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Rolex Arabic Numerals

Rolex Datejust Black Arabic Numerals Dial Stainless Steel Watch
Rolex Datejust Black Arabic Numerals Dial Stainless Steel Watch

Rolex Datejust Black Arabic Numerals Dial Stainless Steel Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 36mm Datejust Black Arabic Numerals Dial Stainless Steel Watch with Diamond Bezel 116200

Category

2010s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Datejust Blue Arabic Numerals Dial 179174 Watch
Rolex Ladies Datejust Blue Arabic Numerals Dial 179174 Watch

Rolex Ladies Datejust Blue Arabic Numerals Dial 179174 Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Ladies Datejust 26mm Blue Arabic Numerals Dial 179174 Diamond Bezel Steel Ladies Watch

Category

2010s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 Red Arabic Numerals SS & YG Fully Iced Out Watch 126303
Rolex Datejust 41 Red Arabic Numerals SS & YG Fully Iced Out Watch 126303

Rolex Datejust 41 Red Arabic Numerals SS & YG Fully Iced Out Watch 126303

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 41 126303 Red Arabic Numerals Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Fully Iced Out

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Tudor Rolex Rose Logo Radial Arabic Numerals c1960's 30mm Manual Mens' Watch
Tudor Rolex Rose Logo Radial Arabic Numerals c1960's 30mm Manual Mens' Watch

Tudor Rolex Rose Logo Radial Arabic Numerals c1960's 30mm Manual Mens' Watch

By Tudor

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

, rarely seen Radial Arabic numerals (every 10 minutes) & baton indexes, signed Tudor, Swiss made The

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1940's Rolex WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens Pocket Watch
1940's Rolex WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens Pocket Watch

1940's Rolex WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens Pocket Watch

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

*not* have a bow, a highly legible white enamel dial with easy-to-read Arabic numerals, and a

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Other

Rolex. A Rare Gold Bow Tie Dial Open Face Pocket Watch C1936
Rolex. A Rare Gold Bow Tie Dial Open Face Pocket Watch C1936

Rolex. A Rare Gold Bow Tie Dial Open Face Pocket Watch C1936

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

original rare silver two tone satin finished bow tie dial signed Rolex with Arabic numerals and subsidiary

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Rolex Oyster Precision 6426 14k Gold SS 34mm Mens 1960s Manual Wind RA745
Rolex Oyster Precision 6426 14k Gold SS 34mm Mens 1960s Manual Wind RA745

Rolex Oyster Precision 6426 14k Gold SS 34mm Mens 1960s Manual Wind RA745

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

vintage white dial, Arabic numeral and applied droplet hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 14k Gold

Rolex 14k Solid Rose Gold Pendant Ref 3959 1930s Rare Vintage Luxury RA651
Rolex 14k Solid Rose Gold Pendant Ref 3959 1930s Rare Vintage Luxury RA651

Rolex 14k Solid Rose Gold Pendant Ref 3959 1930s Rare Vintage Luxury RA651

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

and working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, Rolex signed dial, Arabic

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 5015 14k SS Mens 1940s 32mm Bubble Back Automatic RA690
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 5015 14k SS Mens 1940s 32mm Bubble Back Automatic RA690

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 5015 14k SS Mens 1940s 32mm Bubble Back Automatic RA690

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rolex signed unrestored dial, applied Arabic numeral and dagger index hour markers, lumed minute and

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex perpetual 4134 18k Rose Gold Rare Mens Jumbo 37mm Automatic 1940s RA691
Rolex perpetual 4134 18k Rose Gold Rare Mens Jumbo 37mm Automatic 1940s RA691

Rolex perpetual 4134 18k Rose Gold Rare Mens Jumbo 37mm Automatic 1940s RA691

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

dial, applied Arabic numeral and index hour markers, unique hour hands, sweeping subdial second, hands

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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Rolex Datejust Diamond Set Oystersteel Green Arabic Numerals 126300 Wrist Watch
Rolex Datejust Diamond Set Oystersteel Green Arabic Numerals 126300 Wrist Watch

Rolex Datejust Diamond Set Oystersteel Green Arabic Numerals 126300 Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Melbourne, VIC

This magnifient diamond-set Rolex Datejust 126300 is an automatic Oyster perpetual watch with a 41

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

ROLEX Arabic & Pyramid Dial Platinum Ref#1804
ROLEX Arabic & Pyramid Dial Platinum Ref#1804

ROLEX Arabic & Pyramid Dial Platinum Ref#1804

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

and diamond ROLEX Day-Date with arabic numerals, day and date. Rare wristwatch made specifically for

Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115

Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

mm). Mother of Pearl dial with gold Arabic numerals. Rolex brown leather strap band with Rolex tang

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Cellini 18k White Gold Men's Watch Black Dial 4243
Rolex Cellini 18k White Gold Men's Watch Black Dial 4243

Rolex Cellini 18k White Gold Men's Watch Black Dial 4243

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

bezel (38mm diameter). Black dial with white outlined Arabic numerals. Black Rolex strap band with 18k

