Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref 1002 Mens 34mm 1960s Vintage Automatic RA793B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stainless steel smooth bezel on stainless steel case measuring 34mm, case in excellent, vintage condition, case stamped 60. Original Rolex crown. 25-jeweled Rolex cal.1560 COSC autom...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref 1002 All Original Mens 34mm 1960s Automatic RA793
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stainless steel smooth bezel on stainless steel case measuring 34mm, case in excellent, vintage condition, case stamped 60. Original Rolex crown. 25-jeweled Rolex cal.1560 COSC autom...
Stainless Steel
$9,360Sale Price|20% Off
Mens Rolex Ref 1503 Oyster Perpetual Date 18k Gold Automatic 1960s Rjc156r
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Acrylic crystal. 18k solid gold special bezel on 18k solid gold case measures 35mm wide, in pristine vintage condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1560 COSC movement, cleaned and serviced,...
Gold, 18k Gold
$9,520Sale Price|20% Off
Mens Rolex Ref 1503 Oyster Perpetual Date 18k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s RJC156
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Acrylic crystal. 18k solid gold special bezel on 18k solid gold case measures 35mm wide, in pristine vintage condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1560 COSC movement, cleaned and serviced,...
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6564 All Original Mens 34mm Automatic 1950s RA794
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Smooth bezel on stainless steel case measuring 34mm in diameter, in excellent vintage condition. 25-Jeweled Rolex cal. 1560 COSC automatic movement with butterfly rotor, cleaned and ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 Mens Vintage Automatic 1960s RA675B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Engine turned bezel on stainless steel case measures 35mm wide, in excellent vintage condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1560 COSC automatic movement, cleaned and serviced, in excellent ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 Mens Automatic 1960s All Original RA675
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Engine turned bezel on stainless steel case measures 35mm wide, in excellent vintage condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1560 COSC automatic movement, cleaned and serviced, in excellent ...
Stainless Steel
$6,640Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Ref 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA738B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Acrylic crystal. 18k white gold fluted bezel on stainless steel case measures 36mm wide, in excellent condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1560 COSC automatic movement, cleaned and servic...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,560Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Ref 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA738
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Acrylic crystal. 18k white gold fluted bezel on stainless steel case measures 36mm wide, in excellent condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1560 COSC automatic movement, cleaned and servic...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1003 34mm 14k Gold SS Automatic 1960s RA435B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Acrylic crystal. 14k gold engine turned bezel on stainless steel case measures 34mm wide, in excellent vintage condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1560 COSC automatic movement, cleaned a...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1014 34mm Gold Capped Automatic 1960s RA445
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Acrylic crystal. Original Rolex crown. Smooth bezel on gold-capped stainless steel case measuring 34mm, case in excellent vintage condition. 25-Jeweled Rolex cal.1560 COSC automatic ...
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1014 34mm Gold Capped Automatic 1960s RA445
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Acrylic crystal. Original Rolex crown. Smooth bezel on gold-capped stainless steel case measuring 34mm, case in excellent vintage condition. 25-Jeweled Rolex cal.1560 COSC automatic ...
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1625 Thunderbird 18k Gold 36mm Automatic 1960s RA432
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Acrylic crystal. 18k gold diver bezel on 18k solid gold case measures 36mm wide, case in pristine vintage condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1560 COSC automatic movement, cleaned and se...
18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1625 Thunderbird 18k Gold 36mm Automatic 1960s RA432B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Acrylic crystal. 18k gold diver bezel on 18k solid gold case measures 36mm wide, case in pristine vintage condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1560 COSC automatic movement, cleaned and se...
18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1005 34mm 18k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s RA423
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fluted gold bezel on 18k solid gold case measures 34mm wide, in pristine vintage condition. 25-jeweled Rolex cal.1560 chronometer-certified automatic movement with butterfly rotor, c...
