Rolex Lady-Datejust 26 Platinum Baguette Diamond Bezel, Ref. 79126
By Rolex
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This pre-owned Rolex Lady-Datejust 26 (Ref. 79126) is the ultimate expression of feminine luxury, combining the prestige of platinum with a striking baguette-cut diamond bezel.
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex Ladies Datejust SS Baguette with Diamond Accent Watch 69174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 69174 26mm Custom Pink Flower Dial 8+2.Stainless Steel Watch with Jubilee Band. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced, and has no visibl...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust 26mm Tahitian Pearl Baguette Perpetual Diamond Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex Tahitian Pearl 8+2 TR 26mm Datejust S/S Oyster Perpetual Diamond Side + Bezel & Lugs 69160. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has ...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Black Baguette Datejust 31mm SS Full Diamonds Customized Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 31mm Datejust SS Black Baguette 8+2 Full Diamonds Customized Watch 68274
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Presidential 18kt Gold Pink Baguette Diamond Dial Fluted Bezel 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Presidential 18kt Gold Pink 8+2 Diamond Dial Fluted Bezel 18038
Diamond, Gold
Rolex Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel White Color Dial with Baguette Diamond
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone White Color Dial with 8+2 Diamond Accent RRT 68273
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Blue Color Dial with Baguette Diamond Accent 68273
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Vintage Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Blue Color Dial with 8+2 Diamond Accent 68273
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust Baby Blue MOP Mother of Pearl Baguette Diamond Watch 69160
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust 69160 SS Baby Blue MOP Mother Of Pearl 8+2 Diamond Dial Deployment buckle
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone White Color Dial with Baguette Diamond Accent 68273
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Vintage Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone White Color Dial with 8+2 Diamond Accent RT 68273 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Presidential 18kt Gold Champagne Baguette Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Presidential 18kt Gold Champagne 8+2 Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 18038
Diamond, Gold
Rolex Datejust Black Dial Baguette 6&9 Diamond Bezel & Lugs 'Shoulders'
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Black Dial Baguette 6&9 Diamond Bezel & Lugs (Shoulders) 16014
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ice Blue Face with Baguette Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ice Blue Face with Baguette & Round Diamonds 36mm Watch 16014.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster with Custom Made Blue Dial and Diamond Baguette Markers
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster / Reference 6426 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm "Lug Tip to Lug ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust MOP Diamond Dial Baguette + Diamond Bezel/Lugs/Side Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 31mm Tahitian MOP Diamond Dial 8+2 + Diamond Bezel/Lugs/Side Bracelet 68273
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust White Mother of Pearl with Baguette & Round Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Custom White MOP 8+2 Diamond Dial. Two Tone Watch with Jubilee Band 16013. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust MOP Diamond Dial Baguette + Diamond Bezel/Lugs/Side Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 26mm Tahitian MOP Diamond Dial 8+2 + Diamond Bezel/Lugs/Side Bracelet 69173. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible scr...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Quick-Set Datejust Black Dial Round & Baguette Numbers Emerald Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Quick-Set Datejust 36mm Black Dial Round & Baguette Numbers Emerald & Diamond Bezel Watch 16013
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 36mm Datejust Baby Blue MOP Dial with Baguette & Round Diamond Numbers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust custom Baby Blue Mother Of Pearl Dial with Baguette & Round Diamond Numbers 16030 custom Bezel
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster with Custom Made Navy Blue Dial and Baguette Diamond Markers
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Royal / Reference 6426 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm "Lug Tip to Lug ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Day Date 18K Rose Gold Diamond Baguette Chocolate Dial Watch 228235
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn Rolex Day Date 40 18K Rose Gold Diamond Baguette Chocolate Dial Watch 228235. 2022 card.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust Ice Blue Dial with Baguette & Round Diamond Dial Watch 16030
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Custom Ice Blue Diamond Dial with 2 Baguettes and Diamond Lugs Stainless Steel Watch with Jubilee Band 16030 This watch is in like new condition.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Day-Date 40 President Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Baguette Black Dial 228348
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
By operating its own exclusive foundry, Rolex has the unrivalled ability to cast the highest quality 18 ct gold alloys.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White Color Dial Baguette Diamond Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White Color Dial 8+2 Diamond Accent RRT Bezel + Lugs + Emerald 68273 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 36mm Datejust S/S White Diamond Dial Baguette Oyster Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust S/S White Diamond Dial 8+2 Oyster Band Diamonds on Side + Bezel & Lugs 16014 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visibl...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Day Date 40 228238 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Baguette Champagne Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. It comes with a Box and papers. Free polishing upon request. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and ...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date 40mm 18K Rose Gold Diamond Baguette Chocolate Dial Watch 228235
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Excellent condition. Comes with the original box and papers. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. 👑 Gen...
