Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16234 Roman White Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with 18K white gold
Rolex Datejust 16234 Watch with Silver Dial in Steel, 1990s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here’s a Rolex Datejust Reference 16234 automatic with a salmon Roman numeral dial from the late
Steel
$8,800
H 1.42 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust 36mm Jubilee Stainless Steel Silver Dial Men Watch 16234
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
watchmakers. Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 16234 Model Number: 16234 Type and Style: Type: Wristwatch
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16234 Mother of Pearl Dial Watch in Stainless steel, 1990s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here’s a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 16234 with a beautiful beige mother of pearl arabic
Stainless Steel
$8,995 / set
Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust 16234 36mm TROPICAL Jubilee Diamond Dial 18k Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16234 Serial: P73**** Year: 2000 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material
Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16234 36mm Factory Salmon Diamond Dial Stainless Steel 18k Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16234 Serial: P83**** Year: 2000 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16234 Silver Dial, Jubilee Circa 1991
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
position. Rolex Calibre 3135 automatic movement with a 48-hour power reserve. Scratch resistant sapphire
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16234 36mm Blue Sodalite Diamond Dial 18k Gold Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16234 Serial: P10**** Year: 2000 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material
Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16234 White Roman Dial, Jubilee Circa 1995
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...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16234 Black Roman Dial, Jubilee Circa 1995
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...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16234 Silver Index Steel Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand - Rolex Model - 16234 / Datejust Gender - Unisex Case size - 36mm Metals - stainless steel
White Gold, Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16234 Men Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. White Gold fluted bezel. Black dial
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234 Mens Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. White Gold Stationary
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234 Mens Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. White Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16234 Men's watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. White Gold fluted bezel. Silver
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16234 Men watch. 36 Stainless Steel case. White Gold fluted bezel. Silver dial
Rolex Datejust 16234 Black Roman Numeral Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand - Rolex Gender - mens Model - 16030 datejust Condition - pre owned Metals - steel Case size
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch Ref 16234
By Rolex
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36mm with Date, pre-owned, case and jubilee bracelet stainless
Stainless Steel
Rolex Men's Stainless Steel OPDJ w/ Diamond Bezel and Dial 16234 Unique!
By Rolex
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Rolex Men's Stainless Steel OPDJ w/ Diamond Bezel and Dial 16234 Unique! Movement #3135 Movement
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 16234
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4759 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Ref: 16234 Age: Gender: Unisex Complete With
Rolex Datejust 36 16234
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4948 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Ref: 16234 Age: 28th September 1992 Gender
Rolex Datejust 16234 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234. 36mm stainless steel case. 18k white gold fluted bezel
Rolex Datejust 16234 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 16234 men's watch. 36mm stainless steel case with 18K white gold fluted bezel
Rolex Datejust 16234 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 16234 men's watch. 36mm stainless steel case with 18K white gold fluted bezel
Rolex Datejust 16234 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 16234 men's watch. 36mm stainless steel case with 18K white gold fluted bezel. Black
Rolex Datejust 16234 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 16234 men's watch. 36mm stainless steel case with 18K white gold fluted bezel
Rolex Datejust 16234 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 16234 men's watch. 36mm stainless steel case with 18K white gold fluted bezel.Â
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Gents 16234
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4482 Model Number: 16234 Serial Number: T96**** Condition: 8 - Good Condition Age: 1995 Case
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire
Rolex Datejust 16234 Blue Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 16234 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with 18K white gold fluted bezel. Blue
Rolex Vintage Datejust Blue Dial 16234
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rolex Datejust wristwatch, available now at our Showroom in London. Crafted from stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234 - Automatic winding. Stainless steel case with 18k
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234 - Automatic winding. Stainless steel case with 18k
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234 - Automatic winding. Stainless steel case with 18k
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234 - Automatic winding. Stainless steel case with 18k
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234 - Automatic winding. Stainless steel case with 18k
Rolex Datejust 16234 White Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 16234 Men Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. 18K White gold fluted bezel. White dial
Rolex Datejust 16234 White Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 16234 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case. 18K white gold fluted bezel. White dial
Rolex Datejust 16234 Diamond Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 16234 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with 18K white gold fluted bezel
Rolex Datejust 16234 Blue Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 16234 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with 18K white gold fluted bezel. Blue
Rolex Stainless Steel Gents Datejust 16234 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 36 mm Datejust in stainless steel by Rolex. Features a white Roman dial and an iconic fluted
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 16234
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic movement, 31 jewels, Quickset date, sapphire crystal. Stainless steel case with 18k white gold fluted bezel, 36mm diameter. Blue dial with baton markers. Stainless steel Ju...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 16234
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic movement, 31 jewels, Quickset date, sapphire crystal. Stainless steel case with 18k white gold fluted bezel, 36mm diameter. Black Jubilee dial with Arabic numerals. Stainle...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16234
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset
White Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16234
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16234
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: Datejust Model: 16234 Case Material: Stainless steel Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Ref. #16234 with Sodalite Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
collection, despite not being the oldest watch in your lineup, as Rolex no longer offers this dial in its
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust White Dial Roman Numeral Wristwatch ref 16234