Gold, 18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Rose Gold SS Automatic 1960s NA126B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Acrylic crystal. 18k solid rose-gold fluted bezel on stainless steel case measures 36mm wide, in excellent condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1560 COSC automatic movement, cleaned and s...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Rose Gold SS Automatic 1960s NA126
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Acrylic crystal. 18k solid rose-gold fluted bezel on stainless steel case measures 36mm wide, in excellent condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1560 COSC automatic movement, cleaned and s...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Rose Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1003 34mm 14k Gold SS Automatic 1960s RA435
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Acrylic crystal. 14k gold engine turned bezel on stainless steel case measures 34mm wide, in excellent vintage condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1560 COSC automatic movement, cleaned a...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Rose Gold SS Automatic 1960s NA126S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Acrylic crystal. 18k solid rose-gold fluted bezel on stainless steel case measures 36mm wide, in excellent condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1560 COSC automatic movement, cleaned and s...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1003 34mm 14k Gold SS Automatic 1960s RA435S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Acrylic crystal. 14k gold engine turned bezel on stainless steel case measures 34mm wide, in excellent vintage condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1560 COSC automatic movement, cleaned a...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm 18k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s NA110
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Acrylic crystal. 18k solid gold bezel on solid 18k gold case measures 34mm wide, in pristine vintage condition. 25-jeweled Rolex cal.1560 chronometer-certified automatic movement wit...
Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm 18k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s NA110G
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Solid gold bezel on solid 18k gold case measures 34mm wide, in pristine vintage condition. 25-jeweled Rolex cal.1560 chronometer-certified automatic movement with butterfly rotor, cl...
Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Automatic 1960s Vintage Swiss RA199
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stainles steel smooth bezel on stainless steel case measures 35mm wide, in excellent vintage condition, case serial no.1152805. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1560 chronometer-certified automa...
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1008 35mm 18k SS Automatic 1960s Vintage RA464B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Acrylic crystal. 18k gold Zephyr bezel on stainless steel case measuring 35mm, case in immaculate, vintage condition. Original Rolex crown. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1560 COSC automatic m...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS Automatic 1970s Vintage RA389B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Acrylic crystal. 18k white gold fluted bezel on stainless steel case measuring 36mm, case in excellent condition. Original Rolex crown. 25-jeweled Rolex cal.1560 chronometer certifie...
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
1964 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Vintage Mens Watch with Rare Underline Dial 14K Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
Dimensions: 34mm diameter, 12mm thick Dial: Silver with distinctive applied gold baton indexes, luminous hour dots, outer minute track, Rolex factory underline under the chronometer...
14k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1501 Automatic 1960s Vintage RA187
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Engine turned bezel on stainless steel case measures 35mm, in excellent condition, serial no.913576. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1560 COSC automatic movement, cleaned and serviced, in excel...
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1007 18k Gold Automatic 1960s Vintage RA312
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Solid 18k gold engine turned bezel on 18k solid gold case measuring 34mm, case in pristine vintage condition, case serial no.551363. Original Rolex crown. 25-jeweled Rolex cal.1560 C...
18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1005 34mm 18k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s RA423B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fluted gold bezel on 18k solid gold case measures 34mm wide, in pristine vintage condition. 25-jeweled Rolex cal.1560 chronometer-certified automatic movement with butterfly rotor, c...
Gold, 18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1501 35mm 18k SS Automatic 1960s Swiss RA357G
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Solid 18k gold fluted bezel on stainless steel case measures 35mm wide, in excellent vintage condition. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1560 COSC automatic movement, cleaned and serviced, in ex...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 14k SS 1500 Automatic 1960s Vintage RA182
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Acylic crystal. 14k solid gold smooth bezel on stainless steel case measures 35mm wide, in excellent vintage condition, case serial no.1068739. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1560 chronometer-...
14k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 14k SS 1500 Automatic 1960s SWISS RA148BR
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Acylic crystal. 14k solid gold fluted bezel on stainless steel case measures 35mm wide, in excellent vintage condition, case serial no.1151442. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1560 chronometer-...
