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14k Yellow Gold Rolex Circa 1955 Precision Watch Hand Wound Cal. 1210 Movement
14k Yellow Gold Rolex Circa 1955 Precision Watch Hand Wound Cal. 1210 Movement

14k Yellow Gold Rolex Circa 1955 Precision Watch Hand Wound Cal. 1210 Movement

By Rolex

Located in Providence, RI

This vintage Rolex wristwatch is a classic example of mid-century elegance, featuring a 14k yellow gold case that exudes a refined and timeless aesthetic. The case is slim, round, an...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision Stainless Steel Midsize Watch Ref 6266
Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision Stainless Steel Midsize Watch Ref 6266

Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision Stainless Steel Midsize Watch Ref 6266

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Original stainless steel screw back Oyster case 30mm x 36mm; Triple signed, inside back ref 6266.Refinished silver dial with applied silver indices, date aperture at 3. stainless ste...

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Pocket Watch 9165. Antique Rolex Precision 9165 Circa 1952
Rolex Pocket Watch 9165. Antique Rolex Precision 9165 Circa 1952

Rolex Pocket Watch 9165. Antique Rolex Precision 9165 Circa 1952

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Vintage Rolex Pocket Watch. Precision Ref: 9165 Circa 1952 Please refer to pictures to see the movement.

Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Royalite Watch 2280 Circa 1939
Vintage Rolex Royalite Watch 2280 Circa 1939

Vintage Rolex Royalite Watch 2280 Circa 1939

By Rolex

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Vintage Rolex Royalite Watch 2280 Circa 1939 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being offered for sale.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 1601 Serpico y Laino Dial Circa 1962
Rolex Datejust 1601 Serpico y Laino Dial Circa 1962

Rolex Datejust 1601 Serpico y Laino Dial Circa 1962

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional vintage circa 1962 Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 is a highly collectible example distinguished by its rare double-signed Serpico y Laino dial.

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold "President" Day-Date circa
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold "President" Day-Date circa

Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold "President" Day-Date circa

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Day-Date / Reference 1803 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1974 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm "Lug Tip to Lug...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Rolex Watch Presentation Box, Circa 1930s to 1950s
Vintage Rolex Watch Presentation Box, Circa 1930s to 1950s

Vintage Rolex Watch Presentation Box, Circa 1930s to 1950s

By Rolex

Located in Braintree, GB

A vintage Rolex watch presentation box dating circa 1930s to 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Modern Boxes and Cases

Materials

Other

Rolex Daytona Blue Cosmograph Ref. #6239, Circa 1966
Rolex Daytona Blue Cosmograph Ref. #6239, Circa 1966

Rolex Daytona Blue Cosmograph Ref. #6239, Circa 1966

By Rolex

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Vintage Rolex Daytona Blue Cosmograph 6239 Circa 1966 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being offered for sale.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Vintage Oyster Perpetual 18K Yellow Gold 34mm 6564 Circa 1956
Rolex Vintage Oyster Perpetual 18K Yellow Gold 34mm 6564 Circa 1956

Rolex Vintage Oyster Perpetual 18K Yellow Gold 34mm 6564 Circa 1956

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A rare vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 6564, an exceptional yellow gold timepiece featuring a rare hobnail-patterned dial with applied gold faceted baton indices and a raise...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Orange Dial circa, circa 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Orange Dial circa, circa 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Orange Dial circa, circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diamete...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Chromium Marconi Hermetic Manual Wind Watch, circa 1930s
Rolex Chromium Marconi Hermetic Manual Wind Watch, circa 1930s

Rolex Chromium Marconi Hermetic Manual Wind Watch, circa 1930s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex / Marconi STYLE / REFERENCE: Hermetic METAL / MATERIAL: Chromium CIRCA: 1930's DIMENSIONS: Length 35mm X Diameter 29mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Original Dial Bubble Back circa 1940s
Rolex Stainless Steel Original Dial Bubble Back circa 1940s

