Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day Date 36mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
An enduring symbol of prestige and refined craftsmanship, this vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date is crafted in 18K yellow gold and features the iconic fluted bezel that has bec...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust 18k Gold 36mm Mens 1960s Date Automatic RA701B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new aftermarket genuine alligator strap and buckle. Luxurious classic, Rolex 6605 18k solid gold Datejust automatic, for the discerning collector, the perfect blend of luxu...
18k Gold
$6,320Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Automatic Swiss RA558B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket genuine alligator strap and aftermarket buckle. A luxurious classic, Men's 18k gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust automatic, a luxurious co...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,320Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Automatic Swiss RA558
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket genuine alligator strap and aftermarket buckle. A luxurious classic, Men's 18k gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust automatic, versatile luxu...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,304Sale Price|20% Off
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS 1970s Automatic Vintage RA535
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket USA made alligator strap and aftermarket buckle. Timeless classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Datejust, functional luxury for your unc...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Day-Date Yellow Gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18038
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Day-Date in 18k yellow gold on a brown alligator grain strap.
18k Gold
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 with Applied 18k Yellow Gold Beveled Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Black Inserts. 36...
Rolex Day-Date 36mm White Gold 1803
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A white gold 36mm Day-Date by Rolex. Featuring a silver dial with applied hour markers and a white gold fluted bezel.
White Gold
Rolex yellow Gold Day-Date President Automatic Wristwatch 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Blue dial with gold stick hour markers. Alligator strap. Pre-owned with Rolex box and books.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date ox blood stella gents 18038 watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
REF W3091 MODEL NUMBER 18038 SERIAL NUMBER 615**** CONDITION 9 - Excellent condition GENDER Gents AGE 1980 CASE DIAMETER 36 mm CASE SIZE 36mm BOX & PAPERS Box only MOVEMENT ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold President Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18238
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex black diamond dial . Black Alligator Strap with Tang Buckle.
Rolex Day-Date 18 Karat Rose Gold Gents 118135, 2017
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3908 Model: 118135 Serial: 60G***** Condition: 10 - Unworn Condition Age: 6th March 2017 Case Diameter: 36 mm Case Size: 36mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Moveme...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Day-Date 36 President 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch 118138
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Day-Date 36 President 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch 118138 - Automatic. 18K Yellow Gold with fluted bezel ( 36 mm ).
Rolex Day-Date 36 President 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch 118138
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Day-Date 36 President 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch 118138 - Automatic. 18K Yellow Gold with fluted bezel ( 36 mm ).
Rolex Day-Date 36 President 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Watch 118138
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Day-Date 36 President 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch 118138 - Automatic. 18K Yellow Gold with fluted bezel ( 36 mm ).
Mens Rolex Ref 1500 Oyster Perpetual Date 35mm 14K Gold Automatic 1960s RA267G
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket alligator strap. A rare timeless classic, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Date 1500 automatic with stunning etched case, a fine addition to any collectio...
14k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 18k Solid Gold 34mm Automatic 1960s RA387
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket lizard strap, with Rolex buckle. A timeless classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 automatic, perfect for those special occasions, ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 18k Solid Gold 34mm Automatic 1960s RA387B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket lizard strap, with Rolex buckle. An iconic classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 automatic, perfect for those special occasions, a...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 18k Solid Gold 34mm Automatic 1960s RA387
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket lizard strap, with buckle. A timeless classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 automatic, perfect for those special occasions, a luxu...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Lady Datejust 1968 18ct Yellow Gold Automatic
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Key Features Reference: 6517 Year: 1968 (serial dated) Case: 26mm 18ct yellow gold with fluted bezel Dial: White with gold baton markers and gold hands, date at 3 Crystal: Plexiglass...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gents 16018
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4483 Model Number: 16018 Serial Number: 641**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Gender: Gents Age: 1979 Case Size: 36mm Box and Papers: Box Only Movement: Automatic Case: 18...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Perpetual Wind Watch, circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Red and Black Date Wheel METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and Solid Gold DIMENSIONS: 45mm X 36mm CIRCA: 1955 / 1...
Midsize Rolex OysterDate Ref.6466 Manual Wind, c.1970s Vintage RA126BLK
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket genuine alligator strap with Rolex buckle. A timeless classic, midsize Rolex Oysterdate Precision in universal 31mm size, versatile luxury, can dress up or...
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1600 14k Gold SS Automatic 1960s RA169B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket alligator strap. Timeless classic, Men's Rolex 1600 Datejust automatic, 14k solid gold bezel, a fine addition to your collection, highly versatile, perfect...
14k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k Solid Gold 36m Automatic 1970s Swiss NA139
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket genuine alligator strap. Iconic luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Datejust automatic, timelss luxury, perfect for those special occasions, a fine a...
18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS Automatic 1970s Vintage RA389B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket genuine alligator strap. An iconic classic, Men's 18k white gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Datejust automatic, versatile luxury, perfect for every o...
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex President Day-Date Men's Black Dial Watch 18239
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Black dial with polished hour markers. Black alligator strap with Stainless Steel Rolex buckle.
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 15000 Automatic 1980s with Paper RA247BRN
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket made in USA alligator strap, with Rolex buckle. A timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date automatic in gorgeous polar white, highly versatile, ...
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 34mm 18k Gold Automatic 1960s Swiss RA411
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket genuine alligator leather strap, with Rolex buckle. Iconic luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date automatic, perfect for those special oc...
18k Gold
Rolex Ref 5030 Datejust 18k Gold Mens 1940s 36mm Rare Vintage Automatic RA700B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new aftermarket genuine alligator strap and buckle. A rare, luxurious classic, 18k gold Rolex ref 5030 big bubbleback automatic, own a piece of history this gorgeous piece,...
Gold, 18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 18k Gold SS Automatic 1980s RA270B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket genuine alligator leather strap, with Rolex buckle. An iconic classic, Men's 18k gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Datejust automatic, a fine addition to...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s Vintage RA556
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket genuine alligator strap and aftermarket buckle. A stunning classic, Men's 18k gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust automatic with custom diam...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k White Gold SS Automatic 1970s RA285
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket USA made alligator strap, with Rolex buckle. A timeless classic, Men's 18k white gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Datejust automatic, versatile luxury...
18k Gold, 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.
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