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Rolex Datejust 36 Mm

Rolex Datejust 18kt Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel Mens Watch
Rolex Datejust 18kt Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel Mens Watch

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

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Rolex Datejust 16200 Men's Watch
Rolex Datejust 16200 Men's Watch

Rolex Datejust 16200 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16200. 36 mm stainless steel case. Stainless steel smooth

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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116200 Men's Watch Box Papers
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116200 Men's Watch Box Papers

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 116200 Men's Watch Box Papers

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 116200 Men's Watch. 36 mm stainless steel case with smooth bezel. Black dial with

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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Fluted Bezel Wristwatch Ref 1601
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Fluted Bezel Wristwatch Ref 1601

Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Fluted Bezel Wristwatch Ref 1601

By Rolex

Located in Westlake Village, CA

Jubilee band, 4-68 Summary: brand, model, ref, serial #, year, size, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, White Gold

Rolex Datejust 36 mm Steel 18k Rose Gold Black Concentric Watch 116201
Rolex Datejust 36 mm Steel 18k Rose Gold Black Concentric Watch 116201

Rolex Datejust 36 mm Steel 18k Rose Gold Black Concentric Watch 116201

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 116201 Model Number: 116201 Type: Wristwatch Style: Luxury Department

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Rolex Watch
Rolex Watch

Rolex Watch

By Rolex

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Do not miss out on this incredible 1991 classic Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust watch! A 36 mm

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1601
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1601

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1601

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1968 Rolex Datejust, 36 MM Reference 1601 Stainless Steel Waterproof Oyster case with Fluted

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16013, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Datejust 16013, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Datejust 16013, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Datejust Reference #:16013. Rolex Datejust 36 mm Two Tone Silver Automatic Leather Watch

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Certified 1986 Rolex Datejust 16030 Silver Dial
Certified 1986 Rolex Datejust 16030 Silver Dial

Certified 1986 Rolex Datejust 16030 Silver Dial

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Datejust Reference #:16030. Men's Rolex Datejust. 36 mm stainless steel case. Stainless steel

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Silver Stainless Steel Datejust 116200 Unisex Wristwatch 36 mm
Rolex Silver Stainless Steel Datejust 116200 Unisex Wristwatch 36 mm

Rolex Silver Stainless Steel Datejust 116200 Unisex Wristwatch 36 mm

By Rolex

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Datejust is one of the most recognized and coveted watches from the house of Rolex. It has a

Category

2010s Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex White Stainless Steel Datejust 116200 Men's Wristwatch 36 mm
Rolex White Stainless Steel Datejust 116200 Men's Wristwatch 36 mm

Rolex White Stainless Steel Datejust 116200 Men's Wristwatch 36 mm

By Rolex

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

An expression of timeless beauty and an example of luxury, the Rolex Datejust is rightly one of the

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2010s French Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Champagne Diamond 18k Yellow Datejust 16233 Men's Wristwatch 36 mm
Rolex Champagne Diamond 18k Yellow Datejust 16233 Men's Wristwatch 36 mm

Rolex Champagne Diamond 18k Yellow Datejust 16233 Men's Wristwatch 36 mm

By Rolex

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Let this authentic luxury timepiece help you make every moment count! Created with skill using high-grade materials, this watch is a functional accessory designed to impart a luxurio...

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20th Century Wrist Watches

Rolex Black 18K White Gold & Stainless Steel Datejust Men's Wristwatch 36 mm
Rolex Black 18K White Gold & Stainless Steel Datejust Men's Wristwatch 36 mm

Rolex Black 18K White Gold & Stainless Steel Datejust Men's Wristwatch 36 mm

By Rolex

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Datejust is one of the most recognized and coveted watches from the house of Rolex. It has a

Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Champagne 18k Yellow Gold And Stainless Datejust Men's Wristwatch 36 mm
Rolex Champagne 18k Yellow Gold And Stainless Datejust Men's Wristwatch 36 mm

Rolex Champagne 18k Yellow Gold And Stainless Datejust Men's Wristwatch 36 mm

By Rolex

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Datejust is one of the most recognized and coveted watches from the house of Rolex. It has a

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Champagne 18k Yellow Gold And Stainless Datejust Men's Wristwatch 36 mm
Rolex Champagne 18k Yellow Gold And Stainless Datejust Men's Wristwatch 36 mm

Rolex Champagne 18k Yellow Gold And Stainless Datejust Men's Wristwatch 36 mm

By Rolex

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Datejust is one of the most recognized and coveted watches from the house of Rolex. It has a

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex 18K White Gold Stainless Steel Diamond Datejust Men's Wristwatch 36 mm
Rolex 18K White Gold Stainless Steel Diamond Datejust Men's Wristwatch 36 mm

Rolex 18K White Gold Stainless Steel Diamond Datejust Men's Wristwatch 36 mm

By Rolex

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Datejust is one of the most recognized and coveted watches from the house of Rolex. It has a

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Champagne 18k Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Men's Wristwatch 36 mm
Rolex Champagne 18k Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Men's Wristwatch 36 mm

Rolex Champagne 18k Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Men's Wristwatch 36 mm

By Rolex

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Datejust is one of the most recognized and coveted watches from the house of Rolex. It has a

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Black Diamond 18k Gold Stainless Steel Datejust 126203 Wristwatch 36 mm
Rolex Black Diamond 18k Gold Stainless Steel Datejust 126203 Wristwatch 36 mm

Rolex Black Diamond 18k Gold Stainless Steel Datejust 126203 Wristwatch 36 mm

By Rolex

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This beautiful Rolex Datejust for women will be a fine investment. Crafted using stainless steel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust in Stainless Steel with Diamond Bezel 36 mm Watch  REF 16234
Rolex Datejust in Stainless Steel with Diamond Bezel 36 mm Watch  REF 16234

Rolex Datejust in Stainless Steel with Diamond Bezel 36 mm Watch REF 16234

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Brand: Rolex Model Name: Datejust Model Number: 116234 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 36 mm

Category

1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Pink 18K White Gold Stainless Steel Diamond Datejust 116244-0004 36 mm
Rolex Pink 18K White Gold Stainless Steel Diamond Datejust 116244-0004 36 mm

Rolex Pink 18K White Gold Stainless Steel Diamond Datejust 116244-0004 36 mm

By Rolex

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

A timeless silhouette made of high-quality materials and packed with precision and luxury makes this wristwatch the perfect choice for a sophisticated finish to any look. It is a gra...

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2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1600 Men's Watch
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1600 Men's Watch

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1600 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1600. 36 mm case with an 18K yellow gold smooth bezel. Gold dial

Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234 Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234 Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234 Stainless Steel

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

"Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234. 36 mm Stainless steel case. 18k white gold fluted bezel

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Roman Dial Wristwatch
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Roman Dial Wristwatch

Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Roman Dial Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Columbia, MO

! Details: Rolex Datejust Roman Dial Mens Watch 36 mm stainless steel case 18 karat white gold fixed fluted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

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Rolex Datejust 36 Mm For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact rolex datejust 36 mm you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Stainless Steel, 18k Gold and Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a rolex datejust 36 mm may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A rolex datejust 36 mm of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 1, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a rolex datejust 36 mm, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a Rolex Datejust 36 Mm?

The price for a rolex datejust 36 mm starts at $4,490 and tops out at $8,678 with these watches, on average, selling for $7,235.

Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

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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