Vintage Rolex Orchid Diamonds Halo Set 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Classic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Tysons, VA
Rolex Orchid Diamonds - 6.1 inches length - 18K Yellow Gold - 53.8 Grams Circa 1975 Rolex Orchid, part of Rolex’s series of cocktail watches. u.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex circa 1975 Steel and 14 Karat Gold Ref 1675 GMT "Root Beer" Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1975 Rolex GMT, "Rootbeer" 40 MM Stainless Steel and 14K Yellow Gold Case, Original very slightly faded insert with a few very minor scuffs.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex circa 1975 Steel and 14 Karat Gold Ref 1675 GMT "Root Beer" Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1975 Rolex GMT, "Rootbeer" 40 MM Stainless Steel and 14K Yellow Gold Case, Original very slightly faded insert with a few very minor scuffs.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1975
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Serial number 4094280. Circa 1975. This is one of the first ones made with the hack feature.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Straight Hand Explorer II Sold by Joyeria Riviera circa 1975
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Absolutely one of the best orange hand ref. 1655 Explorer II we have ever seen, this watch has every detail spot on and absolutely no excuses. A true "Holy Grail" example! The lis...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel "Straight Hand" Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 1655 Circa 1975
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rolex stainless steel "straight hand" Explorer II wristwatch, Ref. 1655, Circa 1975.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Jubilee Bracelet Watch, circa 1975
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: 40mm X 43mm CIRCA: 1974/75 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perp...
Rolex 1975 GMT Root Beer Gold and Steel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1975 Rolex Reference 16750 GMT "RootBeer" Wrsit Watch, 39 M.M.
Gold, Steel
Vintage Rolex Orchid Diamonds Halo Set 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Classic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Tysons, VA
Rolex Orchid Diamonds - 6.1 inches length - 18K Yellow Gold - 53.8 Grams Circa 1975 Rolex Orchid, part of Rolex’s series of cocktail watches. u.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Rolex Tudor Prince Oysterdate "Ranger" Ref 9101/0 Automatic Watch, circa 1975
By Tudor
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Rarely Seen Rolex Prince OysterDate by Tudor "RANGER" Gents' Wristwatch, reference: 9101/0 Original factory polish. is an elegant & versatile vintage timepiece from 1975. Per...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch circa 1975
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Day-Date wristwatch, Ref. 1803, serial number 4.1 million, circa 1975. 36mm full-size man's model with fluted bezel, acrylic crystal and original champagne pie ...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Date Wristwatch Ref 1530 circa 1975
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rolex Date Ref. 1530 First case with sapphire crystal Case Stainless steel, screw back, sapphire crystal, screw-down crown, 36mm Movement Automatic, caliber 1570, date ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1975
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, Ref. 1016, serial number 4.0 million, circa 1975. 36mm case with original matte black dial with patinaed luminous indexes.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Double Red Seadweller Wristwatch Ref 1665 circa 1975
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Double Red Seadweller wristwatch, Ref. 1665, case serial number 4.1 million, circa 1975.
Rolex Rose Gold and Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch circa 1975
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel and rose gold full size man's Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 3.9 million, circa 1975. 36mm diameter case with fluted 14k rose gold bezel and very...
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263 circa 1975
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Cosmograph Wristwatch, Ref. 6263, serial number 4.0 million, circa 1975. 38mm diameter case with black tachometer bezel and acrylic crystal.
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Pink Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803 circa 1975
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k pink gold Day-Date wristwatch, Ref. 1803, serial 3.9 million, circa 1975. 36mm diameter full size model, smooth bezel, acrylic crystal, beautiful condition original silvere...
18k Gold
Rolex SS Oyster Perpetual Date circa 1975 Custom Kelly Green
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Oyster Perpetual Date ref #1500 34mm diameter smooth bezel case, serial #2.8 million circa 1971. Smooth bezel, custom colored Kelly green dial with applied silver indexes an...
