Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. 18k YG Rolex CELLINI 4109 Round Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Circa 1976 Rolex 1601 Movement Ref. 4109 Round Cellini Beautiful Watch.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ref 1601 Oyster Datejust 18k W Gold SS 1960s Mens 36mm Automatic RA621C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex 1601 18k white gold and stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust automatic, c.1967, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Ref 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS 1970s Mens Vintage Automatic RA787B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold & stainless steel Rolex 1601 Oyster Datejust automatic wideboy, c.1973, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$11,920Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 14k Gold Mens 1960s Diamonds Automatic RA412C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning iconic classic, Men's solid 14k gold Rolex 1601 Oyster Perpetual Datejust diamond automatic, c.1968, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 Mens 1960s 14k Solid Gold Diamonds Automatic RA412D
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning luxurious classic, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex 1601 Oyster Perpetual Datejust automatic with diamond set, c.1968, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold
Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens 1970s Linen Dial Automatic RA768C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless icon, Rolex 1601 Oyster Datejust Linen dial automatic, c.1973, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,320Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1970s Automatic RA768B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An icon, Rolex 1601 Oyster Datejust automatic Linen dial, c.1973, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$7,520Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1970s Automatic RA768
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1601 Linen Dial Datejust automatic with18k gold bezel, c.1973, in excellent working condition.
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
$11,920Sale Price|20% Off
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 14k Gold Automatic Diamond Bezel 1960s RA412
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning classic, Men's solid 14k gold Rolex 1601 Oyster Perpetual Datejust automatic with diamond dial and bezel, c.1968, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 14k Gold Diamond Dial Automatic 1960s RA412B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Striking luxurious classic, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex 1601 Oyster Perpetual Datejust automatic diamond dial and bezel, c.1968, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Ref 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Vintage 1970s Automatic RA787
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless classic, Men's 18k yellow gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Ref. 1601 Datejust automatic wideboy, c.1973, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k SS 36mm Mens 1960s Linen Dial Automatic RA767B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless icon, Men's 18k and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1601 Linen Dial Datejust automatic, c.1969, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,640Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Ref 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA738B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Rolex 18k gold and stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Automatic Ref.1601, c.1963, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,560Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Ref 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA738
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1601 Datejust 18k yellow gold bezel, c.1963, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,080Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1960s Automatic RA767
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1601 Datejust automatic with 18k gold bezel, c.1969, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Ref 1601 Datejust Mens 1970s 36mm 18k SS Vintage Automatic RA790B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless icon in black, Men's 18k yellow gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Ref. 1601 Datejust automatic black dial, c.1971, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Ref 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA790
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A world's icon, Men's 18k yellow gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Ref. 1601 Datejust automatic in black, c.1971, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k W Gold SS 1960s Mens Automatic RA621B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless classic, Men's 18k white gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 1601 automatic, c.1967, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust Men's Watch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 1601 is crafted in stainless steel and features a 34mm case, embodying the timeless elegance and durability that define the Datejust...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 1601 Serpico y Laino Dial Circa 1962
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional vintage circa 1962 Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 is a highly collectible example distinguished by its rare double-signed Serpico y Laino dial.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 1601 Steel & White Gold Silver Dial Vintage Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This vintage men's Rolex Datejust 1601 features a stainless steel Oyster case with a 36.0 mm diameter, complemented by an 18k white gold fluted bezel.
Stainless Steel
1973 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch 1601
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This 1973 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 1601 is a highly collectible example of one of the most iconic models in Rolex history, combining timeless design with the enduring app...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1969 Rolex Datejust 1601 Steel Silver Linen Dial Automatic 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Foundational Vintage Rolex The reference 1601 is the quintessential vintage Datejust.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 1601 Silver Piepan Dial 18k WG Fluted Bezel 1973
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Datejust 1601 Silver Piepan Dial 18k WG Fluted Bezel 1973 SKU 1906 Brand Rolex Model Datejust Reference 1601 Year 1973 Dial Silver Piepan Dial Case Steel and 18k White Gold ...
