Rolex 1803 Oyster Day Date 18k Gold Mens 1970s 36mm Diamond Automatic RA659B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Solid gold fluted bezel on 18k solid gold case measures 36mm wide, in immaculate vintage condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1556 COSC automatic movement, cleaned and serviced, in excell...
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex President Day Date 1803 18k Solid Gold 1970s Mens Diamond Automatic RA659
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Solid gold fluted bezel on 18k solid gold case measures 36mm wide, in pristine vintage condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1556 COSC automatic movement, cleaned and serviced, in excellen...
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Day Date Ref. 1803 Very nice Day-Date CASE screwed case, yellow-gold, acrylic glass, screw-down crown, no. 3.4 mio, d=36mm MOVEMENT caliber Rolex 1556, automatic, chronomete...
Rolex Yellow gold Day Date Automatic Chronometer Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Day Date Ref. 1803 CASE screwed case, yellow-gold, acrylic glass, screw-down crown, no. 2.6mio, d=36mm MOVEMENT caliber Rolex 1556, automatic, chronometer, day date DIAL ...
Rolex Day-Date White Gold Salmon Dial Watch 1802
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
This timeless accessory is powered by a Rolex calibre 1556 movement. This timepiece is offered in pre-owned condition and includes a gift box.
18k Gold, White Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Day Date President 1803 18k Gold Automatic 1970s Luxury NA131
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Solid gold fluted bezel on 18k solid gold case measures 36mm wide, in pristine vintage condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1556 COSC automatic movement, cleaned and serviced, in excellen...
18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Day Date President 1803 18k Gold Automatic 1970s Luxury NA131
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Solid gold fluted bezel on 18k solid gold case measures 36mm wide, in pristine vintage condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1556 COSC automatic movement, cleaned and serviced, in excellen...
18k Gold
Rolex Day Date 1803 18k Solid Gold Mens President Automatic 1970s Vintage RA543
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Solid gold fluted bezel on 18k solid gold case measures 36mm wide, in pristine vintage condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1556 COSC automatic movement, cleaned and serviced, in excellen...
18k Gold, Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 18k White Gold SS Automatic 1970s RA337
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Acrylic crystal. 18k white gold bezel on stainless steel case measuring 36mm, case in excellent condition, case serial no.2633532. Original Rolex crown. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1556 chr...
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President Automatic Wristwatch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential Watch from the Early 1970's Beautiful Factory Tungsten Grey Minute Track Dial with Applied Yellow Hour Markers Yellow Gold Gold Fluted Be...
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day Date Champagne Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential Watch from the Early 1970's Beautiful Factory Champagne Dial with Applied Yellow Hour Markers Yellow Gold Gold Fluted Bezel 18K Yellow Go...
18k Gold
Rolex White Gold Diamond Dial Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K White Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Watch Beautiful Rolex Factory Blue Diamond Dial with 18K White Gold Bezel Rare Rolex 18K White Gold Model from the 1970s 18K White Go...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex White Gold Factory Diamond Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K White Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Watch Beautiful Rolex Factory Blue Diamond Dial with Matching Factory 18K White Gold Diamond Bezel Rare Rolex 18K White Gold Model from...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex 18K White Gold Factory Diamond Day-Date Automatic Watch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K White Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Watch Beautiful Rolex Factory Blue Diamond Dial with Matching Factory 18K White Gold Diamond Bezel Rare Rolex 18K White Gold Model from...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day Date President White Dial Automatic Wristwatch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential Watch from the 1970's Beautiful Factory White Dial with Applied Yellow Hour Markers and Minute Track Around Perimeter Yellow Gold Gold Flu...
18k Gold
Rolex White Gold Black Confetti Dial Daydate Automatic Watch, with Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K White Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Watch Beautiful Rolex Factory Matte Confetti Dial with Stunning Luminous Plots 18K White Gold Bezel Rare Rolex 18K White Gold Model fr...
18k Gold
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Day-Date President Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential Watch from the Early 1970's Beautiful Factory Champagne Dial with Applied Yellow Hour Markers Yellow Gold Gold Fluted Bezel 18K Yellow Go...
18k Gold
Rolex White Gold Diamond Factory Blue Dial Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K White Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Watch Beautiful Rolex Factory Blue Diamond Dial with 18K White Gold Bezel Rare Rolex 18K White Gold Model from the 1970s 18K White Go...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Day-Date President Automatic Watch 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Gold Fluted Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Case 36mm in size Features Rolex Automatic Movement with Calibre 1556 with Non-Quick Day and Date Functions Acrylic Crystal From 1970s...
18k Gold
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date President Black Confetti Dial Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential Watch from the Early 1970's Beautiful Factory Black Matte Confetti Dial with Rare White Applied Hour Markers and Perfect Lume Plots Below ...
18k Gold
Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Dial Day Date President Automatic Watch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Gold Fluted Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Case 36mm in size Features Rolex Automatic Movement with Calibre 1556 with Non-Quick Day and Date Functions Acrylic Crystal From 1970s...
