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Rolex Date Salmon

Rolex Ladies Date 79160 26mm Pink Salmon Dial Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Date 79160 26mm Pink Salmon Dial Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Date 79160 26mm Pink Salmon Dial Stainless Steel

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 79160 Serial: A28**** Year: 1999 Model: Rolex Ladies Date Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Pink / Sa...

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Materials

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Vintage 1998 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15200 Steel Salmon Dial Auto 34mm
Vintage 1998 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15200 Steel Salmon Dial Auto 34mm

Vintage 1998 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15200 Steel Salmon Dial Auto 34mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Key Specs Reference: 15200 Model: Oyster Perpetual Date Year: 1998 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 34mm Bezel: Smooth Stainless Steel Bracelet: Oyster Dial: Salmon with Mixed Stick &...

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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

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Vintage 1998 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15200 Steel Salmon Dial Auto 34mm
Vintage 1998 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15200 Steel Salmon Dial Auto 34mm

Vintage 1998 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15200 Steel Salmon Dial Auto 34mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Key Specs Reference: 15200 Model: Oyster Perpetual Date Year: 1998 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 34mm Bezel: Smooth Stainless Steel Bracelet: Oyster Dial: Salmon with Mixed Stick &...

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Vintage 1969 Rolex Day-Date 1803 18K Rose Gold Pink Salmon Dial Auto 36mm
Vintage 1969 Rolex Day-Date 1803 18K Rose Gold Pink Salmon Dial Auto 36mm

Vintage 1969 Rolex Day-Date 1803 18K Rose Gold Pink Salmon Dial Auto 36mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

It is the definitive top-tier Rolex, executed with exceptional taste. Key Specs Reference: 1803 Model: Day-Date Year: 1969 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 36mm Bezel: 18K Rose Gold...

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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

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Rolex Date 34mm Salmon Dial 15200
Rolex Date 34mm Salmon Dial 15200

Rolex Date 34mm Salmon Dial 15200

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 34mm stainless steel Date by Rolex. Featuring a salmon dial with Arabic numbers and a date display at 3 o'clock.

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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Rolex Date 115200, Salmon Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Date 115200, Salmon Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Date 115200, Salmon Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Date Reference #: 115200. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Salmon 34 MM.

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2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Day-Date White Gold Salmon Dial Watch 1802
Rolex Day-Date White Gold Salmon Dial Watch 1802

Rolex Day-Date White Gold Salmon Dial Watch 1802

By Rolex

Located in Southampton, PA

The Rolex Day-Date Watch, reference number 1802, is a functional timepiece that will never go out of style.

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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1995 Rolex Date Model 15200 Stainless Steel 34mm Salmon Dial
1995 Rolex Date Model 15200 Stainless Steel 34mm Salmon Dial

1995 Rolex Date Model 15200 Stainless Steel 34mm Salmon Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

1995 Rolex Date Model 15200 Serial W84XXX, Stainless Steel 34mm Dial Salmon Dial Automatic Movement Made in Switzerland Stephanie Windsor guarantees the proper functioning of this...

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Rolex Day-Date Gents 18 Karat White Gold Salmon Dial 118239 Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex Day-Date Gents 18 Karat White Gold Salmon Dial 118239 Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex Day-Date Gents 18 Karat White Gold Salmon Dial 118239 Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An 18k White Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Gents Wristwatch, salmon dial with applied roman numerals, day at 12 0'clock, date at 3 0'clock, a fixed 18k white gold fluted bezel, an 1...

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Rolex Stainless Steel Date Salmon Dial Wristwatch
Rolex Stainless Steel Date Salmon Dial Wristwatch

Rolex Stainless Steel Date Salmon Dial Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Rolex MPN: 15210 Model: Date Oyster Perpetual Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 34mm Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire crystal Bezel: Stainless steel engin...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

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Rolex Date Salmon For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact rolex date salmon you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from 18k Gold, Gold and Stainless Steel — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 4 antique edition and 6 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect rolex date salmon among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re browsing our inventory for a rolex date salmon, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a Rolex Date Salmon?

On average, a rolex date salmon at 1stDibs sells for $4,415, while they’re typically $3,499 on the low end and $24,549 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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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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