Rose Gold
Rolex Day Date 40mm 18K Rose Gold Diamond Baguette Chocolate Dial Watch 228235
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Excellent condition. Comes with the original box and papers. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. 👑 Gen...
Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust 69173 Two Tone Blue Color Dial with Baguette Diamond Accent Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Vintage Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Blue Color Dial with Baguette Diamond Accent 69173 This watch is in like new condition.
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 36mm Datejust Black Diamond Dial Baguette 6&9 with Diamond Bezel & Lugs
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Custom Black Diamond Dial Baguette 6&9, Diamond Bezel and Diamond Lugs.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Blue Color Dial Baguette Diamond Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Men's Rolex 36mm Datejust 16013 Two Tone Jubilee Blue Color Dial 8+2 Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs + Sapphire. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and h...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16013 Black Dial with Baguettes 6&9 18k Yellow Gold & SS Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust 16013 Black Dial with Baguettes 6&9 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Watch This watch is in like new condition.
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Day‑Date 18078 “Bark” President – Factory Champagne Diamond Dial, 18K
By Rolex
Located in Tucson, AZ
The factory champagne dial is set with factory single cut and baguette‑cut diamond hour markers, framed by the day and date apertures that give the model its iconic name.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Submariner Date 116610 Steel USA "4th of July" Ruby Sapphire Diamond Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
A 2018 Rolex Submariner Date ref. 116610LN in stainless steel featuring an aftermarket red, white, and blue USA flag motif SARU-style bezel set with baguette rubies, sapphires, and d...
Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1986 Rolex DayDate President Brown Vignette Box Papers 18038 Unpolished
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1986 Rolex Day Date President with Rare Brown Burst Dial Box Papers Maker: Rolex Model: 18038 Day Date Year: 1986 Material: 18K Yellow Gold, Brilliant cut and Baguette cut ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$119,996Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex 18958BR Day-Date 18k Tridor Meteorite Dial Masterpiece Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex Case Material: 18k White, Yellow and Rose gold Case Diameter: 39mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold bezel with Factory Baguette Diamonds Dial: Meteorite ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex 116758SA GMT-Master II 18 Karat Diamond & Sapphire Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Experience the prestige and sophistication that only a Rolex can offer. Brand: Rolex MPN: 116758SA Model: GMT Master II Case Material: 18k yellow gold Case Diameter: 40mm Cryst...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Diamond White Gold 18K Wristwatch 1950S
By Rolex
Located in Geneva, CH
Rolex Diamond round and baguette cut on white gold 18K wristwatch.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Daytona Rainbow 18K Everest Gold Watch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A striking Rolex Daytona crafted in 18K Everose gold, featuring a rainbow sapphire bezel, black dial with matching rainbow sapphire hour markers, and diamond- set lugs. This 40mm chr...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, ...
Unavailable|$66,076 / item
Rolex Day-Date 40 228235 Chocolate Diamond Baguette Dial
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers WINDING Bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor POWER RESERVE Approximately 70 hours BRACELET President, semi-circular three-piece li...
Rolex Datejust Steel Watch 2 Carat Diamond Bezel /Rhodium Grey Baguette Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
ESR58921036-3 Additional information BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Datejust MOVEMENT: Automatic CASE: Stainless Steel CASE SIZE (WITHOUT CROWN): 26 CROWN: Screw-down BEZEL: Custom 2.0ct...
Unavailable|$20,180
Rolex Daydate Diamond Dial Factory Watch All Original Rolex Parts Factory
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Daydate 36mm Diamond Dial Factory Watch all original Rolex parts factory diamond baguette dial double quick set movement!
