Rolex Datejust 1601 Silver Linen Dial Watch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 1601 automatic with a clean silver linen dial on a
20th Century Wrist Watches
Silver
Rolex Datejust 1601 Silver Linen Dial Watch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 1601 automatic with a clean silver linen dial on a
Silver
Rolex Datejust 69174 Linen Dial Ladies Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 69174 Ladies Watch. 26mm stainless steel case. 18K white gold fluted bezel. Silver
Rolex Datejust 16014 Siver Linen Dial Steel Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16014 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case. 18K white gold fluted
$6,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.48 in W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster Datejust 16013 36mm 18k SS 1980s Linen Dial Mens Automatic RA395C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
automatic with Rolex's iconic linen dial, c.1983, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,160Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens 1970s Automatic RA393C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Classic Rolex signed gold linen dial, applied baton index hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Linen Dial Jubilee 16013 Circa 1986
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
guaranteed! The sale comes with a Rolex box, and our in-house 1 year mechanical warranty.
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Linen Dial Jubilee 16013 Circa 1979
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
guaranteed! The sale comes with a Rolex box, and our in-house 1 year mechanical warranty.
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Linen Dial Jubilee 16233 Circa 1997
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
guaranteed! The sale comes with a new style Rolex box, appraisal certificate and our in-house 1 year
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16014 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA586
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's 18k white gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16014
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16014 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA586B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic with Rolex's iconic linen dial, Men's 18k white gold and stainless steel Rolex
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Classic Datejust with Rare Linen Dial and Unique Extension 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Datejust 16014 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA586
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's 18k white gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16014
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970 Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Rose Gold Automatic Silver Linen Dial
Located in New York, NY
A warmer take on a familiar classic This Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 from 1970 presents a softer, less
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref 16013 1980s Champagne Linen Dial 36mm Two Tone Case.
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 16013 automatic two tone with a champagne linen dial on a
Gold
Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref 16013 80s Champagne Linen Dial 36mm Two Tone Case.
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 16013 automatic two tone with a champagne linen dial on a
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Original Linen Dial Perpetual Winding, Late 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust 16014 Linen Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16014 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. White Gold fluted bezel. Grey Linen
Rolex Datejust 69173 Linen Dial Ladies Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 69173 Ladies Watch. 26mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel
Unavailable
W 0.79 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in L 7.49 in
Rolex Datejust 1601 Vintage Silver Linen Dial Automatic Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust 1601 VIntage Silver Linen Dial Automatic Mens Watch 36MM
Silver
Rolex Datejust Stainless and 14 Karat White Gold with Linen Dial Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Datejust stainless steel ref 1601, serial# 2.4 million circa 1969. Featuring 36mm diameter
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Men's Rolex Datejust 2-Tone Linen Dial Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Men's Rolex Datejust 2-Tone Watch 16013 - Automatic winding, 27 jewels, Quickset, acrylic crystal
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Original Linen Dial Perpetual Winding Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
datejust is all original and still has its factory rating. The dial is unique with an original linen
Rolex 1501 Datejust Stainless Steel Silver Linen Pie Pan Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 1501 Model: Datejust Material: Stainless Steel Dial: Silver linen pie pan dial
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Linen Dial Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch, circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Oyster Perpetual METAL
14k Gold, Platinum
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Smooth Bezel Linen Dial Wristwatch Ref 1600
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
If it¹s all about subtle details for you, this would be your ideal vintage Rolex dress watch. A
Yellow Gold
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 Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Steel Linen Champagne Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model: Rolex Datejust 69173 Vintage: Yes
Yellow Gold, Steel
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H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Steel Linen Champagne Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
are exclusively handled by our own certified watchmakers. Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 69173
Yellow Gold, Steel
Mens Rolex Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS Linen Dial Automatic 1970s NA143B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
icon, Men's 18k white gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Datejust linen dial, highly versatile, can
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Datejust 16014 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Automatic 1970s Vintage RA483
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed rare linen dial, applied baton index hour markers, lumed silver
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Datejust 16014 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Automatic 1980s Vintage RA491
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, iconic Rolex signed linen dial, applied baton index hour markers, lumed silver minute and hour hands
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Datejust 16014 36mm 18k SS Linen Dial Automatic 1970s Vintage RA483
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex 18k white gold and stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16014
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Datejust 1601 36mm 18k White Gold SS Linen Dial Automatic 1970s NA143
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon with rare, beautiful linen dial, Men's 18k white gold and stainless steel Rolex
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Datejust Ref 16014 36mm 18k Gold SS Linen Dial Automatic 1980s RA491B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k white gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16014
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Two-Tone Datejust with Rare Smooth Bezel and Linen Dial from 1972 or 1973
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Ref. 1600 METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Datejust 69174 Grey Linen Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Datejust 69174 Ladies Watch. 26mm stainless steel case with 18K white gold fluted bezel. Grey
Rolex Two Tone Datejust with Rare Factory Original Linen Dial 1968
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
have ever seen of the classic Two Tone Datejust with an original Linen Dial. The linen dials were done
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Original and Rare Linen Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Charcoal Linen Dial, circa 1972 or 1973
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Ref. 1601 METAL / MATERIAL
Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 16013 18k SS 36mm Linen Dial Automatic 1980s NA108B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
