Orignal Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Mens Watch 1603 36mm Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Original Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch 1603 36mm Watch. Vintage Rolex 1603 Watch is in
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Men's Steel Watch, 1603
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Steel Watch 1603 - Automatic winding. Stainless steel case with rare early
Rolex Datejust 1603 Silver Sigma Dial Watch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 1603 automatic with a clean silver sigma dial on a
Silver
Rolex Datejust 1603 Lavender Dial Watch in Steel, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 1603 automatic with a lavender/ taupe sunburst dial (the
Steel
1964 Vintage Rolex Datejust 1603, Stainless Steel, Jubilee Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Tucson, AZ
Vintage 1964 Rolex Datejust with Papers, Custom Jubilee Bracelet An iconic classic, this vintage
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 1603 Silver Wideboy Dial Watch in Silver, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here’s a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 1603 automatic silver wideboy dial from the 1970s
Silver
Rolex Datejust 1603 Sunburst Gray Non Lume Dial 2.7m Serial 1971
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 1272 Brand Rolex Model Datejust Reference 1603 Year 1971 Dial Gray Non Lume Case Steel and 18k
Rolex Datejust 1603 'Ghost' Gray Dial 3.5m Serial 1979 Full Set
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Datejust 1603 “Ghost Dial” — 3.5M Serial, 1979 (Full Set) A perfect blend of subtle patina
Rolex Oyster perpetual Datejust 1603 Mens 1960s 36mm Vintage Automatic RA685B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 1603 automatic, c.1968, in excellent
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Ref 1603 with Original Dial, circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref 1603 from Late 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL
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W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster perpetual Datejust Ref 1603 Mens 1960s 36mm Vintage Automatic RA684
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 1603 automatic, c.1967, in excellent
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster perpetual Datejust Ref 1603 Mens 1960s 36mm Vintage Automatic RA685
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 1603 automatic, c.1968, in excellent
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref 1603 Custom Dial, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Ref 1603 Custom Red Diamond Dial, Dated 1977
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust /Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Stainless Steel Watch, 1963
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1963 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1603 Stainless Steel watch with Genuine Rolex Replacement Blue
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1603
By Rolex
Located in Milano, IT
Special Rolex datejust in stainless steel with jubilee rolex bracelet and particular gilt black
Stainless Steel
Rolex Unisex 36mm Datejust 1603 Champagne Diamond On Brown Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand - Rolex Model - 1603 Metals - Steel/Yellow Gold Case Size - 36mm Crystal - Sapphire Bezel
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Galvanized Blue Dial Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1603
By Rolex
Located in Westlake Village, CA
Rolex, self winding caliber 1570 Dial Galvanized blue, straight white gold markers Band Original
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Stainless Steel Watch, 1970
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1603 Fluted Bezel Stainless Steel Watch with Original Wide Boy
Rolex 1603 Datejust Silver Pie Pan Stick Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 1603 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless steel Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal
Stainless Steel
Ref. 1603, Datejust ROLEX
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Ref. 1603, Datejust Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual, DateJust, Superlative Chronometer Officially
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Men's Steel Watch, 1603
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Steel Watch 1603 - Automatic winding . Stainless steel case with rare early
Vintage Rolex Datejust Automatic Men's Watch 1603
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Steel Watch 1603 - Automatic winding. Stainless steel case with engine turned
Vintage Rolex Datejust Automatic Men's Watch 1603
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Steel Watch 1603 - Automatic winding. Stainless steel case with engine turned
Rolex Datejust 36 Stainless Steel Unisex 1603
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4925 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Ref: 1603 Age: Circa 1970 Gender: Unisex
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1603
