Rolex Yacht-Master 42 Titanium Unworn 2026
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Yacht-Master 42 REFERENCE: 226627 SIZE: 42mm CASE: Titanium DIAL: Black BAND
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Titanium
Rolex Yacht-Master 42 Titanium Unworn 2026
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Yacht-Master 42 REFERENCE: 226627 SIZE: 42mm CASE: Titanium DIAL: Black BAND
Titanium
Unworn Rolex Sky-Dweller 42 Reference# 336935, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Rolex Sky-Dweller Ref. 336935 is a masterful union of sophisticated engineering and timeless
Gold
Unworn Rolex Sky-Dweller 42 Reference# 336935, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Rolex Sky-Dweller Ref. 336935 is a striking expression of advanced engineering and timeless
Gold
Unworn Rolex Sky-Dweller 42 Reference# 336934, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Rolex Sky-Dweller Ref. 336934-0008, introduced in 2023, is a remarkable fusion of technical
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Unworn Rolex Sky-Dweller 42 Reference# 336934, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Rolex Sky-Dweller Ref. 336934-0002 represents the pinnacle of Rolex innovation — a seamless
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Unworn Rolex Sky-Dweller 42 Reference# 336933, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Rolex Sky-Dweller Ref. 336933-0001, represents a fusion of advanced engineering, luxury, and
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Unworn Rolex Yacht-Master 42 Reference# 226658, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Yacht-Master 226658-0001 – Bold Elegance in 18K Yellow Gold with Oysterflex Comfort The
Yellow Gold
Unworn Rolex Yacht-Master 42 Reference# 226627, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Yacht-Master 226627-0001 – RLX Titanium Innovation in a Sleek 42mm Profile The Rolex Yacht
Titanium
$63,250
H 1.66 in W 0.56 in Dm 1.66 in
NEW Rolex Sky Dweller 42 18K Rose Gold Rubber White Dial Automatic Watch 326235
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
are exclusively handled by our own certified watchmakers. Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Sky-Dweller Model
Rose Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 42
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
force in Rolex design and engineering. Rolex has brilliantly taken one of its least desirable lines
Titanium
Rolex Yacht-Master 42, 18k White Gold, Oysterflex Bracelet, 226659
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Perpetual Yacht-Master 42 Watch of 18k White Gold. Black dial with luminous hour markers
White Gold
Rolex Yacht-Master 42, 226659-0002, UNWORN Watch, 2022, B+P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Yacht-Master 42 watch with polished 18k White Gold case. This model has black dial with a
White Gold
Rolex Yacht-Master 42 Yellow Gold Black Dial 2022 226658 Unworn Watch Complete
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
and practicality. Make: Rolex Model: Yacht-Master Reference: 226658-0001 Diameter: 42 mm Case
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer II 216570 Men's Watch Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer II. 42 mm stainless steel case. Stainless steel bezel with
Rolex Yellow Gold Diamond Day-Date II President Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding, 31 jewels, sapphire crystal, with day and date. 18k yellow gold case with Rolex
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Diamond President Day-Date II Automatic Wristwatch Ref 218348
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
, 31 jewels, sapphire crystal, with day and date. 18k yellow gold case with Rolex 42 diamond bezel
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yacht-Master 42 18 Karat Gold Black Dial Ceramic Bezel Men's Watch 226659
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
: Rolex Model: Yacht-Master 42 Reference number: 226659 Movement: Automatic Case material: White gold
White Gold
Rolex Unworn Yacht-Master 42 Gents 18 Karat White Gold Black Dial B&P 226659
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 42 mm Unworn 18k White Gold Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 42 Gents Wristwatch, black dial with
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 26 Lady Jubilee 26mm
By Rolex
Located in PARIS, FR
brilliance. Powered by the automatic Rolex Caliber 2030 with a 42-hour power reserve and 28 jewels, this
Rolex Day-Date President Diamond Watch 18049
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
meters and is powered by a Rolex Calibre 3055 with 42 hours of power reserve. This timepiece is offered
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Yacht-Master Automatic Black Dial 18ct Oysterflex Rubber Strap 226659
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
background. Like all Rolex Professional watches, the Yacht-Master 42 offers exceptional legibility in all
White Gold
Rolex Submariner 16618 Oyster 18k Yellow Gold Blue Sunburst Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Rolex Submariner has been polished and is in great cosmetic and mechanic condition, Blue Dial
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Sky-Dweller Auto 42mm Yellow Gold Men's Oyster Bracelet Watch GMT 326938
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
: 326938 Model: Rolex Sky-Dweller Case Size: 42 mm Stone: Diamond Band Color: Gold Year of Manufacture
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer II Automatic Watch Stainless Steel 42
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
, Wrist circumference: 6.5" Designer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Explorer II Automatic Watch Stainless
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer II Automatic Watch Stainless Steel 42
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
circumference: 6.5" Designer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Explorer II Automatic Watch Stainless Steel 42 Item
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Mens Watch 216570
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Mens Watch 216570. Officially certified chronometer
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Watch 226570 Unworn
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Watch 226570 Unworn. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Watch 226570 Unworn
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Watch 226570 Unworn. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Watch 226570 Unworn
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Watch 226570 Unworn. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Watch 226570 Unworn
