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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 This watch is in like new condition.

Category

2010s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 Stainless Steel Diamond Iced Out Custom Arabic Numeral Watch
Rolex Datejust 41 Stainless Steel Diamond Iced Out Custom Arabic Numeral Watch

Rolex Datejust 41 Stainless Steel Diamond Iced Out Custom Arabic Numeral Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Mens Datejust 41mm Stainless Steel Pave Arabic Script Diamond Dial Jubilee Custom Fully Iced Out Watch 126300 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, servic...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Cellini Ref 4233 2000s Manual Wind Black Arabic Numeral Dial 34mm
Vintage Rolex Cellini Ref 4233 2000s Manual Wind Black Arabic Numeral Dial 34mm

Vintage Rolex Cellini Ref 4233 2000s Manual Wind Black Arabic Numeral Dial 34mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Here's a Rolex Cellini reference 4233 in 18k white gold two tone (rose gold bezel) manual wind with a black dial and applied Arabic numerals from the early 2000s.

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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 Custom Watch

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

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

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

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 Turquoise Arabic Numerals SS & YG Fully Iced Out Custom 126303
Rolex Datejust 41 Turquoise Arabic Numerals SS & YG Fully Iced Out Custom 126303

Rolex Datejust 41 Turquoise Arabic Numerals SS & YG Fully Iced Out Custom 126303

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 Yellow Arabic Numerals SS & YG Fully Iced Out Custom 126303
Rolex Datejust 41 Yellow Arabic Numerals SS & YG Fully Iced Out Custom 126303

Rolex Datejust 41 Yellow Arabic Numerals SS & YG Fully Iced Out Custom 126303

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Oyster 41 Custom Diamond Two Tone Band Black Arabic Numeral Dial
Rolex Datejust Oyster 41 Custom Diamond Two Tone Band Black Arabic Numeral Dial

Rolex Datejust Oyster 41 Custom Diamond Two Tone Band Black Arabic Numeral Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty. We are so confident in our diamonds setters that if any of the individual diamonds are ever to fall out of our watches,...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Cellini Ref 4233 2000s Manual Wind Black Arabic Numeral Dial 34mm
Vintage Rolex Cellini Ref 4233 2000s Manual Wind Black Arabic Numeral Dial 34mm

Vintage Rolex Cellini Ref 4233 2000s Manual Wind Black Arabic Numeral Dial 34mm

Located in New York, NY

Here's a Rolex Cellini reference 4233 in 18k white gold two tone (rose gold bezel) manual wind with a black dial and applied Arabic numerals from the early 2000s.

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Dial features original blued hands, subsidiary seconds, rarely seen Radial Arabic numerals (every 10 minutes) & baton indexes, signed Tudor, Swiss made The timepiece is powered b...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch 16203
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch 16203

Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch 16203

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Stainless steel with 18k yellow gold smooth bezel (36mm diameter). White dial with Arabic numerals. Rolex Two- tone Oyster bracelet.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 41 126303 Steel & 18k Yellow Gold Fully Iced Out Custom Watch
Rolex Datejust 41 126303 Steel & 18k Yellow Gold Fully Iced Out Custom Watch

Rolex Datejust 41 126303 Steel & 18k Yellow Gold Fully Iced Out Custom Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex 5015 Oyster Perpetual 14k SS Mens 1940s 32mm Bubble Back Automatic RA690B
Rolex 5015 Oyster Perpetual 14k SS Mens 1940s 32mm Bubble Back Automatic RA690B

Rolex 5015 Oyster Perpetual 14k SS Mens 1940s 32mm Bubble Back Automatic RA690B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed unrestored dial, applied Arabic numeral and dagger index hour markers, lumed minute and hour hands, sweeping central ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel

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

Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed vintage white dial, Arabic numeral and applied droplet hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central sec...

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

Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, Rolex signed dial, Arabic numeral hour markers, steel blue minute and hour hands, subdial second, hands and dial in gorgeous, vin...

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

Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed unrestored dial, applied Arabic numeral and dagger index hour markers, lumed minute and hour hands, sweeping central ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ref 6426 Oyster Precision 14k Gold SS 34mm Mens 1960s Manual Wind RA745B
Rolex Ref 6426 Oyster Precision 14k Gold SS 34mm Mens 1960s Manual Wind RA745B

Rolex Ref 6426 Oyster Precision 14k Gold SS 34mm Mens 1960s Manual Wind RA745B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed vintage white dial, Arabic numeral and applied droplet hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central sec...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed dial, applied Arabic numeral and index hour markers, unique hour hands, sweeping subdial second, hands and dial in ve...

