Antique 1920s Rolex 9ct Pink Gold Cushion Watch – Hand-Wound – 28mm x 22mm
By Rolex
Located in Media, PA
A rare and elegant example of early 20th-century horology, this 1920s Rolex Cushion watch is
Gold, 9k Gold
Rolex Cellini White Round Cushion Dial 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Watch
By Rolex
Located in Oakton, VA
Rolex - Cellini Watch - 57 Grams - 14k Gold - 7 inches length, 1970s origin, Cushion Shape Dial
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 9 Carat Gold Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Breguet Dial from 1922
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape / Fixed Wire Lugs METAL
$7,680Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.26 in
Rolex Oyster 9k Solid Rose Gold Mens 1930s 32mm Vintage Manual Wind RA713
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare, timeless treasure 9k solid rose gold Rolex Oyster cushion case manual wind dress watch, c
Gold, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini Cushion Reference 4114 18K Yellow Gold Manual Wind
Located in New York, NY
Pure dress-watch restraint This vintage Rolex Cellini Ref. 4114 is Rolex at its most composed
Yellow Gold
$2,538
H 0.99 in W 0.99 in
Art-Deco 1924 Rolex ref 2363 9K Rose Gold 25mm Hinged Cushion Case Ladies' Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This sophisticated ladies’ timepiece is a Rolex ref 2363 from Art-Deco c1920’s period, classy
Rose Gold
Rolex Lady's Rose and White Gold Cellini Danaos Cushion Wristwatch Ref 6229
By Rolex
Located in Buffalo Grove, IL
Brand: Rolex Movement: Quartz Model: Cellini Danaos Model number: 6229 Serial number: AXXXXXX
18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
ROLEX Early Cushion Wrist watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa: 1920 Rolex 9K Yellow Gold Cushion Wrist watch, 3 piece case with Oyster, water resistand
9k Gold
Rolex Oversized "Cushion" Shape 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Oversized Cushion Shape with Arabic Numeral Dial. ref #4547
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Stainless Steel Oyster Army Cushion-Shaped Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Extremely cool Rolex Oyster Army in stainless steel. Cushion-shaped case, beautiful patina, rare
Tudor Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Filled Cushion Shaped Manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor by Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex 18 Karat Gold Cellini Cushion Shaped Watch, circa 1980s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shaped Cellini METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex 18 Karat Gold Cellini Cushion Shaped Watch, circa 1980s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shaped Cellini METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Air King 5500
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Watch: Rolex Air King 5500 Stock Number: CHW6231 We have just had this classic Rolex Air King 5500
Stainless Steel
Vintage 14K Gold Ladies Classique Rolex Watch With Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage ladies Rolex watch with diamond accents Circa 1960's Rolex Precision 8297 Hand
Diamond, 14k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Air-Lion Men's Watch Ref 4647
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
bracelet. Pre-owned with Rolex box. Very rare cushion shaped army model. Circa 1940's.
Rolex White Gold Cellini Series Dress Manual Wind Watch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape / Ref. 3805 METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Cushion Shaped Oyster Rose Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cushion Shaped Oyster Rose Gold Watch - Manual winding. Rose gold ( 20 x 20 mm ). Ivory
Rolex Yellow Gold enamel dial Cushion Shaped Oyster Manual Wristwatch, c 1925
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cushion Shaped Oyster Yellow Gold Watch - Manual winding. 9K Yellow gold ( 28 x 32 mm
Rolex Nickel Silver Cushion Shaped Oyster with Original Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape / Reference 1069 METAL
Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Early Oyster Cushion Shape, circa 1920s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Oyster / Screw Down Crown METAL
Rolex Vintage Dress Watch 9ct Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 32mm 9ct yellow gold Cushion wristwatch by Rolex. Featuring a white enamel dial with arabic
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 9 Carat Gold Ladies Wristwatch circa 1915 with Original Unrestored Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 9Ct. Solid
Rolex 9ct. Solid Gold Made for the British Commonwealth, circa 1920's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: 9Ct. Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Oyster Cushion Water Resistant Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Milano, IT
A very rare pink gold Rolex water resistant case with special original black dial and tritium hands
18k Gold
Rolex Lady's White Gold Cellini Cushion Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
White gold Rolex lady's Cellini bracelet watch with a blue dial. The bracelet is white gold.