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex GMT-Master II Diamond Set in Stainless Steel 116710LN Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Melbourne, VIC
This self-winding diamond-set Rolex GMT-Master II features an Oystersteel case with a diameter of 40 mm.
Diamond, Steel
Unavailable|$122,700
Rolex White Gold Diamond GMT Master II Self-winding Wristwatch Ref 116759-SANR
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Rolex GMT Master II White Gold Perpetual GMT Master II Model # 116759 SANR Dimensions: 40mm Case: 18k white gold case Dial: Diamond Dial with luminous hour markers Bezel: 18k whi...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Set Hour Markers 228238-0005 Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Melbourne, VIC
The self-winding Rolex Day-Date 40 is showcased here in 18ct yellow gold, with a 40 mm diameter, mono-bloc middle case screw-down case back, and winding crown with Twinlock double wa...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$13,800
Rolex Two-Tone Ladies Datejust, Automatic Diamond Ruby Dial 18 Karat Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Two-Tone Ladies Datejust, Automatic Diamond Ruby Dial 18 Karat Gold SKU: WA00003 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Rolex Model: Two Tone Ladies Rolex Datejust Country of Origin: Switze...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Two-Tone Datejust Men's 1978, Automatic Diamond Ruby Dial 18 Karat Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust Men's Watch Custom Diamond Ruby Bezel Dial 18k Gold, Dated 1978 Rolex Two Tone Datejust Men's 1978, Automatic Diamond Ruby Dial 18 karat Gold SKU: WA00014 PRIMARY DE...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$8,000
Rolex Stainless Steel Ten Diamond Custom Vintage Wristwatch
By Jacquie Aiche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6 baguette and 4 round diamond custom "Tribe Eye" Rolex.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$18,730
Rolex Yellow Gold President Day-Date Oyster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18238
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Full Pave Diamond Dial. 18k Yellow Gold case with custom 3.5 ct. baguette Diamond bezel (35mm). 18k Yellow Gold hidden clasp President bracelet with 15 custom Diamonds added to...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Daytona All Baguette Diamond Watch 18 Karat in Stock
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex Model: Daytona Case Material: Aftermarket 18k rose gold with baguette Diamonds Case Diameter: 40mm Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire Bezel: Aftermarket 18k rose gold b...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Day-Date Yellow Gold Champagne Baguette Diamond Dial President 228238
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Day-Date 40mm 18K yellow gold case, screw-down back with Rolex fluting, screw-down crown with twin lock double waterproofness system, fluted bezel, scratch-resistant double ant...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$10,940 / item
Rolex Presidential 18kt Gold White MOP Mother of Pearl Baguette Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Presidential 18kt Gold White MOP Mother Of Pearl 8+2 Diamond Dial Lugs 6917 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible scratch...
Diamond, Gold
ROLEX Lady's Yellow Gold with Baguette Diamonds Pendant Watch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Fantastic object to get your wife excited about your vintage Rolex collection! 18k yellow gold disc pendant with a wonderful textured bezel, silvered index dial and a bezel-set b...
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch with Baguette Ruby and Diamond circa 1980s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A very rare and exclusive 18k yellow gold Day-Date wristwatch, Ref. 18038, with a diamond string dial set with baguette rubies. The baguette rubies mimic the iconic look of Rolex’s c...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$4,995
Rolex 69173 Datejust Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 69173 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 26mm Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire Bezel: Baguette diamond bezel (aftermarket) Dial: Silve...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Sold|$26,322
Rolex Diamond and Sapphire Pearlmaster Datejust
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A White Gold Oyster Perpetual Pearlmaster Datejust Ladies Wristwatch, sodalite dial set with 10 applied round brilliant cut diamond hour markers, date at 3 0'clock, a fixed white gol...
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Sold|$181,000
Rolex Yellow Gold Cosmograph Daytona Watch
By Rolex
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Rolex Daytona 116568BR is crafted in 18K yellow gold and fitted with a rare baguette diamond–set bezel.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Leopard Daytona Yellow Gold Cognac Sapphires 116598SACO
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This 40 mm Daytona in yellow gold by Rolex, nicknamed leopard was introduced in Basel in 2004.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
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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.
Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.
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.