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Rolex Ladies Pearlmaster 69329 18K Yellow & White Gold Diamond Bezel Rolex Box
Rolex Ladies Pearlmaster 69329 18K Yellow & White Gold Diamond Bezel Rolex Box

Rolex Ladies Pearlmaster 69329 18K Yellow & White Gold Diamond Bezel Rolex Box

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 69329 Serial: W055*** Model: Pearlmaster Year: 1995 Band: 18K Yellow & White Gold Bezel: 18K White Gold with Diamond at the 12 O'Clock Dial: Champagne Face: Sap...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust Champagne Roman Dial Diamond Bezel and Lugs Two Tone Watch
Rolex Datejust Champagne Roman Dial Diamond Bezel and Lugs Two Tone Watch

Rolex Datejust Champagne Roman Dial Diamond Bezel and Lugs Two Tone Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 31mm Datejust Champagne Roman Dial Diamond Bezel and Lugs Two Tone Watch We take great

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Ladies Rolex Datejust Sapphire Diamond Bezel Grey Roman Dial Two Tone Watch
Ladies Rolex Datejust Sapphire Diamond Bezel Grey Roman Dial Two Tone Watch

Ladies Rolex Datejust Sapphire Diamond Bezel Grey Roman Dial Two Tone Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Ladies Rolex 31mm Datejust Sapphire Diamond Bezel Grey Roman Dial Two Tone Watch We take great

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Datejust White Roman Numeral Watch
Rolex Ladies Datejust White Roman Numeral Watch

Rolex Ladies Datejust White Roman Numeral Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust White Color Roman Numeral 68274

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel with Box and Papers from 1996
Rolex Stainless Steel with Box and Papers from 1996

Rolex Stainless Steel with Box and Papers from 1996

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 14010

Category

1990s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Rolex DateJust 68278 Diamond Champagne Dial Ladies Watch
Rolex DateJust 68278 Diamond Champagne Dial Ladies Watch

Rolex DateJust 68278 Diamond Champagne Dial Ladies Watch

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 68278 Ladies Watch. 31mm 18k yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Women's Rolex Datejust Sapphire/Diamond Bezel Grey Roman Dial 2 Tone Watch
Women's Rolex Datejust Sapphire/Diamond Bezel Grey Roman Dial 2 Tone Watch

Women's Rolex Datejust Sapphire/Diamond Bezel Grey Roman Dial 2 Tone Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

aftermarket diamonds (non-Rolex), and there are no noticeable scratches or blemishes, making it almost

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Explorer II White Dial Ref. 16570
Rolex Steel Explorer II White Dial Ref. 16570

Rolex Steel Explorer II White Dial Ref. 16570

By Rolex

Located in Central & Western District, HK

Brand: Rolex Model: 16570 Year: 1996 Serial number: T4xxxxx Reference: C0_ Case: Show sign of wear

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady-Datejust Champagne Diamond Dial 26mm 69158
Rolex Lady-Datejust Champagne Diamond Dial 26mm 69158

Rolex Lady-Datejust Champagne Diamond Dial 26mm 69158

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A highly desirable ladies’ Rolex Lady-Datejust in 18k yellow gold, reference 69158; featuring a

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Submariner Tiffany & Co Dial 1680 Steel Automatic Date Watch
Rolex Submariner Tiffany & Co Dial 1680 Steel Automatic Date Watch

Rolex Submariner Tiffany & Co Dial 1680 Steel Automatic Date Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

A rare vintage 1991 Rolex Submariner reference 1680 retailed and signed by Tiffany and Co

Category

1990s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm 124300 Coral Red Dial 2020-2016
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm 124300 Coral Red Dial 2020-2016

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm 124300 Coral Red Dial 2020-2016

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

A Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm Ref 124300 Oystersteel with the highly sought-after coral red dial

Category

1990s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Box and Papers
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Box and Papers

Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Box and Papers

$11,300Sale Price|20% Off

Dm 1.58 in

Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Box and Papers

By Rolex

Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA

BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Explorer II REFERENCE: 16570 SIZE: 40mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BAND

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 69173 Champagne Dial Steel & Yellow Gold Box & Papers
Rolex Datejust 69173 Champagne Dial Steel & Yellow Gold Box & Papers

Rolex Datejust 69173 Champagne Dial Steel & Yellow Gold Box & Papers

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Rolex Datejust Ladies Watch Model 69173 with a Champagne Dial This exquisite watch features an

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Sea-Dweller w/ Oyster Bracelet Ref. 16600
Rolex Steel Sea-Dweller w/ Oyster Bracelet Ref. 16600

Rolex Steel Sea-Dweller w/ Oyster Bracelet Ref. 16600

By Rolex

Located in Central & Western District, HK

Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 16600 Year: 1991’s Serial number: N4XXXXX Reference: C04779 Case: Show

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 69173 Steel Yellow Gold White Roman Dial Ladies Watch
Rolex Datejust 69173 Steel Yellow Gold White Roman Dial Ladies Watch

Rolex Datejust 69173 Steel Yellow Gold White Roman Dial Ladies Watch

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Rolex Datejust Steel and Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 69173 features a white Roman dial. It is an

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

1995 Rolex Explorer 114270 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 36mm
1995 Rolex Explorer 114270 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 36mm

1995 Rolex Explorer 114270 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 36mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

The Essential Utility Watch The Explorer 114270 is the most concentrated version of the Rolex

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

1997 Rolex Submariner 14060 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 40mm
1997 Rolex Submariner 14060 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 40mm

1997 Rolex Submariner 14060 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 40mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

wider ceramic bezels, the 14060 maintained the elegant, tapered silhouette that defined Rolex for

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Date Violet/Tropical Dial Service Papers
Rolex Submariner Date Violet/Tropical Dial Service Papers

Rolex Submariner Date Violet/Tropical Dial Service Papers

By Rolex

Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA

BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Submariner Date REFRENCE: 16618 SIZE: 40mm CASE: 18k Yellow Gold DIAL: Blue

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Yacht-Master White Dial 18K Yellow Gold Watch
Rolex Yacht-Master White Dial 18K Yellow Gold Watch

Rolex Yacht-Master White Dial 18K Yellow Gold Watch

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Pre Owned Vintage Rolex Model Yacht-Master 169628 Serial/Year Pre-Owned Case Diameter 40 mm Dial

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage 1991 Rolex Cellini 18K YG 4083 Manual Champagne 29 mm
Vintage 1991 Rolex Cellini 18K YG 4083 Manual Champagne 29 mm

Vintage 1991 Rolex Cellini 18K YG 4083 Manual Champagne 29 mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

An Elegant Departure The Cellini line has always been Rolex's canvas for pure design, a departure

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Datejust 36mm White Rolesor Automatic Watch, Black Dial, 1994
Rolex Datejust 36mm White Rolesor Automatic Watch, Black Dial, 1994

Rolex Datejust 36mm White Rolesor Automatic Watch, Black Dial, 1994

By Rolex

Located in Zurich, CH

A watchmaking icon and a cornerstone of any serious collection, this Rolex Datejust 36 (Reference

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner (No Date) 1989 Service Card from 2010
Rolex Submariner (No Date) 1989 Service Card from 2010

Rolex Submariner (No Date) 1989 Service Card from 2010

By Rolex

Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA

BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Submariner REFRENCE: 14060 SIZE: 40mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BEZEL

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies 26MM Tuxedo Dial Date Wrist Watch in Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies 26MM Tuxedo Dial Date Wrist Watch in Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies 26MM Tuxedo Dial Date Wrist Watch in Stainless Steel

By Rolex

Located in Boston, MA

This Rolex Lady Date wristwatch is crafted in stainless steel. The watch features a gray pinstripe