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Men's Stainless Steel Datejust 1603 - Automatic winding. Stainless Steel (36 mm). Silver
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Men's Steel Automatic Winding Watch 1603
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Steel Automatic Winding Watch 1603 - Automatic winding with date; acrylic
Steel
Rolex Datejust Men's Steel Automatic Winding Watch 1603
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Steel Automatic Winding Watch 1603 - Automatic winding with date; acrylic
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wind Wristwatch Ref 1603
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Steel Automatic Winding Watch 1603 - Automatic winding with date; Originally
Rolex Ref. 1603 Datejust Steel and White Gold Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Datejust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified. Ref. 1603. Made in 1974. Fine, center
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1603, 1971
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4083 Model Number: 1603 Serial number: 297**** Condition: 8 - Good condition Age: 1971 Case
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Black Gilt Dial Wristwatch Ref 1603
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Gilt dials represent some of the most aesthetically beautiful vintage Rolex watches and are a
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Men's Watch, Stainless Steel 2Yr. Warranty 1603
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
This is an authentic Rolex wristwatch. The watch has been professionally serviced and comes with a
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust Steel Silver Linen Dial Automatic Mens Watch 1603
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Model Number: 1603 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Classic Model: Rolex Datejust
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Ref 1603 Custom Red Diamond Dial, Dated 1977
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel Silver Dial Engine Turned Bezel Automatic Men's Watch 1603
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
-year Chronostore warranty. Details: Model Number 1603 Brand Rolex Department Men Style Classic, Dress
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1603 36mm Automatic 1970s Swiss Vintage RA226B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Datejust ref.1603 automatic, c.1975. Verified authentic by a
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Ref 1603 Oyster Datejust 36mm Automatic 1970s Swiss Vintage RA226R
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Datejust ref.1603 automatic, c.1975. Verified authentic by a
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Ref 1603 Oyster Datejust Automatic 1970s Swiss Vintage Luxury RA226
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's all-stainless steel Rolex Oyster Datejust ref.1603 automatic, c.1975, all
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Tiger's Eye Dial Ref 1603 circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
. Particularly noteworthy is the riveted Oyster bracelet. For those who are initiated, this is an original Rolex
Tiger's Eye, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1974 Gent's Rolex Date Just Khanjar Black خنجر Dial 18K Two Tone Watch Ref 1603
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage 1974 Rolex Datejust wristwatch for men. It features a 36mm stainless steel case
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Silver Dial Automatic Men Watch 1601
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Department: Men Model Number: 1603 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Casual Model: Rolex
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel and Gold Datejust Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
and 18k yellow gold Ref. 1603 Rolex Datejust. Tiffany & Co. sold Rolex timepieces exclusively from
Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 1603 Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel Red Diamond Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 1603 Model: Datejust Case Material Stainless steel Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Custom Dial Steel Automatic Wrist Watch Model 1603
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1968 Rolex Reference 1603, 36 MM Stainless Steel Water Proof case with Fluted bezel. Caliber
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Pie Pan Dial Jubilee Wristwatch Ref 1603
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Original Rolex oyster perpetual datejust steel model 1603, Circa 1963 wristwatch. Striking Rolex
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Men's Steel Automatic Winding Rare Blue Dial Watch 1603
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Steel Automatic Winding Rare Blue Dial Watch 1603 - Automatic winding with
Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel Custom MOP Diamond Dial Mens Watch 1603
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Custom Diamond MOP Dial.
