Vintage 1978 Rolex Date Men's Watch JB Champion Rolex Bracelet Ref 1505
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A classic example of late-1970s Rolex design, this Rolex Date Ref. 1505 embodies understated luxury
Stainless Steel
Rolex Date Men's Wristwatch 1505 Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold 18k Auto 1Yr Wnty
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: Date Model Number: 1505 Movement: Automatic Warranty: One Year Year: 1960
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Stainless Steel Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1505
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
The Rolex Date Model 6917 pre-owned ladies automatic wrist watch. Rich gray dial with polished hour
Stainless Steel
Rolex Date Automatic Ref. 1505 14 Karat Gold and Stainless Steel Watch, 1968
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1968 Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Ref. 1505 Two Tone 14k Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel and Stainless
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1505-1960
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex - Oyster Perpetual Date - 1505 - Unisex - 1960-1969 Gender: Men / Unisex Model: Oyster
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Date Wristwatch Ref 1505 circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A special twist on classic Rolex style, the Rolex Date wristwatch offers a slightly modest 34mm
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Date Wristwatch Ref 1505 circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A special twist on classic Rolex style, the Rolex Date wristwatch offers a slightly modest 34mm
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel, 14k Gold
Mens Rolex Ref 1505 Oyster Perpetual Date 14k Gold SS Automatic 1970s RA165
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1505 14k gold and stainless steel automatic
Gold, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Ref 1505 Oyster Perpetual Date 14k Gold ss Automatic 1970s RA165B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1505 14k gold & ss automatic, c.1979, in
Gold, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Steel Date Wristwatch Ref 1505
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
1977 original Rolex 1505, 14k yellow gold and steel wristwatch. Original white dial with roman
Gold, Steel, Yellow Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1505 18K SS Diamond Automatic 1970s RA146D
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dazzling icon, Men's 18k gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1505 automatic with
18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Date 1505 1970s 18k Gold SS Automatic w Papers RJC168b
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1505 18k gold & ss automatic, c.1974, with
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Date 1505 Men's Automatic Watch Champagne Dial 14 Karat Two-Tone
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Date Reference #:1505. automatic-self-wind. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year
Rolex Date Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Vintage Mens Watch 1505
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Date Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Vintage Mens Watch 1505. Officially certified chronometer
Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Date Steel Yellow Gold Oyster Bracelet Vintage Mens Watch 1505
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Date Steel Yellow Gold Oyster Bracelet Vintage Mens Watch 1505. Officially certified
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Date Steel Yellow Gold Vintage Mens Watch 1505 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Date Steel Yellow Gold Vintage Mens Watch 1505 Box Papers. Officially certified chronometer
Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Date Steel Yellow Gold Oyster Bracelet Vintage Mens Watch 1505
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Date Steel Yellow Gold Oyster Bracelet Vintage Mens Watch 1505. Officially certified
Steel, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1505 Men's, Silver Dial Tritium, No. 66
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
Discover a timeless classic with the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, model 1505, a harmonious blend of
Yellow Gold, Silver
Rolex Date 1505, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Date Reference #: 1505. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Silver 34 MM. Verified
Rolex 1958 Lady-Datejust Watch 6517 - Yellow Gold 18k Automatic One Year
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: Lady-Datejust Model Number: 6517 Movement: Automatic Warranty: One Year Year: 1958 Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Champagne Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Ma...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ladies Two Tone Rolex Datejust 26mm Jubilee Bracelet Wrist Watch Ref. 79173
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Rolex Movement: Swiss Made - Automatic - Self Winding Case, Bezel & Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel & 18k Gold Weight: 55.5 Grams Width: 26mm (not including th...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Diamond Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 Oystersteel Green Dial
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The watch is brand new comes with full set with box and warranty card. The watch does not come with the white serial tag or the bezel protector. The stickers were removed at the time...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Datejust Automatic 18k Gold Black Dial Ladies Wrist Watch 6917
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Rolex Oyster Datejust Automatic 18k Gold Black Dial Ladies Wrist Watch 6917 is a luxurious timepiece designed for women. This Swiss-made watch features a round black dial with go...
18k Gold
Rolex Air King Vintage Steel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Rolex Air King Reference 5500 Wrist watch, 34 M.M Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster case. Caliber 1520 Automatic, self winding movement. Silver Satin dial with raised Stick m...
Steel
$6,712Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s RA551B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust diamond dial automatic, c.1987, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Bracelet and Rare Dial
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: 1969 / 70 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41m...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust With Custom Made Green Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36m...
Stainless Steel
$15,523
H 1.42 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
NEW Rolex Datejust 36mm 126200 Steel Mint Green Dial Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with an original box and papers.
Steel
$12,020
H 1.42 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold Custom Diamond Red Dial Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned good condition. Custom red dial and bezel. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. Comes without a box and pap...
Yellow Gold, Steel
$75,270
H 0.4 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18k Gold Stick White Dial Automatic Watch 116508
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. 2022 Card. Comes with an original box and paper. * Free Shipping within the USA * Three-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can veri...
18k Gold
Cartier Santos Vendôme Ref. 8192 - 32mm, Quartz
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
The Cartier Santos Vendôme Ref. 8192 is a refined and classic timepiece with a 32mm case. It features an elegant Roman numeral dial that embodies Cartier's signature style. Powered b...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Cartier Mid Size Wrist Watch, 30 M.M. X 6 M.M thick 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Cartier Inc. 17 jewel mechanical, Manual wind movement. Silver Satin Dial with raised Gol...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date 1803 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Here we have a Rolex Day-Date wristwatch. The watch showcases a round case made from 18ct rose gold, featuring a silver dial with bold hour markers and the iconic Rolex crown. The da...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$48,000
Rolex x Loree Rodkin Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date crafted in 18k yellow gold, customised by jewellery designer Loree Rodkin. The watch features a champagne dial with baton hour markers, day aperture...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
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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