$35,099 / item
Dm 1.62 in
Rolex Datejust 41 Two Tone Men's Watch with Custom Natural Diamonds Oyster Band
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41 Two Tone Men's Watch with Custom Natural Diamonds Oyster Band 126303 This watch
Diamond, Stainless Steel, Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Light Lavender Dial, circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom dial, made to
Steel
$7,019 / item
Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust with Custom Diamond Bezel SS Jubilee Black Color Dial Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Datejust With custom Diamond bezel SS Jubilee Black Color Dial Deployment buckle 69173
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Dial Rare Jubilee Bracelet, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex Air King has a custom made charcoal
Stainless Steel
$16,380 / item
Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Rose Watch Oyster Band Custom Diamond Bezel Watch 116231
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Rose Watch Oyster Band Custom Diamond Bezel Black Dial Watch 116231
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
$7,019 / item
Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust With custom Diamond bezel SS Black Color with Diamond Dial 69174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Datejust With custom Diamond bezel SS Black Color String Diamond Accent Dia Deployment
Diamond, Stainless Steel
$9,944 / item
Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust Pink Mother of Pearl Dial Custom Set Diamond Bezel & Lugs Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Pink Mother Of Pearl Dial Custom Set Diamond Bezel & Lugs Jubilee Bracelet
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Mens Datejust II 41mm Stainless Steel Black Roman Factory Dial Full Custom
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Mens Datejust II 41mm Stainless Steel Black Roman Factory Dial Custom Fully Diamond Watch
Diamond, Stainless Steel
$17,549 / item
Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Rose Watch Jubilee Band Custom Diamond Bezel MOP
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Rose Watch Jubilee Band Custom Diamond Bezel MOP Dial 116201 This
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel with Custom Red Dial and Original Oyster Bracelet, Mid 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex Datejust has a custom made red dial, made to Rolex of
$8,184 / item
Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust with Custom Diamond Bezel SS Diamond Dial Bezel and Lugs 69160
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Datejust With custom Diamond bezel SS Diamond Dial Bezel and Lugs with Silver Jubilee
Diamond, Stainless Steel
$8,184 / item
Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust With custom Diamond bezel White MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial 69160
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Datejust With custom Diamond bezel White MOP Mother Of Pearl 8 + 2 Dial Bezel and Lugs
Diamond, Stainless Steel
$11,639 / item
Dm 1.23 in
Rolex Datejust 68274 with Custom Diamond Bezel Ss Purple Color Dial Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust With custom Diamond bezel SS Purple Color Dial Bezel and Lugs with Diamond
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Pink Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Rolex has a custom finished diamond dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to "Rolex
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Blue Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970'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 Steel Datejust With Custom Made Green Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
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 Steel Datejust With Custom Made Green Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
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 Steel Air-King with Custom Blue Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1980'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 Datejust With Custom Made Green Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970'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
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
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 Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
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 Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
This classic vintage Rolex has a custom finished dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Made Navy Blue Dial circa, 1970'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
$35,099 / item
Dm 1.62 in
Rolex Datejust Oyster 41 Custom Diamond Two Tone Band Black Arabic Numeral Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
- VS. Rolex Datejust 116333.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Pink Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel 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 Datejust with Custom Dial, Bezel and Hand Made Vuitton Strap 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
$9,990
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 26 Steel 18K Gold Custom Red MOP Dial And Bezel Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Custom Diamond Dial and bezel. No original box and no paper. It comes
18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Two-Tone Datejust with Custom Made Blue Dial and Diamond Markers 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
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with a Custom Finished Hot Pink Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Green Dial and Diamond Markers circa 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
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Made Navy Blue Dial circa, 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
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Bezel circa, 1970'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 Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Made Light Green Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
vintage Rolex has a custom Light Green dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland rigorous specifications. All the
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom M.O.P Blue Dial circa 1970's
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 Date With Custom Made Light Green Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
This classic vintage Rolex has a custom Light Green or Pistachio dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph Custom Two Tone Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph Custom Diamond Two Tone Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Watch 116261
Diamond, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Custom Turquoise Arabic Dial SS and 18k YG Fully Iced Out Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41 126303 Custom Turquoise Arabic Script Dial Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 126303 Custom Green Arabic Dial SS & 18k YG Fully Iced Out Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41 126303 Custom Green Arabic Script Dial Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Fully
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Custom Yellow Arabic Dial SS & 18k YG Fully Iced Out Watch 126303
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41 126303 Custom Yellow Arabic Script Dial Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Fully
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom M.O.P Gray Dial circa 1980'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 Air King with Custom M.O.P Pink Dial circa 1970'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
$11,639 / item
Dm 1.23 in
Rolex 31mm Datejust With Custom Diamond bezel SS White MOP Bezel and Lugs Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust With custom Diamond bezel SS White MOP Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Bezel and
Rolex Steel Air King with Black Finish and Custom Made Dial, 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 Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Markers circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Rolex has a custom dial made by our specialty custom dial house. It is made to "Rolex of Switzerland
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Finished Green Diamond Dial from 1960's / 70's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Made Mother of Pearl 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
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom M.O.P. Diamond Dial, Early 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
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Made Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex Datejust has a custom
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Custom M.O.P. Diamond Dial, Mid 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex Datejust has a custom made Mother
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust SS & 18k YG Watch Factory Black Roman Dial Custom Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty. We are so confident in our diamonds setters that if any of the individual diamonds are ever to fall out of our watches...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex Air King has a custom made Mother of Pearl diamond dial
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex DJ 41 Custom Full Diamond Two Tone Watch Pave Rainbow Arabic Script Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex DJ 41 Custom Full Diamond Two Tone Watch Oyster Band Pave Rainbow Arabic Script Dial 116333
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 Stainless SS and 18k YG Watch Custom Grey Roman Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41 Stainless SS and 18k YG Watch Custom Grey Roman Diamond Dial Watch 126303. This
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with a Custom Finished Beige Dial Late 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
Stainless Steel
$56,930
H 1.23 in W 0.52 in Dm 1.62 in
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel 18K Rose Gold Custom Fully Iced Out Jubilee Watch 126301
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
original box and papers. Brand and Model Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 126301 General Information
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom M.O.P. Diamond Dial, circa 1970
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex has a custom
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.