Rolex Datejust 1601 Champagne Pie Pan Doorstop Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Band: Custom Leather Band Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Champagne Pie Pan 'Doorstop' Dial
Rolex Datejust 1601 Champagne Pie Pan Doorstop Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Band: Custom Leather Band Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Champagne Pie Pan 'Doorstop' Dial
Rolex Datejust 1601 Silver Pie Pan Dial 18k Gold Stainless Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Band: Custom Leather Strap Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Dial: Silver Pie Pan Dial
18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare "Pie Pan" Factory Original Dial circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels / Caliber 1570 DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original "Pie Pan
Stainless Steel
$6,900
W 1.42 in L 1.42 in
Vintage 1969 Rolex Datejust 36 1601 Two-Tone Auto Champagne Linen Dial 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
to take center stage. This 1969 example represents the era of the "pie-pan" dial, a recessed
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Tropical Peach Dial Self-Winding Wristwatch 1601, c1962
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
” colored dial. With stick indexes and with early style “Alpha” hands. The original silvered satin pie pan
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Ref 1601 Stainless Steel and 14 Karat White Gold “Sigma Dial”
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
“Sigma” pie pan dial with distinctive applied white gold indexes and silver baton hands. Powered by
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Ref# 1601 Stainless Steel, circa 1960
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
case with 14K WG fluted bezel, acrylic crystal, and early original silver satin pie pan dial with
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust ref 1601 Stainless Steel and White Gold, circa 1964
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
signed Rolex crown. Featuring a lovely patinated original silver satin pie pan dial with applied indexes
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Self Winding Wristwatch ref 1601, circa 1963
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
pie pan dial has turned naturally a very pleasing warm golden peach tone. The dial is bright and
14k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust automatic Tropical Peach Wristwatch, circa 1963
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
early style tapered hands. The original silver satin pie pan dial with applied faceted indexes that has
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable
W 1.42 in
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Oyster Datejust self winding Wristwatch, c1963
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
betrays the easy life this watch must have lead sitting in a safety deposit box for years! The pie pan
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Rose Gold Datejust Pie Pan Dial Oyster Chronometer Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
gold Datejust, ref. #1601, with a white "pie pan" dial and 1970 Gay Freres Swiss made original (and
Rose Gold
Rolex Vintage 1601 Pie Pan Datejust on Jubilee Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Boston, MA
steel. The round watch features a silver sunburst dial with precise baton indexes and the Rolex
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601 with Slate Dial circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
slate grey "pie pan" dial, original Jubilee bracelet with folded links and an 18k white gold fluted
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Bronze-Tone Dial Ref 1601 circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Fantastic vintage style, with an original Rolex mint condition bronze-color pie pan dial. Wonderful
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Roman markers, “pie pan” dial and the striking orange patina that the luminous on the hands and markers
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
. However, this special example is distinguished from its counterparts by it’s “pie pan” dial with white
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601 circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Lovely Rolex 18k yellow gold Datejust, Ref. 1601, with a matte black pie-pan dial, mint condition
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: Plastic crystal Bezel: 18k yellow gold fluted bezel Dial: Champagne pie pan dial with date window at the 3
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 18kt. Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel, Oyster Perpetual Datejust, 1601
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
features a stunning champagne pie pan dial. The Oyster Perpetual is powered by an automatic Rolex movement
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel DateJust Jubilee Men's Wristwatch R16021
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
All original 1967 Men's Rolex DateJust. Original acrylic crystal and gray pie pan dial. Jubilee
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 1601 WIDE BOY Bronze Pie Pan Dial 14K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
: Stainless Steel Band: 14K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 14K Yellow Gold Dial: Bronze Pie Pan
Rolex Datejust Ref 1601 Black Pie Pan Dial, circa 1965
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
pie pan dial. Featuring 36mm diameter Oyster case with 14K white gold fluted bezel, acrylic crystal
14k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex White Gold Datejust Black Pie Pan Dial Wristwatch Ref 1601, circa 1970
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
case with 14K white gold fluted bezel, acrylic crystal, and nicely restored glossy black pie pan dial
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex White Gold Black Pie Pan Dial Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601, circa 1965
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex Datejust ref 1601 serial # 1.2 million circa 1965. Featuring 36mm diameter Oyster
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Pie Pan Wristwatch Ref 1601 1971
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
champagne pie pan dial with applied gold indexes and gilt baton hands. Powered by self winding caliber 1570
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Black Pie Pan Dial Datejust Automatic Wristwatch 1968
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
fluted bezel, acrylic crystal, and original matte black pie pan dial with applied silver indexes, ivory
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Grey Pie Pan Dial Self Winding Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
case with 14K WG fluted bezel and acrylic crystal and original gray pie pan dial with applied silver
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex yellow gold stainless steel Pie Pan Dial Datejust self winding wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
case with 14K WG fluted bezel and acrylic crystal and beautifully restore “Rose” pie pan dial with
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex white gold Datejust Black Pie Pan Dial self winding wristwatch, c1977
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
case with 14K white gold fluted bezel, acrylic crystal, and original glossy black pie pan dial with
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Dial Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
colored Iceberg Blue pie pan dial with applied silver indexes and silver baton hands. Powered by self
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Dial Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
case with 14K white gold fluted bezel and acrylic crystal. With custom colored Watermelon pie pan dial
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gold
Rolex yellow gold Datejust Gray Dial wristwatch Ref 1601 , circa 1974
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
fluted bezel and acrylic crystal. Featuring a scarce and striking original dark grey pie pan dial with
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Black Dial Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601, circa 1977
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
diameter case with acrylic crystal, fluted bezel and original matte black pie pan dial with gold applied
18k Gold
Sold
W 1.42 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Blue Dial Ref 1601 circa 1967
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal. With beautiful original blue pie-pan dial with applied
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
bezel. Pie Pan Silver dial with gold tone hands and hour markers. Minute marker around the outer dial
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Ref 1601 1970
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
diameter case with 14K WG fluted bezel, acrylic crystal, and original silver satin pie pan dial with
