$63,999
H 1.58 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Day Date 40mm 18K Rose Gold Diamond Baguette Chocolate Dial Watch 228235
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Rolex Model: Day-Date Model Number: 228235 Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Style: Luxury
Rose Gold
Rolex Day-Date 40mm Blue Ombré Dial Diamond Bezel White Gold Watch 228349RBR
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
. Details: Brand: Rolex Model: Day-Date 40 Model number: 228349RBR Movement: Automatic Case material: White
18k Gold, White Gold
$70,400
H 1.58 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Day Date 40mm 18K Rose Gold Diamond Baguette Chocolate Dial Watch 228235
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Rolex Model: Day-Date Model Number: 228235 Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Style: Luxury
Rose Gold
$60,500
H 1.58 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Day-Date President 228238 40MM 8K Gold Black Diagonal-Motif Men Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
: Rolex Model: Day-Date President Model Number: 228238 Year Manufactured: 2021 Country/Region of
Gold
Day-Date Rose Gold 40mm Olive green with box and papers
By Rolex
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
recognizable, its unique design has forged its identity. At its launch, the Day-Date was the only watch with a
Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Day-Date 40MM Platinum 22836
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An unworn Day-Date 40mm crafted in platinum by Rolex. Featuring an ice blue dial with applied hour
Platinum
Rolex Day-Date 40mm President 18K Gold Roman Champagne Dial Watch 228238
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Size: 40 mm Case Thickness: 12 mm Features: Date Indicator, Day/Date, Day Indicator, Fixed Bezel
18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date 40mm President 228239 18k White Gold & Meteorite 10 Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Tustin, CA
sophistication, this Rolex Day-Date 40 is crafted in solid 18K white gold and features the ultra-desirable
Diamond, White Gold
Rolex Day-Date President 18K Gold Roman Silver Dial Watch 228238
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn Rolex Day Date 40mm 18K Gold Roman Silver Dial President Watch 228238. 2022 Card. This
Rolex Day-Date Yellow Gold Champagne Baguette Diamond Dial President 228238
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Day-Date 40mm 18K yellow gold case, screw-down back with Rolex fluting, screw-down crown with
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date 40 President 18k White Gold Men's 40mm Watch 228239
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Day-Date 40 President 18k White Gold Men's 40mm Watch 228239 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels
Rolex Day-Date 40 President 18k Yellow Gold Men's 40mm Watch 228238
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Day-Date 40 President 18k Yellow Gold Men's 40mm Watch 228238 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels
Rolex Day-Date 40 President 18k Yellow Gold Men's 40mm Watch 228238
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Day-Date 40 President 18k Yellow Gold Men's 40mm Watch 228238 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels
Rolex Day-Date 40 President 18k Yellow Gold Men's 40mm Watch 228238
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Day-Date 40 President 18k Yellow Gold Men's 40mm Watch 228238 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels
Rolex Day-Date II President 18k Yellow Gold Men's 40mm Watch 228238
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Day-Date II President 18k Yellow Gold Men's 40mm Watch 228238 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels
Rolex Day-Date 40 President 18k White Gold Men's 40mm Watch 228349RBR
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Day-Date 40 President 18k White Gold Men's 40mm Watch 228349RBR - Automatic winding, 31
Rolex Day-Date 40 President 18k White Gold Men's 40mm Watch 228349RBR
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Day-Date 40 President 18k White Gold Men's 40mm Watch 228349RBR - Automatic winding, 31
Rolex Day-Date President Diamond Bezel Watch 228348RBR
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
This Rolex Day-Date President 40mm Diamond Bezel Watch, reference number 228348RBR, features an 18K
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date 228238 Champagne Dial Mens Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Day-Date 228238 Mens Watch. 40mm 18K yellow gold case. 18K yellow gold fluted bezel
Rolex Day-Date President 18K White Gold Blue Roman Dial Mens Watch 228239
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Rolex Day-Date President 40mm 18K White Gold Blue Dial Automatic Watch 228239. This
Rolex Day-Date 40mm President 18K Gold Roman Champagne Dial Watch 228238
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Size: 40 mm Case Thickness: 12 mm Features: Date Indicator, Day/Date, Day Indicator, Fixed Bezel
