Rolex Bubbleback 1946 Steel Self Winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
numbers, outer Track and Luminous Mercedes hands, original Rolex Logo Bubbleback Crown. New Black Lizard
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Steel
Rolex Bubbleback 1946 Steel Self Winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
numbers, outer Track and Luminous Mercedes hands, original Rolex Logo Bubbleback Crown. New Black Lizard
Steel
Unworn Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Reference# 126621, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Rolex Yacht-Master 126621-0002 effortlessly merges sporty elegance with maritime heritage
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
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Bubbleback 1946 Steel Self Winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
numbers, outer Track and Luminous Mercedes hands, original Rolex Logo Bubbleback Crown. New Black Lizard
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
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
Vintage Rolex Bubbleback Reference 3065 Watch, 1945
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1945 Vintage Rolex Bubbleback Reference 3065. 14K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel case. 32mm wide
ROLEX Steel Bubbleback California Dial circa 1946
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
pleasing original black California dial with luminous indexes and luminous Mercedes style hands. Rolex N/A
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5513
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
and dot hour and minute markers; center seconds and luminous Mercedes hands. Rolex introduced the ref
Stainless Steel
Rolex SS Explorer 1 ref 1016 c. 1966
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
matching mercedes hands. Dial signed Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Certified Chronometer Officially
Rolex SS Submariner ref # 1680 serial #3.7 million circa 1974
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
printed SUBMARINER. Original luminous indexes. Matching luminous Rolex Mercedes hands. Calibre 1570 self
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch circa 1948
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel and rose gold Bubbleback wristwatch, Ref. 5010, serial number 62,XXX, circa
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Rose Gilt Top and Steel Bubbleback Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
luminous Mercedes hands. Self winding Rolex N/A calibre movement with sweep seconds. Beautifully restored
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
Stainless Steel
Rolex 14K PG man's Oyster Perpetual bubbleback ref #3131 c.1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
antique luminous 1/2 arabic and 1/2 Roman figures and matching mercedes hands. Rolex selfwiding N/A
18k Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Oyster Chronometer 31 mm Manual Wristwatch Ref 2595, circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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
Mercedes hands. While Rolex always used their own movements, these Tudors had modified calibres from
Stainless Steel
Rolex, Rose Gold, Art Deco Cushion Oyster Dated, 1930
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Hans Wilsdorf the Rolex company founder heard that the female endurance swimmer Ms Mercedes Gleitze was
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
$17,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.18 in W 1.22 in Dm 9 in L 9 in
CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An automatique Ceinture large wrist-watch designed by Cartier. This is the rare large model of the Ceinture automatique wristwatch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of C...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Omega Speedmaster Racing Michael Schumacher Chronograph Automatic Men’s Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Striking Omega Speedmaster Racing Michael Schumacher men’s wristwatch crafted in stainless steel and powered by an automatic chronograph movement. This Racing edition features the di...
Stainless Steel
Chopard 2010s Happy Sport Round 32mm 7 Floating Diamond Steel Watch
By Chopard
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Chopard 2010s Happy Sport Round 32mm 7 Floating Diamond Steel Watch Reference: CAWG/A00310 Brand: Chopard Model: 32mm Stainless Steel Happy Sport Material: Metal Color: Silver, Pearl...
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
HERMES Rallye two-tone stainless steel gold plated saddle handle oval watch
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES Rallye two-tone stainless steel gold plated saddle handle oval quartz watch Reference: CAWG/A00311 Brand: Hermes Model: Rallye Material: Metal Color: Gold, Silver Pattern: Sol...
Philip Stein Stainless Steel Signature Large Model Black Dial
By Philip Stein
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes, dual time Case: large model, stainless steel bezel Band: stainless steel bracelet with double folding clasp Dial: black Reference: 2-MOPGR-...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega “Bumper” Automatic Wristwatch, 18ct Yellow Gold Case
By Omega
Located in London, GB
A classic vintage Omega “bumper” automatic wristwatch, featuring Omega’s early automatic movement with its distinctive bumper winding system. The watch is housed in an elegant gold ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Louis W1529756 18k yellow gold Custom Strap & Buckle
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Tank Louis W1529756 in 18k yellow gold, fitted with a custom black leather strap and tang buckle that fits up to 6.75-inch wrists. It features a quartz movement, sapphire cab...
18k Gold
Vintage Rolex Royalite Watch 2280 Circa 1939
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Rolex Royalite Watch 2280 Circa 1939 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being offered for sale. This model was m...
Stainless Steel
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
Cartier Santos Demoiselle Steel Midsize 2701 Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2020 Cartier Santos Demoiselle Reference 2701 Wrist Watch, 37 x 26 M.M. 2 piece Stainless Steel case, Quartz Movement, White dial with Black Roman Numerals. 5/8 inch wide Steel...
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 34mm Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA763B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1501 Men's automatic, c.1967, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silve...
Stainless Steel
$8,119
H 1.64 in W 1.34 in
1967 Tudor (Rolex) Prince Oysterdate Vintage Mens Ref. 7966 Watch -Solid 18Kgold
By Tudor
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...
18k Gold
Vintage Rolex Oyster Octagonal 1920's Extra Prima 1096 Case RARE
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1096 Serial: 260*** Year: 1925 Model: Rolex Oyster Vintage Octagonal Band: Custom Leather Band Dial: White / Off White Case Size: ~32mm In...
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Mickey" Dial circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length "Lug Tip to Lug T...
Stainless Steel
$7,360Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Precision 14k Solid Gold Mens Manual Wind Dress Watch 1950s Vintage RA709
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage treasure, rare 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Precision manual wind dress watch, c.1958, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Role...
14k 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.
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This model was designed for lefties.
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