Rolex Stainless Steel Original Dial Bubble Back circa 1940s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: "Bubble Back" / Oyster Perpetual METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / Yellow Gold Bezel DIMENSIONS: Length 39mm X Diameter 33...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Rolex Rose Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Watch, circa 1956
Rolex Rose Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Watch, circa 1956

Rolex Rose Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Watch, circa 1956

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 6305/1 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel w/ Rose Gold Bezel DIMENSIONS: Length 42mm X Diameter 34mm CIRC...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Rare Circa 1920’s Woman’s Rolex Watch Box Presentation Case
Rare Circa 1920’s Woman’s Rolex Watch Box Presentation Case

Rare Circa 1920’s Woman’s Rolex Watch Box Presentation Case

By Rolex

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This vintage 1920’s intricate designed pressboard watch box is in excellent condition and is made with meticulous craftsmanship. Beautifully embossed top, reminiscent of tooled leath...

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Unique Red Dial circa, 1970's
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Unique Red Dial circa, 1970's

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Unique Red Dial circa, 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 40mm "Lug Tip to ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Two Tone Datejust with Rare Polished Bezel circa, 1964
Rolex Two Tone Datejust with Rare Polished Bezel circa, 1964

Rolex Two Tone Datejust with Rare Polished Bezel circa, 1964

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1600 METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone Solid Gold & Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1964 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Bubble Back S.S., Circa 1948
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Bubble Back S.S., Circa 1948

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Bubble Back S.S., Circa 1948

By Rolex

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Bubble Back Ref. 2940 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being offered for sale. S...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Finished Dial, circa 1960's
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Finished Dial, circa 1960's

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Finished Dial, circa 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36m...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Finished Dial, circa 1960's
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Finished Dial, circa 1960's

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Finished Dial, circa 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36m...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer With Box and Papers, circa 1999
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer With Box and Papers, circa 1999

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer With Box and Papers, circa 1999

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Explorer / Reference 14270 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1999 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter 35mm...

Category

1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Finished Dial, circa 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Finished Dial, circa 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Finished Dial, circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 44mm X Diameter 36mm CIRCA: 1...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Wristwatch with Original Black Dial, circa 1960's
Rolex Stainless Steel Wristwatch with Original Black Dial, circa 1960's

Rolex Stainless Steel Wristwatch with Original Black Dial, circa 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 3...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Celebration" Dial circa 1960's
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Celebration" Dial circa 1960's

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Celebration" 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 42mm "Lug Tip to ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Finished Dial, Circa 1960's
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Finished Dial, Circa 1960's

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Finished Dial, Circa 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: 44mm X 36mm CIRCA: 1960's MOVEMENT ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm "Lug Tip to Lu...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm "Lug Tip to Lu...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm "Lug Tip to Lu...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Celebration" Dial circa 1960's
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Celebration" Dial circa 1960's

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Celebration" 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 42mm "Lug Tip to ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Celebration" Dial circa 1960's
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Celebration" Dial circa 1960's

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Celebration" 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 42mm "Lug Tip to ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Kama Sutra Dial circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm "Lug Tip to Lu...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 179178, circa 2002
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 179178, circa 2002

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 179178, circa 2002

By Rolex

Located in Stamford, CT

Rolex lady's 18k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 179178, circa 2002, cream-colored textured dial with gold Roman numerals.

