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Rolex Bronze

Vintage Rolex Cellini 3833 31mm Midsize Bronze Dial 18k Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Cellini 3833 31mm Midsize Bronze Dial 18k Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex Cellini 3833 31mm Midsize Bronze Dial 18k Yellow Gold

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 3833 Serial: 339**** Year: 1973 Model: Rolex Cellini Case Material: 18K Yellow

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Factory Original Bronze Dial From 1978
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Factory Original Bronze Dial From 1978

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Factory Original Bronze Dial From 1978

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Factory Original Bronze Dial From 1978
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Factory Original Bronze Dial From 1978

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Factory Original Bronze Dial From 1978

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 18K White Gold Steel Diamond Bronze Dial Automatic Watch 178344
Rolex Datejust 18K White Gold Steel Diamond Bronze Dial Automatic Watch 178344

Rolex Datejust 18K White Gold Steel Diamond Bronze Dial Automatic Watch 178344

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned in mint condition. Original Rolex Diamond Bezel and Diamond Dial. Diamond at 6 O' Clock

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

FOUR IMPORTANT & RARE ORIGINAL ROLEX GREEN LEATHER BOUTIQUE DEALERS ARMCHAIRs
FOUR IMPORTANT & RARE ORIGINAL ROLEX GREEN LEATHER BOUTIQUE DEALERS ARMCHAIRs

FOUR IMPORTANT & RARE ORIGINAL ROLEX GREEN LEATHER BOUTIQUE DEALERS ARMCHAIRs

By Rolex

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

three bronze Rolex lockable safe display cases with lights, four other Rolex watch display cases, the

Category

20th Century European Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

TWO RARE ORIGINAL ROLEX GREEN LEATHER BOUTIQUE DEALERS WATCHMAKERS SWIVEL STOOLs
TWO RARE ORIGINAL ROLEX GREEN LEATHER BOUTIQUE DEALERS WATCHMAKERS SWIVEL STOOLs

TWO RARE ORIGINAL ROLEX GREEN LEATHER BOUTIQUE DEALERS WATCHMAKERS SWIVEL STOOLs

By Rolex

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

dealers desk, two swivel stools, I will be shortly listing three bronze Rolex lockable safe display cases

Category

20th Century European Art Deco Stools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

RARE ORIGINAL HAND MADE LEATHER UPHOLSTERED ROLEX AD BOUTiQUE DEALERS GUEST DESK
RARE ORIGINAL HAND MADE LEATHER UPHOLSTERED ROLEX AD BOUTiQUE DEALERS GUEST DESK

RARE ORIGINAL HAND MADE LEATHER UPHOLSTERED ROLEX AD BOUTiQUE DEALERS GUEST DESK

By Rolex

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Rolex guest chairs and two swivel stools, I will be shortly listing three bronze Rolex lockable safe

Category

20th Century European Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Rolex Rose Gold Bronze Wave Dial Day Date II  Wristwatch
Rolex Rose Gold Bronze Wave Dial Day Date II  Wristwatch

Rolex Rose Gold Bronze Wave Dial Day Date II Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Rolex Model: Day-Date II MPN: 218235 Serial: "G" Case Material: 18k Rose Gold Case

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Bronze Dial Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803
Rolex Yellow Gold Bronze Dial Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803

Rolex Yellow Gold Bronze Dial Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

modest price. The dial is a rare and unique bronze color with white printing, which is unusual for Rolex

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Steel Bronze Dial Automatic Ladies Watch 67480
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Steel Bronze Dial Automatic Ladies Watch 67480

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Steel Bronze Dial Automatic Ladies Watch 67480

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This pre-owned Rolex Oyster Perpetual 67480 is a beautiful Ladie's timepiece that is powered by

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Day-Date 36mm Yellow Gold Bronze Diamonds Dial Oyster Ref 118208
Rolex Day-Date 36mm Yellow Gold Bronze Diamonds Dial Oyster Ref 118208

Rolex Day-Date 36mm Yellow Gold Bronze Diamonds Dial Oyster Ref 118208

By Rolex

Located in București, București

with the original Rolex box, along with a 12 months AGS Jewelry warranty card. For more information

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Bronze-Tone Dial Ref 1601 circa 1970s
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Bronze-Tone Dial Ref 1601 circa 1970s

Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Bronze-Tone Dial Ref 1601 circa 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Fantastic vintage style, with an original Rolex mint condition bronze-color pie pan dial. Wonderful

