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Rolex Datejust Red Second Hand

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Roulette Wheel Automatic RA625C
Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Roulette Wheel Automatic RA625C

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Roulette Wheel Automatic RA625C

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed tropical dial, applied sword index hour markers, lumed gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic w Roulette Wheel RA625
Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic w Roulette Wheel RA625

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic w Roulette Wheel RA625

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed tropical dial, applied sword index hour markers, lumed gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic w Roulette Wheel RA625
Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic w Roulette Wheel RA625

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic w Roulette Wheel RA625

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed tropical dial, applied sword index hour markers, lumed gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264
Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264

Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Charcoal dial with stick markers; red date and second hand. Black/red date wheel.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264
Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264

Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Charcoal dial with stick markers; red date and second hand. Black/red date wheel.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264
Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264

Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Blue dial with stick markers; red date and second hand. Black/red date wheel.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264
Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264

Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Blue dial with stick markers; red date and second hand. Black/red date wheel.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264
Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264

Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

White dial with stick markers; red date and second hand. Stainless steel oyster bracelet.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Turnograph Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116264
Rolex Turnograph Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116264

Rolex Turnograph Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116264

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Blue dial with stick markers; red date and second hand. Stainless steel Oyster bracelet with flip-lock clasp.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264
Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264

Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

White dial with stick markers; red date and second hand. Stainless steel Jubilee bracelet.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264
Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264

Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Blue dial with stick markers; red date and second hand. Stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264
Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264

Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Charcoal dial with stick markers; red date and second hand. Stainless steel Jubilee bracelet.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264
Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264

Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

White dial with stick markers; red date and second hand. Stainless steel Jubilee bracelet.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264
Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264

Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Black dial with stick markers; red date and second hand. Stainless steel Jubilee bracelet.

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264
Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264

Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

White dial with stick markers; red date and second hand. Stainless steel Jubilee bracelet.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264
Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264

Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

White dial with stick markers; red date and second hand. Stainless steel Jubilee bracelet.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Ladies Rolex Anniversary Datejust Diamond Bezel Watch, 1991
Ladies Rolex Anniversary Datejust Diamond Bezel Watch, 1991

Ladies Rolex Anniversary Datejust Diamond Bezel Watch, 1991

By Rolex

Located in Palm Desert, CA

18 Karat Ladies Rolex Anniversary Datejust Diamond Bezel Watch. Stunning wristwatch with a gold dial, gold hour, minute, and second hand, diamond hours (except for the 12th hour), an...

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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 116263
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 116263

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 116263

By Rolex

Located in Aspen, CO

This is a two-tone Rolex Datejust, model 116263. The size is 36 mm. with red type for "turn-o-graph",the day of the month and the sweep second hand.All else is black type.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Turnograph Datejust Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Turnograph Datejust Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Turnograph Datejust Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Automatic winding, 31 jewel, sapphire crystal. Stainless steel case with 18k white gold Thunderbird bezel (36mm diameter). Black dial with stick markers; red date and second hand. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Turn-O-Graph Datejust Wristwatch Ref 116264
Rolex Stainless Steel Turn-O-Graph Datejust Wristwatch Ref 116264

Rolex Stainless Steel Turn-O-Graph Datejust Wristwatch Ref 116264

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Automatic winding, 31 jewel, sapphire crystal. Stainless steel case with 18k white gold fluted Turnograph bezel (36mm diameter). White dial with stick markers; red date and second ha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust Automatic - Vintage Ladies' Watch - Jubilee
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust Automatic - Vintage Ladies' Watch - Jubilee

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust Automatic - Vintage Ladies' Watch - Jubilee

By Rolex

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is a vintage Swiss Made Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ladies' watch with reference number 179173, dating back to the year 2006.

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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Ladies Two-Tone Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Diamond Bezel Watch, Case/Box
Ladies Two-Tone Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Diamond Bezel Watch, Case/Box

Ladies Two-Tone Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Diamond Bezel Watch, Case/Box

By Rolex

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Included with the sale is the original Rolex case, box, red seal, and Datejust manual booklet/pamphlet.

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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Rolex Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Datejust Blue Dial Stainless Steel 116264 B&P
Rolex Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Datejust Blue Dial Stainless Steel 116264 B&P

Rolex Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Datejust Blue Dial Stainless Steel 116264 B&P

By Rolex

Located in Newport Beach, CA

It features a stunning Rolex factory blue sunburst dial with stick markers, red second hand, red turn-o-graph, red and white date wheel, Rolex factory white gold Turn-O-Graph bezel a...

