What does Oyster Perpetual mean on a Rolex watch?

An Oyster Perpetual on a Rolex watch refers to the watch's ability to run on the energy generated by the wearer's wrist movements rather than manual winding. At Baselworld in 2015, a variety of Rolex watches with a new-generation Oyster Perpetual movement were unveiled. Find a variety of vintage Rolex watches on 1stDibs.

What is the value of a Rolex Oyster Perpetual?

The popular Rolex Oyster Perpetual is usually between $5,900 and $6,600 in price.

How much is a platinum Rolex watch?

Because platinum is denser than other metals, it is often more expensive to purchase platinum watches than gold. One of the most expensive watches sold was a Platinum Rolex worth $277,000.

How much is a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date worth?

A new Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date watch is worth around $6,000. However, if it's encrusted with gems or vintage, it can cost as much as $50,000. 1stDibs has a great and vast selection of Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date watches.

How much is the new Rolex Submariner?

The new Submariner Rolex with a Black Bezel is worth around $8,100 with some of the more expensive new Submariners in yellow gold costing around $36,950.

How do I wind a Rolex watch?

To wind a Rolex watch, first fully unscrew the winding crown. Once it is in a raised position, carefully turn the crown clockwise. Most watches require 25 turns for enough winding to begin powering the watch. The instructions included with Rolex watches provide more information about how to wind specific models. Shop a large collection of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.

Is Panerai better than Rolex?

Depending on what kind of watch you're looking for, one may be better than the other. For instance, if you want a highly functional sport watch, some of Rolex's models may be better for you. That said, the brands' watches are very similar quality-wise. The main difference is their appearances: While Rolex designs more traditional timepieces, Panerai is more contemporary and bold.

How much gold is in a Rolex Submariner?

A Rolex Submariner bears an 18k stamp and the number “750,” which means that 75 percent of the watch is made out of pure gold model. The most luxurious of all timepieces, the Rolex Submariner has been continuously manufactured since 1951. Find vintage Rolex watches on 1stDibs.

Does Rolex use real diamonds?

Rolex uses only the highest quality melee diamonds with between D and G in color and IF in clarity. Every diamond is tested individually to make sure it is real.

What size is a 126000 Rolex?

The size of a Rolex 126000 is 36 millimeters. It features a corrosion-resistant 904L stainless steel case. Many collectors love the now discontinued watch due to this striking feature, which was available in a variety of vivid colors. Find an assortment of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.

Is the Rolex 126000 discontinued?

Yes, the Rolex 126000 is discontinued. Rolex discontinued the Oyster Perpetual ref 126000 in the early 2020s. However, the watch may be available on the secondary market via trusted online platforms, including 1stDibs. Find a collection of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.

Does Rolex make sunglasses?

No, Rolex does not officially make sunglasses that are available for sale. They do however occasionally create promotional products, which have included sunglasses for sponsored events in the past. Browse a range of Rolex products that have been expertly authenticated on 1stDibs.

How to wind a datejust rolex?

To wind a Rolex Datejust, set the crown notch (located on the right hand side of the face) to position one. To set it to position one, turn the crown counterclockwise to unscrew the crown and pop the crown out one notch. From this position, start to wind the Rolex by turning the crown clockwise. You should feel a bit of tension and hear a soft clicking sound. Browse a wide selection of Rolex Datejust watches on 1stDibs.

What is the cheapest Rolex?

The lowest priced Rolex model is the Oyster Perpetual. This watch retails for roughly $5,000. On 1stDibs, you can can find a variety of Rolex watches for sale.

What is the best Rolex for a lady?

While choosing a watch can depend on the wearer's style, there are a few consistent favorites. Some of the top Rolex watches for women include the Rolex Datejust, the Rolex Day-Date, and the Rolex Oyster Perpetual.

What is the most expensive Rolex?

The most expensive Rolex ever sold is the Paul Newman Daytona. This Rolex was purchased for $17.8 million in 2017. On 1stDibs, there are expensive Rolex watches but there is a wide variety available, so it should be easy to find a good fit for your tastes as well as your budget.

What diamonds do Rolex use?

Rolex uses only the highest quality diamonds in their watches and compares these stones against certified master stones. They are the most colorless, so in ranges D to G.

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One of the cheapest Rolex watches is the Oyster Perpetual, which usually costs around $5,000. This model is made of oystersteel, an affordable type of steel.

How much is a Rolex Yacht Master?

