Rolex Vintage 1966 Steel Air-king Automatic with Sunburst Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1966 Rolex Air-King Reference 5500. 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster case.
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Steel
Rolex Vintage 1966 Steel Air-king Automatic with Sunburst Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1966 Rolex Air-King Reference 5500. 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster case.
Steel
Rolex Date Two-tone Stainless Steel Automatic Women's Watch Ref 6917
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Date Reference Number: 6917 Case Size: 26mm Movement: Automatic Material: Stainless Steel Size: 6" Weight: 51.1 Grams Condition: Great condition,...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116200
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 116200 Style: Luxury Department: Men Year Manufactured: 2009 Vintage: No Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerla...
Steel
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 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner Hulk Green Steel Ceramic Automatic Mens Watch 116610LV
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
. * Warranties provided by us are exclusively handled by our own certified watchmakers. Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Submariner 116610LV Model Number: 116610LV Movement: Mechanical (Au...
Steel
Vintage 1985 Rolex GMT-Master Two Tone Automatic Watch Ref 16753
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The watch is powered by an automatic movement, consistent with Rolex’s GMT-Master line, and the screw-down crown is set within crown guards for added protection.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
2000 Rolex Explorer I 14270 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Purpose-Built Classic The Rolex Explorer was engineered for legibility and robustness, famously linked to the 1953 Everest expedition.
Stainless Steel
$6,392Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref 16220 Mens 1980s 36mm Automatic RA761B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref.16220 automatic, c.1989, in excellent running condition.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm Steel Celebration Dial Automatic Watch 124300SSO
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We do not defraud Customs. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 124300 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Dress/Formal, Luxury Model: Rolex Oys...
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch 124300
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
. * Warranties provided by us are exclusively handled by our own certified watchmakers. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 124300 Country/Region of Man...
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Steel Black Dial Automatic Midsize Watch 124200
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand and Model Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124200 Model Number: 124200 Type and Style: Type: Wristwatch Style: Luxury Department: Unisex Adult Display: ...
Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Jubilee Steel Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126200
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We do not defraud Customs. Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 126200 Model Number: 126200 Specifications: Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Movement: Mechanical (Automatic), Calibre...
Steel
Rolex Datejust SS Tahitian MOP Dial with Diamonds Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Tahitian Mother of Pearl Dial with Diamonds Automatic Stainless Steel Watch 16014.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
2000 Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 40mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This is the right watch for someone who appreciates the history of Rolex tool watches but demands modern reliability and a slightly more under-the-radar presence.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer 40mm 224270 Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. 2023 card. Comes with the original box and papers. It may show handling marks due to store handling.
Steel
2004 Rolex Datejust 16234 Stainless Steel White Roman Dial Automatic 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Foundational Rolex The Datejust is the watch that defined the modern wristwatch.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm 126200 Steel Mint Dial Automatic Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with original box and papers.
Steel
1975 Rolex Air-King 5500 Stainless Steel Cream Dial Automatic 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Purest Form Of Rolex The reference 5500 Air-King is a direct link to the foundational principles of Rolex.
Steel, Stainless Steel
2001 Rolex Datejust 16203 Two-Tone Silver Roman Dial Automatic 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Foundational Rolex The Datejust is the anchor of the Rolex catalog, the watch that established the template for a modern dress watch in 1945.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
2010 Rolex Explorer II 216570 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 42mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Ultimate Daily Driver The Explorer II has always been the choice for those who want a Rolex sports watch without the mainstream attention of a Submariner or GMT-Master.
Steel, Stainless Steel
2006 Rolex Datejust 116233 Two Tone Black Motif Dial Automatic 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This example is accompanied by its original Rolex warranty papers, a detail that adds significant long-term value for the collector.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1990 Rolex Submariner 16613 Two-Tone Blue Dial Automatic 40mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Submariner With Added Flare The Rolex Submariner 16613 is a reference that perfectly encapsulates the shift from pure tool watch to a versatile luxury item.
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Men's Watch - Stainless Steel Yellow Gold 18k Automatic 16233
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Number: 16233 Specific Year: 2002 Movement: Automatic Warranty: 1 Year Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Grey Roman Metal Content: Stainless Steel...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Date 15200 Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Silver Dial Strap
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Classic Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15200 automatic watch in stainless steel featuring a 34mm case with clean silver dial, applied baton hour markers, three-hand configuration, and d...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust 80s Ref 16233 Automatic Gold Two Tone Champagne
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 16233 automatic two tone with a champagne roman numeral dial on a jubilee bracelet from the 1990s.
Stainless Steel
1979 Rolex Submariner Date 1680 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 40mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Last Of The Matte Dial Subs The Reference 1680 is a foundational watch, marking the first time Rolex added a date complication to its legendary Submariner line.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1991 Rolex Datejust 16220 Steel Silver Linen Dial Automatic 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This history anchors the watch to a distinct moment in time, representing an era when a Rolex was the ultimate symbol of professional achievement.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer I 114270 Stainless Automatic Black Dial Oyster Bracelet 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The dial and crystal are clean. The automatic movement runs well and is ready for its next caretaker.
Stainless Steel
1996 Rolex Submariner Date 16610 Stainless Steel Tritium Dial Automatic 40mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This is the era where Rolex perfected the dive watch formula before the design became more jewelry-oriented.
