Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Celebration" Dial circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
You can only get this rating when all the mechanical parts are original. This dial is called the "celebration dial" and it is offered on some select Rolex model.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Yellow Dial 1970s
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 Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm "Lug Tip to Lu...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm "Lug Tip to Lu...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Steel Silver Dial Manual 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The smooth bezel and silver dial present a classic aesthetic that is both understated and endlessly versatile.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm "Lug Tip to Lu...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond Lugs Champagne Dial Two Tone Women's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Champagne Dial Diamond Lugs Ruby and Diamond Bezel Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone pro...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Women's Rolex Datejust Champagne Dial Diamond and Emerald Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Champagne Dial Diamond and Emerald Bezel Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone profe...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Silver Roman Dial Diamond + Sapphire Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Datejust Silver Roman Dial Diamond + Sapphire Stainless Steel Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone p...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Silver Dial Custom Diamond Bezel Steel Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Datejust Silver Dial Custom Diamond Bezel Steel Ladies Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone profess...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
1986 Rolex Date 15053 18K Gold & Stainless Steel Wristwatch Buckley Dial
By Rolex
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Rolex Date ref: 15053 34mm with 18k and stainless steel Jubilee bracelet and buckley dial.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1996 Rolex Daytona 16520 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 40mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Introduced in 1988, it was the first automatic Daytona, powered by the legendary Zenith El Primero movement, which Rolex heavily modified to its own exacting standards.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking Original Dial Manual Watch, circa 1952
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 3/4 Size Precision / Oyster Speedking METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA: 1953 DIMENSIONS: Length 36mm X Diameter 30mm M...
Rolex Datejust White Dial Diamond & Ruby Bezel Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Datejust White Dial Diamond & Custom Set Ruby/Diamond Bezel, Diamonds lugs Stainless Steel Watch We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable c...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm "Lug Tip to Lu...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Steel Date Model 1501 Black Dial Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1957 Rolex Reference 1501 Date Model Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 3 Piece Stainless Steel case with Engine Turned Bezel, Caliber 1560, 26 Jewel Automatic, Self winding movement, Desira...
Steel
Rolex Datejust 1601 Silver Piepan Dial 18k WG Fluted Bezel 1973
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Datejust 1601 Silver Piepan Dial 18k WG Fluted Bezel 1973 SKU 1906 Brand Rolex Model Datejust Reference 1601 Year 1973 Dial Silver Piepan Dial Case Steel and 18k White Gold ...
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 / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1964 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diamet...
Stainless Steel
1975 Rolex Air-King 5500 Stainless Steel Cream Dial Automatic 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Purest Form Of Rolex The reference 5500 Air-King is a direct link to the foundational principles of Rolex.
Steel, Stainless Steel
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.1974 Model: Cellini Year: c. 1974 Material: 18K White Gold Dial: Rare Blue Vignette ...
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Dark Blue Sunburst Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Date / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Mini Datejust 26mm 69173 Champagne Dial TT YG/SS 1987
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Mini Datejust 69173 – 26mm – Champagne Dial – Two-Tone Yellow Gold & Steel – 1987 SKU 1931 Available exclusively at Classic Time Club, Sydney — your trusted destination for rar...
Rolex Datejust 79173 Champgane Dial 18K YG/SS A7 Serial 1999
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Datejust 79173 Champgane Dial 18K YG/SS A7 Serial 1999 SKU 1874 Brand Rolex Model Datejust Reference 69173G Year 1999 Dial Champagne Dial Case Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Bracel...
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.
Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust Stainless Steel Black Dial Jubilee Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Stainless Steel Black Color Dial Jubilee Bracelet 69174.
Diamond, 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 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 3...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Ladies Rolex 14K Yellow Gold Square Dial Mesh Bracelet Watch – Serviced
By Rolex
Located in Media, PA
Featuring a classic mid-century square dial with baton hour markers, simple gold hands, and the iconic Rolex crown logo.
Yellow Gold
1979 Rolex Submariner Date 1680 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 40mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Last Of The Matte Dial Subs The Reference 1680 is a foundational watch, marking the first time Rolex added a date complication to its legendary Submariner line.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Dial circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 5500 / 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Dia...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Non-Date Vintage Stainless Steel Matte Black Dial 5513
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Submariner Non-Date Vintage Men's Wristwatch, matte black dial with hour markers, a stainless steel bi-directional rotating bezel with a black beze...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Custom Diamond Bezel, Pave Roman Numerals Dial 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Custom Diamond Bezel, Pave Roman Numerals Dial 16014 This watch is in like new condition.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Presidential 18kt Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 68278
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Presidential 18kt Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 68278 This watch is in like new condition.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Custom Diamond Bezel, Red Diamond Roman Dial 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Custom Diamond Bezel, Red Diamond Roman Dial 16014 This watch is in like new condition.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
1984 Rolex Explorer II 16550 Spider Rail Dial Men's Watch #23711
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
The dial also features what is know to collectors as the "rail dial".
