$15,982 / item
Dm 1.23 in
Rolex Champagne String 31 Datejust Oyster Two Tone 18K Gold + SS +Side Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Champagne String 31 Datejust 2Tone 18K Gold + SS + Side Diamonds Oyster Band + Bezel 68173
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31mm Silver Diamond Dial Two-Tone Yellow Gold Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust 31mm two-tone 18K yellow gold and Oystersteel, reference 278243, featuring a silver
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 36 Two Tone Champagne Dial Jubilee Band 16233 Circa 1993
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
details. Silver-tone stainless steel case with a two-tone (silver-tone and gold-tone) yellow gold
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex DateJust Jubilee Black Dial Two-Tone Rose Gold Diamond Hour Markers
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust wristwatch with smooth bezel and two-tone oyster band/dial. This Rolex
Diamond, Rose Gold
$15,000Sale Price|20% Off
3 Carat Diamond Bezel Rolex Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Bracelet Ref. 16013
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust 16013 set with over 3 carats in natural round cut diamonds. Diamonds are set all
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust II 41mm 116333 Wimbledon Dial Two Tone Oyster With Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
in-house 1 year mechanical warranty. Silver-tone stainless steel case with a two-tone (silver-tone
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady-Datejust 31mm Yellow Gold Steel Diamond Dial Two-Tone Watch 178273
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
style and exceptional elegance. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch. Stainless steel case with
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 41mm Chocolate Dial Oyster Two-Tone Steel Rose Gold Watch 126301
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
advanced high technology. Details: Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 41 Model number: 126301 Movement
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust II 41mm 18K Gold Steel Two-Tone Black Roman Dial Men Watch 116333
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust II Steel Yellow Gold Black Roman Dial Mens Watch 116333. Officially certified
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Green Wave Diamond Dial Watch 116233
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Green Wave Diamond Dial Watch 116233 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels
$13,200
H 1.03 in W 0.42 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18k Rose Gold Steel Jubilee Diamond Dial Watch 179171
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
. 🔹 Model Information Brand: Rolex Model: Lady-Datejust Model Number: 179171 Department: Women
Steel
$28,600
H 12.21 in W 4.34 in D 12.21 in Dm 12.21 in L 12.21 in
NEW Rolex Datejust 31mm 278273 Diamond Gray MOP Dial Ladies Watch Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with original box and papers. Rolex Lady-Datejust 31 — Model 278273 Luxury Women’s Two
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Roman Dial Mens Watch 116233
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
clasp. Details: Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 36 Reference number: 116233 (Two-tone) Movement
Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
$24,200
H 1.62 in W 0.52 in Dm 1.62 in
Rolex Datejust 41 126303 Black Diamond Dial Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with original box and papers. 🔹 Model Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 41
Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 Gold & Steel 116233 Watch Champagne Index Dial Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
case with a two-tone (silver-tone and gold-tone) stainless steel and 18kt yellow gold rolex jubilee
Gold, Steel
$18,999
H 1.42 in W 1.42 in D 1.42 in Dm 0.48 in L 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust 36 126233 18K Yellow Gold Steel VI IX Diamond Silver Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with original box and papers Rolex Datejust 41 – Ref
Steel
$17,600
H 1.42 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.42 in
Rare Rolex Datejust 36 18k Gold Green Floral Dial Steel Unisex Watch 116233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
(Automatic) Movement Caliber: Rolex Caliber 3135 Number of Jewels: 31 Jewels Features: Self-Winding Swiss
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel 18K Rose Gold Chocolate Diamond Dial Mens Watch 126331
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned 2020 Card and white serial Tag. Rolex Datejust 41 18K Rose Gold Steel Chocolate Diamond
Rolex Datejust 36 Gold and Steel 116233 Watch Champagne Index Dial Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
case with a two-tone (silver-tone and gold-tone) stainless steel and 18kt yellow gold rolex jubilee
Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Gold or Steel Ivory Pyramid Roman Dial Model 16233 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
This is a beautiful Rolex Model Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Ivory Pyramid Dial Mens Watch with Model
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 41, 126301-0010, Unworn Watch, 2022, B+P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41 watch with polished 18k Everose Gold and Stainless Steel case. This model has
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Two-Tone Watch 68243
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
This Rolex Datejust Two-Tone 31mm Watch, reference number 68243, features a stainless steel and
Rolex Datejust Midsize Two-Tone Watch 178243
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust midsize 2-Tone Watch 178243 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire
Rolex Datejust Two-Tone Diamond Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 31 Midsize Steel Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 278273. Officially certified
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady Datejust 31 17813 Two-Tone Silver Roman and Diamond Dial, circa 2018
By Rolex
Located in Carmel, IN
amazing Rolex DateJust 31! Manufacturer: Rolex Reference Number: 178313 Case Material
