Rolex Day-Date 1803 18K Yellow Gold Silver Sunburst Dial Automatic 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
uncommon it is. A true silver dial on a yellow gold Day-Date with gold indices is not something you see
Yellow Gold
$18,800
W 1.42 in L 1.42 in
Vintage 1966 Rolex Day-Date 1803 18K YG Champagne Claw Dial Automatic 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Foundation Of The Day-Date The 1803 is the most iconic execution of the Day-Date. It
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex President Day Date 1803 18k Solid Gold 1970s Mens Diamond Automatic RA659
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxury icon, Rolex 18k solid gold Day-Date ref.1803 "The President" with diamond hour set, c.1973
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Rare Day-Date NOS Omani Dial 1803
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare NOS Day-Date crafted in 18k yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a silver dial with applied hour
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex President 1803 Day-Date 18K Gold 36mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex President 1803 Day-Date 18k Gold Watch with Aftermarket MOP Diamond Dial. Luxury at its
18k Gold
1972 Rolex Day Date Oxblood Stella 'Qaboos' Ref. 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
us to the watch in hand today. We have here a pristine example of a Rolex Day Date reference 1803 in
18k Gold
Rolex President Day Date 18K Rose Gold 1803 36mm Original Rolex Box
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1803 Serial: 215*** Year: 1969 Model: Rolex President Day Date Case Material: 18K
1966 Rolex Day Date Pink Gold Oyster Bracelet Ref.1803
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
rare watch in excellent condition. Specifications Brand: Rolex Model: Day Date Ref. No.: 1803 Serial
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Day-Date 36 Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Watch 1803
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
-Mint condition -Single quick -18k Yellow Gold -Case size: 36mm -Diamond Hour Markers -Aftermarket Dial: Black -Aftermarket Diamond Bezel -Diamond: 3.25ct, VS clarity, G color -Comes...
Rolex Day Date President 1803 Buckley Dial 18K Yellow Gold Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1803 Serial: 3841*** Year: 1974 Model: Rolex Day Date Case Material
Rolex 1803 Oyster Day Date 18k Gold Mens 1970s 36mm Diamond Automatic RA659B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic luxury, 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Day-Date ref.1803 "The President" with diamond hour set
Gold, 18k Gold
$15,600
W 1.42 in L 1.42 in
Vintage 1971 Rolex Day-Date 36 18K YG 1803 Auto Champagne Diamond Dial 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Original President Formula The reference 1803 is the watch that established the Day-Date as
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date President Diamond Men's Watch 1803 Yellow Gold 18k Auto 1Yr Wnty
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: Day-Date President Model Number: 1803 Movement: Automatic Warranty: One Year
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Very Rare Day-Date Vintage Gents 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Omani Dial 1803
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 36 mm Very Rare 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Vintage Gents Wristwatch, champagne
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 0.52 in W 0.79 in Dm 1.38 in L 7.52 in
Rolex Day-Date 1803 18K Rose Gold Mens Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Day-Date 1803 18K Rose Gold Mens Automatic Watch 36MM
Rose Gold
Rolex Day-Date 1803, Champagne Dial Certified Authentic
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Day-Date Reference #:1803. Rolex President Day-Date 1803 Papers Automatic Vintage Watch Wide
Rolex Day-Date 1803, Green Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Day-Date Reference #: 1803. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Yellow Gold Green 36 MM. Verified
Rolex Day-Date 1803, Green Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Day-Date Reference #: 1803. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Yellow Gold Green 36 MM. Verified
Unavailable
Rolex Day Date President 1803 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date President 1803 Men's Watch. 36mm 18k Yellow gold case with fluted bezel. Champagne
Unavailable
Rolex Day Date President 1803 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date President 1803 Men's Watch. 36mm 18k Yellow gold case. Yellow Gold fluted bezel
Rolex White Gold Day Date automatic Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Day Date Ref. 1803 Very nice Day-Date CASE screwed case, white-gold, acrylic glass, screw-down
Rolex Yellow Gold Day Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Day Date Ref. 1803 Very nice Day-Date CASE screwed case, yellow-gold, acrylic glass, screw-down
Vintage Rolex Day-Date President Ref. 1803 Watch, 1970
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970 Vintage Rolex Day-Date President Ref. 1803 18k Yellow Gold watch with Original Champagne Dial
Rolex Pink Gold Day Date Wristwatch Ref 1803 Circa 1960
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rolex Day Date Ref. 1803 First generation Swiss dial Case - Screwed case, pink-gold, acrylic
Rolex Yellow gold Day Date Automatic Chronometer Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Day Date Ref. 1803 CASE screwed case, yellow-gold, acrylic glass, screw-down crown, no. 2.6mio
Rolex Day-Date President 1803 Wide Boy Yellow Gold Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date President 1803. 18K Yellow gold 36mm case with a yellow
Rolex Day-Date 18 Karat Yellow Gold Automatic Men's Watch 1803
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
