Rolex Oyster Precision with Rare 3-6-9 Black Dial, Ref. # 6427
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rolex Oyster Precision with Rare 3-6-9 Ref. # 6427 Similar to the Rolex Ref. #1016 Manual
Vintage 1960s European Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Precision with Rare 3-6-9 Black Dial, Ref. # 6427
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rolex Oyster Precision with Rare 3-6-9 Ref. # 6427 Similar to the Rolex Ref. #1016 Manual
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 126231 18K Rose Pink VI IX 6+9 Diamond Dial Oyster Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
with diamond hour markers, set at the 6 and 9 o’clock positions in the roman numerals, adding a touch
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Explorer Honeycomb Dial 6298
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
markers and Arabic numerals 3, 6, and 9. Fitted with plastic glass and a self-winding automatic movement
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona 116523 Champagne Dial Two-Tone Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
hand at 6 o'clock. 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock. 12-hour counter at 9 o'clock. Minute maker on the
Rolex Daytona 116520 Black 'APH' Dial Watch Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
hand at 6 o'clock. 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock. 12-hour counter at 9 o'clock. Minute maker on the
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona 116523 Diamond White Dial Two-Tone Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
hand at 6 o'clock. 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock. 12-hour counter at 9 o'clock. Minute maker on the
Rolex Daytona Ref 116509 Panda Dial White Gold Chronograph Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
black sub-dials in the 3-6-9 o'clock position. Oyster Bracelet with glidelock made in 18k white gold
18k Gold, White Gold
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
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Daytona big red black dial white registers ref 6263
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
-dials. Small seconds hand at 9 o'clock. 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock. 12-hour counter at 6 o'clock
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona 16518 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Arabic numeral and index hour markers. It includes three sub-dials: a small seconds hand at the 6 o'clock
18k Gold
Rolex Daytona 116523 Tahitian MOP Dial Mens Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
factory-set diamond hour markers. There are three sub-dials: a small seconds hand at 6 o'clock, a 30
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona 116519 Meteorite Dial 18K White Gold Mens Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
seconds hand at 6 o'clock. 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock. 12-hour counter at 9 o'clock. Minute maker on
Vintage Rolex Precision 12325 Gold Manual Wind Sub Dial On Leather Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions with baton hour markers. Subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock
Gold
Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual 176234 Silver Blue Arabic Dial Stainless Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Blue Markers and Arabic Numeral 3, 6 & 9 Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size: 26mm Includes
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 34mm 114200 Stainless Steel Watch Silver Index Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
-tone hands and index hour markers. Arabic numerals mark the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions. Minute
Stainless Steel
$7,499Sale Price|25% Off
Rolex Explorer 36mm Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 14270
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Hands and Index Hour Makers, Arabic Numerals Set at the 3, 6, & 9 o'clock Positions. No Original Box and
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 26mm Grey Dial Gold Steel Jubilee Bracelet Watch 67193
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 67193 with a grey 3-6-9 dial is a direct descendant of the first waterproof
Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Air King 34mm 114200 Stainless Steel Silver Dial Watch Mint Condition
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
luminous silver-tone hands and index hour markers. Arabic numerals mark the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions
Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady Datejust President 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Ladies Watch 6927
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Band Width: 9 mm Lug Width: 13 mm Closure: Fold Over Clasp Max Wrist Size / Wrist Fit: 6 inches 📦
Yellow Gold
Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm Silver Dial Platinum Bezel Oyster Steel Mens Watch 16622
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
, and Breguet-style shape hands. Dots and index hour markers at the 6 and 9 o'clock positions. Minute
Steel
Rolex Zenith Movement Daytona Stainless Steel & Gold Rare Mark I Dial B&P 16523
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Men's Wristwatch, rare Mark I floating champagne dial with applied hour markers, 30 minute recorder at 3
Gold, 18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
1940s Rolex Unisex Manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
with rose gold hands and roman numeral indices at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock. The watch features the 'Rolex
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex for Tiffany and Co Oyster Perpetual Date 15210 Dark Blue Dial Watch
By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
rectangular accents at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions, while the 3 o'clock position features the signature date
Stainless Steel
Rare Rolex Perpetual Chronometer Cioccolatone 4645
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
exceptional example of Rolex’s post-war creativity. This striking timepiece features its original black dial
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Vintage Oyster Perpetual Deepsea 6332
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
. Features a silver dial with Arabic numerals at 3, 6, and 9. The dial is encased by a smooth fixed bezel
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 116505 18K Rose Gold
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
6 o'clock, 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock and 12-hour counter at 9 o'clock. 18K rose gold bracelet
18k Gold
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 116505 18K Rose Gold
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
markers. The watch includes three sub-dials: a small seconds hand at 6 o'clock, a 30-minute counter at 3
18k Gold
Unworn Rolex 1908 Reference# 52508, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold celebrates the year “Rolex” first appeared on a watch dial, embodying over a century
Yellow Gold
