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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Coral Red Dial 124300 Watch
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Coral Red Dial 124300 Watch

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Coral Red Dial 124300 Watch

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An unworn 41mm Oyster Perpetual from Rolex in Oystersteel. Features a coral red dial and a smooth domed bezel.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Coral, Stainless Steel

Rolex Rare Datejust Coral Stella Diamond Dial 6827
Rolex Rare Datejust Coral Stella Diamond Dial 6827

Rolex Rare Datejust Coral Stella Diamond Dial 6827

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A rare vintage yellow gold mid-size 31mm Datejust by Rolex. Features a coral stella diamond-set dial and a fixed yellow gold fluted bezel.

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

DISCONTINUED RARE, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Coral Red Dial 124300, 41 MM
DISCONTINUED RARE, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Coral Red Dial 124300, 41 MM

DISCONTINUED RARE, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Coral Red Dial 124300, 41 MM

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

This Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm Coral Red Dial 124300 2021 is in overall excellent pre-owned condition.

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Coral, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm 124300 Coral Red Dial Watch
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm 124300 Coral Red Dial Watch

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm 124300 Coral Red Dial Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

A Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm Ref 124300 Oystersteel with the highly sought-after coral red dial, automatic Calibre 3230 movement, smooth fixed bezel, scratch-resistant sapphire crys...

Category

1990s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Coral dial Ladies Wrist Watch
Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Coral dial Ladies Wrist Watch

Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Coral dial Ladies Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1978 Rolex Reference 6719 Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 3 piece Oyster case with Fluted bezel, Oyster Perpetual Automatic, self winding movement, Custom finished ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300 41mm Steel Coral Red Dial Oyster Watch
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300 41mm Steel Coral Red Dial Oyster Watch

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300 41mm Steel Coral Red Dial Oyster Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned. Mint condition. Factory Dial. Original box and papers are included. 📌 Product Overview Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual 124300 Type: Men’s Luxury Wristwatch Year Ma...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Unworn Rolex Oyster Perpetual Steel Coral Red Dial Automatic Men's Watch 124300
Unworn Rolex Oyster Perpetual Steel Coral Red Dial Automatic Men's Watch 124300

Unworn Rolex Oyster Perpetual Steel Coral Red Dial Automatic Men's Watch 124300

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Unworn. Discontinued model. Original Dial. Original Box and Papers are Included. Brand & Model Details: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300 Model Number: 124300 Style:...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 Custom Coral Red Dial Automatic Mens Watch 124300
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 Custom Coral Red Dial Automatic Mens Watch 124300

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 Custom Coral Red Dial Automatic Mens Watch 124300

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Custom aftermarket dial. Box and papers included. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch'...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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1990 Rolex Day Date Coral Ref. 18238 (Full Set)
1990 Rolex Day Date Coral Ref. 18238 (Full Set)

1990 Rolex Day Date Coral Ref. 18238 (Full Set)

By Rolex

Located in Dubai, AE

We have here a stunning example of a Rolex Day Date 18238 with a uber rare and original Coral dial.

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

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Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Coral Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6917
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Coral Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6917

Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Coral Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6917

By Rolex

Located in Bologna, IT

Rolex Rolex Datejust Ref. 6917 18K Yellow Gold Case Coral Dial (perfect) Original 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Bracelet by Rolex Automatic Winding Diameter: 26mm Year: About 1980

Category

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Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Coral Red Dial 277200 – Brand New
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Coral Red Dial 277200 – Brand New

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Coral Red Dial 277200 – Brand New

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Coral Red Dial 277200 – Brand New Model: 277200 Case Size: 31mm Case Material: Stainless Steel (Oystersteel) Dial: Coral Red Bracelet: Oyster Bracelet – ...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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Rolex Day-Date Unworn Rare Coral Stella Diamond Dial 18038
Rolex Day-Date Unworn Rare Coral Stella Diamond Dial 18038

Rolex Day-Date Unworn Rare Coral Stella Diamond Dial 18038

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 36mm stunningly rare Rolex Day-Date Stella Dial crafted in yellow gold.

