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Rolex Datejust 1950

Rolex Early Datejust Steel and Rose Gold with Original Dial from 1950
Rolex Early Datejust Steel and Rose Gold with Original Dial from 1950

Rolex Early Datejust Steel and Rose Gold with Original Dial from 1950

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 6075 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X ...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

1959 Rolex Vintage Mens Early Datejust, Ref. 6605 - Stainless Steel
1959 Rolex Vintage Mens Early Datejust, Ref. 6605 - Stainless Steel

1959 Rolex Vintage Mens Early Datejust, Ref. 6605 - Stainless Steel

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

Produced in limited numbers in the mid-1950's, these early Datejust model watches are very fine and desirable.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Original Patinated Black Dial 1958
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Original Patinated Black Dial 1958

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Original Patinated Black Dial 1958

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 6605 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1958 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Roulette Wheel Automatic RA625C
Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Roulette Wheel Automatic RA625C

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Roulette Wheel Automatic RA625C

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rare luxury classic, 18k rose gold and stainless steel Rolex ref.6605 Oyster Perpetual Datejust automatic with roulette red and black date wheel, c.1958, in excellent working, origin...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 18k SS Datejust 36mm Mens 1950s Automatic RA760
Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 18k SS Datejust 36mm Mens 1950s Automatic RA760

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 18k SS Datejust 36mm Mens 1950s Automatic RA760

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rare timeless classic, 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex ref.6605 Oyster Perpetual Datejust automatic, c.1957, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchma...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ref 6517 Lady Datejust 18k Gold 25mm 1950s Linen Dial Automatic RA703C
Rolex Ref 6517 Lady Datejust 18k Gold 25mm 1950s Linen Dial Automatic RA703C

Rolex Ref 6517 Lady Datejust 18k Gold 25mm 1950s Linen Dial Automatic RA703C

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Luxurious elegance, 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust automatic with linen dial, c.1958, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. ...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Oyster 6517 Lady Datejust 18k Gold 25mm 1950s Linen Dial Automatic RA703B
Rolex Oyster 6517 Lady Datejust 18k Gold 25mm 1950s Linen Dial Automatic RA703B

Rolex Oyster 6517 Lady Datejust 18k Gold 25mm 1950s Linen Dial Automatic RA703B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless luxury, 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust automatic with linen dial, c.1958, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gor...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic w Roulette Wheel RA625
Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic w Roulette Wheel RA625

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic w Roulette Wheel RA625

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rare timeless classic, 18k rose gold and stainless steel Rolex ref.6605 Oyster Perpetual Datejust automatic with roulette red and black date wheel, c.1958, in excellent working, orig...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic w Roulette Wheel RA625
Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic w Roulette Wheel RA625

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic w Roulette Wheel RA625

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless treasure, rare 18k rose gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.6605 Datejust automatic roulette date wheel, c.1958, in excellent working, original unrestored c...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Rare Datejust Reference 6605 with Original Dial from 1957
Rolex Stainless Steel Rare Datejust Reference 6605 with Original Dial from 1957

Rolex Stainless Steel Rare Datejust Reference 6605 with Original Dial from 1957

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 6605 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1957 / 58 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter ...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 6605 18k SS Mens 1950s 36mm Vintage Automatic RA760B
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 6605 18k SS Mens 1950s 36mm Vintage Automatic RA760B

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 6605 18k SS Mens 1950s 36mm Vintage Automatic RA760B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage icon, Rolex 18k gold and stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref.6605 automatic, c.1957, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorg...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 1958 Lady-Datejust Watch 6517 - Yellow Gold 18k Automatic One Year
Rolex 1958 Lady-Datejust Watch 6517 - Yellow Gold 18k Automatic One Year

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...

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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Rolex Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1956
Rolex Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1956

Rolex Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1956

By Rolex

Located in Paris, FR

Rolex 18k Rose Gold Datejust wristwatch, self-winding with date.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Roulette Date Ref 6605
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Roulette Date Ref 6605

Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Roulette Date Ref 6605

By Rolex

Located in Surfside, FL

Vintage rare 1958 Rolex Datejust, model number 6605. The watch dial is in good condition, featuring a slight patina that adds to its unique character. It retains the original hands a...

