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Vintage 1945 Rolex Precision Ref. 4360- White Dial
Vintage 1945 Rolex Precision Ref. 4360- White Dial

Vintage 1945 Rolex Precision Ref. 4360- White Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This Rolex Precision Ref. 4360, produced circa 1945, is a rare survivor from the early post-war

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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel and 14Kt. Gold Ladies Art Deco Cord Watch from 1945 / 46
Rolex Steel and 14Kt. Gold Ladies Art Deco Cord Watch from 1945 / 46

Rolex Steel and 14Kt. Gold Ladies Art Deco Cord Watch from 1945 / 46

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Two Tone METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Vintage Rolex Bubbleback Stainless Steel Watch, 1945
Vintage Rolex Bubbleback Stainless Steel Watch, 1945

Vintage Rolex Bubbleback Stainless Steel Watch, 1945

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1945 Vintage Rolex Bubbleback Ref. 2940 Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Precision Steel Wristwatch, c1945
Rolex Precision Steel Wristwatch, c1945

Rolex Precision Steel Wristwatch, c1945

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H 0.36 in W 1.66 in Dm 1.34 in

Rolex Precision Steel Wristwatch, c1945

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

Vintage Rolex Precision wristwatch dated Circa 1945. Snap back Stainless Steel case with tapered

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm in steel and with grey Dial
Rolex Datejust 36mm in steel and with grey Dial

Rolex Datejust 36mm in steel and with grey Dial

By Rolex

Located in Paris, IDF

​ ​clasp,​ ​maximum​ ​19​ ​cm When​ ​the​ ​Rolex​ ​Datejust​ ​debuted​ ​in​ ​1945,​ ​it​ ​was​ ​the

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 36mm in steel and sunburst grey dial
Rolex Datejust 36mm in steel and sunburst grey dial

Rolex Datejust 36mm in steel and sunburst grey dial

By Rolex

Located in Paris, IDF

​ ​of​ ​wear​ ​​ ​ When​ ​the​ ​Rolex​ ​Datejust​ ​was​ ​introduced​ ​in​ ​1945,​ ​it​ ​was​ ​the

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 36mm in steel and sunburst grey "sigma" 18k white gold dial
Rolex Datejust 36mm in steel and sunburst grey "sigma" 18k white gold dial

Rolex Datejust 36mm in steel and sunburst grey "sigma" 18k white gold dial

By Rolex

Located in Paris, IDF

​ ​of​ ​wear​ ​​ ​ When​ ​the​ ​Rolex​ ​Datejust​ ​was​ ​introduced​ ​in​ ​1945,​ ​it​ ​was​ ​the

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Royal Wristwatch circa 1945

Rolex Stainless Steel Royal Wristwatch circa 1945

By Rolex

Located in Firenze, IT

nice watch a vintage Rolex stainless steel Oyster Royal wristwatch, circa 1945. This example is

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Rose Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch circa 1945
Rolex Rose Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch circa 1945

Rolex Rose Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch circa 1945

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Automatic movement. 14k rose gold case, 32mm, circa 1945. Black dial with both Arabic and Roman

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, 14k Gold

1945 Rolex Oyster Imperial Viceroy 9k Yellow Gold Gent's Wrist Watch
1945 Rolex Oyster Imperial Viceroy 9k Yellow Gold Gent's Wrist Watch

1945 Rolex Oyster Imperial Viceroy 9k Yellow Gold Gent's Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine vintage Rolex Oyster Imperial Viceroy gents wrist watch in 9 karat yellow gold; part of our

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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Rolex Stainless Steel Triple Calendar Anti Magnetic Chronograph Wristwatch
Rolex Stainless Steel Triple Calendar Anti Magnetic Chronograph Wristwatch

Rolex Stainless Steel Triple Calendar Anti Magnetic Chronograph Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1945 Rolex Reference 6236 ( Jean Claude Killy ) Triple Calendar, Anti Magnetic Chronograph

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 18k yellow gold and diamond face Ladies size
Rolex Datejust 18k yellow gold and diamond face Ladies size

Rolex Datejust 18k yellow gold and diamond face Ladies size

By Rolex

Located in Brisbane, AU

This stunning Ladies Rolex Datejust features a 26mm stainless steel case, champagne dial with

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex President Datejust in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Silver Dial
Rolex President Datejust in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Silver Dial

Rolex President Datejust in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Silver Dial

By Rolex

Located in Lucerne, CH

and a date calendar at 3 o'clock aperture. First presented in 1945, Rolex's iconic Datejust was the

Category

1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi Bezel Stainless Steel Men's Jubilee Watch 126710BLRO
Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi Bezel Stainless Steel Men's Jubilee Watch 126710BLRO

Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi Bezel Stainless Steel Men's Jubilee Watch 126710BLRO

By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

model in 1945. Specification: Brand: Rolex Model: GMT-Master II Reference number: 126710BLRO Movement

