Vintage Rolex Explorer II Spider Rail Dial 16550
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A striking Explorer II by Rolex, featuring an extremely rare and sought-after "rail" dial with a
Stainless Steel
1984 Rolex Explorer II 16550 Spider Rail Dial Men's Watch #23711
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1984 Rolex Explorer II Men's Watch Model: 16550 Serial: 8584581 This vintage Rolex Explorer II
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 16550, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer II Reference #:16550. Rolex Explorer II 16550 R Serial Men Automatic Watch Box
Rolex Explorer II 16550, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer II Reference #:16550. Rolex Explorer II 16550 Men Automatic Vintage Unpolished Rail
Rolex Explorer II 16550, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer II Reference #:16550. Rolex Explorer II 16550 Vintage Mens Automatic Watch White
Rolex Explorer II 16550, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer II Reference #:16550. Rolex Explorer II 16550 R Serial Men Automatic Watch Box
Rolex Explorer II 16550, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer II Reference #: 16550. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel White 40 MM
Rolex Explorer II 16550, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer II Reference #: 16550. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel White 40 MM
Unavailable
W 0.79 in D 0.52 in Dm 1.58 in L 7.49 in
Rolex Explorer II 16550 Vintage Spider Rail Dial Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer II 16550 Vintage Spider Rail Dial Automatic Watch 40MM
1984 Rolex Explorer II 16550 Black Dial Stainless Steel Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Model Name: Explorer II Model Number: 16550 Serial Number: 8,4XX,XXX
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II12600, Dial Certified Authentic
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer II Reference #:16550. Rolex Explorer II 16550 Vintage Mens Automatic Watch White
Rolex Explorer 11 16550 1986 Collectors
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
basically laid the foundation for what we now know as the modern Explorer II. The Rolex Explorer II 16550
Steel
Rolex Stainless steel Explorer II Oyster bracelet Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16550
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Explorer II Men's Watch 16550 - Automatic winding, Quickset, sapphire crystal. Stainless
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II Cream Rail Dial Wristwatch Ref 16550 with Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A mint rail dial cream Explorer II, later variation ref. #16550 from 1986, accompanied by the
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II White Dial Steel Automatic Men’s Years 1984 Watch 16550
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Explorer II 16550 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by an
Pre-Owned Rolex Explorer II Ref. #16550 with Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Remaining in crisp like new condition, the watch has never been polished and will suit the preference of the discerning collector. The pumpkin patina color is an incredible and attra...
Steel
Cream Dial Stainless Steel Ref #16550 Explorer II by Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Stainless Steel Cream Dial Ref #16550 Explorer II by Rolex - Rare Cream Dial, Box & Warranty Papers
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II 16550 White Dial Stainless Steel Box and Service Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16550 Serial: 9100*** Model: Explorer II Case Material: Stainless Steel Band
Stainless Steel
Rolex Cream Dial Explorer II ref 16550
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Expolorer II with a cream dial 24 hour hand and bezel.
Rolex Crème Dial Explorer II Ref 16550
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a new old stock version of the Rolex Crème Dial Explorer 2 from the 1980s. It has a great
ROLEX Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 16550
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer II wristwatch, Ref. 16550, circa 1984. Scarce early Explorer II
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 16550
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
First generation Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II ref 16550 serial #9.5 million circa 1986
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II Cream Dial Stainless Steel 16550
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Ref: W6588 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer II Model Ref: 16550 Age: 13th March 1987 Gender
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II 16550 Men Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
: 16550 Age: 28-11-1987 Gender: Men Complete With: Box, Manuals, Rolex Service Papers Dated 2002 & 2014
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II 16550, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer II Reference #:16550. Rolex Explorer II Stainless Steel Black Dial 40mm Mens Watch
Rolex Explorer II 16550, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer II Reference #: 16550. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 40 MM
Rolex Explorer II 16550, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer II Reference #: 16550. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 40 MM
Rolex Explorer II 16550, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer II Reference #: 16550. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 40 MM
Rolex Explorer II 16550, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer II Reference #: 16550. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 40 MM
Rolex Explorer II stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16550
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Sport Rolex Explorer II 16550 watch is made out of
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Explorer II ref# 16550 Cream Dial circa 1984
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Explorer II ref# 16550 serial # 8.4 million circa 1984 with original white enamel dial
Rolex Explorer II 16550 Men's Automatic Vintage Unpolished Rail Spider Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer II 16550 Men Automatic Vintage Unpolished Rail Spider Dial 40mm
Rolex Explorer II Transitional Stainless Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 16550
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II Transitional Stainless Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 16550. Officially certified
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex SS Explorer II color change cream dial ref # 16550 c.1986
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Explorer II color change cream dial ref # 16550 39mm diameter case with fixed 24 hour
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch with Cream Dial Ref 16550
By Rolex
Located in Paris, FR
Rolex stainless steel Explorer II wristwatch with cream rail dial. Accompanied by the original
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II 16550 Vintage Men's Automatic Watch White Dial Patina Index
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer II 16550 Vintage Mens Automatic Watch White Dial Patina Index 40m
Rolex SS Explorer II ref 16550 rare "rail" cream dial circa 1984
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Explorer II ref 16550 first generation model with rare "rail" cream dial circa 1984
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 16550 with Rare Cream Dial
By Rolex
Located in Boston, MA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer II wristwatch, automatic movement, 40mm. Ref. 16550, Oyster bracelet
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Cream Dial Wristwatch Ref 16550 circa 1984
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer II wristwatch, Ref. 16550, serial number 8.4 million, circa 1984
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II GMT Transitional Lemon Cream Dial Vintage Steel Watch 16550
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II GMT Transitional Lemon Cream Dial Vintage Steel Mens Watch 16550 Box Papers
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 16550 R Serial Men's Automatic Watch Box and Papers Black Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer II 16550 R Serial Men Automatic Watch Box&Papers Black Dial 40mm
18 Kt Rainer Brand Triple Date Moonphase Chronograph Wrist Watch, Collectors
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Rainer Brand Triple Date Moonphase Chronograph Wrist Watch, Brand New In Box With all Warranty Papers, Rare Collectors Watch Case : 18 Kt Solid Gold, Diameter 39.5 mm Strap :...