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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 18 Karat YG Ovetone “Red” Datejust Ref 6305, circa 1954
Rolex 18 Karat YG Ovetone “Red” Datejust Ref 6305, circa 1954

Rolex 18 Karat YG Ovetone “Red” Datejust Ref 6305, circa 1954

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

An early, rare, and fine condition Rolex “Ovetone” Datejust model ref 6305 serial # 971,xxx circa 1954 with original dial with red printed “Datejust” and red print date wheel. Feat...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 6105 Ovettone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1952
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 6105 Ovettone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1952

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 6105 Ovettone 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1952

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1952 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ovettone Reference 6105. 18K Yellow Gold case with a fluted bezel. Black dial with applied, yellow gold-colored, arrow markers. All Red Date Wheel. Equipp...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Incredible 1950's ROLEX Datejust Stainless Steel & White Gold
Incredible 1950's ROLEX Datejust Stainless Steel & White Gold

Incredible 1950's ROLEX Datejust Stainless Steel & White Gold

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A fantastic example and very desirable early Datejust in Stainless Steel & White Gold with special features. This Rolex most recognizably features unique markers seldom featured on a...

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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, White Gold, 18k Gold

ROLEX 1950's Rose Gold Ref#6304 Datejust Dagger Markers
ROLEX 1950's Rose Gold Ref#6304 Datejust Dagger Markers

ROLEX 1950's Rose Gold Ref#6304 Datejust Dagger Markers

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

ROLEX 1950's Rose Gold Ref#6304 Datejust Dagger Markers

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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

ROLEX, "datejust" Ref. 6605
ROLEX, "datejust" Ref. 6605

ROLEX, "datejust" Ref. 6605

By Rolex

Located in Firenze, IT

Gold Automatic Watch With Date Dispaly Case 328431, Manufactured in 1957 Calibre 1065, 25 jewels, "butterfly" rotor, the gilt matt dial with gold applied dart-shaped hour markers...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Rolex 18K Gold  Oyster Perpetual Datejust  Ref. 6605
Rolex 18K Gold  Oyster Perpetual Datejust  Ref. 6605

Rolex 18K Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 6605

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

18K yellow gold Rolex Ref. 6605 Oyster Perpetual Datejust, circa 1950's, is a tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Perpetual Winding Wristwatch
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Perpetual Winding Wristwatch

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Perpetual Winding Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Ref. 6105 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel & 14kt. Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: 44mm X 36mm CIRCA: 1952 MOVEMENT ...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6105
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6105

Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6105

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

Men's 17 jewels, 18tkt yellow gold early Rolex Datejust. Original Dauphine hands and original restored dial. Reference Number: 6105

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

Very Rare 25 jewels early Rolex Datejust with the original Jubilee early style bracelet. Original Dauphine hands and original restored dial. Reference Number: 6605 Caliber: 1065

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

ROLEX Very Rare Factory-Engraved Bezel & Case Vintage Datejust
ROLEX Very Rare Factory-Engraved Bezel & Case Vintage Datejust

ROLEX Very Rare Factory-Engraved Bezel & Case Vintage Datejust

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A very rare ref. 1602 Datejust by ROLEX. The rarity of this watch involves the factory finish engraving on both the 18k yellow gold case & smooth bezel. The engraving has a beautiful...

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6084
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6084

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6084

By Rolex

Located in Stamford, CT

1957 Rolex Oyster Perpetual. Off white dial with minor stains and luminous markers. Plain bezel. Rolex steel buckle. Late bubble back model. Circa 1957. Steel Lug tip to lug: 39...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

Rolex yellow gold Stainless steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1601
Rolex yellow gold Stainless steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1601

Rolex yellow gold Stainless steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1601

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Watch 1601 on Strap - Automatic winding, 26 jewels, acrylic crystal, non-quickset. Stainless steel case with 18k yellow gold fluted bezel. Champagne dial...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1601
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1601

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1601

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Watch 1601 on Strap - Automatic winding, 26 jewels, acrylic crystal, non-quickset. Stainless steel case with 18k yellow gold fluted bezel. Champagne dial...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Early Datejust with Carbonized Finish from 1959
Rolex Stainless Steel Early Datejust with Carbonized Finish from 1959

