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Rolex 200

Rolex Zenith Daytona 4 Liner Inverted 6 200 Bezel 16523
Rolex Zenith Daytona 4 Liner Inverted 6 200 Bezel 16523

Rolex Zenith Daytona 4 Liner Inverted 6 200 Bezel 16523

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Engraved on the bezel is a 200 tachymetric scale. Having the combination of a 4 liner dial with an inverted 6 and a 200 bezel is what makes this watch highly collectable.

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Rolex Mini Datejust 79174 26mm Silver Diamond Dial 18k WG Fluted Bezel Steel 200
Rolex Mini Datejust 79174 26mm Silver Diamond Dial 18k WG Fluted Bezel Steel 200

Rolex Mini Datejust 79174 26mm Silver Diamond Dial 18k WG Fluted Bezel Steel 200

By Rolex

Located in SYDNEY, AU

SKU 2128 Brand Rolex Model Datejust Reference 79174 Year 2005 Dial Silver Diamond Dial Case Steel and 18k White Gold Fluted Bezel Bracelet Steel Diameter 26mm Length 16cm Movement ...

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Gruen Gold Filled Ladies Art Deco Watch with Original Dial and Bracelet 1930's
Gruen Gold Filled Ladies Art Deco Watch with Original Dial and Bracelet 1930's

Gruen Gold Filled Ladies Art Deco Watch with Original Dial and Bracelet 1930's

By Gruen

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 17mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: M...

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Patek Philippe Calatrava 18 Karat Men's Watch 3802-J ‘or 3802J; 3802/200’
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By Rolex

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Rolex Submariner ref # 14060M 40mm case serial #Z77 circa 200
Rolex Submariner ref # 14060M 40mm case serial #Z77 circa 200

Rolex Submariner ref # 14060M 40mm case serial #Z77 circa 200

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Submariner ref # 14060M 40mm case serial #Z77 circa 2009 with glossy black dial with superluminova indexes and hands and signed Superlative Chronometer Official...

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Rolex Daytona Zenith Inverted 6 Floating Cosmograph 200 Bezel Yellow Gold 16528
Rolex Daytona Zenith Inverted 6 Floating Cosmograph 200 Bezel Yellow Gold 16528

Rolex Daytona Zenith Inverted 6 Floating Cosmograph 200 Bezel Yellow Gold 16528

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Ref: W6544 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Daytona Model Ref: 16528 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manual, Booklet, Sales Booklet, Cleaning Cloth, Swing Tags Dial: Champagne Bato...

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Rolex Daytona Chronograph 200 Bezel Zenith Inverted 6 Steel and Gold 16523
Rolex Daytona Chronograph 200 Bezel Zenith Inverted 6 Steel and Gold 16523

Rolex Daytona Chronograph 200 Bezel Zenith Inverted 6 Steel and Gold 16523

By Rolex

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"Ref: COM2335 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Daytona Model Ref: 16523 Age: Wed Nov 01 1989 00:00:00 GMT-0000 (GMT) Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manuals, Guarantee, Calendar Card, Swi...

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Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona ref 6263
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona ref 6263

Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona ref 6263

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex SS Daytona ref# 6263 serial # 3.7 million circa 1973 silver dial with black registers, dial signed Rolex Oyster Cosmograph.

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Rolex 200 For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact rolex 200 you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stainless steel, steel and gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 16 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a rolex 200 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. A rolex 200 from Rolex — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Finding a rolex 200 for sale for men should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Rolex 200?

Prices for a rolex 200 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,250 and can go as high as $158,400, while this accessory, on average, fetches $14,400.

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.

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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