Rolex Datejust 179160 Stainless Steel White Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Pre-owned Rolex Ladies Datejust, Model 179160 - Ladies automatic winding wristwatch.
Stainless Steel
Rolex 31mm Datejust Watch
By Rolex
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-Owned Rolex 31mm Datejust Automatic Watch Crafted in Stainless Steel with Polished Bezel, Acrylic Crystal, White Roman Dial, and Oyster Bracelet.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Factory Diamond Dial Watch 116233
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Jubilee bracelet. Pre-owned Rolex Travel box and book.
Rolex Lady Datejust Stainless Steel Factory Diamond Dial Watch 179174
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel hidden-clasp Jubilee bracelet. Pre-owned Rolex Travel Box, card and books card dated 2008.
Rolex Ladies Extremely Rare Gold Tiger Eye Dial Bark President Watch 6927
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Extremely rare tiger eye stone dial. 18k yellow gold hidden-clasp President bracelet with barked center links. Pre-owned Rolex Travel box and book.
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Green Wave Diamond Dial Watch 116233
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Jubilee bracelet. Pre-owned Rolex Travel box and book. Rolex service card.
Rolex Datejust 16233 Champagne 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch does not come with box or papers. Fine pre-owned Rolex.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$7,499Sale Price|25% Off
Rolex Explorer 36mm Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 14270
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Rolex Explorer 36mm Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 14270.
Rolex GMT Master II Black Dial Yellow Gold Steel Mens Watch 16713 - 2008
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned, in excellent condition, Rolex GMT-Master II ref 16713 from 2008 is becoming more popular as newer GMT models gain attention.
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex DateJust 26mm Steel and 18k Gold Diamond Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
This sophisticated pre-owned Rolex DateJust 26mm wristwatch blends timeless Swiss precision with a touch of modern luxury.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Lady-Datejust 26 Platinum Baguette Diamond Bezel, Ref. 79126
By Rolex
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This pre-owned Rolex Lady-Datejust 26 (Ref. 79126) is the ultimate expression of feminine luxury, combining the prestige of platinum with a striking baguette-cut diamond bezel.
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Diamond Bezel White MOP Diamond Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This edition of the iconic Pre-Owned Rolex Datejust 36mm exudes class & elegance because of the flawless two-tone finish of the case along with Jubilee bracelet to the diamond-encrus...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II Steel Orange Hand Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 216570
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This is a pre-owned Rolex Explorer II with a wrist-fit of up to 7 Inches.
Rolex Submariner 18K Gold Steel Ceramic Blue Dial Automatic Watch 116613LB
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Rolex Submariner 40mm 18K Gold Steel Ceramic Blue Dial Automatic Watch 116613LB.
18k Gold
Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller 44mm Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116660
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Deepsea 116660 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case.
Rolex Submariner Holes 18 Karat Holes Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 16613
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Tiny scratches on the bezel insert. Pre-owned Rolex Submariner 40mm Holes 18K Yellow Gold Steel Automatic Watch 16613.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II Steel GMT Orange Hand Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 216570
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre owned Rolex Explorer II GMT Stainless Steel White Dial Automatic Men's Watch 216570. 2018 Card.
Rolex Datejust Ice Blue Two Row Diamond Face Excellent Pre-Owned Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Custom Ice Blue String Diamond Dial, Diamond Bezel and Diamond Lugs. Stainless Steel Watch with Jubilee Band 16014 This watch is in like new condition. It has be...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 18k Gold Steel Ceramic Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116613LB
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
2020 White card. Pre-owned Rolex Submariner 18k Gold Steel Ceramic Blue Dial Automatic Men's Watch 116613LB.
Rolex Explorer II Steel No Holes Case GMT Automatic Mens Watch 16570
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Explorer II 16570 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by a mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case.
Rolex Sky-Dweller Stainless Steel White Dial Automatic Mens Watch 326934
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Rolex Sky-Dweller 42mm Stainless Steel White Dial Automatic Men's Oyster Watch 326934.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 18k Gold Steel Blue/Violet Dial Automatic Mens Watch 16803
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Submariner 16803 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by an automatic movement which is cased in a stainless steel case.
Rolex Submariner 40mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 16613
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Rolex Submariner 40mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 16613.
Rolex Ladies Platinum President 179166
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Platinum President bracelet with hidden clasp. Pre-owned with Rolex Box.
Rolex Ladies Sodalite Platinum President 179166
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Platinum President bracelet with hidden clasp. Pre-owned with Rolex Box.
Rolex President Day-Date Men's Watch 18238
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare factory Red Vignette Diamond dial. 18k yellow gold hidden-clasp President bracelet. Pre-owned with Rolex box and papers. Circa 1993.
Rolex Submariner Men's Stainless Steel Watch 114060LN
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel Oyster bracelet with flip-lock clasp. Pre-owned with Rolex Travel box.
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116234
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel Oyster bracelet. Pre-owned with Rolex travel box and book.