Unworn Rolex 1908 Reference# 52509, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Arabic numerals at 3, 9, and 12 o’clock. A beautifully balanced small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock adds
White Gold
Unworn Rolex 1908 Reference# 52508, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
dial features elongated 18k Yellow Gold applied indexes and Arabic numerals at 12, 3 and 9 o’clock
Yellow Gold
Unworn Rolex 1908 Reference# 52509, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
feature is its matte black lacquer dial, arranged with Arabic numerals at 3, 9, and 12, baton markers, and
White Gold
Rolex Air King Stainless Steel Wristwatch Circa 1993
By Rolex
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Wristwatch is from 1993. The band is an oyster band and the blue dial has markers and 3/6/9 Arabic numbers
Steel, Stainless Steel
Unworn Rolex Explorer Reference# 124270, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Arabic numerals at 3, 6, and 9 alongside luminous Chromalight hour markers and Mercedes-style hands
Stainless Steel
Unworn Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 Reference# 134300, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
model, features luminous silver-tone hands and hour markers, with double indices at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock
Stainless Steel
Unworn Rolex Explorer 36 Reference# 124273, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
aesthetic. The crisp black lacquer dial features the hallmark 3-6-9 Arabic numerals and Chromalight-filled
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Unworn Rolex Air-King Reference# 126900, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
and bold 3, 6, and 9 numerals that enhance legibility. The green Rolex logo and signature yellow crown
Stainless Steel
Unworn Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 Reference# 126000, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock, ensuring optimal readability in any light. A subtle black minute track along
Stainless Steel
Unworn Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 Reference# 126000, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
by distinctive double indices at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock, ensure optimal clarity. A scratch-resistant
Stainless Steel
Unworn Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 Reference# 134300, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
display. The luminescent hands and hour markers—featuring doubled appliqués at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock—emit a
Stainless Steel
Unworn Rolex Explorer 40 Reference# 224270, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
finish and smooth polished bezel. Its iconic black lacquer dial features the unmistakable 3, 6, and 9
Stainless Steel
Unworn Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Reference# 126518ln, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
bright champagne-colored subdials at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock, giving it the classic "reverse panda" aesthetic
Yellow Gold
Unworn Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 Reference# 134300, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
. Distinctive double markers at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock, along with expressive white squares placed on the
Stainless Steel
Unworn Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 Reference# 134300, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
silver-tone hands and hour markers, paired with distinctive double indices at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock
Stainless Steel
Unworn Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Reference# 126500ln, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock, evoking the classic "Panda" aesthetic that’s beloved by collectors. At the
Stainless Steel
Unworn Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 Reference# 126000, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
at all times. Distinctive double markers at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock, paired with expressive black squares
Stainless Steel
Unworn Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40 Reference# 126509, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
black dial is beautifully complemented by three spiral-pattern silver sub-dials at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock
White Gold
1972 Rolex Day Date Oxblood Stella 'Qaboos' Ref. 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
at 6 and 9. The step at the edge of the dial creates a beautiful 3D effect that we love so much on 4
18k Gold
Daytona ZENITH 16520 Patrizzi Black Dial Mens Watch Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
sub-dials: a small seconds hand at the 6 o'clock position, a 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock, and a 12
Stainless Steel
Unworn Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40 Reference# 126519ln, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
counters at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock, designed for flawless legibility and performance on the track. The 18 k
Gold
Ladies Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 67183, Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel, 1998
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
with Explorer style Arabic 3 6 9 in gold. This example is presented in excellent condition, benefitting
Rolex 1950s Yellow Gold Honeycomb Precision Tear Drop Lugs Wristwatch 4514
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
index batons and arabic numbers at 3, 6, 9 and 12 0'clock, blue steel centre seconds hand, a fixed
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 6022 Mens 1950s Hand Wind Vintage Classic RA676B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Arabic 3, 6, 9, 12 and dagger hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6581 34mm Mens 14k SS Rare 1960s Vintage Automatic RA665B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, applied dagger and Arabic numeral 3, 6, 9 hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6581 34mm Mens 14k SS 1960s Vintage Automatic RA665
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rolex signed black dial, applied dagger and Arabic numeral 3, 6, 9 hour markers, gilt minute and hour
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 6022 Mens 1950s Manual Hand Wind All Original RA676
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
black dial, applied Arabic 3, 6, 9, 12 and dagger hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping
Stainless Steel
NEW 2023 Rolex Air-King 40mm Green Black Stainless Steel Mens Watch 126900
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
showcases a unique layout: oversized 3, 6, and 9 numerals in white gold with Chromalight luminescence for
Steel, Stainless Steel
Tudor Chronautic Chronograph 79390/P Full Set 2007
By Tudor
Located in London, GB
grey sub-dials positioned at 6, 9 and 12 o'clock, a date aperture at 3 o'clock and a sapphire crystal
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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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.
These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.