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Rolex 44mm

Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller 44mm Ref 11660 Watch With Box and Papers
Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller 44mm Ref 11660 Watch With Box and Papers

Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller 44mm Ref 11660 Watch With Box and Papers

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

A Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660, featuring a bold 44mm stainless steel case and an ultra-thick

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea 44mm Ceramic Bezel Black Dial Oystersteel Watch 116660
Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea 44mm Ceramic Bezel Black Dial Oystersteel Watch 116660

Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea 44mm Ceramic Bezel Black Dial Oystersteel Watch 116660

By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

: Automatic Case material: Steel Case diameter: 44 mm Crystal: Sapphire crystal Dial: Black Bracelet material

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pristine Rolex Yacht-Master II 44mm 116680 Blue Ceramic Bezel Regatta Box Papers
Pristine Rolex Yacht-Master II 44mm 116680 Blue Ceramic Bezel Regatta Box Papers

Pristine Rolex Yacht-Master II 44mm 116680 Blue Ceramic Bezel Regatta Box Papers

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

The Rolex Yacht-Master II (reference 116680) is a distinguished timepiece that exemplifies Rolex

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yacht-Master II 44mm 116681 18K Rose & Steel Mercedes Hands Box Papers
Rolex Yacht-Master II 44mm 116681 18K Rose & Steel Mercedes Hands Box Papers

Rolex Yacht-Master II 44mm 116681 18K Rose & Steel Mercedes Hands Box Papers

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

The Rolex Yacht-Master II (reference 116681) is a distinguished timepiece that exemplifies Rolex

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

NEW Rolex Yacht-Master II 44mm Ceramic Steel White Dial Automatic  Watch 116680
NEW Rolex Yacht-Master II 44mm Ceramic Steel White Dial Automatic  Watch 116680

NEW Rolex Yacht-Master II 44mm Ceramic Steel White Dial Automatic Watch 116680

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Case: Material: Stainless Steel Color: Steel Size: 44 mm Thickness: 14 mm Shape: Round Finish: Polished

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Yacht-Master II 44mm 116688 18K Solid Gold New Mercedes Hands Box Papers
Rolex Yacht-Master II 44mm 116688 18K Solid Gold New Mercedes Hands Box Papers

Rolex Yacht-Master II 44mm 116688 18K Solid Gold New Mercedes Hands Box Papers

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

The Rolex Yacht-Master II (reference 116688) is a distinguished timepiece that exemplifies Rolex

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea, Black, 44 mm, Ref# 126660, 2022, Unworn, Discontinued
Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea, Black, 44 mm, Ref# 126660, 2022, Unworn, Discontinued

Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea, Black, 44 mm, Ref# 126660, 2022, Unworn, Discontinued

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

44 mm oystersteel case with helium escape valve, screw-down back, screw-down crown, unidirectional

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yacht-Master II 116680 Blue Ceramic Bezel Steel Automatic Watch Box 44mm
Rolex Yacht-Master II 116680 Blue Ceramic Bezel Steel Automatic Watch Box 44mm

Rolex Yacht-Master II 116680 Blue Ceramic Bezel Steel Automatic Watch Box 44mm

By Rolex

Located in Dayton, OH

tandem with mechanical memory and on-the-fly synchronization. The stainless steel 44 mm case is assembled

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

2021 Rolex Yacht-Master II Oystersteel Everose Gold 44mm Men's Watch 116681 BNP
2021 Rolex Yacht-Master II Oystersteel Everose Gold 44mm Men's Watch 116681 BNP

2021 Rolex Yacht-Master II Oystersteel Everose Gold 44mm Men's Watch 116681 BNP

By Rolex

Located in Newport Beach, CA

We are pleased to offer this excellent condition 2021 Rolex Yacht-Master II Men's Watch 116681

Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Yacht-Master II Watch 116688
Rolex Yacht-Master II Watch 116688

Rolex Yacht-Master II Watch 116688

By Rolex

Located in Southampton, PA

A watch that truly belongs on the open seas, the Rolex Yacht-Master II, reference number 116688

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Sea Dweller Wristwatch Ref 11660
Rolex Stainless Steel Sea Dweller Wristwatch Ref 11660

Rolex Stainless Steel Sea Dweller Wristwatch Ref 11660

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Rolex Sea Dweller 44mm watch with ceramic black bezel, black dial, oyster bracelet, and sapphire

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex DeepSea Sea-Dweller 116660 Stainless Steel With Box and Papers
Rolex DeepSea Sea-Dweller 116660 Stainless Steel With Box and Papers

