Rolex Chameleon 8788 Precision 18k WG Fluted Bezel 1962
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Chameleon Ref. 8788 – Precision – 18k White Gold – Fluted Bezel – 1962 Offered by Classic Time Club SKU 1830 Classic Time Club is delighted to present this charming and highly...
Rolex Chameleon 2003 Carved Geometric Case 18k WG 1966
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 1946 Brand Rolex Model Chameleon Reference 2003 Year 1966 Dial White Dial Case Carved Geometric Case Bracelet Rolex Chameleon Strap Diameter 24 x 16mm Length N/A Movement Manual...
Rolex Mini Orchid Chameleon 18k WG Fluted Case 1969
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Mini Orchid Chameleon – 18k White Gold Fluted Case – 1969 SKU 1928 Available exclusively at Classic Time Club, Sydney — your trusted destination for rare and collectible timepi...
Rolex Mini Chameleon Precision 8789 18k YG Florentine Engraving Manual Winding 1
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 1964 Brand Rolex Model Mini Chameleon Precision Reference 8789 Year 1979 Dial Florentine Engraving Case 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Rolex Chameleon Leather Strap Diameter 17mm Leng...
Mini Chameleon Precision 2028 Bark Finish 18k YG Manual Winding 1972
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 1963 Brand Rolex Model Mini Chameleon Precision Reference 2028 Year 1972 Dial Bark Finish Case 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Rolex Chameleon Leather Strap Diameter 17mm Length N/A Mo...
Rolex Vintage Precision Chameleon Yellow Gold 8788
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage Precision Chameleon wristwatch in yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a champagne dial with applied hour markers, complemented by a yellow gold fluted bezel.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Chameleon 14K Yellow Gold Ladies 5003
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Chameleon 14K Yellow Gold Ladies 5003 - Manual winding. 14K Yellow gold case with slot through which bands can be interchanged (16 mm).
Rolex Chameleon 2027 Precision Fluted 18k White Gold 1970s
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Chameleon Precision 2027 Fluted 18k White Gold 1970s SKU: 1777 A rare and refined expression of vintage femininity, this Rolex Chameleon Precision from the 1970s features an ...
Rolex Chameleon Vintage Ladies Interchangeable Wrist Watch All Complete
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Rolex Chameleon Ladies Wrist Watch, This unique Watch is on a 14k Yellow Gold soft woven style bracelet that is removable to be interchanged with 7 different color Leather...
14k Gold
Rolex Oval Chameleon Precision 18k WG Fluted Case 1967
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Oval Chameleon – Precision – 18k White Gold – Fluted Case – 1967 Offered by Classic Time Club SKU 1944 Classic Time Club proudly presents this elegant and beautifully preserve...
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Chameleon Wristwatch with Busch Logo Dial and Spare Straps circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
14k yellow gold lady's Rolex Chameleon wristwatch, part of the Cellini collection of dress watches.
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Rolex Mini Chameleon 2000 Precision 18k YG Fluted Case 1966
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
The Chameleon leather strap allows for versatile wear while maintaining the timeless Rolex aesthetic.
Rolex Vintage Orchid Chameleon Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage ladies Orchid Chameleon wristwatch in yellow gold by Rolex. Features a champagne dial with applied hour markers and a yellow gold fluted bezel.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon Ladies Watch 8788
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon Ladies Watch 8788 - Manual winding. 18k yellow gold case with slot through which bands can be interchanged (16mm diameter).
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 14K White Gold Ladies
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 14K White Gold Ladies - Manual winding. 14K White gold case with slot through which bands can be interchanged (16 mm).
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon Ladies Watch 2000 J
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon Ladies Watch 2000 J - Manual winding.
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 14k White Gold Ladies
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 14K White Gold Ladies - Manual winding. 14K white gold case with slot through which bands can be interchanged (16 mm).
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 14K Yellow Gold Ladies - Manual winding. 14K Yellow gold case with slot through which bands can be interchanged (16 mm).
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 18K Yellow Gold Ladies - Manual winding. 14K Yellow gold case with slot through which bands can be interchanged (16 mm).
Rare White Gold "Chameleon" Unique Case & Modular Bracelets
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k white gold "Chameleon" ROLEX with unique case & modular bracelets.
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Chameleon Precision 8789 Pyramid Hobnail 18k Yellow Gold 1970s
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Chameleon Precision 8789 Pyramid Hobnail 18k Yellow Gold 1970s SKU: 1776 A masterclass in vintage elegance, the Rolex Chameleon Precision Ref. 8789 from the 1970s showcases t...
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 14K White Gold Ladies
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 14K White Gold Ladies - Manual winding. 14K White gold case with slot through which bands can be interchanged (16 mm).
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 14K Yellow Gold Ladies - Manual winding. 14K Yellow gold case with slot through which bands can be interchanged (16 mm).