Category

1990s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Day Date Oysterquartz 19018 18K Yellow Gold Box & Papers
Rolex Day Date Oysterquartz 19018 18K Yellow Gold Box & Papers

Rolex Day Date Oysterquartz 19018 18K Yellow Gold Box & Papers

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Rolex Oysterquartz President Day-Date 19018 men's watch. 36MM 18K yellow gold case with 18K yellow

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Daytona 16519 'Zenith' 18K White Gold MOP Diamond W/Papers
Rolex Daytona 16519 'Zenith' 18K White Gold MOP Diamond W/Papers

Rolex Daytona 16519 'Zenith' 18K White Gold MOP Diamond W/Papers

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Rolex Daytona White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch 16519. Officially certified

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Ladies Date 69190 26mm Blue Dial Stainless Steel Jubilee
Rolex Ladies Date 69190 26mm Blue Dial Stainless Steel Jubilee

Rolex Ladies Date 69190 26mm Blue Dial Stainless Steel Jubilee

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 69190 Serial: W73**** Year: 1995 Model: Rolex Ladies Date Case

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Daytona 18k Gold With Black Face & Diamond Dot Dial
Rolex Daytona 18k Gold With Black Face & Diamond Dot Dial

Rolex Daytona 18k Gold With Black Face & Diamond Dot Dial

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

Rolex Daytona 18k Gold Diamond Dot Dial 1999 Model - Solid 18k Yellow gold Daytona watch with

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Daytona 16518 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch
Rolex Daytona 16518 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch

Rolex Daytona 16518 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Rolex Daytona 16518 Men's Watch. This watch features a 40mm case made of 18K yellow gold, paired

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Datejust Midsize 68240 31mm White Roman Dial Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Midsize 68240 31mm White Roman Dial Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Midsize 68240 31mm White Roman Dial Stainless Steel

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 68240 Serial: U921*** Year: 1997 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1990 Rolex Day Date Coral Ref. 18238 (Full Set)
1990 Rolex Day Date Coral Ref. 18238 (Full Set)

1990 Rolex Day Date Coral Ref. 18238 (Full Set)

By Rolex

Located in Dubai, AE

Coral, the King of Stone dials Rolex hasn't left a stone unturned when it comes to the selection

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Discreet Jubilee Design Watch
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Discreet Jubilee Design Watch

Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Discreet Jubilee Design Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 36mm Datejust Diamond Bezel with Discreet Jubilee Design Champagne Diamond Dial 16013 This

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Cellini 5112 18K Yellow Gold White Anniversary Dial Manual 32mm
Rolex Cellini 5112 18K Yellow Gold White Anniversary Dial Manual 32mm

Rolex Cellini 5112 18K Yellow Gold White Anniversary Dial Manual 32mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

The Other Side Of The Crown The Cellini line has always been Rolex’s answer to the pure dress

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 69173 Two Tone White Roman Numeral Dial
Rolex Datejust 69173 Two Tone White Roman Numeral Dial

Rolex Datejust 69173 Two Tone White Roman Numeral Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Ladies Vintage Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone White Roman Numeral Dial 69173

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Customized Rolex Presidential Green Roman Dial Diamond Watch 18038
Customized Rolex Presidential Green Roman Dial Diamond Watch 18038

Customized Rolex Presidential Green Roman Dial Diamond Watch 18038

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Presidential 36mm Green Roman Dial Diamond Watch 18038 Diamonds are set after-market (Not

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1996 Rolex Submariner Date 16610 Stainless Steel Tritium Dial Automatic 40mm
1996 Rolex Submariner Date 16610 Stainless Steel Tritium Dial Automatic 40mm

1996 Rolex Submariner Date 16610 Stainless Steel Tritium Dial Automatic 40mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

watch era and modern luxury Rolex. Produced for over twenty years, it represents the final evolution of

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

1997 Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 40mm
1997 Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 40mm

1997 Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 40mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

balanced professional diver Rolex ever produced. While the Submariner is the more common choice, the Sea