14k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 14k SS 1500 Automatic 1960s Vintage RA205
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Acylic crystal. 14k solid gold smooth bezel on stainless steel case measures 35mm wide, in excellent vintage condition, case serial no.1055040. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1560 chronometer-...
14k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1008 35mm 18k SS Automatic 1960s Vintage RA464
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Acrylic crystal. 18k gold Zephyr bezel on stainless steel case measuring 35mm, case in immaculate, vintage condition. Original Rolex crown. 26-jeweled Rolex cal.1560 COSC automatic m...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 1958 Lady-Datejust Watch 6517 - Yellow Gold 18k Automatic One Year
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: Lady-Datejust Model Number: 6517 Movement: Automatic Warranty: One Year Year: 1958 Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Champagne Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Ma...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 Oystersteel Green Dial
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The watch is brand new comes with full set with box and warranty card. The watch does not come with the white serial tag or the bezel protector. The stickers were removed at the time...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Historical Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Big Red 6263 steel 1979
By Rolex
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
First launched in 1963 and created specifically for the world of automotive racing, the Rolex Daytona collection is arguably one of the most popular and universally respected lines o...
Steel
Cartier Cougar Ladies Steel Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Classic Ladies Cougar Wrist watch, 26 MM Stainless Steel case, quartz Movement, White Dial with Black roman Numerals, sweep seconds hand, Calendar window at the 3...
Rolex Date Two Tone Watch with Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-owned 34mm Rolex Date automatic watch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and steel with aftermarket white diamond dial and Oyster bracelet. Model 1500 circa 1970. Polished and servi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph 5960R-010 18K Rose Gold Box Paper
By Patek Philippe
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 5960R-010 Year: 2013 Model: Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Leather Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial:...
$3,985
H 2 in W 1.03 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in L 2 in
Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pocket watch designed by Waltham. Beautiful hunting pocket watch, created in Massachusetts United States by the A.W Waltham Watch Company, circa 1886-1887. This piece is one of the ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. 18k YG Rolex CELLINI 4109 Round Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k Yellow Gold Rolex Cellini Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1976 Rolex 1601 Movement Ref. 4109 Round Cellini Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism. Case is 18k ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 ...
$12,020
H 1.42 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust 36mm 18K Gold Steel Custom Turquoise Diamond Dial Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Custom Diamond and bezel. This Beautiful Timepiece is Powered by Mechanical (Automatic) Movement And Features a round Stainless Steel case and Gold Jubilee Bracelet, Fixe...
Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster with Rare Original Dial from 1946
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster / Reference 4365 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1946 DIMENSIONS: Length 39mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT...
Stainless Steel
$14,979
H 0.35 in Dm 1.34 in
Vacheron Constantin Vintage Watch 1956 Fancy Lugs and Swan Regulation, Pink Gold
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vacheron Constantin Vintage 1956 with Fancy Lugs and Swan Regulation, Pink Gold A very fine and elegant Vacheron Constantin to fit in every High Valued collection. Functions: hours...
18k Gold, Gold
Cartier Santos 100 Jumbo 18K and Steel Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Cartier Santos 100, Reference 2656 Wrist Watch, 36 X 39 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece Water resistant case with 18k Yellow Gold Bezel, sapphire set crown, Automatic, Self W...
18k Gold, Steel
Vacheron & Constantin Grottendieck Bruxelles 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Berlin, DE
Vacheron & Constantin Grottendieck Bruxelles 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch Movement can be wound and works. Dial with hairline crack. Including certificate of authenticity.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex President Quartz Day-Date Factory Diamond Dial 18k Gold
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Day Date Original Diamond Dial 18k Solid Gold Mint Condition 1982 with box and papers. This Rolex watch is a true collectible to a Rolex lover. In mint condition with o...
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 6239 Daytona Stainless Steel Watch in Stock
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex 6239 Daytona Stainless Steel Watch in Stock This is a super cool Rolex 6239 Daytona Stainless Steel Watch. The watch is vintage but still very modern and classy. The case size...
Steel, Stainless Steel
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.
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.