Rolex Day Date President 1803 Buckley Dial 18K Yellow Gold Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1803 Serial: 3841*** Year: 1974 Model: Rolex Day Date Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Custom Leather Band Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: ...
Rolex President Day-Date 36mm Yellow Gold Leather Strap Vintage Mens Watch 1803
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex President Day-Date 36mm Yellow Gold Leather Strap Vintage Mens Watch 1803.
Yellow Gold
Rolex President Day-Date 36mm Yellow Gold Leather Strap Vintage Mens Watch 1803
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex President Day-Date 36mm Yellow Gold Leather Strap Vintage Mens Watch 1803.
Yellow Gold
Rolex President Day-Date 36mm Yellow Gold Leather Strap Vintage Mens Watch 1803
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex President Day-Date 36mm Yellow Gold Leather Strap Vintage Mens Watch 1803.
Yellow Gold
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day Date 36mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
An enduring symbol of prestige and refined craftsmanship, this vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date is crafted in 18K yellow gold and features the iconic fluted bezel that has bec...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date 18038 36mm Factory Diamond Dial and Leather Strap 18k Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18038 Serial: 962**** Year: 1987 Model: Rolex Day Date Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: Factory Rolex Leather Strap & Clasp Bezel: 18k Ye...
Rolex Day Date President 18038 36mm Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18038 Serial: 644**** Year: 1980 Model: Rolex Day Date President Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: Custom 18k Yellow Gold President Bezel: 18k...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Strap Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Strap Watch 18038 - Automatic winding; quick-set; sapphire crystal. President - Day-Date. 18k yellow gold case with fluted bezel ( 36 mm). Ver...
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
1990 Rolex Day-Date President 18248 18K Yellow Gold Watch 36mm Box #23235
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1990 Rolex Day-Date President Watch Model: 18248 Serial: E840743 This classic Rolex Day-Date President watch is set in solid 18K yellow gold. 36mm case Champagne Dial with Day Da...
18k Gold
Vintage Rolex Day Date Ref 18038 80s Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold 36mm Case.
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Day Date reference 18038 automatic (single quick) with a champagne sunburst dial in 18K yellow gold from the 1980s. Measurements include a 36mm case, 20mm lug ...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Very Rare Day-Date Vintage Gents 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Omani Dial 1803
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 36 mm Very Rare 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Vintage Gents Wristwatch, champagne dial with applied hour markers, day at 12 0'clock, date at 3 0'clock, Omani Crest at 6...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex President Day-Date 18078 36mm Bark Finish Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18078 Serial: 615**** Year: 1979 Model: Rolex President Day-Date Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: 18k Yellow Gold Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date 18238 36mm 18K Yellow Gold Watch Fluted Bezel Champagne Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. Leather strap and gold plated buckle are custom aftermarket. The watch its...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Precision Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A vintage ladies Rolex Precision, crafted in 1950, showcasing timeless elegance and Swiss craftsmanship. The round case measures 20mm in width, featu...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Vintage Oyster Perpetual Date Yellow Gold 34mm 1500
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date reference 1500, a classic yellow gold timepiece featuring a silver dial with applied gold baton indices and a date aperture at 3 o'clock, all pr...
Yellow Gold
Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Oversized "Ovatoni" with Original Dial from Mid-1950s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Ovatoni / Reference 6075 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 35...
$13,520Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex President Day Date 1803 18k Solid Gold 1970s Mens Diamond Automatic RA659
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxury icon, Rolex 18k solid gold Day-Date ref.1803 "The President" with diamond hour set, c.1973, in excellent working condition! Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous...
