Rolex Red Sea-Dweller 126600 Mens Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Red Sea-Dweller 126600 Mens Watch. 43mm stainless steel case
Rolex Red Sea-Dweller 126600 Mens Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Red Sea-Dweller 126600 Mens Watch. 43mm stainless steel case
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 114300 Red Grape Dial W/ Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 114300 Mens Watch. 39mm stainless steel case. Stainless steel smoothed bezel
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 116000 Red-Grape Dial Steel Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 116000 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with smooth bezel. Grape dial
Stainless Steel
Vintage Red Rolex Submariner 1680 Original Dial Complete Box & Papers, 1970
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Includes: -Rolex Box & Papers -Certified Appraisal -1 Year Warranty
Stainless Steel
VINTAGE Rolex GMT Master 16750 Pepsi Red Blue SPIDER DIAL Steel Box Paper 1984
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
DIAL Face: Acrylic Case Size: 40mm Includes: -Rolex Box & Paper -Certified Appraisal
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex GMT Master Pepsi Red Blue 16750 MATTE DIAL Steel Box Booklet 40mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Size: 40mm Includes: -Rolex Box & Booklet -Certified Appraisal -1 Year Warranty SKU 21835
Steel
Rolex Ladies' Watch Presentation Box, Red Leatherette, 20th Century
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Ladies' Watch Box with Outer Box Period: Late 20th century Material: Elegant red leatherette
Rolex Sea-Dweller 43mm Red Line Black 50th Anniversary Watch 126600 Box Papers
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Sea-Dweller 43mm Red Line Stainless Steel Black Dial 50th Anniversary Ceramic watch, Ref
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 114300 Red Grape Dial Mens Watch Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 114300 Mens Watch. 39mm stainless steel case with smooth stainless steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Red Sea-Dweller 126600 Mens Watch Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Red Sea-Dweller 126600. Stainless steel 43mm case with unidirectional
2019 Rolex Red Sea Dweller 126600 Black Ceramic Stainless Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
: 43mm Includes: -Rolex Box & Papers -Certified Appraisal -5 Year Factory Warranty from Original
Stainless Steel
Rolex Double Red Seadweller Ref 1665 with Original Box Papers and Documents
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This "Mark III" Double Red Seadweller was purchased directly from Rolex in Singapore in January of
Stainless Steel
1976 Rolex Double Red SeaDweller 1665 with Original Box, Papers & Service Record
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An amazing package including the original presentation box, warranty paper (sold in Lisbon in 1976
Stainless Steel
Tudor Black Bay GMT 79830 Pepsi Red and Blue Stainless Steel Box Paper 2022
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Steel Band: Fabric Bezel: Pepsi (Red & Blue) Dial: Black Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size: 41mm
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Midsize Red Grape Silver Ladies Watch 177200 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Midsize Red Grape Silver Ladies Watch 177200 Box Card. Officially certified
Silver
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Midsize Red Grape Dial Ladies Watch 177200 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Midsize Red Grape Dial Ladies Watch 177200 Box Card. Officially certified
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Red Grape Dial Steel Mens Watch 116000 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Red Grape Dial Steel Mens Watch 116000 Box Card. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Red Grape Dial Steel Mens Watch 114300 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Red Grape Dial Steel Mens Watch 114300 Box Card. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Midsize Coral Red Dial Steel Ladies Watch 277200 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Midsize Coral Red Dial Steel Ladies Watch 277200 Box Card. Automatic self
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 34mm Red Grape Dial Steel Mens Watch 114200 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 34mm Red Grape Dial Steel Mens Watch 114200 Box Card. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 Red Grape Dial Steel Mens Watch 116000 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 Red Grape Dial Steel Mens Watch 116000 Box Card. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Bezel Red Hand Men's Watch 16710 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Bezel Red Hand Mens Watch 16710 Box Card. Officially certified
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16700 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master 40mm Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16700 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Midsize Red Grape Dial Steel Ladies Watch 177200 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Midsize Red Grape Dial Steel Ladies Watch 177200 Box Card. Officially