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Men's 41mm Coral Red Stainless Steel 124300
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Men's 41mm Coral Red Stainless Steel 124300

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Men's 41mm Coral Red Stainless Steel 124300

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Men's 41mm Coral Red Stainless Steel 124300 - Automatic winding, sapphire crystal.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Steel Coral Red Dial Automatic Men's Watch 124300
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Steel Coral Red Dial Automatic Men's Watch 124300

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Steel Coral Red Dial Automatic Men's Watch 124300

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Display Model Hublot Chukker Bang Limited Edition to 500 Black Dial Titanium Automatic Mens Watch. Comes with an extra brown leather strap. Missing titanium Grid This Beautiful Timep...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rare Rolex Cellini Coral Coloured Dial Yellow Gold Dress Pocket Watch C1970
Rare Rolex Cellini Coral Coloured Dial Yellow Gold Dress Pocket Watch C1970

Rare Rolex Cellini Coral Coloured Dial Yellow Gold Dress Pocket Watch C1970

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Rolex Cellini. A Rare Coral Coloured Dial,18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Dress Open Face Pocket Watch C1970.

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

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Rolex Rare Datejust Coral Stella Dial 68278 Watch
Rolex Rare Datejust Coral Stella Dial 68278 Watch

Rolex Rare Datejust Coral Stella Dial 68278 Watch

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A vintage yellow gold 31mm Datejust wristwatch. Featuring a rare coral stella dial with applied hour markers and a fixed 18k yellow gold fluted bezel.

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 Custom Coral Red Dial Automatic Mens Watch 124300
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 Custom Coral Red Dial Automatic Mens Watch 124300

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 Custom Coral Red Dial Automatic Mens Watch 124300

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Custom aftermarket dial. Box and papers included. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch'...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Coral Dial President Wristwatch Ref 69138
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Coral Dial President Wristwatch Ref 69138

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Coral Dial President Wristwatch Ref 69138

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Rolex Ladies 18k Gold President Ref 69138 with fluted bezel and coral dial.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Coral Red Oystersteel Oyster Perpetual 277200 Women's Wristwatch 31 mm
Rolex Coral Red Oystersteel Oyster Perpetual 277200 Women's Wristwatch 31 mm

Rolex Coral Red Oystersteel Oyster Perpetual 277200 Women's Wristwatch 31 mm

By Rolex

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Let this authentic Rolex timepiece help you make every moment count! Created with skill using high-grade materials, this Oyster Perpetual 277200 watch is a functional accessory desig...

Category

2010s English Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex lady Datejust Coral dial 1978
Rolex lady Datejust Coral dial 1978

Rolex lady Datejust Coral dial 1978

By Rolex

Located in Heerlen, NL

Beautiful Rolex datejust with coral dial. The watch is bought from the first owner who bought it in 1978.

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Coral Red Dial Ref. 124300
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Coral Red Dial Ref. 124300

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Coral Red Dial Ref. 124300

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Brand: Rolex Model Name: Oyster Perpetual Model Number: 124300 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 41 mm Case Back: Solid Case Material: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel ...

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Coral Red Automatic Watch Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Coral Red Automatic Watch Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Coral Red Automatic Watch Stainless Steel

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Case Size/Width: 36mm, Watch Height: 12mm, Band Width: 20mm, Wrist circumference: 6.0" Designer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Coral Red Aut...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold President Coral Dial Datejust Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold President Coral Dial Datejust Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold President Coral Dial Datejust Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Datejust Watch Rare Factory Coral Dial with Applied Rolex Logo Yellow Gold Gold Fluted Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Case 26mm in size Features Rolex Automatic...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Custom Coral-Color Dial Ref 6824
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Custom Coral-Color Dial Ref 6824

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Custom Coral-Color Dial Ref 6824

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

With custom coral-color dial and applied square indexes. With Rolex stainless steel heavy Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Presidental Watch with Coral Diamond Dial
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Presidental Watch with Coral Diamond Dial

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Presidental Watch with Coral Diamond Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Midsize Oyster Perpetual Datejust President Watch Features an Extremely Rare Factory Coral and Bezel Set Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Case 18K Yellow Gold Fl...

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Date Custom Coral Dial Wristwatch Ref 1500
Rolex Stainless Steel Date Custom Coral Dial Wristwatch Ref 1500

Rolex Stainless Steel Date Custom Coral Dial Wristwatch Ref 1500

By Rolex

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This classic Rolex watch features a custom colored red coral dial, a stainless steel smooth bezel, a waterproof stainless steel crown, oyster riveted steel bracelet, plastic crystal,...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...

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By Bulgari

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Rolex Coral For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact rolex coral you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Stainless Steel — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 16 vintage or 2 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect rolex coral may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A rolex coral can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 4 Coral versions can add an especially stylish touch. When shopping for a rolex coral, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Rolex Coral?

The price for a rolex coral starts at $3,200 and tops out at $118,750 with these watches, on average, selling for $13,939.

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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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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