Rolex Daytona Black MOP Diamond Dial Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch 116523
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Daytona Black MOP Diamond Dial Black PVD/DLC Coated l Watch 116523
2010s European Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Black MOP Diamond Dial Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch 116523
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Daytona Black MOP Diamond Dial Black PVD/DLC Coated l Watch 116523
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Black/Red Arabic Racing Dial Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch 116523
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Daytona Black/Red Arabic Racing Dial Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch 116523
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Black Dial 116520
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stainless steel Cosmograph Daytona by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with an engraved tachymetric scale, three counters and pushers; the Daytona was designed to be the ultimate timi...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Black Dial 116520
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A predecessor to the 116500LN, this stainless steel Cosmograph Daytona by Rolex features a black dial. Also, featuring an engraved tachymetric scale, three counters and pushers, the ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Black Dial 116500LN
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stainless steel 116500LN Daytona from Rolex with a black dial. Complementing the black dial is a black ceramic bezel with a tachymetric scale, three counters, and pushers.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona 116509, Black Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex White Gold Cosmograph Daytona, Black Diamond Dial 40mm, 18K white gold case, tachymeter engraved bezel, screw-down push buttons, black dial, diamond hour markers, and special...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Daytona NOS Black Dial 116520
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The predecessor to the 116500LN, this stainless steel unworn NOS Cosmograph Daytona by Rolex features a black dial. Featuring an engraved tachymetric scale, three chronograph counter...
Stainless Steel
Rolex NOS Daytona Black Dial 116520
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The predecessor to the 116500LN, this stainless steel Cosmograph Daytona by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with applied hour markers, a tachymetric scale, three chronograph counters a...
Stainless Steel
Rolex NOS Daytona Black APH Dial 116520
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The predecessor to the 116500LN, this stainless steel Cosmograph Daytona by Rolex. Featuring a unique APH error black dial, a tachymetric scale, three chronograph counters and pusher...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona NOS APH Black Dial 116520
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The predecessor to the 116500LN, this unworn stainless steel Cosmograph Daytona NOS by Rolex. Featuring a unique APH error black dial, a tachymetric scale, three chronograph counters...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona White Gold Black Diamond Dial 116509
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An unworn Cosmograph Daytona in white gold from Rolex, featuring a black diamond set dial with snailed counters.
Diamond, White Gold
Rolex Daytona Rose Gold Black Dial Unworn 116505
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An unworn Cosmograph Daytona in rose gold from Rolex, featuring a black and pink dial with chronograph counters.
Rose Gold
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 116518
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A mens yellow gold Cosmograph Daytona by Rolex. Featuring a black and champagne-colour dial with red detailing known as a Paul Newman dial and a yellow-gold bezel set with a tachymet...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$62,700Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Daytona MINT Rose Black Dial Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Daytona REFERENCE: 116505 SIZE: 40mm CASE: 18k Rose Gold DIAL: Black BEZEL: 18k Rose Gold BAND: 18k Rose Gold MOVEMENT: Automatic Mint condition, like new Box & ...
Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Daytona Steel & Gold Black Dial Unworn 2026 126503
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An unworn Daytona from Rolex in Oystersteel and yellow gold.
Gold, Steel
Rolex Daytona 18K White Gold Black Diamond Dial Watch 116509
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
🕰️ General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Daytona Model Number: 116509 Year Manufactured: 2021 Vintage: No Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Depart...
Black Diamond, White Gold
Rolex Daytona 116520 Black 'APH' Dial Watch Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Daytona 116520 Mens Watch. 40mm stainless steel case with stainless steel tachymeter bezel.
Stainless Steel
2009 Rolex Daytona 116520 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 40mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Modern Classic To Be Worn This example captures the essence of the modern Daytona, a watch that balances its professional racing heritage with contemporary Rolex build quality.
Stainless Steel
2021 Rolex Daytona 116500LN Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 40mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Modern Benchmark For A Reason The reference 116500LN is the watch that brought the steel Daytona squarely into the modern era. By introducing the black Cerachrom bezel, Rolex no...
Steel, Stainless Steel
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.
Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Rolex Daytona Zenith Yellow Gold Black Diamond Dial NOS 16528
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona reference 16528 from the Zenith era, featuring a black diamond dial with an attractive, well-developed patina and bearing a T-series serial, with papers date...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Daytona 18k Gold With Black Face & Diamond Dot Dial
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Daytona 18k Gold Diamond Dot Dial 1999 Model - Solid 18k Yellow gold Daytona watch with chronograph black face and diamond dot dial.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1997 Rolex Daytona 16520 Steel Black Cream Subdials Auto 40mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Watch That Changed Everything The reference 16520 is a landmark piece of Rolex history. It represents the moment the Daytona graduated from a manually-wound chronograph to a ful...
Steel, Stainless Steel
MINT Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Rose Gold 116515LN 40mm Black Oysterflex Complete
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This is the stunning Everose gold Cosmograph Daytona on Oysterflex ref. 116515LN. With the introduction of the Oysterflex bracelet, Rolex completely changed the importance & versati...
