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Rolex Cellini Danaos

Vintage Rolex Cellini Danaos 18K Rose Gold Black Dial Ladies Quartz Watch
Vintage Rolex Cellini Danaos 18K Rose Gold Black Dial Ladies Quartz Watch

Vintage Rolex Cellini Danaos 18K Rose Gold Black Dial Ladies Quartz Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Rolex Cellini Danaos ladies quartz watch in 18K rose gold, reference 6229, featuring a cushion-shaped case with a black graduated dial, white Arabic numerals, rose gold leaf ...

Category

20th Century Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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Rolex Cellini Danaos 6229 18K Gold Black Dial Lady's Watch with Box&Paper
Rolex Cellini Danaos 6229 18K Gold Black Dial Lady's Watch with Box&Paper

Rolex Cellini Danaos 6229 18K Gold Black Dial Lady's Watch with Box&Paper

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W 0.58 in D 0.28 in Dm 0.99 in L 6.5 in

Rolex Cellini Danaos 6229 18K Gold Black Dial Lady's Watch with Box&Paper

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Cellini Danaos 6229 18K Gold Black Dial Lady's Watch with Box&Paper25mm

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Cellini Danaos Quartz Wristwatch
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Cellini Danaos Quartz Wristwatch

Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Cellini Danaos Quartz Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand Name Rolex Style Number 6229/8 Also Called 6229-8 Series Cellini Danaos Gender Ladies Case Material 18k Yellow Gold Dial Color White w/ Arabic Movement Quartz F...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Lady's Rose and White Gold Cellini Danaos Cushion Wristwatch Ref 6229
Rolex Lady's Rose and White Gold Cellini Danaos Cushion Wristwatch Ref 6229

Rolex Lady's Rose and White Gold Cellini Danaos Cushion Wristwatch Ref 6229

By Rolex

Located in Buffalo Grove, IL

Brand: Rolex Movement: Quartz Model: Cellini Danaos Model number: 6229 Serial number: AXXXXXX Gender: Lady's Case diameter: 35mm Case material : 18K Rose and White Gold Strap...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Cellini Danaos 2-tone 6229 Ladies  Watch
Rolex Cellini Danaos 2-tone 6229 Ladies  Watch

Rolex Cellini Danaos 2-tone 6229 Ladies Watch

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Cellini Danaos 2-tone 6229 Ladies Watch - Quartz. 18k white gold case with 18k rose gold bezel (26 mm) .

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Cellini Danaos Black Arabic Numeral Dial 34mm 4233
Rolex Cellini Danaos Black Arabic Numeral Dial 34mm 4233

Rolex Cellini Danaos Black Arabic Numeral Dial 34mm 4233

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A classic Rolex Cellini Danaos reference 4233/9BIC featuring a black dial with Arabic numerals, an 18k rose gold fixed smooth bezel matching the rose gold hands, a Rolex crown at 12 ...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Rolex Cellini Danaos White and Rose Gold Wristwatch with Strap
Rolex Cellini Danaos White and Rose Gold Wristwatch with Strap

Rolex Cellini Danaos White and Rose Gold Wristwatch with Strap

By Rolex

Located in Greenwich, CT

Pre-owned Rolex Cellini Danaos, 33 mm case in 18K white gold case with 18K Rose gold polished bezel, Manual-winding movement, black dial with white out-lined rose gold Arabic numeral...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Rolex Cellini Danaos 4233 18k Yellow Gold Men's 33mm Dress Watch
Rolex Cellini Danaos 4233 18k Yellow Gold Men's 33mm Dress Watch

Rolex Cellini Danaos 4233 18k Yellow Gold Men's 33mm Dress Watch

By Rolex

Located in Providence, RI

The dedicated “tuxedo” watch of the Rolex family, embody timeless elegance and sophistication with this classic Rolex Cellini Danaos 4233 wrist watch.

Category

1990s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Cellini Danaos White and Rose Gold 4233 Watch
Rolex Cellini Danaos White and Rose Gold 4233 Watch

Rolex Cellini Danaos White and Rose Gold 4233 Watch

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 32 mm Cellini Danaos by Rolex in white and rose gold. Features a white dial with Arabic numbers and a rose gold bezel.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Cellini Danaos Champagne Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch
Rolex Yellow Gold Cellini Danaos Champagne Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch

Rolex Yellow Gold Cellini Danaos Champagne Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Cellini Danaos Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch Champagne Dial 4243/8 - Manual winding. 18k yellow gold case (38mm diameter).

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Rolex Yellow Gold Cellini Danaos Wristwatch Ref 4243/8
Rolex Yellow Gold Cellini Danaos Wristwatch Ref 4243/8

Rolex Yellow Gold Cellini Danaos Wristwatch Ref 4243/8

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Manual-wind movement. 18k yellow gold case, 38mm diameter. Gilt dial with baton markers. Tan Rolex strap with 18k yellow gold Rolex deployant clasp. Pre-owned with box and papers.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Cellini Danaos White Rose Gold Mens Watch 4233
Rolex Cellini Danaos White Rose Gold Mens Watch 4233

Rolex Cellini Danaos White Rose Gold Mens Watch 4233

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Cellini Danaos White Rose Gold Mens Watch 4233.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex Cellini Danaos Yellow Gold Black Strap Mens Watch 4233
Rolex Cellini Danaos Yellow Gold Black Strap Mens Watch 4233

Rolex Cellini Danaos Yellow Gold Black Strap Mens Watch 4233

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Cellini Danaos Yellow Gold Black Strap Mens Watch 4233.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Cellini Danaos White Gold Black Strap Mens Watch 4233
Rolex Cellini Danaos White Gold Black Strap Mens Watch 4233