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Unique Dark Blue Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Unique Dark Blue Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Unique Dark Blue Dial circa 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 42mm "Lug Tip to ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking Original Dial Manual Watch, circa 1952
Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking Original Dial Manual Watch, circa 1952

Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking Original Dial Manual Watch, circa 1952

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 3/4 Size Precision / Oyster Speedking METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA: 1953 DIMENSIONS: Length 36mm X Diameter 30mm M...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Dial circa, 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Dial circa, 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Dial circa, 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 5500 / 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Dia...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Dial circa, 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Dial circa, 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Dial circa, 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 42mm X Diameter 3...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Champagne Dial circa, 1960's
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Champagne Dial circa, 1960's

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 42mm X Diameter 3...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Classic Oysterdate with Original Dial, circa 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Classic Oysterdate with Original Dial, circa 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Classic Oysterdate with Original Dial, circa 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 42mm x Diameter ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Persian Numbers circa, 1960's
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Persian Numbers circa, 1960's

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Persian Numbers 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 / 70's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diame...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Two Tone Datejust with Original Dial & Two Straps circa, 1971
Rolex Two Tone Datejust with Original Dial & Two Straps circa, 1971

Rolex Two Tone Datejust with Original Dial & Two Straps circa, 1971

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Two tone CIRCA / YEAR: 1971 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" X ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Champagne Dial circa, 1960's
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Champagne Dial circa, 1960's

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 ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Rare Black Dial circa, 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36m...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Yellow Dial circa, 1960's
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Yellow Dial circa, 1960's

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Yellow 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 43mm X Diameter 3...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Yellow Dial circa, 1960's
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Yellow Dial circa, 1960's

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Yellow 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 43mm X Diameter 3...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Factory Original Charcoal Dial circa, 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Factory Original Charcoal Dial circa, 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Factory Original Charcoal Dial circa, 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36m...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Blue circa, 1960 / 70's
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Blue circa, 1960 / 70's

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Blue circa, 1960 / 70's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Navy Blue Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Navy Blue Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Navy Blue Dial circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm "Lug Tip to L...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Navy Blue Dial circa 1960's
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Navy Blue Dial circa 1960's

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Navy Blue Dial circa 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm "Lug Tip to L...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Factory Original Charcoal Dial circa, 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Factory Original Charcoal Dial circa, 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Factory Original Charcoal Dial circa, 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36m...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Dark Blue Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Dark Blue Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Dark Blue Dial circa 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 42mm "Lug Tip to ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King with Custom Orange Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King with Custom Orange Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King with Custom Orange Dial circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 / 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm "Lug Ti...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Made Purple Dial circa, 1970's
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Made Purple Dial circa, 1970's

Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Made Purple Dial circa, 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 35m...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Mickey" Dial circa 1960's
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Mickey" Dial circa 1960's

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Mickey" 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 "Lug Tip to Lug T...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Rare Blue Vignette Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Rare Blue Vignette Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Rare Blue Vignette Dial circa 1970's

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Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm "Lug Tip to Lu...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Rare Blue Vignette Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Rare Blue Vignette Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Rare Blue Vignette Dial circa 1970's

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Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm "Lug Tip to Lu...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Mickey" Dial circa 1960's
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Mickey" Dial circa 1960's

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Mickey" Dial circa 1960's

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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 "Lug Tip to Lug T...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

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Rolex Submariner, 5513, Circa 1978
Rolex Submariner, 5513, Circa 1978

Rolex Submariner, 5513, Circa 1978

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H 1.58 in Dm 1.58 in

Rolex Submariner, 5513, Circa 1978

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Located in Los Gatos, CA

Rolex Submariner (5513) with nice patina from 1978. Stainless steel.

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Vintage 1970s Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Quartz, Circa 1985
Rolex Datejust Quartz, Circa 1985

Rolex Datejust Quartz, Circa 1985

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Located in New Orleans, LA

This two-tone Rolex Datejust is rare due to its quartz movement. This watch is crafted from stainless steel and 18 karat yellow gold. It features a blue dial with gold markers and a ...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster, circa 1955
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster, circa 1955

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster, circa 1955

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W 0.91 in L 1.23 in

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster, circa 1955

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Oyster reference# 6480, serial# 94,xxx circa 1955.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch circa 2000s
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch circa 2000s

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch circa 2000s

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex, 18k Yellow Gold; 36 mm; Black Dial; Automatic Movement; circa 2000s

