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Rolex Datejust Diamond/Emerald Bezel Champagne Stick Dial Two Tone Bracelet
Rolex Datejust Diamond/Emerald Bezel Champagne Stick Dial Two Tone Bracelet

Rolex Datejust Diamond/Emerald Bezel Champagne Stick Dial Two Tone Bracelet

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 36mm Datejust 16013 Diamond/Emerald Bezel Champagne Stick Dial Two Tone Jubilee Watch

Category

1990s Swiss Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Champagne Color String Diamond Accent Dial
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Champagne Color String Diamond Accent Dial

Rolex Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Champagne Color String Diamond Accent Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Men's Rolex 36mm Datejust 16013 Two Tone Jubilee Champagne Color String Diamond Accent Dial Bezel

Category

1990s Swiss Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Women's Rolex Datejust Jubilee Red Vignette Dial Diamond Accent Watch 69173
Women's Rolex Datejust Jubilee Red Vignette Dial Diamond Accent Watch 69173

Women's Rolex Datejust Jubilee Red Vignette Dial Diamond Accent Watch 69173

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Red Vignette Color Dial Diamond Accent RT Bezel + Lugs

Category

1990s Swiss Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel White Color Dial with Baguette Diamond
Rolex Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel White Color Dial with Baguette Diamond

Rolex Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel White Color Dial with Baguette Diamond

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone White Color Dial with 8+2 Diamond Accent

Category

1990s Swiss Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Purple Dial, 1970's
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Purple Dial, 1970's

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Purple Dial, 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

Category

1970s Swiss Modernist Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Steel

1988 Rolex Datejust 36 16013 Two-Tone Auto Champagne Diamond Dial 36mm
1988 Rolex Datejust 36 16013 Two-Tone Auto Champagne Diamond Dial 36mm

1988 Rolex Datejust 36 16013 Two-Tone Auto Champagne Diamond Dial 36mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex aesthetics. Elevated Brilliance: The Factory Diamond Dial This specific reference is elevated by

Category

1980s Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

1995 Rolex Explorer II 16570 Stainless Steel Polar White Dial Automatic 40mm
1995 Rolex Explorer II 16570 Stainless Steel Polar White Dial Automatic 40mm

1995 Rolex Explorer II 16570 Stainless Steel Polar White Dial Automatic 40mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

with a fixed 24-hour steel bezel and a 40mm case. This 1995 example features the Polar white dial

Category

1990s Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Two-Tone Submariner Gold Dial with Sapphire & Diamond Indexes Ref. 16613
Rolex Two-Tone Submariner Gold Dial with Sapphire & Diamond Indexes Ref. 16613

Rolex Two-Tone Submariner Gold Dial with Sapphire & Diamond Indexes Ref. 16613

By Rolex

Located in Central & Western District, HK

Brand: Rolex Model: 16613 Year: 1996 Serial number: T2xxxxx Reference: OT2888 Case: Show sign of

Category

1990s Swiss Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Glossy Gilt Explorer Dial 5513 Steel Automatic Watch, 1964
Rolex Submariner Glossy Gilt Explorer Dial 5513 Steel Automatic Watch, 1964

Rolex Submariner Glossy Gilt Explorer Dial 5513 Steel Automatic Watch, 1964

By Rolex

Located in Central & Western District, HK

seen Rolex signature design the 3,6,9 known to be the explorer dial as it is frequently seen on the

Category

1960s Swiss Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Day-Date 18038 18K YG Matte Blue Factory Diamond Dial 1986
Rolex Day-Date 18038 18K YG Matte Blue Factory Diamond Dial 1986

Rolex Day-Date 18038 18K YG Matte Blue Factory Diamond Dial 1986

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

solid gold Rolex President, elevated by a seldom-seen factory dial configuration. It’s a watch that is

Category

1980s Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Original Dial Ca 1970 /80's
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Original Dial Ca 1970 /80's

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Original Dial Ca 1970 /80's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL

Category

1980s Swiss Modern Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Green Dial, Early 1970's
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Green Dial, Early 1970's

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Green Dial, Early 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

the movement. This classic vintage Roles has a custom green dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland

Category

1970s Swiss Modern Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex President Quartz Day-Date Factory Diamond Dial 18k Gold
Vintage Rolex President Quartz Day-Date Factory Diamond Dial 18k Gold

Vintage Rolex President Quartz Day-Date Factory Diamond Dial 18k Gold

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Rolex Day Date Original Diamond Dial 18k Solid Gold Mint Condition 1982 with box and papers

Category

1980s Swiss Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Original Charcoal Dial from, 1970's
Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Original Charcoal Dial from, 1970's

Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Original Charcoal Dial from, 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601

Category

1970s Swiss Modern Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Stainless Steel

