Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Dial and Louis Vuitton Custom Strap ca 1970's
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 Steel Datejust With Custom Made Green Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970'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
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Mother of Pearl Dial and Custom Bezel 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Dial and Custom Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Rare Early Air King with Original Patinated Dial Early 60s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to "Rolex of
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to "Rolex of
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Pink Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
finished diamond dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to "Rolex of Switzerland
Stainless Steel
Rolex Two-Tone Datejust with Custom Made Blue Dial and Diamond Markers 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
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with a Custom Finished Hot Pink Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Green Dial and Diamond Markers circa 1970s
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
Rolex Datejust 31 Silver Index Dial Stainless Steel Watch White Gold Bezel 68274
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
white gold bezel. Silver-tone dial with silver-tone hands and index hour markers. Minute markers around
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Made Navy Blue Dial circa, 1970's
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 Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Made Light Green Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
vintage Rolex has a custom Light Green dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland rigorous specifications. All the
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Bezel circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to "Rolex of Switzerland" rigorous
Stainless Steel
$7,019 / item
Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust With custom Diamond bezel SS Black Color with Diamond Dial 69174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Datejust With custom Diamond bezel SS Black Color String Diamond Accent Dia Deployment
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Made Light Green Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
This classic vintage Rolex has a custom Light Green or Pistachio dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland
Stainless Steel
$6,699
H 1.03 in W 0.4 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Lady Datejust 26mm 18K White Gold Steel Silver Stick Dial Watch 69174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. No original box and papers. Comes with chronostore ...
Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Markers circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Rolex has a custom dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to "Rolex of Switzerland
Stainless Steel
Rolex Day-Date Light Blue Roman Diamond Dial Iced Out Yellow Gold Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date 36mm Light Blue Roman Diamond Dial Iced Out Yellow Gold Watch 18038
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Air King Pink Mother Of Pearl Dial Diamond Bezel and Lugs Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Air King Pink Mother Of Pearl Dial Diamond Bezel and Lugs Steel Watch 14000
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex 26mm Lady-Datejust Two-Tone Black Color Dial with 8 + 2 Diamond + Lugs
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two-Tone Black Color Dial with 8 + 2 Diamond+Lugs 69173
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Black Finish and Custom Made Dial, circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty
Stainless Steel
$11,114 / item
Dm 1.34 in
Rolex Two Tone White Mother of Pearl Dial with Diamond Accent Bezel Watch 15053
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 34mm Date 2 Tone White MOP Mother of Pearl Dial with Diamond Accent Bezel+ lugs 15053
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom M.O.P Blue Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to "Rolex of
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom M.O.P Gray Dial circa 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom M.O.P Pink Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Finished Green Diamond Dial from 1960's / 70'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
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom M.O.P. Diamond Dial, Early 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
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Day Date 1803 36mm Pie Pan Matte Black Dial 18k Yellow Gold Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1803 Serial: 274**** Year: 1971 Model: Rolex Day Date Case Material
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 36mm No Holes 18k Gold Steel Blue Vignette Dial Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. No Holes case. No box and papers. Brand and Model Information: Brand: Rolex Model
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex Air King has a custom made Mother of Pearl diamond dial
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Made Mother of Pearl Dial, 1970'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
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Rare Engine Turned Bezel and Black Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel with T. Blue Dial Rare Machined Bezel from Mid 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
dial made by our specialty custom dial house, made to "Rolex of Switzerland" rigorous specifications
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Dial Jubilee Band 16013 Circa 1979 B/P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
guaranteed! The sale comes with a Rolex box, papers and our in-house 1 year mechanical warranty. Please note
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Double Red Sea Dweller 1665 RARE MK 3 Dial with PATINA 40mm Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Dial with Stunning Patina Crystal: Acrylic Case Size: 40mm Includes: - Rolex Box
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel and 14Kt. Solid Gold Oyster Perpetual with Original Dial Mid 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 7008 METAL
Gold, Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Original Dial with Gilded Markers 60's / 70's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Factory House STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 5500
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Custom M.O.P. Diamond Dial, Mid 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
of Pearl diamond dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland specifications. All the other mechanical parts on
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel and White Gold Datejust with Unusual Black Dial Rose Batons, Early 1
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with a Custom Finished Beige Dial Late 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland rigorous specifications. All the other mechanical parts on this
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Made Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
made Mother of Pearl Diamond dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland specifications. All the other
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Slate Blue Dial from Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Rolex, fitted with its original and beautiful slate blue dial. We have just serviced this striking
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Slate Blue Dial from Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Rolex, fitted with its original and beautiful slate blue dial. We have just serviced this striking
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom M.O.P. Diamond Dial, circa 1970
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to "Rolex of Switzerland" rigorous
Steel
Rolex 14Kt. Solid Gold O.P Date Lady's Watch With Custom Diamond Dial and Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made
Gold
Rolex Day-Date 18238 18K Yellow Gold Watch 36m Fluted Bezel Silver Dial Unisex
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
blemishes. Leather strap and gold plated buckle are custom aftermarket. The watch itself is a genuine Rolex
Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Rare Super Oyster Model with Original Dial from the Mid 1950's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Reference 6202 METAL / MATERIAL
$14,127 / item
Dm 1.23 in
Rolex Datejust 68274 S/S White MOP RT Dial Diamond Bezel+Lugs+Oyster Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust S/S White MOP RT Dial Diamond Bezel+Lugs+Oyster Bracelet Side 68274
Diamond, Stainless Steel
$8,774 / item
Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust 16013 Black Dial with Baguettes 6&9 18k Yellow Gold & SS Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust 16013 Black Dial with Baguettes 6&9 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Watch
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,434 / item
Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust Ladies Watch White MOP Mother of Pearl 8 + 2 Diamond Dial 69174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust White MOP Mother Of Pearl 8 + 2 Diamond Dial RT Deployment buckle 69174
Diamond, Stainless Steel
$9,359 / item
Dm 1.42 in
Rolex 36mm Datejust S/S Ice Blue Dial Diamond Roman Numerals Jubilee Band 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Stainless Steel Ice Blue Dial Diamond Roman Numerals Jubilee Band 16014. This
Diamond, Stainless Steel
$10,697 / item
Dm 1.23 in
Rolex Datejust SS Black Color Dial Classic + Lugs with 8 + 2 Wrist Watch 68274
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies 31mm Rolex Datejust SS Black Color Dial Classic + Lugs with 8 + 2 Wrist Watch 68274 This
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Original White Dial and Hand Made Strap Late 1960
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FFACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Steel Datejust with Original Dial and Diamond Bezel from the Mid 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL
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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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.