Rolex 1952-1961 Oyster 34 Perpetual Reference 1003 Two Tone Jubilee Band
By Rolex
Located in Providence, RI
Its elegant design and classic two-tone Jubilee band makes it a sophisticated choice for any watch lover. Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual 24 Reference: 1003 Year Manufactured: ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Pocket Watch 9165. Antique Rolex Precision 9165 Circa 1952
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Pocket Watch. Precision Ref: 9165 Circa 1952 Please refer to pictures to see the movement.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch from 1952
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
This watch has an exceptional original dial with gilded numbers and hands. Circa 1952, the perfect gift for someone who enjoys mid century design.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking Original Dial Manual Watch, circa 1952
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
While it was originally a man's watch is more suited for a woman in today's fashion world. Dating to 1952 it might be a perfect gift for someone turning 70 soon.
Rolex Date Stainless Steel Watch Silver Dial Oyster Band Vintage 1501 1952
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Date Stainless Steel Watch Silver Dial Oyster 1501, 1952 year.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rare Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual from 1952 Oversized Bubble Back Movement
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6334 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 / 54 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm...
Vintage 1952 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6107 Steel White 3-6-9 Dial Auto 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Direct Link To Rolex History The Reference 6107 is a direct descendant of the watches that established Rolex as the industry standard.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Early Oyster with Original Super Oyster Crown circa 1952-53
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6084 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1952-53 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Di...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Ladies Dudley Stainless Steel Watch, 1952
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1952 Vintage Oyster by Rolex Ladies Lady Dudley Ref. 3640 Stainless Steel watch with Original Patina Two Tone Gray and Silver Dial with Luminous Arabic Numbers. 22mm x 27mm lug to lu...
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 6084 Stainless Steel Watch, 1952
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1952 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6084 Stainless Steel watch with Silver Dial with Applied Steel Arabic 3, 6, 9, and 12 Plus Elongated Arrow Markers. 34mm x 38mm lug to lug (1...
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 6105 Ovettone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1952
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1952 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ovettone Reference 6105. 18K Yellow Gold case with a fluted bezel.
Vintage 1952 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubble Back Ref. 6084
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A highly collectible 1952 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubble Back Ref. 6084, featuring a 34mm 14K yellow gold case with a classic smooth bezel, embodying the refined design of early Rolex...
14k Gold
Vintage 1952 Rolex Precision 18KT Yellow Gold Ref. 8790
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
C. 1952 This elegant timepiece is crafted in 18K yellow gold by Rolex.
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster manual wind Wristwatch Ref 6082, circa 1952
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE With manual wind movement silvered dial gold coloured baton numerals, Rolex oyster crown on brown leather strap, circa 1952, case diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Rare Model with Machined Bezel Super Oyster, circa 1951 or 1952
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Ref. 6107 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1951 / 1952 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm X 35mm MOVEME...
Rolex Oyster 6244 c1952
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Oyster 6244 Circa 1952 Manual Wind Ivory Honeycomb Dial Vintage Collectors Piece A rare and historically significant vintage Rolex, this Oyster Ref. 6244 dates back to appr...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Steel Oyster Date Mechanical Custom Blue Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1952 Rolex Reference 6694 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Case, Caliber 1225 Mechanical, Manual winding movement, Older Refinished custom color Blue Dial with rais...
Steel
Rolex 1952 Steel Case with California Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1952 Rolex Reference 6106, 34 MM & Steel 2 piece case.
Stainless Steel
Rolex 1952 Steel Case with California Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1952 Rolex Reference 6106, 34 MM & Steel 2 piece case.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Transitional Bubbleback Wristwatch, circa 1952
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Rolex 14k yellow gold transitional bubbleback wristwatch, circa 1952, with original Rolex dial, possibly an early refinish in blue.
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Sweep Seconds Manual Wind Wristwatch circa 1952
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Ref. 6144 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: 38mm X 31mm CIRCA: 1952 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Jewels / Manual Wind...
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Precision Index Bezel Watch from 1952
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster / Precision / 6223 Thunderbird Bezel METAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA: 1952 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Cal. 710 DI...
Rolex 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch With Diamonds circa, 1952
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3863 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1952 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm "Lug T...
18k Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Perpetual Wind Watch, circa 1952
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Ref. 6105 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and 14 Kt Rose Gold CIRCA: 1951 / 1952 DIMENSIONS: 43 mm X 36 mm MOV...
Rolex Steel and Gold Perpetual from 1952 with an Original Dial, Hands and Crown
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 6104 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / 14Kt.
Rolex Stainless Steel with Rare Full Size Bubble Back Movement from 1951 or 1952
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Super Oyster / 6084 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1951 / 1952 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm X 34...
