Rolex Bubbleback 1946 Steel Self Winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Restored as original Black Dial with Luminous Half Roman and Half Arabic numbers, outer Track and Luminous Mercedes hands, original Rolex Logo Bubbleback Crown.
Steel
Unworn Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Reference# 126621, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Its intense black dial offers exceptional legibility, complemented by large luminescent hour markers and Mercedes hands—hallmarks of Rolex’s professional watches.
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yacht-Master II Steel 18k Rose Gold White Dial Mercedes Hands Watch 116681
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Scramble Serial Rolex Yacht-Master II 18k Rose Gold Steel White Dial Automatic Watch 116681.
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Bubbleback 1946 Steel Self Winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Restored as original Black Dial with Luminous Half Roman and Half Arabic numbers, outer Track and Luminous Mercedes hands, original Rolex Logo Bubbleback Crown.
Steel
Vintage Rolex Explorer Reference 5500 Stainless Steel Watch, 1967
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Mercedes-Rolex hands. Comes equipped with an original, Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Bracelet. 34mm x 38mm lug to lug (1.34 in. x 1.5 in.) - Triple Signed.
Vintage Rolex Explorer Reference 5500 Stainless Steel Watch, 1967
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Mercedes-Rolex hands. Comes equipped with an original, Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Bracelet. 34mm x 38mm lug to lug (1.34 in. x 1.5 in.) - Triple Signed.
Vintage Rolex Bubbleback Reference 3065 Watch, 1945
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Features Rose Gold-colored, Mercedes-Rolex hands. Powered by an 18 jewel, automatic caliber movement.
ROLEX Steel Bubbleback California Dial circa 1946
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Bubbleback ref # 2940 31 x 38mm tonneau shaped case with smooth bezel circa 1946 with very pleasing original black California dial with luminous indexes and luminous Merced...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5513
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Reference: 5513 Circa: 1978 Movement: Cal. 1530 Serial number: 5224xxx Case: 40mm, stainless steel with screw-down case back and crown; winding crown engraved with Rolex ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex SS Explorer 1 ref 1016 c. 1966
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Explorer 1 ref 1016 36mm diameter oyster case with smooth bezel serial #1.4 million circa 1966 featuring beautiful original glossy black dial with gilt printing and antique ...
Rolex SS Submariner ref # 1680 serial #3.7 million circa 1974
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Original luminous indexes. Matching luminous Rolex Mercedes hands. Calibre 1570 self winding movement with date and sweep seconds.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch circa 1948
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Beautifully restored silvered dial with Arabic and baton indexes, Mercedes hands. Meticulously restored Rolex calibre N/A movement with sweep seconds.
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Rose Gilt Top and Steel Bubbleback Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Bubbleback wristwatch with rose gold top and stainless steel case back, Ref# 3933, circa 1940s. 32mm diameter tonneau shaped Oyster case with screw back and period style screw ...
14k Gold
Rolex Steel Explorer 1 ref 1016 serial# 2.1 million circa 1969
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Explorer 1 ref 1016 serial# 2.1 million circa 1969. 36mm diameter case with smooth bezel, gret condition original matte black dial with ivory colored luminous indexes and ma...
Stainless Steel
Rolex 14K PG man's Oyster Perpetual bubbleback ref #3131 c.1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Beautifully restored antique salmon so called "California" dial with antique luminous 1/2 arabic and 1/2 Roman figures and matching mercedes hands. Rolex selfwiding N/A movement with...
18k Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Oyster Chronometer 31 mm Manual Wristwatch Ref 2595, circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
With beautifully restored black dial with patina’d luminous arabic indexes and matching luminous mercedes hands. Dial signed Rolex Oyster Chronometer.
14k Gold, Rose Gold
1970's Tudor Submariner Snow Flake Stainless Steel 9411/0 Wristwatch
By Tudor
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Both of these models still showcased the old Tudor rose on the dial and the familiar Rolex Mercedes hands. While Rolex always used their own movements, these Tudors had modified cali...
