Rolex Submariner 116659SABR
Unavailable|$190,365
Rolex Submariner 116659SABR
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
display with long-lasting blue luminescence CERTIFICATION Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex
Unavailable|$190,365
Rolex Submariner 116659SABR
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
display with long-lasting blue luminescence CERTIFICATION Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex
Unavailable|$198,583
Rolex Daytona 116568BR
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
snailed small counters CERTIFICATION Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)
Unavailable|$161,605 / item
Rolex Daytona 116508 Green
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Chromalight display with longlasting blue luminescence CERTIFICATION Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex
Unavailable|$97,237
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116505
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
CERTIFICATION Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)
Unavailable|$132,845
2022 Rolex Daytona 116505
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
small counters CERTIFICATION Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)
Unavailable|$6,000
Rolex Oysterquartz Datejust Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oysterquartz Datejust 17000. Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel. 36mm case. Comes with Diamond
Diamond, White Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$72,578 / item
2022 Rolex Daytona 116500LN-0001
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
CERTIFICATION Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)
Unavailable|$5,250
Rolex Date4794, Black Dial Certified Authentic
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Perpetual Date Chronometer is perfect for the polished and dapper man. BRAND: Rolex. MODEL: 15233. COUNTRY
Unavailable|$20,543 / item
2022 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 126000 Tiffany Blue
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Chromalight display with long-lasting blue luminescence CERTIFICATION Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex
Unavailable|$14,754
Rolex Submariner Ref. 5512 Steel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
, screw-down crown, d=40mm MOVEMENT caliber Rolex 1570, automatic, chronometer DIAL original
Unavailable|$14,754
Rolex GMT Ref. 1675 Steel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
bezel, screw-down crown, d=40mm MOVEMENT caliber Rolex 1570, automatic, chronometer, 24-hour
Unavailable|$17,421
Rolex GMT Ref. 1675 Steel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
=40mm MOVEMENT caliber Rolex 1570, automatic, hack seconds, chronometer, 24-hour-indicator, date
Unavailable|$25,610 / item
2020 Rolex GMT-Master II 126710BLRO Pepsi
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
luminescence CERTIFICATION Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing) CERTIFICATION
Unavailable|$65,737 / item
Rolex Day-Date 40 Anniversary Green 228235
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
CERTIFICATION Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)
Unavailable|$38,347
Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 126710BLRO
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
CERTIFICATION Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)
Unavailable|$65,737
2022 Rolex GMT-Master II 126715CHNR-0001
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)
Unavailable|$3,850
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Automatic Wristwatch, 1980s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Certified Chronometer Movement Acrylic Crystal From Early 1980's Comes Fitted on a Rolex Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$5,250
Rolex Date 15223, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Perpetual Date Chronometer is perfect for the polished and dapper man. BRAND: Rolex. MODEL: 15233. COUNTRY
Unavailable|$50,672 / item
2021 Rolex Day-Date 228238-0006 Roman Numaral
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
-colour DIAL Champagne-colour CERTIFICATION Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after
Unavailable|$25,480
Rolex yellow gold Datejust automatic Wristwatch Ref. 178238
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rolex caliber 2235, automatic, chronometer, date DIAL diamond dial BRACELET President bracelet
Unavailable|$146,540 / item
2022 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116505-0014 Metorite Dial
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
(COSC + Rolex certification after casing) CERTIFICATION Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex
Unavailable|$37,805
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16520
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
, screw-down push-buttons, W series, d=40mm MOVEMENT caliber Rolex 4030, automatic, chronometer
Unavailable|$8,521
Rolex Datejust 36mm in steel and with grey Dial
By Rolex
Located in Paris, IDF
first automatic Rolex watch certified as a chronometer to feature a date window
Unavailable|$112,986
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Oyster 116508 Black Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Oyster, 40 MM, YELLOW GOLD The Cosmograph Daytona, introduced in 1963, was
Unavailable|$88,328
2022 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Oyster 116508 Black Dial
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
CERTIFICATION Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)
Unavailable|$57,863 / item
2022 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 228235
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
MOVEMENT Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding CALIBRE 3255, Manufacture Rolex PRECISION -2/+2 sec/day
Unavailable|$8,521
Rolex Datejust 36mm in steel and sunburst grey dial
By Rolex
Located in Paris, IDF
first automatic Rolex watch certified as a chronometer to feature a date window
Unavailable|$5,100
ROLEX SS BUBBLEBACK CALIFORNIA DIAL “Oyster Perpetual, Chronom."