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel GMT-Master Ref 1675
By Rolex
Located in Verona, IT
Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Rolex GMT-Master, Ref. 1975, circa 1977. With original bronze dial, rotating 24 hour bezel and stainless steel and gold Jubilee bracelet with depl...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$43,626Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond and Platinum Brooch by Cartier, Circa 1900
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A diamond and platinum brooch by Cartier, circa 1900. This elegant brooch by Cartier dates from the turn of the last century and is in beautiful condition for its age. The brooch t...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Trinity 18K Tri Color Trinity Round Dial 27mm 1990's Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in timeless elegance with the Ladies Cartier Trinity 2357, a stunning representation of our exquisite collection of pre-owned watches for sale. This watch exudes glamour and ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$7,299
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 26mm Steel Custom Turquoise Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 69174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. No original box and papers. Custom aftermarket dial. 1 year seller warranty. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 69174...
Steel
Cartier Ladies White Gold Diamond Baignoire Mini Bracelet Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Cartier ladies watch with diamonds set on the bezel and bracelet. Size 6 wrist with deployment buckle. Quartz. Watch face measures 24mm by 18mm.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Colisee Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Colisee collection Wrist Watch, 24 M.M 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, 3 row Diamond Pave Bezel and Diamond set Crown totaling approximately 2 Carats. Quartz movemen...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Cartier Mid Size Wrist Watch, 30 M.M. X 6 M.M thick 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Cartier Inc. 17 jewel mechanical, Manual wind movement. Silver Satin Dial with raised Gol...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date President Diamond Men's Watch 1803 Yellow Gold 18k Auto 1Yr Wnty
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: Day-Date President Model Number: 1803 Movement: Automatic Warranty: One Year Date: 1964 Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Aftermarket Champagne Diamond Metal Con...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Steel Custom Diamond Pink MOP Dial Ladies Automatic Watch 69174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Custom Diamond Bezel and Pink Mother of Pearl dial.
Steel
Cartier Tortue Watch with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds and a navy blue leather alligator strap. Signed by Cartier 28mm face Model #2644
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Blancpain Platinum Diamond Hidden Watch
By Blancpain
Located in New York, NY
A stunning display of brilliance, this exquisite bracelet features a lavish array of round diamonds meticulously set in a captivating cluster design. Each diamond sparkles with unmat...
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex Ladies Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone White MOP Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 26mm Custom White MOP Diamond Dial 8+2, Diamond/Emerald Bezel. Two Tone Watch with Jubilee Band 69173. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serv...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold 18K Wristwatch 1960S
By Patek Philippe
Located in Geneva, CH
Patek Philippe Wristwatch ref. 3503/5 in 18K Gold. CIRCA: 1967 CASE NUMBER: 2650836 MOVEMENT NUMBER: 1137844 REF.: 3503 CASE MATERIAL: 18K yellow gold CASE DIMENSIONS: 30.9 mm wide ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,500
W 3.63 in D 0.69 in L 2.57 in
Superb, Substantial Imperial Russian Gold Cabochon Sapphire Cigarette Case
Located in New York, NY
Fine, luxurious heavy antique Imperial Russian 14K yellow gold and cabochon sapphire cigarette case. 19th Century Exquisite workmanship, sophisticated design of undulating gold waves...
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
PRADA black CROCODILE leather ODETTE BANDOLIERA Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada Odette Crocodile Bandoliera shoulder bag in black croco leather. Its dual zip compartments are lined with smooth black lambskin and equipped with one slip pocket...
$28,400Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Baignoire Certified Mint Complete Set With Original Receipt White Gold
By Cartier
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Cartier MODEL: Baignoire REFRENCE: WB520009 CASE: 18k White Gold DIAL: Silver BAND: 18k White Gold MOVEMENT: Manual Mint condition, with receipt Accommodated with an up to d...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
Rolex Ladies President 179138 White Diamond Dial Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 179138 Serial: K556*** Year: 2005 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust President Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: Original...
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.