$15,937
Rolex Yacht-Master 16623
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A men's Yacht-Master in stainless steel and yellow gold by Rolex. Features a white dial with applied hour markers, a date aperture and a bidirectional rotatable bezel with 60-minute ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel White Dial Automatic Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand and Model Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Yacht-Master 16623 Model Number: 16623 Type and Style: Type: Wristwatch Style: Luxury Department: Men Display: Analog Vintage:...
Steel
Rolex Yacht-Master 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. No original box and papers. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the w...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex 16623 Yachtmaster Two-Tone White Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 16623 Model: Yachtmaster Case Material: Stainless steel Case Diameter: 40mm Crystal: Sapphire crystal (scratch resistant) Bezel :18k yellow gold bidirectional bezel...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16623
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel & Gold Men's 2-Tone Watch Gray Dial 16623 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yacht-Master Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold 16623
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stainless steel and yellow gold Yacht-Master by Rolex. Features a blue dial with applied hour markers, date at 3 o'clock, and a bidirectional rotatable bezel with 60-minute graduat...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel & Gold Men's 2-Tone Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel & Gold Men's 2-Tone Watch 16623 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel & Gold Men's 2-Tone Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel & Gold Men's 2-Tone Watch 16623 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel & Gold Men's 2-Tone Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel & Gold Men's 2-Tone Watch 16623 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel & Gold Men's 2-Tone Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel & Gold Men's 2-Tone Watch 16623 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel & Gold Men's 2-Tone Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel & Gold Men's 2-Tone Watch 16623 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel & Gold Men's 2-Tone Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel & Gold Men's 2-Tone Watch 16623 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel & Gold Men's 2-Tone Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel & Gold Men's 2-Tone Watch 16623 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel & Gold Men's 2-Tone Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel & Gold Men's 2-Tone Watch 16623 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel & Gold Men's 2-Tone Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel & Gold Men's 2-Tone Watch 16623 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Yacht Master Sport Wristwatch 16623
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel & Gold Men's 2-Tone Sport Watch 16623 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
2005 Rolex Yachtmaster 16623 Two-Tone Men's Watch Slate Dial
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
2005 Rolex Two Tone Yachtmaster Men's Watch Model: 16623 Serial: F930431 Two tone men's watch - 18K yellow gold and Stainless Steel Slate grey Dial, 18K Yellow gold bezel and crow...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Yachtmaster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16623
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 16623 Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 40mm Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold Multi-directional Bezel Dial: White dial with luminescent dial markers ; Date at 3 o...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex yellow gold stainless steel Yachtmaster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16623
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 16623 Model: Yacht-master Case Material: 18k yellow gold and stainless steel Case Diameter: 40mm Crystal: Scratch Resistant Sapphire Bezel: Bidirectional 60-minute ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Yacht-Master Wristwatch Ref 16623
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal. Stainless steel case with 18k yellow gold bezel (40mm diameter). Factory Rolex Tahitian mother of pearl dial with luminous ...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel and Gold Men's 2-Tone Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel & Gold Men's 2-Tone Watch 16623 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel and Gold Men's 2-Tone Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel & Gold Men's 2-Tone Watch 16623 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Rolex yellow Gold Stainless Steel Yacht-Master Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16623
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel & Gold Men's Watch 16623 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel and Gold Men's 2-Tone Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel & Gold Men's 2-Tone Watch 16623 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel and Gold Men's 2-Tone Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel & Gold Men's 2-Tone Watch 16623 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel and Gold Men's 2-Tone Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel & Gold Men's 2-Tone Watch 16623 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Yacht-Master Sport Wristwatch Ref 16623
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel & Gold Men's 2-Tone Sport Watch 16623 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel Yellow Gold White Dial Automatic Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Yacht-Master 16623 w is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case.
Rolex Yacht-Master 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Yacht-Master 16623 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by an automatic movement which is cased in a stainless steel case.
