Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Persian Numbers circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Diamond Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Blue Dial and Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to "Rolex of Switzerland
Stainless Steel
$10,900Sale Price|20% Off
Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust Custom Blue Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel Two Tone
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Datejust REFRENCE: 16233 SIZE: 36mm CASE: 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel
Diamond, White Diamond, Mixed Metal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainl...
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Navy Blue Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Factory Rating on it. This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Navy Blue Dial circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Factory Rating on it. This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Perpetual Datejust with Custom Finished Green Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
always up to the task of keeping you on-time and ready to go. This classic vintage Rolex has a custom
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Hot Pink Dial, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
this custom hot pink dial is the perfect choice for you. This classic vintage Rolex has a custom
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Orange Dial 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to "Rolex of Switzerland
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Yellow Dial circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King with Custom Orange Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Mickey" Dial circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Yellow Dial circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to "Rolex of Switzerland
Stainless Steel
$6,299
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 26mm Steel Custom Turquoise Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 69174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. No original box and papers. Custom aftermarket dial. 1 year seller
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Blue circa, 1960 / 70's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Mickey" Dial circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Mickey" Dial circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Blue Dial 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom
Stainless Steel
$7,480
H 1.03 in W 0.4 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 26mm Steel Custom Purple Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 69174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned good condition. Custom Diamond dial and bezel. No original box and papers. Comes with a
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Diamond Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Mickey" Dial circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Mickey" Dial circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Mickey" Dial circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Made Purple Dial circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Made "Mickey" Dial circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to "Rolex of
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Diamond Dial circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Red Dial Watch circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Datejust has an striking red custom designed dial. Additionally, this watch comes with its original Rolex
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made "Mickey" Dial circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to "Rolex of
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Finished Purple Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to "Rolex of Switzerland
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Navy Blue Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Hot Pink Dial, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
this custom hot pink dial is the perfect choice for you. This classic vintage Rolex has a custom
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Made Blue Dial, circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
custom made Blue dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland rigorous specifications. All the other mechanical
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Orange Dial, Diamond Markers, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to "Rolex of
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Yellow Dial, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to
Rolex Black String Datejust Stainless Steel SS Custom Diamonds Bezel & Lugs
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Black String 26mm Datejust Stainless Steel SS Custom Diamonds Bezel & Lugs 69160
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Orange Dial 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Green Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to
Rolex Sky Dweller Black Dial Stainless Steel 326934 Custom Diamond Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Sky Dweller Black Dial Stainless Steel Custom Diamond Watch with Baguettes on the Bracelet
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Black Baguette Datejust 31mm SS Full Diamonds Customized Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 31mm Datejust SS Black Baguette 8+2 Full Diamonds Customized Watch 68274
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King With Custom Orange Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom
Stainless Steel
$10,697 / item
Dm 1.23 in
Rolex Datejust with Custom Diamond / Emerald Bezel Green Vignette Color Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust With custom Diamond/Emerald bezel Green Vignette Color Dial Jubilee Band 68274
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust With custom Diamond bezel SS Metallic Pink Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust With custom Diamond bezel SS Metallic Pink Diamond Dial Deployment buckle 68274
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Custom Set Diamond Bezel Pink MOP Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Oyster Perpetual Datejust Custom Set Diamond Bezel Pink Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Finished Mother of Pearl Dial 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to "Rolex of
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Finished Purple Dial, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to "Rolex of
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Date Custom Diamond Stainless Steel with Sapphire/Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner Date Custom Diamond Stainless Steel Watch with Sapphire/Diamond Bezel 116610
Diamond, Sapphire, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Purple Dial, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom
Steel
Rolex Submariner Date Two Tone Custom Diamond Watch with Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner Date Two Tone Custom Diamond Watch with Diamond Bezel and Side Diamond Bracelet
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Finished Mother of Pearl Dial, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to "Rolex of
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Custom Orange Dial Engine Turned Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
turn heads wherever you go. This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Steel Custom Green Dial Automatic Men's Watch 124300
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Aftermarket custom dial. Comes with the Original Box and Papers. Covered By 3-Year
Steel
$14,550
H 1.62 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.62 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Steel Custom Yellow Dial Oyster Men Watch 124300
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Aftermarket custom dial. Box and papers. Unworn condition. * Free Shipping within the USA * Five
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 Custom Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch 124300
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Aftermarket custom dial. Box and papers included. * Free Shipping within the USA * Five
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster with Custom Made Blue Dial and Diamond Baguette Markers
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel and Pink Gold Custom Diamond Watch 116231
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel and Pink Gold Custom Diamond Watch 116231 Custom Pave Diamond Dial. This
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Green Dial, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement. This classic vintage Roles has a custom green dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King Custom Diamond Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Ref 1005 has a custom made Orange diamond dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland specifications. All the
Stainless Steel
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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The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
If you think this looks like the Rolex Kermit, you're correct.
This model was designed for lefties.
Learn the devious techniques that counterfeiters use to sell inauthentic pieces at authentic prices. Of course, you don't have to worry about that on 1stDibs, where every seller of Rolex watches is highly vetted.
From understanding the models to choosing among vintage, pre-owned and new watches, here’s our expert advice on finding the best Rolex for you.
As the cache goes on display at London’s Design Museum, we speak to its enigmatic owner about some of his rarest acquisitions.
These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.