Rolex Oyster Perpetual Gold Sigma Dial, 1973, Men's Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in bronshoj, DK
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Gold Sigma Dial. 1973. Men's wristwatch, original steel bracelet, plexiglass
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Gold Sigma Dial, 1973, Men's Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in bronshoj, DK
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Gold Sigma Dial. 1973. Men's wristwatch, original steel bracelet, plexiglass
1973 ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Mens Stainless Steel & Diamond Watch - Mint
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1973 ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Mens Ref. 3411 Dress Watch - Stainless Steel & Diamonds Very Fine
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 1601 Silver Piepan Dial 18k WG Fluted Bezel 1973
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Datejust 1601 Silver Piepan Dial 18k WG Fluted Bezel 1973 SKU 1906 Brand Rolex Model
1973 Vintage Gent's Rolex Date Just 1601 Gray Silver Dial All Factory Original
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1973 Vintage Gent's Rolex Date Just Original factory bracelet tightened at %90 Model 1601 Bracelet
Rolex GMT Master Watch Ref 1675, "Pepsi' Dial, Circa 1973. Service Papers.
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and rare Rolex GMT Master, reference 1675, features a 40mm stainless steel case with
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Factory Original Mosaic Dial circa 1973 / 74
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Factory Original Mosaic Dial circa 1973 / 74
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL
Stainless Steel
$1,940
H 0.71 in W 0.63 in
Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies Rolex 2653 Vintage Genuine Manual Windup Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1973. 1400 Caliber
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Date Steel 1501 Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1973 Rolex Date Wrist watch, 35 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster case. Caliber 1570, 26
Steel
Vintage Rolex Cellini 3833 31mm Midsize Bronze Dial 18k Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 3833 Serial: 339**** Year: 1973 Model: Rolex Cellini Case Material: 18K Yellow
Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex GMT-Master Pepsi 1675 40mm Red Blue Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1675 Serial: 316**** Year: 1973 Model: Rolex GMT-Master Case Material
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Watch, 1973
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1973 Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601. 14K White Gold & Stainless Steel case. Silver dial with
Vintage Rolex Ladies Square-Shaped 18 Karat White Gold Watch, 1973
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1973 Vintage Rolex Ladies Ref. 2602 2 18k White Gold watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied
C/1973 Rolex "Rootbeer" GMT 18k Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
serviced at Rolex, the watch was fitted with a new dial, hands and bezel insert. Note the particularly
Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Date Ref. 1501 Original Dial from 1973
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803 circa 1973
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date wristwatch. This has a difficult-to-find original early hidden-clasp
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
C/1973 Rolex MK IV Seadweller ref. #1665 with Chocolate Bezel Insert
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A handsome vintage example with an immediately recognizable chocolate brown bezel insert. Look closer and notice the superior case condition; it's mint! There is a bit of aging aroun...
Stainless Steel
1973 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 1500 Vintage Mens Blue Dial Watch - SS
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. 1973 ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE Ref. 1500 Vintage Mens Blue Dial Watch
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Ref 5500 Custom Green Dial from 1973-1974
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Ref 5500 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Classic Date Model Ref. 1501 Dated 1972-1973
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date/ Ref. 1501 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Two-Tone Datejust with Rare Smooth Bezel and Linen Dial from 1972 or 1973
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Ref. 1600 METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Reference 1500
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Rolex Date reference 1500 is from 1973 and remains a timeless classic suitable for
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold King Midas Tiger's Eye Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
heavy 18k yellow gold bracelet (will fit apx. 7-in. wrist). Pre-owned ca. 1973 with Rolex box.
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Collectors Special Rolex Mark II Submariner 1680 Automatic Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
. Pre-owned with Rolex Travel Box. Circa 1973.
Collectors Special Rolex Mark II Submariner 1680 Automatic Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
. Pre-owned with Rolex Travel Box. Circa 1973.
