Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold "Orchid" Ladies Watch circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Orchid / Reference 8901 METAL / MATERIAL
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Original Dial from 1958
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Original Patinated Black Dial 1958
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 6605
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare, Bulls Eye Dial from 1958 Caliber 1060
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6552 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex 1958 Lady-Datejust Watch 6517 - Yellow Gold 18k Automatic One Year
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: Lady-Datejust Model Number: 6517 Movement: Automatic Warranty: One Year Year
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 6085 Stainless Steel Watch, 1958
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1958 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6085 Stainless Steel watch with Machined Bezel with
Rolex Precision Reference 9659 18 Karat Rose Gold Watch, 1958
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1958 Vintage Rolex Precision Ref. 9659 18k Light Rose Gold Case watch with Original Silver Dial
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Roulette Date Ref 6605
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage rare 1958 Rolex Datejust, model number 6605. The watch dial is in good condition, featuring
Stainless Steel
1958 Turn-O-Graph Red Depth Rating by Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
1958 Turn-O-Graph Red Depth Rating by Rolex -ref. 6202 -Rare Red Depth Rating!
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking Manual Wristwatch, circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Speedking / Ref. 6421 METAL
1958 Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch Stainless Silver Dial 1601
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 1958 Rolex Datejust Men's Watch Model: 1601 Serial: 396208 Automatic movement Stainless
Stainless Steel
1958 Rolex Pre-Cellini Vintage Larger Ladies Dress Watch - 9K Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1958 ROLEX Pre-Cellini Vintage Larger Ladies Dress Watch - 9K Gold Charming Mid-Century Design
9k Gold
Rolex Oyster Explorer White Creamy Honeycomb Dial 5501 Steel Manual Watch, 1958
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 5501 Year: 1958 Serial number: 36xxxx Reference: OT1625 Case: 34mm
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex 1950s Vintage Ref 1002 Steel Self winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1958 Rolex Reference 1002 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster Case. Caliber
Steel
Rolex Marconi Yellow Gold Mechanical Wind Wristwatch 1958
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM643 Serial: 324****** Condition: 8.5 - Good condition Age: 1958 Case Diameter: 28 mm Case
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Rare Air-King Date Perpetual from 1958 Caliber 1030 Sub Mariner MVT
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King Date / Reference 5700 METAL
Rolex Vintage Precision Steel Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1958 Rolex Precision Reference 6430 Wrist Watch, 30 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster Case
Steel
Rolex Ref 1803 Gold Day Date Automatic Wristwatch with Chocolate Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1958 Rolex Reference 1803 Day Date "President" 36 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 3 Piece Oyster Case
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner James Bond Wristwatch Ref 5508 circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a beautiful and extremely rare example of a stainless steel Rolex Submariner James Bond
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Precision Wristwatch Ref 4477 circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is an elegant Rolex Precision wristwatch from the 1950s. It has a bull's eye dial with
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King automatic Wristwatch Ref 5500, circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air King reference 5500 with a automatic movement. The silvered
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 415,XXX, circa 1958. 36mm full
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Reference 6082 Stainless Steel Watch, 1958
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1958 Vintage Rolex Oyster Reference 6082 Stainless Steel Watch. Original, but restored silver dial
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 6564, circa 1958. This automatic watch has
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rose Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k rose gold early Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 6605, serial number 417,XXX, circa 1958. 36mm
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Date Wristwatch Ref 6534 circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
case along with a riveted stainless steel Oyster Rolex bracelet. circa 1958. This watch includes a
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Precision Reference 6424 Stainless Steel Watch, 1958
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1958 Vintage Rolex Oyster Precision Ref. 6424 Stainless Steel watch with Black Dial with Applied
ROLEX Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 6605, serial 3.8 million, circa 1958, with smooth
14k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel early Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 6605, serial number 353,XXX, circa 1958. 36mm
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gold
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Oyster Precision Wristwatch circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lady's Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Precision Wristwatch circa 1958. 27mm diameter Oyster case with
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1958 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Stainless Steel 6610 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Vintage * *Complete with: Presentation Box dated 1958 *Case Size: 36mm *Strap: Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6565 circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 6565. This automatic watch has an original
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6085 circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k rose gold Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 6085, circa 1958. 34mm case with smooth bezel
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King Wristwatch Ref 1503 circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Airking wristwatch, Ref. 1503, serial number 418,XXX, circa 1958. 34mm case
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rose Gold Early Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K Rose Gold Early Datejust Wristwatch ref 6605 serial# 417,XXX circa 1958. 36mm diameter
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 6611B circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k rose gold early Day-Date wristwatch, Ref. 6611B, serial number 397,XXX, circa 1958. Great
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex 18K PG Oyster Perpetual Midsize c. 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K PG 31mm midsize model ref 6551 circa 1958. Smooth bezel, glossy black dial with pink gold
Rolex white gold early Datejust self winding wristwatch Ref 6605, circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An early, and exceptional condition Rolex Datejust model ref 6605 serial # 413,xxx circa 1957