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 36mm Floral Dial Dial Two Tone Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Model number: Rolex 36mm Datejust -chocolate floral ramen
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady-Datejust Jubilee Two-Tone Oystersteel and Yellow Rolesor Watch
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
This Rolex Lady-Datejust Jubilee Two-Tone 31 mm Oystersteel and Yellow Rolesor Watch, reference
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Two-Tone Datejust Oyster Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Steel & Gold 2-Tone Watch Oyster Bracelet 16203 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Wimbledon Dial Oyster Fluted Men's Watch 126333
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
ensembles alike. Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust II Reference number: 126331 Movement: Automatic Case Material
Steel
Rolex Datejust Midsize 2-Tone Watch 278273
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Midsize 2-Tone Watch 278273 - Automatic winding; 31 jewel; sapphire crystal
Rolex DateJust II 41 Jubilee Two-Tone Rose Gold & Steel Wimbledon Jubilee Fluted
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
About: Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust II Movement: Automatic Year of production: 2020 Case Material
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Steel and Gold Two-Tone Ivory Pyramid Dial Datejust Wristwatch Ref 116203
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal. Stainless steel case with 18k yellow gold
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Tiffany Dial Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Tiffany Dial Watch 16233 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch 16203
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch 16203 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch 16203
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch 16203 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel and Gold Watch 16203
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch 16203 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel and Gold Watch 16203
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch 16203 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel and Gold Watch 16203
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch 16203 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel and Gold Watch 16203
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch 16203 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset
Rolex Women's Datejust 31 178273 Silver Jubilee Diamond Dial, Jubilee Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Women's Datejust 31 178273 Silver Jubilee Diamond Dial, Jubilee Bracelet, Random Serial. This
Gold, Steel
Rolex Mid-Size DateJust 31 6243, circa 1995, Diamond and MOP Dial, 18k YG and SS
By Rolex
Located in Carmel, IN
-pearl dial with diamond markers. The power behind this two-tone watch is Rolex's automatic chronometer
18k Gold
Ladies Rolex Datejust 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel 279173
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Ladies Rolex Datejust 28mm 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel 279173 - Automatic winding, 31
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 16233
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
thickness: 12mm Bracelet: Rolex two-tone Jubilee 62523H-18 Crystal: Sapphire Dial: Gilt with Roman
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 18K Rose Gold Steel Chocolate Dial Automatic Watch 126331
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand New Fully Stickered 2021 Card. Rolex Datejust 41 18K Rose Gold Steel Jubilee Chocolate Dial
Rolex Lady's Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 179173
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
crown: 29mm Band width at case: 13mm Case thickness: 10.46mm Band: Solid new-style two-tone Rolex
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex DateJust Gray Slate Dial Watch Ref. 16203 with Oyster Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust 36mm 16203 with Gray and Gold roman numeral dial. Two-tone Oyster bracelet with
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 18K Gold Steel Chocolate Diamond Dial Automatic Watch 126331
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Rolex Datejust 41 18K Rose Gold Steel Chocolate Diamond Dial Men's Watch 126331. This
Steel
Rolex Datejust 18K Gold Steel Factory Diamond Dial Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16233 Style Dress/Formal, Luxury Movement Mechanical (Automatic) Band Color Two-Tone
Rolex Datejust 18K Gold Steel Silver Dial Automatic Men Watch 116233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned Rolex Datejust 36mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Silver Dial Automatic Men Watch 116233. Card is
18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 18k Gold Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Rolex Datejust 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Men's Watch 16233
Rolex Datejust 18k Gold Steel Custom Silver Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 6827
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Silver Dial Diamond Accent Ladies Watch 6827. The watch
Rolex Datejust 18k Everose Gold Steel Pink Dial Mens Automatic Watch 126331
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand New Fully Stickered 2021 Card Rolex Datejust 41mm 18k Everose Gold Stainless Steel Pink Dial
Rolex Datejust Steel 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Automatic Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Rolex Datejust Steel 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Automatic Men's Watch 16233. The
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
of Manufacture: Switzerland Model: 16233 Style: Luxury Band Color: Two-Tone (Steel & Gold) Dial
Yellow Gold, Steel
Sold
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Lady Datejust 26 Steel 18k Rose Gold Silver Dial Automatic Watch 179171
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 179171 Style: Luxury Department
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel Rose Gold Custom 1 Cttw Diamond Bronze Dial Watch 179171
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Switzerland Model Rolex Datejust 179171 Style Dress/Formal Movement Mechanical (Automatic) Band Color Two Tone
