Rolex Vintage Datejust 36mm Silver Dial Yellow Gold Circa 1975 Reference 1601
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage Rolex Datejust reference 1601 featuring an attractive silver dial with applied yellow gold baton hour markers, luminous dots positioned around the bevelled outer edge and m...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini Ref. 3801 18K White Gold Manual Wind Watch Circa 1975 5-3/4" to 6"
By Rolex
Located in Richmond, CA
Fine vintage Rolex Cellini wristwatch crafted in solid 18K white gold, circa 1975, featuring an elegant cushion-form case with an integrated woven white-gold mesh bracelet.
18k Gold, White Gold
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
Vintage 1982 Ladies Rolex 6917 with Diamond Bezel 18k Yellow Gold Complete
By Rolex
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Complete with original box and papers. Vintage 6917 18k 1982 ladies Datejust with a diamond bezel. Crafted out of 18k yellow gold paired with a champagne dial and the iconic Presiden...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 18k SS 36mm 1980s Swiss Automatic RA799
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16013 automatic, c.1987, in excellent aesthetic and working condition. Verified authentic by a ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 18kt Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Mens Rolex- Datejust Date: 1972 36 mm Preowned Reference: 1600 18kt yellow and stainless steel
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Dial with Gold Baton Markers 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
$7,495 / set
Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust 16233 36mm Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16233 Serial: L88**** Year: 1989 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Jubilee Bezel: 18...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. #2604 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. # 2604, 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to be...
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 16233 Champagne Dial Watch in 18K Yellow Gold & Steel, 1990s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 16233 automatic two tone with a champagne sunburst dial from the early 90s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measurements include a...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
$18,150
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex President 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Watch 69178G Excellent
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. 100% original, Fully serviced and working perfectly. Impossible to find in this condition. Excellent condition. Comes with original box but no papers.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini 18K White Gold With Rare Blue Vignette Dial 1974
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex Cellini 18k White Gold Rare Blue Vignette Dial, Manual Wind, Made in Switzerland c.1974 Model: Cellini Year: c. 1974 Material: 18K White Gold Dial: Rare Blue Vignette ...
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Champagne Dial circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm "Lug Tip to ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. The watch shows minor signs of wear. No original box and paper. Comes with seller's box. Brand & Model Details: Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 69173 Model N...
Yellow Gold, Steel
$7,590
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Watch 79173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Model Number: 79173 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model: Rolex Datejust 7917...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Ladies Gold Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 179173
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Rolex Ladies Gold Steel Datejust Wristwatch ref 179173 with solid links and hidden fold over clasp in 18k yellow gold and steel. Model 179173. 18k yellow gold and steel Length:...
18k Gold, Steel, Yellow Gold
Retro Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lady's Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Lady's watch in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark. The case is rectangular, the bottom beige slightly pricked. The hands enamelled black. Marked Universal Geneve Swiss. On the back,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Two Tone Datejust with Exceptional Factory Original Dial circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone Solid Gold & Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Leng...
Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex 18K Gold DateJust 28mm Diamond Bezel & Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Perpetual DateJust with Aftermarket Diamond Wrist Watch. 28mm dial Rolex all 18k gold with vintage manual movement and the vintage oyster 18k bracelet and fold over cl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Gallery Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel Tank Watch T1386
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
An elegant Tiffany & Co. Gallery wristwatch featuring a rectangular stainless steel tank case set with a diamond bezel. The silver-tone guilloché dial displays bold openwork Arabic n...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
ANDRE MONIQUE vintage gold tone glass pearls beaded cha cha designer watch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed ANDRE MONIQUE • gold tone with glass stones and rhinestones • vintage designer watch / not tested if works, selling as is MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very g...
$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
1974 Vintage Rolex Cellini 18 Karat Yellow Gold Red Vignette Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Rolex Model: Cellini Year: 1974 Material: 18k Yellow Gold Dial: Red Vignette Movement: Manual Wind Case Measurement: 24mm Weight: 56.5 grams Size: Fits up to a 6" wrist Made i...
18k Gold, Yellow 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
Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Piaget Ladies Wrist Watch, 27 X 24 M.M. 2 Piece 18k Yellow Gold Oval case, Piaget Factory White Gold Diamond set Bezel totaling 1.20 Carats. Caliber 9P 17 Jewel, mechanic...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,900
Size: please refer to measurements
CLAIRE PETTIBONE 2015 Vanilla Cream Lace Bridal Gown Backless Wedding Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Claire Pettibone Romantique Collection 2015 Sample Wedding Dress Vanilla Cream Like with all lighter neutrals, sometimes this leans more yellow, and sometimes this leans more ivory B...
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
$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
$25,196Sale Price|30% Off
H 6 in D 2 in L 7.5 in
Chanel Brown Alligator Octagon Cross Body Flap Bag with Gold Hardware, 1989.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Brown Alligator Octagon Cross Body Flap Bag with Gold Hardware, 1989. Exceptional and rare, this highly sought after piece of Chanel history was produced between 1989 - 1990 b...
Chanel Matte Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Matte Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag Matte green iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and champagne gold hardware. Double front flap and signature 'CC' turn...
Alexander McQueen Gown The Cosmic Rain Dress Embroidery Corset
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking Alexander Mcqueen Corset Gown. Cosmic rain, comet and astral crystal embroideries are hand-sewn to this stunnig evening gown. Powder blue Paris net bustier dress featuri...
MUGLER Crystal Teardrop Corset Top Rhinestone Corsage
By Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Spectacular Mugler Teardrop Corset Top. The beautiful piece showcases Thierry Mugler's signature blend of bold structure and feminine elegance. Crafted in a delicate powder blue, the...
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.