Rolex Ref 4444 1948 32mm Shock Resisting Oyster Royal Watch 31r31s
By Rolex
Located in Dix hills, NY
IS IN GOOD NICELY AGED ORIGINAL CONDITION. CLEAN CLEAR LENS. ROLEX 15 RUBIES MOVEMENT RUNNING WELL
Rolex Ref 4444 1948 32mm Shock Resisting Oyster Royal Watch 31r31s
By Rolex
Located in Dix hills, NY
IS IN GOOD NICELY AGED ORIGINAL CONDITION. CLEAN CLEAR LENS. ROLEX 15 RUBIES MOVEMENT RUNNING WELL
Rare Art Deco 1938 Rolex Prince 9K Solid Gold Watch Vintage
By Rolex
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
blued steel hands. Interior movement is signed Rolex 15 Rubies-Swiss Made. Inside back is signed Rolex
Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Platinum DateJust Presidential 15 Carat Diamond 26mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1988 Rolex Datejust Presidential in platinum featuring 15 carats of natural diamonds. Pave
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Rolex, Art Deco, Gold Wristwatch 1938
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
. Hallmarked for Glasgow import into the United Kingdom in 1938. Snap back. 15-Rubies (Jewels), Rolex
Gold
Nickel Cased Rolex British Military Pocket Watch
By Rolex
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
tick keeping good time and marked Rolex 15 Rubies Swiss Made Cal 548. The back cover is marked to the
Rolex Solid Gold Art Deco Watch s330r22
By Rolex
Located in Dix hills, NY
movement, which is clearly signed:-Rolex, 15 Rubies, Swiss Made. The movement is in working order and has
Rolex Russian Market WWI Era Trench Watch 48r50
By Rolex
Located in Dix hills, NY
( I am not 100 % sure ). The movement stamped Rolex on the wheel has 15 rubies and it is in good
1938 Rolex Art Deco Vintage Mens Tonneau Ref. 3892 Watch - Chromium
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
plated, Breguet overcoil hairspring, index regulator Movement markings: Rolex, Swiss Made, 15 Rubies
Metal
Sold
H 1.42 in W 1.15 in
1932 Rolex Vintage Mens Borgel / Taubert Cased Hermetic Watch - Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
ruby jewels Movement markings: Rolex, Swiss Made, 15 Rubis Band: Dark brown NATO strap that was on
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies 0.33 Carat Diamond Platinum Manual Wind Art Deco Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Original 1930’s vintage Rolex platinum ladies 15 jewel manual wind diamond dress watch with a
Diamond, Platinum
Art-Deco 9K Rose Gold Rolex Tonneau Case Manual 15 Rubis Ladies' Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Powered by Swiss Manual Rolex Movement, 15 jewels / rubies running strong & accurate Striking Ivory Dial
Rose Gold
9 Carat Gold Tudor Watch with 15 Ruby Tudor Movement and Dennison Case, 1953
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold Tudor Watch with 15 Ruby Tudor Movement and Dennison Case, 1953 Nice authentic vintage
9k Gold
Rolex Sterling Silver Half Hunter Officer's Wristwatch, 1919
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
. Rolex, 15 Rubies (Jewels) movement. White enamel dial with black period Arabic numerals. Black minute
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rolex Art Deco Gold Wristwatch, 1933
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Glasgow Import into the United Kingdom in 1933. 15-Rubies (Jewels) Rolex movement signed Rolex and Swiss
9k Gold
Rolex Art Deco Silver Wristwatch, 1925
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
fancy hands Rolex, 15 Jewel (Rubies) Movement. Art Deco The Art Deco period was one of the first
Silver
Rolex Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch, 1924
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
associated black cord rope bracelet with a metal clasp. The movement is a 15-Rubies (Jewels) Rolex Prima. The
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex White Gold Diamond Art Deco Wristwatch, 1926
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
. The case has articulated lugs with an associated period mesh bracelet. 15-Rubies (Jewels) Rolex Prima
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Art Deco Railway Mechanical Wristwatch, 1934
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A ladies Art Deco vintage wristwatch by Rolex dated 1934. 15-Rubies (Jewels), Rolex, rectangular
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex, White Gold & Diamond Art Deco Wristwatch, Dated 1927
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
for Glasgow import into the United Kingdom in 1927. Rolex Prima, 15-Jewel (Rubies), timed 6
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold
W 0.63 in D 0.28 in Dm 0.63 in L 1.58 in
Rolex Ladies White Gold Diamond Chronometer Art Deco Wristwatch, 1926
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
-Rubies (Jewels) Rolex Prima. The silvered dial with black Arabic numerals and minute chapter. Blued steel
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6634 34mm Gold Capped Mens 1950s Automatic Original RA673
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6634 "Golden Egg" gold-capped automatic, c.1959, all original, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker....
