Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Finished Pink Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Finished Green Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Watch 126233 Wimbledon Dial
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Watch 126233 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal
Rolex Datejust II Roman Numeral Dial Aftermarket Diamond Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
ROLEX DATEJUST II ROMAN NUMERAL DIAL DIAMOND WATCH -Condition: Like-new, Mint -Case size: 41mm
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 68273 Midsize 2-Tone Red Vignette Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Midsize 2-Tone Red Vignette Dial Watch 68273 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels
Rolex Datejust 41 Stainless Steel Men's White Dial Watch 126334
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust 41 Stainless Steel Men's White Dial Watch 126334 - Automatic winding, Quickset
Rolex Datejust Diamond Lugs White Dial Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Diamond Lugs White Dial Two Tone Watch We take great pride in presenting this
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust Serpico Y Latino Patina Dial 6605
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning vintage Rolex Datejust in yellow gold with a unique Patina dial signed by Serpico y
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Black Arabic Numerals Dial Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Black Arabic Numerals Dial Stainless Steel Watch with Diamond Bezel 116200
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust White Roman Numerals Dial 179174 Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Ladies Datejust 26mm White Roman Numerals Dial 179174 Diamond/Sapphire Bezel Steel Ladies
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust Blue Arabic Numerals Dial 179174 Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Ladies Datejust 26mm Blue Arabic Numerals Dial 179174 Diamond Bezel Steel Ladies Watch
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady Datejust Stainless Steel Factory Diamond Dial Watch 179174
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Lady Datejust Stainless Steel Factory Diamond Dial Watch 179174 - Automatic winding; 31 jewel
Rolex Datejust Ice Blue Dial with Baguette & Round Diamond Dial Watch 16030
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Custom Ice Blue Diamond Dial with 2 Baguettes and Diamond Lugs Stainless Steel
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm White Rolesor Automatic Watch, Black Dial, 1994
By Rolex
Located in Zurich, CH
A watchmaking icon and a cornerstone of any serious collection, this Rolex Datejust 36 (Reference
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Contemporary Green Dial 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Factory Diamond Dial Watch 116233
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Factory Diamond Dial Watch 116233 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels
Rolex Datejust 36 36mm Ref 16014 Rare Jubilee dial anniversary dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Reference Number: 16014 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Men's White Stick Dial 2-Tone Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's White Stick Dial 2-Tone Watch 16233 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset
Rolex Datejust 69173 Champagne Dial Steel & Yellow Gold Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Datejust Ladies Watch Model 69173 with a Champagne Dial This exquisite watch features an
Stainless Steel
Rolex 176200 Datejust Stainless Steel Black Semi Arabic Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex 176200 Datejust Stainless Steel Black Semi Arabic Dial Watch This beautiful Rolex 176200
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 Black Jubilee Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 116244
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stainless steel mid-size 36mm Rolex Datejust reference 116244, featuring a black Jubilee diamond
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Midsize 68240 31mm White Roman Dial Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 68240 Serial: U921*** Year: 1997 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Blue Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16220 Grey Tapestry Dial Watch in Steel, 1990s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 16220 (steel bezel) automatic with a grey tapestry dial
Steel
Rolex Datejust 16030 Silver Dial Watch in Steel case, 1980s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 16030 automatic with a silver sunburst dial on a jubilee
Silver
Vintage Rolex 18K Gold DateJust 28mm Diamond Bezel & Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Perpetual DateJust with Aftermarket Diamond Wrist Watch. 28mm dial Rolex all 18k
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$25,850
H 1.23 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.23 in
Rolex Datejust 31mm Diamond Champagne Dial Ladies Jubilee Watch 278273
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Box and papers. The Original box and papers are included. 🔹 Model Information Brand: Rolex
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Sage Green Dial 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16220 White Roman Dial Watch in Steel, 1990s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference number 16220 automatic with a clean white Roman numeral
Steel
Rolex Datejust White Roman Dial Diamond Lugs Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
aftermarket diamonds (non-Rolex), and there are no noticeable scratches or blemishes, making it almost
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Black Dial Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