Rolex Cellini Danaos White Gold Black Strap Mens Watch 4233

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Cellini Danaos White Gold Black Strap Mens Watch 4233.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Cellini Danaos Yellow Gold Black Dial Mens Watch 4243
Rolex Cellini Danaos Yellow Gold Black Dial Mens Watch 4243

Rolex Cellini Danaos Yellow Gold Black Dial Mens Watch 4243

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Cellini Danaos Yellow Gold Black Dial Mens Watch 4243.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Cellini Danaos White Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch 4243
Rolex Cellini Danaos White Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch 4243

Rolex Cellini Danaos White Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch 4243

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Cellini Danaos White Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch 4243.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Silver

Rolex Cellini Danaos White Gold Black Strap Ladies Watch 6229
Rolex Cellini Danaos White Gold Black Strap Ladies Watch 6229

Rolex Cellini Danaos White Gold Black Strap Ladies Watch 6229

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Cellini Danaos White Gold Black Strap Ladies Watch 6229.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Cellini Danaos White Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch 4243
Rolex Cellini Danaos White Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch 4243

Rolex Cellini Danaos White Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch 4243

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Cellini Danaos White Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch 4243.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Silver

Rolex Cellini Danaos 18k White Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch 4243
Rolex Cellini Danaos 18k White Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch 4243

Rolex Cellini Danaos 18k White Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch 4243

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Cellini Danaos 18k White Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch 4243.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Silver

Rolex Cellini 6229, Black Dial, Serviced, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Cellini 6229, Black Dial, Serviced, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Cellini 6229, Black Dial, Serviced, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Cellini Reference #:6229. Rolex Cellini Danaos watch reference 6229.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Cellini 4243 18 Karat White and Pink Gold Manual Watch
Rolex Cellini 4243 18 Karat White and Pink Gold Manual Watch

Rolex Cellini 4243 18 Karat White and Pink Gold Manual Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Cellini Danaos in 18k white and pink gold on a black calfskin leather strap with 18k white gold Rolex deployant buckle.

Category

Early 2000s Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Cellini 6229, Case, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Cellini 6229, Case, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Cellini 6229, Case, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Cellini Reference #:6229. Rolex Cellini Danaos watch reference 6229.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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By Patek Philippe

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Category

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Materials

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Located in Dallas, TX

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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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By Omega

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By Cartier

Located in Suwanee, GA

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5146G Cream Dial Watch & Papers
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5146G Cream Dial Watch & Papers

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5146G Cream Dial Watch & Papers

By Patek Philippe

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5146G-001 Men's Watch. This timepiece features a 39mm case and bezel made of 18K white gold. The cream dial is complemented by luminous white gold hand...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1963 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Ultra Thin 18K Gold Gondolo Watch - Rare Unworn
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By Patek Philippe

Located in Suwanee, GA

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Royal Vintage Rose Gold and Steel Manual Wind Mid Size Wrist Watch
Rolex Oyster Royal Vintage Rose Gold and Steel Manual Wind Mid Size Wrist Watch

Rolex Oyster Royal Vintage Rose Gold and Steel Manual Wind Mid Size Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1940 Rolex Reference 4302 Oyster Royal Wrist Watch, 29 M.M. 3 Piece Stainless steel case with Oyster Water Resistant back and a Rose Gold bezel, 17 jewel mechanical, manual win...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Rolex Ladies Datejust 69240 26mm Silver Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Jubilee
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By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 69240 Serial: 553*** Year: 1978 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust Case Material: 26mm Band: Stainless Steel Jubilee Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Custom Silver Diamond...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

1918 Longines Tiffany & Co. Caliber 13.33 Mens World War I Military Chronograph
1918 Longines Tiffany & Co. Caliber 13.33 Mens World War I Military Chronograph

1918 Longines Tiffany & Co. Caliber 13.33 Mens World War I Military Chronograph

By Longines

Located in Suwanee, GA

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Genuine Rolex Diamond Watch. 14k YG Ladies Rolex 3271 Mechanical Windup Watch.
Genuine Rolex Diamond Watch. 14k YG Ladies Rolex 3271 Mechanical Windup Watch.

Genuine Rolex Diamond Watch. 14k YG Ladies Rolex 3271 Mechanical Windup Watch.

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

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Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

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1940's Rolex Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - Platinum & Diamonds
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By Rolex

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1989 Rolex 18K Yellow Gold President Day Date 18238 Men's Watch #23710
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By Rolex

Located in Washington Depot, CT

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Materials

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By Hublot

Located in Montclair, NJ

Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 38mm Strap Length: Fits up to 7 inch wrist Weight: 58.5 Grams Condition: Shows some wear on the case, bezel, strap, and clasp consistent...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

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Rolex 18Kt Gold Ladies Modernist Style for Serpico & Laino Diamond Bezel 1960's
Rolex 18Kt Gold Ladies Modernist Style for Serpico & Laino Diamond Bezel 1960's

Rolex 18Kt Gold Ladies Modernist Style for Serpico & Laino Diamond Bezel 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 106 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold / Factory Diamond Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Dia...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

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Rolex Cellini Danaos For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of rolex cellini danaos. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 2 vintage examples as well as 12 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of rolex cellini danaos made by Retro jewelers — as well as those associated with Contemporary — are very popular. If you’re browsing the variety of rolex cellini danaos for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for women.

How Much are Rolex Cellini Danaos?

Prices for rolex cellini danaos start at $4,200 and top out at $6,795 with these watches, on average, selling for $4,522.

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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