Steel, Stainless Steel
1997 Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 40mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Ultimate Overbuilt Daily Driver This is for the person who wants a professional Rolex that carries more weight and technical depth than a standard Submariner.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1999 Rolex Submariner 14060 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 40mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Purist's Choice This 1999 example of the 14060 comes from a period when Rolex perfected the modern Submariner aesthetic while retaining classic proportions.
Stainless Steel
1989 Rolex Two Tone Datejust Diamond Dial Automatic Ladies Watch Ref 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The automatic movement adds further appeal, offering the mechanical quality and everyday practicality that have made Rolex such a lasting benchmark in fine watchmaking.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126234
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned mint 2023 card, box and papers.
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner Men's Watch 16610 Stainless Automatic 1Yr Wnty
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Submariner Model Number: 16610 Movement: Automatic Warranty: One Year Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Black Metal Content: Stainless Steel Fa...
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel Platinum Silver Dial Automatic Men Watch 16622
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The watch is fully serviced and functioning properly. 🕰 Rolex Yacht-Master 16622 Brand: Rolex Model: Yacht-Master Model Number: 16622 Department: Men Style: Luxury Country/Region ...
Steel
$5,272Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 Mens Vintage Automatic 1960s RA675B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1501 Men's automatic, c.1963, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Two-Tone Stainless Automatic Men's Watch Ref 1505
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Date Reference #: 1505 Case Size: 35mm Movement: Automatic Material: Two-tone Stainless Steel and 14K Gold Size: 7" Weight: 79.2 Grams Condition:...
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Navy Blue Diamond Accent Dial Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Navy Blue Diamond Accent Dial Automatic Watch 16030
Diamond, Stainless Steel
2002 Rolex Explorer II 16570 Stainless Steel White Polar Dial Automatic 40mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
It is a highly capable and versatile piece that remains one of the best values in neo-vintage Rolex. Key Specs Reference: 16570 Model: Explorer II 'Polar' Year: 2002 Movement: Auto...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Jubilee SS Navy Blue Diamond Numbers & Bezel Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Navy Blue Jubilee with Diamond Numbers & Bezel Automatic Stainless Steel Watch 16030.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Steel Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116000
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Model Number: 116000 Style: Luxury Department: Men Year Manufactured: 2010-2019 Vintage: No Country/Region of Manufactu...
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 126000
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. Rolex Oyster Perpetual 126000 Men's Wristwatch (36mm) 📌 General Overview Bra...
Steel
Rolex Submariner No Date Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 124060BKSO
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Covered by 3-year Chronostore Warranty. Details: Brand Rolex Department Men Model Number 124060BKSO Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Model Rolex Submariner 124060BKSO Styl...
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 34mm 1970s Mens Automatic All Original RA772
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1500 all-stainless steel Date automatic, c.1978, all original, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Rolex 6564 Oyster Perpetual 1950s Mens 34mm Gold-Capped Vintage Automatic RA789B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic vintage charm, rare Men's Rolex 6564 Oyster Perpetual gold-capped automatic dress watch, c.1956, in excellent working condition.
Gold, Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
New Rolex Submariner Starbucks Steel Ceramic Black Dial Automatic Watch 126610LV
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Comes with the original box and papers. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model: Rolex Submariner 126610LV Model Number: 126610LV Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerl...
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6564 34mm Mens Gold-Capped Vintage Automatic 1950s RA789
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's rare Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6564 gold-capped automatic dress watch, c.1956, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel, Gold, Gold Plate
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15000 34mm 1980s Mens Automatic All Original RA777
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15000 all-stainless steel automatic, c.1984, all original, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15000 34mm 1980s Mens Automatic All Original RA776
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15000 all-stainless steel automatic, c.1983, all original, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15000 34mm 1980s Mens Automatic All Original RA771
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15000 all-stainless steel automatic, c.1981, all original, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Datejust Automatic 18k Gold Black Dial Ladies Wrist Watch 6917
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Rolex Oyster Datejust Automatic 18k Gold Black Dial Ladies Wrist Watch 6917 is a luxurious timepiece designed for women.
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust Roman Ivory Dial Two-Tone Automatic Men's Watch Ref 16233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This automatic men’s watch features a warm champagne dial accented by applied gold Roman numerals and a fluted yellow gold bezel, an iconic Datejust combination that has remained a c...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 Steel Blue Arabic Dial Automatic Watch 116000
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
🕰️ General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Model Number: 116000 Year Manufactured: 2010-2020 Vintage: No Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: L...
Steel
Rolex Ref 6615 Oyster Perpetual 18k Solid Gold Ladies 1960s Automatic RA784
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless elegance, 18k solid gold Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual 6615 automatic, c.1966, in excellent working condition.
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 15000 34mm 1980s Mens Vintage Automatic RA777B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15000 automatic, c.1984, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 15000 34mm 1980s Mens Vintage Automatic RA776B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref 15000 automatic, c.1983, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 15000 34mm 1980s Mens Vintage Automatic RA771B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref 15000 automatic, c.1981, in excellent working condition.
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.
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Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
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A fresh palette of dial colors and technological advances have elevated this classic watch model.
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.