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Red Hand Steel Mens Watch 16570 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 40mm Black Dial Red Hand Steel Mens Watch 16570 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16700 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master 40mm Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16700 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel 'Box' Dial Steel Mens Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel 'Box' Dial Steel Mens Watch 16710. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Gmt Master ii Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Error Dial Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Error Dial Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 126710 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 126710 Box Card. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 126710 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 126710 Box Card. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Error Dial Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Error Dial Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Error Dial Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Error Dial Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Rolex GMT Master 40mm Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16700 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master 40mm Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16700 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Error Dial Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Error Dial Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex GMT Master 40mm Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16700 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master 40mm Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16700 Box Papers. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-Owned Rolex 36mm Stainless Steel Datejust Featuring A Black Stick Dial & Polished Bezel On Oyster Bracelet. Model 16200, K Serial Number circa 2000. Polished and Serviced August ...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Silver Dial
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Oyster Perpetual REFRENCE: 15200 SIZE: 34mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Grey BAND: Jubilee Stainless Steel MOVEMENT: Automatic WRTIST SIZE: Apx. 7.75 Very Good c...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Steel Custom Green Dial Automatic Men's Watch 124300
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Aftermarket custom dial. Comes with the Original Box and Papers. Covered By 3-Year Chronostore Warranty. Details: Brand Rolex Color Green Department Men Model Number 124300 M...
Steel
Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Stamford, CT
The Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Wristwatch is an exquisite blend of timeless elegance and modern artistry. This luxurious timepiece sparkles with an array o...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner Date
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Submariner Date REFERENCE: 16610 SIZE: 40mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BEZEL: Black BAND: Oystersteel MOVEMENT: Automatic WRIST SIZE: 8.25 Good condition,...
Stainless Steel
Rolex 6239 Daytona Stainless Steel Watch in Stock
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex 6239 Daytona Stainless Steel Watch in Stock This is a super cool Rolex 6239 Daytona Stainless Steel Watch. The watch is vintage but still very modern and classy. The case size...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$60,948
H 1.62 in W 0.52 in Dm 1.62 in
Rolex Submariner 18k Yellow Gold Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126618LB
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn Rolex Submariner 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 126618LNBKSO. Original Box and Papers are Included. * Free Shipping within the USA * Five-year warranty cove...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Daytona White Gold Racing Dial 116509
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Cosmograph Daytona crafted in white gold by Rolex. Featuring a silver racing dial with red detailing. Like all Daytona's this model features a tachymetric scale, three counters and...
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex GMT-Master II 18K Yellow Gold Jubilee Black Dial Men Watch 126718
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in mint condition. Comes with the original box and papers.
Yellow Gold
Unworn Rolex Rainbow Daytona 116595RBOW
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This impressive Daytona variant was first released in rose gold at Baselworld 2018 after Rolex had discontinued the yellow and white gold models. On the black lacquer dial, 11 sapphi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 114300 Black Dial Oyster Bracelet Complete
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
No longer in production, this 39mm stainless steel Oyster Perpetual ref. 114300 is in perfect condition. It has been professionally polished and does not have any visible scratches o...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch 116523
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch 116523 Please note: PVD/DLC coating and bezel have been customized aftermarket. We use the highest quality coati...
Yellow Gold, PVD-Coated, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Steel 18K Yellow Gold Blue Dial Automatic Watch 126613LB
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. 2022/2023 card. Full set. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch's authenticity a...
Yellow Gold, Steel
$73,710 / item
Dm 1.66 in
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Fully Diamond Rose Gold Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Fully Diamond Rose Gold Watch Grey Dial Rubber Band 25940OK This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty. We are so c...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Rolex Submariner Date Emerald / Diamond Stainless Steel Watch Green Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner Date Custom Diamond Stainless Steel Watch with Emeralds/Diamond Bezel Lugs and Green Dial 116610. Watch has been professionally polished and has never been worn afte...
Stainless Steel
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.
Find vintage Rolex watches, bracelets and more on 1stDibs.
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.
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.
These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.