Rolex Oyster 6827 Datejust 18k Solid Gold 1980s Midsize 30mm Automatic RA732
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rolex cal.2030 COSC automatic movement, cleaned and serviced, in excellent running condition. Watch is
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Ref 6901 18k Solid Gold Lady Datejust 26mm Automatic 1970s RA630
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
condition. 28-jeweled Rolex cal.2030 COSC automatic movement, cleaned and serviced, in excellent running
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex For Tiffany & Co. Oyster Perpetual 6718 24mm Steel Watch
By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Baton Markers Bezel Type: Smooth Fixed Bezel Color: Stainless Steel Movement: Rolex Caliber 2030
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 6927 Yellow Gold 1975 Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
: Automatic Rolex 2030 Signature: Rolex Geneve Swiss Made ref 3953 Case measurements: Height: 32.24mm
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Custom Colored Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
8210821 Inside case: Rolex 6700 Movement: 237627 Rolex 2030 28 jewels adj 5 pos + Temperature All of our
Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6916
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
: Rolex custom refinished to Turquoise blue Outside case: 6916 3978840 Inside case: Rolex 6919 Movement
14k Gold, Steel, Yellow Gold
Ladies Rolex Oyster Date Ref 6917 18k Solid Gold Automatic 1980s Swiss RA30
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
serial no.7136508. 28-jeweled Rolex cal.2030 automatic movement, cleaned and serviced, in excellent
18k Gold, Gold
Rolex Luxurious Ladies 18k Solid Gold Datejust Ref.6917, c.1980s Swiss LV928BRN
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gold case measuring 26mm, in pristine condition, case serial no.145279. Swiss Rolex cal.2030
Rolex 18k Gold Oyster Lady Datejust 6917 Automatic, c.1976 Swiss Luxury LV878
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
measures 26mm wide, in pristine vintage condition, case serial no.4181922. 28-jeweled Rolex cal.2030
Rolex Lady Oyster Date 6917 18k Gold SS Automatic 1980s Swiss Luxury RA400
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. 28-jeweled Rolex cal.2030 automatic movement, cleaned and serviced, in excellent running condition
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady Oyster Date Ref 6917 18k SS Automatic 1980s Swiss Luxury RA401
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
serial no.7315793. 28-jeweled Rolex cal.2030 automatic movement, cleaned and serviced, in excellent
Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Tiffany & Company 1920s Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Tiffany & Company retailed Platinum and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 x 18 M.M. Cushion shape case with Hand Engraving work and single cut Diamonds set into the beze...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Paris Centure Collection Wrist Watch, 18k Yellow Gold 27 X 27 M.M. 2 Piece stepped case. 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind movement. White Dial with Black Roman nu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Cellini Watch 1970s with Original Champagne Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cellini / Reference 4082 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm "Lug Tip to Lug...
18k Gold
Tiffany Rolex Geneve Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1970's Rolex Geneve ladies wristwatch. Hand textured solid 14k yellow gold band. Tiffany & Co Rolex dial. Length: 22.41mm Width: 25.2mm Band width at case: 15.72mm Case thi...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1988 Rolex Day Date Rubellite Diamond Dial Ref. 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Rubellite Rolex hasn’t left a stone unturned when it comes to the selection of materials they used for their dials. One family of dials is the stone dials which categorically inclu...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Certified 4.97ct Fancy Light Yellow Old Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique 4.97ct old cushion cut diamond three stone ring set in 18k yellow gold and platinum. The ring is centrally set with a stunning antique old cushion cut diamond wh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Ollendorff Platinum & Diamond Art Deco Swiss Wristwatch, 2.0ct Total
Located in North Attleboro, MA
A masterpiece of 1920s Art Deco design, this platinum and diamond wristwatch by Ollendorff captures the height of Swiss craftsmanship and architectural glamour. With 56 diamonds tota...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Patek Philippe 18 Karat Gold Men's Bracelet Watch with Gold Dial, from 1973
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Cie. STYLE / REFERENCE: Men's Oval Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA: 1973 DIMENSIONS: Length 35mm X Diameter 30mm MOVEMENT / ...
Cartier Panther Yellow Gold and Diamond set Ladies Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Panther Collection ladies Wrist watch, 30 X 22 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece water resistant case, With Round Brilliant cut Diamonds on the Bezel, case and top of l...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold Omega Ladies Wristwatch, Swiss Mid-Century Design
By Omega
Located in Portland, England
A beautiful vintage Ladies’ Omega wristwatch crafted in solid 9ct gold, offered as a complete original set with its Omega presentation box and Omega certificate/booklet. This elegant...
Gold
Antique 18ct White Gold & Platinum, 0.35 Carat Art Deco Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Target Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Introducing an exquisite and authentic Art Deco ring crafted from 18ct white gold and platinum. Thi...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Turquoise Blue Dial Steel Watch 277200
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Turquoise Blue Dial Steel Watch 277200. This watch is one of the most desirable colors in this category. Brand new never been used with a white tag attach...
Turquoise, Steel
Vintage Rolex 9ct Gold Watch. c.1949
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This beautiful vintage Rolex watch dates to the 1949s. The 9 carat yellow gold case is 30mm in diameter. A manual winding Precision cal.700 movement makes up the heart of the watch. ...
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1945 Rolex Precision Ref. 4360- White Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This Rolex Precision Ref. 4360, produced circa 1945, is a rare survivor from the early post-war period. The 22.5mm case combines stainless steel with a solid 14KT rose gold bezel and...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 34mm MOP Diamond Dial & Diamond Bezel Watch 115200
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
A striking fusion of classic Rolex craftsmanship and bold luxury, this Rolex Oyster Date 34mm (Ref. 115200) is a refined timepiece that commands attention on the wrist. Featuring a s...
Diamond, 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 Gold Band: Custom Black Leather Strap Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Bronze Crystal...
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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