Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Diamond Bezel & Custom Purple Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Diamond Bezel & Custom Purple Dial 1960's
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 Date with Custom Orange Dial Diamond Markers 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
$8,499
H 1.42 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Custom Green Turquoise Diamond Dial Bezel Watch 16030
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Number: 16030 Year Manufactured: 1988 Vintage: Yes Country
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Blue Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
a custom Blue dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland rigorous specifications. All the other mechanical
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Made Sage Green Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom
Stainless Steel
$51,750
H 40 in W 11 in Dm 40 in
Rolex Yacht-Master Custom Rainbow Bezel Black Dial Everose Gold Watch 116655
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned and in excellent condition. Please note that the rainbow bezel is custom-made. Comes with
Rose Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster with Custom Made Navy Blue Dial and Baguette Diamond Markers
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 with Custom Made Blue Dial, circa 1960'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 Deep Blue Dial, Diamond Markers, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This Rolex Oyster Perpetual with a custom
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King With Custom Purple Dial circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom
Stainless Steel
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. General Information: Brand: Rolex
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Deep Blue Dial, Diamond Markers, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This Rolex Oyster Perpetual with a custom
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Thunderbird Bezel Custom Blue Dial circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex no date model has a custom made
Stainless Steel
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
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Finished Orange Dial, circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Rolex has a custom Orange dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland rigorous specifications. All the other
Stainless Steel
$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
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Thunderbird Bezel Custom Blue Dial, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex no date model has a custom made
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Mother of Pearl Dial 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
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air-King with Custom Pink Dial 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
custom dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to "Rolex of Switzerland" rigorous
Stainless Steel
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
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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
Diamond, Stainless Steel
$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
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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
Diamond, Stainless Steel
$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
Diamond, Stainless Steel
$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
Diamond, Stainless Steel
$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
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Finished Purple Dial, 1970'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
White Gold, Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made Diamond Bezel and Original Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Made Dial and Original Bracelet, circa 1970s
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 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...
Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Thunderbird Bezel Custom Blue Dial, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
has a custom made marine blue dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland specifications. This watch is fitted
Stainless Steel
$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
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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. It is made to
Stainless Steel
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
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Custom Finished Orange Dial Late 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
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Made Sage Green 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 Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Light Blue Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom dial made by
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 18K Gold Steel Custom Fully Iced Out Watch 126300
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Custom diamonds totaling approximately 20.08cttw Color: G-H Clarity: VS-SI. Covered by a 3-year
Steel
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
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Finished Red Dial from 1967
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Perpetual (Automatic) Winding / 26 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Rolex Dial Custom Finished Red / Short
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Pink Dial from 1960''s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom dial made by our
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. The original Box and Papers
Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Yellow Dial and Strap 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
custom made yellow dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland specifications. All the other mechanical parts on
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made Diamond Bezel and Original Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made Diamond Bezel and Original Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Made Diamond Bezel and Original Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Made Orange Dial, circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom dial made by our
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air-King with Custom Pink Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom dial
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Pink Dial, Circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 5500 / 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Custom Finished Powder Blue Dial, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ 26 Jewels / Caliber. 1570 DIAL / HANDS: Rolex Dial with Custom Blue Finish / Baton Hands ATTACHMENT
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Finished Orange Dial circa, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
a custom Orange dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland rigorous specifications. All the other mechanical
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Red Dial and Diamond Markers 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 Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Yellow Dial and Strap 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
custom made yellow dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland specifications. All the other mechanical parts on
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Datejust, circa 1970 with Custom Carbonized Case and Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a unique Rolex with a custom designed dial and
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Orange Dial, Early 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex Datejust has a custom
Steel, 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.