Steel & Gold Rolex Datejust 36 Champagne Dial Ref 16013
By Rolex
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Automatic Wristwatch, reference 16013, serial number 9579827.
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Gold, Steel
Steel & Gold Rolex Datejust 36 Champagne Dial Ref 16013
By Rolex
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Automatic Wristwatch, reference 16013, serial number 9579827.
Gold, Steel
Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Silver Color Diamond Dial 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Custom Silver Diamond Dial. Two Tone Watch with Jubilee Band 16013 This watch is in like new condition.
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1986 Rolex Datejust 16013 Two-Tone Mocha Dial Automatic 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
It remains one of the most intelligent and stylish entry points into vintage Rolex ownership. Key Specs Reference: 16013 Model: Datejust 36 Year: 1986 Movement: Automatic Case Size...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Two-Tone Blue Blue Vignette Diamond Dial 16013 Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Two-Tone Blue Blue Vignette Diamond Dial 16013
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust White Roman Numeral Dial Sapphire Diamond Bezel 16013 Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust White Roman Numeral Dial Sapphire + Diamond Bezel Two Tone Watch 16013
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1984 Rolex Datejust 16013 Two-Tone Champagne Dial Automatic 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 16013 Model: Datejust Year: 1984 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 36mm Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Strap: Brown Leather Strap Dial: Champagne Sunburst Metal: 18...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1981 Rolex Datejust 16013 Two-Tone Houndstooth Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Dial On A Foundational Reference The two-tone Datejust is a pillar of the Rolex catalog, but certain dial variations elevate a common reference into a collector-focused piece.
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16013 36mm White Roman Dial 18k Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16013 Serial: 8786*** Year: 1985 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold Flu...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16013 36mm Black Diamond Dial 18k Yellow Gold Steel Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16013 Serial: 978**** Year: 1987 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Jubilee Bezel: 18k Yellow ...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16013 36mm White Boiler Gauge Dial 18k Gold Steel Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16013 Serial: 752**** Year: 1983 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Jubilee Bezel: 18k Yellow...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Green Dial, Diamonds / Emeralds Bezel Two Tone Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Green Dial with Diamonds,Diamonds/Emeralds Bezel Two Tone Watch Jubilee Band
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Two Tone Datejust Tiffany & Co Dial Men's Watch Ref. 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A timeless collaboration piece, this Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 16013 features a coveted co-signed dial by Tiffany & Co., pairing classic Rolex design with iconic Tiffany proven...
Steel
Vintage 1988 Rolex Datejust 16013 Two-Tone Champagne Roman Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Foundational And Lasting Design The reference 16013 combines the best attributes of vintage and modern Rolex.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1982 Rolex Datejust 16013 Two-Tone Blue Sunburst Dial Automatic 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
While champagne and silver dials were the standard, the blue sunburst dial on this reference 16013 offers a much less common and more visually interesting alternative.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1981 Rolex Datejust 16013 Two-Tone White Buckley Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Quintessential Two-Tone Rolex The reference 16013 is the watch that defined an era.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1984 Rolex Datejust 16013 Two-Tone Champagne Tapestry Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 16013 Model: Datejust Year: 1984 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 36mm Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Strap: Brown Leather Dial: Champagne Tapestry Metal: 18K Yell...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1987 Rolex Datejust 16013 Two-Tone Champagne Linen Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 16013 Model: Datejust Year: 1987 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 36mm Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Strap: Brown Leather Dial: Champagne Linen Stick Metal: 18K Y...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1979 Rolex Datejust 16013 Two-Tone Champagne Roman Dial Automatic 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Foundational Two-Tone Rolex The Datejust is the watch that defined the modern dress watch, and the reference 16013 is a cornerstone of its history.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1983 Rolex Datejust 16013 Two-Tone Blue Sunburst Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Model: Datejust 16013 Year: 1983 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 36mm (Excluding Crown) Bezel: Fluted 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet: Two-Tone Jubilee Dial: Blue Sunburst Metal: ...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1981 Rolex Datejust 16013 Two Tone Champagne Tapestry Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 16013 Model: Datejust Year: 1981 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 36mm Bezel: Fluted Bracelet: Jubilee Bracelet Length: Fits 6.25-7in Dial: Champagne Tapestry Met...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1986 Rolex Datejust 16013 Two-Tone Champagne Diamond Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specifications Reference: 16013 Model: Datejust Year: 1986 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 36mm Bezel: Fluted 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet: Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold Two-Tone Jub...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16013 Champagne Dial Watch in 18K Yellow Gold & Steel, 1980s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 16013 automatic two tone with a champagne dial on a jubilee bracelet from the 80s.
