Vintage 1974 Rolex Cellini 4122 18K YG White Roman Dial Manual 23 mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
the reliability of a Rolex movement. Honest Condition With A Unique Dial The watch is in overall
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Blue Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
a custom Blue dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland rigorous specifications. All the other mechanical
Rolex Mini Datejust 69178 26mm Champagne Stick Dial 18k YG 8.1m Serial 1985
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2194 Brand Rolex Model Mini Datejust Reference 69178 Year 1995 Dial Champagne Stick Dial Case
Rolex Day Date 36mm 18238 Champagne Stick Dial 18k YG W3 Serial 1995
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2211 Brand Rolex Model Day Date Reference 18238 Year 1995 Dial Champagne Dial Case 18k Yellow
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Deep Blue Dial, Diamond Markers, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
with this custom dial and diamond markers is the perfect choice for you. This classic vintage Rolex
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Diamond Bezel & Custom Purple Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
made lavender dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to "Rolex of Switzerland
1998 26mm Rolex Presidential 18K Gold Watch with Champagne Dial and Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
SN# U80**** Brand: Rolex. Crystal: Sapphire. Gender: Women's. Bezel: Fluted Bezel. Condition
18k Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Factory Original Engraved Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1986 Rolex Day-Date 18038 18K YG Champagne Diamond Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Definitive Statement Piece The Day-Date 18038 is a foundational reference for Rolex. It
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 31mm 78240 Silver Arabic Dial Stainless Steel Watch Circa 1999
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 31mm 78240 Silver Arabic Dial Stainless Steel Watch Circa 1999. This watch has been
Silver, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Deep Blue Dial, Diamond Markers, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
with this custom dial and diamond markers is the perfect choice for you. This classic vintage Rolex
Vintage 1996 Rolex Lady Datejust 69174 18K WG Bezel Motif Arabic Dial 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
highlight of this specific 169174 is the silver "Motif" dial. Featuring a repetitive Rolex pattern across
Stainless Steel
Rolex 69258 Ladies President Diamond Dial Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: Original Diamond Bezel Dial: Original Diamond Dial
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Made Blue Dial, circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
custom made Blue dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland rigorous specifications. All the other mechanical
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King With Custom Purple Dial circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to "Rolex of Switzerland" rigorous
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1981 Rolex Day-Date 18038 18K YG Champagne Diamond Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
model brought two major upgrades to Rolex's flagship watch: a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and the
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1991 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15233 Two-Tone Buckley Dial Auto 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Classic Reference With An Uncommon Dial The Oyster Perpetual Date is a foundational Rolex, but
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16233 36mm Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16233 Serial: L88**** Year: 1989 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1979 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 14K YG Champagne Dial Auto 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Foundation Of The Crown The Oyster Perpetual is the reference from which all other Rolex
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Blue Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Tiffany Blue dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland rigorous specifications. All the other mechanical parts on
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Original Silvered Dial And Papers circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Custom Green Turquoise Diamond Dial Bezel Watch 16030
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Number: 16030 Year Manufactured: 1988 Vintage: Yes Country
Steel
Rolex Date Stainless Steel Watch Silver Dial Oyster Band Vintage 1501 1952
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Date Stainless Steel Watch Silver Dial Oyster 1501, 1952 year. This watch has been
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Mother of Pearl Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to "Rolex of Switzerland
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Original Black Dial and Gilt Markers
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Thunderbird Bezel Custom Blue Dial circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
marine blue dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland specifications. This watch is fitted with the original
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref 1603 Custom Dial, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT Additionally, this watch comes with its original Rolex factory dial, in Silver, which can be
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Finished Orange Dial, circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Rolex has a custom Orange dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland rigorous specifications. All the other
Stainless Steel
Rolex Day Date President 18248 Bark Champagne Original Diamond Dial 18K Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18248 Serial: L229*** Year: 1989 Model: Rolex Day Date President Case Material: 18K
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Day Date President 18138 Factory Diamond Dial Bezel & Lugs 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Lugs Dial: Factory Rolex Champagne Diamond Dial Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size: 36mm
Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Thunderbird Bezel Custom Blue Dial, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
marine blue dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland specifications. This watch is fitted with the original
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Gents President Day Date 18K Diamond Dial and Bezel 118348
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
This Exquisite 36mm Collectible Gentlemen's Rolex is cast in 18K yellow gold and remains in
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Exceptional Custom Blue Dial, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
. Arrive on time and in style with this matching strap and dial. This classic vintage Rolex has a custom
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 68273 with Diamond Bezel & Champagne Dial Two Tone Women's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust with Diamond Bezel & Champagne Dial Two Tone Watch 68274
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs Metallic Pink Dial 68273
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs Metallic Pink Dial 68273
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Rolex is in exceptional condition. We seldom see this watch with a flawless original dial like this one
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Champagne Index Dial Automatic Diamond Wrist Watch Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16013 Champagne Index Dial Automatic 36mm Diamond Wrist Watch Two Tone
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Blue Stick Dial with Ruby & Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch 68274
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Blue Stick Dial with Ruby & Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch 68274
Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Blue Stick Dial Bezel with Sapphires and Diamond Lugs 68274
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Blue Stick Dial Bezel with Sapphires and Diamond Lugs 68274
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm SS Diamond Bezel Black Stick Dial Jubilee Bracelet 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Diamond Bezel Black Stick Dial Jubilee Bracelet 16014 Stainless Steel
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 68274 Pink Stick Dial Oyster SS Watch Diamond & Ruby Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Pink Stick Dial Oyster SS Watch Diamond & Ruby Bezel 68274
Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Grey Roman Dial Diamond Bezel and Lugs Jubilee Band 69174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Datejust Grey Roman Dial Diamond Bezel and Lugs Jubilee Band 69174
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Blue Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Bezel with Emeralds 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Datejust Blue Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Bezel with Emeralds 69173
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm White Roman Dial with Ruby & Diamond Bezel Jubilee Band
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm White Roman Dial with Ruby & Diamond Bezel Jubilee Band 16014
Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust White Roman Dial Two Tone 16013 Watch with Blue Sapphires
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust White Roman Dial Two Tone 16013 Watch with Blue Sapphires
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Ladies Rolex Datejust Two Tone White Roman Numeral Dial Diamond+ Bezel 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone White Roman Numeral Dial Diamond+ Bezel 69173
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 68273 Two Tone Women's Vintage Slate Grey Roman Numeral Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Vintage Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Slate Grey Roman Numeral Dial 68273
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Custom Diamond Day-Date with Blue Pearl Diamond Roman Dial 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Custom Diamond Day-Date 36mm with Blue Pearl Diamond Roman Dial 18038
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air-King with Custom Pink Dial 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
custom dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to "Rolex of Switzerland" rigorous
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Made Dial and Original Bracelet, circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to "Rolex of
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel & Lugs Champagne Index Dial 2 Tone Watch 68274
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Diamond Bezel & Lugs Champagne Index Dial 2 Tone Watch 68274
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 68273 Sapphire & Diamond Bezel Two Tone Watch Grey Roman Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Sapphire & Diamond Bezel Two Tone Watch Grey Roman Dial 68273
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel White Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Diamond Bezel White Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Jubilee Bracelet 16014
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 69173 Champagne Dial with Roman Numerals Two Tone Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Champagne Dial with Roman Numerals Two Tone Jubilee Watch 69173
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 68274 Silver Stick Dial with Diamond & Emerald Bezel Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Silver Stick Dial with Diamond & Emerald Bezel Steel Wrist Watch 68274
Diamond, Emerald, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 68274 Ivory Arabic Dial with Diamond & Sapphire Bezel SS Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Ivory Arabic Dial with Diamond & Sapphire Bezel SS Ladies Watch 68274
Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Rolex Women's Datejust White Stick Dial Diamond & Ruby Bezel Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust White Stick Dial Diamond & Ruby Bezel Two Tone Watch 69173
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 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.
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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.