$62,600Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Daytona MINT Rose Black Dial Box Papers and Service Card
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Daytona REFERENCE: 116505 SIZE: 40mm CASE: 18k Rose Gold DIAL: Black BEZEL: 18k Rose Gold BAND: 18k Rose Gold MOVEMENT: Automatic Very Good condition Box & Card ...
Rose Gold, Gold, 18k 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.
PVD-Coated, Stainless Steel
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 bezel have been customized aftermarket.
Yellow Gold, PVD-Coated, Stainless Steel
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.
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, PVD-Coated
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 with Yellow Gold Bezel 116523 Please note: PVD/DLC coating hasbeen customized aftermarket.
Yellow Gold, PVD-Coated, Stainless Steel
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Steel Black Index Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116520
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Daytona 116520 Model Number: 116520 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Department: Men Vintage: No Case & Dial Case Mat...
Steel
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116519 18K White Gold Black Dial Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This watch features an officially certified chronometer with a self-winding movement. It includes a rhodium-plated mechanism, 44 jewels, a straight-line lever escapement, and a monom...
18k Gold
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Steel Ceramic Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116500LN
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
. * Warranties provided by us are exclusively handled by our own certified watchmakers. Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Daytona 116500LN Model Number: 116500LN Movement: Mechanical (Autom...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Steel Black Index Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116520
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Comes with the original box and papers. Details: Brand Rolex Type Wristwatch Department Men Model Number 116520 Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Style Dress/Formal, Luxury,...
Steel
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 116523 40mm Black Dial 18k Yellow Gold Steel Box
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 116523 Serial: 6025**** Year: 2010 - 2016 Model: Rolex Daytona Cosmograph Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel ...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18K Gold Ceramic Steel Black Dial Men Watch 116519LN
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand and Model Brand: Rolex Model: Cosmograph Daytona Model Number: 116519LN Design and Style Style: Luxury Watch Shape: Round Dial Color: Black Indices: 12-Hour Dial, Diamond Marke...
18k Gold
Rolex Daytona 18K Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 116523
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Covered by 3-year Chronostore Warranty. Details: Brand Rolex Department Men Model Number 116523 Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Model Rolex Daytona 116523 Style Luxury Mo...
Yellow Gold, Steel
New 2024 Rolex Daytona Steel Ceramic Newest Style Black Dial Watch 126500LN
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
General Information Brand: Rolex Model Name: Cosmograph Daytona Model Number: 126500LN Type: Wristwatch Style: Luxury Department: Men Vintage: No Year Manufactured: 2023 Coun...
Steel
Rolex Daytona 18K White Gold Black Diamond Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116509
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Original box and papers. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 116509 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model: Rolex Daytona 1165...
White Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116505 Black Dial Pink Subdials 18K Rose Gold Complete
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Discover our collection of carefully evaluated and inspected pre-owned watches, each meticulously assessed and authenticated by our in-house certified horologists. Every piece underg...
Rose Gold
New Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 126500LN Steel Ceramic Black Dial Watch B&P 2024
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
General Information Brand: Rolex Model Name: Cosmograph Daytona Model Number: 126500LN Type: Wristwatch Style: Luxury Department: Men Vintage: No Year Manufactured: 2023 Coun...
Steel
Rolex Daytona 40mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Diamond Black Dial Mens Watch 116503
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Card 2023. Full links. Rolex 100% original diamonds. General Information: Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Name: Rolex Daytona 116503 Model Number: 116503 Countr...
Steel
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Baby LeMan 40 18K White Gold Black Dial Watch 126509
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with original box and papers. 5 year Rolex warranty.
White Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18 Karat Gold Black and Pink Dial Men's Watch 116505
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. This watch comes with an original box and papers. Movement Type Mechanical (Automatic) Movement Caliber Rolex Caliber 4130 Complications Chronograph,Small Seconds SubDial,Ta...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18k Rose Gold Black Dial Men Watch 126515LN Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with box and papers. 2025 card.
Rose Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116505 Black Dial Pink Subdials 18K Rose Gold Box/Card
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Discover our collection of carefully evaluated and inspected pre-owned watches, each meticulously assessed and authenticated by our in-house certified horologists. Every piece underg...
Rose Gold
Daytona ZENITH 16520 Patrizzi Black Dial Mens Watch Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Daytona 16520 Men's Watch.
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
Rolex Daytona Black Diamond Dial Men's Watch
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Daytona Black Diamond Dial Men's Watch excellent condition This watch is 100% all original Rolex Original Rolex Box & Booklets Shop With Confidence 5 Year Warranty
Black Diamond
Rolex Daytona Black Out Bamford PVD Stainless Steel Watch, Model 116520
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
This is a Bamford Watch Department custom black out Daytona. A gorgeous Rolex watch. The Rolex Daytona is the most iconic sports watch ever.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona, Black Diamonds Dial, 116503-0011, Unworn Watch, 2022, B+P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel 40mm watch.
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's Black Watch, 116503
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's Black Watch - 116503 Two tone yellow gold Excellent condition not polished no box or papers 2 year warranty on movement Free overnight shipping ...
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Oyster 116508 Black Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Oyster, 40 MM, YELLOW GOLD The Cosmograph Daytona, introduced in 1963, was designed to meet the demands of professional racing drivers.