A contemporary Rolex Yacht Master costs around $11,000. However, a vintage model can cost up to $30,000.

Is the Rolex Oyster Perpetual worth it?

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual is a great entry-level Rolex to purchase. The perpetual refers to the ability of the watch to use the energy of the wearer's wrist motion to run. It is a popular starter Rolex.

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Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Deep Blue Dial, Diamond Markers, 1960s

$5,300

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Deep Blue Dial, Diamond Markers, 1960s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust Custom Diamond 1.20cttw Pink Mother of Pearl Dial Watch 16014

$9,680

Rolex Datejust Custom Diamond 1.20cttw Pink Mother of Pearl Dial Watch 16014

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

1 Cttw Custom Diamond Bezel and 0.20 Custom Diamond Pink Dial.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Diamond Dial and Diamond and Emerald Bezel

$6,300

Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Diamond Dial and Diamond and Emerald Bezel

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: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diamete...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust New Style Custom Diamond Bezel Blue Roman Dial Oyster 116234

$12,284 / item

Dm 1.42 in

Rolex Datejust New Style Custom Diamond Bezel Blue Roman Dial Oyster 116234

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 36mm Datejust New Style Custom Diamond Bezel Blue Roman Dial Oyster 116234

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Presidential Roman Dial Pave Custom Diamond 18KT Yellow Gold Watch 18038

$32,759 / item

Dm 1.42 in

Rolex Presidential Roman Dial Pave Custom Diamond 18KT Yellow Gold Watch 18038

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Presidential 36mm Pave Roman Diamond Dial Custom Diamond 18KT Yellow Gold Watch 18038

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 68274 SS Custom Diamond Bezel & Lugs Silver Index Dial Watch

$11,639 / item

Dm 1.23 in

Rolex Datejust 68274 SS Custom Diamond Bezel & Lugs Silver Index Dial Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 31mm Datejust Custom Diamond Bezel & Lugs Silver Index Dial Stainless Steel Ladies Watch 68274

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust SS Custom Diamond Bezel & Lugs Blue Roman Numeral Dial Watch

$11,639 / item

Dm 1.23 in

Rolex Datejust SS Custom Diamond Bezel & Lugs Blue Roman Numeral Dial Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 31mm Datejust Custom Diamond Bezel & Lugs Blue Roman Numeral Dial Stainless Steel Watch 68274

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 68274 SS Custom Diamond Bezel & Lugs Black Index Dial Watch

$11,639 / item

Dm 1.23 in

Rolex Datejust 68274 SS Custom Diamond Bezel & Lugs Black Index Dial Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 31mm Datejust Custom Diamond Bezel & Lugs Black Index Dial Stainless Steel Ladies Watch 68274

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex 31mm Datejust With custom Diamond bezel Black Color Roman Numeral Dial

$10,697 / item

Dm 1.23 in

Rolex 31mm Datejust With custom Diamond bezel Black Color Roman Numeral Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 31mm Datejust With custom Diamond bezel Black Color Roman Numeral Dial Deployment buckle 68274

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Thunderbird Bezel Custom Blue Dial circa, 1970's

$5,300

Dm 1.34 in

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Thunderbird Bezel Custom Blue Dial circa, 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1007 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Mother of Pearl Dial 1960's

$5,400

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Mother of Pearl Dial 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 41mm Length X...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust With custom Diamond bezel SS White Color Roman Numeral Dial

$7,019 / item

Dm 1.03 in

Rolex Datejust With custom Diamond bezel SS White Color Roman Numeral Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 26mm Datejust With custom Diamond bezel SS White Color Roman Numeral Dial Deployment buckle 69173

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Salmon Dial with Roman Numerals Custom Diamond Bezel and Lugs

$8,184 / item

Dm 1.03 in

Rolex Datejust Salmon Dial with Roman Numerals Custom Diamond Bezel and Lugs

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 26mm Datejust Salmon Dial With Roman Numerals Custom Diamond Bezel and Lugs Jubilee Band 69174

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Finished Orange Dial, circa 1970s

$5,600

Dm 1.38 in

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Finished Orange Dial, circa 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 42mm x 35mm M...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 68274 Custom Diamond Bezel Black Color String Diamond Accent Dial

$10,697 / item

Dm 1.23 in

Rolex Datejust 68274 Custom Diamond Bezel Black Color String Diamond Accent Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 31mm Datejust With custom Diamond bezel SS Black Color String Diamond Accent Dia Deployment buckle 68274