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex White Gold Cellini Cestello Wristwatch circa 2001
Rolex White Gold Cellini Cestello Wristwatch circa 2001

Rolex White Gold Cellini Cestello Wristwatch circa 2001

By Rolex

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Visit MatterLA.com for more jewelry and accessories. This is a classic, masculine watch from 2001. It's in really good shape. This is a man's watch, but I know lots of women who w...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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White Gold

Rolex Platinum Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 118206 circa 2005
Rolex Platinum Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 118206 circa 2005

Rolex Platinum Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 118206 circa 2005

By Rolex

Located in Paris, FR

Rolex platinum Day-Date self-winding wristwatch with silvered dial, circa 2005.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Rolex Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1956
Rolex Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1956

Rolex Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1956

By Rolex

Located in Paris, FR

Rolex 18k Rose Gold Datejust wristwatch, self-winding with date.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Rose Gold Day-Date II Wristwatch circa 2000s
Rolex Rose Gold Day-Date II Wristwatch circa 2000s

Rolex Rose Gold Day-Date II Wristwatch circa 2000s

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 18k rose gold Day-Date II Wristwatch; 41mm; Automatic Movement; Roman Numeral Markers; Fluted Bezel.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Zephyr Wristwatch Ref 1008 circa 1968
Rolex Yellow Gold Zephyr Wristwatch Ref 1008 circa 1968

Rolex Yellow Gold Zephyr Wristwatch Ref 1008 circa 1968

By Rolex

Located in Paris, FR

Rolex 14k yellow gold self-winding Zephyr wristwatch with 14k yellow gold bracelet. Accompanied by the original paper and COSC.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Rolex Midsize Oyster Perpetual Ref 67514, circa 1995
Rolex Midsize Oyster Perpetual Ref 67514, circa 1995

Rolex Midsize Oyster Perpetual Ref 67514, circa 1995

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Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex midsize Oyster Perpetual ref 67514, circa 1995 featuring a 31mm diameter Oyster case with 18K white gold fluted bezel and sapphire crystal.

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Lady Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 76080, circa 1998
Lady Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 76080, circa 1998

Lady Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 76080, circa 1998

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Lady Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetualref 76080 serial# A9 circa 1998.

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Ref# 1601 Stainless Steel, circa 1960
Rolex Datejust Ref# 1601 Stainless Steel, circa 1960

Rolex Datejust Ref# 1601 Stainless Steel, circa 1960

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Datejust ref 1601 serial# 1.0 million circa 1960.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Ref 16610 Tropical Tritium, circa 1990
Rolex Submariner Ref 16610 Tropical Tritium, circa 1990

Rolex Submariner Ref 16610 Tropical Tritium, circa 1990

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A great looking circa 1990 Rolex Submariner ref# 16610 with lightly patina’d luminous tritium indexes, matching patina’d tritium hands, and matching lightly patina’d pearl.

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare Rolex James Bond Submariner circa 1966 Watch Ref. #5513
Rare Rolex James Bond Submariner circa 1966 Watch Ref. #5513

Rare Rolex James Bond Submariner circa 1966 Watch Ref. #5513

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rare ROLEX James Bond Submariner C. 1966 Watch Ref. #5513 Rolex has consistently exceeded expectations with phenomenal products, and there is no exception for this vintage circa 196...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Rose Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 6611B circa 1950s
Rolex Rose Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 6611B circa 1950s

Rolex Rose Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 6611B circa 1950s

By Rolex

Located in Paris, FR

Rolex 18k rose gold Day-Dare wristwatch, Ref 6611B, circa 1950s, self winding movement, 18k rose gold bracelet.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 16570 circa 2003
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 16570 circa 2003

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 16570 circa 2003

By Rolex

Located in Buffalo Grove, IL

Brand: Rolex Movement: Automatic Model: Explorer II Model number: 16570 Serial number: F582515 Case diameter: 40mm Case material: Stainless steel Dial: Black Crystal: Sapphi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Manual Wind Model, circa 1955
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Manual Wind Model, circa 1955

