Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust 18k Gold 36mm Mens 1960s Date Automatic RA701
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Fitted on new aftermarket genuine alligator strap and buckle. Luxurious classic, Rolex 6605 18k solid
18k Gold
$11,920Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust 18k Gold 36mm Mens 1960s Date Automatic RA701
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Fitted on new aftermarket genuine alligator strap and buckle. A rare, timeless treasure, 18k solid gold
18k Gold
Rolex Ref 5030 Datejust 18k Gold Mens 1940s 36mm Rare Vintage Automatic RA700B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
aftermarket genuine alligator strap and buckle. A rare, luxurious classic, 18k gold Rolex ref 5030 big
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Automatic Swiss RA558B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
original. Fitted on new, aftermarket genuine alligator strap and aftermarket buckle. A luxurious classic
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Automatic Swiss RA558
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
original. Fitted on new, aftermarket genuine alligator strap and aftermarket buckle. A luxurious classic
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$19,920Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster Ref 5030 18k Gold Mens 36mm 1940s Big Bubble Automatic Rare RA700
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
new aftermarket genuine alligator strap and buckle. A rare, luxurious classic, 18k gold Rolex ref 5030
Gold, 18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS 1970s Automatic Vintage RA535
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
original. Fitted on new, aftermarket USA made alligator strap and aftermarket buckle. Timeless classic
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. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date and
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
Rolex yellow Gold Day-Date President Automatic Wristwatch 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Men's Gold Day-Date Rolex President Watch 18038 - Automatic winding; quick-set; sapphire crystal
Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date ox blood stella gents 18038 watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
18k Yellow Gold DIAL Ox Blood Stella BRACELET Brown Alligator Leather STRAP LENGTH Adjustable up to
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold President Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18238
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 18238 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, double
Rolex Day-Date 18 Karat Rose Gold Gents 118135, 2017
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Rose Gold Dial: Grey Baton Bracelet: Brown Alligator Leather Strap Length: Adjustable up to 20cm Strap
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
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
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
Mens Rolex Ref 1500 Oyster Perpetual Date 35mm 14K Gold Automatic 1960s RA267G
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, aftermarket alligator strap. A rare timeless classic, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Date 1500 automatic
14k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 18k Solid Gold 34mm Automatic 1960s RA387B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 automatic, c.1967, in
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
Luxurious classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 automatic, c.1967, in
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
Luxurious classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 automatic, c.1967, in
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Lady Datejust 1968 18ct Yellow Gold Automatic
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
) Movement: Automatic, +18 sec/day Strap: Rolex brown alligator strap with gold-plated Rolex buckle Condition
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gents 16018
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: Blue Bracelet: Blue Alligator Leather Strap Length: Adjustable up to 20cm Strap Width: At Case - 20mm
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
Midsize Rolex OysterDate Ref.6466 Manual Wind, c.1970s Vintage RA126BLK
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
alligator strap with Rolex buckle. A timeless classic, midsize Rolex Oysterdate Precision in universal 31mm
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1600 14k Gold SS Automatic 1960s RA169B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
running condition. Watch is all original. Fitted on new, aftermarket alligator strap. Timeless classic
14k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k Solid Gold 36m Automatic 1970s Swiss NA139
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, in excellent running condition. Fitted on new, aftermarket genuine alligator strap. Iconic luxury
18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS Automatic 1970s Vintage RA389B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
running condition. Fitted on new, aftermarket genuine alligator strap. An iconic classic, Men's 18k white
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex President Day-Date Men's Black Dial Watch 18239
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's Black Dial Watch 18239 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 15000 Automatic 1980s with Paper RA247BRN
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
alligator strap, with Rolex buckle. A timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date automatic in
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 34mm 18k Gold Automatic 1960s Swiss RA411
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless iconic classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 automatic, c
18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 18k Gold SS Automatic 1980s RA270B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
condition. 27-jeweled Rolex cal.3035 COSC automatic movement, quickset date feature, cleaned and serviced
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s Vintage RA556
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
genuine alligator strap and aftermarket buckle. A stunning classic, Men's 18k gold & stainless steel Rolex
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
USA made alligator strap, with Rolex buckle. A timeless classic, Men's 18k white gold and stainless
18k Gold, White Gold
Zenith El Primero Chronomaster Chronograph BNIB Diamond Bezel
By Zenith
Located in Antwerp, BE
, minutes, subsidiary seconds; complete calendar ( date, day, month, moon phases), chronograph CASE: yellow
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date 36mm 18038