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Watch 226570 Unworn. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Watch 226570 Unworn
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Watch 226570 Unworn. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Watch 226570 Unworn
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Watch 226570 Unworn. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Black 18k White Gold Oystersteel Sky-Dweller Men's Wristwatch 42 mm
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A luxury watch you will love having in your collection is this Sky-Dweller M326934-0005 from Rolex
White Gold
Rolex Explorer II 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 226570 Unworn
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 226570 Unworn. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 226570 Unworn
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 226570 Unworn. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Watch 226570 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Watch 226570 Box Card. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Men's Watch 216570 Box
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box. Officially certified
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Watch 226570 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Watch 226570 Box Card. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Watch 226570 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Watch 226570 Box Card. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Mens Watch 216570 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Mens Watch 216570 Box Card. Officially certified
Rolex Explorer II 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Unworn
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Unworn. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Explorer II GMT 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Men's Watch 216570 BoxCard
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II GMT 42 White Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570 Box Card. Officially
Steel
$70,800Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
An eye-catching example of the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, reference 116519, crafted in solid 18-karat white gold and enhanced with a striking aftermarket diamond and sapphire configur...
Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Hour White Gold Baguette HPI0 Gem Set.
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Hour White Gold / Baguette, variant reference ID: HPI00890, is a masterpiece in Cartier's Rotonde collection. Featuring the innovative 'Mysterious H...
Diamond, White Gold
Rolex GMT-Master II Yellow Gold Green Dial & Black Ceramic Bezel Oyster Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
18k yellow gold case with a 18k yellow gold rolex oyster bracelet. Bi-directional rotating, 18k yellow gold bezel. Green dial with yellow gold tone hands and luminous dots hour marke...
Yellow Gold
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 White Automatic 2235 movement, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, waterproof, screw...
Yellow Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Dual Time Preowned Custom Wrist Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Florence, IT
Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet Reference number: 26120ST.OO.1220ST.03 Model: Royal Oak Dual Time Diameter: 39 mm Color Custom: Black Material: Stainless steel Strap: Stainless s...
Stainless Steel
1997 Rolex Day Date Petroleum Blue Dial Ref. 18239 (with Papers)
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Petroleum Blue Here's a superb example of a Rolex Day Date 18239 in white gold dating back to 1996. The watch is overall in great condition with sharp edges and lugs that show fact...
18k Gold, White Gold
Unworn Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40 Reference# 126508, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126508-0006 is a superb blend of racing heritage, technical precision, and luxurious aesthetics. Presented in unworn condition, this exceptional 40m...
Yellow Gold
2025 Rolex GMT-Master II “Sprite” 126720VTNR Stainless Steel Jubilee BNP
By Rolex
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are present this 2025 Rolex GMT-Master II “Sprite” 126720VTNR in Stainless Steel. This highly desirable left-handed model features a 40mm Oystersteel case, Rolex’s black Maxi dial...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Dial circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master II 18K Yellow Gold Jubilee Black Dial Men Watch 126718
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in mint condition. Comes with the original box and papers.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph Stainless Steel White Dial Automatic Men Watch 116520
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned. No Original Box and Papers are Included. Comes with a Chronostore Presentation Box and Chronostore Authenticity Card. Covered by 3-year Chronostore Warranty. * Free Shipp...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$94,880
H 1.58 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm 18K Gold Diamond Sundust Dial Watch 116505
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. 2022-2023 Card. Comes with an original box and paper. 5-year Rolex warranty.
18k Gold
$68,999
H 1.62 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.62 in
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Rose Gold Automatic Mens Watch 26331OR.OO.D315CR.01
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with a box and paper. No manual.
Rose Gold
New Rolex Sky-Dweller 18K White Gold Steel Green Dial Jubilee Mens Watch 336934
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand New. 2024 card. Box and papers are included, General Information: Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 336934 Model: Rolex 336934 Style: Luxury Country...
Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 126333 Wimbledon 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Box Paper 2023
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126333 Serial: 57VQ8*** Year: 2023 Model: Rolex Datejust 41 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Y...
Vintage 1982 Ladies Rolex 6917 with Diamond Bezel 18k Yellow Gold Complete
By Rolex
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Complete with original box and papers. Vintage 6917 18k 1982 ladies Datejust with a diamond bezel. Crafted out of 18k yellow gold paired with a champagne dial and the iconic Presiden...
Diamond, 18k Gold, 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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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.