18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date 228239 President Day-Date Slate/Grey Dial 40mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Rolex Model: Day-Date 40 “President” Day-Date 40 Model Number: 228239 Movement: Automatic
White Gold
Rolex Day Date Rose Gold Chocolate Dial 40mm
By Rolex
Located in Double Bay, AU
2022 Day-Date 40mm Everose Chocolate Dial Full set, box, papers and warranty. Like New THE
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Cartier Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch A magnificent 18k yellow gold Panthere watch, set with vivid yellow and white diamonds, emerald eyes and onyx, signed Cartier with F...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Cartier Santos De Cartier Chronograph Two Tone Custom Diamond Watch W2SA0008
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier Series: Santos Model: W2SA0008 Case Diameter: 44 mm Bracelet: 18k yellow gold / stainless steel Bezel: Custom diamond set Dial: Silver Carat Weight: 30.00 carats in ...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank 1710 Américaine Diamond Bezel Quartz 18K Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Américaine watch with diamond bezel and bracelet in 18K yellow gold, featuring a rectangular 19 x 34.5mm case and quartz movement. Designed with timeless Roman numerals ...
18k Gold
$26,818
H 1.19 in W 0.91 in
Cartier 1990 Montre Or Jaune Baignoire PM Yellow Gold Casque d Or Bracelet Watch
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier watch circa 1990 Baignoire model in yellow gold, oval case (legendary), white dial with Roman numerals, quartz movement, blued steel hands, winding mechanism or crown decorat...
Yellow Gold
Cartier Pasha 1353 Chronograph Grey Dial 18K Yellow Gold Leather Strap 35mm
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1353 Model: Cartier Pasha Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Brown Leather Strap Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Grey Dial Face: Sapphire C...
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 ...
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
$7,480
H 1.03 in W 0.4 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 26mm Steel Custom Purple Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 69174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned good condition. Custom Diamond dial and bezel. No original box and papers. Comes with a chronostore box. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Numb...
Steel
Cartier Tortue Watch with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds and a navy blue leather alligator strap. Signed by Cartier 28mm face Model #2644
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rare Cartier Tank Basculante Platinum & Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare, platinum and rose gold Tank Basculante by Cartier. Featuring a silver guilloche dial with roman numerals, blued steel sword-shaped hands, a hidden Cartier signature at VII an...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
$9,350
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 26 Steel 18K Gold Custom Red MOP Dial And Bezel Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Custom Diamond Dial and bezel. No original box and no paper. It comes with a seller box. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model N...
18k Gold, Steel
$9,350
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K Gold Steel Navy Dial Ladies Custom Diamond Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. Custom dial and bezel. No original box and papers. High-quality natural diamond dial and bezel. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Mo...
Steel
$15,800
H 0.52 in W 1.97 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Submariner 16613 Two-Tone Gold & Steel Blue Dial Automatic Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Westport, CT
An authentic Rolex Submariner 16613, a luxurious and durable timepiece that seamlessly blends functionality with style. This gold and stainless steel men’s watch comes with its origi...
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
$5,395
W 1.23 in Dm 1.23 in
Cartier Roadster Pink Dial W62017V3 Stainless Steel Quartz Ladies Watch B&P
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Roadster W62017V3 is a distinctive and feminine take on one of Cartier’s most recognizable sport-luxury models. Crafted in polished stainless steel, the case features the...
Stainless Steel
$266,406
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya Crocodile Niloticus Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya in crocodile niloticus leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the receipt and Cites. Stamp Y (2020)
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.
Find vintage Rolex watches, bracelets and more on 1stDibs.
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.
Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.
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.