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Very Rare Day-Date 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Omani Dial Bark Finish
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Very Rare 36 mm 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Vintage Gents Wristwatch, silver dial with applied hour markers, day at 12 0'clock, date at 3 0'clock, Omani Crest at 6 0'...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$7,192Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.19 in
Rolex Oyster 6827 Datejust 18k Solid Gold 1980s Midsize 30mm Automatic RA732
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage luxury, 18k solid gold Men's midsize Rolex ref.6827 Oyster Perpetual Date automatic, c.1981, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeo...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18k Yellow Gold Custom Diamond Dial Bezel Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Custom Diamond dial and bezel. Comes with the gift box. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 69173 Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Sty...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Daytona 18k Gold With Black Face & Diamond Dot Dial
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Daytona 18k Gold Diamond Dot Dial 1999 Model - Solid 18k Yellow gold Daytona watch with chronograph black face and diamond dot dial. Solid gold bracelet with folding clasp cl...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Audemars Piguet 1970s Yellow Gold Tank Mechanical mid size Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Cartier classic Tank Wrist Watch, 20 x 20 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, Sapphire crown. 20 Jewel, Audemars Piguet Manual wind, Nickle Lever movement. White Enamel Dia...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,990
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 26 Steel 18K Gold Custom Red MOP Dial And Bezel Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Custom Diamond Dial and bezel. No original box and no paper. It comes with a seller box. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model N...
18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Two-Toned Logo Face Datejust Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel with a fluted bezel and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. 36mm face Model #126233 Serial #L1662xxx Size 6 1/2 inches Comes with its ...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$11,995
W 0.99 in Dm 1.5 in
Franck Muller Geneve Cintree Curvex Blue Dial with Diamond 18k White Gold Watch
By Franck Muller
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This stunning ladies Franck Muller Geneve Cintree Curvex watch is the perfect blend of high-performance engineering and breathtaking aesthetics. Designed for those who appreciate lux...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Datejust 41 mm Diamond Iced Out 25 Carats Arabic two tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41 mm Diamond Iced Out 25 Carats Arabic two tone Watch For more details leave us a message Model Date Just Reference Number Gender Unisex Metal 18K Yell...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Hermès Swift 25 mm Heure H Hour Watch
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Swift 25 mm Heure H Hour watch is crafted of stainless steel in a polished Hermes H casing, white dial, silver hour markers, and Swiss quartz movement. Also features, a blue j...
Silver, Stainless Steel
Hermès Paris 18 Kt Gold 'Sellier' Wristwatch, Crocodile Strap
By Hermès
Located in Stamford, CT
Hermès Paris 18 Kt Gold 'Sellier' Wristwatch, Crocodile Strap 18 kt., quartz, circular white dial, center gold-tone and outer decorative gold bezel, black Arabic numerals, luminous ...
$28,400Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Baignoire Certified Mint Complete Set With Original Receipt White Gold
By Cartier
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Cartier MODEL: Baignoire REFRENCE: WB520009 CASE: 18k White Gold DIAL: Silver BAND: 18k White Gold MOVEMENT: Manual Mint condition, with receipt Accommodated with an up to d...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize 18k Yellow Gold Watch W50003N2 1821
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize 18k Yellow Gold Watch W50003N2 1821 - Quartz. 18k yellow gold case; blue sapphire cabochon crown (25mm x 30mm). Ivory colored dial with black Roman nu...
Vintage 1990s Cartier Gold Pasha Chronograph Watch with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds set on the bezel, crowns, and dial weighing approximately a total of 3.60 carats. The watch features a brown allig...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank American Diamond 18k Gold Unisex Watch Ref 2940
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Louis Cartier introduced the Tank line-up before the 1920's. The collection has expanded over the years to incorporate a variety of variations. The Tank Americaine boasts an elongat...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Ladies President 179138 White Diamond Dial Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 179138 Serial: K556*** Year: 2005 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust President Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: Original...
Rolex GMT Master 16758 NIPPLE DIAL 18K Yellow Gold Jubilee Band 40mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16758 Serial: 8370*** Year: 1984 Model: Rolex GMT Master Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Jubilee Band Bezel: Black Dial: Black Nipple Dial ...
18k Gold
Unavailable|$33,895
Dm 1.58 in
Vintage Rolex 1655 Explorer Steve McQueen STRAIGHT HAND 1972 UNPOLISHED
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1655 Serial: 3039*** Year: 1972 Model: Rolex Explorer "Steve McQueen" Straight Hand Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Di...
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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.