Vintage 1998 Rolex Explorer I Steel 14270 Auto Black Dial 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
into the fold while strictly adhering to the classic 36mm proportions. This specific example from 1998
1990s Wrist Watches
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1998 Rolex Explorer I Steel 14270 Auto Black Dial 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
into the fold while strictly adhering to the classic 36mm proportions. This specific example from 1998
Steel, Stainless Steel
1998 Men's Rolex 40mm GMT Master with Black Dial and Pepsi Bezel. (Unworn)
By Rolex
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
SN# U35**** Year: 1998. Brand: Rolex. Gender: Men's. Dial Color: Black. Condition: Unworn. Model
1998 26mm Rolex Presidential 18K Gold Watch with Champagne Dial and Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
SN# U80**** Brand: Rolex. Crystal: Sapphire. Gender: Women's. Bezel: Fluted Bezel. Condition
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Arabic Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 1998
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
guaranteed! The sale comes with a new style Rolex box, appraisal certificate and our in-house 1 year
Gold, Stainless Steel
$22,500
W 0.45 in L 31.5 in
Gay Freres 18K Woven Yellow Gold Long Chain Transformable Love Necklace, France
By Gay Freres
Located in New York, NY
chains and bracelets. Gay Freres was bought by Rolex in 1998. Their vintage pieces are rarely available
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lady Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 76080, circa 1998
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lady Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetualref 76080 serial# A9 circa 1998. Featuring a 27mm
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Date 16610 Black Swiss Only Dial U9 Serial 1998
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Submariner Date 16610 Black Swiss Only Dial U9 Serial 1998 SKU 1908 Brand Rolex Model
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Steel Automatic 1998 Men's Watch 16570
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Explorer II 16570 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by mechanical
Ladies Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 67183, Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel, 1998
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
production to c.1998. The spring bars have been replaced. This example comes with a Rolex service pouch, the
Rolex GMT Master Wristwatch ref 16700. Box & Papers. Tritium Dialled. Yr 1998.
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
box, green wallet, Your Rolex Oyster booklet, GMT Master booklet, calendar 1998/9, translation booklet
Rolex Datejust Wristwatch Ref 16233, 18K Yellow Gold Case, Champagne Dial, 1998
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our classic and neo vintage Rolex Datejust, reference 16233 , features a 36mm stainless steel and
Rolex Ladies White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic wristwatch, 1998
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
October 1998 Case Diameter: 26 mm Case Size: 26mm Box and Papers: Box and Guarantee Movement: Automatic
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master II Pepsi Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16710, 1998
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: 20th June 1998 Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box and Guarantee Movement: Automatic Case: Stainless
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona ( Zenith) 16520. Excellent Condition, Full Set, Collectors Piece.
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
with inner and outer box (the cushion is depleted in the inner), 1998 English Rolex Cosmograph booklet
Vintage Rolex Date Model 15203 Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Date Model 15203 Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold and 34mm Silver Arabic Dial c 1998
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master II Wristwatch Ref 16710 circa 1998
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex GMT-Master II wristwatch, Ref. 16710, in stainless steel, sapphire crystal, red 24-hour hand
Stainless Steel
31mm Rolex Datejust with Blue Dial, circa 1998
By Rolex
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Midsize Rolex is 31 mm and features an elegant blue dial along with a date function. This
Stainless Steel
1998 Rolex GMT-Master Stainless Steel 16700 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 1998 Rolex GMT-Master Stainless Steel 16700 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box
Stainless Steel
1998 Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel 68240 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 1998 Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel 68240 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box
Stainless Steel
1998 Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel 68240 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 1998 Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel 68240 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT II ref 16710 circa 1998
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Popular and now discontinued Rolex Stainless Steel GMT II ref 16710 s dual time zone model with
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 16610 1998
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Classic Rolex Submariner Stainless Steel Wristwatch ref 16610 serial no A72 circa 1998. 40mm
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 16200 circa 1998
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust, Ref 16200, serial U7, circa 1998. 36mm diameter full-size man's
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Airking Wristwatch Ref 14000 circa 1998
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Airking wristwatch, Ref. 14000, circa 1998. 34mm case with smooth bezel and
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 16200 circa 1998
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref 16200, serial number A4, circa 1998. 36mm Oyster
Stainless Steel
ROLEX GMT Master Stainless Steel Pepsi Bezel Ref. 1670 1998
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BRAND NAME: Rolex STYLE NUMBER: 16700 SERIES: GMT Master STYLE (GENDER): Men's
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Yacht-Master Wristwatch, Circa 1998
By Rolex
Located in New Orleans, LA
steel. circa 1998. This timepiece was recently serviced by a Rolex certified Watchmaker.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 78274 1998
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex midsize Datejust case ref 78274 and A2 serial # circa 1998 featuring 31mm diameter
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Midsize Wristwatch Ref 77080, circa 1998
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual midsize model ref 77080 stainless steel A2 serial # circa 1998. Featuring
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Ref 16203 Wristwatch, circa 1998
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Datejust stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Ref. 16203. Serial V6 circa 1998. Featuring 36mm
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex White Gold Day Date President Wristwatch Ref 18239, circa 1998