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch 116518
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch 116518

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch 116518

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

condition. White dial with gold Arabic numerals. Rolex leather strap with 18k yellow gold deployant clasp

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Cellini 18 Karat White Gold Men's Watch Black Dial 4243
Rolex Cellini 18 Karat White Gold Men's Watch Black Dial 4243

Rolex Cellini 18 Karat White Gold Men's Watch Black Dial 4243

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

bezel (38mm diameter). Black dial with white outlined Arabic numerals. Black Rolex strap band with 18k

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel White Gold Bezel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 116234

Rolex Stainless Steel White Gold Bezel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 116234

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

fluted bezel (36mm diameter). Rolex black Jubilee dial with Arabic numerals. Stainless steel Oyster

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex 36 Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Blue Silver Concentric 116000 Watch
Rolex 36 Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Blue Silver Concentric 116000 Watch

Rolex 36 Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Blue Silver Concentric 116000 Watch

By Rolex

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a round silver and blue concentric dial watch face featuring white Arabic numerals With

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Day Date President 18038 18k Gold Automatic 1970s Swiss RA280
Mens Rolex Day Date President 18038 18k Gold Automatic 1970s Swiss RA280

Mens Rolex Day Date President 18038 18k Gold Automatic 1970s Swiss RA280

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed dial, applied gold Arabic numeral hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Day Date President 18038 18k Gold Mens Automatic 1970s Swiss RA540
Rolex Day Date President 18038 18k Gold Mens Automatic 1970s Swiss RA540

Rolex Day Date President 18038 18k Gold Mens Automatic 1970s Swiss RA540

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed dial, applied gold Arabic numeral hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex. Asprey. A Rare Gold Observatory Pocket watch C1920
Rolex. Asprey. A Rare Gold Observatory Pocket watch C1920

Rolex. Asprey. A Rare Gold Observatory Pocket watch C1920

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Asprey's Rolex Observatory Quality with black Arabic numerals outer minute track and subsidiary seconds

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Lady Oyster Date Ref 6917 18k SS Automatic 1980s Swiss Luxury RA401
Rolex Lady Oyster Date Ref 6917 18k SS Automatic 1980s Swiss Luxury RA401

Rolex Lady Oyster Date Ref 6917 18k SS Automatic 1980s Swiss Luxury RA401

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

dial, applied Arabic numeral hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Air King Silver Dial Arabic Numeral Steel Mens Watch 114210
Rolex Air King Silver Dial Arabic Numeral Steel Mens Watch 114210

Rolex Air King Silver Dial Arabic Numeral Steel Mens Watch 114210

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Air King Silver Dial Arabic Numeral Steel Mens Watch 114210. Officially certified chronometer

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Silver

Rolex Daytona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Dial Watch 116508
Rolex Daytona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Dial Watch 116508

Rolex Daytona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Dial Watch 116508

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

scale, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, green dial, Arabic numerals, Rolex calibre 4130 self-winding

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Certified Rolex Daytona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Dial Watch 116508
Certified Rolex Daytona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Dial Watch 116508

Certified Rolex Daytona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Dial Watch 116508

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

scale, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, green dial, Arabic numerals, Rolex calibre 4130 self-winding

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 16234 Men's Watch - Ivory Carved Dial, P Serial, Pre-Owned
Rolex Datejust 16234 Men's Watch - Ivory Carved Dial, P Serial, Pre-Owned

Rolex Datejust 16234 Men's Watch - Ivory Carved Dial, P Serial, Pre-Owned

By Rolex

Located in Holtsville, NY

"ROLEX" pattern on the dial Arabic numerals on the indexes Luxurious jubilee bracelet Description

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Sterling Silver Half Hunter Officer's Wristwatch, 1919
Rolex Sterling Silver Half Hunter Officer's Wristwatch, 1919

Rolex Sterling Silver Half Hunter Officer's Wristwatch, 1919

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

. Rolex, 15 Rubies (Jewels) movement. White enamel dial with black period Arabic numerals. Black minute

Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Vintage Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Vintage Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Vintage Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Metairie, LA

with Gold Arabic Numeral Indicators-Rare Bezel Color: 18k Gold Fluted Type: Rolex Oyster Perpetual

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

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Cartier Santos Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Automatic Ladies Watch
Cartier Santos Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Automatic Ladies Watch

Cartier Santos Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Automatic Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Brand: Cartier Series: Santos Case Diameter: 24 mm Bracelet: 18k yellow gold & stainless steel Bezel: Custom diamond set Dial: Off-white Dial The sale includes a Cartier watch box a...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Watch 79173
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Watch 79173

Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Watch 79173

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned in good condition. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Model Number: 79173 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model: Rolex Datejust 7917...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