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Vintage Day-Date Grey Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential Watch from the Early 1970's Beautiful Factory Tungsten Grey Minute Track Dial with Applied Yellow Hour Markers Yellow Gold Gold Fluted Be...
18k Gold
Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Dial Day Date President Automatic Watch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold Gold Fluted Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Case 36mm in size Features Rolex Automatic Movement with Calibre 1556 with Non-Quick Day and Date Functions Acrylic Crystal From 1970s...
18k Gold
Omega Seamaster De Ville Automatic Day-Date Vintage Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
A classic vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville wristwatch, featuring an automatic movement with day-date display. The watch is housed in an elegant gold-plated case, showcasing the refin...
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex x Loree Rodkin Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date crafted in 18k yellow gold, customised by jewellery designer Loree Rodkin. The watch features a champagne dial with baton hour markers, day aperture...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Omega Choreograph Vintage 18k gold wrist watch cal.33.3 1950
By Omega
Located in Berlin, BE
Handaufzugs omega uhr in 18k gelbgold mit lederband und orginaler omega dornschließe cal.33,3 plexiglas uhr weisst leichte gebrauchspuren
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 36mm Automatic 18K Gold & Stainless Steel Men's Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The Rolex 1995 Oyster Perpetual Datejust is a classic example of Rolex's timeless elegance and durability. The attractive fluted bezel and center links of the Oyster bracelet and ce...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, Steel
1960s Retro Omega De Ville 18 Karat Gold Men's Watch
By Omega
Located in Poitiers, FR
Omega De Ville men's watch. Square case in 18 karats yellow gold, owl hallmark. Total length: 20.5 cm, width of the bracelet: 2.2 cm to 0.6 cm, Case: Side: 2.8 cm, thickness: 5.8 mm...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date Oysterquartz 19018 36mm Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 19018 Serial: 630**** Year: 1979 Model: Vintage Rolex Day Date Oysterquartz Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: 18k Yellow Gold Bezel: 18k Yel...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,700
H 1.38 in W 0.75 in L 1.42 in
Cartier Tank Americaine 18K WG Quartz 1713 w/ Service Paper. 2000's
By Cartier
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Cartier Tank Americaine 18K WG Quartz Ref. 1713 w/ Service Paper still under Cartier warranty Brand: Cartier Model: Tank Americaine 1713 Year: 2000’s Serial number: SM1xxxx Refer...
White Gold
Vintage Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 35MM 44001 Date Sigma White 18K Gold Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Vacheron Constantin Gender: Men Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Diameter: 35.00 mm Weight: 43.03 grams Gent's 18K yellow gold VACHERON CONSTANTIN Swiss-made wristwatch with o...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Paris Centure Collection Wrist Watch, 18k Yellow Gold 27 X 27 M.M. 2 Piece stepped case. 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind movement. White Dial with Black Roman nu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
MINT Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Rose Gold 116515LN 40mm Black Oysterflex Complete
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This is the stunning Everose gold Cosmograph Daytona on Oysterflex ref. 116515LN. With the introduction of the Oysterflex bracelet, Rolex completely changed the importance & versati...
Rolex Datejust 36mm Rose Gold Dial Diamond Bezel Iced Out Jubilee Watch 116233
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust 36mm Rose Gold Roman Dial Iced Out Diamond Bezel Watch Jubilee Band Watch 116233, This Rolex Datejust has Iced Out Diamonds Two-Tone Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Watc...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Vintage Omega De Ville 1365 Gold Plated Dress Watch
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Omega Model: De Ville Reference Number: 1365 Features: Gold Plated-Golden Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Gold Plated- Stainless...
Gold Plate
$26,574
H 1.54 in W 0.52 in Dm 1.54 in
Rare Rolex Cellini Time 18k Rose Gold Black Diamond Dial Men Watch 50605RBR
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in mint condition. Comes with the original box and papers. Very unique beautiful watch. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Cellini Time Model Number: 50605RBR Type: ...
Rose Gold
Patek Philippe 5065/1 Aquanaut 18K Yellow Gold W/Archives Unpolished
By Patek Philippe
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Patek Philippe Aquanaut Jumbo 5065/1 Men's Watch. This watch features a 38mm case crafted from 18K yellow gold, complemented by an octagonal 18K yellow gold bezel. The black dial is ...
Mixed Metal
$21,645 / item
Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Submariner Date Blue Dial Black PVD/DLC Stainless Steel Watch 116610LN
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner Date Blue Dial Black PVD/DLC Stainless Steel Watch 116610LN Please note: This is never worn genuine Rolex watch that has been customized with black coating and blue...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex DateJust Model 69178 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rare Chevrolet Dial Box
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex Model 69178 DateJust 18k Yellow Gold, 26mm Rare Chevrolet Dial made for Jubilee Anniversary, Automatic Movement, Made in Switzerland with Original Box and Booklet c.198...
18k Gold, Yellow 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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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.
This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
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This model was designed for lefties.
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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.