Rolex Day-Date Albilad Dial 18038
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
movement and a Rolex black leather strap equipped with an original yellow gold pin buckle. This timepiece
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Black Leather
Rolex Day-Date Gold 18238
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
surrounding a sapphire crystal, and a brand-new original Rolex black leather strap with an original Rolex 18k
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Cellini Danaos 18K Rose Gold Black Dial Ladies Quartz Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
" script signature, with original Rolex buckle on an aftermarket black leather strap. 26mm case, scratch
Category
20th Century Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Rolex Cellini Reference 5112 90s Manual Wind White Monogram Dial 33mm.
Located in New York, NY
18mm lug width. It's on a Rolex service black leather strap and gold buckle. Time only. 18K yellow gold
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
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Rolex Yellow Gold Paul Newman Daytona Champagne Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
. Genuine Rolex Black Leather Strap. 40mm 18k Gold case, tachymeter engraved gold bezel, screw-down push
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex 26mm Ladies Datejust MOP Diamond Black Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Dial - Refinished MOP Diamond Wrist band - Black Leather Wrist size - 7 1/2 inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex unisex 34mm 1500 Date black stick on leather strap
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Black stick Band - Generic Black leather. Wrist size - 8 Inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex ladies 26mm Oyster perpetual 6724 Black Diamond On Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Crystal - sapphire Band - generic black leather Professionally polish and service No rolex papers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies 34mm Date 1500 Pink Diamond on Black leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
- Refinished Pink Diamond Wrist band - generic black Leather Wrist size - 7 1/2 Inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust 26mm MOP Diamond two-tone on Black Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Dial - Mother of pearl diamond Wrist band - Black leather Wrist size - 8 inches
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies 6917 Datejust 26mm Pink MOP Diamond on Black Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
.2030 Dial - MOP Diamond Wrist band - Black leather Wrist size - 8 inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Steel
Rolex Cellini Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Leather Band Men's Watch 4113
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Dimensions: 34mm x 26mm Black Alligator leather band Tang Buckle
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Cellini Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Verona, IT
hands and indexes, brushed and polished hexagonal case, black Rolex leather strap with signed gold
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 116518
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
jewels, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case and bezel with stickers. Blue racing dial. Rolex black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Cellini Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
numerals and a yellow gold bezel. Equipped with a Rolex black leather strap and an original yellow gold
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Very Rare Rolex King Midas 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ref 4153
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
with yellow gold crown. Original Rolex black leather strap; We have never seen this strap before. Pre
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex NOS Cellini Two-Tone 4150
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
encased with a sapphire glass and powered by a manual winding movement. Presented on a Rolex black leather
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Daytona Tahitian Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial 116519
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
black leather strap which features a white gold Oysterlock deployant clasp. This timepiece comes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Unworn NOS Day-Date Al Bilad Dial 18038
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
movement and a Rolex black leather strap equipped with an original yellow gold pin buckle. This unworn
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Precision 12834
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Rolex Alligator Leather Case Size: 34mm Strap Length: Adjustable up to 20cm Strap Width: At Case - 18mm
Category
Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
Rolex Cellini King Midas 4143
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
. Fitted with a sapphire glass and manual winding movement. Presented on a black Rolex leather strap and
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Rolex Daytona White Gold 116519 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
equipped with a black Rolex leather strap and a white gold folding clasp. In excellent condition, the
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Men's Rolex Datejust 2-Tone Watch 1601
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
. Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold fluted bezel ( 36 mm ) . Blue Rolex diamond dial. Black leather strap
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
crystal ( 36 mm) . 18k yellow gold case with fluted bezel . Factory Red Vignette dial . Black Rolex
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Yellow Gold Daytona Cosmograph Automatic Wristwatch Ref 116518
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
diameter). White dial with gold Arabic numerals; black rimmed subdials. Rolex leather strap band and 18k
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royal manual wind wristwatch Ref 6444, circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
With manual wind movement, black dial gilt baton numerals and Rolex crown on a black leather strap
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Very Rare Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 1811
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
). Silver dial. Black leather Rolex strap band and 18K Rolex tang buckle. Pre-owned with Rolex box and
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Day Date 1803 Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
3 o'clock position and day display at the 12 o'clock position. Black Rolex's leather strap with
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Rolex Cellini Classic 6110 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6110 Serial: A849*** Model: Cellini Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Leather
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Date 1500 Blue Mosaic Dial Stainless Custom Black Leather Band
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
: Custom Black Leather Band Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Blue Mosaic (Shantung) Face
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Cellini watch box complete with outer box. Black leather cream inside new
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
ROLEX watch case box CELLINI Brand New Watch BOX Rolex was purchased from show room in
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Rolex Cellini watch box complete with outer box. Black leather cream inside new
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
ROLEX watch case box CELLINI , Brand New Watch BOX Rolex was purchased from show room in
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Rolex Cellini 50529 Dual Time 39mm Black Dial 18K White Gold Leather Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
: 18K White Gold Band: Black Leather Bezel: 18K White Gold Dial: Black Face: Sapphire Crystal
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Breitling A3733012 Galactic Black Dial Stainless Bezel Leather Band Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
: Original Sahara Black Leather Strap Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Black Face: Sapphire
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Cellini White Gold Men's Dress Watch Ref 50519
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
with stick hour markers. Black Rolex Leather Strap with Rolex white gold tang buckle . Pre-owned with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Very Rare Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 1811
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
). Silver dial. Black leather Rolex strap band and 18K Rolex tang buckle. Pre-owned with Rolex box and
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
ROLEX Yellow Gold Lady's Datejust Oyster Perpetual Ref 6917
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
