Rolex Datejust "Buckley" Roman Dial 1981 Stainless Steel Jubilee Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Rolex Datejust ref. 16000, purchased at famous Swiss retailer Beyer in 1981.
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust "Buckley" Roman Dial 1981 Stainless Steel Jubilee Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Rolex Datejust ref. 16000, purchased at famous Swiss retailer Beyer in 1981.
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1978 Rolex Datejust 16000 Stainless Steel White Buckley Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Collector’s Choice In Dial Design The so-called "Buckley" dial is a collector favorite, named after the New York dealer who championed its distinct aesthetic.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1978 Rolex Datejust 16003 Two-Tone Champagne Buckley Dial Auto 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This example features a Champagne "Buckley" dial, a collector-favorite distinguished by its large, painted Roman numerals.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1979 Rolex Datejust 16030 Stainless Steel Grey Buckley Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The combination of the Buckley dial and Oyster bracelet gives the watch a unique identity.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Day Date President 1803 Buckley Dial 18K Yellow Gold Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1803 Serial: 3841*** Year: 1974 Model: Rolex Day Date Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Custom Leather Band Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: ...
Vintage 1965 Rolex Datejust 6517 18K Yellow Gold Automatic Buckley Dial
Located in New York, NY
This is peak mid century Rolex with impossibly rare specificaiton What makes this Datejust special is not size or era.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 16030 Buckley Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16030 Buckley Dial Men's Watch 36mm Stainless Steel case.
Rolex Yellow Gold Blue Buckley Dial Datejust Automatic Wristwatch, 1980s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch Factory Blue 'Buckley' Dial with Roman Numeral Markers with Creamy Pumpkin Colored Lume Plots 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel...
18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Buckley Dial 1979 Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A true vintage Rolex, this Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 with the highly sought-after Buckley Dial was acquired directly from the original family owners.
Steel
Rolex Datejust 16013 Buckley Dial Men's Watch Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 16013 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. 18K Yellow Gold fluted bezel.
Rolex Datejust 1601 18K Yellow Gold Buckley Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch. 36mm 18k Yellow gold case. 18K Yellow Gold fluted bezel. Blue dial with gold luminous hands and Roman numeral hour markers.Minute markers on the oute...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15053 Buckley Dial 1980 Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
An original one-owner Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15053 in excellent working order, featuring the much sought-after Buckley Dial and complete with box and papers.
Steel
Rolex Day Date 1803 18K Yellow Gold Buckley Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Day-Date 1803 men's watch 36mm 18k yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. Silver dial with black hands and black Roman numeral hour markers. Minute markers on ...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date 1803 18K Yellow Gold Buckley Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Day-Date 1803 men's watch 36mm 18k yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. Silver dial with black hands and black Roman numeral hour markers. Minute markers on ...
Yellow Gold
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Rolex Day-Date 36mm 18K Yellow Gold Buckley Dial Automatic Watch 1803
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rare Buckley dial. The watch was produced in 1972. No original box and papers.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 34mm 14233 18K Gold Steel White Buckley Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Rolex Oyster Perpetual 34mm 18K Yellow Gold & Steel Automatic Men Watch 14233. This watch was produced in 1994. This beautiful men's timepiece is powered by an automatic mo...
18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 18k/SS YG 2tone Watch Collectible Buckley 16013
By Rolex
Located in Richmond, CA
A fine and collectible Gent's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust wristwatch in "All Buckley" configuration (Buckley dial, Buckley hands), on an iconic Rolex Jubilee 18k/SS 2tone bracelet.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage 16030 Steel Datejust Watch with Buckley Style Dial Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1985 Rolex Reference 16030 Datejust Wrist Watch, 36 M.M.
Steel
Rolex 18 Karat Gold Buckley Dial Day-Date Ref. 1803 Men's Wristwatch, circa 1974
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a lovely solid 18kt yellow gold Rolex Day-Date Reference 1803 from 1973. What makes this watch special is its original "Buckley Dial".
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 16030 Buckley Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16030 Buckley Dial Men's Watch 36mm Stainless Steel case.
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Buckley Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch Factory White 'Buckley' Dial with Matching Black Hands Stainless Steel Engine Turned Bezel 36mm in size Rolex 3000 Base Ca...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Blue Buckley Dial Datejust Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch Factory Blue Buckley Dial with White Roman Numeral Hour Markers Stainless Steel Engine-Turned Bezel Stainless Steel Case 36mm in...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Buckley Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch Factory White 'Buckley' Dial with Black Roman Numerals and Matching Hands and Yellow Gold Applied Crown Stainless Steel Eng...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Buckley Dial Datejust Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Quickset Wristwatch Beautiful Factory White Buckley Dial with Black Roman Numerals and Matching Black Hands Stainless Steel Engine Tur...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Quartz Datejust Buckley Dial Stainless Steel 17000
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Reference: COM2162 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Oyster Quartz Model Reference: 17000 Age: 17th January 1981 Gender: Men's Box and Papers: Box Manuals and Guarantee Dial: White Roman Gl...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oysterquartz Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Buckley Dial Watch 17013
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Oysterquartz Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Buckley Dial Watch 17013.
Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Buckley Dial Vintage Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Buckley Dial Vintage Watch 16013.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust White Buckley Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 16030
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust White Buckley Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 16030.
Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Buckley Dial Automatic Wristwatch, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch Beautiful Factory Champagne 'Buckley' Dial with Black Roman Numeral Hour Markers Yellow Gold Gold Fluted Be...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Two-Tone Oyster Perpetual Datejust Buckley Dial Wristwatch, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch Beautiful Factory Champagne 'Buckley' Dial with Black Roman Numeral Hour Markers Yellow Gold Gold Fluted Be...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold 'Buckley Dial' Datejust Automatic Wristwatch, 1980s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch Factory Sand Colored 'Buckley' Dial with Off White Roman Numeral Markers 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel 36mm in size Rolex C...
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Blue Buckley Dial Datejust Vintage Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch Factory Blue Buckley Dial with White Roman Numeral Hour Markers Stainless Steel Engine-Turned Bezel Stainless Steel Case 36mm in...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Grey Buckley Dial Datejust Automatic Wristwatch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel and White Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch Extremely Rare Grey 'Buckley' Dial with Black Roman Numeral Markers and Matching Hour Hands.
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Buckley Dial Vintage Men's Watch 1600
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Buckley Dial Vintage Mens Watch 1600.
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.
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