Yellow Gold, Steel, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust White Roman Dial Two Tone 16013 Watch with Blue Sapphires
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust White Roman Dial Two Tone 16013 Watch with Blue Sapphires
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Quick-Set Datejust Black Dial Round & Baguette Numbers Emerald Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Quick-Set Datejust 36mm Black Dial Round & Baguette Numbers Emerald & Diamond Bezel Watch 16013
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
1988 Rolex Datejust 36 16013 Two-Tone Auto Champagne Diamond Dial 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
In the world of vintage Rolex, the diamond dial adds a layer of depth and light-play that standard stick markers simply cannot match.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16013 36mm Iced Out Diamond Case Bezel Band and Dial Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16013 Serial: 982**** Year: 1987 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Custom Diamond Encrusted Stainless Steel Band: Custom Diamond Encrusted Stainless Steel Bra...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16013 36mm MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16013 Serial: 590**** Year: 1979 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex White Mother of Pearl Dial with Round Diamonds Datejust Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex White Mother Of Pearl Dial with Round Diamonds Datejust 36mm Two Tone Watch 16013 This watch is in like new condition.
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Diamond Bezel & Lugs Blue MOP Dial Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Oyster Perpetual Datejust Diamond Bezel & Lugs Blue Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial 16013 This watch is in like new condition.
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1981 Rolex Datejust 16013 Two-Tone Silver Tiffany & Co. Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Quintessential Rolex, Elevated This example from 1981 captures the classic aesthetic of the reference 16013 perfectly.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Women's Rolex Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Pink MOP Dial Diamond Accent Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs + Sapphire Watch 16013 Additions or alterations made to the original: Diamonds...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs Ice Blue String Diamond Dial 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs Ice Blue String Diamond Dial 16013
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Linen Dial Jubilee 16013 Circa 1979
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement...
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Diamond Dial Jubilee 16013 Circa 1987
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement...
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold Custom Diamond Red Dial Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Number: 16013 Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Style: Luxury Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Year Manufactured: 1981...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Steel Custom Champagne Diamond Dial Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Custom diamond bezel and band/buckle.
Steel
$6,712Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s RA551B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust diamond dial automatic, c.1987, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,720Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s RA551
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust diamond dial automatic, c.1987, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$7,112Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond MOP Dial Automatic 1980s RA552B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A dazzling iconic classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust diamond set mother of pearl dial automatic, c.1986, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond MOP Dial Automatic 1980s RA552
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dazzling classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust diamond set mother of pearl dial automatic, c.1986, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone White Roman Numeral Dial Jubilee 16013 Circa 1987
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement...
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Silver lndex Dial Jubilee 16013 Circa 1987 Complete
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16013 Black Dial with Baguettes 6&9 18k Yellow Gold & SS Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust 16013 Black Dial with Baguettes 6&9 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Watch This watch is in like new condition.
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Dial Jubilee Band 16013 Circa 1979 B/P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref 16013 1980s Matte Lemon Dial 36mm Two Tone Case.
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 16013 automatic two tone with a matte lemon dial on a jubilee bracelet from the 19780s.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref 16013 80s Champagne Linen Dial 36mm Two Tone Case.
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 16013 automatic two tone with a champagne linen dial on a jubilee bracelet from the 19780s.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Champagne Index Dial Automatic Diamond Wrist Watch Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16013 Champagne Index Dial Automatic 36mm Diamond Wrist Watch Two Tone
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16013 Diamond Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16013 Mens Watch.
Rolex Datejust 16013 Black Dial Men's Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16013 Black Dial Men Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with yellow gold fluted bezel.
Rolex Datejust 16013 Diamond Dial Men's Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16013 Men's Watch.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16013 Diamond Dial Men's Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16013 Mens Watch.