By Rolex
Located in New York City, NY
Up for sale is a ROLEX- REF. 2940 – BUBBLEBACK CALIFORNIA DIAL Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual
Unavailable|$5,169
Rolex Datejust 79174 Blue Vignette Diamond Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
, Stainless steel case back. Automatic self-winding chronometer movement. Original Rolex Box & Papers
Unavailable|$67,038 / item
Rolex Day-Date 40 228235 Chocolate Diamond Baguette Dial
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
diamonds CERTIFICATION Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing) CERTIFICATION
Unavailable|$26,072
Rolex White Gold Daytona The Beach Wristwatch Ref 116519
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
, screw-down crown, screw-down push-buttons, Y serial no., D=40mm MOVEMENT caliber Rolex 4130
Unavailable|$20,502
Rolex White Gold Day Date automatic Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
crown, d=36mm MOVEMENT caliber Rolex 1555, automatic, chronometer, day date BRACELET President
Unavailable|$21,925
Rolex Yellow Gold Oysterquartz Day Date Wristwatch Ref 19028
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
, sapphire crystal, screw-down crown, "Pyramid" bezel, R serie, 36mm Movement-Caliber Rolex 5055, quartz
Unavailable|$19,317
Rolex Yellow Gold Day Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
crown, no. 3.4 mio, d=36mm MOVEMENT caliber Rolex 1556, automatic, chronometer, day date DIAL
Unavailable|$54,718 / item
Rolex Sky-Dweller White Gold Case Ivory Dial 326939
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
via perpetual rotor. Superlative chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing). Power reserve
White Gold
Unavailable|$136,953 / item
2021 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 228235 Pave
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)
Unavailable|$13,036
Rolex Pink Gold Day Date Wristwatch Ref 1803 Circa 1960
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
glass, screw-down crown, d=36mm Movement - Caliber Rolex 1555, automatic, chronometer, day date
Unavailable|$11,851
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Daytona Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16523
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
, screw-down push-buttons, L -series, d=40mm MOVEMENT caliber Rolex 4030 (Zenith), automatic
Unavailable|$28,032 / item
Rolex Yacht-Master II, Stainless Steel, Ref# 116680, Unworn Watch, 2022
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing) All our timepieces are original and authentic.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual Solid Yellow Gold Watch with Sapphire Blue Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Watch: Brand: Rolex Style: Oyster Perpetual Superlative Chronometer Dial: Sapphire Blue w/ Gold
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 36mm in steel and sunburst grey "sigma" 18k white gold dial
By Rolex
Located in Paris, IDF
first automatic Rolex watch certified as a chronometer to feature a date window
Unavailable|$36,000 / item
Rolex GMT-Master II Batman Batgirl Jubilee Men's Watch 126710blnr
Located in New York, NY
-winding automatic COSC Superlative Chronometer Rolex manufacture caliber 3285 movements with a 70-hour
Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$8,250
Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Oversize Watch, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Automatic Watch Rare Factory Champagne T Swiss T Dial with
18k Gold
Unavailable|$8,250
Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Oversize Watch, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Automatic Watch Rare Factory Champagne T Swiss T Dial with
18k Gold
Unavailable|$16,229
Rolex Precision Gold Wristwatch c1947
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
) precision lever escapement, chronometer, movement with Superbalance. Movement marked Rolex, Chronometer
Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$10,500
Very Rare Rolex Ref. 1530 , Color Change Dial
By Rolex
Located in Munich, DE
One of the rarest watches made by Rolex. Chronometer self-winding inside the case Rolex later used
Very Rare Rolex Ref. 1630 Automatic Movement in Quartz Case
By Rolex
Located in Munich, DE
One of the rarest watches made by Rolex. Chronometer self-winding inside the case Rolex later used
1997 Rolex Daytona in 18 Karat Gold & Stainless Steel with Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
grade Rolex chronometer rated chronograph movement which has a Zenith base calibre. The timepiece is
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
ROLEX Rare Yellow Gold Wristwatch Made for Afghan Royalty
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Extremely unusual Rolex chronometer watch, made for the Afghan royal family. Crafted of 18k yellow
1938 Rolex Early Oyster Chronometer Vintage Mens Midsize Watch - 18K Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1938 ROLEX Early Oyster Chronometer Vintage Mens Midsize Watch - 18K Gold Very Fine & Rare - All
18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Superlative Chronometer
By Rolex
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
ROLEX Oyster Perpetual date. Superlative chronometer. Officially certified. Circa 90 Steel, Oyster
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback Chronometer California Dial
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
ROLEX REF. 3458 BUBBLE BACK.STAINLESS STEEL BEAUTIFULL PATINA Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Chronometer
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Date Chronometer Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
chronometer wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Case: three-body, polished and
Stainless Steel
Rolex Gold OysterQuartz Day-Date Chronometer Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
quartz wristwatch with day & date, 18Kt yellow gold Rolex link bracelet with concealed deployant clasp
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Nickel Sporting Prince Chronometer Travel Clock
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Nickel Sporting Prince Chronometer Travel Clock 1561, silvered dial with index batons and arabic
Other
Rolex Prince "Railway" Chronometer Watch 9K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare Rolex Prince "Railway" watch. This model was given this name due to the fact that
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust II Automatic Chronometer Men's Watch 116334
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
A fancy men's watch that wears well given its timeless design. This Rolex Datejust II Ref.116334
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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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.
These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.