Unavailable|$4,000
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Stainless Steel Watch, 1970
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1603 Fluted Bezel Stainless Steel Watch with Original Wide Boy
Rolex Steel Blue Dial Datejust Watch, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 CIRCA / YEAR
Rolex Steel Datejust with Original Dial from 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Oyster Perpetual Watch Dated 1970
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / 1601 METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Oyster Perpetual Watch Dated 1970
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Quickset Perpetual Winding Watch, Late 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Ref. 16030 METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Datejust Full 18 Karat Yellow Gold Women, 1970-1979
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex - Oyster Perpetual DateJust - Women - 1970-1979 Gender: Ladies Model : Oyster Perpetual
18k Gold
Rolex Steel Datejust with Classic Original Blue Dial from Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Purple Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1601 METAL
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Finished Green Dial, Circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603
Stainless Steel
Sold|$5,795
Rolex Datejust 36 16014
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4926 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Ref: 16014 Age: Gender: Unisex Complete With
Sold|$2,580
Ref. 1603, Datejust ROLEX
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Ref. 1603, Datejust Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual, DateJust, Superlative Chronometer Officially
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Original Bracelet and Dial , Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
Rolex Steel Datejust with Classic Original Blue Dial from Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL
Sold|$3,995
Rolex 69173 Datejust Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 69173 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless steel Case Diameter: 26mm Bezel
Diamond, White Diamond, Stainless Steel
Sold|$5,275
Rolex 1601 Datejust Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 1601 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless steel Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal
Diamond, White Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold "Fat Boy" Datejust Ref 1601 circa 1970
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An attractive example of a Datejust in steel and rose gold, rather than the more common steel and
Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
ROLEX Stainless Steel and White Gold Cotton Bowl Classic Datejust Wristwatch circa 1970
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The 1970 Cotton Bowl was played in Dallas, Texas on January 1, 1070. In the end, the Texas
Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 36 Stainless Steel Unisex 1603
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4925 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Ref: 1603 Age: Circa 1970 Gender: Unisex
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Custom "Golf" Dial Stainless Steel Datejust 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Produced specifically for a special golf tournament, this all original Rolex Datejust is a fun and
Stainless Steel
Sold|$7,800
Rolex Datejust 36 Quickset Reference 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
craftsmanship synonymous with the Rolex brand. Part of the esteemed Datejust collection, the 16014 model carries
Stainless Steel
Rolex 6827 Datejust Midsize Presidential Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 6827 Model: Datejust Case Material: 18k yellow gold Case Diameter: 31mm Crystal
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$8,979
Rolex Datejust Mens Wristwatch Circa 1975
By Rolex
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Rolex Datejust Mens Wristwatch. Champagne dial, automatic/date. Serial number 3.937.910. Blue
Steel
Sold|$6,090
Rolex Datejust 16013 Black Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 16013 Black Dial Mens Watch
Rolex Vintage 1601 Pie Pan Datejust on Jubilee Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A distinguished Rolex Datejust wristwatch crafted in stainless
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 1601 18K Yellow Gold Buckley Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch. 36mm 18k Yellow gold case. 18K Yellow Gold fluted bezel. Blue dial
Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Replacement Pink Diamond Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Bezel Datejust Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: MOVEMENT / CALIBER:1570 26 jewels DIAL
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Jubilee Bracelet Watch, circa 1975
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / 1603 METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The Rolex Datejust is iconic and classic, so its appeal is broad and it is not an uncommon model
Stainless Steel
Sold|$6,800
Rolex 279160 Datejust Dark Grey Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 279160 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 28mm Bezel
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The Rolex Datejust is iconic and classic, so its appeal is broad and it is not an uncommon model
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Yellow Gold Original Roman Numeral Dial Watch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust, ref. 1601 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 26
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Original Folded Link Oyster Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Original Oyster
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601 circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Lovely Rolex 18k yellow gold Datejust, Ref. 1601, with a matte black pie-pan dial, mint condition
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Vintage Gents Gold Champagne Dial 1601 Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Vintage Gents Wristwatch, champagne dial with applied
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
diameter. Champagne dial with baton indexes. Leather strap with gilt Rolex buckle. Pre-owned with Rolex box.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Watch Company Rose Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / 1601 METAL: Rose Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Stainless Steel Smooth Bezel Datejust Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An very rare example of Rolex’s most celebrated model, this steel and rose gold Datejust ref. #1600
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Orange Diamond Dial Perpetual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Ref. 1601 METAL: Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies yellow gold Red Stella Dial Datejust Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A classic lady Datejust ref. #6917- the most timeless and iconic of Rolex models- enhanced by the
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies yellow gold Green Stella Dial Datejust Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A classic lady Datejust ref. #6917- the most timeless and iconic of Rolex models- enhanced by the
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Diamond Bezel Datejust Wristwatch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust, Diamond Bezel, Diamond Dial, Ref
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Blue Diamond Dial Watch, circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16018 Tiffany & Co. Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 16018 Mens Watch. 36mm 18K yellow gold case. 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. Tiffany
Rolex Stainless Steel Blue Dial Datejust Wristwatch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust, 1601 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 1570, 26
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Custom Green Diamond Dial, Dated 1978
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / 1601 METAL: Stainless Steel
Rolex Ref. 1601 Datejust Steel and White Gold Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Superlative Chronometer
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 6913 Custom-Diamond MOP Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Datejust 6913 is a stunning ladies' watch that combines elegance and luxury. With a compact
18k Gold
Rolex Perpetual Oyster Stainless Steel Datejust Black Dial
By Rolex
Located in Media, PA
Rolex Wristwatch with Black Dial 1602 Model Model Datejust 36MM Size Case In Perfect Working Order
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 1601 Model: Datejust Case Material: Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal: Plastic Bezel
Stainless Steel
Rolex Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust 6917 For Women, 70's
By Rolex
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 6917 For Women, 70's Wonderful Rolex made in yellow gold, 18 carats
Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$65,500
1976 Rolex Datejust 18K Red Jasper Ref. 1601
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Rolex watches with stone dials were actually Datejusts, starting in the early 70s. The earliest Day
Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 6916 Datejust Champagne Diamond Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 6916 Model: Datejust Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Crystal: Sapphire Case
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
ROLEX For Tiffany, Oyster Perpetual DateJust Men's Watch, C 1972
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
all DateJust Rolex watches there is a small magnifying glass over the date at 3, with three bar-shaped
Vintage Rolex Datejust Steel Silver Linen Dial Automatic Mens Watch 1603
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Model Number: 1603 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Classic Model: Rolex Datejust
Steel
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Datejust Red Diamond Stella Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A classic lady Datejust ref. #6917- the most timeless and iconic of Rolex models- enhanced by the
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.
This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
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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.
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