Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1976 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 Blue Sunburst Dial 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Special Dial On A Classic Frame The reference 1002 is the purest distillation of the Rolex
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1971 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 Stainless Steel Silver Dial 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Essential Vintage Oyster The reference 1002 is the purest expression of the Rolex Oyster
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Mens 1960s 34mm Vintage Automatic RA461B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Ref.1002 Oyster perpetual automatic, c.1967, in excellent working
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA716
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Rolex Ref.1002 Men's Oyster automatic, c.1965, in excellent working condition
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Mens 1960s 34mm Automatic All Original RA461
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Ref.1002 Oyster perpetual all-stainless steel automatic, c.1967, all
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
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm Mens 14k SS Automatic 1960s Vintage RA570B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury classic, Men's Rolex Ref.1002 Oyster perpetual automatic 14k solid gold bezel, c
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 34mm Mens 14k SS Automatic 1960s All Original RA570
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury classic, Men's Rolex Ref.1002 Oyster perpetual automatic 14k solid gold bezel, c
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference #:1002. Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 3.5 Million Serial Men's Auto
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference #:1002. Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 3.5 Million Serial Men's Auto
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference #:1002. Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 3.5 Million Serial Men's Auto
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference #: 1002. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 34
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference #: 1002. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 34
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 1002 Stainless Steel Watch, 1965
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1965 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1002 Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4345 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Model Ref: 1002 Age: Gender: Mens Complete
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 1002, Men, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex - Oyster Perpetual - 1002 - Men - 1970's Gender: Men Model : Oyster Perpetual Case Diameter
18k Gold
Rolex Ref 1002 1950s Steel Self Winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1957 Rolex Reference 1002 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster case. Caliber
Steel
Rolex Air King Stainless Steel Men's Watch Ref 1002
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Air King Stainless Steel Men's Watch Ref 1002 - Automatic winding, acrylic crystal. Stainless
Rolex Vintage Oyster Perpetual Blue Dial Watch Ref. 1002
By Rolex
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
crystal, screw down crown Band: black leather strap with Rolex stainless steel buckle Dial: blue dial with
Stainless Steel
Rolex 1950s Vintage Ref 1002 Steel Self winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1958 Rolex Reference 1002 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster Case. Caliber
Steel
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Custom Green Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1002, 1980s
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4345 Model Number: 1002 Serial Number: 886**** Condition: 8 - Good Condition Age: 1980's
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Ref 1002 Oyster Perpetual Automatic 1960s Swiss Vintage RA143
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Ref.1002 Air King Oyster perpetual automatic dress watch, c.1976
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Air King 34mm Automatic 1970s Swiss RA442B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Ref.1002 Air King Oyster perpetual automatic dress watch, c.1976, all
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 34mm 18k Automatic Diamond MOP dial 1960s RA382
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Ref.1002 Oyster perpetual automatic with mother of
Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm 14k Gold Automatic 1960s Swiss RA422B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.1002 automatic, c.1966, in
Gold, 14k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm 14k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s RA422
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant luxury, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.1002 automatic, c.1966, in
Gold, 14k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 34mm 18k Automatic MOP dial 1960s Swiss RA382B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dazzling classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Ref.1002 Oyster perpetual automatic with mother of
Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm 18k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s NA110G
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Precision ref.1002 automatic, c.1967, in
Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm 18k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s NA110
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, men's Rolex Oyster Precision ref.1002 automatic, c.1967, in excellent vintage
Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster perpetual Automatic Wristwatch, 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1948 Rolex Oyster perpetual Reference 1002 Wrist Watch 14K yellow Gold 34 MM 2 Piece Oyster
14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Vintage Steel and 14K Automatic Custom Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1962 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 1002, 34 MM Stainless Steel 2 piece case with a 14K
14k Gold, Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic movement. Stainless steel case, 34mm, circa 1960s. with smooth bezel. Silvered dial with baton markers. Pre-owned.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Ref 1002 Yellow Gold Automatic Gents Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Rolex Reference 1002 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 3 piece 14k Yellow Gold water resistant Oyster
14k Gold
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002, Excellent Condition Circa 1961
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual, reference 1002, features a 9k yellow gold 34mm case with
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Custom Green Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Custom Green Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Ref 1002 / 1003 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Custom Green Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Ref 1002 METAL
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel Silver Dial Automatic Watch 1002
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Swiss Only Dial 1002. Minor rust and patins on the dial
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 1002 Air King Pink Dial Automatic, 1970s RA172P
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic in pretty pink, Men's Rolex Oyster Precision ref.1002 "Air-King" automatic, c.1970s
1963 Rolex Explorer Ref 5500-1002, Cal 1530 Automatic S/Steel Mens' Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine, Very Rare & Highly Collectable Rolex Explorer ref 5500 is a timeless luxury, dating from
