Rolex Day Date 1803 President 18k Solid Gold 1970s Mens Vintage Automatic RA699
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-jeweled Rolex cal.1556 COSC automatic movement, cleaned and serviced, in excellent running condition. This
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex President Day Date 1803 18k Solid Gold 1970s Mens Diamond Automatic RA659
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
wide, in pristine vintage condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1556 COSC automatic movement, cleaned and
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
crown, no. 3.4 mio, d=36mm MOVEMENT caliber Rolex 1556, automatic, chronometer, day date DIAL
Rolex Yellow gold Day Date Automatic Chronometer Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
, d=36mm MOVEMENT caliber Rolex 1556, automatic, chronometer, day date DIAL original
Rolex Day-Date White Gold Salmon Dial Watch 1802
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
, and minimalist index markers. This timeless accessory is powered by a Rolex calibre 1556 movement
18k Gold, White Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Day Date President 1803 18k Gold Automatic 1970s Luxury NA131
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
36mm wide, in pristine vintage condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1556 COSC automatic movement, cleaned
18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Day Date President 1803 18k Gold Automatic 1970s Luxury NA131
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
measures 36mm wide, in pristine vintage condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1556 COSC automatic movement
18k Gold
Rolex Day Date 1803 18k Solid Gold Mens President Automatic 1970s Vintage RA543
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, in pristine vintage condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1556 COSC automatic movement, cleaned and
18k Gold, Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 18k White Gold SS Automatic 1970s RA337
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
condition, case serial no.2633532. Original Rolex crown. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1556 chronometer certified
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President Automatic Wristwatch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Case 36mm in size Features Rolex Automatic Movement with Calibre 1556 with Non-Quick Day and Date
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day Date Champagne Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Features Rolex Automatic Movement with Calibre 1556 with Non-Quick Day and Date Functions and Hacking
18k Gold
Rolex White Gold Diamond Dial Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Features Rolex Automatic Movement with Calibre 1556 Day and Date Non-Quick Set Functions Acrylic Crystal
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex White Gold Factory Diamond Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Case 36mm in size Features Rolex Automatic Movement with Calibre 1556 Day and Date Non-Quick Set
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex 18K White Gold Factory Diamond Day-Date Automatic Watch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Case 36mm in size Features Rolex Automatic Movement with Calibre 1556 Day and Date Non-Quick Set
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day Date President White Dial Automatic Wristwatch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Gold Case 36mm in size Features Rolex Automatic Movement with Calibre 1556 with Non-Quick Day and Date
18k Gold
Rolex White Gold Black Confetti Dial Daydate Automatic Watch, with Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
White Gold Case 36mm in size Features Rolex Automatic Movement with Calibre 1556 Day and Date Non-Quick
18k Gold
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Day-Date President Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Features Rolex Automatic Movement with Calibre 1556 with Non-Quick Day and Date Functions and Hacking
18k Gold
Rolex White Gold Diamond Factory Blue Dial Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Features Rolex Automatic Movement with Calibre 1556 Day and Date Non-Quick Set Functions Acrylic Crystal
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Day-Date President Automatic Watch 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Movement with Calibre 1556 with Non-Quick Day and Date Functions Acrylic Crystal From 1970s Good Overall
18k Gold
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date President Black Confetti Dial Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Case 36mm in size Features Rolex Automatic Movement with
18k Gold
Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Dial Day Date President Automatic Watch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Case 36mm in size Features Rolex Automatic Movement with Calibre 1556 with Non-Quick Day and
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Vintage Day-Date Grey Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Case 36mm in size Features Rolex Automatic Movement with Calibre 1556 with Non-Quick Day and Date
18k Gold
Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Dial Day Date President Automatic Watch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Case 36mm in size Features Rolex Automatic Movement with Calibre 1556 with Non-Quick Day and
18k Gold
Rolex Day Date 1803 Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Day-Date 1803 Mens Watch. 36mm 18K yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. Champagne dial with gold hands and index hour markers. Minute markers on the outer dial. ...
$11,920Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust 18k Gold 36mm Mens 1960s Date Automatic RA701
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless treasure, rare 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.6605 Datejust automatic, c.1960, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18K Yellow Gold Quartz Men’s Watch Ref. 3954
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
This refined Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 3954 embodies the purity and elegance that define the Calatrava line. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the watch features a clean white lacquer ...
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Solo Large Yellow Gold and Steel Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2018 Cartier Tank Solo reference 2742 Large Wrist Watch. 34 X 27 MM water resistant 18k Yellow Gold with Steel Case back, Sapphire crown, Scratch resistant sapphire crystal, qu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Submariner (No Date) 1989 Service Card from 2010
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Submariner REFRENCE: 14060 SIZE: 40mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BEZEL: Black BAND: Oyster Steel WRIST SIZE: 8 MOVEMENT: Automatic Good condition, re-poli...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rare Day-Date Octopus Diamond Set 18048
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A yellow gold 36mm rare vintage Day-Date Octopus by Rolex. Features a champagne dial set with 2 baguette cut and 8 round brilliant cut diamond hour markers. Complementing the dial is...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1953
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 9168 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm "Lug Tip to Lug ...
14k Gold
Rolex Submariner (No Date) 14060
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Submariner REFERENCE: 14060 SIZE: 40mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BEZEL: Black BAND: Oystersteel MOVEMENT: Automatic Very Good condition No box or papers ...
Stainless Steel
On Hold|$7,992
W 1.34 in
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm 14k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s NA111
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, men's 14 solid gold Rolex Oyster Precision ref.1002 automatic, c.1961, in excellent vintage condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, Rolex si...
Gold
On Hold|$6,960
W 1.34 in
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1007 34mm 18k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s RA438
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious elegance, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster perpetual ref.1007 automatic, c.1967, in excellent working and aesthetic condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. G...
Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18 Karat Yellow Gold Reference 3420 Vintage Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Baltimore, MD
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18 Karat Yellow Gold Reference 3420 Vintage Watch Circa 1960 Reference: 3420 Serial: 428591 Metal: 18k yellow gold Strap: New Spidel black leather (not origi...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,400
H 1.66 in W 1.42 in
Men's Vintage International IWC 36mm 18k Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch Cal. 89
By IWC
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: International Watch Co. (IWC) Movement: Mechanical - Hand Winding - Swiss-made Caliber No.: 89 Case Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Case Height: 42mm (Lug to lug) Case W...
18k Gold
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 is crafted in 18k yellow gold. Featuring All Original scratch resistant Sapphire C...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Vintage Oyster Perpetual Yellow Gold 6593
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A yellow gold vintage Oyster Perpetual by Rolex from the 1950s. Features a champagne dial, complemented by a yellow gold fluted bezel. Fitted with plastic glass and a self-winding au...
Yellow Gold
$7,360Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Precision 14k Solid Gold Mens Manual Wind Dress Watch 1950s Vintage RA709
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage treasure, rare 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Precision manual wind dress watch, c.1958, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Role...
14k Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava Gold Men's Watch - 3520
By Patek Philippe
Located in istanbul, TR
Brand : Patek Philippe Collection : Calatrava Model : Calatrava Clous De Paris Reference : Patek Philippe - 3520 Category : Wrist Watch Period : 1990's Movement : Mechanical Case mat...
18k Gold
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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This model was designed for lefties.
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