Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1505 Mens 14k Gold SS 34mm 1970s Automatic RA788B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Stunning Rolex signed black dial, applied faceted index hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date displa...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Date Ref 1505 14k SS Mens All Original 1970s 34mm Automatic RA788
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Stunning Rolex signed black dial, applied faceted index hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date displa...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 18k Yellow Gold Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126618LB
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn Rolex Submariner 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 126618LNBKSO.
Yellow Gold
1972 Omega Geneve Vintage Retro Automatic Day Date Mens Dial Watch - Stainless S
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
Here are some of its features: * Pioneering so-called "double quick-set" day and date features - Omega created the caliber 1022 movement with a double quick-set capability for...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady-Datejust 26mm White Roman Diamond Dial Steel Yellow Gold Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Scratch resistant sapphire crystal with a cyclops magnifier. White dial with inner black painted Roman numerals and outter Rolex factory diamond hour markers.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Custom Green Turquoise Diamond Dial Bezel Watch 16030
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
🕰️ General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Number: 16030 Year Manufactured: 1988 Vintage: Yes Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Classic Depar...
Steel
$11,920Sale Price|20% Off
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 14k Gold Diamond Dial Automatic 1960s RA412B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed black dial, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date display at the 3 position, luxurious after...
14k Gold
Rolex Datejust II Auto Steel Men's Oyster Bracelet Roman Dial Watch 116334
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Self-winding movement with quickset date Details: Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust II Model number: 116334 Dealer product code: 6945 Case material: Steel Year of production: 2015 Condit...
Steel
$7,112Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s RA549B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Stunning Rolex signed black dial, applied aftermarket diamond hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s RA549
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Stunning Rolex signed black dial, applied aftermarket diamond hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Sky Dweller 42mm 326235 Rose Gold White Dial Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
General Information Brand: Rolex Model Name: Sky-Dweller Model Number: 326235 Type: Wristwatch Style: Luxury Department: Men Vintage: No Handedness: Left Year Manufactured: 2...
Rose Gold
NEW Rolex Sea Dweller Deepsea James Cameron Blue Dial Steel Ceramic Watch 136660
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We do not defraud Customs. * Warranties provided by us are exclusively handled by our own certified watchmakers. Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea 136660 – Specifications 🔹 Brand & Mo...
Steel
Rolex Datejust II 41mm 4.8ct Diamond Roman Dial Bezel Oyster Steel Watch 116300
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust II 116300 in stainless steel features an Aftermarket diamond dial with black Roman numerals and a 4.8ct Aftermarket diamond bezel.
Diamond, Steel
NEW Rolex Sky Dweller 42 18K Rose Gold Rubber White Dial Automatic Watch 326235
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We do not defraud Customs. * Warranties provided by us are exclusively handled by our own certified watchmakers. Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Sky-Dweller Model Number: 326235 Movement:...
Rose Gold
Rolex GMT-Master II 40mm Batgirl Black Blue Bezel Steel Men's Watch 126710BLNR
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Stainless steel jubilee bracelet with a flip-lock safety clasp. Details: Brand: Rolex Model: GMT-Master II Reference number: 126710BLNR Movement: Automatic Case material: Steel Brac...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6084 Stainless Steel Wristwatch c. 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in stainless steel, this vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6084 has a silver tone dial.
Steel, Stainless Steel
1960's Omega Seamaster Cosmic Vintage Mens Day Date Watch - Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
It possesses a wonderful retro style and features both day and date complications. It has a classic retro design with tonneau shape and striking two-tone dial with "wide boy" markers.
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master II Steel Batman Ceramic Mens Watch 116710BLNR
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Watch Details: Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 116710BLNR Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model: Rolex GMT-Master II 116710BLNR V...
Steel
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 14k Gold Mens 1960s Diamonds Automatic RA412C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed black dial, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date display at the 3 position, luxurious after...
14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 Mens 1960s 14k Solid Gold Diamonds Automatic RA412D
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed black dial, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date display at the 3 position, luxurious after...
14k Gold
Rolex Datejust Steel Gold Diamond Mens Oyster Bracelet Watch 126334
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Rolex watch has a 41 x 41 mm case with a Round caseback and Black Stick dial.
Gold, Steel
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...
Rolex Oyster Ref 1601 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA790
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed black dial, applied baton index hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date display ...
Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 36mm 18k SS 1980s Mens Automatic Vintage NA106B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Rolex signed gold linen dial, applied index hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date display at the 3 p...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Steel Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Jubilee Bracelet Watch 126710BLRO
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with a cyclops magnifier. Black lacquer dial with luminescent dot hour markers and Mercedes hands.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master II 40mm Steel Yellow Gold Two-Tone Ceramic Bezel Watch 116713LN
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: Brand: Rolex Model: GMT-Master II Reference number: 116713LN Movement: Automatic Case material: Gold/Steel Bracelet material: Gold/Steel Year of production: 2010 Condition:...
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
$4,464Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Mens Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA575B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial, applied baton index hour markers, silver Rolex minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date...
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master II Batman Oyster Steel Ceramic Automatic Men Watch 126710BLNR
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand Information: Brand: Rolex Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Watch Type: Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Style: Luxury Model Information: Model Number: 126710BLNR Mo...
Steel
NEW Rolex GMT-Master II 126711CHNR Everose Gold Root Beer Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
General Information Brand: Rolex Model Name: GMT-Master II Model Number: 126711CHNR Type: Wristwatch Style: Luxury Department: Men Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Year Man...
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
$7,112Sale Price|20% Off
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...
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
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...
$11,920Sale Price|20% Off
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 14k Gold Automatic Diamond Bezel 1960s RA412
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed black dial, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date display at the 3 position, luxurious after...
14k Gold
$6,720Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Ref 6901 18k Solid Gold Lady Datejust 26mm Automatic 1970s RA630
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex black dial, applied baton index hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date display at the ...
Gold, 18k Gold
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k SS Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA591B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed champagne dial, applied baton index hour markers, gilt minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date disp...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Omega Speedmaster Mens Triple Date Chronograph Automatic Watch, 3523.30 - SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
At first glance it carries the familiar Speedmaster DNA - the balanced case and the classic chronograph layout - but a closer look reveals something far more involved. The dial is de...
Stainless Steel
1943 Universal Geneve Vintage Mens Triple Date Moon Phase Calendar Watch - SS
Located in Suwanee, GA
Dimensions: 34mm wide (excluding crown), 42mm long lug tip-to-tip Dial: Silver (now warmed to a light sepia tone), luminous painted Arabic and dot indices, printing in black with re...
Stainless Steel
1979 Omega Seamaster Vintage Mens SS Steel Watch with Bracelet - Mint
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
Dimensions: 35.5mm wide (excluding crown), 42mm long lug tip-to-tip Dial: Royal amethyst, signed Omega Seamaster, applied steel baton indexes, outer minute division, aperture for th...
Stainless Steel
1971 Omega Seamaster 120M Vintage Mens Retro Bakelite Divers Ref. 166.088 Watch
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
Dimensions: 38mm wide (excluding crown), 44mm long lug tip-to-tip Dial: Matte black, signed Omega, luminous steel baton indices, aperture for the date, original and untouched with n...
Stainless Steel
Gene Hackman Owned & Worn Watch Gifted by Jerry Bruckheimer with Engraving
Located in Suwanee, GA
VXS20666 Designed for: Men Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds, Quick-Setting Date, Chronograph, Tachymeter Case material: Stainless steel Case Markings (outside): eng...
Stainless Steel
PERSONALLY OWNED & WORN BY DON MCLEAN with TWO COAs - Phobos Germany Watch
Located in Suwanee, GA
The addition of a full triple calendar - day, date, month, and even 24-hour indication - elevates the watch from more a of utilitarian instrument into something more robust.
Jimmy & Rosalyn Carter Owned Watch with Family Engraving - Presidential Provenan
Located in Suwanee, GA
Excelsior brand) Country of Origin: United States (Jersey City, New Jersey) Year Built: 1916 Serial no.: 61007 Model: Excelsior, Model AJ Designed for: Ladies Functions: Hour...
Gold-filled
Personally Owned & Worn By Don McLean with Two COAs - Daniel Steiger Generation
Located in Suwanee, GA
Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: Daniel Steiger Year made: c. 2000's - 2010's Designed for: Men Case material: Rose gold tone stainless steel Case markings (outside): Exhibit...
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Owned & Worn by Harry Bellafonte with COA - Stührling Apocalypse 160 Chronograph
Located in Suwanee, GA
Its finely honeycomb textured black dial is detailed with applied luminous indices, bold Arabic “12,” three recessed sub-registers for chronograph and seconds timing, a framed date w...
Gold Plate
Festina F12 Steel Mens Watch - Owned & Worn By Harry Bellafonte with COA
Located in Suwanee, GA
Its curved rectangular stainless steel case wears comfortably on the wrist. Its silver dial is crisp and functional, with luminous dauphine hands, applied Arabic numerals, baton hour...
Steel
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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A fresh palette of dial colors and technological advances have elevated this classic watch model.
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.