aftermarket diamonds (non-Rolex), and there are no noticeable scratches or blemishes, making it almost
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Black Index Dial Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
aftermarket diamonds (non-Rolex), and there are no noticeable scratches or blemishes, making it almost
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Blue Stick Dial Ruby / Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
aftermarket diamonds (non-Rolex), and there are no noticeable scratches or blemishes, making it almost
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 126334 Rhodium Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 126334 Serial: 4M990*** Year: 2021 Model: Rolex Datejust 41 Case Material
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Grey Roman Dial Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
aftermarket diamonds (non-Rolex), and there are no noticeable scratches or blemishes, making it almost
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Salmon Roman Dial Diamonds / Sapphires Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
aftermarket diamonds (non-Rolex), and there are no noticeable scratches or blemishes, making it almost
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Salmon Roman Dial Diamond Bezel Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
aftermarket diamonds (non-Rolex), and there are no noticeable scratches or blemishes, making it almost
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust White Roman Dial Diamond Bezel Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
aftermarket diamonds (non-Rolex), and there are no noticeable scratches or blemishes, making it almost
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Thunderbird 16264 Diamond Bezel Black Dial Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16264 Serial: K962*** Year: 2001 Model: Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph "Thunderbird
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16030 Silver Dial Watch in Steel case, 1980s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 16030 (steel bezel) automatic with a silver sunburst dial
Steel
Rolex Datejust Midsize 178274 31mm Blue Roman Dial Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 178274 Year: 2008 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel
Steel, Stainless Steel
$14,850
H 1.42 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust 36 18K White Dial Silver Diamond Jubilee Dial Mens Watch 116234
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with Box and papers. General Information Brand: Rolex
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 69168 18K Yellow Gold white Dial Ladies Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Datejust 69168 Ladies' Watch. This elegant timepiece features a 26mm case made of 18K yellow
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 16234 Watch with Silver Dial in Steel, 1990s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here’s a Rolex Datejust Reference 16234 automatic with a salmon Roman numeral dial from the late
Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 Mint Custom Yellow Dial Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Datejust REFRENCE: 16233 SIZE: 36mm CASE: 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel
Mixed Metal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Mens Datejust II 116300 Stainless Steel White Index Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Mens Datejust II 41mm Stainless Steel White Index Dial Fully Iced Out Watch 116300 There
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex 176200 Datejust Stainless Steel Black Semi Arabic Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex 176200 Datejust Stainless Steel Black Semi Arabic Dial Watch The Rolex 176200 Datejust with a
Stainless Steel
$10,450
H 1.23 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.23 in
Rolex Datejust 31mm Steel Silver Roman Dial Ladies Watch 178240
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Number: 178240 Style: Luxury Type: Wristwatch
Steel
Rolex Datejust 41mm Stainless Steel Watch, Blue Motif Dial 126334
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stainless steel Datejust 41 by Rolex. Features the discontinued blue fluted motif dial with
Stainless Steel, White Gold
Rolex Datejust 68274 Women's Vintage Two Tone Champagne Stick Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Vintage Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Champagne Stick Dial 68274
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Women's Vintage Two Tone Black Color Dial 68273
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Vintage Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Black Color Dial 68273
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Chocolate Diamond Dial & Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Datejust Chocolate Diamond Dial & Diamond Bezel 16013
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
$10,120
H 1.42 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116200
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 116200 Style: Luxury Department: Men
Steel
Rolex Lady-Datejust Blue Roman Dial with Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Lady-Datejust 31mm Blue Roman Dial with Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel Oyster 178240 Genuine
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Champagne Roman Dial Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Diamond Bezel Champagne Roman Dial Two Tone Watch 16013
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Watch Silver Dial with Roman Numerals
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust 16030 Stainless Steel Watch Silver Dial with Roman Numerals
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Sage Green Dial 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL
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.