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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6305 36mm Rare Red Date Automatic 1950s RA426B
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6305 36mm Rare Red Date Automatic 1950s RA426B

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6305 36mm Rare Red Date Automatic 1950s RA426B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed unrefurbished, original dial, applied dagger index hour markers, beautiful gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping centr...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6305 36mm Red Date Automatic 1950s Vintage RA426
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6305 36mm Red Date Automatic 1950s Vintage RA426

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6305 36mm Red Date Automatic 1950s Vintage RA426

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed unrefurbished, original dial, applied dagger index hour markers, beautiful gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping centr...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Turnograph Wristwatch Ref 116264
Rolex Stainless Steel Turnograph Wristwatch Ref 116264

Rolex Stainless Steel Turnograph Wristwatch Ref 116264

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Black dial with baton markers, red date and second hand. Stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

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Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Turnograph Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116264
Rolex Turnograph Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116264

Rolex Turnograph Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116264

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Charcoal dial with stick markers; red date and second hand. Stainless steel Oyster bracelet with flip-lock clasp.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264
Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264

Men's Rolex Turnograph Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 116264

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Black dial with stick markers; red date and second hand. Black/red date wheel.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Certified 2005 Rolex Datejust 116234 36 Millimeters White Dial
Certified 2005 Rolex Datejust 116234 36 Millimeters White Dial

Certified 2005 Rolex Datejust 116234 36 Millimeters White Dial

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Sapphire crystal, white dial with red second hand and red date. Stainless steel sporty jubilee bracelet.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

1968 Rolex Vintage Ladies Date Datejust Watch - Stainless Steel, 18K White Gold
1968 Rolex Vintage Ladies Date Datejust Watch - Stainless Steel, 18K White Gold

1968 Rolex Vintage Ladies Date Datejust Watch - Stainless Steel, 18K White Gold

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

The fluted bezel presents as mint with perfectly sharp fluting Dimensions: 25mm diameter Dial: Wine, original Rolex dial plate with aftermarket diamond-set indexes, outer minute/se...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Turnograph Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264
Rolex Datejust Turnograph Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264

Rolex Datejust Turnograph Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Date window at 3 o'clock aperture. Red second hand and red date wheel. Stainless steel jubilee bracelet with hidden clasp.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust Turnograph Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264
Rolex Datejust Turnograph Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264

Rolex Datejust Turnograph Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Date window at 3 o'clock aperture. Red second hand and red date wheel. Stainless steel oyster bracelet with fold over clasp.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust Turnograph Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264
Rolex Datejust Turnograph Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264

Rolex Datejust Turnograph Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Date window at 3 o'clock aperture. Red second hand and red date wheel. Stainless steel oyster bracelet with fold over clasp.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust Turnograph Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264
Rolex Datejust Turnograph Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264

Rolex Datejust Turnograph Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Date window at 3 o'clock aperture. Red second hand and date wheel. Stainless steel jubilee bracelet with hidden clasp.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Steel

Rolex Datejust Turnograph Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264
Rolex Datejust Turnograph Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264

Rolex Datejust Turnograph Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Date window at 3 o'clock aperture. Red second hand and date wheel. Stainless steel oyster bracelet with hidden clasp.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust Turnograph Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264
Rolex Datejust Turnograph Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264

Rolex Datejust Turnograph Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Date window at 3 o'clock aperture. Red second hand and date wheel. Stainless steel oyster bracelet with oysterlock clasp.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust Turnograph Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264 Box Papers
Rolex Datejust Turnograph Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264 Box Papers

Rolex Datejust Turnograph Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264 Box Papers

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Date window at 3 o'clock aperture. Red second hand and red date wheel. Stainless steel oyster bracelet with fold over clasp.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust Turnograph Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264 Box Papers
Rolex Datejust Turnograph Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264 Box Papers

Rolex Datejust Turnograph Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264 Box Papers

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Date window at 3 o'clock aperture. Red second hand and red date wheel. Stainless steel jubilee bracelet with hidden clasp.

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust Turnograph Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264 Box Card
Rolex Datejust Turnograph Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264 Box Card

Rolex Datejust Turnograph Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264 Box Card

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Date window at 3 o'clock aperture. Red second hand and red date wheel. Stainless steel oyster bracelet with fold over clasp.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust Turnograph Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264 Box Papers
Rolex Datejust Turnograph Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264 Box Papers

Rolex Datejust Turnograph Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264 Box Papers

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Date window at 3 o'clock aperture. Red second hand and date wheel. Stainless steel oyster bracelet with a fold over clasp.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust Turnograph Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264 Box Papers
Rolex Datejust Turnograph Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264 Box Papers

Rolex Datejust Turnograph Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264 Box Papers

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Date window at 3 o'clock aperture. Red second hand and date wheel. Stainless steel oyster bracelet with oysterlock clasp.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust Turnograph Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264 Box Papers
Rolex Datejust Turnograph Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264 Box Papers

Rolex Datejust Turnograph Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 116264 Box Papers

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Date window at 3 o'clock aperture. Red second hand and date wheel. Stainless steel oyster bracelet with oysterlock clasp.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 16233G Unisex Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel 18K Watch
Rolex Datejust 36 16233G Unisex Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel 18K Watch

Rolex Datejust 36 16233G Unisex Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel 18K Watch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Xupes Reference: W008080 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Variant: 36 Model Number: 16233G Age: 36mm Gender: Unisex Complete With: Rolex Box, Manuals, Card Holder & Guarant...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

1942 Rolex “Sky Rocket” Total Restoration
1942 Rolex “Sky Rocket” Total Restoration

1942 Rolex “Sky Rocket” Total Restoration

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H 0.52 in W 1.19 in Dm 1.19 in

1942 Rolex “Sky Rocket” Total Restoration

By Rolex

Located in Raleigh, NC

The silver dial has luminous Arabic numerals and hands. The red 24-hour chapter ring brings the visual together.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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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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