2017 Historical  Richard Mille RM11-03 Titanium 50mm
2017 Historical  Richard Mille RM11-03 Titanium 50mm

2017 Historical Richard Mille RM11-03 Titanium 50mm

By Richard Mille

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

RM11_03 Richard Mille Excellent condition with box and papers CALIBRE RMAC3 Skeletonised automatic movement with hours, minutes, seconds, flyback chronograph, 60-minute countdown ti...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Rolex Datejust 26mm Steel Custom Turquoise Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 69174
Rolex Datejust 26mm Steel Custom Turquoise Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 69174

Rolex Datejust 26mm Steel Custom Turquoise Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 69174

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned in good condition. No original box and papers. Custom aftermarket dial. 1 year seller warranty. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 69174...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Richard Mille RM 011 RM011 AJ RG Felipe Massa Edition Rose Gold and Titanium
Richard Mille RM 011 RM011 AJ RG Felipe Massa Edition Rose Gold and Titanium

Richard Mille RM 011 RM011 AJ RG Felipe Massa Edition Rose Gold and Titanium

By Richard Mille

Located in New York, NY

The RM 11-03 is designed in a 50mm rose gold and titanium case styled on a rubber strap. It features a skeletonized dial with white numerals, offering analog time function, flyback c...

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex 69258 Ladies President Diamond Dial Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Box Paper
Rolex 69258 Ladies President Diamond Dial Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Box Paper

Rolex 69258 Ladies President Diamond Dial Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Box Paper

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 69258 Serial: E530*** Year: 1990 Model: Ladies President Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: Original Diamond Bezel Dial: Original...

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

GIA Certified 7.0 Carat Heart Shape Pink Diamond Cocktail Ring
GIA Certified 7.0 Carat Heart Shape Pink Diamond Cocktail Ring

GIA Certified 7.0 Carat Heart Shape Pink Diamond Cocktail Ring

By GEMME

Located in New York, NY

Heart Shape Diamond weighing 7.0 Carat with GIA certificate stating the Diamond is of Fancy Pink color and VS2 Clarity. Surrounded by reverse set White Diamonds weighing 5.02 Carats....

Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, Platinum

Rolex Sky Dweller Black Dial Stainless Steel 326934 Custom Diamond Watch
Rolex Sky Dweller Black Dial Stainless Steel 326934 Custom Diamond Watch

Rolex Sky Dweller Black Dial Stainless Steel 326934 Custom Diamond Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Sky Dweller Black Dial Stainless Steel Custom Diamond Watch with Baguettes on the Bracelet 326934

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Daytona Glacier Ice Blue Dial 40mm Platinum Watch 116506 Complete Mint
Rolex Daytona Glacier Ice Blue Dial 40mm Platinum Watch 116506 Complete Mint

Rolex Daytona Glacier Ice Blue Dial 40mm Platinum Watch 116506 Complete Mint

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This Rolex Cosmograph Daytona wristwatch is a luxurious and sporty accessory perfect for men who appreciate high-end timepieces. Made of platinum, the watch features a silver case co...

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm 18K Gold Diamond Sundust Dial Watch 116505
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm 18K Gold Diamond Sundust Dial Watch 116505

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.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Ladies 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Bezel Watch
Rolex Ladies 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Bezel Watch

Rolex Ladies 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Bezel Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Bezel + Lugs + Emerald 69173. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced, and has no visi...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Datejust SS Pink MOP Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Watch
Rolex Ladies Datejust SS Pink MOP Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Watch

Rolex Ladies Datejust SS Pink MOP Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 26mm Custom Pink Mother of Pearl RT Diamond Dial.Stainless Steel Watch with Jubilee Band 69174. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced an...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Dial 69173
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Dial 69173

Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Dial 69173

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 26mm Custom White Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial, Diamond Bezel and Diamond Lugs. Two Tone Watch with Jubilee Band 69173 This watch is in like new condition. It has bee...

Category

1990s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP String Dial Watch 68273
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP String Dial Watch 68273

Rolex Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP String Dial Watch 68273

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Mother of Pearl String Dial 68273

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

18 Karat Yellow Gold Rolex President Lady Datejust, Automatic, Diamonds
18 Karat Yellow Gold Rolex President Lady Datejust, Automatic, Diamonds

18 Karat Yellow Gold Rolex President Lady Datejust, Automatic, Diamonds

By Rolex

Located in Antwerp, BE

18kt Yellow Gold Rolex President Lady Oyster Datejust, Set with Diamonds Movement: Automatic Functions: Hours, minutes, sweep seconds, date Case: 18 kt. yellow gold, diameter 26 ...

Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Rolex Arabic Numerals For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of rolex arabic numerals. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using steel, gold and stainless steel. Our selection of items includes 124 vintage examples as well as 166 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Pieces in our collection of rolex arabic numerals made by Art Deco jewelers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular. Browse our collection of 4 diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. There are many round cut and brilliant cut rolex arabic numerals for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of rolex arabic numerals for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for women.

How Much are Rolex Arabic Numerals?

Prices for rolex arabic numerals start at $975 and top out at $90,270 with these watches, on average, selling for $7,054.

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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