Women's Vintage Rolex Datejust Two Tone White Roman Numeral Dial 68273
Women's Vintage Rolex Datejust Two Tone White Roman Numeral Dial 68273

Women's Vintage Rolex Datejust Two Tone White Roman Numeral Dial 68273

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Women's Vintage Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone White Roman Numeral Dial 68273 This watch is in like

Category

1990s Swiss Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

1988 Rolex Submariner 168000 Triple Zero 904L Steel Auto Black Dial 40mm
1988 Rolex Submariner 168000 Triple Zero 904L Steel Auto Black Dial 40mm

1988 Rolex Submariner 168000 Triple Zero 904L Steel Auto Black Dial 40mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

printing error on the dial where the S in Submariner resembles a Z, leading to its designation among

Category

1980s Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King Custom Diamond Dial, 1970s
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King Custom Diamond Dial, 1970s

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King Custom Diamond Dial, 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

Ref 1005 has a custom made Orange diamond dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland specifications. All the

Category

1970s Swiss Modern Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Lavender Dial Circa 1970's
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Lavender Dial Circa 1970's

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Lavender Dial Circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to "Rolex of

Category

1970s Swiss Modern Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex President Brown Dial Diamond 18K Day Date Watch Ref 18038
Rolex President Brown Dial Diamond 18K Day Date Watch Ref 18038

Rolex President Brown Dial Diamond 18K Day Date Watch Ref 18038

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Handsome, hardly ever worn Gentlemen’s Rolex President Day Date watch, Ref 18038 dated late 1986.It

Category

1980s Swiss Modern Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rare Rolex NOS Day-Date Green Stella Dial Diamond Set 18048
Rare Rolex NOS Day-Date Green Stella Dial Diamond Set 18048

Rare Rolex NOS Day-Date Green Stella Dial Diamond Set 18048

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A rare NOS yellow gold Day-Date by Rolex from 1980. Featuring a stunning green Stella dial with

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel with Original Rare Charcoal Dial, circa 1960's
Rolex Stainless Steel with Original Rare Charcoal Dial, circa 1960's

Rolex Stainless Steel with Original Rare Charcoal Dial, circa 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL

Category

1960s Swiss Modern Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Exceptional Patinated Dial 1960's
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Exceptional Patinated Dial 1960's

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Exceptional Patinated Dial 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501

Category

1960s Swiss Modernist Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Perpetual Datejust with Original Excellent Silver Dial 1960's
Rolex Steel Perpetual Datejust with Original Excellent Silver Dial 1960's

Rolex Steel Perpetual Datejust with Original Excellent Silver Dial 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601

Category

1960s Swiss Modern Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Air King Blue Dial Diamond Bezel & Lugs Stainless Steel Watch
Rolex Air King Blue Dial Diamond Bezel & Lugs Stainless Steel Watch

Rolex Air King Blue Dial Diamond Bezel & Lugs Stainless Steel Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Air King Blue Dial Diamond Bezel & Lugs Stainless Steel 34mm Watch Watch has been set with

Category

1990s Swiss Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Original Black Dial from 1969
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Original Black Dial from 1969

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Original Black Dial from 1969

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500

Category

1960s Swiss Modern Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Navy Roman Dial Diamond Bezel & Lugs Stainless Steel Watch
Rolex Datejust Navy Roman Dial Diamond Bezel & Lugs Stainless Steel Watch

Rolex Datejust Navy Roman Dial Diamond Bezel & Lugs Stainless Steel Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 36mm Navy Roman Dial Diamond Bezel & Lugs Stainless Steel Watch. This watch features

Category

1980s Swiss Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Black Dial, circa 1970s
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Black Dial, circa 1970s

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Black Dial, circa 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500

Category

1980s Swiss Modern Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1978 Rolex Date 1503 14K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Automatic 34mm
Vintage 1978 Rolex Date 1503 14K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Automatic 34mm

Vintage 1978 Rolex Date 1503 14K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Automatic 34mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex archive that many collectors overlook. While the 18K gold Day-Date and Datejust usually command

Category

1970s Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Original Patinated Black Dial 1958
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Original Patinated Black Dial 1958

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Original Patinated Black Dial 1958

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 6605

Category

1950s Swiss Modern Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Two Tone with Factory Original Dial From 1953
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Two Tone with Factory Original Dial From 1953

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Two Tone with Factory Original Dial From 1953

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6105 METAL

Category

1950s Swiss Modern Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16233 36mm Aqua Blue Dial 18k Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16233 36mm Aqua Blue Dial 18k Yellow Gold Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16233 36mm Aqua Blue Dial 18k Yellow Gold Stainless Steel

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 16233 Serial: W41**** Year: 1995 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material

Category

1990s Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Date Silver Dial Oyster Bracelet Stainless Steel Ladies Watch 69160
Rolex Date Silver Dial Oyster Bracelet Stainless Steel Ladies Watch 69160

