$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6530 Mens 34mm 1950s Automatic w Roulette Date RA765
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rolex signed black dial, applied sword index hour markers, lumed gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping
Stainless Steel
$6,560Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster Ref 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA738
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed champagne dial
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,080Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.26 in
Rolex Precision 9k Gold Mens 1950s 32mm Vintage Manual Wind Dress Watch RA751
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed dial, applied
9k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6634 34mm Gold Capped Mens 1950s Automatic Original RA673
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6634 "Golden Egg" gold-capped automatic, c.1959, all
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini Model 4081 18 Karat Yellow Gold 26mm Manual Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Rolex Model: Cellini 4081 Year: 1976 Material: 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Rolex Black
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,920Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Mens 1960s 35mm 14k SS Diamond Automatic RA742B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Iconic classic, Men's 14k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 diamond dial, luxury
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$5,040Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6530 1950s Mens 34mm Automatic w Roulette Date RA765B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex ref.6530 Oyster Perpetual automatic with roulette date wheel, c.1955
Stainless Steel
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 35mm 14k SS 1960s Mens Diamond Automatic RA742
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rolex signed blue dial, dazzling aftermarket diamond hour markers, silver minute and hour hands
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$14,320Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 35mm 14k Solid Gold Mens 1970s Automatic RA741
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 14k solid gold automatic, c.1978, all
Gold, 14k Gold
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 1960s 34mm Mens Vintage Manual Wind RA670
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref. 6694 manual wind, c.1967, unrestored, all
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Bracelet, late 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic watch the premier house of Rolex is entirely original. The dial
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 Mens Automatic 1960s All Original RA675
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer 14K Yellow Gold Ref. # 1002 1974 "Mint Shape"
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Silver Dial Index #s 14K Y.G., Ref. 1002 Description
Yellow Gold
$6,080Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oyster Precision 6426 14k Gold SS 34mm Mens 1960s Manual Wind RA745
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Rolex Oyster Precision Ref.6426 14k Gold and stainless steel manual hand-wind, c
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Mens Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA575
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rolex signed silver dial, applied baton index hour markers, silver Rolex minute and hour hands, sweeping
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 1960s 34mm Mens Vintage Manual Wind RA670B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref. 6694 manual wind, c.1967, unrestored, in
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Mens Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA575B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial, applied
Stainless Steel
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex 16014 Datejust 36mm 18k White Gold SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA770
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial, applied baton index hour markers, silver minute and hour hands
White Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,320Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster Datejust 16014 36mm 18k White Gold SS Mens 1970s Automatic RA770B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16014 Datejust automatic with 18k white gold bezel, c
White Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,320Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster Ref 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA744
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1601 Datejust automatic with 18k gold bezel, c
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,392Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.19 in
Rolex Oyster Date Ref 6624 18k Solid Gold 1960s Midsize 30mm Automatic RA456R
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage luxury, 18k solid gold Men's midsize Rolex ref.6624 Oyster Perpetual Date automatic, c.1962
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust 18k Gold 36mm Mens 1960s Date Automatic RA701
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless treasure, rare 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.6605 Datejust automatic, c.1960
18k Gold
Rolex Ref 1625 Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird 14k SS Mens 1960s 36mm Automatic RA759C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sporty luxury, Men's 14K gold and stainless steel Rolex Datejust ref 1625 Turn-O-Graph, the
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ref 6426 Oyster Precision 14k Gold SS 34mm Mens 1960s Manual Wind RA745B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Rolex Oyster Precision Ref.6426 14k Gold and stainless steel manual hand-wind
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 35mm Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA604B
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 Date Ref 1501 35mm Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA604
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 Date Ref 1500 35mm Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA602
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial, applied index hour markers
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 Mens Automatic 1960s All Original RA568
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ref 1601 Oyster Datejust 18k W Gold SS 1960s Mens 36mm Automatic RA621C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex 1601 18k white gold and stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 6426 34mm Mens 1950s Manual Wind All Original RA682
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Royal Precision Ref.6426 manual hand-wind, c.1976, all
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 35MM Mens Automatic 1960s Vintage RA568B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial, applied
Stainless Steel
$7,019 / item
Dm 1.03 in
Role Datejust Vintage Fluted Bezel Diamond Lugs White Roman Numeral Dial 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel With Lugs White Roman Numeral Dial 69173
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
14k Yellow Gold Rolex Circa 1955 Precision Watch Hand Wound Cal. 1210 Movement
By Rolex
Located in Providence, RI
visible under magnification -Band is Genuine Leather Hadley Royal 18L, NOT Rolex brand -Dial condition
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Machined Bezel, 1960'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 Precision 14k Solid Gold Mens Manual Wind Dress Watch 1950s Vintage RA709
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed two tone dial
14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 6022 Mens 1950s Manual Hand Wind All Original RA676
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Rolex ref.6022 Oyster Precision hand-wind dress watch, c.1952, all original
Stainless Steel
$6,320Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.38 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1505 14k SS Mens 1970s 35mm Automatic w Paper RA737
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed dial
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 34mm 14k Solid Gold Mens 1970s Automatic RA692
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed gold dial
14k Gold
$9,520Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex 18k Solid Gold Ref 8940 Mens 1960s 36mm Manual Wind Dress Watch RA706
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, Rolex signed gold dial
18k Gold
$5,360Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.38 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 35mm 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s Automatic RA624B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's 14k and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1500 Date automatic, c.1974
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 35mm 14k SS Mens 1970s Automatic RA624
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's 14k and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1500 Date automatic, c.1974
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k SS 1970s Mens Vintage Automatic RA620B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial, applied baton index hour markers, silver minute and hour hands, sweeping
White Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,312Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex 16014 Datejust 36mm 18k White Gold SS Mens Automatic 1970s Vintage RA613
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial, applied baton index hour markers, lumed silver minute and hour hands
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Vintage Automatic RA615
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed gold dial, applied baton index hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Vintage Automatic RA615
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed gold dial, applied baton index hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic w Roulette Wheel RA625
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed tropical dial, applied sword
Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic w Roulette Wheel RA625
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed tropical dial, applied sword index hour markers
Rolex Cellini Ref 4014 18k Gold 1970s Mens Midsize 23mm x 30mm Dress Watch RA730
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed dial, applied baton
Gold, 18k Gold
$11,920Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 14k Gold Automatic Diamond Bezel 1960s RA412
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Gorgeous Rolex signed black dial, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date display at
14k Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Datejust, circa 1970 with Custom Carbonized Case and Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a unique Rolex with a custom designed dial and
Rolex President Day Date 1803 18k Solid Gold 1970s Mens Diamond Automatic RA659
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, in excellent working condition! Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed dial
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Ref 6901 18k Solid Gold Lady Datejust 26mm Automatic 1970s RA630
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex black dial, applied baton index hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Ref 1505 Oyster Date 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s 35mm Automatic w Paper RA737B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Rolex ref 1505 Oyster Perpetual Date automatic with original tag and paper, c
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
$9,360Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.38 in
Mens Rolex Ref 1503 Oyster Perpetual Date 18k Gold Automatic 1960s Rjc156r
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed gold dial, applied gold indice hour
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Set Automatic 1980s RA548
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamond dial and bezel, dare to dazzle with this gorgeous timepiece from Rolex. THE FINEST AND MOST
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Zephyr Ref 1029 18k Solid Gold 1970s Mens Automatic w Diamond Bezel RA698
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
excellent working condition! Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed dial, gilt
18k Gold
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Set Automatic 1980s RA548B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust automatic
18k Gold, Yellow 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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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.