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 crystal.
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 crystal.
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 crystal.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16234 Tropical Stardust Dial 36mm Circa 1988 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
About The Rolex Datejust 16234: The Rolex Datejust ref. 16234 is one of the defining late-vintage Datejust references, combining the classic 36mm Oyster case with a sapphire crystal,...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Jubilee Stainless Steel Silver Dial Men Watch 16234
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
. * Warranties provided by us are exclusively handled by our own certified watchmakers. Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 16234 Model Number: 16234 Type and Style: Type: Wristwatc...
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: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: 18k White Gold Fluted D...
Diamond, 18k Gold, 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: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Jubilee Bezel: 18k White Gold Fluted...
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 Crystal - Sapphire Dial - Silver index Bezel - White Gold Fluted Mov...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16234 Men watch. 36 Stainless Steel case.
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 - 36 mm Bezel - stainless steel 2.0 CT diamond Crystal - sapphire Movement - automat...
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 steel, silver mosaic dial, model # 16234, 20 links, approximately 7.75 inch inside wris...
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!
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: Box Only Dial: Blue Baton Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movement: Automatic Water Resist...
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: Unisex Complete With: Box & Guarantee Dial: Silver Baton Glass: Sapphire Crystal Move...
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.
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. Silver dial with silver-tone hands and index hour markers.
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 Size: 36mm Box and Papers: Box Only Movement: Automatic Case: Stainless Steel Dial:...
Stainless Steel
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, this gents timepiece displays time on a blue dial with applied hour markers. The ...
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 crystal.
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 crystal.
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 crystal.
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234 - Automatic winding.
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234 - Automatic winding.
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234 - Automatic winding.
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234 - Automatic winding.
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16234 - Automatic winding.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 white gold bezel. The Jubilee bracelet comes with an Oyster deployant clasp. Fitted wit...
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 Datejust 16234, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #: 16234. Mens Swiss Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Black 36 MM.
Rolex Datejust 16234, Grey Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #: 16234. Mens Swiss Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Grey 36 MM.
Rolex Datejust 16234, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #: 16234. Mens Swiss Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Silver 36 MM.
Rolex Datejust 16234, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #: 16234. Mens Swiss Automatic Watch Stainless Steel White 36 MM.
Rolex Datejust 16234, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #: 16234. Mens Swiss Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Blue 36 MM.
Rolex Datejust 16234, Grey Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #: 16234. Mens Swiss Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Grey 36 MM.
Rolex Datejust 16234, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #: 16234. Mens Swiss Automatic Watch Stainless Steel White 36 MM.
Rolex Datejust 16234, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #: 16234. Mens Swiss Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Silver 36 MM.
Rolex Datejust 16234, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #: 16234. Mens Swiss Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Blue 36 MM.
Rolex Datejust 16234, Ivory Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #: 16234. Mens Swiss Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Ivory 36 MM.
Rolex Datejust 16234, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #: 16234. Mens Swiss Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Blue 36 MM.
Rolex Datejust 16234, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #: 16234. Mens Swiss Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Silver 36 MM.
Rolex Datejust 16234, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #: 16234. Mens Swiss Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Silver 36 MM.
Rolex Datejust 16234, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #: 16234. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Silver 36 MM.
Rolex Datejust 16234, Salmon Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #: 16234. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Salmon 36 MM.
Rolex Datejust 16234, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #: 16234. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 36 MM.
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, sapphire crystal.
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, sapphire crystal.
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: Scratch resistant sapphire Bezel: Stainless steel engine turned bezel Dial: Silver...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16234, Blue Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #:16234. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Stainless Steel, 36mm Case, Black Dial with Stick Hour Markers, Date calendar at 3 o'clock position, Sapphire Cryst...
Rolex Datejust Ref. #16234 with Sodalite Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Sodalite is a natural stone with a textured blue hue lighter than lapis lazuli. His denim-like color looks well with any palette and is both distinctive and uncommon. This classic Da...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch White Dial 16234
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch White Dial 16234 - Automatic winding.
Rolex Steel Datejust White Dial Roman Numeral Wristwatch ref 16234
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Stainless steel 93.8 grams Band length: 8 inches Length: 44mm Width: 36mm Band width at case: 20mm Case thickness: 11.74mm Band: Rolex Jubilee P1 62510 H Crystal: Sapphire D...
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 stainless steel case with 18K white gold business.
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: Sapphire crystal Bezel: Stainless steel fluted bezel Dial: Salmon dial with silver...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Date Precision Stainless Steel Men's Wristwatch Ref 6066
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century all original, 1951 Rolex stainless steel oyster date precision wristwatch. Red date wheel. Original ruby steel riveted oyster band. Unpolished, minor scratches to case an...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Diamond Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Mens Rolex- Datejust Date: 1978 34 mm Preowned Diamond Dial Reference: 1500 18kt yellow gold and stainless steel
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 18kt Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Mens Rolex- Datejust Date: 1972 36 mm Preowned Reference: 1600 18kt yellow and stainless steel
Yellow Gold, Stainless 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
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
Cartier Vintage Stepped Case Mechanical 18k Gold Plate Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Mid size Triple Stepped case Wrist Watch, 28 x 28 M.M. 18k Gold Electroplate 2 piece case, original and Excellent, Mint condition Chocolate brown dial with Gold R...
Gold Plate
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Pink Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
Cartier 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 ...
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold "President" Day-Date circa
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Day-Date / Reference 1803 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1974 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm "Lug Tip to Lug...
18k Gold
Rolex Sea-Dweller 40mm Ref. 16600 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
A highly collectible Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600, featuring a robust 40mm stainless steel case and a 14.5mm profile, designed for extreme underwater exploration.. Details: Item Type: Ro...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Dial circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer Date 5701
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage stainless steel and yellow gold Rolex Explorer Date ref. 5701 automatic movement wristwatch. Featuring well aged champagne dial with applied dagger-style hour markers. Com...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$24,030
H 1.42 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.42 in
NEW Rolex Datejust 36mm 126233 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with the original box and papers.
Yellow Gold, Steel
$30,360
H 1.62 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.62 in
NEW Rolex Datejust 41 126333 18K Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with an original box and papers.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40MM 18K Gold Diamond Dial Steel mens Watch 116523G
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Preowned. Good condition. Comes with a original box and papers. General Information Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Name: Rolex Daytona 116523G Model Number: 116...
18k Gold, Steel
Unisex Rolex Date Stainless Steel Watch Oyster Black Dial 15210 Circa 1999
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Rolex Date Stainless Steel Watch Oyster Black Dial 15210 Circa 1999 This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are abs...
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.
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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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.