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Manual Wind Model, circa 1955

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Oyster reference# 6480, serial# 94,xxx circa 1955.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Lady Rolex Datejust Ref 79160 Stainless Steel, circa 2003
Lady Rolex Datejust Ref 79160 Stainless Steel, circa 2003

Lady Rolex Datejust Ref 79160 Stainless Steel, circa 2003

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Lady Rolex Datejust ref 179160 stainless steel 26mm diameter case with smooth domed bezel and sapphire crystal. Custom made pink diamond dial with sweep second hand and date at 3 o’...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex yellow gold stainless steel Jubilee Diamond Dial wristwatch, circa 2001
Rolex yellow gold stainless steel Jubilee Diamond Dial wristwatch, circa 2001

Rolex yellow gold stainless steel Jubilee Diamond Dial wristwatch, circa 2001

By Rolex

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Silvered jubilee diamond dial. Pre-owned Circa 2001 Ref #79173 Serial# K7036_ _

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT Master 18k YG Black Dial Rare Vintage circa 1981 Model
Rolex GMT Master 18k YG Black Dial Rare Vintage circa 1981 Model

Rolex GMT Master 18k YG Black Dial Rare Vintage circa 1981 Model

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Specifications of Watch Designer: Rolex Style: GMT Master, Ref. 16758 Year: Circa 1981 Dial: Black Dial Case: 18k Yellow Gold Closure: 18k Yellow Gold Rolex Jubilee Bracelet Crystal:...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

ROLEX Lady's Platinum and Diamond Bracelet Watch Circa 1960s
ROLEX Lady's Platinum and Diamond Bracelet Watch Circa 1960s

ROLEX Lady's Platinum and Diamond Bracelet Watch Circa 1960s

By Rolex

Located in New York City, NY

Case: platinum with the entire bracelet set with diamonds, the front cover hinged and set with diamonds in a fancy design, snap on case back. Dial: Silvered with applied white gold...

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Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Airking Ref 14000 Antique Rose Explorer Dial, circa 2000
Rolex Airking Ref 14000 Antique Rose Explorer Dial, circa 2000

Rolex Airking Ref 14000 Antique Rose Explorer Dial, circa 2000

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Airking ref 14000 serial #P5 circa 2000. Featuring 34mm diameter stainless steel case with smooth bezel and sapphire crystal.

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bombe Ref 1011, circa 1960
Rolex 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bombe Ref 1011, circa 1960

Rolex 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bombe Ref 1011, circa 1960

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Oyster Perpetual so called “Bombe” model 14K gold ref # 1010 serial# 529,xxx circa 1960.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Date with White Face on Black Strap, circa 1988
Rolex Date with White Face on Black Strap, circa 1988

Rolex Date with White Face on Black Strap, circa 1988

By Rolex

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Rolex Date model has a simple design that is just as chic and modern today as it was in 1988. This watch is crafted from Rolex Oyster steel and is displayed on a genuine crocodi...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 Gray Dial, circa 1970
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 Gray Dial, circa 1970

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 Gray Dial, circa 1970

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 serial # 2.7 million circa 1970.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Pink Gold Day Date Wristwatch Ref 1803 Circa 1960
Rolex Pink Gold Day Date Wristwatch Ref 1803 Circa 1960

Rolex Pink Gold Day Date Wristwatch Ref 1803 Circa 1960

By Rolex

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Rolex Day Date Ref. 1803 First generation Swiss dial Case - Screwed case, pink-gold, acrylic glass, screw-down crown, d=36mm Movement - Caliber Rolex 1555, automatic, chronom...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Rolex Circa For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact rolex circa you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Stainless Steel, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect rolex circa among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Take a look at a rolex circa featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Finding a rolex circa for sale for men should be easy, but there are 286 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Rolex Circa?

The price for a rolex circa starts at $950 and tops out at $250,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $5,436.

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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