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Automatic Wristwatch, 1972
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1972 Rolex Reference 1603 Datejust Wrist Watch, 36 M.M. 3 piece Stainless Steel case with
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Diamond Datejust Mother-of-Pearl Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex Style: Datejust MPN: 1603 Serial: 6 million serial Case Material: Stainless steel Case
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 1603 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 1603 Men Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Stationary bezel
Rolex Datejust 1603 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 1603 Men Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel engine turn Stationary
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1603 Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1603 Watch. 36mm Stainless steel case. 18k white gold fluted bezel
Rolex Datejust Ref. 1603 Steel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Datejust Ref. 1603 CASE screwed case, steel, acrylic glass, d=36mm MOVEMENT caliber Rolex
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1603
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust ref 1603 circa 1972. 36mm full size man's model with smooth bezel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1603
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch ref 1603 serial #3.2 million circa 1972. 36mm diameter
Stainless Steel
1970 Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel 1603 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Rolex Datejust on a jubilee bracelet. This particular model with a 36mm diameter case preceded the
Stainless Steel
1970 Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel 1603 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Rolex Datejust on a jubilee bracelet. This particular model with a 36mm diameter case preceded the
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust ref# 1603 c. 1965
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Datejust ref 1603 serial #1.1 million circa 1965. Original matte silver dial, smooth bezel
Rolex Datejust 1603, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #: 1603. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Silver 36 MM
Rolex Datejust 1603, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #: 1603. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 0 MM
Rolex Datejust 1603, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #: 1603. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Silver 0 MM
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1603 1979
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex Datejust ref 1603 case serial no. 5.3 million circa 1979. Featuring 36mm diameter
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1603 1972
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex Datejust ref 1603 case serial #3.2 million circa 1972. Featuring 36mm diameter
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1603 1972
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex Datejust ref 1603 case serial no. 3.4 million circa 1972. Featuring 36mm diameter
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 1603 With 7.7 in. Band & Silver Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #:1603. Mens 1603 Rolex Datejust Silver dial with Stick markers with a
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Two-Tone Watch, 1967
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1967 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1603 Two Tone 14k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel watch with Black
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Stainless Steel Watch, 1970
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1603 Fluted Bezel Stainless Steel Watch with Original Wide Boy
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Stainless Steel Watch, 1968
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1968 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1603 Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied
Rolex Stainless Steel Black Dial Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1603
By Rolex
Located in Westlake Village, CA
Jubilee band Summary: brand, model, ref, serial #, year, size, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1603
Stainless Steel
Rolex SS/14K PG Datejust ref 1603 c. 1966
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS/14K PG Datejust ref 1603 serial # 1.3 million circa 1966. 36mm diameter Oyster case with
14k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Sage Green Dial 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel with White Gold Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Leng...
Vintage Must de Cartier 590005 Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT Quartz Tank.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). ref.590005 Comes with a new GUCCI leather band Champagne Dial with Quartz movement . ...
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Patek Philippe 3520D 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Patek Philippe 3520D is an elegant timepiece that exemplifies luxury and craftsmanship. It features a 32mm case made of 18K yellow gold, paired with a distinctive hobnail bezel t...
18k Gold
Rolex Date Two Tone Watch with Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-owned 34mm Rolex Date automatic watch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and steel with aftermarket white diamond dial and Oyster bracelet. Model 1500 circa 1970. Polished and servi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless 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
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Original Oyster Bracelet & Rare Black Dial, 1979
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 1200 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1979 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 35m...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Classic Air King from 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 35m...
Stainless Steel
Historical Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Big Red 6263 steel 1979
By Rolex
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
First launched in 1963 and created specifically for the world of automotive racing, the Rolex Daytona collection is arguably one of the most popular and universally respected lines o...
Steel
Vintage Must de Cartier 590005 Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT Quartz Tank.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). ref.590005 Comes with a new GUCCI leather band Rare Gray and White Dial with Quartz m...
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Rolex Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual Very Rare Deepsea From 1954 / 55 Original Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6332 METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1954 / 55 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diamet...
Gold
$34,385
H 1.42 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Day-Date President 36 18k Yellow Gold Green Dial Luxury Watch 118138
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with the original box and papers. 3-year in-house warranty.
Yellow Gold
$82,860
H 1.58 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Day-Date 40 President 18K Rose Gold Olive Dial Automatic Watch 228235
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Pre-owned in mint condition. Comes with the original box and papers. 3-year warranty. General Information Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 22...
Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref 2449 Yellow Gold Manual wind Vintage Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950-1955 Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 2449 Wrist Watch, 35 M.M. diameter x 9 M.M. thick 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, 18 Jewel Caliber 12-120 PS Mechanical, manual wind...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Royal Precision Model 6426 34mm Watch Circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Providence, RI
This is a vintage Rolex Oyster Royal Precision wristwatch, dating to the 1950s. It features a classic 34mm gold-plated stainless steel case with sharp lugs and a smooth polished beze...
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Air King with Original Factory Black Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970'S DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Leng...
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual with Machined Bezel Rare Charcoal Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1003 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Dia...
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.