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1998 Rolex Explorer I Steel 14270 Auto Black Dial 36mm
Vintage 1998 Rolex Explorer I Steel 14270 Auto Black Dial 36mm

Vintage 1998 Rolex Explorer I Steel 14270 Auto Black Dial 36mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

sits in the sweet spot of neo-vintage Rolex. It is the reference that proved the Explorer did not need

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1993 Rolex Datejust Two-Tone 16233 Auto Champagne Roman Dial 36mm
Vintage 1993 Rolex Datejust Two-Tone 16233 Auto Champagne Roman Dial 36mm

Vintage 1993 Rolex Datejust Two-Tone 16233 Auto Champagne Roman Dial 36mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex refined over decades, and by the early 1990s it was fully dialed in. This line has maintained a

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Date 15200 Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Silver Dial Strap
Rolex Oyster Date 15200 Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Silver Dial Strap

Rolex Oyster Date 15200 Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Silver Dial Strap

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Classic Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15200 automatic watch in stainless steel featuring a 34mm case

Category

1990s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Daytona Zenith Yellow Gold Black Diamond Dial NOS 16528
Rolex Daytona Zenith Yellow Gold Black Diamond Dial NOS 16528

Rolex Daytona Zenith Yellow Gold Black Diamond Dial NOS 16528

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona reference 16528 from the Zenith era, featuring a black diamond dial with

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Champagne Dial Datejust Two Tone Diamond + Emerald Bezel
Rolex Champagne Dial Datejust Two Tone Diamond + Emerald Bezel

Rolex Champagne Dial Datejust Two Tone Diamond + Emerald Bezel

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Champagne Dial 31mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond + Emerald Bezel 68273

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust with Rubies & Diamond Bezel Automatic Watch 16014
Rolex Datejust with Rubies & Diamond Bezel Automatic Watch 16014

Rolex Datejust with Rubies & Diamond Bezel Automatic Watch 16014

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 36mm Datejust with Rubies & Diamond Bezel Automatic Watch 16014 Silver Stick Dial

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Watch Silver Dial with Roman Numerals
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Watch Silver Dial with Roman Numerals

Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Watch Silver Dial with Roman Numerals

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 36mm Datejust 16030 Stainless Steel Watch Silver Dial with Roman Numerals

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Presidential Chocolate Roman Diamond Dial Yellow Gold Watch
Rolex Presidential Chocolate Roman Diamond Dial Yellow Gold Watch

Rolex Presidential Chocolate Roman Diamond Dial Yellow Gold Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Presidential 36mm Chocolate Color Roman Diamond Dial Custom Diamond 18KT Yellow Gold Watch

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1995 Rolex Explorer II 16570 Stainless Steel Polar White Dial Automatic 40mm
1995 Rolex Explorer II 16570 Stainless Steel Polar White Dial Automatic 40mm

1995 Rolex Explorer II 16570 Stainless Steel Polar White Dial Automatic 40mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

, which has become one of the most recognizable and sought-after colorways in the Rolex professional line

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Date 15210 34mm Gray Dial Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel Jubilee
Rolex Date 15210 34mm Gray Dial Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel Jubilee

Rolex Date 15210 34mm Gray Dial Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel Jubilee

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 15210 Serial: X74**** Year: 1991 Model: Rolex Date Case Material

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 68274 Women's Vintage Two Tone Champagne Stick Dial
Rolex Datejust 68274 Women's Vintage Two Tone Champagne Stick Dial

Rolex Datejust 68274 Women's Vintage Two Tone Champagne Stick Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Women's Vintage Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Champagne Stick Dial 68274

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

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Rolex 1999 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact rolex 1999 you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Stainless Steel and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 2184 vintage editions and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a rolex 1999 from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. A rolex 1999 can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 134 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and baguette cut alternatives. Finding a rolex 1999 for sale for men should be easy, but there are 605 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

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Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

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.

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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.

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