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Rolex Air King 1960s

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Custom Finished Red Dial Late 1960's
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Custom Finished Red Dial Late 1960's

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Custom Finished Red Dial Late 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King With Custom Purple Dial circa, 1960's
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King With Custom Purple Dial circa, 1960's

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King With Custom Purple Dial circa, 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air King with Black Finish and Custom Made Dial circa 1960's
Rolex Steel Air King with Black Finish and Custom Made Dial circa 1960's

Rolex Steel Air King with Black Finish and Custom Made Dial circa 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

/ MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air King with Black Finish and Custom Made Dial circa 1960's
Rolex Steel Air King with Black Finish and Custom Made Dial circa 1960's

Rolex Steel Air King with Black Finish and Custom Made Dial circa 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

/ MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air King with Black Finish and Custom Made Dial, circa 1960's
Rolex Steel Air King with Black Finish and Custom Made Dial, circa 1960's

Rolex Steel Air King with Black Finish and Custom Made Dial, circa 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

/ MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Steel Watch, 34mm, Men's, 1960s
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Steel Watch, 34mm, Men's, 1960s

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Steel Watch, 34mm, Men's, 1960s

By Rolex

Located in Queens, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Steel Watch, reference # 5500, with silvered dial, baton indexes

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air King Ref 1003 Custom Blue Dial, Early 1960's
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air King Ref 1003 Custom Blue Dial, Early 1960's

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air King Ref 1003 Custom Blue Dial, Early 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 1003

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with a Custom Lavender Dial Late 1960's
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with a Custom Lavender Dial Late 1960's

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with a Custom Lavender Dial Late 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 / 1002 METAL

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Yellow Dial, 1960s
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Yellow Dial, 1960s

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Yellow Dial, 1960s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 5500

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with a Custom Finished Beige Dial Late 1960's
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with a Custom Finished Beige Dial Late 1960's

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with a Custom Finished Beige Dial Late 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 / 1002 METAL

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air-King with Custom Pink Dial 1960s
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air-King with Custom Pink Dial 1960s

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air-King with Custom Pink Dial 1960s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air-King / Reference 5500

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Vintage 1960s Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision, 1520
Vintage 1960s Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision, 1520

Vintage 1960s Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision, 1520

By Rolex

Located in Carlisle, GB

This 34mm Classic and Elegant Vintage Hand-winding watch is in Good Working order and in a well look after condition for its Age. some tiny scratches on the strap and the glass Ple...

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

1960s SS Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision, 1520 Mechanical Watch
1960s SS Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision, 1520 Mechanical Watch

1960s SS Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision, 1520 Mechanical Watch

By Rolex

Located in Carlisle, GB

This 34mm Classic and Elegant Vintage Hand-winding watch is in good working condition and it is ticking and runs well. Visible signs of ageing and gentle used with light scratches on...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air King with Black Finish and Custom Made Dial, Mid 1960's
Rolex Steel Air King with Black Finish and Custom Made Dial, Mid 1960's

Rolex Steel Air King with Black Finish and Custom Made Dial, Mid 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

/ MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Mid 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1960s Vintage NA141B
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1960s Vintage NA141B

Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1960s Vintage NA141B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic vintage, Men's Rolex Oyster Precision Ref.5500 "Air-King" automatic, c.1969, in excellent

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Ref 5500 Oyster Precision Air King Automatic 1960s Swiss RJC191S
Mens Rolex Ref 5500 Oyster Precision Air King Automatic 1960s Swiss RJC191S

Mens Rolex Ref 5500 Oyster Precision Air King Automatic 1960s Swiss RJC191S

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Ref.5500 Oyster "Air-King" Precision automatic, c.1967, all original

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Precision Ref 5701 35mm 14k SS Air King Date Automatic 1960s RA446S
Mens Rolex Precision Ref 5701 35mm 14k SS Air King Date Automatic 1960s RA446S

Mens Rolex Precision Ref 5701 35mm 14k SS Air King Date Automatic 1960s RA446S

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Iconic classic, Men's rare Rolex Air King Date ref.5701 14k gold stainless steel automatic, c.1967

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Precision Ref 5701 35mm 14k SS Air King Date Automatic 1960s RA446B
Mens Rolex Precision Ref 5701 35mm 14k SS Air King Date Automatic 1960s RA446B

