Rolex Day-Date 18248 18K Gold Presidential Bark, Diamond Dial Watch c.1991
By Rolex
Located in Ocala, FL
Powered by Rolex’s dependable automatic Caliber 3155 movement, it features quick-set day and date functionality beneath the signature Cyclops crystal.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1987 Rolex Lady Datejust 69173 Two-Tone Silver Sunburst Dial Auto 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The 26mm case is perfectly balanced by the signature 18k yellow gold fluted bezel, an element originally designed for function that became a hallmark of Rolex design. The silver sunb...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 16014 Datejust 36mm 18k Gold SS 1980s Mens Diamond Dial Automatic RA812
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16014 diamond dial automatic, c.1980, in excellent working condition.
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Deep Blue Dial, Diamond Markers, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Rare Tiffany Stamp Black Dial circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm "Lug Tip to Lu...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Diamond Bezel & Custom Purple Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Blue Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Deep Blue Dial, Diamond Markers, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house.
Rolex 69258 Ladies President Diamond Dial Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69258 Serial: E530*** Year: 1990 Model: Ladies President Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: Original Diamond Bezel Dial: Original...
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.
Silver, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King With Custom Purple Dial circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 34m...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Made Blue 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: 40mm x 34mm MOVEME...
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 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and White Gold Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSI...
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Precision Silver Dial Manual Wind w/ Leather Strap Ref. 6424
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 6424 Year: 1964 Serial Number: 10XXXXX Reference: OT3160 Case: 36mm diameter without crown; show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner cas...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Blue Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1981 Rolex Datejust 16013 Two-Tone Silver Tiffany & Co. Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
What sets this piece apart is the crisp Tiffany & Co. stamp on its silver sunburst dial. The dial itself has developed an even, warm patina that adds genuine character, making it a t...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Mother of Pearl Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 41mm Length X...
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref 1603 Custom Dial, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a great looking vintage watch with a custom made green dial. The dial is produced to Rolex of Switzerland specifications and everything on the watch functions as it should.
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 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 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 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 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 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 Datejust 36mm Steel Custom Green Turquoise Diamond Dial Bezel Watch 16030
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
🕰️ General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Number: 16030 Year Manufactured: 1988 Vintage: Yes Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Classic Depar...
Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Thunderbird Bezel Custom Blue Dial circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1007 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm ...
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 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 finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house.
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 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 Pristine Condition.
Diamond, 18k Gold
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 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
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 Datejust Champagne Index Dial Two Tone Watch with Rubies & Diamonds 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Champagne Index Dial Two Tone Watch with Rubies & Diamonds 69173
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond + Ruby Bezel Two Tone Watch 69173 Cream Arabic Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Diamond+Ruby Bezel Two Tone Watch Cream Arabic Dial 69173
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Silver Index Dial Diamond Bezel + Lugs + Rubies
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Silver Index Dial Diamond Bezel + Lugs + Rubies Two Tone Watch 16013
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 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, Emerald, Stainless Steel
Rolex 36mm Datejust Purple Diamond Dial with Blue Sapphire & Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Purple Diamond Dial with Blue Sapphire & Diamond Bezel Automatic Watch 16014
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust Two Tone White Roman Numeral Dial Diamond Lugs 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust 2 Two Tone White Roman Numeral Dial Diamond+Lugs 69173
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Presidential Roman Dial Pave Custom Diamond 18KT Yellow Gold Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Presidential 36mm Pave Roman Diamond Dial Custom Diamond 18KT Yellow Gold Watch 18038
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 68273 Vintage Diamond Bezel with Emeralds Two Tone Champagne Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel with Emeralds Two Tone Champagne Dial 68273
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 31mm Datejust White Stick Dial with Diamonds & Emeralds Bezel SS Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust White Stick Dial with Diamonds & Emeralds Bezel Stainless Steel Watch 68274
Diamond, Emerald, Stainless Steel
Ladies Rolex Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White Roman Numeral Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White Roman Numeral Dial 69173
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust White Mother of Pearl Dial with Ruby & Diamond Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Ladies Datejust 26mm White Mother Of Pearl Dial with Ruby & Diamond Bezel 69173
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust SS Ladies 26mm White Dial Classic + Lugs RT Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies 26mm Rolex Datejust SS White Color Dial Classic + Lugs RT Wrist Watch 69160
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Finished Orange Dial, circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 42mm x 35mm M...
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 Band: 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Jubilee Bezel: 18...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Made Dial and Original Bracelet, circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Quick-Set Datejust Black Dial Round & Baguette Numbers Emerald Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Quick-Set Datejust 36mm Black Dial Round & Baguette Numbers Emerald & Diamond Bezel Watch 16013
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Stick Cream Jubilee Dial Diamond + Ruby Bezel Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Stick Cream Jubilee Dial Diamond + Ruby Bezel Two Tone Watch 69173
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Thunderbird Bezel Custom Blue Dial, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1007 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 68274 Silver Stick Dial with Diamond & Ruby Bezel Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Silver Stick Dial with Diamond & Ruby Bezel Steel Ladies Wrist Watch 68274
Diamond, Ruby, 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.