Genuine Rolex 6516 Watch. 18k and SS ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k and Stainless Steel Rolex Ladies Automatic Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1970 25mm Rolex
Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Vintage 1966 Rolex Lady Datejust 6516 18K Yellow Gold Rare Wood Dial 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A natural rarity The Reference 6516 is a foundational piece of Rolex history, but this 1966
Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies 6516 Datejust Red Diamond on Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Ladies Model - 6516 Datejust Metals - Stainless steel
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex steel ladies 26mm Datejust 6516 Roman Numeral white gold fluted
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand - rolex Model - 6516 Style - datejust Metals - steel/ white gold Bezel - white gold fluted
White Gold, Steel
Ladies Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 6516 Stainless Steel Diamond MOP 26MM Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand Rolex Model Oyster Perpetual Date 6516 Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss
Rolex Ladies Stainless Steel Date White Roman Ref. 6516
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE Trust this stainless steel Rolex 6516 Swiss Automatic
Stainless Steel
Rolex Date 26MM 6516 Custom Turquoise Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Ladies Metal Type: Stainless Steel Diameter: 26.00 mm Weight: 46.51 Grams
Diamond, Turquoise, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref 6516 25mm 18k Solid Gold 1960s RA471B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gold Lady Rolex Oyster Datejust 6516, a fine addition to your collection, perfectly compliment and
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual Datejust 6516 25mm 18k Solid Gold 1960s Swiss RA471
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex gold dial with
18k Gold, Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 6516 25mm Ladies Automatic 1960s Luxury RA500B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: Rolex MODEL : Oyster Perpetual, Ref.6516 COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE : Switzerland YEAR OF MANUFACTURE : c
Rolex Ladies Datejust 6516 Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 14 Karat Gold and Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6516 Serial: 2449*** Model: Ladies Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 14K
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Ladies Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Stainless Steel Diamond Mother of Pearl Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand Rolex Model Oyster Perpetual Date 6516 Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss
Rolex Date, 6516, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
. Rolex Date 26mm 6516 Stainless Steel - Automatic Movement - Black Dial with Silver Stick Markers
Rolex Ladies Datejust 6516 Lapis Diamond 26mm
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Please Read Description Brand - Rolex Gender - ladies Model - 6516 datejust Condition - pre owned
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 6516 Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 6516 Ladies Watch. 25 mm stainless steel case. 18k yellow gold smooth
Rolex Ladies 6516 Datejust Red Diamond on Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Ladies Model - 6516 Datejust Metals - Stainless steel
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies 6516 Datejust Red Diamond on Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Ladies Model - 6516 Datejust Metals - Stainless steel
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies 6516 Datejust Red Diamond on Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Ladies Model - 6516 Datejust Metals - Stainless steel
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies 6516 Datejust 26mm Pink MOP Diamond oyster steel
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Ladies Model - 6516 Datejust Metals - Stainless steel
Steel
Ladies Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Stainless Steel Diamond Mother of Pearl Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand Rolex Model Oyster Perpetual Date 6516 Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss
Rolex Datejust President Diamond 18k yellow gold watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Rolex watch pairs rich 18k yellow gold with a sleek brown leather strap, accented by eleven VS clarity diamonds and a classic 24mm case. Specifications Primary Stone Ty...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1946
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 9488 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1946 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm "Lug Tip to Lug ...
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm "Lug Tip to Lu...
Stainless Steel
Rolex 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1953
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 9168 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm "Lug Tip to Lug ...
14k Gold
Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies ROLEX 2649 Precision Cocktail Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1970s. 1400 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 2649. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism. Leather Band...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies Rolex 3408 Mechanical Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1960s. 1400 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 3408. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism. Case is Stai...
Stainless Steel
Concord 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ultrathin 34MM
By Concord Watch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz, eta 959 Function: hours, minutes, seconds Case: 34mm, fixed bezel Dial: white, roman numerals Band: 14k yellow gold bracelet Reference: 20.81.216 Serial#: 440XXX D...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava Gold Men's Watch - 3520
By Patek Philippe
Located in istanbul, TR
Brand : Patek Philippe Collection : Calatrava Model : Calatrava Clous De Paris Reference : Patek Philippe - 3520 Category : Wrist Watch Period : 1990's Movement : manuel wind Case ma...
18k Gold
Genuine 18k Rolex Precision Watch. 18k YG Ladies 9127 Dainty 1940s Ladies Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k Yellow Gold Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1941 Dainty 16mm Case. Rolex Movement Ref. 9127. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism. Case is 1...
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Tank Louis W1529756 18k yellow gold Custom Strap & Buckle
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Tank Louis W1529756 in 18k yellow gold, fitted with a custom black leather strap and tang buckle that fits up to 6.75-inch wrists. It features a quartz movement, sapphire cab...
18k Gold
Vintage 18k Rose Gold Rolex Bubbleback Automatic Watch Ref 6011
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Classic vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback wrist watch crafted in 18k rose gold. This reference 6011 features the distinctive early automatic Rolex case with screw-down Oyster...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava 2568/1 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch With Archives
By Patek Philippe
Located in Great Neck, NY
Patek Philippe Calatrava 2568/1J Mens Watch. 33mm 18K yellow gold case. 18K yellow gold bezel. Silver dial with gold hands and gold index hour markers. Small second sub-dial. Black A...
Cartier Santos Galbee Yellow Gold and Steel Quartz Ladies Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Santos Galbee collection Ladies reference 1567 Wrist watch, 34 x 24 M.M Stainless Steel 3 piece case with 18k Yellow Gold bezel, Sapphire set crown, Sapphire Glas...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Tank Style Watch circa 1950's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4391 Ladies Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm "...
14k Gold
Rolex Gold Top Tropical Series Steel Back Early Ladies Perpetual from 1947
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Ladies Bubble Back / Tropical Series METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Top with Steel Back CIRCA / YEAR: 1947 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Lengt...
Rolex Datejust 69174 Linen Dial Ladies Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 69174 Ladies Watch. 26mm stainless steel case. 18K white gold fluted bezel. Silver linen dial with steel hands and hour markers. Minute markers on the outer dial. Date...
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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