White Gold
Rolex Datejust 31 Diamond Platinum 279136RBR
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Ref: COM002406 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Ref: 279136RBR Age: 1-3-2018 Gender
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex Daytona Diamond Chronograph 18 Karat Yellow Gold 116528
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Ref: W6574 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Daytona Model Ref: 116528 Age: 24th July 2015 Gender: Mens
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Silver Diamonds 18K White Gold Datejust Women's Wristwatch 31 MM
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Be humble with this wristwatch from Rolex. The watch has a round stainless steel case and an 18k
Diamond, White Gold, Silver
Rare 1920s Rolex Oyster Officers 9 Karat Rose Gold Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New york, NY
Rolex Oyster Cushion Shaped Officers Watch in 9k Rose Gold, circa late 1920s Case dimensions
9k Gold
Vintage Rolex Oyster Cushion-Shaped Watch, 1925
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1925 Vintage Rolex Very Early Oyster Imperial Chronometre Cushion Shape Nickle watch with Original
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Cellini Cushion Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
14k Rolex lady's Cellini bracelet watch with a beautiful champagne dial accented with gilt hour
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex, Rose Gold, Art Deco Cushion Oyster Dated, 1930
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco vintage wristwatch by Rolex made in 1930. The Rolex “Oyster” the world’s first
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Cushion Case Manual Wristwatch, circa 1928
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Early Rolex Oyster circa 1928 with original dial cosigned Bucherer and Rolex. Featuring a 32mm
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Cushion Set Diamond Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Brand Name: Rolex Style Number: 31413 Style Name: Datjust Color Name (Dial): Custom Black
Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Sold
W 1.11 in Dm 1.11 in L 1.11 in
Rare 1930s Rolex Oyster Officers 18 KT Yellow Gold Cushion Shaped Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New york, NY
The present watch is a very rare 18kt yellow gold Rolex Oyster Cushion Shaped Officers wristwatch
18k Gold
Rene Boivin 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby Compact Case, circa 1940
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
René Boivin was born in February 1864 in Paris. An excellent designer and engraver, he began a career in the jewellery field at a young age. During the 1890s he purchased several wor...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 14Kt. Oyster Perpetual Rare "Bubble Back" with Factory Original Dial 1948
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual "Bubble Back" / Reference 5011 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1948 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Lengt...
14k Gold
Cartier Santos 18k Yellow Gold And Stainless "Spider" Burgundy Dial Ref 0902
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
A rare and unique find, this Cartier Santos features the eye-catching "spider" burgundy dial paired with a matching burgundy cabochon crown. A true statement piece, this watch combin...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava Yellow Gold Wristwatch Ref. 2452J
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
A vintage manual wind Patek Philippe watch from the Calatrava collection, featuring a 35 mm case diameter with a silver white dial and gold hour markers, a seconds subdial on the 6 o...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel and 14Kt. Solid Gold Oyster Perpetual with Original Dial Mid 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 7008 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and 14Kt. Gold CIRCA / YEAR: Mid 1960's DIMENSIONS / SI...
Gold, Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Bubble Back Rare Roman Dial Perpetual Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 40mm X Diameter 32mm CIRCA: 1940's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perp...
Movado 14Kt. Solid Gold Art Deco Oversized Watch from 1920's with Original Dial
By Movado
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Movado Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Oversized Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 50mm X Diameter 4...
Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. ROLEX Cellini 3808 Mechanical Windup. Milanese bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k Rolex Cellini Watch with attached 18k White Gold Milanese Bracelet 1600 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 3808. 1970 Circa Case Is 18k White Gold. Bracelet is 18k White Gold Beau...
18k Gold
$28,000
PATEK PHILIPPE Calatrava
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Calatrava Reference Number 3919, 18K Yellow Gold 2 Piece Case with Hobnail Bezel and 18K Chain Link Bracelet. Manual Wind Mechanical Movement, White Enamel Dial, Black Roman Numerals...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Historical Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Big Red 6263 steel 1979
By Rolex
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
First launched in 1963 and created specifically for the world of automotive racing, the Rolex Daytona collection is arguably one of the most popular and universally respected lines o...
Steel
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch with Original Dial and Bracelet 1960
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Cie. STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3426/3 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 32mm MOVE...
18k 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
John Galliano Vintage Teal Blue Silk Halter Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Late 1990s John Galliano empire sweetheart bust bias cut gown with thin spaghetti strap with slit. Big bow ties in the front. Fit US size 4 or 6 Bust 34 - 36 inch /Waist:...
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watch 37MM White Index Dial Yellow Gold Watch UNWORN
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet 15450BA.OO.1256BA.01 Royal Oak Selfwinding 37mm Silver Index Yellow Gold Watch, New (Old Stock), factory plastic protection intact, bracelet has couple very minor scu...
Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Desk Clock with Alarm Feature, 1950's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. by Concord STYLE / REFERENCE: Alarm METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length X Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Wind...
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ref. 3435
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ref. 3435 27-460 - Automatic winding. Calatrava. 18k yellow gold case with smooth bezel (32mm diameter) Original PP embossed crow...
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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