Rolex. A Rare Gold $20 Coin Watch C1970
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rolex Rare Gold Pre Cellini Twenty Dollar Coin Watch, C1970. Dial: The original champagne dial
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
Rolex. A Rare Gold $20 Coin Watch C1970
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rolex Rare Gold Pre Cellini Twenty Dollar Coin Watch, C1970. Dial: The original champagne dial
Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
Rolex Cellini A Rare $20 Gold Coin Watch 1991
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rolex Cellini Rare Gold Twenty Dollar Coin Watch, C1991. Dial: The original champagne dial with
18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Rare Vintage Semi Bubble Back Oyster Perpetual Coin Edge Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
applied hour markers, a fixed 18k yellow gold coin edge bezel, a very rare original 18k yellow gold
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX Pink Gold 'Coin-Edge' Chronograph Ref. 4062
By Rolex
Located in New York City, NY
This is a Rolex 18k Pink Gold “Coin-Edge” , "Chronograph, Anti-magnétique", Ref. 4062. Made in the
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Twenty Dollar Coin Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Twenty Dollar Coin Watch - Manual winding. 18K Yellow gold coin case ( 34mm
Yellow Gold
Rolex Vintage Precision 9ct Coin Edged Honeycomb Dial
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare vintage Rolex Precision in 9 carat yellow gold. Features a rare silver honeycomb dial with
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Rolex Cellini Twenty Dollar Gold Coin Watch C1995
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare, Rolex Cellini Twenty Dollar 24ct & 18ct yellow gold coin watch, C1995. Dial: The original
18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini. A Rare Gold Twenty Dollar Coin Watch C1990
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare, Rolex Cellini Twenty Dollar 24ct & 18ct yellow gold coin watch, C1990. Dial: The original
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Chronograph Coin Edge Vintage Gold Silver Dial 4062 Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
"coin edge" case, a brand new brown leather strap (not by Rolex) with an original gold plated
18k Gold
Rolex Rare Vintage Semi Bubble Back Oyster Perpetual Coin Edge Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
, silvered dial with applied hour markers, a fixed 18k yellow gold coin edge bezel, a very rare original 18k
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 114210 Air King Automatic 2000s Swiss RA449B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, hands and dial in excellent condition. Sapphire crystal. Original Rolex crown. Coin edged bezel on
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 114210 Air King Automatic 2000s Swiss RA449
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
second hand, hands and dial in excellent condition. Sapphire crystal. Original Rolex crown. Coin edged
Stainless Steel
ROLEX 100 Francs Concealed Gold Coin Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and unusual 18K yellow gold pocket watch by Rolex. It's cleverly concealed within a 100 Francs
18k Gold
Rolex Cellini Rare Vintage Twenty Dollar Gold Coin Watch C1991
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex Cellini A Rare Vintage Twenty Dollar Gold Coin Watch C1991. Dial: An original condition
Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Eagle Gold Coin Rolex Style Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
American Eagle Gold Coin Rolex Style Ring in 14k Yellow Gold. The ring contains one $5 American
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini Yellow Gold $20 Coin (dated 1906)- Pocket Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York City, NY
Up for sale is a Rolex Cellini $20 Coin -pocket watch - Lady Liberty 18k yellow gold coin dated
Sold
W 1.3 in Dm 1.3 in L 1.62 in
Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Coin Edge Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel and rose gold dress model wristwatch with coin edge case, circa 1940s. 33 X
Stainless Steel, Rose Gold
Vintage Illinois Gold-Filled Pocket Watch
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Illinois gold-filled pocket watch. Open face, Size 12, Model 117 jewel double roller mechanism, 3/4 plate. Crown time set. Serial number 4067885, made in 1923. Fancy Octagon case and...
Gold-filled
Hamilton Brass Pocket Watch with Display Back
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy seeing the craftsmanship in this Hamilton 917 Brass Pocket Watch, expertly restored with a unique display back allowing the intricate parts of this timepiece to be viewed. Meas...
Brass
Antique American Waltham Watch Co. Circa 1901 Brass Pocket Watch W Display Back
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy viewing the beautiful acid etched 15 jewel movement through the added display skeleton backside as this classic 1901 American Waltham Pocket Watch Model 1894 ticks away time. ...
Brass
Movado St.Christopher Coin Watch Sterling Silver Retailed By Turler
By Movado
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
An unusual sterling silver coin watch by Movado ca' 1950's-60's. Dial double signed by Turler-the famed Swiss retailer. Saint Christopher was a patron saint of travellers.
Sterling Silver
Eighteen Karat Gold Coin-Form Watch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Eighteen Karat Gold Coin-Form Watch Cover embossed with the head of Lady Liberty her crown embossed with the word Sovereign, milled band with concealed catch, dial signed Benrus di...
Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Vintage Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Pocket Watch, 45 M.M. X 9 M.M. thick 18K Yellow Gold 3 piece hinged case with Gold inside Dust cover. 18 Jewel mechanical, Manual wind nickle lever movemen...
18k Gold
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
$119,997Sale Price|40% Off
Rolex 86285 Datejust Master Piece All Factory Diamond Watch 18 Karat in Stock
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex Case Material: 18k Rose Gold Case Diameter: 39mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: All Diamond 18k Rose gold Dial: All Diamond dial with rose gold Roman numerals. Date ca...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold|$33,417
H 2.68 in W 1.86 in D 0.48 in
Lieutenant Colonel Owned Patek Philippe 1906 18ct Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original 1906 Patek Philippe 18ct gold pocket watch with archive extract detailing the movement and origins of the piece which was retailed th...
Gold, 18k Gold
$48,000
Rolex x Loree Rodkin Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date crafted in 18k yellow gold, customised by jewellery designer Loree Rodkin. The watch features a champagne dial with baton hour markers, day aperture...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Diamond Sapphire Spots Onyx and Emerald Eyed Panther Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The famed Jeanne Toussaint Panther designs worn by the Duchess of Windsor and Barbara Hutton and otherr iconic Cartier clients Platinum diamond, sapphire, emerald eyes and onyx nose ...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Sapphire, Platinum
$1,157
Antique Pocket Watch
Located in Geneva, CH
Pocket watch in gilded metal. Height: 6.80 centimeters. We do not guarantee the functioning of this watch.
$232,500Sale Price|70% Off
NWT $775, 000 18KT Gold Rare Fancy Paraiba Natural Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Important 18KT White Gold Paraiba Diamond Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace. Necklace is comprised of Finely Set Glittering Gorgeous Rare Important Paraiba adorned...
Diamond, Sapphire, Paraiba, Gold
Cartier Rare King George VI Gold Five Pound Coin Watch C1937
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Cartier. A Rare and Highly Important King George VI Gold Five Pound Coin Watch, C1937. Dial: The plain silver dial signed Cartier with black Roman numerals and outer minute track wi...
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Custom Fully Iced Out Blue Dial Watch 126300
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Custom diamonds totaling approximately 14.75cttw Color: G-H Clarity: VS-SI. Brand & Model Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 126300 Model Number: 126300 Specifications ...
Steel
FORMS GRS Certified Fancy Sapphire Diamond Necklace Cuff Demi-Parure Suite
Located in New York, NY
This necklace and cuff bracelet demi-parure suite presented together are a striking juxtaposition of hyper-real and abstract with gems as vivacious and delicate as nature itself. FOR...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
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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Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs.
While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind.
Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. 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.
Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic 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 watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory.
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.
When shopping for a watch, 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.
Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, vintage and luxury watches on 1stDibs that includes Cartier watches, Rolex watches, Patek Philippe watches and more — we promise it will be worth your time.
The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
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This model was designed for lefties.
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