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
case with 14K white gold fluted bezel and acrylic crystal. Original white pie pan dial with applied
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
case with engine turned bezel and acrylic crystal. Original silvered satin pie pan dial with applied
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
with 14K white gold fluted bezel and acrylic crystal. Scarce original gray (not silvered) pie pan dial
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
model with 14K white gold fluted bezel and acrylic crystal. Original gray pie pan dial with applied
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
case with 14K white gold fluted bezel and acrylic crystal. Original silver satin pie pan dial with
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch ref 1601 serial #5.2 million circa 1977. 36mm full size
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
with fluted bezel and acrylic crystal. Beautiful antique salmon pie pan dial with applied pink indexes
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch ref 1601 serial number 1.2 million circa 1965. 36mm
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gold
Rolex Steel Gold Datejust ref. 1601 circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
bezel, beautiful antique salmon pie pan dial with applied pink indexes and pink baton hands. Calibre
Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
white gold fluted bezel and acrylic crystal. Original silvered satin pie pan dial with applied silver
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch ref 1601 1972
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
14K white gold fluted bezel and acrylic crystal. Original silver satin pie pan “Fat Boy” dial with
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601 1968
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
” pie pan dial. The original dial features wide and distinctive applied silver indexes and wide baton
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gold
ROLEX Stainless Steel and White Gold Datejust ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
white gold fluted bezel, original silvered pie pan dial patinaed with a warm golden glow, with applied
Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601 circa 1971
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
fluted bezel and acrylic crystal. Original blue pie-pan dial with applied baton indexes and baton hands
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601 circa 1974
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k rose gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 3.3 million, circa 1974. 36mm
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601 circa 1963
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
fine milled bezel and acrylic crystal. With original silvered satin pie-pan dial with applied baton
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601 circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
crystal, and beautiful condition original pie pan dial with unusual "door stop" markers at 6 and 9 o'clock
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601 circa 1964
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
silvered pie pan dial with baton indexes and alpha hands. Powered by a self-winding calibre 1570 movement
Stainless Steel, White Gold, 14k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601 circa 1972
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust ref 1601 serial number 3.2 million circa 1972. 36mm diameter Oyster
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel and 14K Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch ref 1601 serial #3.8 million circa
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
diameter case with 14K white gold fluted bezel and acrylic crystal. Original gray pie pan dial with applied
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601 circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex Datejust ref 1601 case serial number 1.8 million circa 1968. Featuring 36mm diameter
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601 circa 1965
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 1.2 million, circa 1965. 36mm
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601 circa 1961
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. 36mm case with milled bezel and acrylic crystal. Beautiful natural color change pie pan dial with
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ref 6426 Classic 1950s Steel Manual wind Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1959 Rolex Reference 6426 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster Case, 17 Jewel Caliber 1210 Manual Wind Nickle Lever Movement, Beautiful Original Mint Condition S...
Steel
Cartier Pasha C Chronograph Stainless Steel 36mm
By Cartier
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Cartier MODEL: Pasha Chronograph REFRENCE: 2412 SIZE: 36mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: White BAND: Stainless Steen WRIST SIZE: 6.75 MOVEMENT: Automatic No box or papers. Acc...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Datejust Automatic 18k Gold Black Dial Ladies Wrist Watch 6917
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Rolex Oyster Datejust Automatic 18k Gold Black Dial Ladies Wrist Watch 6917 is a luxurious timepiece designed for women. This Swiss-made watch features a round black dial with go...
18k Gold
$6,299
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 26mm Steel Custom Turquoise Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 69174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. No original box and papers. Custom aftermarket dial. 1 year seller warranty. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 69174...
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Rare Blue "Vignette" Dial circa 1960 / 70
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960 / 70 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diamete...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Basculante XL 26mm 2522
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 26mm XL Tank Basculante in stainless steel by Cartier. Featuring a silver dial with Roman numerals, blued-steel sword-shaped hands, and a secret Cartier signature at VII. The watch...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18k Yellow Gold Custom Diamond Dial Bezel Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Custom Diamond dial and bezel. Comes with the gift box. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 69173 Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Sty...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Machined Bezel, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Reference 1007 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Diameter 34 mm M...
$9,350
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 26 Steel 18K Gold Custom Red MOP Dial And Bezel Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Custom Diamond Dial and bezel. No original box and no paper. It comes with a seller box. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model N...
18k Gold, Steel
$8,800
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Steel Custom Olive Diamond Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. Custom Diamond dial and bezel. Comes with a chronostore box and seller warranty. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 691...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Two-Tone Datejust with Factory Original, Dial, Box and Papers circa 2000's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Two-tone CIRCA / YEAR: 2000's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEM...
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Pink Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tortue Watch with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds and a navy blue leather alligator strap. Signed by Cartier 28mm face Model #2644
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT 2416 Blue Dial Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver Comes with a new leather band Rare White Dial and Blue Roman Numerals Ref 2416 Condition: New Battery installe...
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1940s Rolex Unisex Manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This is a 1940s 14ct yellow gold unisex Rolex Chronometer watch. The dial is an off-white colour with rose gold hands and roman numeral indices at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock. The watch f...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX Estate 18k Lady Datejust Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous Rolex wristwatch! Crafted in vibrant 18k yellow gold, this Lady-Datejust watch was created in the mid 1980s. The circular face of the watch features twelve gold dashes and...
Gold, 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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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.