Rolex Lady's Orchid Chameleon Wristwatch Circa 1962 Ref 2059
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual winding. 18k yellow gold case with slot through which bands can be interchanged (16mm diameter). Champagne dial with stick markers. Set of 4 interchangeable bands. Pre-owned; ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Chameleon Orchid 2061, Silver Dial - Elegant Antique Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
Rolex Chameleon Orchid 2061: A Vintage Jewel of Refined Elegance Discover the charm of the Rolex Chameleon Orchid 2061, a unique and exquisite timepiece that epitomizes the elegance ...
Silver
ROLEX Lady's White Gold Chameleon Wristwatch circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lady's Rolex 18k white gold Chameleon wristwatch, circa 1960s.
18k Gold
Rolex White Gold Chameleon on Bracelet circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K WG Chameleon circa 1960's. Super mint condition round case with very pleasing textured cross hatched surface with matching heavy 18K WG bracelet.
18k Gold
1950's ROLEX Ladies Vintage Watch, White Gold - THE CHAMELEON
By Rolex
Located in New York City, NY
The rare and wonderful ladies wristwatch named the "Chameleon", features a very unusual case with a slot in the back so different color bands could easily be slid on and off and the ...
Rolex Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold and Black Leather Chameleon Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES 18kt yellow gold Leather band Manual movement Silver dial Case Diameter 16mm Adjustable band 5.3-6.5"
18k Gold
Vintage Swiss Made Jaeger-LeCoultre Ladies' 18K Gold & Diamonds Cocktail watch
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swiss Made Jaeger-LeCoultre Ladies' 18K Gold & Diamonds Cocktail watch Swiss Made Jaeger-LeCoultre Ladies' cocktail watch which can be dated back to the 1950's. The watch f...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Dress Watch circa 1950 with Original Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold / Set with Vintage Rose Cut Stones .75Cts. CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZ...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 X 9 M.M. 2 Piece Platinum Case set with European cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat, the case sides and back are fu...
Diamond, Platinum
Celine Paris Gold Watch New in box Circle Face Wrist watch
By Celine
Located in Wallkill, NY
Lovey Gold tone Celine Wrist Watch. In original box 1 inch diameter Face .50 in. wide band. In box, never worn. This is out of a massive collection of Hopi, Zuni, Navajo, Southwest...
Base Metal
Audemars Piguet 18Kt Solid Gold & Diamond Bezel Turler Ladies Watch circa 1970's
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Audemars Piguet STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 21mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manu...
18k Gold
Omega 14Kt Solid White Gold Ladies 1950's Dress Watch with 1 Carat of Diamonds
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century / Reference A7699 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X D...
Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Paris Centure Collection Wrist Watch, 18k Yellow Gold 27 X 27 M.M. 2 Piece stepped case. 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind movement. White Dial with Black Roman nu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k CARTIER x MOVADO mechanical watch. 14k YG Genuine Cartier Ladies Watch.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
EXTREMELY RARE Cartier and Movado 14k Watch. Movement is 17J Movado. The case is 14k Yellow Gold with 14k yellow gold band Condition - Watch is vintage. Winds up and ticks. Will ne...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Hour White Gold Baguette HPI0 Gem Set.
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Hour White Gold / Baguette, variant reference ID: HPI00890, is a masterpiece in Cartier's Rotonde collection. Featuring the innovative 'Mysterious H...
Diamond, White Gold
Harry Winston Platinum Diamond Cocktail Watch with Audemars Piguet Movement
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Harry Winston Platinum Diamond Cocktail Watch with Audemars Piguet Movement Description: An exceptional vintage diamond cocktail watch by Harry Winston, featuring refined Art Deco s...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Vintage 18k Gold Square Roman Watch - '70S
By Cartier
Located in Milano, Lombardia
An exquisite vintage Cartier timepiece, masterfully crafted in 18k yellow gold. Featuring a sleek square case, minimalist dial with Roman numerals, and a finely textured integrated b...
18k Gold
Audemars Piguet by J.E. Caldwell Ladies Platinum Diamond Manual Wristwatch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Art Deco lady's platinum diamond wristwatch by J.E. Caldwell. The original dial with black Roman numerals is signed "J.E. Caldwell " and has a border of round old cut diamon...
Diamond, Platinum
Genuine 18k Rolex Precision Watch. 18k YG Ladies 9127 Dainty 1940s Ladies Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k Yellow Gold Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1941 Dainty 16mm Case. Rolex Movement Ref. 9127. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism. Case is 1...
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Diamond White Gold 18K Wristwatch 1950S
By Rolex
Located in Geneva, CH
Rolex Diamond round and baguette cut on white gold 18K wristwatch. Circa 1950. Rolex. Numbered. Rolex Precisions. Total gross weight: 22.12 grams. We do not guarantee the functi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960's Piaget Ladies Vintage Backwind 18K White Gold & Diamond Watch - Minty
By Piaget
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
White Gold
Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch 1920s Swiss Mechanical Authentic 1920s Art Deco diamond ladies cocktail watch crafted in luxurious platinum. This elegant an...
Diamond, Platinum
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.