Rolex DeepSea Sea-Dweller 116660 Stainless Steel With Box and Papers

By Rolex

Located in Newport Beach, CA

We are pleased to offer this 2016 Rolex Stainless Steel DeepSea Sea-Dweller 116660 With Box

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2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

2023 Unworn Rolex DeepSea James Cameron Sea-Dweller 136660 Steel Box Papers
2023 Unworn Rolex DeepSea James Cameron Sea-Dweller 136660 Steel Box Papers

2023 Unworn Rolex DeepSea James Cameron Sea-Dweller 136660 Steel Box Papers

By Rolex

Located in Newport Beach, CA

136660. This classic and highly sought after Rolex sport watch features a 44mm stainless steel case with

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Black Stainless Steel DeepSea Sea-Dweller 116660 Men's Wristwatch 44 mm
Rolex Black Stainless Steel DeepSea Sea-Dweller 116660 Men's Wristwatch 44 mm

Rolex Black Stainless Steel DeepSea Sea-Dweller 116660 Men's Wristwatch 44 mm

By Rolex

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

A Rolex icon and a sea explorer's trusted friend. The Sea-Dweller watch was introduced in 1967 and

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2010s British Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Black Stainless Steel DeepSea Sea-Dweller 116660 Men's Wristwatch 44 mm
Rolex Black Stainless Steel DeepSea Sea-Dweller 116660 Men's Wristwatch 44 mm

Rolex Black Stainless Steel DeepSea Sea-Dweller 116660 Men's Wristwatch 44 mm

By Rolex

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

A Rolex icon and a sea explorer's trusted friend. The Sea-Dweller watch was introduced in 1967 and

Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Sea-Dweller 116660 in stainless steel 44mm automatic watch
Rolex Sea-Dweller 116660 in stainless steel 44mm automatic watch

Rolex Sea-Dweller 116660 in stainless steel 44mm automatic watch

By Rolex

Located in Surfside, FL

Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel Fliplock buckle. This Rolex watch has a 44 x 44 mm case

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Yacht-Master II 44mm White Dial Gold & Stainless Steel  2023 Style:116681
Rolex Yacht-Master II 44mm White Dial Gold & Stainless Steel  2023 Style:116681

Rolex Yacht-Master II 44mm White Dial Gold & Stainless Steel 2023 Style:116681

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

UnwornWatches proudly presents the Rolex Yacht-Master II 44mm White Dial - Everose Gold & Stainless

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Steel

Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea Stainless Steel Watch 116660
Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea Stainless Steel Watch 116660

Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea Stainless Steel Watch 116660

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Sea-Dweller Reference #:116660. 44mm stainless steel case with Ring Lock System allowing the

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Certified Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea Stainless Steel Watch 116660
Certified Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea Stainless Steel Watch 116660

Certified Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea Stainless Steel Watch 116660

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Sea-Dweller Reference #:116660. 44mm stainless steel case with Ring Lock System allowing the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Yachtmaster II Steel Rose Gold Mens Watch 116681 Unworn
Rolex Yachtmaster II Steel Rose Gold Mens Watch 116681 Unworn

Rolex Yachtmaster II Steel Rose Gold Mens Watch 116681 Unworn

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Yachtmaster II 44mm Steel Rose Gold Mens Watch 116681 Unworn. Officially certified

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Rolex Yachtmaster II Steel Rose Gold Mens Watch 116681 Box Card
Rolex Yachtmaster II Steel Rose Gold Mens Watch 116681 Box Card

Rolex Yachtmaster II Steel Rose Gold Mens Watch 116681 Box Card

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Yachtmaster II 44mm Steel Rose Gold Mens Watch 116681 Box Card. Officially certified

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Rose Gold

Certified Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea Stainless Steel Watch 116660
Certified Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea Stainless Steel Watch 116660

Certified Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea Stainless Steel Watch 116660

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Sea-Dweller Reference #:116660. 44mm stainless steel case with Ring Lock System allowing the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

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By Rolex

Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA

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By Rolex

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Located in Miami, FL

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Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA

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Rolex 44mm For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact rolex 44mm you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, stainless steel and steel, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 93 antique edition and 72 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect rolex 44mm among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A rolex 44mm can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 6, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a rolex 44mm, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Rolex 44mm?

On average, a rolex 44mm at 1stDibs sells for $17,940, while they’re typically $5,000 on the low end and $107,450 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

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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