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

1945 Bubbleback Rolex Stainless Steel Wristwatch
1945 Bubbleback Rolex Stainless Steel Wristwatch

1945 Bubbleback Rolex Stainless Steel Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in South Pasadena, CA

1945 Bubbleback Rolex Stainless Steel Wristwatch. The Rolex Bubbleback Stainless Steel Wristwatch

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex 1940's Vintage Ref 6552 Steel Self winding Wrist Watch
Rolex 1940's Vintage Ref 6552 Steel Self winding Wrist Watch

Rolex 1940's Vintage Ref 6552 Steel Self winding Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1945 Rolex Reference 6552 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster Case. Caliber

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 279384 Women's Watch in 18kt Stainless Steel/White Gold
Rolex Datejust 279384 Women's Watch in 18kt Stainless Steel/White Gold

Rolex Datejust 279384 Women's Watch in 18kt Stainless Steel/White Gold

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

/Kinetic Year Manufactured: 2022 Year of Manufacture: 2020-2029 Condition: Dating back to 1945, Rolex

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Bubbleback Reference 3065 Watch, 1945
Vintage Rolex Bubbleback Reference 3065 Watch, 1945

Vintage Rolex Bubbleback Reference 3065 Watch, 1945

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1945 Vintage Rolex Bubbleback Reference 3065. 14K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel case. 32mm wide

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Ref 4417, 1945
Rolex Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Ref 4417, 1945

Rolex Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Ref 4417, 1945

By Rolex

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rolex dress model wristwatch, reference 4417. This super rare Rolex is from 1945, made of stainless

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1945
Rolex Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1945

Rolex Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1945

By Rolex

Located in Paris, FR

Rolex 18k yellow gold chronograph wristwatch, circa 1945, manual-wind movement, antimagnetic, with

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Royalite Wristwatch Ref 4240 circa 1945
Rolex Stainless Steel Royalite Wristwatch Ref 4240 circa 1945

Rolex Stainless Steel Royalite Wristwatch Ref 4240 circa 1945

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Royalite wristwatch, Ref. 4240, serial number 371,XXX, circa 1945. 31mm case

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Rose Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch Ref 3131 circa 1945
Rolex Rose Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch Ref 3131 circa 1945

Rolex Rose Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch Ref 3131 circa 1945

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 14K Rose Gold Bubbleback Wristwatch, Ref. 3131 serial number 3.2 million, circa 1945. 32mm

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Lady's White Gold and Diamond Bracelet Wristwatch Ref 93075 circa 1945
Rolex Lady's White Gold and Diamond Bracelet Wristwatch Ref 93075 circa 1945

Rolex Lady's White Gold and Diamond Bracelet Wristwatch Ref 93075 circa 1945

By Rolex

Located in Frankfurt, DE

Beautiful Rolex lady's diamond bracelet watch, Ref. 93075, circa 1950s, Manual-wind movement

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Authentic Rolex Datejust 179173G Champagne Dial 10P Diamond D No. Ladies Used
Authentic Rolex Datejust 179173G Champagne Dial 10P Diamond D No. Ladies Used

Authentic Rolex Datejust 179173G Champagne Dial 10P Diamond D No. Ladies Used

By Rolex

Located in Holtsville, NY

machinery Since its inception in 1945, the Rolex Datejust has become an icon of sophistication and luxury

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 16200 Pink Dial Roman, Y-Series, 3-Row Oyster, Men's Watch
Rolex Datejust 16200 Pink Dial Roman, Y-Series, 3-Row Oyster, Men's Watch

Rolex Datejust 16200 Pink Dial Roman, Y-Series, 3-Row Oyster, Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in Holtsville, NY

model, the Datejust 16200, is a symbol of Rolex's innovation. Introduced in 1945, the Datejust was the

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Wristwatch with Black Dial circa 1945
Rolex Yellow Gold Wristwatch with Black Dial circa 1945

Rolex Yellow Gold Wristwatch with Black Dial circa 1945

By Rolex

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A chic Rolex 14k yellow gold chronometer wristwatch with matte black dial and gold dauphine hands

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Precision Steel Wristwatch, c1945
Rolex Precision Steel Wristwatch, c1945

Rolex Precision Steel Wristwatch, c1945

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H 0.36 in W 1.66 in Dm 1.34 in

Rolex Precision Steel Wristwatch, c1945

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

Vintage Rolex Precision wristwatch dated Circa 1945. Snap back Stainless Steel case with tapered

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Precision Shock Resisting Wristwatch c1945
Rolex Stainless Steel Precision Shock Resisting Wristwatch c1945

Rolex Stainless Steel Precision Shock Resisting Wristwatch c1945

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

Model 4517. A Precision wristwatch by Rolex made circa 1945. Snap back Stainless Steel shock

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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By Cartier

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By Rolex

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By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

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By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

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Rolex 1945 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact rolex 1945 you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Stainless Steel and 14k Gold. Take a look at a rolex 1945 featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a rolex 1945, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Rolex 1945?

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Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

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.

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