Rolex Air King Blue Dial Diamond Bezel & Lugs Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Air King Blue Dial Diamond Bezel & Lugs Stainless Steel 34mm Watch Watch has been set with
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Air King Blue Dial Diamond Bezel & Lugs Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Air King Blue Dial Diamond Bezel & Lugs Stainless Steel 34mm Watch Watch has been set with
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Air King 14000 Blue Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel 34mm
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 14000 Serial: U832*** Year: 1997 Model: Rolex Air King Case Material: Stainless
Stainless Steel
$7,662 / item
Dm 1.34 in
Rolex Air King Red Vignette Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel & Lugs Steel Watch 14000
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Air King Red Vignette Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel and Lugs Steel Watch 14000
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Diamond Dial and Diamond and Emerald Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King With Custom Blue Dial and Diamond Bezel 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King with Custom Green Dial And Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King With Custom Blue Dial and Diamond Bezel 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King with Custom Green Dial And Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King with Custom Green Dial And Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Air King Pink Mother Of Pearl Dial Diamond Bezel and Lugs Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Air King Pink Mother Of Pearl Dial Diamond Bezel and Lugs Steel Watch 14000
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Pink Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Pink Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King With Custom Blue Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel ca 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 / 1002 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Blue Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Blue Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Dial and Custom Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made M.O.P Pink Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom M.O.P Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Bezel circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Green Dial And Custom Diamond Bezel ca 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Green Roman Dial And Diamond Bezel ca 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Bezel circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL
Stainless Steel
olex Steel Air-King with Custom Diamond Dial and Diamond and Emerald Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom M.O.P Blue Diamond Dial and Custom Bezel 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Orange Dial, Early 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King/ Reference 1003
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom M.O.P Blue Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom M.O.P Gray Dial circa 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom M.O.P Pink Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
$7,662 / item
Dm 1.34 in
Rolex Airking White Mother of Pearl Dial Diamond Bezel & Lugs Ladies Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Air King White Mother Of Pearl Dial Diamond Bezel and Lugs Ladies Steel Watch 14000
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Unavailable
Rolex 5500 Air-King Pink MOP Diamond
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand - Rolex Gender - Unisex Model - 5500-AIR KING Condition - pre owned Metals - Stainless steel
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Air-King '5 Serial' Stainless Steel Automatic Mid-Size Watch 5500
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Lug Width: 18mm Features: Diamond Bezel, Diamond Dial, Non-Numeric Hour Marks, Sapphire Crystal
Stainless Steel
Rolex Air King Custom Gray Meteorite Diamond Dial Steel Men's 1969 Watch 5500
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
. Details: Model Number 5500 Brand Rolex Department Men Style Dress/Formal Model Air King Band Color Steel
Rolex Steel Air King With Custom Blue Dial and Diamond Bezel 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King With Custom Blue Dial and Diamond Bezel 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King With Custom Blue Dial and Diamond Bezel 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Pink Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Pink Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Blue Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Pink Dial and Diamond and Tourmaline Bezel 1970
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Bezel circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Orange Dial, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King/ Ref. 1003 METAL
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Orange Dial, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King/ Ref. 1003 METAL
Steel, Stainless Steel
Custom 1 1/3 Ct Diamond Bezel Iced For Rolex Date Air 34mm Stainless Steel Watch
Located in New York, NY
round diamonds are pave-set in this custom diamond bezel that fits a 34mm Rolex Oyster Date or Air King
Diamond
Rolex Stainless Steel AIr-King Wristwatch, Circa 1991
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex stainless steel Air-King wristwatch with steel oyster bracelet, reference R1400. Watch
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Air King Steel White Gold Silver Diamond Dial Mens Watch 114234
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Air King Steel White Gold Silver Diamond Dial Mens Watch 114234. Officially certified
White Gold, Silver, Steel
Rolex Air King Steel White Gold Black Diamond Dial Mens Watch 114234
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Air King Steel White Gold Black Diamond Dial Mens Watch 114234. Officially certified
Steel, White Gold
Rolex Air King Steel White Gold Blue Roman Dial Mens Watch 114234