Rolex Stainless Steel Early Datejust with Carbonized Finish from 1959

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1959 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 44mm X 36mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perp...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

1959 Rolex Men's Datejust Watch 6605 Stainless Steel Leather Band
1959 Rolex Men's Datejust Watch 6605 Stainless Steel Leather Band

1959 Rolex Men's Datejust Watch 6605 Stainless Steel Leather Band

By Rolex

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Rolex Men's Datejust Watch Model: 6605 Serial: 415566 This Rolex watch case is set in stainless steel and is 36mm in diameter. Original silver dial with engine turned bezel and si...

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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Rose Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Tropical Patina Wristwatch
Rolex Rose Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Tropical Patina Wristwatch

Rolex Rose Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Tropical Patina Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A truly vintage looking vintage time piece with a distinctive tropical patina enhanced by original stylized hands. Rose gold and stainless steel models from this era are exceedingly ...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold "Red" Datejust Ref 6105 circa 1950s
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold "Red" Datejust Ref 6105 circa 1950s

Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold "Red" Datejust Ref 6105 circa 1950s

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

An rare example of the iconic Rolex Datejust. With 1950s watches becoming of increasing interest to collectors, this piece boasts a hearty list of noteworthy features: red writing on...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Early Sport Bezel and Papers
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Early Sport Bezel and Papers

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Early Sport Bezel and Papers

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Great example of an early Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1603, with stylized hands and markers, clean "Swiss only" silvered dial and an early sport bezel. This watch...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Rose Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Perpetual Wind Watch, circa 1955
Rolex Rose Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Perpetual Wind Watch, circa 1955

Rolex Rose Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Perpetual Wind Watch, circa 1955

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Red and Black Date Wheel METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and Solid Gold DIMENSIONS: 45mm X 36mm CIRCA: 1955 / 1...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Lady Datejust 6517 Stainless Steel Silver Dial 26mm Oyster Band
Vintage Rolex Lady Datejust 6517 Stainless Steel Silver Dial 26mm Oyster Band

Vintage Rolex Lady Datejust 6517 Stainless Steel Silver Dial 26mm Oyster Band

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Rolex Lady Datejust 6517 Stainless Steel Silver Dial 26mm Oyster Band, Circa 1957. This watch has been professionally polished and is in good overall condition. Authenticity ...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Rare Black Gilt Dial circa 1950s
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Rare Black Gilt Dial circa 1950s

Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Rare Black Gilt Dial circa 1950s

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

An 18k yellow gold Datejust, Ref. 6605, with a rare and very desirable black gilt dial and original teardrop markers. Early examples of rare Datejusts have grown into their own categ...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6305 circa 1950s
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6305 circa 1950s

Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6305 circa 1950s

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Rolex stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 6305, circa 1950s. This watch offers a great value for such a handsome vintage look. We have a high level of affec...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Two-tone 36mm Estate Watch - 6305
Rolex Datejust Two-tone 36mm Estate Watch - 6305

Rolex Datejust Two-tone 36mm Estate Watch - 6305

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Experience timeless elegance with this stunning Rolex Datejust 36mm Estate Watch. Adorned with a white dial, two-tone bracelet, and circa 1950's.

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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Custom Dial Datejust Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex Stainless Steel Custom Dial Datejust Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex Stainless Steel Custom Dial Datejust Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1956 Rolex Ref 6305 Datejust, 36 MM water proof case with engine turned bezel. Automatic self winding Movement, Custom Blue Dial with raised markers and a calendar window at th...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Perpetual Wind Watch, circa 1953
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Perpetual Wind Watch, circa 1953

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Perpetual Wind Watch, circa 1953

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / 6305 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / 18Kt. Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: 44mm X 36mm CIRCA: 1953 / 1954 MOVEMENT /...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Early Datejust Perpetual Wristwatch, circa 1956
Rolex Stainless Steel Early Datejust Perpetual Wristwatch, circa 1956

