1961 Rolex Oysterdate 6694 Gold Plated Silver Sunburst Dial Manual 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Entry To The Oyster Case The reference 6694 is a cornerstone of the vintage Rolex world, representing the classic manual-wind Oysterdate.
Gold Plate
1961 Rolex Vintage Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird Datejust 18K Gold SS Watch
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. ...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
1961 Rolex Oyster Royal 6427 Stainless Steel Patina White Dial Manual 34 mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Mid-Century Oyster Foundation The reference 6427 represents a pure, unadorned expression of mid-century design language, originating from an era when utilitarian durability and ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel with Machined Bezel and Original Dial and Dauphine Hands from 1961
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1007 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1961 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diame...
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 Datejust 1601 Champagne Pie Pan Doorstop Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1601 Year: 1961 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Custom Leather Band Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Champagne Pie P...
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 1007 Stainless Steel Watch, 1961
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1961 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1007 Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied Steel Elongated Arrow Beveled Markers with Original Rolex Oyster Stainless ...
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 6556 Stainless Steel Watch, 1961
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1961 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Precision Ref. 6556 Stainless Steel watch with Collectible 'Tru-Beat' 1040 Movement Original Silver Dial with Applied Steel Unique Sloped Stick/Ba...
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Bracelet Manual Wristwatch, Circa 1961 Ref 6694
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Circa 1961. Stainless steel case. Reference 6694, serial 657801.
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Gilt Dial GMT-Master Wristwatch circa 1961
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Pointy crown guards, mini 24 hour hand, exclamation dot track ring gilt dial… beautiful condition. This particular variation of the Rolex GMT is particularly sought-after right now a...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1675, 1961
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM1115 Model Number: 1675 Serial Number: 504*** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 16th June 1961 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals & G...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1.5 in W 1.26 in
1961 ROLEX Vintage Mens Ultra Thin Pre-Cellini 18K Gold Dress Watch - Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating on...
18k Gold
Vintage Rolex Oyster Royal Precision Reference 6426, Excellent Condition
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
We have fitted a quality leather strap and tang buckle. We date our Rolex 6426 to 1961 as it bears a 70 *** serial number.
Stainless Steel
1961 Tudor (Rolex) Prince Oysterdate Vintage Mens Ref. 7944 Watch - SS & Gold
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating on...
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Day Date 18038 Red Vignette Diamond Dial Japan Kanji Day Wheel 18k YG 5.3m
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Delivery We ship Worldwide with insured couriers like FedEx and DHL to ensure timely and secure delivery of your timepiece. Description SKU 1961 Brand Rolex Model DayDate Reference ...
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002, Excellent Condition Circa 1961
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual, reference 1002, features a 9k yellow gold 34mm case with attractive champagne T Swiss T dial and is fitted to a new leather strap.
Rolex 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Ultra Thin circa 1961 in Nearly New Condition
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Ultra Thin Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold / Reference 3601 CIRCA / YEAR: 1961 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X...
Gold
1961 Tudor (Rolex) Oyster Royal Vintage Mens Ref. 7934 Watch - Stainless Steel
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Precision Wristwatch Ref 6556 circa 1961
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Precision wristwatch, Ref. 6556, with a white dial, smooth bezel, rivet oyster bracelet.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1500, circa 1961
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Brand: Rolex Model: Date Reference: 1500 Year: 1961 Material: Steel Dial Color: Silvered with date aperture Dimensions: 34mm Watch Movement: Automatic Bracelet/Strap: Stainless...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Royal Stainless Steel Watch, 1961
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1961 Vintage Rolex Oyster Royal Reference 6426. Stainless Steel watch case. 32mm wide.
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch circa 1961
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1603, serial number 655,XXX, circa 1961. 36mm diameter case with early and unusual engraved bezel, acrylic crystal, and original matte...
Stainless Steel
1961 Rolex GMT-Master Stainless Steel 1675 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
This piece contains the Rolex calibre 1560 movement and has a caseback stamped II.61, indicating a production model from the second quarter of 1961.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch, circa 1961
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Day-Date President, Ref 1803, serial 679,xxx, circa 1961. 36mm diameter full size model with smooth bezel and beautiful restored antique white dial with large a...
18k Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1961
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k rose gold Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 1002, serial number 645,XXX, circa 1961. 34mm with smooth bezel, acrylic crystal and beautifully restored glossy black dial with...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1601, circa 1961
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An exceptional condition vintage Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Datejust ref 1601 circa 1961.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601 circa 1961
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref # 1601, production serial number 714,XXX, circa 1961. 36mm case with milled bezel and acrylic crystal.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 circa 1961
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch, Ref. 1500, serial number 760,XXX, circa 1961. 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel and warmly patinaed original silvered satin...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch circa 1961
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel and 14k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 582,XXX, circa 1961. 36mm diameter case with fine 14k yellow gold milled bezel, acrylic crysta...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Turn-O-Graph Ref 1625 SS/14 Karat WG, circa 1961
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare, early, and beautiful condition example vintage Rolex Turn-O-Graph ref# 1625 stainless steel case with 14K WG rotating elapsed time bezel, serial# 715,xxx circa 1961.
