Rolex Day-Date 18k Gold Red Vignette Dial Frosted Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date 18k Gold Red Vignette Dial Frosted Watch 18038
1990s European Wrist Watches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date 18k Gold Red Vignette Dial Frosted Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date 18k Gold Red Vignette Dial Frosted Watch 18038
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex President Day-Date Men's Watch 18238
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's Watch 18238 - Automatic winding,31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Rolex Cellini 18K White Gold With Rare Blue Vignette Dial 1974
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
And in that sense, the Cellini is by far Rolex’s most fashionable line. Unlike the steadfast Submariner or the imperious Day-Date, the Cellini refuses to be confined by expectation.
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Strap Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Very rare factory red vignette diamond dial. New Rolex black strap with Rolex 18k tang buckle.
Rolex Day-Date 18K WG White Gold Ombre Blue Dial Diamond 18038 Auto Watch, 1982
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 18049 Year: 1982 Serial number: 76xxxxx Reference: C03782 Case: 18K White gold 36mm without crown; Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; in...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1986 Rolex DayDate President Model 18038 Brown Vignette Box Unpolished
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1986 Rolex Day Date President with Rare Brown Burst Dial Box Maker: Rolex Model: 18038 Day Date Year: 1986 Material: 18K Yellow Gold, Brilliant cut and Baguette cut Diamon...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date President 18038 Red Vignette Diamond Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date President 18038 men's Watch. 36mm yellow gold case with stationary fluted bezel.
Rolex President Day-Date Men's Watch Vignette Dial 118208
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's Watch Vignette Dial 118208 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case with smooth bezel (36 mm ) .
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch with Blue Vignette Dial
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES Rolex 18k yellow gold Day-Date wristwatch, Ref. 18348, with blue vignette dial with applied diamo...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1991 Rolex Day Date Platinum Blue Vignette Dial Ref. 18346
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Bracelet / Strap: Excellent and long Platinum President bracelet not showing much wear from age. Dial: Excellent Blue Vignette Diamond dial. Crystal: Sapphire Movement: Automatic Fun...
Platinum
Rolex Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Day-Date Blue Vignette Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A single double Day-Date ref. #18238 with a unique and now-discontinued blue vignette with diamonds dial. The interest is augmented by the incredible mint original condition, with t...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex yellow gold Day-Date Blue Vignette Dial President Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18238 - Automatic winding; quick-set; sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case with Fluted bezel (36mm diameter).
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date Gold Maroon Vignette Diamond Dial 18038 Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Gents Wristwatch, maroon vignette dial set with 8 applied round brilliant cut diamond hour markers and 2 baguette cut diamond hour marker...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch Vignette Dial 18378
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's Watch 18378 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Rolex Yellow Gold Diamond Swiss Only Red Vignette Dial Day-Date Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This ref. #118208 Day-Date has a clean modern look thanks to the smooth bezel.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Gold Blue Vignette String Diamond Dial Day-Date 18038 Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Gents Wristwatch, blue vignette string diamond dial set with approximately 48 applied round brilliant cut diamonds, day aperture at 12 0'...
18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date Gents Gold Maroon Vignette Diamond Dial 18038 Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Gents Wristwatch, maroon vignette dial with 8 applied round brilliant cut diamond hour markers and 2 baguette cut diamond hour markers, d...
18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date Yellow Gold Blue Vignette Diamond Dial 18238 Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Gents Wristwatch, blue vignette dial set with 8 applied round brilliant cut diamond hour markers and 2 baguette cut diamond hour markers,...
18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date Yellow Gold Blue Vignette Dial Diamond Set 18048 Automatic
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Gents Wristwatch, blue vignette dial set with 8 applied round brilliant cut diamond hour markers and 2 applied baguette cut diamond ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Blue Vignette Diamond Dial Bark Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 18248
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An uncommon combination of details make this double quick Day-Date worth a second look. The blue vignette dial subtly eases from light to dark blue, while the pop of white diamonds b...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date 18038 Red Vignette Diamond Dial Japan Kanji Day Wheel 18k YG 5.3m
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Authenticity Every watch at Classic Time Club is carefully inspected by our experts and master watchmakers to guarantee its authenticity. Warranty Every watch is function tested, se...
