty

Rolex Day-Date President Diamond Men's Watch 1803 Yellow Gold 18k Auto 1Yr Wnty

By Rolex

Located in Greensboro, NC

Brand: Rolex Model: Day-Date President Model Number: 1803 Movement: Automatic Warranty: One Year Date: 1964 Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Aftermarket Champagne Diamond Metal Con...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex GMT-Master II 18K Rose Gold Root Beer Black Dial Mens Watch 126715CHNR
Rolex GMT-Master II 18K Rose Gold Root Beer Black Dial Mens Watch 126715CHNR

Rolex GMT-Master II 18K Rose Gold Root Beer Black Dial Mens Watch 126715CHNR

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned Mint Condition. Comes with a 2023 Card. Original Box and Papers are Included. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex GMT-Master II 126715CHNR Model Number: 126715C...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea D-Blue James Cameron Blue Black Dial Mens Watch 126660
Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea D-Blue James Cameron Blue Black Dial Mens Watch 126660

Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea D-Blue James Cameron Blue Black Dial Mens Watch 126660

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned. Good condition. Original Box and Papers are Included. Covered by 3 -year Chronostore Warranty. General Information Brand: Rolex Model Name: Sea-Dweller Model Number: 1266...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Royal ref 2280 Art-Deco c1936 S/Steel Manual 15 Jewels 30mm Mens' Watch
Rolex Royal ref 2280 Art-Deco c1936 S/Steel Manual 15 Jewels 30mm Mens' Watch

Rolex Royal ref 2280 Art-Deco c1936 S/Steel Manual 15 Jewels 30mm Mens' Watch

By Rolex

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

This fine & rare Art-Deco Rolex Royal reference 2280 S/Steel wristwatch, dating back to circa 1936, featuring: 30mm S/Steel Case, 35mm including the original signed screw-down cr...

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Rolex Day-Date President 228238 40MM 8K Gold Black Diagonal-Motif Men Watch B&P
Rolex Day-Date President 228238 40MM 8K Gold Black Diagonal-Motif Men Watch B&P

Rolex Day-Date President 228238 40MM 8K Gold Black Diagonal-Motif Men Watch B&P

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned in excellent condition. Box and papers. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. * Free Shipping within the U...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Rolex 1.20 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold President Mens Wristwatch
Rolex 1.20 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold President Mens Wristwatch

Rolex 1.20 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold President Mens Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Stamford, CT

Expertly crafted for lasting performance and everyday sophistication, this watch embodies Rolex's legendary Swiss craftsmanship and enduring quality.

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Gold Sigma Dial, 1973, Men's Wristwatch
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Gold Sigma Dial, 1973, Men's Wristwatch

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Gold Sigma Dial, 1973, Men's Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in bronshoj, DK

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Gold Sigma Dial. 1973. Men's wristwatch, original steel bracelet, plexiglass.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

1959 Rolex Vintage Mens Early Datejust, Ref. 6605 - Stainless Steel
1959 Rolex Vintage Mens Early Datejust, Ref. 6605 - Stainless Steel

1959 Rolex Vintage Mens Early Datejust, Ref. 6605 - Stainless Steel

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

Produced in limited numbers in the mid-1950's, these early Datejust model watches are very fine and desirable. Featuring clean lines and a sharp look, this watch embodies Rolex's ti...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Men's Original Rolex Links 17mm in 18K Yellow Gold
Men's Original Rolex Links 17mm in 18K Yellow Gold

Men's Original Rolex Links 17mm in 18K Yellow Gold

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Men's Original Rolex links 18K Yellow Gold Dimension 17mm Condition new

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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT‑Master II 40mm Men’s Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT‑Master II 40mm Men’s Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT‑Master II 40mm Men’s Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Product details: This Rolex stainless steel GMT‑Master II wristwatch offers classic sport‑luxury styling with a robust automatic movement and dual‑time functionality, ideal for freq...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1603 Mens 1960s 36mm Vintage Automatic RA684C
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1603 Mens 1960s 36mm Vintage Automatic RA684C

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1603 Mens 1960s 36mm Vintage Automatic RA684C

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex ...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1603 Datejust 1960s Mens 36mm Vintage Automatic RA684B
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1603 Datejust 1960s Mens 36mm Vintage Automatic RA684B

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1603 Datejust 1960s Mens 36mm Vintage Automatic RA684B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex ...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Men Rolex Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate men rolex watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Stainless Steel, Gold and Steel. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1455 vintage editions and 1282 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect men rolex watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A men rolex watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 183, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also baguette cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a men rolex watch, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a Men Rolex Watch?

On average, a men rolex watch at 1stDibs sells for $9,988, while they’re typically $1,495 on the low end and $356,740 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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