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex 31mm Datejust With custom Diamond bezel White MOP Diamond Accent Watch

$10,697 / item

Dm 1.23 in

Rolex 31mm Datejust With custom Diamond bezel White MOP Diamond Accent Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 31mm Datejust With custom Diamond bezel White MOP Mother Of Pearl Diamond Accent Deployment buckle 68274

Category

1990s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Thunderbird Bezel Custom Blue Dial, Early 1970's

$5,300

Dm 1.34 in

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Thunderbird Bezel Custom Blue Dial, Early 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1007 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air-King with Custom Pink Dial 1960s

$5,500

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air-King with Custom Pink Dial 1960s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air-King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Leng...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust II 116334 Blue Roman Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Custom Watch

$64,350 / item

Dm 1.62 in

Rolex Datejust II 116334 Blue Roman Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Custom Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust II Blue Roman Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Custom Diamond Watch with Baguettes on the Bracelet 116334

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Made Dial and Original Bracelet, circa 1970s

$6,500

Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Made Dial and Original Bracelet, circa 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Finished Purple Dial, 1970's

$6,500

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Finished Purple Dial, 1970'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: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 4...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Steel

Rolex Datejust 68274 with Custom Diamond Bezel Tahitian MOP Diamond Dial Bezel

$11,639 / item

Dm 1.23 in

Rolex Datejust 68274 with Custom Diamond Bezel Tahitian MOP Diamond Dial Bezel

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 31mm Datejust With custom Diamond bezel Tahitian MOP Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Bezel and Lugs RT Deployment buckle 68274

Category

1990s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Orange Dial Diamond Markers 1970's

$5,200

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Orange Dial Diamond Markers 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Steel Custom Diamond Bezel Blue Dial Automatic Watch 126300

$19,480

Rolex Datejust Steel Custom Diamond Bezel Blue Dial Automatic Watch 126300

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Aftermarket Diamond Bezel and Dial weight total of 4.75 CT. The original box is included. No papers. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return poli...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Exceptional Custom Blue Dial, 1960's

$6,000

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Exceptional Custom Blue Dial, 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

Arrive on time and in style with this matching strap and dial. This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Custom Finished Orange Dial Late 1960's

$5,000

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Custom Finished Orange Dial Late 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

This custom dial is not only unique in appearance but also incredibly reliable as the reputation is for Rolex throughout its history.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Thunderbird Bezel Custom Blue Dial, Early 1970's

$5,300

Dm 1.34 in

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Thunderbird Bezel Custom Blue Dial, Early 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1007 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air-King with Custom Purple Dial 1960s

$5,300

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air-King with Custom Purple Dial 1960s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

This classic vintage Rolex has a custom dial made by our specialty custom dial house.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Made Sage Green Dial 1970's

$5,300

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Made Sage Green Dial 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Light Blue Dial, 1970s

$5,000

Dm 1.34 in

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Light Blue Dial, 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm x 34...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster with Custom Made Navy Blue Dial and Baguette Diamond Markers

$5,950

Rolex Steel Oyster with Custom Made Navy Blue Dial and Baguette Diamond Markers

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Royal / Reference 6426 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm "Lug Tip to Lug ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Finished Red Dial from 1967

$5,000

Dm 1.34 in

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Finished Red Dial from 1967

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1967 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter 34mm MOVE...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 18K Gold Steel Custom Fully Iced Out Watch 126300

$56,930

Rolex Datejust 41 18K Gold Steel Custom Fully Iced Out Watch 126300

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

General Information Brand: Rolex Model Number: 126300 Model: Rolex Datejust 126300 Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Style: Luxury Vintage: No Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerla...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Custom Fully Iced Out Blue Dial Watch 126300

$50,600

W 1.62 in Dm 1.62 in

Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Custom Fully Iced Out Blue Dial Watch 126300

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Brand & Model Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 126300 Model Number: 126300 Specifications Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Vintage: No ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Pink Dial from 1970''s

$5,100

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Pink Dial from 1970''s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Yellow Dial and Strap 1960s

$5,400

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Yellow Dial and Strap 1960s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Steel Custom Diamond Red MOP Dial Automatic Men’s Watch 16014

$10,120

Rolex Datejust Steel Custom Diamond Red MOP Dial Automatic Men’s Watch 16014

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

1 Cttw Custom Diamond Bezel and 0.20 Cttw Custom Diamond Red MOP Dial.

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Made Orange Dial, circa 1960s