2022 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Oyster 116508 Black Dial
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Oyster, 40 MM, YELLOW GOLD The Cosmograph Daytona, introduced in 1963, was designed to meet the demands of professional racing drivers.
Unavailable
W 0.79 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in L 7.49 in
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116520 Automatic Black Dial Complete Box/Papers
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116520 Automatic Black Dial 40MM Complete Box/Papers
Rolex Daytona Rose Gold Black Dial Complete Set Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Daytona Rose Gold Black Dial Complete Set Mens Watch Excellent condition all original parts circa 2010 comes with original box papers tag bank wire only shop with confidence
Rose Gold
ROLEX Vintage 1969 Daytona Cosmograph SS & Black w/ 3 Subdials
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
ROLEX VINTAGE 1969 DAYTONA COSMOGRAPH WRISTWATCH IN STAINLESS STEEL WITH BLACK DIAL & 3 SILVER SUBDIALS ITEM DESCRIPTION: With Swiss construction and Rolex distinction, this Dayton...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona 116520 Rehaut V 2009 Fat Buckle Cosmograph Black Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Daytona 116520 Rehaut V 2009 Fat Buckle Cosmograph Black Dial Watch 40MM
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 0.52 in W 1.54 in
Rolex Vintage 1969 Daytona Cosmograph Stainless Steel & Black with 3 Sub-Dials
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
ROLEX VINTAGE 1969 DAYTONA COSMOGRAPH WRISTWATCH IN STAINLESS STEEL WITH BLACK DIAL & 3 SILVER SUBDIALS ITEM DESCRIPTION: With Swiss construction and Rolex distinction, this Dayton...
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 0.48 in W 1.74 in
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 18k White Gold w/ Black Mother of Pearl Tahitian Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
ROLEX Daytona Cosmograph 18K White Gold Chronometer with Black Mother of Pearl Tahitian Dial The joy of wearing a piece of art on your wrist is within reach when you grab this Rolex...
White Gold
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph Watch with Patrizzi Dial & Zenith Movement
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
ROLEX DAYTONA COSMOGRAPH WATCH W/ DEEP PATRIZZI DIAL & ZENITH MOVEMENT ITEM DESCRIPTION: If you are looking for a classic yet unique watch to make a statement, look no further th...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona 2 Tone Black Dial Men’s Watch
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Daytona 2 Tone Black Dial Men’s Watch excellent condition This watch is 100% all original Rolex Original Rolex Box & Booklets Shop With Confidence 5 Year Warranty
Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Everose Gold Black Dial Diamond Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
"The Daytona Rainbow is The Most Wanted Rolex Watch - it is the Holy Grail of Rolex watches." This Custom Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Rainbow in 18K Everose gold, features 36 hand-sel...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Daytona Black Dial 116500LN
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An unworn 116500LN Daytona from Rolex in Oystersteel, featuring a black dial with a chromalight display.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Black Dial 126500LN
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The latest Oystersteel Daytona release from Rolex. Featuring a highly legible black dial and black ceramic bezel, with features including three chronograph counters and a tachymetric...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Black Dial 116520
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stainless steel Cosmograph Daytona by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with an engraved tachymetric scale, three counters and pushers; the Daytona was designed to be the ultimate timi...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Black Dial White Gold
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Daytona REFERENCE: 116509 SIZE: 40mm CASE: 18k White Gold DIAL: Black BEZEL: 18k White Gold BAND: 18k White Gold MOVEMENT: Automatic WRIST SIZE: Apx 7.5 Blemishe...
White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Daytona Black Dial Stainless Steel Watch Ref 116520
By Rolex
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, sub seconds, chronograph Case: round 40mm stainless steel case, inner reflector ring engraved with serial number, sapphire crys...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Black Dial Stainless Steel Watch Ref 116520
By Rolex
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, sub seconds, chronograph Case: round 40mm stainless steel case, inner reflector ring engraved with serial number, sapphire crys...
Stainless Steel
Rolex 116520 Daytona Black Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 116520 Model: Daytona Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 40mm Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire Bezel: Original Rolex fixed stainless steel bezel with ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ceramic Black Dial Cosmograph Daytona 116500LN
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ceramic Black dial Cosmograph Daytona 116500LN - Automatic winding.
Rolex Ceramic Black Dial Cosmograph Daytona 116500LN
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ceramic Black dial Cosmograph Daytona 116500LN - Automatic winding.
Rolex Ceramic Black Dial Cosmograph Daytona 116500LN
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ceramic Black dial Cosmograph Daytona 116500LN - Automatic winding.
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Black Dial Watch 116508
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
The Rolex Daytona Watch, reference number 116508, has an undeniable sense of opulence.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Black Dial Ceramic Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Guangzhou, CN
The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 116500LN is a modern legend and a must-have for any serious horological collection. This iconic timepiece features the perfect marriage of Rolex's h...
Rolex Daytona Oysterflex 116518LN
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An unworn yellow gold Cosmograph Daytona by Rolex, featuring a black and champagne-colour dial which can be referred to as a Paul Newman dial due to the red detailing.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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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.