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K WG Day Date President ref# 18239, K serial # circa 1998. Featuring a 36mm diameter case
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Submariner Ref 14060 Stainless Steel circa 1998 Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Classic Rolex Submariner stainless steel ref# 14060 T6 serial # circa 1996. Featuring a 40mm
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Airking Wristwatch Ref 14000 circa 1998
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel Airking Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch, Ref. 14000. Stainless Steel Case
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Airking Wristwatch Ref 14000 Ref 1998
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Airking Wristwatch, Ref 14000, circa 1998, Blue "Explorer
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch circa 1998 with Papers
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch, Ref. 15238, serial number A8, circa 1998
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day Date President Wristwatch Ref 18238 circa 1998
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day Date President Wristwatch ref 18238 serial # T4 circa 1998. 36mm diameter
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Gmt-Master ref. 16700 circa 1998
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS GMT 1 ref 16700 circa 1998, sapphire crystal and quik set calibre 3175 movement. 24 hour
Stainless Steel
Lady Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Gold Ref 79173, circa 1998
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lady Rolex Datejust stainless steel and 18k yellow gold ref# 79173 26mm diameter case with 18K gold
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
ROLEX Stainless Steel GMT-Master Ref 16700 circa 1998
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel GMT-Master, Ref. 16700, serial # T2, circa 1998, sapphire crystal with quick
Stainless Steel
Rolex Zenith Daytona Transitional ref #16520 A serial c.1998
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Zenith Daytona ref # 16520 A serial # circa 1998 transitional model with white dial with
Stainless Steel
Rolex SS Oyster Quartz ref #17014A serial # A4 circa 1998
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Oyster Quartz ref #17014A serial # A4 circa 1998. Large than normal self winding Datejust
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King Wristwatch Ref 14010
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Air-King stainless steel wristwatch, reference 14010. This classic 1998 Rolex Air-King
Stainless Steel
Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Hour White Gold Baguette HPI0 Gem Set.
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Hour White Gold / Baguette, variant reference ID: HPI00890, is a masterpiece in Cartier's Rotonde collection. Featuring the innovative 'Mysterious H...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Must de Cartier 21 Quartz Watch, Stainless Steel & Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Must 21 W10050F4 Watch SSYG Silver/Gold Quartz Ladies Ivory Dial A Refined Synthesis of Elegance and PrecisionAdd a touch of classic luxury to your wrist with this Must de C...
Quartz, Gold, Silver, Stainless Steel
Rolex Bubbleback 1946 Steel Self Winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1946 Rolex "Bubbleback" Wrist Watch, 32 M.M 2 piece Stainless Steel case, Automatic, self winding 17 Jewel Movement. Restored as original Black Dial with Luminous Half Roman an...
Steel
$48,000
Rolex x Loree Rodkin Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date crafted in 18k yellow gold, customised by jewellery designer Loree Rodkin. The watch features a champagne dial with baton hour markers, day aperture...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Baume & Mercier Capeland Stainless Steel Automatic Men’s Watch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in New York, NY
Men’s Baume & Mercier Capeland automatic wristwatch featuring a stainless steel case and a distinctive multi-function dial. The dial displays Arabic numerals with luminous hands ...
Stainless Steel
$17,200Sale Price|20% Off
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 Two Tone 18Kt Gold and Steel Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 16013 METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm "Lug...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 18k Rose Gold Rolex Bubbleback Automatic Watch Ref 6011
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Classic vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback wrist watch crafted in 18k rose gold. This reference 6011 features the distinctive early automatic Rolex case with screw-down Oyster...
18k Gold
Omega Speedmaster Racing Michael Schumacher Chronograph Automatic Men’s Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Striking Omega Speedmaster Racing Michael Schumacher men’s wristwatch crafted in stainless steel and powered by an automatic chronograph movement. This Racing edition features the di...
Stainless Steel
$3,995
H 1.86 in W 1.5 in
Personally Owned & Worn By Ian McDonald with COA - Longines Heritage Military
By Longines
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 69178 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Presidential Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust 69178 automatic watch in 18K yellow gold featuring 26mm case with black dial, fluted bezel, and President bracelet. Caliber 2135 movement with sweep seconds and quicks...
18k Gold
Rolex Platinum Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New Orleans, LA
Model: Cosmograph Daytona Movement: Self-Winding Caliber 4130 Circa: 2010s Case: 40mm Case Material: Platinum Dial Color: Ice Blue Complications: Chronograph, Tachymeter Scale Delive...
Platinum
Vacheron Constantin Dual Time Overseas 42mm 18K Gold 47450 Men Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Miami, FL
The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Automatic Day-Night is a refined expression of sport-luxury watchmaking. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this 42mm timepiece features a silver dial with ...
18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Datejust 16014 36mm 18k White Gold SS Mens 1970s Automatic RA770B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16014 Datejust automatic with 18k white gold bezel, c.1978, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Go...
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1982 Ladies Rolex 6917 with Diamond Bezel 18k Yellow Gold Complete
By Rolex
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Complete with original box and papers. Vintage 6917 18k 1982 ladies Datejust with a diamond bezel. Crafted out of 18k yellow gold paired with a champagne dial and the iconic Presiden...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1989 Rolex Daytona Zenith 16523 Two-Tone Automatic White Dial 40mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Dawn Of The Zenith Era The reference 16523 represents the hinge point where the Daytona transitioned from a niche manual-wind tool into the modern icon it is today. This era is ...
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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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.
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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.