Vintage 1973 Rolex Datejust 1601 Two-Tone Champagne Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Perfect Entry Point For anyone looking to enter the world of vintage Rolex, the Datejust 1601 is arguably the best place to start.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Datejust Steel & 14k Rose Gold Grey Slate Dial 1601
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage Rolex Datejust reference 1601 in stainless steel and 14k rose gold.
Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel, 14k Gold
Rolex Datejust 1601 Champagne Pie Pan Doorstop Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1601 Year: 1961 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Custom Leather Band Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Champagne Pie P...
Vintage 1972 Rolex Datejust 1601 Stainless Steel Silver Sunburst Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Perfect Starting Point For anyone looking to get into vintage Rolex, the Datejust 1601 is the most logical and satisfying choice.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1974 Rolex Datejust 1601 Two-Tone Champagne Linen Dial Automatic 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Perfect Entry To Vintage For the collector looking to acquire their first significant vintage Rolex, there is no better starting point than a reference 1601.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1974 Rolex Datejust 1601 Two-Tone Matte Lemon Dial Automatic 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The 1601 is a legend for a reason: it is reliable, perfectly proportioned, and effortlessly stylish.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1973 Rolex Datejust 1601 Stainless Steel Blue Patina Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
It takes the most recognizable Rolex design and adds a layer of individuality that is impossible to find in a modern piece.
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1971 Rolex Datejust 1601 Two-Tone Champagne Linen Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Foundational Rolex The reference 1601 is the quintessential vintage Datejust.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1971 Rolex Datejust 1601 Two-Tone Champagne Stick Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Foundational Rolex The Datejust is the watch that defined the modern era for Rolex.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970 Rolex Datejust 1601 Stainless Steel Matte Black Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Foundation, In An Uncommon Form The Rolex Datejust is the benchmark. For over seventy-five years, it has defined what a practical and refined daily watch should be.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 1601 Mosaic Blue JDM 5.1m Serial 1977 Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601, Mosaic Blue Dial, Steel & 18k White Gold, Full Set, 1977 (5.1M Serial, JDM) Among vintage Datejusts, few dials capture collectors’ imaginations like the Mo...
Vintage Rolex Datejust 1601 14K Yellow Gold Pie Pan Dial Jubilee Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
A 1969 vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref. 1601 in 14K yellow gold pre-quickset desirable pie-pan champagne dial with gold baton hour markers, fluted yellow gold bezel, date...
Gold
Rolex Datejust 1601 Gray Starburst Piepan Dial 18k WG Fluted Bezel Jubilee 1969
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Classic Time Club is proud to present this vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 from 1969, featuring a striking gray starburst piepan dial.
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k Gold SS Mens 36mm 1970s Vintage Automatic RA535C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Rolex Oyster ref.1601 Datejust automatic for men featuring 18k solid gold bezel, c.1971, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
1973 Vintage Gent's Rolex Date Just 1601 Gray Silver Dial All Factory Original
By Rolex
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1973 Vintage Gent's Rolex Date Just Original factory bracelet tightened at %90 Model 1601 Bracelet 7.5 inch including the case, two tone, gold and steel marked 6252H14, tightened to...
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA591B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1601 the Datejust in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel automatic, c.1970, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k SS Mens 1970s Automatic Vintage RA591
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
World icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1601 the Datejust in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel automatic, c.1970, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,144Sale Price|20% Off
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS 1970s Automatic Vintage RA535B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k yellow gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster ref.1601 Datejust automatic, c.1971, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
1967 Rolex Vintage Mens Datejust Ref. 1601 Watch with Pie Pan Dial - SS & Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. ...
White Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,304Sale Price|20% Off
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS 1970s Automatic Vintage RA535
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k yellow gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster ref.1601 Datejust automatic, c.1971, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 Ref.1601 36mm Solid Yellow Gold & Steel Rare Pie Pan Step Dial
By Rolex
Located in Zurich, CH
A Highly Coveted Vintage Icon Featuring the Rare Slate Grey Sunburst "Pie-Pan" Step Dial in Two-Tone 18K Gold and Steel. The vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 represents one of ...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. 18k YG Rolex CELLINI 4112.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k Yellow Gold Rolex Cellini Wristwatch Ref. 4112 Round Circa 1976 1601 Rolex Movement Gold Dial Beautiful Watch.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18k Rolex Cellini 3729 Pocket Watch. 18k Yellow gold Rolex Oval Ellipse Pocket
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Cellini Pocket Watch. Ref: 3729 Circa 1957 1601 Rolex Manual Movement.