14k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King Super Precision Wristwatch Ref 5504 circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rolex Air-King Ref. 5504 Super Precision Case Stainless steel, screw back, acrylic glass
Stainless Steel
Rolex 18K PG Oyster Perpetual ref. 6551 c. 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K PG Oyster Perpetual ref # 6551 31mm smooth bezel serial # 309,xxx circa 1958 with
18k Gold
Sold
W 1.42 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Early Datejust Watch Ref 6605 circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel and 14k rose gold early Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 6605, serial number 353,XXX
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Gold Oyster Perpetual Date ref.6548 circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K YG Oyster Perpetual ref #6548 midsize 31mm diameter case with smooth bezel serial # 261
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Midsize Oyster Perpetual "Summer Peach" Dial c.1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS midsize Oyster Perpetual ref 6551 circa 1958. 31mm diameter case with 14K WG fluted bezel
Stainless Steel
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual ref. 6562 c. 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K YG Oyster Perpetual ref # 6562 34 mm case serial #345,xxx circa 1958 with original
18k Gold
ROLEX Steel GMT Ref# 6542 Serial# 381, xxx circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS GMT ref # 6542 serial # 381,xxx circa 1958 minty original inner minute track gilt dial
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer 5504 Super Precision Automatic Men's Vintage Watch, circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A rare, stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Super Precision Explorer vintage gents wristwatch
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel GMT ref 6542 early no crown guard model circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS GMT ref 6542 early no crown guard model circa 1958 beautiful condition original glossy
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm 6605
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage rare 1958 Rolex Datejust, model number 6605. The watch dial is in good condition, featuring
Stainless Steel
Rolex Gold and Steel Datejust Ref 6609 with Rotating Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Verona, IT
18k yellow gold and stainless steel Rolex Datejust, circa 1958, Ref. 6609, with rotating calibrated
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King Date automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
calibre 1520 automatic movement, with the case marked 5700. This reference was introduced in 1958 by Rolex
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Precision Wristwatch, circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Vintage Rolex Precision wristwatch, circa 1958. Snap back 18 carat gold case with tapered fancy
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Date Tropical Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
calibre 1520 automatic movement, with the case marked 5700. This reference was introduced in 1958 by Rolex
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Blue "Vignette" Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
Genuine Cartier Watch. Must de Cartier Vendome 590004 Round Argent Arabic Face
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Must de Cartier Vendome Ref 590004 Rare White dial with Arabic Numbers Sapphire Cabochon Crown. New White Leather Band Condition: Wear consistent...
Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Rolex Rare 1942 Bubble Back Ladies Steel Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1942 Rolex Ladies Reference 3869 Bubble Back Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. Stainless Steel 2 Piece Oyster case, original and unpolished, original Oyster Crown. Automatic, self winding ...
Steel
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Cellini Series Ladies Watch in Original Condition 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cellini / Reference 4081 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm X Diamet...
18k Gold
Rolex Two-Tone Datejust with Factory Original, Dial, Box and Papers circa 2000's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Two-tone CIRCA / YEAR: 2000's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEM...
Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies ROLEX 2649 Precision Cocktail Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1970s. 1400 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 2649. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism. Leather Band...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Air King Vintage Steel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Rolex Air King Reference 5500 Wrist watch, 34 M.M Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster case. Caliber 1520 Automatic, self winding movement. Silver Satin dial with raised Stick m...
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Factory Original Silver Dial 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 16000 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel & White Gold Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIO...
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold "Shell" Air King with Flawless Original Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 1025-3 METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Shell / Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / ...
Yellow Gold, 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
18 kt Gold Omega Collectors Wrist Watch, Caliber 321, Reference OT 2955 3
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Omega Chronograph, Collectors in amazing condition ! Reference OT 2955 3 Movement : Mechanical Manual Winding Caliber 321 Case : 18 Kt solid Gold, 35 mm Strap : Leather, Omega Gol...
18k Gold, Gold
18k Chopard LUC Ladies Manual watch. Vintage Chopard 18k Yellow gold Watch.
By Chopard
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
This is a rare piece that does not come up for sale often. In fact, you will probably not see one like this for sale. Elegant and minimalistic wristwatch and bracelet. 18k Gold panth...
Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$9,350
W 1.42 in
Rolex Mens Stainless Steel Datejust Silver Stick Dial Fluted Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro , CA
Swiss Wrist - SKU 16014-SLV-STK-FLT-JBL Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust Ref# 16014 - Plastic Quickset Model Gender : Mens Metals : 14k/Stainless Steel Case Size : 36 mm Dial : Silv...
Stainless Steel
$21,500
H 1.18 in W 1.22 in Dm 9 in L 9 in
CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An automatique Ceinture large wrist-watch designed by Cartier. This is the rare large model of the Ceinture automatique wristwatch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of C...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Dress Watch circa 1950 with Original Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold / Set with Vintage Rose Cut Stones .75Cts. CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZ...
18k Gold
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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The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
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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.
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.
These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.