Rolex Yacht-Master Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's 16623
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Ref: W4641 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Yacht-Master Model Ref: 16623 Age: Circa 2006 Gender: Men's Box and Papers: Box Only Dial: Blue Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movement: Automati...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Steel Yacht-Master Two Tone White Dial Wristwatch Ref 16623
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Company: Rolex Model: Yachtmaster Ref.: 16623 Serial: V Case Material: Stainless Steel Movement: Automatic Case Diameter: 40 mm Bezel: 18k Yellow gold bi-directional bezel Br...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 0.48 in W 0.79 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Yacht Master Gold Steel Serti MOP Dial Sapphire Diamond Men's Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Yachtmaster 16623 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by a mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case.
Rolex Yacht-Master 40 16623 Factory Black Mother of Pearl Dial 2 Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm Ref. 16623, featuring a 100% original and rare black mother-of-pearl dial, two-tone stainless steel and 18K yellow gold case, and a luxurious Oyster bracelet.
Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Sold
Dm 1.5 in L 7.5 in
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Yacht Master Wristwatch Ref 16623 With Mother-of-Pearl Dial
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Rolex Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow GoldYacht Master Wristwatch, Ref. 16623, with Mother-of-Pearl Dial is in great condition. 40mm case, the dial with diamonds and blue sapphir...
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex yellow gold stainless steel Yacht-Master chronometer wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Yacht-Master, Model 16623, - Men's stainless steel wristwatch with 18k yellow gold rotating bezel (40mm diameter).
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Yacht Master Automatic Wristwatch, 2013
By Rolex
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this Automatic Gold and Steel Rolex Yacht Master. Ref 16623 Movement : Automatic Case Material : Gold/Steel Bracelet Material : Gold/Steel Dial : Yellow Case Diameter : 40 m...
Gold, Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Yacht-Master Wristwatch Ref 16623
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic movement, 31 jewels, Quickset date, sapphire crystal. Stainless steel case with 18k yellow gold bezel, 40mm diameter. White dial with black markers. Stainless steel and 18k...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yacht-Master 16623
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
**Bank wire only at this price** Ref 16623. Circa 2006. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Sport Rolex Yacht-Master 16623 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a 18k &...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yacht-Master 16623, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Yacht-Master Reference #: 16623. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel White 40 MM.
Rolex Yachtmaster Steel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster Steel 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch 16623.
Rolex Yachtmaster Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Mens Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Mens Watch 16623.
Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yachtmaster Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Mens Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Mens Watch 16623.
Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yachtmaster White Dial Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster White Dial Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch 16623.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Yachtmaster White Dial Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster White Dial Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch 16623.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Yachtmaster Steel Yellow Gold Slate Dial Mens Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster Steel Yellow Gold Slate Dial Mens Watch 16623.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Yachtmaster Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Mens Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Mens Watch 16623.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Yachtmaster Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Mens Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Mens Watch 16623.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Yachtmaster Steel Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster Steel Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch 16623.
Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yachtmaster Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Mens Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Mens Watch 16623.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Yacht-Master 0 16623 Men Stainless Steel 0 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: W008345 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Yacht-Master Model Variant: 0 Model Number: 16623 Age: 39366 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box, Booklet, Cardholder, Swing Tag...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yacht-Master 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Watch Ref 16623
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
"Bank wire only at this price." 40 mm case size. Ref 16623. Circa 2009. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Sport Rolex Yacht-Master 16623 watch is made out of Gold and st...
Steel, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yachtmaster 40mm Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster 40mm Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16623.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Yachtmaster 40mm Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster 40mm Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16623.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Yachtmaster Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Serti Mens Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Serti Mens Watch 16623.
Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yachtmaster Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Serti Mens Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Serti Mens Watch 16623 Box Card.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Yachtmaster 40 Steel Yellow Gold MOP Men's Watch 16623 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster 40 Steel Yellow Gold MOP Mens Watch 16623 Box Card.
Rolex Yachtmaster White Dial Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch 16623 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster White Dial Steel Yellow Gold Mens Watch 16623 Box Papers.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Yachtmaster Steel Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch 16623 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster Steel Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch 16623 Box Card.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Yachtmaster Steel Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch 16623 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster Steel Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch 16623 Box Card.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Yachtmaster Steel Yellow Gold Slate Dial Mens Watch 16623 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster Steel Yellow Gold Slate Dial Mens Watch 16623 Box Card.
