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Rolex Ladies Datejust SS Black MOP Mother of Pearl Dial with Diamonds Watch
Rolex Ladies Datejust SS Black MOP Mother of Pearl Dial with Diamonds Watch

Rolex Ladies Datejust SS Black MOP Mother of Pearl Dial with Diamonds Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust SS Black MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial with Diamonds Deployment buckle 69174

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Champagne Diamond Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116233
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Champagne Diamond Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116233

Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Champagne Diamond Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116233

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 116233 Model Number: 116233 Type and Style: Type: Wristwatch Style: Luxury

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Mint Green Dial Diamond Unisex Watch 126284RBR
Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Mint Green Dial Diamond Unisex Watch 126284RBR

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Mint Green Dial Diamond Unisex Watch 126284RBR

$25,500

H 16.15 in W 4.73 in D 16.15 in Dm 16.15 in L 16.15 in

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Mint Green Dial Diamond Unisex Watch 126284RBR

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Unworn. Comes with original box and papers.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust Two Tone Fluted Bezel With Diamond Lugs Pink MOP Dial Watch
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Fluted Bezel With Diamond Lugs Pink MOP Dial Watch

Rolex Datejust Two Tone Fluted Bezel With Diamond Lugs Pink MOP Dial Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel With Lugs Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 36mm Datejust S/S Silver Dial Diamond Roman Numerals Jubilee Band 16014
Rolex 36mm Datejust S/S Silver Dial Diamond Roman Numerals Jubilee Band 16014

Rolex 36mm Datejust S/S Silver Dial Diamond Roman Numerals Jubilee Band 16014

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 36mm Datejust Stainless Steel Silver Dial Diamond Roman Numerals Jubilee Band 16014. This

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Two Tone Rose Watch Oyster Band Custom Diamond Bezel Watch 116231
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Rose Watch Oyster Band Custom Diamond Bezel Watch 116231

Rolex Datejust Two Tone Rose Watch Oyster Band Custom Diamond Bezel Watch 116231

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Rose Watch Oyster Band Custom Diamond Bezel Black Dial Watch 116231

Category

2010s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Navy Roman 36mm Datejust S/S Oyster Perpetual Diamond Side Band Bezel
Rolex Navy Roman 36mm Datejust S/S Oyster Perpetual Diamond Side Band Bezel

Rolex Navy Roman 36mm Datejust S/S Oyster Perpetual Diamond Side Band Bezel

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Men's Rolex Navy Roman 36mm Datejust S/S Oyster Perpetual Diamond Side Band+ Bezel & Lugs Watch

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex 26mm Datejust Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial with Diamond Accent 69174
Rolex 26mm Datejust Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial with Diamond Accent 69174

Rolex 26mm Datejust Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial with Diamond Accent 69174

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial with Diamond Accent 69174 This watch is

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Rose Watch Jubilee Band Custom Diamond Bezel MOP
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Rose Watch Jubilee Band Custom Diamond Bezel MOP

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Rose Watch Jubilee Band Custom Diamond Bezel MOP

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Rose Watch Jubilee Band Custom Diamond Bezel MOP Dial 116201 This

Category

2010s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Bezel Watch
Rolex Ladies 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Bezel Watch

Rolex Ladies 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Bezel Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Bezel + Lugs + Emerald 69173

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Women's  Datejust 31mm Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Watch 68273
Rolex Women's  Datejust 31mm Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Watch 68273

Rolex Women's Datejust 31mm Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Watch 68273

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Mother Of Pearl with 8 + 2

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust With custom Diamond bezel White MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial 69160
Rolex Datejust With custom Diamond bezel White MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial 69160

Rolex Datejust With custom Diamond bezel White MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial 69160

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 26mm Datejust With custom Diamond bezel White MOP Mother Of Pearl 8 + 2 Dial Bezel and Lugs

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 Sundust Pink Diamond Dial Rose Gold Smooth Bezel Watch 126301
Rolex Datejust 41 Sundust Pink Diamond Dial Rose Gold Smooth Bezel Watch 126301

Rolex Datejust 41 Sundust Pink Diamond Dial Rose Gold Smooth Bezel Watch 126301

By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

This Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in Oystersteel and Everose gold features a Sundust, diamond-set

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Made Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial, 1970's
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Made Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial, 1970's

Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Made Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial, 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 68273 Two Tone 18K Gold + SS Blue Pearl Diamond Dial Watch
Rolex Datejust 68273 Two Tone 18K Gold + SS Blue Pearl Diamond Dial Watch

Rolex Datejust 68273 Two Tone 18K Gold + SS Blue Pearl Diamond Dial Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 31mm Datejust 2Tone 18K Gold + SS Blue Pearl Diamond Dial Diamonds on a Side Band + Bezel

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Pink Pearl Track Datejust S/S Oyster Perpetual Diamond Side Watch 68274
Rolex Pink Pearl Track Datejust S/S Oyster Perpetual Diamond Side Watch 68274

Rolex Pink Pearl Track Datejust S/S Oyster Perpetual Diamond Side Watch 68274

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Women's Rolex Pink Pearl Track 31mm Datejust S/S Oyster Perpetual Diamond Side + Bezel & Lugs 68274

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Stainless Steel

Rolex Pearl Roman 31mm Datejust Two Tone 18K Gold + SS + Side Diamonds Watch
Rolex Pearl Roman 31mm Datejust Two Tone 18K Gold + SS + Side Diamonds Watch

Rolex Pearl Roman 31mm Datejust Two Tone 18K Gold + SS + Side Diamonds Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Pearl Roman 31mm Datejust 2Tone 18K Gold + SS + Side Diamonds Oyster Band + Bezel Watch 68273

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex White Pearl Datejust Oyster Two Tone 18K Gold + SS + Side Diamonds 68273
Rolex White Pearl Datejust Oyster Two Tone 18K Gold + SS + Side Diamonds 68273

Rolex White Pearl Datejust Oyster Two Tone 18K Gold + SS + Side Diamonds 68273

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex White Pearl 31mm Datejust 2Tone 18K Gold + SS + Side Diamonds Oyster Band + Bezel 68273 This

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs Silver Color Dial Watch 68273
Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs Silver Color Dial Watch 68273

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

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Black Color String Diamond Accent Dial Bezel + Lugs
Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Black Color String Diamond Accent Dial Bezel + Lugs

Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Black Color String Diamond Accent Dial Bezel + Lugs

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Men's Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Black Color String Diamond Accent Dial Bezel + Lugs + Sapphires

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Watch 69173
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Watch 69173

Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Watch 69173

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Mother of Pearl String Dial

Category

1990s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Blue Color Dial Baguette Diamond Dial Watch
Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Blue Color Dial Baguette Diamond Dial Watch

Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Blue Color Dial Baguette Diamond Dial Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Men's Rolex 36mm Datejust 16013 Two Tone Jubilee Blue Color Dial 8+2 Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Fluted Bezel With Diamond Lugs Silver Color Dial
Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Fluted Bezel With Diamond Lugs Silver Color Dial

Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Fluted Bezel With Diamond Lugs Silver Color Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel With Diamond Lugs Silver Color Dial 69173

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Dial 69173
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Dial 69173

Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Dial 69173

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 26mm Custom White Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial, Diamond Bezel and Diamond Lugs. Two

Category

1990s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Black Arabic Numerals Dial Stainless Steel Watch
Rolex Datejust Black Arabic Numerals Dial Stainless Steel Watch

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

Category

2010s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 Black Diamond Dial Yellow Gold Steel Fluted Bezel Watch 126333
Rolex Datejust 41 Black Diamond Dial Yellow Gold Steel Fluted Bezel Watch 126333

Rolex Datejust 41 Black Diamond Dial Yellow Gold Steel Fluted Bezel Watch 126333

By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

This Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in Oystersteel and yellow gold features a bright black, diamond

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Steel & Yellow Gold Watch Black Diamond Dial Oyster Band 178243
Rolex Datejust Steel & Yellow Gold Watch Black Diamond Dial Oyster Band 178243

Rolex Datejust Steel & Yellow Gold Watch Black Diamond Dial Oyster Band 178243

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

We are a premiere distributor of pre-owned and new watches, where we guarantee complete authenticity and corresponding aesthetic to all of our timepieces. We guarantee the watch you ...