Vintage 1990 Rolex Day Date 18 Karat Model 18238 with Rare Blue Vignette Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Rolex Model: 18238 Day Date "President" Year: 1990 Material: 18K Yellow Gold, Brilliant-cut and Baguette-cut Diamonds Dial: Rare Authentic Blue Vignette Dial Movement: Autom...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date Maroon Vinette Diamond Dial 18238 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning yellow gold Day-Date by Rolex. Featuring a striking maroon vignette dial set with 8 round brilliant cut diamonds and 2 baguette cut diamond hour markers, as well a day and...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex "Oak Ridge Boys" Day-Date, Brown Dial with Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
With a similar appeal as the ever-popular "Stella" dials, this very rare brown vignette dial has a beautiful look, a subtle and sophisticated compliment to this classic style. This w...
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President Blue Diamond Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding; quick-set; sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case and fluted bezel (36mm diameter). Factory blue vignette diamond dial. Strap band. Pre-owned with Rolex box and bo...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date Men's President Watch 18k Gold Blue Diamond Dial 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Day-Date Men's President Watch 18k Gold Blue Diamond Dial 18038 - Automatic winding; quick-set; sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case and fluted bezel (36mm diameter).
Rolex Rare Day-Date Diamond Set 18048
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 36mm Day-Date crafted in 18k yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a uniquely rare maroon vignette dial set with 8 single cut diamonds and 2 baguette diamond hour markers.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Factory Red Vignette dial . Black Rolex leather band with Rolex buckle .
Rolex Cellini 18K White Gold With Rare Blue Vignette Dial 1974
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
And in that sense, the Cellini is by far Rolex’s most fashionable line. Unlike the steadfast Submariner or the imperious Day-Date, the Cellini refuses to be confined by expectation.
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex President Day-Date Men's Yellow Gold Watch Factory 18348
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's Yellow Gold Watch Factory 18348 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case with factory diamond bezel (36mm diam...
Rolex President Day-Date Factory Diamond Men's Yellow Gold Watch 18238
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding, 31 jewels, double Quickset, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case with fluted bezel (36mm diameter). Genuine Rolex Vignette diamond dial. Strap band. Pre-owned wi...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex White Gold Diamond Reggie Jackson Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 18039
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The blue vignette diamond dial- a variation now discontinued by Rolex- is a rarity in itself, particularly on a white gold model.
Diamond, White Gold
Rolex President Day-Date Factory Diamond Men's Yellow Gold Watch 18238
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding, 31 jewels, double Quickset, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case with fluted bezel (36mm diameter). Genuine Rolex Vignette diamond dial. 18k yellow gold hidden-c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex DayDate Model 18038 18k Yellow Gold 36mm Blue Vignette Dial B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex DayDate Model 18038 18k Yellow Gold 36mm Blue Vignette Dial with Diamond Markers, Automatic Movement, Made in Switzerland c.1986 with Box and Papers fits up to a 7.8" w...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1973 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 1500 Vintage Mens Blue Dial Watch - SS
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
Its case presents as mint. Its original Rolex dial has been meticulously custom refinished in blue vignette - its printing could pass as Rolex factory done to the naked eye.
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1.6 in W 1.36 in
1972 Omega "C" Constellation Vintage Mens Automatic Chronometer Watch, Day Date
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. ...
White Gold, Stainless Steel
1969 Omega Constellation Vintage Mens Large Automatic Chronometer Watch
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
Today's auction showcases this retro styled classic Constellation chronometer with beautiful royal blue vignette dial. While most of the examples of this style came in all steel ca...
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch with Blue Vignette Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex 18K yellow gold Day-Date wristwatch, Ref. 18038, with Vignette blue dial that has applied diamond indexes, luminous dots, outer minute divisions, apertures for the days of the ...
Rolex Yellow Gold and Diamond Day-Date Wristwatch with Blue Vignette Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex 18k yellow gold Day-Date wristwatch, Ref. 18238, circa 1990s, with diamond-set bezel, blue Vignette dial that has applied diamond indexes, outer minute divisions, apertures for...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date Presidental Watch with Blue Vignette Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Presidential Watch 18K Yellow Gold Case and Bracelet Rare Factory Blue Vignette Degrade Diamond Dial Day and Date Functions 18K Yellow Gol...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Red Vignette Dial Perpetual Day-Date Presidential Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Presidential Watch Features a Very Rare Red Vignette Degrade Enamel Dial with Diamonds All Factory from Rolex Features a 36...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold
D 0.44 in Dm 1.42 in L 1.74 in
Rare Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date President with Brown Vignette Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Presidential Watch 18K Yellow Gold Rare Factory Brown Vignette Degrade Diamond Dial Day and Date Functions 18K Yellow Gold Rolex President...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex President Day-Date Yellow Gold Vignette Diamond Men's Watch 18238
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex President Day-Date Yellow Gold Vignette Diamond Mens Watch 18238.