Rolex Stainless Steel California Dial Wristwatch Ref 6426
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1952 Rolex, Reference 6426 34 MM Stainless Steel Water proof Case, caliber 1215 Manual wind movement, Newly restored California Dial with luminous numbers and luminous filled M...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Gold Top and Steel back Larger Manual Wind Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1952 Rolex Wrist Watch, 35 M.M 3 piece snap back case with Yellow Gold Bezel, Lug Tops and Crown. 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement, older Quality Restored Silver Satin...
Gold, Steel
1952 Rolex Precision Model 6044 “Royal” Oyster
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
1952! Let me introduce you to a special watch. It’s a Rolex that has a very special Crown.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1952
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1952 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 6285. 14K Yellow Gold case.
Rolex Yellow Gold Bombe Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 6090, circa 1952
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K YG Bombe ref # 6090 serial# 729,xxx circa 1952.
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Wristwatch circa 1952
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega stainless steel Seamaster wristwatch, Ref. 2766-1, movement serial number 13.8 million, circa 1952. 33.5 x 42mm case with wide bezel and heavy lugs. Original black waffle dial ...
Stainless Steel
Tudor Prince Stainless Steel Jumbo Oysterdate Wristwatch Ref 7024/0
By Tudor
Located in New York, NY
Hans Wilsdorf launched the Tudor brand in 1946, with the aim to sell watches at "a more modest price" than Rolex, but without sacrificing the "standards of dependability" that consum...
Stainless Steel
Pre-Owned Circa 1952 Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Model: Rolex Movement: Automatic Case Material: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Case Size: 34mm Dial: Silver Strap: Black Alligator Circa: 1952 No box, no papers
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1952
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 6084, serial number 736,XXX, circa 1952. 34mm case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Precision Dress Model manual wristwatch, circa 1952
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A scarce and striking design vintage lady’s Rolex 18K YG dress model circa 1952. Featuring a 22mm heavy snap back case with pronounced and sloped lugs and featuring a beautifully re...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1913 Patek Philippe Pocket Watch for Retailer Spaulding and Company , 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including the Yellow Gold Cuvette (Dust Cover) Greek Key Pattern Blue...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Cartier Santos Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Automatic Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier Series: Santos Case Diameter: 24 mm Bracelet: 18k yellow gold & stainless steel Bezel: Custom diamond set Dial: Off-white Dial The sale includes a Cartier watch box a...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1550 34mm Champagne Dial 14k Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1550 Model: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Case Material: 14k Gold Plated Stainless Steel Band: Custom Leather Strap Bezel: 14k Gold Plated Stainless Ste...
14k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Elgin White Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch from 1923 with Matching Chain
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Open Faced METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1923 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 44mm MOVEMENT / CALI...
Gold-filled
Rolex Steel Oyster Raleigh with Original Patinated Dial 1930's Oyster
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Tudor STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Raleigh / Reference 4220 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1941 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Diameter 29mm M...
Cartier Tank 1710 Américaine Diamond Bezel Quartz 18K Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Américaine watch with diamond bezel and bracelet in 18K yellow gold, featuring a rectangular 19 x 34.5mm case and quartz movement. Designed with timeless Roman numerals ...
18k Gold
18 Kt Gold Hunter Pocket Watch Triple Calendar Moon Phase Chrono Minute Repeater
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Pink Gold Hunter Pocket Watch Triple Calendar / Quantieme Moon Phase Chronograph Minute Repeater Weight : 138.1 Gram Extremely Solid & Heavy 18 Kt Pink Gold Hunter Case Pock...
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Strap Model Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Rolex Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. 14K 2 piece case, 9 M.M. thick, 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle lever movement, 2 tone Silver Satin Pie pan dial with raised Gold marke...
14k Gold
Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare "Pie Pan" Factory Original Dial circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42...
Stainless Steel
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 Steel and 14Kt. Solid Gold Oyster Perpetual with Original Dial Mid 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 7008 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and 14Kt. Gold CIRCA / YEAR: Mid 1960's DIMENSIONS / SI...
Gold, Steel
Tiffany & Company Patek Philippe Antique Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 Patek Philippe for Tiffany & company Pocket watch, 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including Gold inside Dust Cover. 20 Jewel, mechanical, manual wind nickle leve...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Rolex 6516 Watch. 18k and SS ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k and Stainless Steel Rolex Ladies Automatic Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1970 25mm Rolex Automatic Movement Ref. 6516. Beautiful Watch. Case is Stainless Steel. 18k Yellow gold b...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Cartier Mid Size Wrist Watch, 30 M.M. X 6 M.M thick 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Cartier Inc. 17 jewel mechanical, Manual wind movement. Silver Satin Dial with raised Gol...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Watch 79173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Model Number: 79173 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model: Rolex Datejust 7917...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Steel O.P Date With Custom Made M.O.P Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
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.
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.
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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.