Steel, Yellow Gold
$68,499
H 1.58 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.58 in
Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 18k White Gold Cream Dial Mens Watch 5320G-001
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned, like-new condition. Comes with an original box and a full paper set. Retail for $101,100 USD. General Information Department: Men Style: Luxury Model Name: Perpetual Cale...
White Gold
Cartier Louis Cartier Classic Tank, Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier, Louis Cartier, Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 24 X 18 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, quartz movement, white dial with Black Roman numerals, Sapphire crown. 1/2 in...
18k Gold
Cartier Santos Ronde Large Steel and 18k Gold Automatic Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1997 Cartier Santos Ronde Reference 1910, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Water Resistant case with 18k Yellow Gold Bezel, Sapphire Crown, automatic, self winding movement, Whi...
18k Gold, Steel
MINT Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Rose Gold 116515LN 40mm Black Oysterflex Complete
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This is the stunning Everose gold Cosmograph Daytona on Oysterflex ref. 116515LN. With the introduction of the Oysterflex bracelet, Rolex completely changed the importance & versati...
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Tiffany Limited Ediiton Yellow Gold Watch 5150J
By Patek Philippe
Located in Aventura, FL
Patek Philippe introduced the reference 5150 or “T150” in 2001 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the relationship between Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Co. This model was offered ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watch Black Dial Rose Gold 15500OR.OO.1220OR.01 Unworn
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watch (Model: 15500OR.OO.1220OR.01) – a luxurious and new timepiece that exudes sophistication. Adorned with a rose gold case, the watch fea...
Rose Gold
Rolex Daytona 16518 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Daytona 16518 Men's Watch. This watch features a 40mm case made of 18K yellow gold, paired with an 18K yellow gold bezel. The white dial is equipped with luminous gold hands an...
18k Gold
Vintage Rolex Datejust Ruby Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Timeless Elegance: Rolex Lady-Datejust 69173 Experience the perfect blend of luxury and sophistication with the Rolex Lady-Datejust 69173. Designed for women who appreciate timeless...
Diamond, Ruby
$12,020
H 1.42 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold Custom Diamond Red Dial Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned good condition. Custom red dial and bezel. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. Comes without a box and pap...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Daytona White Gold Racing Dial 116509
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Cosmograph Daytona crafted in white gold by Rolex. Featuring a silver racing dial with red detailing. Like all Daytona's this model features a tachymetric scale, three counters and...
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116505 Black Dial Pink Subdials 18K Rose Gold Box/Card
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Discover our collection of carefully evaluated and inspected pre-owned watches, each meticulously assessed and authenticated by our in-house certified horologists. Every piece underg...
Rose Gold
Rolex GMT-Master II Green Dial 116718LN
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A men' s GMT-Master wristwatch, crafted from 18k yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a distinctive green dial with gold applied hour markers and a date aperture at 3 o'clock. Complementi...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date 40 Presidential 228348RBR Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Dial Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day Date 40 Presidential 228348RBR Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Dial Bezel The Rolex Yellow Gold President Day Date 40 228348RBR is a wristwatch with an analog display. It has ...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116505 Black Dial Pink Subdials 18K Rose Gold Complete
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Discover our collection of carefully evaluated and inspected pre-owned watches, each meticulously assessed and authenticated by our in-house certified horologists. Every piece underg...
Rose Gold
Vintage Rolex 18K Gold DateJust 28mm Diamond Bezel & Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Perpetual DateJust with Aftermarket Diamond Wrist Watch. 28mm dial Rolex all 18k gold with vintage manual movement and the vintage oyster 18k bracelet and fold over cl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust II 18K Yellow Steel Steel Diamond Champagne Dial Men Watch 116333
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. The watch shows minor signs of wear. No original box and papers. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 41 Model Number: 116333 Type: Wristwatch...
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.