Rolex Thunderbird Datejust Ref. 1625 14 Karat YG and SS Watch, 1968
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1968 Vintage Rolex Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Bezel Datejust Ref. 1625 Two Tone 14k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Attached Gold Stick/Bar/Baton M...
Rolex Datejust 36 1601 Men White Gold & Stainless Steel 0 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: W008040 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Variant: 36 Model Number: 1601 Age: 1963 Gender: Men Complete With: Xupes Presentation Box Dial: Silver Baton Glas...
White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Blue Dial Ref 1601 circa 1967
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 1.5 million, circa 1967. 36mm case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal. With beautiful original blue pie-pan dia...
Stainless Steel
Rolex 14 Karat Yellow Gold Datejust Grey Dial Ref 1601, circa 1962
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14K yellow gold Datejust ref 1601 serial number 779,xxx circa 1962. This model is the full size man’s 36mm diameter Oyster case with fluted bezel from the era, with acrylic cr...
14k Gold
Rolex Datejust 36 1603 Men White Gold & Stainless Steel 0 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: W008005 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Variant: 36 Model Number: 1603 Age: 1969 Gender: Men Complete With: Xupes Presentation Box Dial: Silver Baton Glas...
18k Gold, White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 1601 Men White Gold & Stainless Steel 0 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: W008002 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Variant: 36 Model Number: 1601 Age: 1962 Gender: Men Complete With: Xupes Presentation Box Dial: Silver Baton Glas...
18k Gold, White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex White Gold Diamond Blue Stella Dial Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6917
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18k White Gold "Datejust" With Original Blue "Stella" Diamond Dial, by Rolex. Circa 1969. All Original Diamond Setting. 26mm Case Diameter. Automatic Movement.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with custom colored Blue Dial, circa 1964
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 1.0 million, circa 1964. 36mm diameter case with fluted bezel, acrylic crystal and custom colored cobalt blue dial...
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Burl Wood Dial circa 1969
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex lady's 18k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, serial number 2.3 million, circa 1969. 27mm case with smooth bezel, acrylic crystal and Rolex factory wood dial. Fitted with high qu...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex yellow gold stainless steel Pie Pan Dial Datejust self winding wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref 1601 serial# 2.1 million circa 1968. Featuring a 36mm diameter case with 14K WG fluted bezel and acrylic crystal and beautifully restore “Rose” pi...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Black Pie Pan Dial Self Winding Wristwatch, c1963
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Scarce reference model 1600 smooth bezel stainless steel Rolex Datejust circa 1963 with beautiful condition black original pie pan dial with applied silver indexes and silver baton ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Custom Moss Green Dial circa 1964
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, circa 1964. 36mm diameter full size man's model with fluted or smooth bezel, acrylic crystal and beautiful custom-colored Moss G...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex White Gold stainless steel Datejust self winding Wristwatch 1601, c 1964
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage man’s Rolex stainless steel Datejust ref# 1601 serial number 1.07 million, circa 1964. Featuring a 36mm diameter stainless steel Oyster case with 14K white gold fluted bezel,...
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601 circa 1962
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 881,XXX, circa 1962. 36mm full-size man's model with rose gold fluted bezel and great looking silver...
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601 circa 1969
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel and 14k rose gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 1.3 million, circa 1969. 36mm case with 14k rose gold fluted bezel and acrylic crystal. WIth ver...
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel, 14k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch ref 1601 circa 1967
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel and 14K Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref 1601 serial # 1.6 million circa 1967. Man's full size dress model 36mm diameter Oyster case with 14K Rose Gold f...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel and 14 Karat White Gold Ref 1601, circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Datejust stainless steel and 14k white gold ref 1601, serial# 1.7 million circa 1968. Featuring 36mm diameter Oyster case with acrylic crystal, 14K white gold fluted bezel, an...
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Ref 1601 Stainless Steel and 14 Karat Gold “Tropical”, circa 1965
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust ref 1601 serial # 1.21 million circa 1965. Full size man’s 36mm diameter case with 14K white gold fluted bezel and acrylic crystal with a richly patin...
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Ref 1601 Stainless Steel and 14 Karat White Gold, circa 1969
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref 1601 serial# 2.0 million circa 1969. Featuring a 36mm diameter case with 14K WG fluted bezel and acrylic crystal and original silver pie pan dial...
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex White Gold Black Pie Pan Dial Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601, circa 1965
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex Datejust ref 1601 serial # 1.2 million circa 1965. Featuring 36mm diameter Oyster case with 14K white gold fluted bezel, and acrylic crystal. With a stunning original m...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch ref 1601 serial# 930,xxx circa 1962. 36mm diameter case with 14K white gold fluted bezel and acrylic crystal. With original very pleasing ma...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gold
ROLEX Steel Datejust Tiffany & Co. Ref. c1960s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch ref 1601 serial# 896,xxx circa 1962/63. 36mm Oyster case with 14K white gold fluted bezel and acrylic crystal. Original exceptionally lively...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601with Custom-Colored Dial
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 2.0 million, circa 1969. 36mm case with fluted bezel and acrylic crystal. With custom-colored turquoise blue pie-p...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1570 with Custom-Colored Dial
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 3.3 million, circa 1961. 36mm Oyster case with 14k white gold fluted bezel. With beautiful custom-colored blue pie...
