Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Green Roman Dial And Diamond Bezel ca 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
Rolex Steel Air King With Custom Blue Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel ca 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
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Green Dial And Custom Diamond Bezel ca 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
Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 Grey Tapestry Dial Steel Watch W/G Bezel Circa 1990
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has been inspected to
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 White Roman Dial Stainless Steel Watch W/G Bezel Circa
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has been inspected to
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 Silver Index Dial Steel Watch W/G Bezel Circa 1984
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has been inspected to
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 Black Index Dial Stainless Steel Watch W/G Bezel Circa
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has been inspected to
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Bezel circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King Custom M.O.P. Diamond Dial, circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Rolex Air King has a custom made Mother of Pearl diamond dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland
Steel
Rolex Steel Date Model with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's with Custom Made Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King With Custom Dark Green Dial and Solid Link Bracelet 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 Steel O.P Date with Rare White Dial and Diamond Bezel circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500
Stainless Steel
$6,726 / item
Dm 1.03 in
Rolex 26mm Datejust 69173 Ladies 2 Two Tone SS/YG White Roman Numeral Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust 2 Two Tone White Roman Numeral Dial Diamond + Classic 69173
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made M.O.P Pink Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel
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 M.O.P Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel 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 Date White Mother of Pearl 8+2 Diamond Accent Dial 2 Tone Oyster Band
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Date 34mm White Mother of Pearl 8+2 Diamond Accent Dial 2 Tone Oyster Band 15223
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
$49,000
Dm 1.42 in L 1.42 in
Rolex Day-Date 18K WG White Gold Ombre Blue Dial Diamond 18038 Auto Watch, 1982
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 18049 Year: 1982 Serial number: 76xxxxx Reference: C03782 Case: 18K
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Steel Air King with a Custom Red Dial and Original Oyster Bracelet Mid 60s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex Datejust has a custom red dial, made to Rolex of
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom M.O.P Blue Diamond Dial and Custom Bezel 1970'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
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Made Green Dial from 1960's and 70's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Steel O.P Date With Custom Made M.O.P Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1960'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 O.P Date With Custom Made M.O.P Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel O.P Date With Custom Made M.O.P 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 Oyster 6244 c1952
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Oyster 6244 Circa 1952 Manual Wind Ivory Honeycomb Dial Vintage Collectors Piece A rare
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Explorer Precision 6298
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage 36mm stainless steel Explorer Precision by Rolex. Features a black refinished dial with
Stainless Steel
Rolex for Tiffany and Co Oyster Perpetual Date 15210 Dark Blue Dial Watch
By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date for Tiffany & Co. with a rare co-signed dark blue dial in 34mm
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Explorer 5504 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 36mm Explorer crafted in stainless steel by Rolex. Features a matte black dial with arabic
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer Precision Vintage Steel 6352
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage 36mm stainless steel Explorer Precision by Rolex. Features a black dial with applied hour
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1501
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 34mm stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Date by Rolex. Featuring a blue dial with applied hour
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex GMT-Master 1675 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage stainless steel GMT-Master by Rolex. Featuring a matte black dial with applied hour
Stainless Steel
Rolex, Oyster Precision. Men's wristwatch. Approx. 1960s.
By Rolex
Located in bronshoj, DK
Rolex, Oyster Precision. Men's wristwatch. Dial in silver. Approx. 1960s. Steel chain with folding
Rolex Chameleon 8788 Precision 18k WG Fluted Bezel 1962
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
silver dial with classic Rolex minimalist design Paired with an original-style Rolex Chameleon leather
Rolex Vintage Datejust Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird 36mm 1625
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A men's Turn-O-Graph wristwatch in stainless steel and yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a champagne
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
1990 Rolex Day Date Coral Ref. 18238 (Full Set)
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Coral, the King of Stone dials Rolex hasn't left a stone unturned when it comes to the selection
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Lady Precision 1950s Cocktail Dress Watch Manual Wind RA757
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed white dial, applied baton index
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT Master Stainless Steel Blue Red Bezel, Ref 1675
By Rolex
Located in Queens, NY
Rolex GMT Master Stainless Steel Blue Red Bezel, reference no. 1675 with black dial, luminous
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust Ruby Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
*** Additional Rolex diamond dial & Gold Bezel included as seen in photos. Original Rolex Box included.
Diamond, Ruby
$6,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.48 in W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16220 Datejust Mens 1980s 36mm Automatic RA761
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
running condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial, applied
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref 16220 Mens 1980s 36mm Automatic RA761B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
running condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial, applied
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Mens 34mm 1960s Vintage Automatic RA461C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial, applied baton index
Stainless Steel
$7,920
H 0.48 in W 1.42 in
Rolex 16000 Oyster Perpetual Datejust Mens 36mm 1980s Vintage Automatic RA762C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
! Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial, applied baton index hour
Stainless Steel
Daytona ZENITH 16520 Patrizzi Black Dial Mens Watch Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Daytona 16520 Men's Watch. This watch features a 40mm stainless steel case
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust 80s Ref 16233 Automatic Gold Two Tone Champagne
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
the signed Rolex crown, dial, movement, and caseback. Both the dial and case are in great cosmetic
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona 16519 'Zenith' 18K White Gold MOP Diamond W/Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Daytona White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch 16519. Officially certified
18k Gold
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Mens 1960s 34mm Vintage Automatic RA461B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial, applied baton index
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Steel 1500 Auto Gilt Black 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Gilt Dial From The Mid-Century Gilt dials represent a specific moment in Rolex history, a method
Steel, Stainless Steel
ROLEX CELLINI Vintage Ladies Ref. 6691 18K Gold & Factory Diamond Watch
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
hallmarks Dimensions: 25mm diameter (excluding crown), 35mm long Dial: White, signed Rolex Cellni
White Gold
$6,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.48 in W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16000 Datejust 36mm Mens 1980s Vintage Automatic RA762B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
condition! Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial, applied baton index
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA716
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, unrestored Rolex signed silver dial, applied baton
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Persian Numbers 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
Vintage Rolex Datejust Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Two Tone Gold Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Steel (two-tone) Case Size: 36mm Movement: Automatic (Rolex Calibre, Oyster Perpetual) Dial: Champagne
18k Gold
Rolex 6827 Oyster Datejust 18k Solid Gold 30mm 1980s Midsize Automatic RA732B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, 18k solid gold Men's midsize Rolex ref.6827 Oyster Perpetual Date automatic, c
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 5500 Air King Precision Mens 1970s 34mm Automatic RA754S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Men's Rolex Perpetual 5500 "Air King" Prevision automatic, c.1978, all-stainless
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster perpetual Datejust 16233 18k SS Mens 1990s 36mm Automatic RA769B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 16233 Datejust automatic with 18k gold bezel
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ref 1510 Oyster Perpetual Date Mens 35mm 1980s Vintage Automatic RA753C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed dial, applied baton index hour markers
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ref 6084 Oyster Perpetual 1950s Mens 34mm Automatic Bubble Back RA715C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6084 bubble back automatic watch, c.1952, in
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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The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
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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.
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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.