Vintage 1985 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15038 18K YG Blue Dial 34 mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
An Uncommon Mid-Sized Flagship The reference 15038 represents a highly specific niche within the catalog, delivering the full precious metal construction typically reserved for the ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Rolex Jubilee 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet 19mm Lug
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: Gold Series Type: Watch Bracelet Era: 1970s Lug Width: 19mm Compatibility: Fits Rolex Ref. 1503, 15037, and 15038 Material: 14K Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15038 18 Karat Yellow Gold Collectible Beautiful
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 15038 Serial: 8329** Model: Date Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Champagne Face: Acrylic Case Size: 34mm Includes: ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15038 18 Karat Yellow Gold Collectible Beautiful
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 15038 Serial: 8329** Model: Date Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Champagne Face: Acrylic Case Size: 34mm Includes: ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Date 34mm 15038
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
With box and booklets. Ref 15038. Circa 1985 **Bank wire only at this price** Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 15038
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch ref 15038 serial number R9 circa 1987. 34 x 43mm diameter case with fluted bezel and original champagne dial with gold applied ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 15038
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch ref 15038 serial number 9.8 million circa 1985. 34mm diameter man’s model with fluted bezel and acrylic crystal.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 15038 circa 1989
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch, Ref. 15038, circa 1989. 34mm case with fluted bezel and acrylic crystal.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Date 15038 in yellow gold with a White dial 34mm Automatic watch
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
With box and booklets. Ref 15038. Circa 1985 **Bank wire only at this price** Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch.
Yellow Gold
Rolex date in 18k yellow Gold ref 15038
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex date model in 18 karat yellow gold,reference 15038.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15038 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15038 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Watch. 18k yellow gold 34 mm case and yellow gold fluted bezel.
1981 Rolex Datejust 31 President 6827 18K Yellow Gold Watch White Roman #24681
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1981 Rolex 18K Yellow Gold President Datejust 31 Watch Model: 6827 Serial: 6703098 This elegant Rolex midsize watch is set in solid 18K gold. 31mm case with fluted bezel White ro...
18k Gold
Rolex Ladies Art Deco Rare 14Kt Two-Tone Gold Bracelet Watch, circa 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 3285 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Two-Tone Yellow & Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 25mm Len...
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 18Kt Gold Ladies Modernist Style for Serpico & Laino Diamond Bezel 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 106 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold / Factory Diamond Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Dia...
18k Gold
Rolex Rare Vintage Oyster Perpetual Yellow Gold 1035
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A striking mens yellow gold Oyster Perpetual by Rolex. Featuring a rare champagne dial with applied hour markers and a textured yellow gold bezel. Equipped with a stunningly rare yel...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Rare Blue Stella Dial 69178
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 26mm yellow gold Datejust in by Rolex. Featuring a rare blue Stella dial, complemented by a yellow gold fluted bezel. Do note, the dial has "spidered" somewhat which can naturally ...
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990 Rolex Day-Date 18238 18K Yellow Gold Blue Dial Automatic 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Gold Standard With A Modern Engine The Rolex Day-Date has been the definitive statement of prestige for over sixty years, a watch made exclusively in precious metals. The refere...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Vintage Precision Yellow Gold 4613
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This timeless Rolex Precision wristwatch is crafted in elegant yellow gold, showcasing an aged silver dial with applied arabic hour markers. The watch is paired with a matching ye...
18k Gold
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6551 Two Tone 18K Gold Champagne Dial 31mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
A 1972 vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref. 6551 in two-tone stainless steel and 18K yellow gold, featuring a champagne dial with gold baton hour markers, gold stick hands, a fluted y...
18k Gold
1951 Rolex Precision 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Bracelet Watch Original Rolex Box
By Rolex
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1951 Rolex Precision 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Bracelet Watch with Original Rolex Box An elegant vintage Rolex Precision ladies wristwatch dating to circa 1951, crafted in solid 18K y...
Yellow Gold
1990 Rolex Day-Date President 18248 18K Yellow Gold Watch 36mm Box #23235
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1990 Rolex Day-Date President Watch Model: 18248 Serial: E840743 This classic Rolex Day-Date President watch is set in solid 18K yellow gold. 36mm case Champagne Dial with Day Da...
18k Gold
Vintage 1976 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 14K YG Champagne Dial Auto 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Foundation In Solid Gold The Oyster Perpetual Date is a direct descendant of the watches that built Rolex. It combines the brand's two foundational technologies, the waterproof ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini 4082 Gold Dial 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1976 Vintage Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Cellini ref. 4082 in 18K yellow gold, circa 1976, featuring a gold dial signed “Rolex Cellini,” manual-wind movement, cushion-shaped case, and integrated textured 18K y...