Stainless Steel
Rolex, Rose Gold, Art Deco Cushion Oyster Dated, 1930
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
In 1927 Hans Wilsdorf, founder of the Rolex Watch Company, sent a newly launched Rolex Oyster to Mercedes Gleitze, to use during her attempt at swimming the English Channel.
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1982 Ladies Rolex 6917 with Diamond Bezel 18k Yellow Gold Complete
By Rolex
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Complete with original box and papers. Vintage 6917 18k 1982 ladies Datejust with a diamond bezel. Crafted out of 18k yellow gold paired with a champagne dial and the iconic Presiden...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1981 Rolex Datejust 31 President 6827 18K Yellow Gold Watch White Roman #24681
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1981 Rolex 18K Yellow Gold President Datejust 31 Watch Model: 6827 Serial: 6703098 This elegant Rolex midsize watch is set in solid 18K gold. 31mm case with fluted bezel White ro...
18k Gold
$2,000,000Sale Price|20% Off
Extraordinary Legacy in Diamond Form Harry Winston 28.13ct Masterpiece
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
An Extraordinary Legacy in Diamond Form: The Harry Winston 28.13ct Masterpiece When rarity meets refinement, the result is nothing short of legendary. This original Harry Winston cre...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Rolex Steel Air King with Black Finish and Custom Made Dial circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diam...
Stainless Steel
1964 Vintage Rolex Datejust 1603, Stainless Steel, Jubilee Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Tucson, AZ
Vintage 1964 Rolex Datejust with Papers, Custom Jubilee Bracelet An iconic classic, this vintage Rolex Datejust from 1964 offers timeless style and collectibility. Featuring a silve...
Stainless Steel
CARTIER LANIER Ladies 18K White Gold & Factory Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
White Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox E855 Alarm Automatic Watch In Original Box
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Jaeger-LeCoultre Model: Memovox Reference Number: 855 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: 3...
Stainless Steel
1973 ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Mens Stainless Steel & Diamond Watch - Mint
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Stainless Steel
$2,119
H 1.58 in W 1.34 in
Martin Luther King, Jr. Watch - Owned & Worn By MLK's Friend Harry Bellafonte
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Gold Plate
$4,190
W 1.34 in L 1.91 in
Franck Muller Geneve Conquistador Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch No. 652
By Franck Muller
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Franck Muller Conquistador Ref. 652 blends bold presence with refined Swiss craftsmanship. The watch features a distinctive tonneau-shaped case and a clean silver dial w...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Waltham Masonic Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Waltham
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Waltham Masonic Wrist Watch, 45 x 40 M.M. Gold Plate top with Stainless Steel back 2 piece Triangle case with embossed Greek Key and Masonic Designs. 17 Jewel mechanical, ...
Gold Plate
Vintage Cartier Santos 2966 Automatic 25mm Watch Santos de Cartier Octo SM
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Santos Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow gold. 29mm LM Unisex Ref.2966 Automatic Movement. Condition: Great Condition for the age. Minor scuffi...
Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Borsa a spalla Chanel Basket Bag Vimini CC Beige
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Chanel, modello Basket, realizzata in vimini con inserti in pelle beige e hardware dorati. Dotata di una chiusura superiore a girello con classico logo CC, internamente...
I.W.C. 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Oversized Tank Watch circa 1930's
By IWC
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: I.W.C. / International Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tank Style / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" 41m...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,500
W 1.34 in L 1.34 in
Vintage 1990s Baume & Mercier Shogun Two-Tone 5136.018.3 Quartz White Roman 34mm
By Baume & Mercier
Located in New York, NY
A pixelated watch done in the best way The Shogun is one of those pieces that feels very specific to the nineties in the best way. Integrated stainless bracelet, fluted yellow gold ...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
1989 Rolex 18K Yellow Gold President Day Date 18238 Men's Watch #23710
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1989 Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Presidential Day Date Watch Model: 18238 Serial: L327924 This elegant 18K yellow gold men's Rolex features day/date settings and quickset design. Champa...
18k 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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