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6916
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Sapphire crystal. Wonderful example of restoration on this 1973 ladies Rolex. Some comfortable stretch to
14k Gold, Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual Ref 6718, 18K Yellow Gold, Excellent Condition
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
overall. The clasp's Rolex crown is also in excellent condition. We date our Rolex 6718 to 1973 with a 3
Yellow Gold
Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual Ref 6718, 18k Yellow Gold, Excellent Condition, Rare
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and rare Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual reference 6718 features an 18k yellow gold case
Yellow Gold
Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, Precision, made 1973
Located in Firenze, IT
Ref. 5500, Air-King Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, Precision”, case No. 3346621, Ref. 5500
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel "RED SUBMARINER" Ref. #1680 by Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Stainless Steel "RED SUBMARINER" Ref. #1680 by Rolex - Great condition, circa 1973, 40mm Case
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Carbonized Perpetual Winding Wristwatch, circa 1973
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
Rolex 18Kt Ladies White Gold Dress Watch Factory Diamond Bezel circa 1973
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 2629 METAL
White Gold
Rolex Precision Stainless Steel Manual Winding Ref 6426 from 1973 or 1974
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster / Ref 6426 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King Ref. 5500 Original Dial from 1973-74
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Charcoal Linen Dial, circa 1972 or 1973
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Ref. 1601 METAL / MATERIAL
Steel
Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. ROLEX Cellini 3801 Diamond Bezel Mechanical Windup.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Navy blue dial. 1600 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 3801. Circa 1973 Case Is 18k White Gold. Bracelet is
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Genuine Rolex Watch. Diamond Bezel Blue Ladies Manual ROLEX 2611 Precision
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1973. 1400 Caliber
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Orchid Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Authentic circa 1973 ladies Rolex Orchid wrist watch with 18K yellow gold rounded square case and
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Precision Wristwatch Circa 1973
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a beautiful example of a 1973 Rolex Manual Wind Oysterdate wristwatch. The condition is
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Precision Wristwatch circa 1973
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a beautiful example of a 1973 Rolex Oysterdate wristwatch with manual-wind movement. The
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1501 circa 1973
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This 18kt Yellow Gold Automatic Rolex OP Date is in mint condition. The engine turned bezel is
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6265 circa 1973
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex stainless steel Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch, Ref 6265, with a stainless steel bezel, silver
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold "25 Years Service Coca-Cola" Wristwatch Ref 1003 circa 1973
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex 18k yellow gold Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 1003, silvered dial, "25 Years Service Coca
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex RED Submariner ref 1680 1973
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Submariner w/ date ref # 1680 40mm diameter case serial # 3.0 million circa 1973
1973 Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel 1601 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Vintage * *Complete with: Presentation Box dated 1973 *Case Size: 36mm *Strap: Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Rolex 18K YG Submariner ref #1680 circa 1973
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K YG Submariner ref #1680 40mm diameter case Very popular acrylic crystal model #3.5
1973 Rolex Submariner Single Red Stainless Steel 1680 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Vintage * *Complete with: Box & Manuals Only dated 1973 *Case Size: 40mm *Strap: Stainless
Stainless Steel
Rolex Date Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Ref 1501, Circa 1973
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Date model wristwatch in stainless steel, reference 1501. This watch features a 34mm case
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rose Gold Day-Date President Wristwatch circa 1973
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k pink gold Day-Date President wristwatch, Ref. 1803, serial number 3.5 million, circa 1973
Rolex Gold GMT-Master Wristwatch ref 1675 circa 1973
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K YG GMT ref 1675 serial # 3.5 million circa 1973. Rotating bronze 24 hour bezel, acrylic
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1973
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex Datejust ref 1601, stainless steel & 14k yellow gold case with a 3.5 million
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Airking Wristwatch Ref 5500 circa 1973
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Airking Wristwatch, Ref. 5500, serial number 3.5 million
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch circa 1973
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch, Ref. 5500, serial number 3.8 million, circa
Stainless Steel
1973 Rolex Sea-Dweller Double Red Stainless Steel 1665 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Vintage * *Complete with: Box, Manuals & Service Extract dated 1973 *Case Size: 40mm *Strap
Stainless Steel
Rolex ladies pink gold stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch, 1973
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Scarce and desirable vintage Lady Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref# 6919, stainless steel and rose
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 1655 circa 1973
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer II wristwatch, Ref. 1655, serial number 3.7 million, circa 1973
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 1675 circa 1973