Rolex Stainless Steel Early Datejust Perpetual Wristwatch, circa 1956

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Ref. 6605 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: 49mm X 36mm CIRCA: 1956 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual W...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Green Dial Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Green Dial Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Green Dial Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1956 Rolex Reference 2603 Datejust, 36 MM stainless Steel Waterproof Oyster case with Thunderbird Bezel. Caliber 1560 Automatic, self winding Movement, Custom Green Dial with R...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Early and Rare Datejust "Big Bubble" from 1953
Rolex Stainless Steel Early and Rare Datejust "Big Bubble" from 1953

Rolex Stainless Steel Early and Rare Datejust "Big Bubble" from 1953

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Early Datejust / Reference 6305 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex 1601 Datejust 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Leather Band, circa 1959
Vintage Rolex 1601 Datejust 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Leather Band, circa 1959

Vintage Rolex 1601 Datejust 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Leather Band, circa 1959

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 1601 Serial: 1050*** 1959 Model: Datejust Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Custom Leather Band Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Champagne Face: Sapphire Crystal...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1950s
Rolex Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1950s

Rolex Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1950s

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is an exceptional example of a rare variation of an early Rolex Datejust wristwatch in 18k rose gold from the 1950s. It is a reference 6605. The original black dial, which is ex...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Datejust 6155
Rolex Datejust 6155

Rolex Datejust 6155

By Rolex

Located in Surfside, FL

Vintage Rolex Datejust "Ovittone" in 18k yellow gold on a crocodile strap w/ gold plated Rolex buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds and "Red" date. Applied faceted dagger numerals. Circa 19...

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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Datejust 36mm 6605
Rolex Datejust 36mm 6605

Rolex Datejust 36mm 6605

By Rolex

Located in Surfside, FL

Vintage rare 1958 Rolex Datejust, model number 6605. The watch dial is in good condition, featuring a slight patina that adds to its unique character. It retains the original hands a...

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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch circa 1958
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch circa 1958

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch circa 1958

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 415,XXX, circa 1958. 36mm full-size man's model with early-style checkerboard bezel, acrylic crystal, and original...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Black Dial, 1957
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Black Dial, 1957

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Black Dial, 1957

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1957 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 14k White Gold Fluted Bezel and Stainless Steel watch with Newer Rolex Replacement Case Back with Black Dial with Applied Steel Stick/Bar/Baton ...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 1601, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Datejust 1601, White Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Datejust 1601, White Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Datejust Reference #:1601. Rolex 1601 Mens 36mm Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Datejust - Automatic Movement - Black Dial with Gold Stick Hour Markers and Minute Drag Border - Y...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 6605, Champagne Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Datejust 6605, Champagne Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Datejust 6605, Champagne Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Datejust Reference #: 6605. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Yellow Gold Champagne 36 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Pink Gold Datejust ref# 6305  circa 1955
Rolex Pink Gold Datejust ref# 6305  circa 1955

Rolex Pink Gold Datejust ref# 6305 circa 1955

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 18K PG Datejust ref #6305 serial# 36,xxx circa 1955. 36mm diameter fully size man's model with beautifully restored antique white dial with applied pink gold triangular shaped ...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

ROLEX Pink Gold Datejust Ref. 6605 Circa 1957
ROLEX Pink Gold Datejust Ref. 6605 Circa 1957

ROLEX Pink Gold Datejust Ref. 6605 Circa 1957

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 18K PG Datejust ref 6605 serial #328,xxx circa 1957. 36mm diameter Oyster case with smooth bezel and beautifully restored antique white dial with eccentric pink applied indexes...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Rose Gold Datejust Automatic Wristwatch circa 1957
Rolex Rose Gold Datejust Automatic Wristwatch circa 1957

Rolex Rose Gold Datejust Automatic Wristwatch circa 1957

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 18K rose gold Datejust ref# 4417 circa 1957. Featuring 36mm diameter case with 18K rose gold finely milled bezel. With acrylic crystal without cyclops date magnifier, and with ...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Rose Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch circa 1958
Rolex Rose Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch circa 1958

Rolex Rose Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch circa 1958

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 18k rose gold early Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 6605, serial number 417,XXX, circa 1958. 36mm case with fine milled bezel, acrylic crystal, and beautiful condition original silve...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Black Dial Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605
Rolex Stainless Steel Black Dial Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605

Rolex Stainless Steel Black Dial Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605