Rolex 16013 Datejust Champagne Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 16013 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless steel Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal: Plastic Bezel: 18k yellow gold fluted bezel Dial: Champagne Dial with yellow gold ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Blue Vignette Diamond Dial 16013
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stainless steel and yellow gold 36mm Datejust by Rolex. Featuring a blue vignette dial with diamond set hour markers and a yellow gold fluted bezel. The watch features a steel and ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16013, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #:16013. Rolex Datejust 36 mm Two Tone Silver Automatic Leather Watch 16013 Circa 1981. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by Watc...
Rolex Datejust 16013, Champagne Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #: 16013. Mens Swiss Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Champagne 36 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Rolex Datejust 16013, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #: 16013. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Silver 36 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Rolex Datejust 16013 With 7.7 in. Band & White Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #:16013. Mens 16013 Rolex Datejust with a White Roman dial or so-called Buckley dial with a Leather bracelet..
Men's Rolex Datejust 2-Tone Linen Dial Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Men's Rolex Datejust 2-Tone Watch 16013 - Automatic winding, 27 jewels, Quickset, acrylic crystal.
Rolex Datejust 16013 18 Karat Two-Tone Jubilee Champagne Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust 16013 18K Two Tone Jubilee Champagne Dial 36MM
Rolex Datejust Custom Diamonds Champagne Dial Mens Automatic Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Rolex Datejust 36mm Custom Diamond Bezel and Custom Champagne Dial Men's Automatic Watch 16013.
Vintage Rolex Datejust, Ref 16013, Complete Set, with Champagne Dial
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Rolex Datejust 36mm, reference 16013, from the 1980s features the most iconic combination of stainless steel and 18k yellow gold case and jubilee bracelet with champagne ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16013 Men's Tropical Dial 18 Karat Two-Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust 16013 Mens Tropical Dial 18kt TwoTone Watch 36MM
1986 Rolex Men's Two Tone Watch 16013 Gold Linen Stick Dial
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1986 Rolex Men's Datejust Watch Model: 16013 Serial: 8922691 This vintage men's rolex is set in stainless steel and 18K yellow gold Gold Linen dial with gold stick markers 36mm d...
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 18K Gold Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Mens Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Rolex Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Men's Watch 16013.
Rolex Datejust 18k Gold Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Mens Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Rolex Datejust 36mm 18k Gold Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Men's Watch 16013.
Rolex Datejust Steel 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Automatic Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Automatic Watch 16013.
Rolex 16013 Datejust Tahitian Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 16013 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless steel Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal: Sapphire crystal Bezel: 18k yellow gold bezel Dial: Tahitian mother of pearl diamo...
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless ...
Rolex Datejust 16013 Men’s Automatic Watch Champagne Dial Two-Tone SS
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #:16013. automatic-self-wind. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
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Rolex Datejust 36mm Gold Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Mens Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand and Model Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 16013 Model Number: 16013 Type and Style: Type: Wristwatch Style: Classic Department: Men Display: Analog Vintage: Ye...
Steel
Rolex Datejust 2-Tone Men's Steel and Gold Blue Dial Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust 2-Tone Men's Steel & Gold Watch 16013- Automatic winding, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Steel White Dial Automatic Men's Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Covered by 1-year Chronostore Warranty. Details: Brand Rolex Department Men Model Number 16013 Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Model Rolex Datejust 16013 Style Dress/Formal...
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Red Dial Wristwatch Ref 16013
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
High luster finish. Black markers, Rolex gold hands and crown. 18k yellow gold and steel Length: 43mm Width: 36mm Band width at case: 20mm Case thickness: 13mm Band: 62523 H1...
18k Gold, Steel, Yellow Gold
1987 Rolex Men's Watch Two Tone Jubilee Bracelet 16013 Linen Logo Dial
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1987 Rolex Men's Datejust Watch Model: 16013 Serial: 9787302 Two tone jubilee bracelet - fits up to 7 3/4" wrist - light stretch as shown in pictures Linen Rolex Logo Dial with go...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Men's Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Datejust 16013 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case.
1978 Rolex Datejust 36MM 16013 Black Dial Diamond Bezel Gold & Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Datejust 36 Watch Properties Family: Datejust 36 Model: Datejust 36 Ref. No.: 16013 Serial No.: 5,5XX,XXX Production Year: 1978 Water Resistance: 100 meters Caliber Properties Ca...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, 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.
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.
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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.