date at 3 o'clock. Original Rolex black leather strap with gilt Rolex buckle. Ref. 6917. Measures 32mm
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Bubble Back Oyster Perpetual Automatic Wristwatch Ref 3372
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
were made in three degrees or shades of gold. Automatic movement. Rolex black leather strap. A great
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex 1601 Men’s Datejust, Black Stick, Fluted Bezel and Black Leather
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #:1601. . Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Rolex 16014 Men's Datejust, Black Stick, Fluted Bezel and Black Leather
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #:16014. . Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Rolex Cellini Prince Rose Gold Black Dial Leather Strap Mens Watch 5442
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Prince Rose Gold Black Dial Leather Strap Mens Watch 5442. Manual winding movement
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Rolex Cellini Prince Rose Gold Black Dial Leather Strap Mens Watch 5442
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Prince Rose Gold Black Dial Leather Strap Mens Watch 5442. Manual winding movement
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Rolex Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold and Black Leather Chameleon Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES 18kt yellow gold Leather band Manual movement Silver dial Case Diameter
Category
Late 20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Cellini Prince Rose Gold Black Dial Leather Strap Mens Watch 5442 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Prince Rose Gold Black Dial Leather Strap Mens Watch 5442 Box Card. Manual winding
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Rolex Cellini Cellissima White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 6673
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
sapphire crystal. Silver jubilee anniversary dial with original Rolex factory diamond hour markers. Black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Rolex Cellini Cellissima 26mm White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 6673
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
sapphire crystal. Silver jubilee anniversary dial with original Rolex factory diamond hour markers. Black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold MOP Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 5112
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Black leather strap with 18K yellow gold tang buckle. Excellent condition.
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies 6917 Datejust MOP Diamond on Black Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Dial - Mother of pearl diamond Wrist band - Black leather Wrist size - 8 inches
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 1601 Men’s Datejust, Black Stick, Fluted Bezel and Black Leather
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #:1601. automatic-self-wind. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Rolex 1601 Men's Datejust, Black Stick, Fluted Bezel and Black Leather
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #:1601. automatic-self-wind. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Rolex ladies 26mm Oyster perpetual 6724 Black Diamond On Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Crystal - sapphire Band - generic black leather Professionally polish and service No rolex papers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex ladies 26mm Oyster perpetual 6724 Black Diamond On Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Crystal - sapphire Band - generic black leather Professionally polish and service No rolex papers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
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By Rolex
Located in London, GB
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
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By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
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Audemars Piguet 18Kt Solid Gold & Diamond Bezel Turler Ladies Watch circa 1970's
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Audemars Piguet STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 21mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manu...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Ultra Thin, 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe et Cie STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3571-1 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Width...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Steel and 14Kt. Solid Gold Oyster Perpetual with Original Dial Mid 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 7008 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and 14Kt. Gold CIRCA / YEAR: Mid 1960's DIMENSIONS / SI...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 79173 Blue Dial Jubilee Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Datejust 79173 is an elegant ladies' watch featuring a 26mm stainless steel case with an 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. Its blue dial boasts gold hands, index hour markers, and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Day-Date 36mm 18238 18K Yellow Gold Watch Fluted Bezel Champagne Diamond
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. Leather strap and gold plated buckle are custom aftermarket. The watch its...
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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
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Yellow Gold
Bulgari Diamond and Sapphire Quadrato Wristwatch
By Bulgari
Located in New Orleans, LA
This eye-catching Quadrato wristwatch was crafted by the high-end Italian jeweler Bulgari. An array of pavé-set white diamonds totaling approximately 4.51 carats adorn the watch, whi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold "President" Day-Date circa
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Day-Date / Reference 1803 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1974 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm "Lug Tip to Lug...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex 9Kt Solid Gold Two Tone Prince with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing 1938
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince / Reference 971 METAL / MATERIAL: 9Kt Two Tone Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1938 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Width 26m...
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
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Gold
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold Custom Diamond Red Dial Watch 16013
$12,020
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Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold Custom Diamond Red Dial Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned good condition. Custom red dial and bezel. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. Comes without a box and pap...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
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Yellow Gold, Steel
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
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2010s Wrist Watches
Rolex Date Yellow Gold 15238
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 34mm Date by Rolex in yellow gold. Features a champagne dial, complemented by a yellow gold fluted bezel. The yellow gold Oyster bracelet is equipped with a deployant clasp, also i...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Day Date 36MM 18038 Walnut Birch Wood Dial Bark 18K Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
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Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
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Located in Miami, FL
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches
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Rolex Black Leather For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of rolex black leather for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and 18k gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 302 vintage or 128 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of rolex black leather among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. A choice in our collection of rolex black leather can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 17 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also baguette cut and cabochon versions for sale. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking an object in our assortment of rolex black leather, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.
How Much is a Rolex Black Leather?
On average, a piece of rolex black leather at 1stDibs sells for $6,759, while they’re typically $192 on the low end and $191,764 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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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