Rolex Datejust Ref# 1601 Stainless Steel and 18 Karat White Gold, circa 1971
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Beautiful condition example Rolex stainless steel Datejust ref# 1601 serial# 2.8 million circa
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Tiger's-Eye Dial Ref 16018 circa 1978
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 16018, circa 1978. This fun and classic watch has
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Two-Tone Stainless Steel and Gold Women's Datejust w/ Box 6917 Tiffany&Co
By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Rolex Two-Tone Stainless Steel and Gold Women's Datejust w/ Box 6917 Tiffany & Co. Model: Datejust
Gold, Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1600
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch ref 1600 serial # 2.8 million circa 1971. 36mm diameter
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch ref 1601 serial #3.0 million circa 1971. 36mm Oyster case
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel and 14K Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch ref 1601 serial # 2.8 million circa
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Gold Bezel Oyster Perpetual DateJust Wristwatch Ref 1601
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Classic Datejust Stainless Steel Case with 18K White Gold Bezel. Reference 1601. Rolex
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch circa 1970
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1603, serial number 2.8 million, circa 1970. 36mm
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1603 circa 1970
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1603, serial number 2.5 million, circa 1970. 36mm
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Blue Wave Dial Wristwatch 1970
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Rare Blue Wave Dial with Applied Hour Markers with
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601 circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K Rose Gold Datejust ref 1601 circa 1970’s. 36mm diameter full size man’s model with fluted
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust Grey Dial Steel Vintage Men's Watch 1603 Year 1970
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Grey Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 1603 Year 1970. Officially certified chronometer
Sold|$3,699
Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch. Stainless steel 36mm case with an 18k white gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless SteelOyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust in Steel and Gold Slate Grey Pie-Pan Dial with Bi-Color Applied
Yellow Gold
Sold|$5,199
Rolex Ladies Datejust 6917 Silver Diamond
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand - Rolex Model - 6917 Datejust Gender - Ladies Case Size - 26mm Bezel - Steel Diamond Dial
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Sold|$7,935
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
• Model: Rolex DATEJUST • Movement: Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding • Case Size: 26mm • Case
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men's Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with an 18K white gold
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Watch, 1977
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1977 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 14k White Gold Fluted Bezel with Stainless Steel Case watch
Rolex Datejust 6917 Malachite Green Diamond Roman
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Model - 6917 Datejust Metals - Yellow Gold / Seel Case size
Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 6917 Malachite Green Diamond Roman
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Model - 6917 Datejust Metals - Yellow Gold / Seel Case size
Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 6917 Malachite Green Diamond Roman
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Model - 6917 Datejust Metals - Yellow Gold / Seel Case size
Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch Factory Blue Linen Dial with Contrasting
Stainless Steel
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel and White Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch Beautiful Factory Grey Pie-Pan
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Calendar Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
.Serial Numbers :2851844 .Circa:1970.Comes with Rolex Box . Warranted for one year .Very Good Condition .
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust ref 1601 Stainless Steel circa 1972
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Man’s Stainless Steel Datejust ref 1601 serial # 3.3 million circa 1972. Featuring 36mm
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 with Black Dial, 1971
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1971 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 14k White Gold Fluted Bezel with Stainless Steel Case watch
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Custom-Colored Dial Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 2.3 million, circa 1970. 36mm
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 1601 Two Tone Roman on Brown Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand - Rolex Model - 1601 Datejust Case Size - 36mm Metals - Steel/Yellow Gold Dial - Two-tone
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Grey Linen Dial Datejust Wristwatch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel and White Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch Beautiful Factory Grey Linen
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Oyster Perpetual SS/18K Datejust Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel and White Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch Beautiful Factory Grey Taupe
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Midsize Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6827
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
The Rolex Datejust Model 6827 pre-owned midsize automatic wrist watch. Featuring a champagne dial
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36mm in size Stainless Steel Case 18K White Gold Case
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Midsize Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6827 1979
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Midsize 18k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 6827, 1979. This beautiful watch has an
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601 circa 1971
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 2.7 million, circa 1971. 36mm
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gold
Rolex Ladies 6917 Datejust MOP Diamond on Black Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Ladies Model - 6917 Datejust Metals - Yellow gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Jubilee Wristwatch Ref 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex two tone Datejust,14 K yellow gold and steel. Reference 16013. Circa 1978. Automatic
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel and White Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch Beautiful Factory Grey Dial
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Black Dial Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch Rare Factory Black Matte Swiss Made Dial with
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Black Dial Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch Rare Factory Black Matte Dial with Applied
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies 26mm Datejust 6917 Pink MOP Diamond Steel Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand - Rolex Gender - Ladies Condition - Pre owned Style - Datejust Model - 6917 Metals
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Women's Steel 18 Karat Gold MOP Diamond and Sapphire Datejust Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
WATCH DESCRIPTION BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Datejust CASE SIZE : 26mm CASE : Rolex Stainless Steel
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Women's Steel 18 Karat Gold Green Diamond and Emerald Datejust Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
WATCH DESCRIPTION BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Datejust CASE SIZE : 26mm CASE : Rolex Stainless Steel
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Black Strap Vintage Men's Watch 1601
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Black Strap Vintage Mens Watch 1601. Officially certified
Rolex Stainless Stee Datejust circa 1971 with Custom colored dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 2.9 million, circa 1971. 36mm
White Gold, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch circa 1973
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel and 14k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, serial number 3.5 million, circa
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex 6917 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Malachite Dial Datejust President Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Company-Rolex Style-Luxury Watch Model-Datejust Reference Number-6917 Case Metal-18k Yellow Gold
18k Gold, Yellow 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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The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
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These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.