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
$9,900Sale Price|34% Off
Size: Size not marked. Medium fit.
Supreme Opulent Russian Sable Fur Stroller Length Coat
Located in Tustin, CA
Shown as the ultimate symbol of status and elegance, Russian Sable is considered to be the most coveted fur in the world. This Russian sable fur coat from Michael's Furs of Los Angel...
$21,500
H 1.18 in W 1.22 in Dm 9 in L 9 in
CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An automatique Ceinture large wrist-watch designed by Cartier. This is the rare large model of the Ceinture automatique wristwatch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of C...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Cellini Watch 1970s with Original Champagne Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cellini / Reference 4082 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm "Lug Tip to Lug...
18k Gold
Azzedine Alaïa Black Viscose Knit Lace Dress with Integrated Bodysuit, SS 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This black dress from Azzedine Alaïa’s Spring-Summer 1992 collection is constructed from fine-gauge viscose knit. The bodice features a semi-sheer ribbed knit with an integrated body...
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in stunning jewel-toned Bordeaux. This rare masterpiece features 18K White Go...
Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Manfred Thierry Mugler distilled the drama of midnight velvet and the intrigue of bare skin into this impossibly rare devoré cocktail dress: a piece that feels less like clothing and...
$18,603
H 8.67 in W 6.3 in L 11.82 in
Hermès Birkin Bag 30cm Rouge Casaque Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware 2013
By Hermès
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Hermès Birkin Bag 30cm Rouge Casaque Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware Stamp Q_Year 2013. This bag is still in excellent condition. The leather smells as fresh as when it was new...
Rolex Precision 10K White Gold Retro c1950's Manual Cocktail Ladies Wristwatch.
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This sophisticated ladies’ timepiece is a classy & elegant Retro Rolex Precision, performed in 10K White Gold An epitome of timeless luxury & class, this ladies’ dress watch is ...
White Gold, 10k Gold
Tissot Montre Mecanique Acier 1990s Lady Manual Winding Steel Swiss Made Watch
By Tissot
Located in PARIS, FR
Tissot women's watch, circa 1990, hand-wound, steel case, silver-colored dial with stick indexes, silver-plated, articulated link bracelet, folding clasp. Total length of the watch w...
Steel
Christian Dior by John Galliano Brown Velvet Turban with Fur Crest, FW 2007
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano turban-style headpiece from the Fall-Winter 2007 collection, constructed in deep chocolate brown silk velvet, bias-draped and horizontally ruched to f...
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Style / Reference 3490-2 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 26mm X 26mm ...
18k Gold
$3,600,000
W 0.75 in L 7.25 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Oval Sapphires and Baguette Diamond Bracelet Circa - 1938
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Bracelet of Oval Sapphires Surrounded by Baguette Diamonds Which Embrace the Sapphires. 15 Oval No Heat Sapphires Consisting of, 6 - Kashmir, 8- Burma, 1 - Ceylon....
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch A magnificent 18k yellow gold Panthere watch, set with vivid yellow and white diamonds, emerald eyes and onyx, signed Cartier with F...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Rolex 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch With Diamonds circa, 1952
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3863 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1952 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm "Lug T...
18k Gold
$30,000
H 5.1 in W 5.1 in Dm 5.1 in L 5.1 in
NEW CHANEL Chanel 25A Metier's d'Art Star Minaudiere Strass Crystals Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
A dazzling minaudières round off the Métiers d’Art 2024/25 collection. A star-shaped box evening bag crafted from silver metal and adorned with shimmering rhinestones and crystal ...
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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