Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Black Dial Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
aftermarket diamonds (non-Rolex), and there are no noticeable scratches or blemishes, making it almost
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Blue Stick Dial Ruby / Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
aftermarket diamonds (non-Rolex), and there are no noticeable scratches or blemishes, making it almost
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Black Index Dial Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
aftermarket diamonds (non-Rolex), and there are no noticeable scratches or blemishes, making it almost
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Grey Roman Dial Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
aftermarket diamonds (non-Rolex), and there are no noticeable scratches or blemishes, making it almost
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Salmon Roman Dial Diamonds / Sapphires Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
aftermarket diamonds (non-Rolex), and there are no noticeable scratches or blemishes, making it almost
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Salmon Roman Dial Diamond Bezel Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
aftermarket diamonds (non-Rolex), and there are no noticeable scratches or blemishes, making it almost
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust White Roman Dial Diamond Bezel Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
aftermarket diamonds (non-Rolex), and there are no noticeable scratches or blemishes, making it almost
Diamond, Stainless Steel
1989 Rolex Day Date Pavee Dial With Sapphires Ref. 18388
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
setting on the bezel as well as on the lugs. The watch features a beautiful Pavee dial with Sapphire
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex 18K Gold DateJust 28mm Diamond Bezel & Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Perpetual DateJust with Aftermarket Diamond Wrist Watch. 28mm dial Rolex all 18k
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Blue Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust Silver Textured Dial w/Jubilee Bracelet Ref. 1601
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 1601 Year: 1971 Serial number: 30xxxxx Reference: C0_ Case: 36mm
Steel
1973 ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Mens Stainless Steel & Diamond Watch - Mint
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
intact. Its Rolex dial has been meticulously restored - the printing could pass as Rolex factory done to
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Precision 22m 18K Gold Champagne Dial Manual Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
with a champagne sunray dial, applied gold baton indices, and Rolex crown logo, with an integral fine
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Navy Blue Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to "Rolex of Switzerland
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Pink Dial 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 Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Purple Dial, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
package. The custom purple dial on this Rolex stands out in a crowd and the watch is always reliable when
Steel
Rolex Daytona 16518 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Daytona 16518 Men's Watch. This watch features a 40mm case made of 18K yellow gold, paired
18k Gold
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Blue "Vignette" Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
on it. If you are looking for a rare and entirely original Rolex with a unique dial, this is the one.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies 26MM Tuxedo Dial Date Wrist Watch in Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Boston, MA
This Rolex Lady Date wristwatch is crafted in stainless steel. The watch features a gray pinstripe
Stainless Steel
$7,199Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Dial Ladies Watch Ref. 6623
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Women's Rolex 6623 Oyster Perpetual vintage ladies wrist watch in stainless steel. Featuring a
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust 6917 Pave Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6917 Serial: 3137*** Year: 1972 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust Case Material: Stainless
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage 1966 Steel Air-king Automatic with Sunburst Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1966 Rolex Air-King Reference 5500. 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster case. Caliber 1520
Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Dark Blue Dial from 1972
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex Datejust has a custom made dark blue dial, made to
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Blue Dial 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
blue dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland rigorous specifications. All the other mechanical parts on this
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Royal with Custom Made Navy Blue Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Royal / Reference 6426 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust 69240 26mm Silver Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69240 Serial: 553*** Year: 1978 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust Case Material: 26mm
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Sage Green Dial 1960s
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 Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual With Original Patinated Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1007 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Finished Dial, circa 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
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Finished 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
Rolex Cellini 5112 18K Yellow Gold White Anniversary Dial Manual 32mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Other Side Of The Crown The Cellini line has always been Rolex’s answer to the pure dress
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini 18K White Gold With Rare Blue Vignette Dial 1974
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex Cellini 18k White Gold Rare Blue Vignette Dial, Manual Wind, Made in Switzerland c
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Celebration" 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
Rolex Stainless Steel Wristwatch with Original Black Dial, circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 1500
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Finished Dial, circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
dial. This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Custom Orange Dial, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 69173 Steel Yellow Gold White Roman Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Datejust Steel and Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 69173 features a white Roman dial. It is an
Steel
$35,100 / item
Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Presidential Chocolate Roman Diamond Dial Natural Diamonds Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Presidential with Chocolate Roman Diamond Dial 18038 Natural Diamonds
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 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 Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 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 Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Yellow Dial 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to
Stainless Steel
1981 Rolex Air King 5500 Silver Dial 34mm Watch Stainless #25018
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1981 Rolex Air King Model: 5500 Serial: 6559514 Stainless steel case - 34mm in diameter Silver
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Celebration" 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
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Celebration" 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
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Orange Dial, 1960s
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 Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Finished Green Dial, 1960s
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 68274 Women's Vintage Two Tone Champagne Stick Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Vintage Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Champagne Stick Dial 68274
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Presidential 18kt Gold Champagne Roma Dial Diamond Bezel 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Presidential 18kt Gold Champagne Roma Dial Diamond Bezel 18038
Diamond, Gold
Rolex Datejust Women's Vintage Two Tone Black Color Dial 68273
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Vintage Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Black Color Dial 68273
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Chocolate Diamond Dial & Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Datejust Chocolate Diamond Dial & Diamond Bezel 16013
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex DayDate Blue Vignette Roman Diamond Dial Custom Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm DayDate Blue Vignette Roman Diamond Dial Custom Watch 18038
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 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 Datejust Diamond Bezel Champagne Roman Dial Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Diamond Bezel Champagne Roman Dial Two Tone Watch 16013
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Watch Silver Dial with Roman Numerals
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust 16030 Stainless Steel Watch Silver Dial with Roman Numerals
Stainless Steel
Rolex Presidential 18kt Gold Champagne Baguette Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Presidential 18kt Gold Champagne 8+2 Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 18038
Diamond, Gold
Rolex Datejust Salmon Roman Dial with Diamonds & Sapphires Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Salmon Roman Dial with Diamonds & Sapphires Stainless Steel Ladies Watch 68274
Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 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
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.
The black-and-white Rolex Daytona is arguably the most famous panda-style watch.
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.