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 mm diameter and is crafted from Oystersteel, it is a fusion of both superior watch-...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Rolex Cellini Danaos Black Arabic Numeral Dial 34mm 4233
Rolex Cellini Danaos Black Arabic Numeral Dial 34mm 4233

Rolex Cellini Danaos Black Arabic Numeral Dial 34mm 4233

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A classic Rolex Cellini Danaos reference 4233/9BIC featuring a black dial with Arabic numerals, an 18k rose gold fixed smooth bezel matching the rose gold hands, a Rolex crown at 12 ...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

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

Extremely fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, platinum and diamond ROLEX Day-Date with arabic numerals, day and date.

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

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

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

Black dial with white outlined Arabic numerals. Black Rolex strap band with 18k white gold Rolex buckle.

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

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Fluted Bezel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 116234
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Fluted Bezel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 116234

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Fluted Bezel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 116234

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Stainless steel case with 18k white gold fluted bezel (36mm diameter). Rolex black Jubilee dial with Arabic numerals. Stainless steel Jubilee bracelet.

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Black dial with white outlined Arabic numerals. Black Rolex strap band with 18k white gold Rolex buckle.

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

Stainless steel case with 18k white gold fluted bezel (36mm diameter). Rolex black Jubilee dial with Arabic numerals. Stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

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 'Rolex' and 'Swiss Made' Inscribed on face with raised logo and hidden logo halo Wi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel

1954 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Classic Vintage Mens Automatic Watch with Bubbleback
1954 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Classic Vintage Mens Automatic Watch with Bubbleback

1954 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Classic Vintage Mens Automatic Watch with Bubbleback

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

Detailed Appraisal: Country of origin: Switzerland Maker: Rolex Year made: Third quarter of 1954 Serial no.: 657,284 Model: Ref. 6284, Oyster Perpetual Designed for: Men Fun...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1914 ROLEX Rare Vintage Mens World War I Era Military Trench - Sterling Silver
1914 ROLEX Rare Vintage Mens World War I Era Military Trench - Sterling Silver

1914 ROLEX Rare Vintage Mens World War I Era Military Trench - Sterling Silver

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

The centerpiece of the watch when the case is closed is the demi-hunter bezel with engraved numbers, and the centerpiece of the watch when the cover is open is its beautiful original...

Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed dial, applied gold Arabic numeral hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date displa...

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

Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed dial, applied gold Arabic numeral hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date displa...

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

Rolex, Retailed by Asprey. A Very Rare Gold Observatory 18ct Two Colour Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1920 with Matching Two Colour Gold Dress Chain Dial: The original silver ma...

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Rolex. A Rare Bow TIe Dial 9ct Yellow Gold Open Face Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1930s Dial: The original rare silver two tone satin finished bow tie dial signed Rolex with Arabic n...

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Midsize Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.3372 Bubble Back Automatic, c.1940s LV942
Midsize Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.3372 Bubble Back Automatic, c.1940s LV942

Midsize Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.3372 Bubble Back Automatic, c.1940s LV942

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous vintage Rolex signed black dial, Arabic numeral hour markers, Mercedes minute and hour hands, subdial second hand, hands and dial ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

1940's Rolex WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens 52mm Pocket Watch - Nick
1940's Rolex WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens 52mm Pocket Watch - Nick

1940's Rolex WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens 52mm Pocket Watch - Nick

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

Our all-original Broad Arrow Rolex measures a substantial 52mm in diameter and features a thick nickel case which was distinctively designed to *not* have a bow, a highly legible whi...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Other

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

Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed white dial, applied Arabic numeral hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date displ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

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

Rolex Daytona Reference #:116508. 40mm 18K yellow gold case, screw-down back, screw-down crown and push buttons with Triplock triple waterproofness, fixed 18K yellow gold bezel with ...

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

Rolex Daytona Reference #:116508. 40mm 18K yellow gold case, screw-down back, screw-down crown and push buttons with Triplock triple waterproofness, fixed 18K yellow gold bezel with ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies yellow gold stainless steel Datejust Blue Dial Wristwatch, C 1996
Rolex Ladies yellow gold stainless steel Datejust Blue Dial Wristwatch, C 1996

Rolex Ladies yellow gold stainless steel Datejust Blue Dial Wristwatch, C 1996

By Rolex

Located in New Orleans, LA

Lady's Rolex Datejust with arabic numerals on blue dial, two tone jubilee band made from 18 karat yellow gold and stainless steel.

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

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

As a symbol of status and luxury, the Rolex Datejust is a timeless classic. With its unique dial pattern and Arabic numerals, it exudes a luxurious atmosphere that's perfect for any ...

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

White 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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