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona White Gold Watch 116519
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Black leather strap with Rolex 18k white gold deployant clasp. Pre-owned with Rolex box and book.
Rolex Oysterquartz Datejust 2-Tone Men's Watch 17013
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel and yellow gold Oyster bracelet. Pre-owned with Rolex Travel Box and Rolex service card.
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Jubilee Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Jubilee bracelet. Pre-owned with Rolex Travel box and book.
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel Oyster bracelet. Pre-owned with Rolex travel box.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel Oyster bracelet with flip-lock clasp. Pre-owned with Rolex box and a service card. Rolex service warranty active until 2028.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116000
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel Oyster bracelet. Pre-owned with Rolex travel box.
Rolex Datejust 31 Midsize Yellow Gold Watch 78278
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
White Dial with Roman Numerals. 18K yellow gold hidden clasp President bracelet. Pre-owned with Rolex Travel Pouch.
Rolex Sky-Dweller Stainless Steel Blue Dial 326934
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel Oyster bracelet with folding clasp. Pre-owned with Rolex box and card. Dated 8/7/2020.
Rolex Explorer II Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16570
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel Oyster bracelet with flip-lock clasp. Pre-owned with Rolex Box and Book.
Ladies Rolex President 18k Gold Diamond Watch 69138
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Pre-owned with Rolex travel box and book.
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Silver Diamond Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Jubilee bracelet. Pre-owned with Rolex Travel box.
Rolex Midsize Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Watch 68278
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Black stick dial. 18k yellow gold hidden-clasp President bracelet. Pre-owned with Rolex travel box and book.
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's Steel & Gold Watch 116523
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Oyster bracelet with flip-lock clasp. Pre-owned with Rolex box and books.
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Extremely rare brown vignette diamond dial. 18K Yellow gold President band with hidden clasp. Pre-owned with Rolex travel box and service card.
Rolex Explorer II Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16570
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel Oyster bracelet. Pre-owned with Rolex travel box and book.
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch 126203
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold oyster bracelet. Pre-owned with Rolex box, books and card. Dated April 26'.
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch 116243
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Jubilee bracelet. Pre-owned with Rolex travel box and books.
Rolex Date Two Tone Watch with Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-owned 34mm Rolex Date automatic watch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and steel with aftermarket white diamond dial and Oyster bracelet.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Strap Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Very rare factory red vignette diamond dial. New Rolex black strap with Rolex 18k tang buckle. Pre-owned with Rolex box and service card.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 18k Yellow Gold Unisex Vintage Watch 6567
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Brown croc strap with Rolex tang buckle. Pre-owned with Rolex box.
Rolex Datejust 31 Midsize Red Vignette Yellow Gold Watch 78278
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Red Vignette Diamond Dial . 18K yellow gold hidden clasp President bracelet. Pre-owned with Rolex Travel Pouch.
Rolex Yacht-Master Men's Stainless Steel & Rose Gold Watch 126621
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel and 18K Rose Gold Oyster bracelet with flip-lock clasp.. Pre-owned with Rolex Travel box, tag and card. 2024.
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k White Gold Watch 118239
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Silver diamond dial. 18k white gold hidden-clasp President bracelet. Pre-owned with Rolex box and books.
Rolex Datejust Midsize 31mm Steel & Gold Diamond Bezel 178383
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Jubilee bracelet.. Pre-owned with Rolex travel box and card. Dated 2012.
Rolex Men's Sea Dweller Deepsea (Deep Sea) Men's Watch 126660
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Updated Oyster bracelet with flip-lock clasp. Pre-owned with Rolex box, books and card dated: 3/21/2020.
Rolex Date 1503 Men's Yellow Gold Sigma Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Champagne Sigma dial. Genuine Rolex black strap with Rolex tang buckle. Pre-owned with Rolex box.
Rolex Submariner Men's Stainless Steel Hulk Green Dial Watch 116610LV
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel and Oyster bracelet with flip-lock clasp. Pre-owned with Rolex box, card, tag and book. Card not dated.
Rolex Ladies Yacht-Master 2-Tone Watch 69623 Silver Dial
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Oyster bracelet with flip-lock clasp. Pre-owned with Rolex Travel box.
Rolex GMT - Master II 126710 BLNR Stainless Steel Men's Watch "Batman"
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel Oyster bracelet. Pre-owned with Rolex box and card. Dated 2019.
Pre-Owned Rolex Sky-Dweller 18 Karat Everose Ref# 326135
By Rolex
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
One pre-owned Rolex Sky-Dweller 42mm in 18kt Everose Ref# 326135.
18k Gold
Pre-owned Rolex Day-Date 40 Reference# 228239, Complete set, 2023+
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Rolex Day-Date 40 Ref. 228239-0007 is an exquisite expression of refinement and horological excellence. Crafted entirely from solid 18ct white gold, this 40mm masterpiece reflect...