White Gold, Stainless Steel
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W 1.42 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Custom-Colored Dial circa 1961
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 700,XXX, circa 1961. 36mm case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal.
Stainless Steel
Sold
W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1961
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel and 14K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch, ref 1005 serial # 738,xxx circa 1961. 34mm diameter case with fluted bezel and acrylic crystal.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
ROLEX Stainless Steel GMT-Master Pointy Crown Guard Ref 1675 circa 1961
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel GMT-Master Ref 1675 pointy crown guard case with faded red and blue so-called Pepsi bezel, serial #696,000 caseback date stamped II/61 with glossy black origina...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch ref 1603 circa 1961
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust, ref 1603, circa 1961. 36mm diameter case with engine turned bezel, custom colored "antique bronze" dial with applied silver indexes and silver baton h...
Stainless Steel
Rolex 18K YG Day Date "President"ref#1803 c. 1961
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K YG Day Date ref #1803 full size 36mm diameter case with smooth bezel serial #721,XXX circa 1961.
18k Gold
Rolex Gold Oyster Perpetual Bombe case ref# 1010 circa 1961
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14K YG Oyster Perpetual Bombe case ref# 1010 serial # 646,XXX circa 1961. 33mm diameter case with heavy and stylish turned in lugs, glossy black original dial with subtle taper...
14k Gold
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential ref. 1803 c. 1961
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K YG early Day Date Presidential model serial # 721,xxxx circa 1961/62. 36mm full size man's model with 18K YG finely milled bezel, beautiful and distinctive original dial wi...
18k Gold
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust self winding wristwatch, circa 1961
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Beautiful condition example early Rolex stainless steel Datejust ref# 1601 serial # 702,xxx circa 1961.
14k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
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W 1.42 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch circa 1961 with Custom-Colored Dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1603, serial number 653,XXX, circa 1961. 36mm full-size man's model with engine turned bezel and acrylic crystal.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Date Precision Stainless Steel Men's Wristwatch Ref 6066
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century all original, 1951 Rolex stainless steel oyster date precision wristwatch. Red date wheel. Original ruby steel riveted oyster band. Unpolished, minor scratches to case an...
Steel, Stainless Steel
18 Kt Rainer Brand Triple Date Moonphase Chronograph Wrist Watch, Collectors
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Rainer Brand Triple Date Moonphase Chronograph Wrist Watch, Brand New In Box With all Warranty Papers, Rare Collectors Watch Case : 18 Kt Solid Gold, Diameter 39.5 mm Strap :...
18k Gold
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Dark Blue Sunburst Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Date / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter ...
Stainless Steel
Rare Art Deco 1938 Rolex Prince 9K Solid Gold Watch Vintage
By Rolex
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Beautiful Art Deco period solid gold Rolex Prince watch from 1938. The Prince style watch is distinguished by the second dial which displays the seconds hand. This watch has...
Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust 18kt Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Mens Rolex- Datejust Date: 1972 36 mm Preowned Reference: 1600 18kt yellow and stainless steel
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Richard Mille RM 011 RM011 AJ RG Felipe Massa Edition Rose Gold and Titanium
By Richard Mille
Located in New York, NY
The RM 11-03 is designed in a 50mm rose gold and titanium case styled on a rubber strap. It features a skeletonized dial with white numerals, offering analog time function, flyback c...
Omega 14Kt Solid Gold Watch Mid Century Watch with Original Waffle Dial
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Reference 6550 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 32mm M...
14k Gold
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...
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Original Oyster Bracelet & Rare Black Dial, 1979
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 1200 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1979 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 35m...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s Piaget Gold Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by Piaget 32mm face Model #13427 A4 Automatic movement Circa 1980s
18k Gold
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
Patek Philippe 3322 Ladies Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Patek Philippe Reference 3322 Wrist Watch. 16 x 20 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case with hand Texturing, 20 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind Nickle lever movement, Patek Ph...
18k Gold, Yellow 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
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
Rolex Stainless Steel Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Rolex Stainless Steel and 14k Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch, Ref. 6605. Natural wear/patina on the dial. Stainless steel and 14k yellow gold Bracelet Length: 8 1/4 inches and adju...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, Gold, Steel
Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Paris Centure Collection Wrist Watch, 18k Yellow Gold 27 X 27 M.M. 2 Piece stepped case. 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind movement. White Dial with Black Roman nu...
18k Gold, Yellow 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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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.