Rolex Day-Date 18k Gold Red Vignette Dial Frosted Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date 18k Gold Red Vignette Dial Frosted Watch 18038
1990s European Wrist Watches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date 18k Gold Red Vignette Dial Frosted Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date 18k Gold Red Vignette Dial Frosted Watch 18038
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 16233 36mm Aqua Blue Dial 18k Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16233 Serial: W41**** Year: 1995 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Custom Black Leather Band with Custom Steel Buckle B...
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex White Pearl Datejust Stainless Steel Natural Diamonds Bezel & lugs 16030
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex White Pearl 36mm Datejust Stainless Steel Natural Diamonds Bezel & lugs 16030
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Navy Blue Diamond Accent Dial Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Navy Blue Diamond Accent Dial Automatic Watch 16030
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Grey Roman Dial Jubilee Bracelet Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Diamond Bezel Grey Roman Dial Jubilee Bracelet 16014 Watch
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 68274 SS Oyster Bracelet & Diamond Bezel Black Stick Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust SS Oyster Bracelet & Diamond Bezel Black Stick Dial 68274
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 68274 Diamond Bezel Black Color Dial Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Diamond Bezel Black Color Dial Stainless Steel Watch 68274
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Silver Roman Dial Diamond + Sapphire Stainless Steel Watch 69174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Datejust Silver Roman Dial Diamond + Sapphire Stainless Steel Watch 69174
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex 36mm Datejust Oyster SS White Dial\ Diamond Bezel & Shoulders 16030
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust SS White Dial\ Diamond Bezel & Shoulders\ Oyster Bracelet 16030
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Blue Vignette Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Ladies Watch 69160
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Datejust Blue Vignette Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Ladies Watch 69160
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 68274 SS White Dial\ Diamond Bezel & Shoulders Oyster Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust SS White Dial\ Diamond Bezel & Shoulders Oyster Bracelet 68274
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Grey Pearl Datejust Stainless Steel Oyster Bracelet & Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Grey Pearl 36mm Datejust 16030 Stainless Steel Oyster Bracelet & Diamond Bezel
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust SS Black Track Diamond Bezel Lugs & Center Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Black Track 36mm Rolex Datejust 16030 SS Diamond Bezel Lugs & Center Bracelet
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Black Dial Baguette 6&9 Diamond Bezel & Lugs 'Shoulders'
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Black Dial Baguette 6&9 Diamond Bezel & Lugs (Shoulders) 16014
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Silver Floral Dial Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Silver Floral Dial Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel Jubilee Bracelet 16014
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Diamond Day Date with Green Pearl Dial Roman Numerals Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Diamond Day Date with Green Pearl Dial Roman Numerals 36mm Watch 18038
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust SS Natural Diamonds Bezel & Lugs White Roman Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex White Roman Dial 36mm Datejust Stainless Steel Natural Diamonds Bezel & Lugs 16030
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Silver Datejust Steel SS Diamonds Bezel & Shoulders Oyster Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Silver 36mm Datejust Steel SS Diamonds Bezel & Shoulders Oyster Bracelet Watch 16014
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Black Roman Dial Diamond Bezel Ss Jubilee Bracelet 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Black Roman Dial Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel Jubilee Bracelet 16014
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust White Color Dial Stainless Steel Watch with Diamonds & Rubies
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Datejust White Color Dial Stainless Steel Watch with Diamonds & Rubies 69160
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Blue Diamond Dial Bezel with Sapphires and Diamond Lugs
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Blue Diamond Dial Bezel with Sapphires and Diamond Lugs 68274
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Blue Vignette Diamond Dial with Sapphires and Diamonds 68274
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Blue Vignette Diamond Dial with Sapphires and Diamonds Watch 68274
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Black String Datejust Stainless Steel SS Custom Diamonds Bezel & Lugs
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Black String 26mm Datejust Stainless Steel SS Custom Diamonds Bezel & Lugs 69160
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Datejust Silver Index Dial Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Datejust Silver Index Dial Stainless Steel Watch Diamond Bezel 16014
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel White Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Diamond Bezel White Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Jubilee Bracelet 16014
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Silver Index Dial Diamond Bezel & Lugs Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Silver Index Dial Diamond Bezel & Lugs Stainless Steel Ladies Watch 68274
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust Stainless Steel Ice Blue String Diamond Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust 69160 Stainless Steel Ice Blue String Diamond Dial Deployment buckle
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Black Baguette Datejust 31mm SS Full Diamonds Customized Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 31mm Datejust SS Black Baguette 8+2 Full Diamonds Customized Watch 68274
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ivory Roman Datejust Stainless Steel Oyster Diamond Bezel Watch 69160
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Datejust 69160 Stainless Steel Oyster Bracelet & Custom Set Diamond Bezel Ivory Roman Dial
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust SS Pink MOP Diamond Dial Watch Deployment Buckle 68274
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust SS Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Deployment buckle 68274
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust with Custom Diamond / Emerald Bezel Green Vignette Color Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust With custom Diamond/Emerald bezel Green Vignette Color Dial Jubilee Band 68274
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust With custom Diamond bezel SS Metallic Pink Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust With custom Diamond bezel SS Metallic Pink Diamond Dial Deployment buckle 68274
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Jubilee SS Navy Blue Diamond Numbers & Bezel Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Navy Blue Jubilee with Diamond Numbers & Bezel Automatic Stainless Steel Watch 16030.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust 69174 26mm Silver Dial Steel 18K White Gold Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69174 Serial: S18**** Year: 1994 Model: Rolex Ladies-Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K White Gold Fluted ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Women's Datejust White MOP Mother of Pearl Dial Watch 68274
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust 68274 White MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial with Diamond Accen Deployment buckle
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust Pink String S/S Oyster Perpetual Diamonds Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex Pink String 26mm Datejust S/S Oyster Perpetual Diamonds on Side Bracelet + Bezel & Lugs 69174
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Custom Set Diamond Bezel Pink MOP Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Oyster Perpetual Datejust Custom Set Diamond Bezel Pink Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Watch 16030
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Day-Date 18248 18K Gold Presidential Bark, Diamond Dial Watch c.1991
By Rolex
Located in Ocala, FL
Crafted in 1991, this Rolex Day-Date reference 18248 is an iconic expression of luxury, fashioned entirely in solid 18-karat yellow gold and fitted with the renowned President bracel...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Presidential 18kt Gold Black String Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Presidential 18kt Gold Black String Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 18038 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible scratches or bl...