18k Gold
Hamilton Khaki Navy Sub Auto Chronograph H787160
By Hamilton
Located in Braintree, GB
Hamilton Khaki Navy Sub Auto Chronograph men's wristwatch. Reference Nr. H787160 Made in Switzerland. The watch features 30 minute counter at 3 o'clock, Date between 4 and 5, 12 ...
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
Rolex 18Kt. Gold President with Custom Blue Diamond Marker Dial, 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: President / Reference 18000 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter...
$56,920
H 1.58 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18K Gold Ceramic Steel Black Dial Men Watch 116519LN
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. 2022 card. Comes with the original box and papers. Brand and Model Brand: Rolex Model: Cosmograph Daytona Model Number: 116519LN Design and Style Style: Luxury Watch Shape: ...
18k Gold
Breitling Lady J D52065 with a deep blue leather strap
By Breitling
Located in Berlin, BE
Breitling Lady J D52065 Quartz Watch Description Brand: Breitling Model: Lady J Reference Number: D52065 Case Material: Stainless Steel/Gold Case Diameter: 31x35mm Band Material: Bl...
Steel
$3,116Sale Price|27% Off
H 1.23 in Dm 1.03 in
1981 Ladies Stainless Steel Rolex Datejust 26mm Oyster Bracelet Watch Ref. 6718
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous unisex Rolex Datejust is from 1981 and reference 6718. The automatic self-winding movement runs smoothly and keeps accurate time. The watch remains in excellent overall...
Stainless Steel
Omega Choreograph Vintage 18k gold wrist watch cal.33.3 1950
By Omega
Located in Berlin, BE
Handaufzugs omega uhr in 18k gelbgold mit lederband und orginaler omega dornschließe cal.33,3 plexiglas uhr weisst leichte gebrauchspuren
18k Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 1992 18K Gold - 16518
By Rolex
Located in Vannes, FR
The Rolex Daytona chronograph in 18K yellow gold, manufactured in 1992, is an exceptional timepiece that combines timeless elegance with technical excellence. This iconic model, refe...
18k Gold
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex DateJust 116234 36 mm Stainless Jubilee Roman Blue Dial 18k Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Rolex DateJust 116234 36 mm Stainless Jubilee Roman Blue Dial 18k White Gold Bezel with Box & Card The watch features a screw-down crown, 18K White Gold fluted bezel, watch comes wi...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Breitling Vintage Chronograph Pilot Wrist Watch from 1970, Ref 1806, Full Set
By Breitling
Located in Antwerp, BE
Breitling Vintage Chronograph Pilot Wrist Watch from 1970, Ref 1806 Comes with box and warranty ! From 1970 s A rare collectors piece ! Movement: Automatic, chronograph & date Max...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 41mm Diamond Dial 126334
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 41mm Datejust by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with diamond set hour markers and a white gold fluted bezel. Fitted with scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and a self-winding automa...
Diamond, White Gold, Stainless Steel
$63,248
H 1.58 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm 18K Gold Stick White Dial Men Watch 116508
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Mint condition. Box and papers included. * Free Shipping within the USA * Three-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the wa...
18k Gold
$33,923
H 1.58 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Daytona 40mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Diamond Black Dial Mens Watch 116503
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Excellent condition. Card 2023. Full links. Rolex 100% original diamonds. General Information: Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Name: Rolex Daytona 11...
Steel
18 Kt Gold Angelus Chronodate Triple Date Jumbo 38mm Chronograph Wrist Watch
By Angelus
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Gold Extremely Rare Collectors Angelus Chronodate Triple Date Chronograph Wrist Watch with amazing Lugs ! Movement : Angelus manual wind movement caliber 217 Functions :Chron...
Gold, 18k Gold
Very Rare Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18238
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Very Rare Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18238 - Automatic winding; quick-set; sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case with fluted bezel . Ferrite dial with Roman numer...
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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