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS  Diamond Automatic 1980s RA522B
Mens Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS  Diamond Automatic 1980s RA522B

Mens Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Diamond Automatic 1980s RA522B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

. Gorgeous Rolex signed bronze dial, applied diamond index hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Date Diamond Automatic 1980s RA522
Mens Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Date Diamond Automatic 1980s RA522

Mens Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Date Diamond Automatic 1980s RA522

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed bronze dial, applied diamond index hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Bronze Dealership Display Sign, 1960
Rolex Bronze Dealership Display Sign, 1960

Rolex Bronze Dealership Display Sign, 1960

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H 16.15 in W 20.08 in D 1.78 in

Rolex Bronze Dealership Display Sign, 1960

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

'A Crown for Every Achievement' Rolex bronze dealership display, 1960 An unusual and highly

Category

Vintage 1960s European Other Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Oyster Datejust Bronze Diamond Dial Wristwatch
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Oyster Datejust Bronze Diamond Dial Wristwatch

Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Oyster Datejust Bronze Diamond Dial Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Columbia, MO

This gorgeous midsize Rolex Datejust is simply stunning! This watch has a factory Rolex, bronze

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Diamond Datejust Wristwatch Ref 178344
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Diamond Datejust Wristwatch Ref 178344

Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Diamond Datejust Wristwatch Ref 178344

By Rolex

Located in Columbia, MO

This gorgeous midsize Rolex Datejust is simply stunning! This watch has a factory Rolex bronze

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gold

Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Bronze Arabic Dial Mens Watch 116203
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Bronze Arabic Dial Mens Watch 116203

Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Bronze Arabic Dial Mens Watch 116203

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Bronze Arabic Dial Mens Watch 116203. Officially certified

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Rolex Datejust Ladies Steel 18k White Gold Bronze Dial Watch 79174
Rolex Datejust Ladies Steel 18k White Gold Bronze Dial Watch 79174

Rolex Datejust Ladies Steel 18k White Gold Bronze Dial Watch 79174

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Datejust Ladies Steel 18k White Gold Bronze Dial Watch 79174. Officially certified

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Bronze, Steel

Rolex Datejust Ladies Steel 18k White Gold Bronze Dial Watch 79174
Rolex Datejust Ladies Steel 18k White Gold Bronze Dial Watch 79174

Rolex Datejust Ladies Steel 18k White Gold Bronze Dial Watch 79174

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Datejust Ladies Steel 18k White Gold Bronze Dial Watch 79174. Officially certified

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Bronze, Steel

Rolex Datejust 116234, Bronze Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Datejust 116234, Bronze Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Datejust 116234, Bronze Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Datejust Reference #: 116234. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Bronze 36 MM

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Custom-Colored Bronze Dial
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Custom-Colored Bronze Dial

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Custom-Colored Bronze Dial

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 1.9 million, circa 1968. 36mm

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold GMT-Master II Bronze Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16718
Rolex Yellow Gold GMT-Master II Bronze Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16718

Rolex Yellow Gold GMT-Master II Bronze Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16718

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Men's GMT-Master II Model 16718 at a great price. Automatic Winding Oyster Perpetual with

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Bronze Flower Dial Watch 116233
Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Bronze Flower Dial Watch 116233

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Bronze Flower Dial Watch 116233

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Bronze Flower Dial Watch 116233. Officially certified

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Rolex Lady's Watch
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$2,500

H 0.67 in W 0.67 in

Rolex Lady's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Created by Rolex, this wristwatch's head is made out of 18 karat gold. Its straps are gold-filled. Total weight: 23.4 grams. Case measurements width: 1.7 cm, length: 1.7 cm. Serial N...

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex 18Kt. Gold President with Custom Blue Diamond Marker Dial, 1980's
Rolex 18Kt. Gold President with Custom Blue Diamond Marker Dial, 1980's

Rolex 18Kt. Gold President with Custom Blue Diamond Marker Dial, 1980's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: President / Reference 18000 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe 3520D 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch
Patek Philippe 3520D 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch

Patek Philippe 3520D 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

The Patek Philippe 3520D is an elegant timepiece that exemplifies luxury and craftsmanship. It features a 32mm case made of 18K yellow gold, paired with a distinctive hobnail bezel t...

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 from 1978
18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 from 1978

18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 from 1978

By Rolex

Located in Antwerp, BE

18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 Gender: Mens Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatches Reference: 18038 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Casual M...

Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex 1960s Oysterdate Precision 6694 Steel Wrist Watch
Rolex 1960s Oysterdate Precision 6694 Steel Wrist Watch

Rolex 1960s Oysterdate Precision 6694 Steel Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1966 Rolex Oysterdate Precision Reference 6694 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster Case, 17 Jewel Caliber 1225 Manual wind movement, Original Black dial with r...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Strap Model Wrist Watch
Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Strap Model Wrist Watch

Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Strap Model Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1960s Rolex Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. 14K 2 piece case, 9 M.M. thick, 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle lever movement, 2 tone Silver Satin Pie pan dial with raised Gold marke...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Coral dial Ladies Wrist Watch
Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Coral dial Ladies Wrist Watch

Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Coral dial Ladies Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1978 Rolex Reference 6719 Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 3 piece Oyster case with Fluted bezel, Oyster Perpetual Automatic, self winding movement, Custom finished ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Rare Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual from 1952 Oversized Bubble Back Movement
Rolex Rare Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual from 1952 Oversized Bubble Back Movement

Rolex Rare Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual from 1952 Oversized Bubble Back Movement

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6334 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 / 54 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Vintage Patek Philippe Grand Ellipse 18K Gold Quartz 31mm Unisex 1980 Watch
Vintage Patek Philippe Grand Ellipse 18K Gold Quartz 31mm Unisex 1980 Watch

Vintage Patek Philippe Grand Ellipse 18K Gold Quartz 31mm Unisex 1980 Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami, FL

Authentic Pre-Owned Patek Philippe Grand Ellipse 3838 Unisex 18K Yellow Gold Watch. Vintage, circa 1980. Featuring a 31mm dial with a smooth gold bezel, cream-white ivory enamel dial...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies ROLEX 2649 Precision Cocktail Watch.
Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies ROLEX 2649 Precision Cocktail Watch.

Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies ROLEX 2649 Precision Cocktail Watch.

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1970s.  1400 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 2649. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism.  Leather Band...

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Vintage 9k ROLEX Watch. Rolex 9k YG 12324 Dress Watch 1940s
Vintage 9k ROLEX Watch. Rolex 9k YG 12324 Dress Watch 1940s

Vintage 9k ROLEX Watch. Rolex 9k YG 12324 Dress Watch 1940s

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Vintage Rolex Mens Watch 9k Yellow Gold Case ref.12324 Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1946 Beautiful Watch. New Genuine Gucci Leather band. 30mm round Case

Category

Vintage 1940s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos 18k Yellow Gold And Stainless "Spider" Burgundy Dial Ref 0902
Cartier Santos 18k Yellow Gold And Stainless "Spider" Burgundy Dial Ref 0902

Cartier Santos 18k Yellow Gold And Stainless "Spider" Burgundy Dial Ref 0902

By Cartier

Located in Houston, TX

A rare and unique find, this Cartier Santos features the eye-catching "spider" burgundy dial paired with a matching burgundy cabochon crown. A true statement piece, this watch combin...

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel O.P Date With Custom Made M.O.P Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
Rolex Steel O.P Date With Custom Made M.O.P Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's

Rolex Steel O.P Date With Custom Made M.O.P Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Two-Tone Datejust with Factory Original, Dial, Box and Papers circa 2000's
Rolex Two-Tone Datejust with Factory Original, Dial, Box and Papers circa 2000's

Rolex Two-Tone Datejust with Factory Original, Dial, Box and Papers circa 2000's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Two-tone CIRCA / YEAR: 2000's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEM...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Made Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial, 1970's
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Made Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial, 1970's

Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Made Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial, 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Cartier Tank Basculante XL 26mm 2522
Cartier Tank Basculante XL 26mm 2522

Cartier Tank Basculante XL 26mm 2522

$10,312

H 1.58 in W 1.03 in

Cartier Tank Basculante XL 26mm 2522

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 26mm XL Tank Basculante in stainless steel by Cartier. Featuring a silver dial with Roman numerals, blued-steel sword-shaped hands, and a secret Cartier signature at VII. The watch...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Rolex Bronze For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of rolex bronze you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Stainless Steel, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 17 antique edition and 6 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of rolex bronze among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. While most can agree that any choice in our collection of rolex bronze from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 1 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Most of our rolex bronze for sale are for men, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a Rolex Bronze?

On average, a piece of rolex bronze at 1stDibs sells for $9,725, while they’re typically $3,361 on the low end and $29,995 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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