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Rolex perpetual 3372 Rose Gold SS Men Rare 1940s 32mm Bubbleback Automatic RA750
Rolex perpetual 3372 Rose Gold SS Men Rare 1940s 32mm Bubbleback Automatic RA750

Rolex perpetual 3372 Rose Gold SS Men Rare 1940s 32mm Bubbleback Automatic RA750

$7,920Sale Price|20% Off

W 1.26 in

Rolex perpetual 3372 Rose Gold SS Men Rare 1940s 32mm Bubbleback Automatic RA750

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rare and historic Rolex Perpetual Ref.3372 with solid rose gold bezel, c.1947, unrestored dial, in

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Rare Antique Rolex 1920s Manual Winding 26MM 15K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
Rare Antique Rolex 1920s Manual Winding 26MM 15K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

Rare Antique Rolex 1920s Manual Winding 26MM 15K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

$6,875

Dm 1.03 in

Rare Antique Rolex 1920s Manual Winding 26MM 15K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

By Rolex

Located in Houston, TX

Brand: Rolex  Gender: Ladies  Metal Type: 15K and 14K Yellow Gold Diameter: 26.00 mm Weight

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 14k Solid Rose Gold Pendant Ref 3959 1930s Rare Vintage Luxury RA651
Rolex 14k Solid Rose Gold Pendant Ref 3959 1930s Rare Vintage Luxury RA651

Rolex 14k Solid Rose Gold Pendant Ref 3959 1930s Rare Vintage Luxury RA651

$5,600

W 0.91 in

Rolex 14k Solid Rose Gold Pendant Ref 3959 1930s Rare Vintage Luxury RA651

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rare timeless luxury, 14k solid rose gold Rolex necklace pendant, c.1938, in excellent aesthetic

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Factory Original "Deep Sea" Dial 1956
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Factory Original "Deep Sea" Dial 1956

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Factory Original "Deep Sea" Dial 1956

$8,500

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Factory Original "Deep Sea" Dial 1956

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

examples of the Deep Sea model we have seen. It doesn't get any more rare and vintage than this Rolex

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Rare Original Black Dial 1980's
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Rare Original Black Dial 1980's

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Rare Original Black Dial 1980's

$6,500

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Rare Original Black Dial 1980's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 16030

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex perpetual 4134 18k Rose Gold Rare Mens Jumbo 37mm Automatic 1940s RA691
Rolex perpetual 4134 18k Rose Gold Rare Mens Jumbo 37mm Automatic 1940s RA691

Rolex perpetual 4134 18k Rose Gold Rare Mens Jumbo 37mm Automatic 1940s RA691

$39,000

W 1.46 in

Rolex perpetual 4134 18k Rose Gold Rare Mens Jumbo 37mm Automatic 1940s RA691

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rare, vintage classic Rolex Perpetual Ref.4134 in luxurious solid 18k rose gold, c.1945, unrestored

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Factory Original Silver Dial 1980's
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Factory Original Silver Dial 1980's

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Factory Original Silver Dial 1980's

$6,500

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Factory Original Silver Dial 1980's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 16000

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's

$6,100

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's

$6,600

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare White Dial circa, 1960's
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare White Dial circa, 1960's

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare White Dial circa, 1960's

$6,200

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare White Dial circa, 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Precision 34mm Two-Tone Rose Gold Steel Rare Dial 1978 Watch
Rolex Oyster Precision 34mm Two-Tone Rose Gold Steel Rare Dial 1978 Watch

Rolex Oyster Precision 34mm Two-Tone Rose Gold Steel Rare Dial 1978 Watch

$13,500

Dm 1.34 in

Rolex Oyster Precision 34mm Two-Tone Rose Gold Steel Rare Dial 1978 Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

unique and rare. The perfect watch for those in search of a Rolex that stands out from the traditional

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Rare Vintage Semi Bubble Back Oyster Perpetual Coin Edge Bezel Watch
Rolex Rare Vintage Semi Bubble Back Oyster Perpetual Coin Edge Bezel Watch

Rolex Rare Vintage Semi Bubble Back Oyster Perpetual Coin Edge Bezel Watch

$36,505

Dm 1.42 in

Rolex Rare Vintage Semi Bubble Back Oyster Perpetual Coin Edge Bezel Watch

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Rare 18k Yellow Gold Semi Bubble Back Oyster Perpetual Vintage Men's Wristwatch, silver dial with

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Black Dial from 1960's Custom Diamond Bezel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Black Dial from 1960's Custom Diamond Bezel

Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Black Dial from 1960's Custom Diamond Bezel

$6,500

Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Black Dial from 1960's Custom Diamond Bezel

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic design by the iconic house of Rolex has a rare and

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Two Tone Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Original Rare Black Dial 1987
Rolex Two Tone Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Original Rare Black Dial 1987

Rolex Two Tone Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Original Rare Black Dial 1987

$6,500

Rolex Two Tone Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Original Rare Black Dial 1987

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1600

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Rare Submariner Date Red Writing Vintage Stainless Steel Mark VI 1680
Rolex Rare Submariner Date Red Writing Vintage Stainless Steel Mark VI 1680

Rolex Rare Submariner Date Red Writing Vintage Stainless Steel Mark VI 1680

$38,243

Dm 1.58 in

Rolex Rare Submariner Date Red Writing Vintage Stainless Steel Mark VI 1680

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date Red Writing men's wristwatch, in stainless steel. This rare

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel O.P Date with Factory Original Rare Charcoal Dial 1960's
Rolex Steel O.P Date with Factory Original Rare Charcoal Dial 1960's

Rolex Steel O.P Date with Factory Original Rare Charcoal Dial 1960's

$5,100

Dm 34 in

Rolex Steel O.P Date with Factory Original Rare Charcoal Dial 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Art Deco Rare 14Kt Two-Tone Gold Bracelet Watch, circa 1940's
Rolex Ladies Art Deco Rare 14Kt Two-Tone Gold Bracelet Watch, circa 1940's

Rolex Ladies Art Deco Rare 14Kt Two-Tone Gold Bracelet Watch, circa 1940's

$5,200

Rolex Ladies Art Deco Rare 14Kt Two-Tone Gold Bracelet Watch, circa 1940's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 3285 METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Dial Rare Jubilee Bracelet, Early 1970's
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Dial Rare Jubilee Bracelet, Early 1970's

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Dial Rare Jubilee Bracelet, Early 1970's

$5,400

Dm 1.42 in

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Dial Rare Jubilee Bracelet, Early 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Rare Day-Date Vintage Men's 18K Yellow Gold Omani Dial Bark Finish 1807
Rolex Rare Day-Date Vintage Men's 18K Yellow Gold Omani Dial Bark Finish 1807

Rolex Rare Day-Date Vintage Men's 18K Yellow Gold Omani Dial Bark Finish 1807

$50,133

Dm 1.42 in

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

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Rare Rolex For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the rare rolex you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Stainless Steel — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 396 vintage or 6 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect rare rolex among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A rare rolex can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 37, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes baguette cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a rare rolex, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Rare Rolex?

The price for a rare rolex starts at $1,050 and tops out at $280,297 with these watches, on average, selling for $9,775.

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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