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold GMT-Master, Ref 1675, serial number 3.6 million, circa 1973. 40mm case with
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1973
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Red Submariner wristwatch, Ref. 1680, serial number 3.7 million, circa 1973
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 1601, circa 1973
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Datejust stainless steel ref 1601, serial# 3.2 million circa 1971. Featuring 36mm diameter
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch, ref 1655 circa 1973
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II, ref 1655, serial # 3.9 million, circa 1974. Exceptional
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 14 Karat Gold and Stainless Steel Watch, 1973
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1973 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 Two Tone 14k Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel and Stainless Steel
14k Gold
RARE Vintage 1973 Rolex Submariner "Red Sub" in Stainless Steel REF 1680
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Added to the Rolex catalog in the late 1960s, the ref. 1680 was the first Submariner to offer a
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel “Rootbeer” GMT self winding Wristwatch, c 1973
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Great looking vintage Rolex ref# 1675/3 GMT stainless steel and 14K YG, 3.8 million serial circa
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1503 circa 1973
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14k yellow gold Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch, Ref. 1503, serial number 3.7 million, circa
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Day-Date President Wristwatch Ref 1803 circa 1973
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k rose gold Day-Date President wristwatch, Ref. 1803, serial wristwatch 3.4 million, circa
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch ref 1503 circa 1973
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1503 serial number 3.5 million circa 1973. Featuring 34mm
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.66 in W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 Gold Sunburst Dial Solid Gold 14k Gold, 1973
By Rolex
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
is a Oyster Perpetual Date model ref. 1503 from 1973 Make the perfect gift with this beautiful Rolex
14k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Steve McQueen Wristwatch Ref 1655 circa 1973
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Brand: Rolex Series: Explorer II, Steve McQueen Ref.: 1655 Serial: 3,XXX,XXX / Circa 1973 Case
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
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
Rolex 34mm Oyster Perpetual Factory Olive Green Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Perpetual Oyster Perpetual 34 Watch of Stainless Steel. Olive green dial with index hour markers. Screw-down solid crown with twin lock double waterproofness system. Scratch-re...
Hermes Birkin 35cm Vert D'Eau Matte Alligator Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, the Hermes Birkin 35 Vert D'Eau Matte Alligator Palladium Hardware handbag. Crafted in 2021, this iconic handbag is a testament ...
Omega Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Manual Winding, Cal 30T2
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Omega Stainless Steel wristwatch, Manual Winding, Diameter 32.5 mm, Reference 2390/5 Functions: Hour, minutes, Subsidiary seconds Movement: Mechanical Manual Winding, Caliber 30 T2...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Automatic Stainless Steel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The Rolex 1995 Oyster Perpetual Datejust is a classic example of Rolex's timeless elegance and durability. Reference number 16233 and case size 36mm, the attractive fluted bezel and ...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, Steel
1978 ROLEX MEN'S DATEJUST 16013 Two Tone Quick Set Wristwatch Box All Factory
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8 inch 23 links two tone 14K Gold & Steel bracelet Factory Blue Dial 14K gold Bezel Working condition Manufacturing date of 1978
Rolex Datejust 16233 Factory Champagne Diamond Dial 18K Yellow gold Steel 36mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16233 Serial: X36**** Year: 1991 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Jubilee Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Flut...
Diamond, Steel
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
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...
Cartier Santos Vendôme Ref. 8192 - 32mm, Quartz
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
The Cartier Santos Vendôme Ref. 8192 is a refined and classic timepiece with a 32mm case. It features an elegant Roman numeral dial that embodies Cartier's signature style. Powered b...
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18 Karat Yellow Gold Reference 3420 Vintage Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Baltimore, MD
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18 Karat Yellow Gold Reference 3420 Vintage Watch Circa 1960 Reference: 3420 Serial: 428591 Metal: 18k yellow gold Strap: New Spidel black leather (not origi...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 18k WG/SS Turn-o-graph Watch Thunderbird 16264
By Rolex
Located in Richmond, CA
A fine and collectible Gent's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Turn-o-graph "Thunderbird" watch, with a rotation 18K WG second time zone bezel, on a stainless steel 5 link Rolex Jubil...
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Rose Scheherazade Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in stunning Rose Scheherazade alligator. Accentuated with crisp with palladium hardware. Timeless and highly ...
Alexander McQueen New Fur Jacket 'ESHU' A/W 2000
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible rare black, shiny, soft, silky goat fur jacket from Alexander McQueen's F/W 2000 Eshu collection. It has a standup collar, V neckline, front fur hook closures and is li...
Hermes Birkin 30 Bamboo Green Shiny Porosus Crocodile Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Birkin 30 Bamboo Green Shiny Porosus Crocodile Bag GHW. C stamp. A stunner from Hermès. An extremely rare find. A statement piece, collector worthy - Investment Bag. Conditio...
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.
Find vintage Rolex watches, bracelets and more on 1stDibs.
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.
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.
These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.