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Day-Date in 18k yellow gold on a brown alligator grain strap. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date and
18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date Yellow Gold 6611B
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5897 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Day-Date Model Ref: 6611B Age: Circa 1959 Gender: Mens
Rolex Day Date Yellow Gold 6611B
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5897 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Day-Date Model Ref: 6611B Age: Circa 1959 Gender: Mens
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex White Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 18K White Gold Day-Date Watch Silver Pie-Pan T Swiss T Dial with Applied
18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18038
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Day Date in 18k with custom diamond dial and bezel on a black alligator strap with plaque
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day Date Taupe Dial Automatic Wristwatch, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date Watch from the 1960s Beautiful Factory Grey/Taupe Colored Dial with
18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18038
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Day-Date with custom diamond bezel and custom black diamond dial in 18k on black alligator
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex President Day-Date Rose Gold Chocolate Dial Mens Watch 118135
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
divisions, aperture for day at 12, aperture for date at 3. Red alligator leather strap with 18k rose gold
Rose Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Filled and Steel Seamaster Day-Date Watch
By Omega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Omega Style Number: 166.0209 Series: Seamaster Day-Date (circa 1978!) Gender: Men's
2010's Rolex Cellini Rose Gold 50505 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
2010's *Case Size: 39mm *Strap: Black Alligator Leather *Age: 2010's *Strap length: Adjustable up
Rose Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold President Day-Date Oyster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Model 1803 Pre Owned Mens Oyster Perpetual Automatic wrist watch. Oyster
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,320Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.38 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 34mm 14k Solid Gold Mens 1970s Automatic RA692
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 solid 14k gold automatic, c.1978, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Role...
14k Gold
Omega cal 344 14k Gold Filled 32mm Mens Bumper Automatic 1950s Vintage RA581
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, 14k gold-filled Men's Omega cal.344 bumper automatic, c.1952, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Omega signed dial, ...
Gold Plate
Omega Watch Gold Plated Case Suede Strap
By Omega
Located in Vannes, FR
Omega Genève Gold Plated Watch with Suede Leather Strap Discover this elegant Omega Genève watch from the 1960s, an iconic piece of vintage watch design. Featuring a gold-plated cas...
Gold Plate
$8,400Sale Price|30% Off
Limited Edition Hublot Unisex MDM Skeleton 18k Yellow Gold Watch Ref. 1512.3
By Hublot
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Hublot Unisex MDM Skeleton 18k Watch Ref. 1512.3 Serial # 250419 008/100. Skeleton movement framed with a Roman numeral chapter ring. This limited edition piece is a must have for a...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$21,500
H 1.18 in W 1.22 in Dm 9 in L 9 in
CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An automatique Ceinture large wrist-watch designed by Cartier. This is the rare large model of the Ceinture automatique wristwatch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of C...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Ultra Thin, 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe et Cie STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3571-1 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Width...
18k Gold
$10,900Sale Price|20% Off
Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust Custom Blue Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel Two Tone
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Datejust REFRENCE: 16233 SIZE: 36mm CASE: 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel DIAL: Custom Blue with Diamonds BEZEL: Custom Yellow Gold with Diamonds BAND: Jubile...
Diamond, White Diamond, Mixed Metal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainl...
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Set Automatic 1980s RA548
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust automatic, c.1986, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies ROLEX 2649 Precision Cocktail Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1970s. 1400 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 2649. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism. Leather Band...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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
Rolex vintage Oysterdate Steel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1967 Rolex Oyster Date Reference 6694 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 2 Piece Oyster case. Caliber 1225 17 Jewel manual Wind, Nickle Lever movement. Custom Refinished "Cal...
Steel
Omega Choreograph Vintage 18k gold wrist watch cal.33.3 1950
By Omega
Located in Berlin, BE
Handaufzugs omega uhr in 18k gelbgold mit lederband und orginaler omega dornschließe cal.33,3 plexiglas uhr weisst leichte gebrauchspuren
18k Gold
Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Queens, NY
Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Watch, featuring champagne dial with baton indexes and 18K Rolex Crown logo at 12 0'clock, powered by 19 jewel mechanical wind-up movement, worn on wris...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$75,270
H 0.4 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18k Gold Stick White Dial Automatic Watch 116508
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. 2022 Card. Comes with an original box and paper. * Free Shipping within the USA * Three-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can veri...
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Classic Oysterdate with Original Dial from 1960'S
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960'S DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Watch, c.1950s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
This Vintage dress watch comes from the master horologists at Jaeger-LeCoultre, The 14 carat rose gold case is 35mm in diameter and holds a manual winding movement. The patina on the...
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.
The black-and-white Rolex Daytona is arguably the most famous panda-style watch.
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.