Rolex Date Silver Dial Oyster Bracelet Stainless Steel Ladies Watch 69160

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Date Silver Dial Oyster Bracelet Stainless Steel Ladies Watch 69160, Circa 1984, 8 million

Category

1980s Swiss Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Stainless Steel

Women's Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel & Lugs Champagne Dial Two Tone Watch
Women's Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel & Lugs Champagne Dial Two Tone Watch

Women's Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel & Lugs Champagne Dial Two Tone Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Diamond Bezel & Lugs Champagne Dial Two Tone Watch We take great

Category

1980s Swiss Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Silver Dial with Ruby and Diamond Bezel Steel Watch
Rolex Datejust Silver Dial with Ruby and Diamond Bezel Steel Watch

Rolex Datejust Silver Dial with Ruby and Diamond Bezel Steel Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 36mm Datejust Silver Dial with Ruby and Diamond Bezel Steel Watch We take great pride in

Category

1980s Swiss Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Silver Stick Dial with Diamond & Ruby Bezel Steel Watch
Rolex Datejust Silver Stick Dial with Diamond & Ruby Bezel Steel Watch

Rolex Datejust Silver Stick Dial with Diamond & Ruby Bezel Steel Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 31mm Datejust Silver Stick Dial with Diamond & Ruby Bezel Steel Watch We take great pride in

Category

1990s Swiss Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Silver Stick Dial Diamond & Blue Sapphire Bezel Steel Watch
Rolex Datejust Silver Stick Dial Diamond & Blue Sapphire Bezel Steel Watch

Rolex Datejust Silver Stick Dial Diamond & Blue Sapphire Bezel Steel Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust Silver Stick Dial Diamond & Blue Sapphire Bezel Steel Watch We take great pride in

Category

1990s Swiss Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Champagne Index Diamond Dial Bezel/Lugs Two Tone Watch
Rolex Datejust Champagne Index Diamond Dial Bezel/Lugs Two Tone Watch

Rolex Datejust Champagne Index Diamond Dial Bezel/Lugs Two Tone Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 31mm Datejust Champagne Index Diamond Dial Bezel/Lugs Two Tone Watch We take great pride in

Category

1980s European Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust White Roman Dial Two Tone Watch with Blue Sapphires
Rolex Datejust White Roman Dial Two Tone Watch with Blue Sapphires

Rolex Datejust White Roman Dial Two Tone Watch with Blue Sapphires

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 36mm Datejust White Roman Dial Two Tone Watch with Blue Sapphires We take great pride in

Category

1980s Swiss Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Champagne Dial Diamond Lugs Ruby and Diamond Bezel Watch
Rolex Datejust Champagne Dial Diamond Lugs Ruby and Diamond Bezel Watch

Rolex Datejust Champagne Dial Diamond Lugs Ruby and Diamond Bezel Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 31mm Datejust Champagne Dial Diamond Lugs Ruby and Diamond Bezel Watch We take great pride

Category

1980s Swiss Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Silver Dial Diamond Bezel / Lugs Two Tone Ruby Watch
Rolex Datejust Silver Dial Diamond Bezel / Lugs Two Tone Ruby Watch

Rolex Datejust Silver Dial Diamond Bezel / Lugs Two Tone Ruby Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 36mm Datejust Silver Dial Diamond Bezel/Lugs Two Tone Ruby Watch We take great pride in

Category

1980s Swiss Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Women's Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel with Rubies White Roman Dial Watch
Women's Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel with Rubies White Roman Dial Watch

Women's Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel with Rubies White Roman Dial Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Diamond Bezel with Rubies White Roman Dial Watch We take great pride

Category

1990s Swiss Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Women's Rolex Datejust with Diamond Bezel & Champagne Dial Two Tone Watch
Women's Rolex Datejust with Diamond Bezel & Champagne Dial Two Tone Watch

Women's Rolex Datejust with Diamond Bezel & Champagne Dial Two Tone Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust with Diamond Bezel & Champagne Dial Two Tone Watch We take great pride

Category

1990s Swiss Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Cream Pyramid Roman Dial Two Tone Watch
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Cream Pyramid Roman Dial Two Tone Watch

Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Cream Pyramid Roman Dial Two Tone Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 36mm Datejust Diamond Bezel Cream Pyramid Roman Dial Two Tone Watch We take great pride in

Category

1980s Swiss Retro Rolex Dial

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

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Retro Rolex Dial For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the retro rolex dial you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Stainless Steel, Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect retro rolex dial may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Take a look at a retro rolex dial featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also baguette cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a retro rolex dial, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a Retro Rolex Dial?

On average, a retro rolex dial at 1stDibs sells for $6,352, while they’re typically $995 on the low end and $400,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

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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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

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.

Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.