automatic, c.1987, with classic Rolex linen dial, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 26 18K White Gold Steel Linen Silver Dial Jubilee Watch 79174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
certified watchmakers. Brand and Model Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 79174 Model Number
Steel
Rolex Datejust 16233 Linen Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16233 Linen Dial Men's Watch 36mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel
Rolex Datejust 16014 Linen Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16014 Men's Watch. Stainless steel 36mm case with an 18k white gold
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Linen Dial, 1972
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Linen Textured Silver Dial with Applied Steel Rounded Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Original Rolex
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1600 with Linen Dial, 1971
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1971 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 160 Stainless Steel watch with Smooth Bezel with Original Rare
Rolex Datejust 69173 Linen Dial Ladies Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 69173 Linen Dial Ladies Watch. 26 Stainless Steel case. 18k Yellow Gold Stationary
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16013 Linen Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16013 Mens Watch. Stainless steel 36mm case. 18k yellow gold fluted
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1603 Linen Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1603 Linen Dial Men's Watch. 36mm stainless steel case and 18k
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16013 Linen Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16013 Mens Watch. Stainless steel 36mm case. 18k yellow gold fluted
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Linen Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with an 18K white gold
Rolex Datejust Silver Linen Dial Vintage Steel Mens Watch 1603
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Silver Linen Dial Vintage Steel Mens Watch 1603. Officially certified chronometer
Steel, Silver
Rolex Datejust Yellow Gold Linen Dial Vintage Mens Watch 16018
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Yellow Gold Linen Dial Vintage Mens Watch 16018. Officially certified chronometer
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Silver Linen Dial Vintage Steel Mens Watch 1603
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Silver Linen Dial Vintage Steel Mens Watch 1603. Officially certified chronometer
Silver, Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Linen Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Linen Dial Ladies Watch 69173. Officially certified chronometer
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Champagne Linen Dial Ladies Watch 69173 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Champagne Linen Dial Ladies Watch 69173 Box Papers. Officially certified chronometer
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Linen Dial Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold Linen Dial Mens Watch 16233. Officially certified chronometer
Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Linen Sigma Dial 1601 Men’s Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Linen Sigma Dial 1601 Mens Watch. 36 mm stainless steel case
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Linen Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
An automatic stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust reference 16014 model. This example
Rolex Datejust 36 1601 Men's Stainless Steel Linen Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Age: 1975 Gender: Men's Complete With: Rolex Box Dial: Silver Linen Baton Glass: Plexiglass Case Size
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 16220 Unisex Stainless Steel Linen Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007143 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Variant: 36 Model Number: 16220
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 1601 Men Stainless Steel Linen Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007381 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Variant: 36 Model Number: 1601
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 1601 Men's Stainless Steel Linen Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007419 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Variant: 36 Model Number: 1601
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Silver Linen Dial Vintage Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Silver Linen Dial Vintage Watch 16014. Officially certified
Steel, White Gold, Silver
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Linen Dial Vintage Mens Watch 1601
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Linen Dial Vintage Mens Watch 1601. Officially certified
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Silver Linen Dial Vintage Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Silver Linen Dial Vintage Watch 16014. Officially certified
Steel, White Gold, Silver
Rolex Datejust Silver Linen Dial Jubilee Bracelet Steel Mens Watch 16220
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Silver Linen Dial Jubilee Bracelet Steel Mens Watch 16220. Officially certified
Silver, Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Silver Linen Dial Vintage Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Silver Linen Dial Vintage Watch 16014. Officially certified
Steel, White Gold, Silver
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Linen Dial Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Linen Dial Mens Watch 16233. Officially certified
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Linen Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Linen Dial Ladies Watch 69173. Officially certified
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Linen Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Linen Dial Ladies Watch 69173. Officially certified
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Linen Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Linen Dial Ladies Watch 69173. Officially certified
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Linen Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Linen Dial Ladies Watch 69173. Officially certified
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Linen Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Linen Dial Ladies Watch 69173. Officially certified
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 26mm Champagne Dial Diamond Bezel 18k Gold Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69173 Serial: T72**** Year: 1996 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Jubilee ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel
34mm Stainless Steel Tudor Prince Oysterdate
By Tudor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Further details on this Tudor Prince Oysterdate – Used (Good) Details Basic Info Brand Tudor Model Prince Oysterdate Movement Quartz Case material Steel Bracelet material Steel Year ...
Stainless Steel
1944 Rolex Speedking Vintage Mens Midsize "Boys" WWII Oyster Watch - SS
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 6426 34mm Mens 1950s Manual Wind All Original RA682
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Royal Precision Ref.6426 manual hand-wind, c.1976, all original, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorge...
1964 Vintage Rolex Datejust 1603, Stainless Steel, Jubilee Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Tucson, AZ
Vintage 1964 Rolex Datejust with Papers, Custom Jubilee Bracelet An iconic classic, this vintage Rolex Datejust from 1964 offers timeless style and collectibility. Featuring a silve...
Stainless Steel
1983 Stainless Steel Datejust 16014 Factory Gray Mens Watch 36MM 8 Inch
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1983 Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust 16014 Gray Dial Mens Watch 36MM 8 inch wrist all factory 8.2 million serial number circa 1983, ref 16014 Working condition, working on time Sup...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16234 Roman White Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with 18K white gold fluted bezel. White dial with steel hands and Roman numeral hour markers. Minute marke...
Rolex Datejust 1601 Silver Piepan Dial 18k WG Fluted Bezel 1973
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Datejust 1601 Silver Piepan Dial 18k WG Fluted Bezel 1973 SKU 1906 Brand Rolex Model Datejust Reference 1601 Year 1973 Dial Silver Piepan Dial Case Steel and 18k White 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.
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.