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Black MOP Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial
Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Black MOP Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial

Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Black MOP Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Men's Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Black MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial Diamond Accent RT Bezel

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust II 41mm 4.8ct Diamond Roman Dial Bezel Oyster Steel Watch 116300
Rolex Datejust II 41mm 4.8ct Diamond Roman Dial Bezel Oyster Steel Watch 116300

Rolex Datejust II 41mm 4.8ct Diamond Roman Dial Bezel Oyster Steel Watch 116300

By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

Rolex Datejust II 116300 in stainless steel features an Aftermarket diamond dial with black Roman

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Rolex Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel Diamond Lugs White MOP Dial 69173
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel Diamond Lugs White MOP Dial 69173

Rolex Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel Diamond Lugs White MOP Dial 69173

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel With Lugs White MOP Mother Of Pearl Roman

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Lady-Datejust 26mm Stainless Steel & Rose Gold 179171 Meteorite Diamond
Rolex Lady-Datejust 26mm Stainless Steel & Rose Gold 179171 Meteorite Diamond

Rolex Lady-Datejust 26mm Stainless Steel & Rose Gold 179171 Meteorite Diamond

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

blemishes. It is a genuine Rolex which has been inspected to verify authenticity.Sale comes with a Rolex box

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies 26mm Datejust Two Tone Red Vignette Dial Diamond Accent Watch 69173
Rolex Ladies 26mm Datejust Two Tone Red Vignette Dial Diamond Accent Watch 69173

Rolex Ladies 26mm Datejust Two Tone Red Vignette Dial Diamond Accent Watch 69173

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust 69173 Two Tone Jubilee Red Vignette Color Dial Diamond Accent RT Bezel

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Datejust White Roman Numerals Dial 179174 Watch
Rolex Ladies Datejust White Roman Numerals Dial 179174 Watch

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

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Datejust Blue Arabic Numerals Dial 179174 Watch
Rolex Ladies Datejust Blue Arabic Numerals Dial 179174 Watch

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

Category

2010s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Rose Gold Dial Diamond Bezel Iced Out Jubilee Watch 116233
Rolex Datejust 36mm Rose Gold Dial Diamond Bezel Iced Out Jubilee Watch 116233

Rolex Datejust 36mm Rose Gold Dial Diamond Bezel Iced Out Jubilee Watch 116233

By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

Rolex Datejust 36mm Rose Gold Roman Dial Iced Out Diamond Bezel Watch Jubilee Band Watch 116233

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

2002 Rolex Ladies DateJust Two Tone Blue Diamond Dial Watch 79173 #23237
2002 Rolex Ladies DateJust Two Tone Blue Diamond Dial Watch 79173 #23237

2002 Rolex Ladies DateJust Two Tone Blue Diamond Dial Watch 79173 #23237

By Rolex

Located in Washington Depot, CT

2002 Rolex Ladies Datejust Watch Model: 79173 Serial: Y611504 This classic Rolex ladies watch is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 68273 Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Accent Bezel & Lugs
Rolex Datejust 68273 Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Accent Bezel & Lugs

Rolex Datejust 68273 Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Dial Diamond Accent Bezel & Lugs

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Mother of Pearl Dial Diamond Accen Bezel + Lugs

Category

1990s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Stainless Steel

New Rolex Datejust 31mm 18K White Gold Diamond Blue Dial Ladies Watch 278384RBR
New Rolex Datejust 31mm 18K White Gold Diamond Blue Dial Ladies Watch 278384RBR

New Rolex Datejust 31mm 18K White Gold Diamond Blue Dial Ladies Watch 278384RBR

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Unworn. Comes with an original box and paper full set. 5 year Rolex warranty.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Midsize 31mm 178274 Factory MOP Diamond Dial 18K Gold Steel
Rolex Datejust Midsize 31mm 178274 Factory MOP Diamond Dial 18K Gold Steel

Rolex Datejust Midsize 31mm 178274 Factory MOP Diamond Dial 18K Gold Steel

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 178274 Serial: D544*** Year: 2005 Model: Rolex Datejust Midsize Case

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 26mm Gold Steel Diamond Black Dial Ladies Watch 69173
Rolex Datejust 26mm Gold Steel Diamond Black Dial Ladies Watch 69173

Rolex Datejust 26mm Gold Steel Diamond Black Dial Ladies Watch 69173

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned in good condition. Comes with original box and papers.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

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Rolex Datejust Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact rolex datejust diamond you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Stainless Steel and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 956 vintage editions and 477 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a rolex datejust diamond from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A rolex datejust diamond of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 611, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and baguette cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a rolex datejust diamond, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Rolex Datejust Diamond?

On average, a rolex datejust diamond at 1stDibs sells for $8,195, while they’re typically $2,495 on the low end and $80,681 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

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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