By Rolex

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rolex Datejust wristwatch, reference 6605. This classic stainless steel Datejust features a refinished black dial with a steel fluted bezel, a plastic crystal, locking waterproof cro...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6305 circa 1959
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6305 circa 1959

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6305 circa 1959

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 6305, circa 1959. 36mm full-size man's model with special bezel and acrylic crystal. Very pleasing original matte silvered dial with b...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ROLEX Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1957
ROLEX Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1957

ROLEX Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1957

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 18k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 6605, serial 2.8 million, circa 1957, with beautifully restored antique white dial with large stylized arrow-head yellow gold indexes ...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

ROLEX Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1958
ROLEX Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1958

ROLEX Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1958

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 14k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 6605, serial 3.8 million, circa 1958, with smooth bezel, antique white dial with applied tapered indexes and tapered hands. With assoc...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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14k Gold

Rolex 18K Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref 6305 circa 1957
Rolex 18K Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref 6305 circa 1957

Rolex 18K Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref 6305 circa 1957

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Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 18K yellow gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref 6305 36mm diameter case with milled bezel circa 1957. Beautifully restored antique white dial with gold applied indexes, tapered g...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Rolex Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1959
Rolex Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1959

Rolex Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1959

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 18K Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch ref 6605 serial # 486,xxx circa 1959. 36mm diiameter case with 18K rose gold finely milled bezel with an acrylic dome crystal without date mag...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold

ROLEX Steel Datejust Gold Bezel ref. 6605 circa 1957
ROLEX Steel Datejust Gold Bezel ref. 6605 circa 1957

ROLEX Steel Datejust Gold Bezel ref. 6605 circa 1957

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex SS Datejust ref 6605 serial # 332,xxx circa 1957. 36mm diameter case with scarce early checkerboard style engraved bezel and beautiful original antique white pie pan dial with ...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Rolex Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6305
Rolex Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6305

Rolex Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6305

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 18K Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch ref 6305 circa 1958. 36mm diameter case with smooth bezel and acrylic dome crystal without date magnifying cyclops. Very plea...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1958
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1958

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1958

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel early Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 6605, serial number 353,XXX, circa 1958. 36mm diameter case with 14k white gold milled bezel, antique white dial with applied ea...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gold

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 6305-2 Stainless Steel Watch, 1955
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 6305-2 Stainless Steel Watch, 1955

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 6305-2 Stainless Steel Watch, 1955

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1955 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 6305-2 Ovettone Red Datejust Stainless Steel watch with Roulette Red and Black Date Wheel & White Dial with Applied Pointed Steel Stick/Bar/Baton Mar...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Datejust Red Ovettone Reference 6305-1 Watch, 1954
Vintage Rolex Datejust Red Ovettone Reference 6305-1 Watch, 1954

Vintage Rolex Datejust Red Ovettone Reference 6305-1 Watch, 1954

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1954 Vintage Rolex Early Rare Red Datejust Ovettone Ref. 6305-1 with Alternating Red and Black Roulette Wheel Date Wheel 14k While Gold Bezel and Stainless Steel watch with Original ...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Gold and Steel Datejust Ref 6609 with Rotating Bezel
Rolex Gold and Steel Datejust Ref 6609 with Rotating Bezel

Rolex Gold and Steel Datejust Ref 6609 with Rotating Bezel

By Rolex

Located in Verona, IT

18k yellow gold and stainless steel Rolex Datejust, circa 1958, Ref. 6609, with rotating calibrated bezel. Champagne dial with yellow gold applied indexes and alpha hands. Plastic cr...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6305
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6305

Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6305

By Rolex

Located in Boston, MA

Rolex stainless steel and 14k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, circa 1955, automatic movement, size 36mm. Rolex Ref. 6305 with a stainless steel case, 14k yellow gold bezel, ivory-co...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Located in Miami, FL

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Stainless Steel

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Located in Antwerp, BE

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20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

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Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Original Charcoal Dial, 1960's

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Original Charcoal Dial, 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

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By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

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By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

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By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

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Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Rare Original Black Dial from Early 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Rare Original Black Dial from Early 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

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Antique 1770s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Ref 1603 with Original Dial, circa 1970s

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Ref 1603 with Original Dial, circa 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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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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