Rolex President Day-Date White Gold Diamond Dial Mens Watch 128239 Unworn
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex President Day-Date White Gold Diamond Dial Mens Watch 128239 Unworn.
White Gold
Rolex President ref 18238 18K Dégradé Diamond Dial c. 1997 Mint Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Magnificent example Rolex Day Date President ref 18238 18K YG serial #S9 circa 1997 in mint condition with rare original blue “Dégradé (vignette) factory diamond dial, and complete...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Ladies Ss Datejust Red Vignette Diamond Dial Jubilee Band Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro , CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Red Vignette Diamond Dial (This dial is not original Rol...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual Red Vignette Diamond Dial Ruby Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro , CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Red Vignette Diamond Dial (This dial is not origina...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual Blue Vignette Diamond Dial Sapphire Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro , CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Blue Vignette Diamond Dial (This dial is not origi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual Green Vignette Diamond Dial Emerald Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro , CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Green Vignette Diamond Dial (This dial is not origi...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual Red Vignette Ruby Diamond Dial Ruby Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro , CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Red Vignette Ruby Diamond Dial (This dial is not or...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual Red Vignette Diamond Dial Ruby Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro , CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Red Vignette Diamond Dial (This dial is not origin...
Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel
Piaget Lapis Diamond 9701 24mm 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage Piaget ladies' watch is crafted in 18K yellow gold with an integrated bark-finish bracelet. The round case features a deep blue lapis lazuli dial set with diamond hour m...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Lady's 18K Yellow Gold Patek Philippe "Calatrava" Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Lady's 18K Yellow Gold Patek Philippe "Calatrava" Ref.#4819/1J Wacth White Dial with Black Roman Numerals, Hobnail Pattern Bezel, 18K Yellow Gold Patek Philippe Meshh Bracelet. Swiss...
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch with Original Dial and Bracelet 1960
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Cie. STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3426/3 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 32mm MOVE...
18k Gold
PIAGET Lapis Diamond Lapis Dial 18K Gold Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Piaget's ladies' watch in solid 18-karat white gold. Full-length with a large face Embellished with factory set diamond. Sapphire Crystal, Genuine lapis Dial, 25mm case( w...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Audemars Piguet 18Kt Solid Gold & Diamond Bezel Turler Ladies Watch circa 1970's
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Audemars Piguet STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 21mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manu...
18k Gold
Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. ROLEX Precision 2642 Mechanical Windup. Ladies Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k White Gold Case Rolex Precision Ladies Watch with attached Milanese Bracelet (Stainless Steel). Rolex Windup 1400 Caliber Movement Ref. 2642 . Circa 1970 Case Is 18k White Gol...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Cellini Watch 1970s with Original Champagne Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cellini / Reference 4082 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm "Lug Tip to Lug...
18k Gold
Vintage Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 35MM 44001 Date Sigma White 18K Gold Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Vacheron Constantin Gender: Men Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Diameter: 35.00 mm Weight: 43.03 grams Gent's 18K yellow gold VACHERON CONSTANTIN Swiss-made wristwatch with o...
Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
Rolex Daytona Rose Gold Bright Black Dial 2025 Unworn 126505
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An unworn Cosmograph Daytona in rose gold from Rolex, featuring a bright black and sundust dial with chronograph counters. With an engraved tachymetric scale, three counters and push...
Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Exquisite 3.27ct Blue Grey Diamond Pendant Adorned with Pink and White Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
Exquisite 3.27ct Blue Grey Diamond Pendant Adorned with Pink and White Diamonds in 18K White Gold This stunning 18K white gold pendant features a mesmerizing 3.27ct kite-shaped blue...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch 116523
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch 116523 Please note: PVD/DLC coating and Dial have been customized aftermarket. We use the highest quality coatin...
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, PVD-Coated
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Vivid Pink Marquise Diamond
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring one of the rarest shapes, combined with the rarest color satur...
Pink Diamond
Rolex Datejust Green Vignette Dial Diamond Bezel + Lugs + Emerald 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Green Vignette Dial Diamond Bezel + Lugs + Emerald Two Tone Watch 69173
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel
$17,200Sale Price|20% Off
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
Emilio Jewelry Grs Certified Burma No Heat Ruby
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring one of the rarest Natural Rubies in the world. This ruby has r...
Ruby, Platinum
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.
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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.