Diamond, Gold
Rolex Presidential 18kt Gold Black Roman Diamond Numeral Dial Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Presidential 18kt Gold Black Roman Diamond Numeral Dial Diamond Bezel 18038. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible scratch...
Diamond, Gold
Rolex Presidential 18kt Gold Pink MOP Roman Diamond Numeral Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Presidential 18kt Gold Pink MOP Roman Diamond Numeral Dial Diamond Bezel 18038. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible scr...
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1997 Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 Steel Coke Bezel Black Dial Auto 40mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Last Of The Aluminum Tool Watches The reference 16710 represents the final evolution of the classic Rolex GMT. Produced for nearly two decades, it was the last GMT-Master II to ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1990 Rolex Lady Datejust President 69158 18K YG Black Diamond Dial 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Factory Statement In Gold And Diamonds The Lady Datejust has always been a cornerstone of the Rolex catalog, but this reference 69158 represents the top of the pyramid. This is no...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone White MOP Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 26mm Custom White MOP Diamond Dial 8+2, Diamond/Emerald Bezel. Two Tone Watch with Jubilee Band 69173. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serv...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 26mm Datejust Stainless Steel White Color Roman Numeral Dial Watch 69160
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Stainless Steel Custom Set White Color Roman Numeral Dial Deployment Buckle 69160
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31 Silver Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Watch White Gold Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 31mm Silver Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Watch White Gold Bezel, N Serial. This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition....
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Two-Tone Blue Blue Vignette Diamond Dial 16013 Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Two-Tone Blue Blue Vignette Diamond Dial 16013
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady-Datejust Diamond Bezel & Lugs Cream Jubilee Stick Dial 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Diamond Bezel & Lugs Cream Jubilee Stick Dial 69173
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 69173 White Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial with Emeralds
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Datejust White Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial with Emeralds 69173
Diamond, Emerald, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Silver Stick Dial with Sapphire & Diamond Bezel + Lugs 69174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Datejust Silver Stick Dial with Sapphire & Diamond Bezel + Lugs 69174
Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs Silver Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Ladies 26mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs Silver Dial 69173
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Blue Diamond Dial with Sapphire & Diamond Bezel Jubilee Band
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Blue Diamond Dial with Sapphire & Diamond Bezel Jubilee Band 16014
Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Champagne Diamond Dial Bezel with Emeralds and Diamond Lugs
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Champagne Diamond Dial Bezel with Emeralds and Diamond Lugs 68273
Diamond, Stainless Steel, Gold
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Two Tone Watch 69173 Arabic Champagne Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Diamond Bezel Two Tone Watch Arabic Champagne Dial 69173
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Black Roman Dial w/ Diamond & Emerald Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel Black Roman Dial with Diamond & Emerald Bezel 16030
Diamond, Emerald, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust White Dial Diamond & Ruby Bezel Ladies Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex White Stick Dial 26mm Datejust Diamond & Ruby Bezel Ladies Stainless Steel Watch 69160
Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel
Women's Rolex Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Champagne Index Dial Watch 68273
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Champagne Index Dial Bezel + Lugs + Sapphire 68273
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Silver Roman Dial with Emeralds & Diamond Bezel + Lugs Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Silver Roman Dial with Emeralds & Diamond Bezel + Lugs SS Watch 68274
Diamond, Emerald, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Off White Arabic Dial 69174 Emerald & Diamond Bezel + Lugs
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Datejust Off White Arabic Dial Emerald & Diamond Bezel + Lugs Ladies Watch 69174
Diamond, Emerald, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Black Color Dial with Diamond Accent+Lugs
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Men's Rolex 36mm Datejust 16013 Two Tone Black Color Dial with Diamond Accent+Lugs
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
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.