Gold
Rolex Ladies White Gold Diamond Bezel Mother-of-Pearl Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Pre-owned Rolex wristwatch. Mother of pearl dial, diamond bezel, Oyster bracelet, 18kt white gold, also comes with box.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Rhodium Center Black Dial Wristwatch Ref 116234
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Rolex Datejust watch features a stainless steel case with a matching Stainless Steel oyster bracelet that fits 7" wrist size.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Paul Newman Daytona Champagne Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre- owned Rolex Daytona 18K Yellow Gold with Original Paul Newman champagne Cosmograph dial.
18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date Original Diamond Dial Presidential Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Rolex Day-Date Men's Presidential Watch with a round 36mm 18K Yellow Gold Case. 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel with a Original Champagne Diamond Dial. 18K Yellow Gold Preside...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Submariner 1680
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
**Bank wire only at this price** Ref 1680. Circa 1978. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Sport Rolex Submariner 1680 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a Stainless ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Pearlmaster 80328
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
"Bank Wire Only at this price" Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Classic Rolex Pearlmaster 80328 watch is made out of yellow gold on a 18k bracelet with a 18k Deploy bu...
Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Rolex Submariner 40mm 5512
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Circa 1969. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Sport Rolex Submariner 5512 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel Fl...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yacht-Master II 116689
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
**Bank wire only at this price** Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Sport Rolex Yacht-Master II 116689 watch is made out of white gold on a 18k White Gold bracelet with a...
White Gold
Rolex Submariner 40mm 5513
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
**Bank Wire Only at this price** Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Rolex Submariner 5513 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a Stainless Steel bracelet with...
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
Rolex Submariner No Date 40mm 5513
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Circa 1967. 40 mm case size. Ref 5513. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Rolex Submariner No Date 5513 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a Stainless Steel bracel...
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master 1675
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
**Bank wire only at this price** Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Rolex GMT-Master 1675 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a 14k & Stainless Steel bracelet...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Day-Date Yellow Gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18038
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Circa 1978. ** Bank Wire Only at this Price ** Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Classic Rolex Day-Date 18038 watch is made out of yellow gold on a Brown Alligator str...
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 6917 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Dial Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Ref 6917. Circa 1980. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Rolex Datejust 6917 watch is made out of yellow gold on a Black Crocodile strap with a Gold Fill tang buckle.
Rolex Datejust 69178, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Ref 69178. Circa 1982 Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Dress Rolex Datejust 69178 watch is made out of yellow gold on a Strap band with a Gold Fill tang buckle.
Rolex Datejust 6917, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Ref 6917. Circa 1980. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Rolex Datejust 6917 watch is made out of yellow gold on a Black Strap band with a Gold Fill tang buckle.
Rolex GMT-Master 16758 in yellow gold with a Black dial 39mm Automatic watch
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
**Bank wire only at this price** Ref 16758. Circa 1981. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Dress Rolex GMT-Master 16758 watch is made out of yellow gold on a 18k bracelet...
Yellow Gold
Certified Authentic Rolex Datejust 6960, Black Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Ref 69178. Circa 1982 Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Dress Rolex Datejust 69178 watch is made out of yellow gold on a Strap band with a Gold Fill tang buckle.
Rolex Datejust 179179; Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Ref 179179. Circa 2003. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Rolex Datejust 179179 watch is made out of white gold on a Gold Oyster band with a 18k White Gold Deploy buckle.
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust 6917, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Ref 6917. Circa 1978. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Classic Rolex Datejust 6917 watch is made out of yellow gold on a Brown Strap band with a 18k tang buckle.
Rolex GMT-Master Steel Automatic Wristwatch w/ Dial and Gold Accents Ref 1675
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
**Bank wire only at this price** Ref 1675. Circa 1974 Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Rolex GMT-Master 1675 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a Stainle...
Stainless Steel
Certified Authentic Rolex Datejust 18720, Black Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Ref 179179. Circa 2003. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Rolex Datejust 179179 watch is made out of white gold on a Gold Oyster band with a 18k White Gold Deploy buckle.
Certified Authentic Rolex Datejust 7056, Black Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Ref 6917. Circa 1980. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Rolex Datejust 6917 watch is made out of yellow gold on a Black Strap band with a Gold Fill tang buckle.
Certified Authentic Rolex Datejust 6960, White Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Ref 6917. Circa 1978. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Classic Rolex Datejust 6917 watch is made out of yellow gold on a Brown Strap band with a 18k tang buckle.
Two-Tone Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz Wristwatch w/ Gold Stick Dial Ref 17013
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
The first version of the Oysterquartz circa 1978 ** Bank Wire Only At This Price** Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Classic Rolex Datejust 17013 watch is made out of ...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable
Rolex Submariner 40mm 5513
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Despite this, it remains in excellent condition and represents a unique opportunity to own a piece of Rolex Submariner history. **Bank Wire only at this Price** Fine Pre-owned Rolex ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 6917 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Dial Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Ref 6917. Circa 1980. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Rolex Datejust 6917 watch is made out of yellow gold on a Black Strap band with a Gold Fill tang buckle.
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.