Rolex Day Date 118208 Black Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Double Quickset Oyster
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 118208 Serial: K770*** Year: 2001 Model: Rolex Day Date Case Material
Rolex Day Date 118208 Black Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Double Quickset Oyster
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 118208 Serial: K770*** Year: 2001 Model: Rolex Day Date Case Material
1965 Rolex Day Date Pink Gold Riveted Stretch Oyster Ref. 1807
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
’s experimental twist on the classic 1803. Instead of a standard case, Rolex gave the Day-Date a distinctive “Bark
Rose Gold
Vintage Platinum Rolex President Day Date 1804 Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 1964
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1804 Serial: 1062*** Year: 1964 Model: Rolex President Day Date Case Material
Platinum
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
1984 Rolex Explorer II 16550 Black Dial Stainless Steel Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
Steel, Montres Rolex S.A., Geneva Switzerland Functions: Date Clasp Style: Fold Over Case to Case (mm
Steel, Stainless Steel
Chaumet Dandy Reserve De Marche 18K White Gold Stem Wind Wristwatch 94/100
By Chaumet
Located in Bradford, Ontario
. The other a seconds dial and date of course. The face has two colours which are carried into a strap
White Gold
Rolex Day-Date II President Yellow Gold Black Wave Dial Face Watch 218238
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II Watches. The Rolex President. 218238 41mm 18K yellow gold case
18k Gold, 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
Rolex Day-Date President 18 Karat Gold Black Diagonal-Motif Men’s Watch 228238
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This never been worn Rolex Day-Date 228238 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by
Rolex President Day Date Black Motif Dial 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 228238
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
The Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 in 18 ct yellow gold with a Black dial, fluted bezel, and a
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date 18 Karat Gold Champagne Spanish Calendar Automatic Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Day-Date 18038 is a beautiful Ladies timepiece that is powered by an automatic
Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660 Stainless Steel Black Ceramic Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex perfectly responded to in 2008 with the Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea 116660, which was designed
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master II Black Index Dial Oyster Steel Automatic Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round shape face, day
Sold
H 0.54 in W 0.79 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer Gold Steel Black Dial Men's Watch 126711CHNR
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
face, date indicator dial and has hand sticks & dots style markers. It is completed with a stainless
2002 Rolex Explorer II Stainless Steel Model 16570
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
collectors than its black dial-sporting predecessors from the Explorer II line). The face is outfitted with
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex President Day Date 18038 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18038 Serial: 6479*** Model: President Day Date Case: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex President Day Date 1803 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Dial Bezel and Band
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1803 Serial: 1494*** Model: President Day Date Case Material: 18K White
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex 18 Kt Yellow Gold President 3055 Men's Wrist Watch w Bracelet, Box, Papers
By Rolex
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
In rich eighteen karat 18K yellow gold, enjoy this iconic Rolex President 3055 Oyster Perpetual Day
Yellow Gold
Caravelle Pocket Watch Working Swiss 17 Jewel Model 8222 Vintage 1960s
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in San Diego, CA
. Gold face with black Roman numerals, date window. The movement is working, 17 Jewels unadjusted, and
Base Metal
1970 Rolex Daytona Yellow Gold 6264 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
report. When faced with a perfect condition lemon dial Paul Newman Daytona (PND) 6264 such as this, one
Yellow Gold
1972 Rolex Submariner Single Red Stainless Steel 1680 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
age. The Rolex 1680 is the last in its class of what we might class as really old vintage Submariners
Stainless Steel
1973 Rolex Submariner Single Red Stainless Steel 1680 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
like to return your item, we offer a 30-day returns period from the date of delivery, entitling you to
Stainless Steel
Rolex Day-Date '6 Serial' 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Watch Automatic 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Rolex Band Color: Black Gender: Men's Case Size: 36mm MPN: Does Not Apply Lug Width: 20mm
18k Gold
Sold|$16,500
W 0.79 in L 1.03 in
Cartier Lady's Platinum, Gold and Diamond Art Deco Tonneau Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier platinum, diamond and 18K yellow gold Art Deco Tortue wristwatch, circa 1925. An extremely rare wristwatch with a grosgrain ribbon bracelet. The 20mm x 26mm tonneau case has...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
1990 Rolex Day Date Coral Ref. 18238 (Full Set)
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Coral, the King of Stone dials Rolex hasn't left a stone unturned when it comes to the selection of materials for their dials which in some cases can be described as 'exotic'. Stone...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Santos Automatic 25mm Watch Santos de Cartier Octo SM 18k and SS
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Santos Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow gold. 25mm Ladies Automatic Movement. Condition: Has Cracks on the white dial. Review photos. Details...
Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Pasha C Chronograph Stainless Steel 36mm
By Cartier
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Cartier MODEL: Pasha Chronograph REFRENCE: 2412 SIZE: 36mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: White BAND: Stainless Steen WRIST SIZE: 6.75 MOVEMENT: Automatic No box or papers. Acc...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18k Yellow Gold Custom Diamond Dial Bezel Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Custom Diamond dial and bezel. Comes with the gift box. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 69173 Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Sty...
Yellow Gold
$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
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
Cartier Tank Basculante XL 26mm 2522
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 26mm XL Tank Basculante in stainless steel by Cartier. Featuring a silver dial with Roman numerals, blued-steel sword-shaped hands, and a secret Cartier signature at VII. The watch...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Date Yellow Gold 15238
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 34mm Date by Rolex in yellow gold. Features a champagne dial, complemented by a yellow gold fluted bezel. The yellow gold Oyster bracelet is equipped with a deployant clasp, also i...
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
1971 Rolex King Midas 1st Generation Yellow Gold Ref. 9630
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
King Midas 1st Gen The Rolex King Midas, introduced in 1962 and designed by Gérald Genta, stands as one of the brand’s rarest and most daring creations. Inspired by the Greek Panthe...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 41mm Diamond Dial 126334
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 41mm Datejust by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with diamond set hour markers and a white gold fluted bezel. Fitted with scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and a self-winding automa...
Diamond, White Gold, Stainless Steel
$25,300
H 1.42 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex President Day-Date 36 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Men Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. No original box and papers. Comes with a chonostore box. Free polishing upon request. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement...
Yellow Gold
$53,130
H 1.58 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Daytona 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Sticks Dial Men Watch 116518LN
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned mint-like new condition. 2020 card. Box and papers. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Daytona Model Number: 116518LN Style: Luxury Department: Men Year Manufa...
Yellow Gold
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 7.02 Carat Natural Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the museum vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, One of the rarest and only diamonds of its size and color. Please inquire for details.
Blue Diamond
$271,754
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.
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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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