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Men’s Rolex Datejust all original with white Roman numerals, Sapphire crystal and Jubilee band
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Reference 16234 Stainless Steel and 18K White Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This is an exceptional condition Rolex Datejust reference 16234 from 1990. This watch has a
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Salmon Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16234
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 16234 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Gents Stainless Steel Blue Dial 16234 Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
caseback sticker still attached, comes complete with a Rolex box, both original swing tags and Punched
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Mother-of-Pearl Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16234
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch Mother Of Pearl 16234 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels
2001 Rolex Men's Datejust Blue Roman Dial Jubilee Band 16234 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Rolex Men's Datejust Watch Model: 16234 Serial: K762565 2001 Rolex midsize watch 36mm case size
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1.42 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust 36mm Jubilee Stainless Steel Silver Dial Men Watch 16234
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
by our own certified watchmakers. Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 16234 Model Number: 16234 Type
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16234, 1995
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4385 Model Number: 16234 Serial Number: W72**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 1995
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel and 18 Karat White Gold Gents 16234
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4481 Model Number: 16234 Serial Number: X50**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Gender
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Gold Datejust Custom Bright Blue Roman Dial Wristwatch Ref 16234
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Stainless-steel Rolex Datejust model 16234 with 18k white gold bezel. Custom colored rich blue
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Black Dial Steel & 18K White Gold Automatic Men's Watch 16234
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
16234 Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Model Rolex Datejust 16234 Style Dress/Formal, Luxury
Rolex Datejust 16234 Holes Arabic Jubilee Dial Custom Diamond Bezel Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
(20369) This pre-owned Rolex Datejust 16234 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by an
Rolex Datejust 16234 Custom Bezel and Dial 1988 Diamond Automatic Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
(20760) This pre-owned Rolex Datejust 16234 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by an
Rolex Datejust 16234 Stainless Steel – Factory Diamond Dial No Holes Y Series
Located in Media, PA
This Rolex Datejust, reference 16234, is a timeless luxury watch in stainless steel fluted bezel
Diamond, Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234 - Automatic winding. Stainless steel case with 18k
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234 - Automatic winding. Stainless steel case with 18k
Rolex Datejust 16234 Diamond Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 16234 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with 18K white gold fluted bezel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 16234
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, circa 1969, center seconds, self-winding
Stainless Steel
Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Paris Centure Collection Wrist Watch, 18k Yellow Gold 27 X 27 M.M. 2 Piece stepped case. 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind movement. White Dial with Black Roman nu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Lady's Classic Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18k gold oval case lady's watch by Cartier Paris. Case measures 30mm x 22mm excl. crown. Cartier leather band with 18k gold Cartier deployant buckle. Quartz movement. Case ba...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Black Index Dial Mens Watch Jubilee Band 126300
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Black Index Dial Mens Watch Jubilee Band 126300 This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. ...
Steel
Rare Cartier Tank Basculante Platinum & Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare, platinum and rose gold Tank Basculante by Cartier. Featuring a silver guilloche dial with roman numerals, blued steel sword-shaped hands, a hidden Cartier signature at VII an...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Black Dial Watch Vermeil ARGENT Small Manual Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and 18k Gold plated (Vermeil). Ref 3055582 RARE Black Roman Dial. New Gucci Leather Band. Manual Windup Movemen...
Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Cartier Santos Automatic 25mm Watch Santos de Cartier Octo SM 18k and SS
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Santos Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow gold. 25mm Ladies Automatic Movement. Condition: Has Cracks on the white dial. Review photos. Details...
Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Cartier Paris Manual Wind Dial 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Cartier Paris 18k gold ladies watch with a Roman numeral dial and the classic Cartier style blue sword-shaped hour markers. Manual wind movement with a screw-down crown and s...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Very Rare & Collectable Cartier Paris Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Very Rare & Collectable Cartier Paris Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ladies Watch - Manual winding. Platinum with diamond lugs and a diamond crown (21 x 27 mm). White dial with roman num...
Cartier Vintage Vendôme Quartz 30mm Vermeil WatchSwiss Made, with Box
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
A classic Cartier Vendôme reference 590003 in 30mm, Swiss made quartz movement, vermeil case (925 silver gold-plated). The watch comes with its box, no papers. Elegant and timeless p...
Vermeil
Vintage Rolex Oyster Octagonal 1920's Extra Prima 1096 Case RARE
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1096 Serial: 260*** Year: 1925 Model: Rolex Oyster Vintage Octagonal Band: Custom Leather Band Dial: White / Off White Case Size: ~32mm In...
Unworn Rolex Datejust 41 White Jubilee Reference# 126334, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 126334-0010 – White Rolesor Elegance with Crisp White Dial and Fluted Bezel Understated and timeless, the Rolex Datejust 126334-0010 exemplifies refined sophisticatio...
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16014 Siver Linen Dial Steel Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16014 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case. 18K white gold fluted bezel. Silver linen dial with luminous steel hands and index hour markers. Minute m...
Rolex Datejust 36mm White Dial Stainless Steel Automatic Oyster Watch 16200
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust 36 White Dial Steel Mens Watch 16200. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement with quickset date function. Stainless steel oyster case 36.0 mm...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16220 Grey Dial Watch in Steel, 1990s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference number 16220 automatic with a grey dial on an oyster bracelet from around the 90s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measurements in...
Steel
Rolex Datejust 16030 Silver Dial Watch in Steel case, 1980s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 16030 (steel bezel) automatic with a silver sunburst dial on a jubilee bracelet from the 80s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Meas...
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.
Find vintage Rolex watches, bracelets and more on 1stDibs.
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.
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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.