(Automatic) Age Group: Adult Water Resistance Rating: 100 m (10 ATM) Model: Day-Date Display: Analog Serial
18k Gold
Rolex White Gold Vintage Day-Date President 1803 Wristwatch, circa 1967
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Metal: 18k White Gold Model: DAY-DATE President Size: 36MM Bezel: 18k Fluted
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex President Day-Date 1803 Papers Automatic Vintage Watch Wide Boy 18 Karat
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Day-Date Reference #:1803. Rolex President Day-Date 1803 Papers Automatic Vintage Watch Wide
Rolex Day-Date 1803 18K White Gold Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Day-Date 1803 Men's Watch. 36mm 18K White Gold case. 18K White Gold fluted bezel. Silver
White Gold
Rolex Day Date 1803 18K White Gold Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Day-Date 1803 Mens Watch. 36mm 18k white gold case with 18K white gold fluted bezel. Silver
White Gold
Rolex Day Date 1803 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Day-Date 1803 men's watch 36mm 18k yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel
Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date 1803 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Day-Date 1803 men's watch. 36mm 18k Yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel.Â
Yellow Gold
1965 18k Yellow Gold Rolex Day-Date 1803 Model
By Rolex
Located in Media, PA
This is a rare and fabulous vintage 1965 18K yellow gold Rolex Day-Date 1803 with a double-hyphen
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date 1803 Gold Champagne Dial Custom Diamond 16 Carat Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day Date 1803 Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Custom Diamond 16ct Mens Watch This pre-owned Rolex
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Day Date 1803 18K Yellow Gold Venezuelan Bracelet Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Day-Date 1803 Men's Watch. 36mm 18k Yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. Blue
Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date 1803 18K Yellow Gold Buckley Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Day-Date 1803 men's watch 36mm 18k yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel.Â
Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date 1803 18K Yellow Gold Buckley Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Day-Date 1803 men's watch 36mm 18k yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel.Â
Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date 1803 Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Day-Date 1803 Mens Watch. 36mm 18K yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel
Rolex Day Date 1803 Black Dial Bark Finish 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Day-Date 1803 Mens Watch. 36mm 18K yellow gold case. 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. Black dial
Rolex Day Date 1803 18K Yellow Gold Linen Dial Vintage Men's Watch Box & Paper
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Day-Date 1803 men's watch. 36mm 18k Yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel.Â
Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date 1803 18k Solid Gold Mens President Automatic 1970s Vintage RA543
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious icon, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex "President" Oyster Perpetual Day-Date ref.1803, c.1974
18k Gold, Gold
Sold
H 1.42 in W 1.42 in Dm 0.48 in
Rolex Day-Date 36mm 18K Yellow Gold Buckley Dial Automatic Watch 1803
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
: Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 1803 Model: Rolex Day-Date 1803 Style
Yellow Gold
Sold
H 0.44 in W 0.79 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Day Date Vintage Champagne on Black 18K Yellow Gold Automatic Watch 1803
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Day Date 1803 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by mechanical
1971 Rolex Day Date WG Green Stella Diamond Dial Ref. 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Grasshopper This phenomenal Rolex Day Date 1803 from 1971 is just uber cool. The white gold case
18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date Rose Gold 1803
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage 36mm Day-Date by Rolex in rose gold which is somewhat rare. Features a silver dial and
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Day-Date Rare Khanjar Dial 1803
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage yellow gold Day-Date by Rolex. Featuring a champagne dial with applied hour markers and a
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date Yellow Gold NOS 1803
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This unworn NOS Day-Date in 18k yellow gold by Rolex, features a champagne dial with applied hour
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date Turquoise Stella Diamond Dial 1803
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage 36mm Day-Date in yellow gold by Rolex, featuring a rare turquoise Stella dial set with 2
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Look closely to appreciate the subtle details that make vintage Rolex so interesting. This handsome
Yellow Gold
Rolex Pink Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The examples of this watch in 18k rose gold are more rare than their yellow gold counterparts. This watch is lovely for a lady or a gentleman. The look can be dramatically altered by...
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex #1803 Day-Date Rose Gold Circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A gorgeous example, suitable for a lady or a gentleman. Beautiful original condition with original “Dauphine” hands. Every bit of lume is intact. The dial is a subtle slate color, a ...