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s Rolex Two-Tone Jubilee Bracelet 20mm Lug
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: Two-Tone Jubilee Series Type: Jubilee Bracelet Era: 1980s Lug Width: 20mm Compatibility: Fits Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601, 16013, and 16233 Material: Stainles...
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch.
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch. 36mm 18k Yellow gold case.
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with a white gold fluted bezel.
Unavailable
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601, 1977
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1977 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 14k White Gold Fluted Bezel and Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied Steel Beveled Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Black In...
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Watch, 1973
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1973 Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601. 14K White Gold & Stainless Steel case.
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Watch, 1970
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970 Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Watch. 14K White Gold & Stainless Steel case.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with an 18K white gold fluted bezel.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with an 18K white gold fluted bezel.
Rolex White Gold Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in Westlake Village, CA
Band Suede leather strap by JP Menicucci, Italy. Rolex s/s buckle. Summary: brand, model, ref, serial #, year, size Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 1601 serial # 1148959...
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Oyster Datejust Sigma Dial 1601 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 Mens Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case.
Vintage Rolex Datejust 1601 Two-Tone Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 1601 Mens Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case.
Rolex Datejust Ref# 1601 Stainless Steel, circa 1960
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust ref 1601 serial# 1.0 million circa 1960.
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Black Dial Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in Westlake Village, CA
For sale is this Gold Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 with original papers.
Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Grey Dial Watch, 1970
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 14k White Gold Fluted Bezel and Stainless Steel watch with Original Rarer Gray Dial with Applied 14k White Gold Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Ori...
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Two-Tone Watch, 1968
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1968 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 Two Tone 14k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Unique Applied Gold Color Beveled Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with...
Rolex Date Oyster Perpetual Paved 1601 with Grey Dial
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
One gent's stainless steel Rolex Date Oyster Perpetual wristwatch. With a gray dial and date. It has been modified with round brilliant cut diamonds set throughout the bezel, lugs, s...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex 36mm Datejust 1601 Two Tone Roman on Brown Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand - Rolex Model - 1601 Datejust Case Size - 36mm Metals - Steel/Yellow Gold Dial - Two-tone Roman Numeral Bezel - Rolex gold Fluted Crystal - New Acrylic Movement - Rolex Cal....
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex White Gold Fluted Bezel Gilt Dial Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in Westlake Village, CA
For sale is this white gold Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 Case 18K white gold, fluted bezel, excellent condition.
White Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel White Dial Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in Westlake Village, CA
For sale is this Steel and Gold Rolex Datejust with reference no. 1601
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex White Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in Westlake Village, CA
Case In stainless steel with white gold fluted bezel Movement Rolex, self winding caliber 1570 Dial Silvered, textured finish Band Original and matching year Jubilee band, 4-7...
Stainless Steel, White Gold
Rolex Datejust ref 1601 Stainless Steel and White Gold, circa 1964
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage man’s Rolex stainless steel Datejust ref# 1601 serial number 1.16 million, circa 1964.
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Tropical Peach Dial Self-Winding Wristwatch 1601, c1962
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust ref 1601 serial # 8.9 million circa 1962.
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Self Winding Wristwatch ref 1601, circa 1963
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust ref 1601 serial # 8.8 million circa 1963.
14k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Fluted Bezel Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in Westlake Village, CA
Nice, sharp unpolished 1968 gentleman’s Datejust with matching original, early Jubilee bracelet. Mint white gold fluted bezel, beautiful dark gray silvered dial. Perfect condition wa...
Stainless Steel, White Gold
Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch 1601
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Rolex Band Color: Blue Gender: Men's Case Size: 36mm MPN: Does Not Apply Lug Width: 19mm Features: Date Indicator, Gold Bezel, Rotating Bezel, Sapphire Crystal, Swiss Made,...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust 1601/3 Men's Wristwatch 36 mm
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Rolex Datejust 1601/3 combines rugged stainless steel with luxurious 18K yellow gold for a striking design.
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.
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.