Steel
Rolex Oyster Date 15200 Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Silver Dial Strap
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15200 automatic watch in stainless steel featuring a 34mm case with clean silver dial, applied baton hour markers, three-hand configuration, and d...
Stainless Steel
Rolex OP Date 1501 34mm 18K Gold Black Gloss Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date featuring rare petroleum black gloss dial in 34mm 18K yellow gold case with engine-turned bezel and Oyster bracelet.
18k Gold
Vintage 1987 Rolex Datejust Lady 69173 Two ToneAutomatic Champagne Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
It is balanced, familiar, and unmistakably Rolex. At 26mm, the proportions are correct for the era.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Classic Steel Datejust with Original Dial and Machined Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm x Diamet...
Vintage Rolex Datejust 36mm in Steel & Gold, White Jubilee Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
This example is distinguished by its desirable factory white Jubilee motif dial, displaying the repeating ROLEX pattern and adorned with brilliant-cut diamond hour markers framed in ...
Diamond, Gold, Steel
Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Silver Color Diamond Dial 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Custom Silver Diamond Dial. Two Tone Watch with Jubilee Band 16013 This watch is in like new condition.
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust SS Tahitian MOP Dial with Diamonds Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Tahitian Mother of Pearl Dial with Diamonds Automatic Stainless Steel Watch 16014.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1973 Rolex Oyster Precision 6426 Manual Silver Sunburst Dial 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Pure Manual Expression The 6426 represents the most stripped-back version of the Rolex Oyster. By removing the date window and the automatic winding rotor, Rolex achieved a thinne...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Dial circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex 6305 RED Datejust Rare TROPICAL DIAL Stainless Steel 36mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6305 Vintage Rolex Serial: 572** Year: 1960 Model: Rolex Datejust ("Red" Datejust) Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: S...
Stainless Steel
1961 Rolex Oysterdate 6694 Gold Plated Silver Sunburst Dial Manual 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Entry To The Oyster Case The reference 6694 is a cornerstone of the vintage Rolex world, representing the classic manual-wind Oysterdate.
Gold Plate
Rolex Vintage Datejust Steel & 14k Rose Gold Grey Slate Dial 1601
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage Rolex Datejust reference 1601 in stainless steel and 14k rose gold.
Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel, 14k Gold
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Unique Dark Blue Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm "Lug Tip to ...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1999 Rolex Submariner 14060 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 40mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Purist's Choice This 1999 example of the 14060 comes from a period when Rolex perfected the modern Submariner aesthetic while retaining classic proportions.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 1603 'Ghost' Gray Dial 3.5m Serial 1979 Full Set
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Datejust 1603 “Ghost Dial” — 3.5M Serial, 1979 (Full Set) A perfect blend of subtle patina and vintage soul, this 1979 Rolex Datejust 1603 stands out with its mesmerizing matt...
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Diamond Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies President Datejust 79178 Cream Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 79178 Serial: A113*** Year: 1999 Model: Ladies President Datejust Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Cream Ro...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date Oysterquartz 19018 36mm Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 19018 Serial: 579**** Year: 1979 Model: Rolex Oysterquartz Day Date Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: 18k Yellow Gold Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Mickey" Dial circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length "Lug Tip to Lug T...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster with Custom Made Blue Dial and Diamond Baguette Markers
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster / Reference 6426 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm "Lug Tip to Lug ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Cellini 3801 Silver Dial 26mm 18K White Gold Vintage Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Its 26mm by 23mm cushion-shaped case is paired with an integrated Florentine-finished mesh bracelet, creating a seamless silhouette characteristic of Rolex's early Cellini collection...
Gold
Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Blue Dial Steel 1977 Leather Strap Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision reference 6694 features a striking blue dial with applied gold-tone baton indices, gold Rolex crown logo, and a date aperture at 3 o'clock, ho...
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 Oysterdate with Custom Made "Mickey" Dial circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length "Lug Tip to Lug T...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 1603 Sunburst Gray Non Lume Dial 2.7m Serial 1971
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 1272 Brand Rolex Model Datejust Reference 1603 Year 1971 Dial Gray Non Lume Case Steel and 18k White Gold Fluted Bezel Bracelet Leather Strap Diameter 36mm Length N/A Movement Au...
Rolex Stainless Steel Classic Oysterdate with Original Dial, circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x Diameter ...
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.
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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.