$5,500

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Made Orange Dial, circa 1960s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 34m...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air-King with Custom Pink Dial, 1970s

$5,300

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air-King with Custom Pink Dial, 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air-King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Custom Finished Powder Blue Dial, 1970's

$5,000

Dm 1.34 in

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Custom Finished Powder Blue Dial, 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

This classic Rolex Air King is fitted with the original factory Rolex dial custom color finish.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Pink Dial, Circa 1970's

$5,000

Dm 1.34 in

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Pink Dial, Circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

The dial is custom made by our specialty custom dial house, made to "Rolex of Switzerland" rigorous specifications.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Finished Orange Dial circa, 1960s

$5,600

Dm 1.38 in

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Finished Orange Dial circa, 1960s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 42mm x 35mm M...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Datejust, circa 1970 with Custom Carbonized Case and Bracelet

$6,800

Rolex Steel Oyster Datejust, circa 1970 with Custom Carbonized Case and Bracelet

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a unique Rolex with a custom designed dial and custom Carbonized Case and Bracelet.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Red Dial and Diamond Markers 1970's

$6,000

Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Red Dial and Diamond Markers 1970'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: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made Diamond Bezel and Original Dial 1970's

$5,000

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made Diamond Bezel and Original Dial 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

The bezel as well is custom made by our custom bezel maker to our specifications.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Yellow Dial and Strap 1970s

$5,400

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Yellow Dial and Strap 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Made Sage Green Dial circa 1970's

$5,700

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Made Sage Green 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 43mm "Lug Tip to Lu...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Red Dial, Early 1970's

$5,000

Dm 1.34 in

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Red Dial, Early 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970 / 1971 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter 34...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Orange Dial, Early 1970s

$5,500

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Orange Dial, Early 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King/ Reference 1003 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref 1603 Custom Dial, Early 1970's

$5,900

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref 1603 Custom Dial, Early 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

This is a great looking vintage watch with a custom made green dial. The dial is produced to Rolex of Switzerland specifications and everything on the watch functions as it should.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Sky Dweller Custom Diamond Watch Rose Gold Chocolate Arabic Dial 326135

$58,499 / item

Dm 1.66 in

Rolex Sky Dweller Custom Diamond Watch Rose Gold Chocolate Arabic Dial 326135

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Sky Dweller 18Kt Rose Gold Custom Diamond Watch with Chocolate Arabic Dial Rubber Strap 326135 This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty.

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Rolex Steel Datejust with Original Bracelet and Custom Made Dial from 1972

$6,500

Rolex Steel Datejust with Original Bracelet and Custom Made Dial from 1972

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This vintage classic Rolex Datejust has a custom made pink dial made to Rolex of Switzerland specifications.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made Diamond Bezel and Original Dial 1970's

$5,000

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made Diamond Bezel and Original Dial 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

In addition, it comes with a lifetime service commitment. The bezel is custom made by our custom bezel maker to our specifications.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made Diamond Bezel and Original Dial 1970's

$5,000

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made Diamond Bezel and Original Dial 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

In addition, it comes with a lifetime service commitment. The bezel is custom made by our custom bezel maker to our specifications.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made Diamond Bezel and Original Dial 1970's

$5,000

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made Diamond Bezel and Original Dial 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

In addition, it comes with a lifetime service commitment. The bezel is custom made by our custom bezel maker to our specifications.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 41mm 126303 Custom Diamond Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Watch

$40,364

Dm 1.62 in

Rolex Datejust 41mm 126303 Custom Diamond Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 41mm 126303 Custom Diamond Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Watch The light reflections on the case sides and lugs highlight the elegant profile of the 41 mm Stainless...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 41mm Mens Diamond Watch with Custom Arabic Script Pave Dial

$37,674

Dm 1.62 in

Rolex Datejust 41mm Mens Diamond Watch with Custom Arabic Script Pave Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 41mm Mens Diamond Watch with Custom Arabic Script Pave Dial 116300 This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty.

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

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Rolex Customized For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact rolex customized you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Stainless Steel, Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 308 vintage editions and 56 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect rolex customized 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. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 4 Carat and 4.5 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Take a look at a rolex customized 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. Most of our rolex customized for sale are for men, but there are 173 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a Rolex Customized?

On average, a rolex customized at 1stDibs sells for $5,000, while they’re typically $2,500 on the low end and $39,549 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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