Gold
Geneve 14k Gold Fancy Nugget Design Bracelet Swiss Watch
By Universal Genève
Located in Miami, FL
Geneve 14k Gold Fancy Nugget Design Bracelet Swiss Watch. Recently serviced and works excellent. Iconic 1970s look with the solid good bracelet watch from Geneve. Very "RARE" fancy ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex “Orchid” Diamond Integral Bracelet Wristwatch in 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in Tysons, VA
A classic example of the Rolex Orchid, reference 267501, crafted in 18K yellow gold. The cushion-shaped case is framed by a diamond-set halo of approximately 1.00 carat, complementin...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1978 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 14K YG Champagne Dial Auto 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Purest Form Of Rolex, In Solid Gold The Oyster Perpetual is the foundation from which every other Rolex model descended. It combines the brand's two most important innovations, ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex USA Jubilee Bracelet, 20mm Watch in Stainless Steel, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex USA Jubilee bracelet from the 1960s in stainless steel with 20mm lug width. Designed to fit 36mm and 40mm Rolex models such as the Datejust, Explorer, GMT-Mast...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Vintage 1982 Ladies Rolex 6917 with Diamond Bezel 18k Yellow Gold Complete
By Rolex
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Complete with original box and papers. Vintage 6917 18k 1982 ladies Datejust with a diamond bezel. Crafted out of 18k yellow gold paired with a champagne dial and the iconic Presiden...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,184Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.19 in
Rolex 6827 Oyster Datejust 18k Solid Gold 30mm 1980s Midsize Automatic RA732B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, 18k solid gold Men's midsize Rolex ref.6827 Oyster Perpetual Date automatic, c.1981, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gor...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Coral dial Ladies Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1978 Rolex Reference 6719 Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 3 piece Oyster case with Fluted bezel, Oyster Perpetual Automatic, self winding movement, Custom finished ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$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
Elegant 18k Yellow Gold Gents Tiffany & Co. Quartz Movement Wrist Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This truly classic Tiffany & Co. quartz movement men's wrist watch epitomizes the luxury and elegance that Tiffany is perennially associated with. It is large, measuring a full 1 1/2...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1989 Rolex 18K Yellow Gold President Day Date 18238 Men's Watch #23710
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1989 Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Presidential Day Date Watch Model: 18238 Serial: L327924 This elegant 18K yellow gold men's Rolex features day/date settings and quickset design. Champa...
18k Gold
$24,495
W 1.38 in L 1.58 in
1950's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Ref. 2532 "Grande" Calatrava Watch - 18K Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Tank Paris 18K Yellow Ladies Medium Watch 78086
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Cartier Tank Paris 18K Yellow Ladies Medium Watch 78086 - Manual winding. Tank. 18k yellow gold case with stainless steel back (23.5mm x 30mm). White dial with black Roman nu...
Rolex Vintage Oyster Perpetual Date Yellow Gold 34mm 1500
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date reference 1500, a classic yellow gold timepiece featuring a silver dial with applied gold baton indices and a date aperture at 3 o'clock, all pr...
Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$3,119
W 1.23 in L 1.46 in
PERSONALLY OWNED & WORN BY DON MCLEAN with TWO COAs - Phobos Germany Watch
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Jaeger Le Coultre Power Reserve Watch. 10k Gold Filled Mens JLC Vintage Watch.
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
JAEGER LeCoultre Power Reserve Automatic Bumper WristWatch Ref. 2295 Movement ref. 481 - Circa 1950s 10k gold filled Case. Stainless Steel Back cover 35mm round Condition: Has se...
Sterling Silver
$2,495
W 1.5 in L 1.78 in
1971 Omega Seamaster Cosmic 2000 Vintage Retro Mens Dive Watch with Purple Dial
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Stainless Steel
$2,369
W 1.42 in L 1.66 in
Personally Owned & Worn By Don McLean with Two COAs - Daniel Steiger Generation
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
$4,960Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm 1960s Mens Vintage Manual Wind RA774B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref. 6694 manual wind, c.1969, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, unrestored Rolex signe...
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Watch. Rolex ref. 6426 Rare Subseconds Dial 1960s Mens Rolex watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Mens Watch Stainless Steel Case ref.6426 / 6427 Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1960 New Leather Band. Beautiful Watch. 34 mm round Case
Stainless Steel
Vintage ROLEX Oyster Watch. Rolex ref 4365. 1940s Gold Capped Mens Rolex watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Oyster Mens Watch Just underwent Full Service - Ready To Go Stainless Steel Case that is Gold Filled Capped ref.4365 Circa 1946 Condition: Windup Movement. Runs we...
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.
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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.