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Air King Steel White Gold Blue Roman Dial Mens Watch 114234. Officially certified chronometer
White Gold, Steel
Sold
W 1.42 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Dial circa 2000
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch with an 18k white gold fluted bezel, Ref. 16234, serial
White Gold, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Rolex Platinum and Diamond Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1804 circa 1968
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. With factory two-tone silvered satin diamond-set pie-pan dial, factory 18k white gold diamond bezel
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex 5500 Air-King Pink MOP Diamond
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand - Rolex Gender - Unisex Model - 5500-AIR KING Condition - pre owned Metals - Stainless steel
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel AIr-King Custom Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mother of pearl diamond dial with a custom one carat diamond bezel, a no-holes stainless steel Air-king
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Sold
W 1 in D 1 in L 6 in
Rolex Lady Datejust Steel and 18k Gold with Pink Diamond Watch and Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aperture Above The Date. (This Crystal is Not Manufactured by Rolex). Analog Display. BEZEL (RING AROUND
Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel
$10,900Sale Price|20% Off
Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust Custom Blue Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel Two Tone
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Datejust REFRENCE: 16233 SIZE: 36mm CASE: 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel DIAL: Custom Blue with Diamonds BEZEL: Custom Yellow Gold with Diamonds BAND: Jubile...
Diamond, White Diamond, Mixed Metal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainl...
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Coral Red Dial 124300
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...
Coral, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16013 36mm MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16013 Serial: 590**** Year: 1979 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Diamo...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
2002 Rolex Ladies DateJust Two Tone Blue Diamond Dial Watch 79173 #23237
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
2002 Rolex Ladies Datejust Watch Model: 79173 Serial: Y611504 This classic Rolex ladies watch is set in stainless steel with 18K gold bezel and gold accents on oyster band 26mm ca...
Stainless Steel
Rolex 16233 Datejust Two Tone Blue Dial Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex 16233 Datejust Two Tone Blue Dial Jubilee Watch This Stunning Rolex Datejust 16233 Blue Watch is in excellent condition and is ready to ship! Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Ref...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16233 Champagne Dial Watch in 18K Yellow Gold & Steel, 1990s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 16233 automatic two tone with a champagne sunburst dial from the early 90s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measurements include a...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Vintage 9k ROLEX Watch. Rolex 9k YG 12324 Dress Watch 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Mens Watch 9k Yellow Gold Case ref.12324 Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1946 Beautiful Watch. New Genuine Gucci Leather band. 30mm round Case
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 36mm Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-Owned Rolex 36mm Stainless Steel Datejust Featuring A Black Stick Dial & Polished Bezel On Oyster Bracelet. Model 16200, K Serial Number circa 2000. Polished and Serviced August ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Diamond Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diamete...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Date Two Tone Watch with Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-owned 34mm Rolex Date automatic watch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and steel with aftermarket white diamond dial and Oyster bracelet. Model 1500 circa 1970. Polished and servi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Diamond Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Mens Rolex- Datejust Date: 1978 34 mm Preowned Diamond Dial Reference: 1500 18kt yellow gold and stainless steel
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Automatic 18K Gold & Stainless Steel Men's Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The Rolex 1995 Oyster Perpetual Datejust is a classic example of Rolex's timeless elegance and durability. The attractive fluted bezel and center links of the Oyster bracelet and ce...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Blue "Vignette" Dial 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...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King With Custom Orange Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King / Reference 5500 / 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm Length X 34mm ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Custom Finished Powder Blue Dial, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA: 1970's DIMENSIONS: Length 39mm X Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT /...
Stainless Steel
$15,800
H 0.52 in W 1.97 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Submariner 16613 Two-Tone Gold & Steel Blue Dial Automatic Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Westport, CT
An authentic Rolex Submariner 16613, a luxurious and durable timepiece that seamlessly blends functionality with style. This gold and stainless steel men’s watch comes with its origi...
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless 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.
Find vintage Rolex watches, bracelets and more on 1stDibs.
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.