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Roman Dial 126233
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
technology. Details: Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Model number: Rolex 36mm Datejust -White Roman Movement
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Two-Tone Datejust Oyster Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Steel & Gold 2-Tone Watch Oyster Bracelet 16203 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels
Rolex Midsize Two-Tone SS + 18 Karat Jubilee OPDJ Datejust 78273 Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Rolex Midsize Two-Tone SS + 18k Jubilee OPDJ Datejust 78273 Automatic Watch Model: Oyster Perpetual
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
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 Datejust 31 Rose Gold and Stainless-Steel Slate Grey Roman Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
resistance of 100 meters (330 feet). Brand: Rolex Reference Number: 178241 Model: Datejust 31 Case
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 116200 circa 2006
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Watch features a magnified date, two-tone silvered dial with baton markers, a 31 jewel movement, with a
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 18kt Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Mens Rolex- Datejust Date: 1972 36 mm Preowned Reference: 1600 18kt yellow and stainless steel
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 1992 18K Gold - 16518
By Rolex
Located in Vannes, FR
The Rolex Daytona chronograph in 18K yellow gold, manufactured in 1992, is an exceptional timepiece that combines timeless elegance with technical excellence. This iconic model, refe...
18k Gold
Rolex Rare Day-Date Octopus Diamond Set 18048
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A yellow gold 36mm rare vintage Day-Date Octopus by Rolex. Features a champagne dial set with 2 baguette cut and 8 round brilliant cut diamond hour markers. Complementing the dial is...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Datejust Two Tone Watch with Jubilee Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Two-tone Rolex Datejust in stainless steel with 18k gold overlay. 36mm dial ref. 1601 Datejust with gold-colored dial and 3 o'clock cyclops complication. Fluted bezel with sapphire c...
Rolex DateJust President Diamond & Sapphire Encrusted Watch With Box
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex 1364 DateJust President Diamond & Sapphire Encrusted Watch With Original Rolex Box. Not Waterproof. Completely set with aftermarket white diamonds and blue sapphire hou...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex President Brown Dial Diamond 18K Day Date Watch Ref 18038
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome, hardly ever worn Gentlemen’s Rolex President Day Date watch, Ref 18038 dated late 1986.It is crafted in 18k yellow gold. Featuring All Original scratch resistant Sapphire C...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex President Datejust 69178 Ladies 26mm Ruby Diamond Dial 18K Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex President Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69178 factory ruby and diamond dial in 18k yellow gold. Fluted bezel with string diamond and ruby hour markers. Complete with the original...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 69258 Ladies President Diamond Dial Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69258 Serial: E530*** Year: 1990 Model: Ladies President Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: Original Diamond Bezel Dial: Original...
1998 Men's Rolex 40mm GMT Master with Black Dial and Pepsi Bezel. (Unworn)
By Rolex
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
SN# U35**** Year: 1998. Brand: Rolex. Gender: Men's. Dial Color: Black. Condition: Unworn. Model: GMT Master. Case Back: Screw-Back. Model Number: 16700. Case Dimensions: 40mm. Meta...
Rolex Ladies Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs Silver Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Ladies 26mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs Silver Dial 69173
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Presidential 18kt Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 68278
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Presidential 18kt Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 68278 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible scratches or blem...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Rolex President Lady Datejust, Automatic, Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Yellow Gold Rolex President Lady Oyster Datejust, Set with Diamonds Movement: Automatic Functions: Hours, minutes, sweep seconds, date Case: 18 kt. yellow gold, diameter 26 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Presidential 18kt Gold Green Diamond Dial Bezel and Lugs 6917
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Presidential 18kt Gold Green Diamond Dial Bezel and Lugs 6917 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible scratches or blemishe...
Diamond, Gold
$11,706 / item
Dm 1.23 in
Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs Silver Color Dial Watch 68273
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs Silver Color Dial with 8 + 2 Accent 68273 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no vi...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex President Blue Vignette Diamond Dial & Bezel Ladies Watch Ref 69138
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Ladies Rolex 28 mm ref 69138 Ant condition 18k yellow gold case Rare Rolex Blue Dial with Factory set Diamond bezel with diamond dial with luminous hands. Date display at 3 o'c...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$8,189 / item
Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust Ladies 69173 Two Tone Jubilee White MOP String Diamond Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP String Diamond Dial Bezel + Lugs + Rubies 69173 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no ...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
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.
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.
These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.