$17,710
H 1.23 in W 1.23 in Dm 0.4 in
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
Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Exceptional Bronze Dial circa, 2000
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 2120
Stainless Steel
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
Stainless Steel
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
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Bronze Dial circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Bronze Dial and Diamond Markers circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601
Stainless Steel
Rolex Cellini Pocket Watch Yellow Gold Bronze Dial 3718 Manual Wind Pocket Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Cellini Vintage Pendant Pocket Watch, bronze dial with applied index batons, an
18k Gold
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H 0.4 in W 0.67 in Dm 1.23 in
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
Rolex Datejust Steel Diamond Bronze Wave Dial Automatic Unisex Watch 116244
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
, Luxury Model Rolex Datejust 116244 Band Color Steel Dial Color Bronze Case Color Steel Display Analog
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless 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 a
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Steel Bronze Sticks Dial Automatic Ladies Watch 67180
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch is preowned with a minor slack on a bracelet. Original Box and Papers are not included
Rolex Datejust Steel Rose Gold Custom 1 Cttw Diamond Bronze Dial Watch 179171
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
authenticity card. Details: Brand Rolex Department Women Model Number 179171 Country/Region of Manufacture
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H 1.62 in W 0.52 in Dm 1.62 in
Rolex Day-Date II President 18K White Gold Bronze Havana Roman Dial Watch 218239
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. Free polishing upon request. The watch is fully serviced and tested for
White Gold
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
18k Gold, Rose Gold
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
Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date 36mm Yellow Gold Bronze Diamonds Dial Oyster Ref 118208
By Rolex
Located in București, București
The watch is in a very good condition, it has professional polish and it’s working well. It comes
Diamond, Yellow Gold
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
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 1601 WIDE BOY Bronze Pie Pan Dial 14K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1601 Serial: 3604*** Year: 1979 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material
Rolex OysterDate Precision Bronze Dial Vintage Steel Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex OysterDate Precision Bronze Dial Vintage Steel Mens Watch 6694. Manual-winding movement
Steel, Bronze
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
Steel, Yellow Gold, Bronze
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
White Gold, Bronze, Steel
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
White Gold, Bronze, Steel
Rolex President Tridor White Yellow Rose Gold Bronze Dial Diamond Watch 69139
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex President Tridor White Yellow Rose Gold Bronze Dial Diamond Watch 69139. Officially certified
Rose Gold, Bronze
Rolex Datejust Bronze Dial Brown Leather Vintage Men's Watch 1603
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Bronze Dial Brown Leather Vintage Mens Watch 1603. Officially certified chronometer
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
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Custom-Colored Bronze Dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. Explanation about sizes of vintage Rolex watches: 36mm full size man's Datejust or Day-Date President. 34mm
Stainless Steel
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
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
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
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Bronze Dial Vintage Men's Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Bronze Dial Vintage Mens Watch 16013. Officially certified
Rolex Oyster Date Precision Stainless Steel Men's Wristwatch Ref 6066
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century all original, 1951 Rolex stainless steel oyster date precision wristwatch. Red date wheel. Original ruby steel riveted oyster band. Unpolished, minor scratches to case an...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Pasha Miss Pasha Steel Pink Dial Ladies Watch W3140008 Diamond Bezel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Diamonds were custom set, 100% na...
Steel
$26,500
H 1.42 in W 1.23 in
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...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Day-Date Rose Gold 40mm Olive green with box and papers
By Rolex
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
*We can have it new or second hand You can request more info* Prices will vary- Instantly recognizable, its unique design has forged its identity. At its launch, the Day-Date was t...
Gold, Rose Gold
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...
Rare Cartier Tank Basculante Platinum & Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare, platinum and rose gold Tank Basculante by Cartier. Featuring a silver guilloche dial with roman numerals, blued steel sword-shaped hands, a hidden Cartier signature at VII an...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Original Charcoal Dial from, 1960'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: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
Stainless Steel
$144,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Commanding in presence and refined in detail, The Imperial Light solitaire signet ring is a masterclass in contemporary opulence. At its heart gleams a breathtaking 3-carat natural r...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Air King with a Custom Diamond Dial, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 3...
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 1992 18K Gold - 16518
By Rolex
Located in Vannes, FR
The Rolex Daytona chronograph in 18K yellow gold, manufactured in 1992, is an exceptional timepiece that combines timeless elegance with technical excellence. This iconic model, refe...
18k Gold
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...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tortue Watch with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds and a navy blue leather alligator strap. Signed by Cartier 28mm face Model #2644
Diamond, 18k 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...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Cosmic Triple Date Moon, Ref 2471, day date moonphase, Collectors
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Omega Cosmic Triple Date Moon Reference 2471-3 , Extremely rare & collectors from the 1950 s. Movement: Manual winding caliber 381 Case: Stainless steel, diameter 35 Dial: Silver ...
Stainless Steel
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...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Orange Dial 1970s
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 43mm x...
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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The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
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