Stainless Steel
Certified 1960 Rolex Datejust 1601 Custom Diamond Black Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #:1601. . Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch. Stainless steel 36mm case. 18k Yellow gold bezel. Champagne dial with gold hands and stick markers. Brown leather strap with Rolex b...
Rolex Stainless Steel DateJust Wristwatch Ref 1600
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex DateJust steel wristwatch, reference 1600. This classic Rolex watch features a custom green dial, a plastic crystal, stainless steel waterproof crown, smooth stainless steel be...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust 6516 Lapis Diamond 26mm
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Please Read Description Brand - Rolex Gender - ladies Model - 6516 datejust Condition - pre owned Metals - Stainless steel Case size - 26 mm Bezel - Steel 1CT diamond Crystal - sap...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 6516 Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 6516 Ladies Watch. 25 mm stainless steel case. 18k yellow gold smooth bezel. Champagne dial with yellow gold hands and markers. Minute marker on the outer...
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch circa 1969
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 2.2 million, circa 1969. 36mm case with 18k yellow gold fluted bezel, acrylic crystal, and very distinctive early ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Rolex Datejust, Model 1611 with "Morellis" Finish
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This yellow gold Rolex Datejust features a rare "Morellis" finish, a Rolex factory texture used in the 60s and 70s. The watch is in excellent condition with it's original Morellis ju...
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 1962
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch, Ref. 6605, 1962. This collectable Datejust has a steel fluted bezel, locking waterproof crown, plastic crystal, refinished silvered d...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Orange Dial Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6517
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Ladys Oyster Perpetual Datejust .18K Yellow Gold .President Head .
18k Gold
Rolex Ladies 6516 Datejust Red Diamond on Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Ladies Model - 6516 Datejust Metals - Stainless steel Case size - 26mm Bezel - Engine turn steel Crystal - Acrylic Movement - Automatic ...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies 6516 Datejust Red Diamond on Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Ladies Model - 6516 Datejust Metals - Stainless steel Case size - 26mm Bezel - Engine turn steel Crystal - Acrylic Movement - Automatic ...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies 6516 Datejust Red Diamond on Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Ladies Model - 6516 Datejust Metals - Stainless steel Case size - 26mm Bezel - Engine turn steel Crystal - Acrylic Movement - Automatic ...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1605 circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1605, circa 1966. Featuring an original textured silvered dial, with an engine-turned bezel, a 1570 caliber movement, 26 jewels. A 36 ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Yellow Gold Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust stainless steel case with a 18K white gold bezel. Circa 1966. Reference 1601. Comes with a blue retouched dial. Blue alligator band. Automatic movement. All of ou...
Stainless Steel
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch CMT_120 Beautiful Factory Oyster (Silver) Dial with Applied Hour Markers White Gold Fluted Bezel Stainless Steel Case 36m...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Silver Dial Vintage Men's Watch 1601
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Silver Dial Vintage Mens Watch 1601. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36 mm in diameter. Rolex l...
Rolex Gold Stainless Steel Oyster Datejust Bracelet Wristwatch, circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex Datejust ref 1600 stainless steel and 14K gold, case serial # 1.5 million circa 1966 with original riveted link SS/14K YG Oyster bracelet. Featuring 36mm diameter stain...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Orange Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1603, 1964
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Datejust 36mm 1964 1747xxx, reference 1603. Custom orange dial and new black leather strap. Automatic movement. This watch includes a one year warranty from the time of purc...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch circa 1961 with Custom-Colored Dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1603, serial number 653,XXX, circa 1961. 36mm full-size man's model with engine turned bezel and acrylic crystal. With beautiful custo...
Stainless Steel
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Serpico Y Liano automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust in stainless steel. To all intents and purposes this is a classic, and early example of the Rolex staple, iconic time piece. The one element that di...
Stainless Steel
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust self winding wristwatch, circa 1961
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Beautiful condition example early Rolex stainless steel Datejust ref# 1601 serial # 702,xxx circa 1961. Featuring a 36mm diameter Oyster case with finely milled 14K WG bezel, acrylic...
14k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Watch with a 14 Karat RG and SS Case, 1969
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1969 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 Two Tone 14k Rose Gold Fluted Bezel with Stainless Steel Case watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied Rose Color Rounded Stick/Bar/Baton Ma...
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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A fresh palette of dial colors and technological advances have elevated this classic watch model.
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.