Mens Rolex Precision Ref 5701 35mm 14k SS Air King Date Automatic 1960s RA446B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rare classic, Men's Rolex ref.5701 Air King Date with 14k gold bezel automatic, c.1967, in

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Precision Ref 5701 35mm 14k SS Air King Date Automatic 1960s RA446
Mens Rolex Precision Ref 5701 35mm 14k SS Air King Date Automatic 1960s RA446

Mens Rolex Precision Ref 5701 35mm 14k SS Air King Date Automatic 1960s RA446

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rare classic, Men's Rolex ref.5701 Air King Date with 14k gold bezel automatic, c.1967, in

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King With Custom Purple Dial circa, 1960's
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King With Custom Purple Dial circa, 1960's

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King With Custom Purple Dial circa, 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Custom Finished Red Dial Late 1960's
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Custom Finished Red Dial Late 1960's

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Custom Finished Red Dial Late 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 / 1002 METAL

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Yellow Dial, 1960s
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Yellow Dial, 1960s

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Yellow Dial, 1960s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 5500

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Green Dial, 1960s
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Green Dial, 1960s

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Green Dial, 1960s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 5500

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Finished Blue Dial from Late 1960's
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Finished Blue Dial from Late 1960's

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Finished Blue Dial from Late 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Ref 5501 Air King 14k Gold SS Automatic 1960s Vintage RA240B
Mens Rolex Ref 5501 Air King 14k Gold SS Automatic 1960s Vintage RA240B

Mens Rolex Ref 5501 Air King 14k Gold SS Automatic 1960s Vintage RA240B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic icon, Men's 14k gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 5501 Air-King automatic, c

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Vintage Air-King Wristwatch, 1960s
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Vintage Air-King Wristwatch, 1960s

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Vintage Air-King Wristwatch, 1960s

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air-King Stainless Steel Watch Factory Silver T Swiss T Dial

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

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By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

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By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

This Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm Coral Red Dial 124300 2021 is in overall excellent pre-owned condition. Comes with new card. Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 reference 124300 with “Cora...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Coral, Steel, Stainless Steel

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By Concord Watch

Located in San Diego, CA

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Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Pistachio Green Dial and Diamond Markers
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Pistachio Green Dial and Diamond Markers

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Pistachio Green Dial and Diamond Markers

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 43mm X Diameter 3...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Factory Original Black Dial 1960's
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Factory Original Black Dial 1960's

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Factory Original Black Dial 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Red Diamond Dial, 1970's
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Red Diamond Dial, 1970's

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Red Diamond Dial, 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 5500 METAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA: 1970's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 27 Jewels...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Rare Blue "Vignette" Dial circa 1960 / 70
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Rare Blue "Vignette" Dial circa 1960 / 70

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Rare Blue "Vignette" Dial circa 1960 / 70

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960 / 70 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diamete...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Green Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Green Dial circa 1970's

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By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air King with a Custom Diamond Dial, Early 1970's
Rolex Steel Air King with a Custom Diamond Dial, Early 1970's

Rolex Steel Air King with a Custom Diamond Dial, Early 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 3...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Bracelet and Rare Dial
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Bracelet and Rare Dial

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Bracelet and Rare Dial

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1969 / 70 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41m...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's

Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's

By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Style / Reference 3490-2 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 26mm X 26mm ...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Yellow Dial circa, 1960's
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Yellow Dial circa, 1960's

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Yellow Dial circa, 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 3...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Steel Custom Yellow Dial Oyster Men Watch 116000
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Steel Custom Yellow Dial Oyster Men Watch 116000

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Steel Custom Yellow Dial Oyster Men Watch 116000

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

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Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Yellow Dial circa, 1960's
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Yellow Dial circa, 1960's

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Yellow Dial circa, 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 3...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King Custom Diamond Dial, 1970s
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King Custom Diamond Dial, 1970s

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King Custom Diamond Dial, 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

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Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Orange Dial, Early 1970s

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Orange Dial, Early 1970s

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Located in Long Beach, CA

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Rolex Air King 1960s For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of rolex air king 1960s for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Stainless Steel — can elevate any look. The designs in our inventory of rolex air king 1960s bearing Contemporary or Modern hallmarks are very popular. There aren’t many items for women in our collection of rolex air king 1960s, as most of the options available are for men.

How Much are Rolex Air King 1960s?

Prices for rolex air king 1960s start at $1,995 and top out at $5,150 with these watches, on average, selling for $4,800.

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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