Rose Gold
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 1803 - Automatic winding; non-quickset, Acrylic
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 1803 - Automatic winding; non-quickset, Acrylic
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 1803 - Automatic winding; non-quickset, Acrylic
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 1803 - Automatic winding; quick-set; sapphire crystal
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 1803 - Automatic winding; quick-set; sapphire crystal
Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Day-Date President 1803
By Rolex
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Day-Date 36mm President 1803 Non-Quick. This
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex yellow gold Day Date 1803 Presidential Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 1803 Model: Day Date Case Material: 18k yellow gold Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1963 Rolex Day Date Special Millanaise Bracelet Ref. 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
1803 Day Date that wont break the bank. Compared to other Millanaise bracelets from Rolex this is a
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Day-Date Automatic White Gold Vintage 1803
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage 18k white gold 36mm Day-Date men's wristwatch, by Rolex. The time is elegantly displayed
White Gold
Rolex Rose gold Portuguese Day Wheel Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This watch is offered in truly immaculate vintage condition. The ref. #1803 Day-Date has an
Rose Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold President Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
18k yellow gold case, 36mm, with fluted bezel. Automatic movement, 26 jewels, non-quickset date
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold President Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
bezel, 36mm diameter. Champagne dial with baton markers. Strap band. Pre-owned with Rolex box and books.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
ROLEX Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803 circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Extremely clean Rolex Day-Date President, Ref.1803. 18k yellow gold case, fluted bezel, automatic
18k Gold
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 1803 - Automatic winding; 26 jewels, non-quick
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 1803 - Automatic winding; 26 jewels, non-quick
Rolex White Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803 circa 1967
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Rolex 18k white gold Day-Date automatic wristwatch with sweep center seconds, bracelet and rare
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex yellow gold Diamond Presidential 1803 Day Date Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 1803 Model: Day Date Case Material: 18k yellow gold Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX White Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
seconds, aperture for day, magnified window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, milled
White Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1803 circa 1973
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date wristwatch. This has a difficult-to-find original early hidden-clasp
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$5,925
Size: Equivalent size France 35-36
A Pierre Balmain Couture Turquoise Silk Chiffon Cocktail Gown- France Circa 1958
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1958 France Sumptuous cocktail or ball gown with Princess line by Pierre Balmain Haute Couture numbered 83214. Sleeveless dress with a cowl neckline draped with polka-dot musli...
$6,700
H 1.38 in W 0.75 in L 1.42 in
Cartier Tank Americaine 18K WG Quartz 1713 w/ Service Paper. 2000's
By Cartier
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Cartier Tank Americaine 18K WG Quartz Ref. 1713 w/ Service Paper still under Cartier warranty Brand: Cartier Model: Tank Americaine 1713 Year: 2000’s Serial number: SM1xxxx Refer...
White Gold
1982 Rolex Lady Datejust 26MM 6917 Champagne Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Diameter: 26.00 mm Weight: 29.47 grams One ladies 18K yellow gold diamond ROLEX Swiss-made watch. The metal was tested an...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Grand Sapphire Diamond white gold Necklace
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful sapphire and diamond necklace. 57.67 carats of fine blue oval sapphires. 24.92 carats of white round and marquise cut diamonds. 18k white gold 16.25 inch neck leng...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire
Rolex Yacht-Master 226659 Black Dial 18K White Gold Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Yacht-Master 226659 Men's Watch. This watch features a 42mm case made of 18K white gold and a bidirectional bezel with an 18K white gold design and a blac...
18k Gold
1960s Retro Omega De Ville 18 Karat Gold Men's Watch
By Omega
Located in Poitiers, FR
Omega De Ville men's watch. Square case in 18 karats yellow gold, owl hallmark. Total length: 20.5 cm, width of the bracelet: 2.2 cm to 0.6 cm, Case: Side: 2.8 cm, thickness: 5.8 mm...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner (No Date) 14060
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Submariner REFERENCE: 14060 SIZE: 40mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BEZEL: Black BAND: Oystersteel MOVEMENT: Automatic Very Good condition No box or papers ...
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch with Original Dial and Bracelet 1960
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Cie. STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3426/3 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 32mm MOVE...
18k Gold
Cartier Santos Ref 4072 WSSA0018 Diamond Dial Diamond Band Case Steel Box Paper
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: WSSA0018 / 4072 Year: 2021 Case Material: Stainless Steel with Custom Diamonds Band: Custom Diamond Stainless Steel Band Bezel: Custom Diamond Stainless ...
Cartier Tank Solo Large Yellow Gold and Steel Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2018 Cartier Tank Solo reference 2742 Large Wrist Watch. 34 X 27 MM water resistant 18k Yellow Gold with Steel Case back, Sapphire crown, Scratch resistant sapphire crystal, qu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
1988 Rolex Day Date Rubellite Diamond Dial Ref. 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Rubellite Rolex hasn’t left a stone unturned when it comes to the selection of materials they used for their dials. One family of dials is the stone dials which categorically inclu...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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, This Rolex Datejust has Iced Out Diamonds Two-Tone Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Watc...
Diamond, Rose Gold
2000s Roberto Cavalli Gold Sequin Drop Waist Flapper Style Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Roberto Cavalli gold dress embellished in large sequins paillette, drop waist flapper style, and racer back. Marked size 40IT fit size 4/6 Measurement: Bust fit up to 34” Wais...
Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Paris Centure Collection Wrist Watch, 18k Yellow Gold 27 X 27 M.M. 2 Piece stepped case. 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind movement. White Dial with Black Roman nu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Fur Jacket Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Print Silk Jacket Pencil Skirt Set Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2005 “The Man W...
Rolex Rare Day-Date Octopus Diamond Set 18048
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A yellow gold 36mm rare vintage Day-Date Octopus by Rolex. Features a champagne dial set with 2 baguette cut and 8 round brilliant cut diamond hour markers. Complementing the dial is...
Diamond, Yellow 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.