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Ref 1002 Custom Candy Apple Red Dial, Mid 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Ref. 1002 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch, 1954
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1954 Rolex Reference 1002, 34 MM Stainless Steel 2 piece case. Caliber 1560 Automatic, self
Stainless Steel
Rolex vintage steel self winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1959 Rolex Reference 1002 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster case with screw
Steel
Rolex Vintage Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Bubble Back Style Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Rolex Reference 1002, 34 MM Stainless Steel 2 piece Stainless Steel case with smooth
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Blue Grey Dial Steel Automatic Watch, 1972
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 1002 Year: 1972 Serial number: 35xxxxx Reference: C03649 Case: 34mm
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Automatic Wristwatch, c 1960
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Rolex Reference 1002, 34 MM Stainless Steel 2 piece Stainless Steel case with a 14K
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Air King 5500/1002
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
tag, box and papers. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 5500/1002. Circa 1974. Fine Pre-owned Rolex
Stainless Steel
Rolex 14K YG Oyster Perpetual ref# 1002
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
elongated printed minute indexes characteristic of the area. Watch is powered by Rolex calibre 1570 self
14k Gold
ROLEX Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 1002
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 1002, 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel
18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Chronometer, circa 1971
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref 1002 circa 1971. Featuring 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Chronometer, circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref 1002 circa 1966. Featuring a 34mm diameter case with smooth
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 1002
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch ref 1002 circa 1972. 34mm diameter case with
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 1002
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref 1002 circa 1969. Man’s 34mm diameter case with acrylic crystal and
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual No Date 1002 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with an 18K white gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference #: 1002. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Silver 34
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference #: 1002. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Silver 0
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference #: 1002. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 0 MM
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference #:1002. This Oyster Perpetual 1002 Is iN Excellent Condition For A
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Silver Dial Vintage Steel Men's Watch 1002
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Silver Dial Vintage Steel Mens Watch 1002. Officially certified chronometer
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 1002 Stainless Steel Watch, 1963
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1963 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1002 Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 1002 Stainless Steel Watch, 1960
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1002 Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 1002 with Blue Dial, 1972
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1972 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1002 Stainless Steel watch with Original Blue Dial with
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Silver Dial Vintage Steel Mens Watch 1002
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Silver Dial Vintage Steel Mens Watch 1002. Officially certified chronometer
Silver, Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Silver Dial Vintage Steel Mens Watch 1002
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Silver Dial Vintage Steel Mens Watch 1002. Officially certified chronometer
Steel, Silver
Rolex Datejust 18kt Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Mens Rolex- Datejust Date: 1972 36 mm Preowned Reference: 1600 18kt yellow and stainless steel
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Mid Size Unisex Steel Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Cartier Tank Francaise, Reference 2465 Mid Size Wrist Watch, 25 x 20 M.M. Stainless Steel Water Resistant Case. Quartz Movement, Silvered White Dial with Black Roman Numer...
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Silver Dial
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Oyster Perpetual REFRENCE: 15200 SIZE: 34mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Grey BAND: Jubilee Stainless Steel MOVEMENT: Automatic WRTIST SIZE: Apx. 7.75 Very Good c...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Original Brushed Dial & Solid Link Bracelet 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: Mid-1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diame...
$3,896
H 1.23 in Dm 1.03 in
1981 Ladies Stainless Steel Rolex Datejust 26mm Oyster Bracelet Watch Ref. 6718
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous unisex Rolex Datejust is from 1981 and reference 6718. The automatic self-winding movement runs smoothly and keeps accurate time. The watch remains in excellent overall...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Quickset Datejust with Exceptional Original Silver Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 16014 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 4...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Classic Air King from 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 35m...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 1501 All Original From Mid 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1973 / 74 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42m...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Original White Roman Numeral Dial, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970'S DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Diam...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Original Charcoal Dial, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diame...
Rolex Oyster Precision 6423 Arrowhead Dagger Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rolex Model: Oysterdate Precision Reference number: 6423 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Hand Wind Case Material: Stainless Steel Measurements :34mm diame...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare White Dial, circa 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 15000 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Late 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16233 Jubilee Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16233 Serial: L961*** Year: 1989 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Champagne J...
Stainless Steel
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.1978, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Go...
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Original Dial with Gilded Markers 60's / 70's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Factory House STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's / 70's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length...
Rolex Datejust 36mm White Dial Stainless Steel Automatic Oyster Watch 16200
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust 36 White Dial Steel Mens Watch 16200. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement with quickset date function. Stainless steel oyster case 36.0 mm...
Steel, 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.