Vintage 1987 Rolex Oysterquartz DJ 17013 Two-Tone Champagne Dial Quartz 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Different Kind Of Rolex The Oysterquartz was Rolex's answer to the technological revolution of the 1970s.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16233 Blue Vignette Diamond Dial 18K Gold Steel Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16233 Serial: W929*** Year: 1997 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yell...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Factory Original Charcoal Dial circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36m...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original 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
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 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 Perpetual Datejust with Custom Finished Purple Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 4...
Rolex Steel Datejust with Exceptional Factory Original Silvered Dial circa 1970s
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 X Diameter 36m...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Pearlmaster 69298 29mm Siberite Diamond Dial Bezel Band 18K Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69298 Serial: X463*** Year: 1991 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust Pearlmaster Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold with Factory Diamonds ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1999 26mm Rolex Presidential 18K Gold with Champagne Dial and Fluted Bezel.
By Rolex
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Box / Certification: Includes Rolex Box / Rolex Paper. Warranty: Includes One (1) Year Limited Service Warranty.
18k 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 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
Vintage 1970 Rolex Lady Datejust 6516 Steel Grey Sunburst Dial Automatic 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This particular watch, with its durable steel construction and versatile grey dial, makes for a perfect daily companion. It carries the full weight of Rolex history in a proportion t...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Factory Original Charcoal Dial circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36m...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Orange Dial, Diamond Markers, 1960s
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 Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Yellow Dial, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house.
Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King With Custom Orange Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King / Reference 5500 / 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm Length X 34mm ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Green 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.
Rolex Mini Datejust 26mm 69173G Champagne Big Diamond Dial SS/YG 1999
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2112 Brand Rolex Model Datejust Reference 69173G Year 1999 Dial Champagne Big Diamond Dial Case Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Diameter 26mm Length ...
Rolex Datejust Two-Tone Blue Blue Vignette Diamond Dial 16013 Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Two-Tone Blue Blue Vignette Diamond Dial 16013
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Day-Date 18k Gold Red Vignette Dial Frosted Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date 18k Gold Red Vignette Dial Frosted Watch 18038
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date Genuine Diamonds Black Roman Dial Presidential Bracelet 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date 18038 Genuine Diamonds Black Roman Dial Presidential Bracelet
Diamond, Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Navy Blue Diamond Accent Dial Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Navy Blue Diamond Accent Dial Automatic Watch 16030
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Grey Roman Dial Jubilee Bracelet Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Diamond Bezel Grey Roman Dial Jubilee Bracelet 16014 Watch
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 68274 SS Oyster Bracelet & Diamond Bezel Black Stick Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust SS Oyster Bracelet & Diamond Bezel Black Stick Dial 68274
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady-Datejust Cream Arabic Jubilee Dial Two Tone Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Cream Arabic Jubilee Dial Two Tone Watch 69173
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 68274 Diamond Bezel Black Color Dial Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Diamond Bezel Black Color Dial Stainless Steel Watch 68274
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady-Datejust Diamond Bezel & Lugs Cream Jubilee Stick Dial 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Diamond Bezel & Lugs Cream Jubilee Stick Dial 69173
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Silver Roman Dial Diamond + Sapphire Stainless Steel Watch 69174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Datejust Silver Roman Dial Diamond + Sapphire Stainless Steel Watch 69174
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Silver Stick Dial with Sapphire & Diamond Bezel + Lugs 69174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Datejust Silver Stick Dial with Sapphire & Diamond Bezel + Lugs 69174
Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Blue Vignette Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Ladies Watch 69160
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Datejust Blue Vignette Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Ladies Watch 69160
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 69173 White Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial with Emeralds
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Datejust White Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial with Emeralds 69173
Diamond, Emerald, Stainless Steel
Rolex 36mm Datejust Oyster SS White Dial\ Diamond Bezel & Shoulders 16030
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust SS White Dial\ Diamond Bezel & Shoulders\ Oyster Bracelet 16030
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 68274 SS White Dial\ Diamond Bezel & Shoulders Oyster Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust SS White Dial\ Diamond Bezel & Shoulders Oyster Bracelet 68274
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Navy Blue Roman Numeral Dial Oyster Perpetual Model 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Navy Blue Roman Numeral Dial Oyster Perpetual Model 16014
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs Silver Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Ladies 26mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs Silver Dial 69173
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust Cream Pyramid Dial with Ruby & Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex Datejust 69173 26mm Cream Pyramid Dial with Ruby & Diamond Bezel
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Finished Mother of Pearl Dial 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Black Dial Baguette 6&9 Diamond Bezel & Lugs 'Shoulders'
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Black Dial Baguette 6&9 Diamond Bezel & Lugs (Shoulders) 16014
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 68274 Silver Stick Dial with Fluted Bezel Deployment Buckle
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Silver Stick Dial with Fluted Bezel Deployment Buckle 68274
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Blue Diamond Dial with Sapphire & Diamond Bezel Jubilee Band
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Blue Diamond Dial with Sapphire & Diamond Bezel Jubilee Band 16014
Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Silver Floral Dial Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Silver Floral Dial Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel Jubilee Bracelet 16014
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Diamond Day Date with Green Pearl Dial Roman Numerals Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Diamond Day Date with Green Pearl Dial Roman Numerals 36mm Watch 18038
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust SS Natural Diamonds Bezel & Lugs White Roman Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex White Roman Dial 36mm Datejust Stainless Steel Natural Diamonds Bezel & Lugs 16030
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Black Roman Dial Diamond Bezel Ss Jubilee Bracelet 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Black Roman Dial Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel Jubilee Bracelet 16014
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Champagne Diamond Dial Bezel with Emeralds and Diamond Lugs
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Champagne Diamond Dial Bezel with Emeralds and Diamond Lugs 68273
Diamond, Stainless Steel, Gold
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Two Tone Watch 69173 Arabic Champagne Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Diamond Bezel Two Tone Watch Arabic Champagne Dial 69173
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust White Color Dial Stainless Steel Watch with Diamonds & Rubies
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Datejust White Color Dial Stainless Steel Watch with Diamonds & Rubies 69160
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Blue Diamond Dial Bezel with Sapphires and Diamond Lugs
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Blue Diamond Dial Bezel with Sapphires and Diamond Lugs 68274
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Blue Vignette Diamond Dial with Sapphires and Diamonds 68274
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Blue Vignette Diamond Dial with Sapphires and Diamonds Watch 68274
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Presidential 18kt Gold Pink Baguette Diamond Dial Fluted Bezel 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Presidential 18kt Gold Pink 8+2 Diamond Dial Fluted Bezel 18038
Diamond, Gold
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Black Roman Dial w/ Diamond & Emerald Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel Black Roman Dial with Diamond & Emerald Bezel 16030
Diamond, Emerald, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Champagne Index Dial Two Tone Watch with Emeralds & Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Champagne Index Dial Two Tone Watch with Emeralds & Diamonds 68273
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Green Dial with Emeralds & Diamonds Two Tone Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Green Dial with Emeralds & Diamonds Two Tone Watch Jubilee Band 16013
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust White Roman Numeral Dial Sapphire Diamond Bezel 16013 Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust White Roman Numeral Dial Sapphire + Diamond Bezel Two Tone Watch 16013
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust White Dial Diamond & Ruby Bezel Ladies Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex White Stick Dial 26mm Datejust Diamond & Ruby Bezel Ladies Stainless Steel Watch 69160
Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel
Women's Rolex Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Champagne Index Dial Watch 68273
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Champagne Index Dial Bezel + Lugs + Sapphire 68273
Diamond, 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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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.
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.