2010 Rolex Daytona 116519 18K WG Auto Sodalite Blue Stone Dial 40mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
-dial Rolex. The watch is fitted to its original leather strap with the correct 18k white gold clasp
Other, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,245
H 1.62 in W 1.4 in
1918 Longines Tiffany & Co. Caliber 13.33 Mens World War I Military Chronograph
By Longines
Located in Suwanee, GA
brand new Hirsch leather strap designed for fixed lugs use and a vintage Longines buckle making it ready
Sterling Silver
Rolex Daytona Meteorite Dial 116519
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A white gold Cosmograph Daytona by Rolex. Featuring a meteorite dial with applied roman numerals
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Gold Diamond Sapphire Daytona Cosmograph Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
original blue leather strap with an original brushed and polished 18k white gold oysterlock deployant clasp
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Daytona 116518 Wristwatch. 18K YG Racing Blue Arabic Dial, Full Set. 2022.
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
"racing" / blue arabic dial, brown leather strap and 18k yellow gold folding clasp. This example is
Rolex Yellow Gold Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch Ref 116518
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
diameter. Blue dial with gold Arabic numerals; gold rimmed subsidiary dials. Rolex blue leather strap and
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 116518
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
jewels, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case and bezel with stickers. Blue racing dial. Rolex leather
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 116518
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
jewels, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case and bezel with stickers. Blue racing dial. Rolex leather
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 116518
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
leather strap with 18k yellow gold deployant clasp. Pre-owned with Rolex Box, book and service card. Full
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 116518
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 116518 - Automatic winding, chronograph, 44
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 116518
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 116518 - Automatic winding, chronograph, 44
Rolex Daytona White Gold Pave Diamond Dial & Sapphire Set 11659912SA
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
movement and a Rolex blue leather strap equipped with an original Oysterlock deployant clasp. In excellent
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Daytona Rare White Gold Pave Diamond Dial Sapphire Set B&P 116589SACI
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
'clock, a fixed 18k white gold bezel set with 24 baguette cut sapphires, an original navy blue leather
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rare Rolex Oyster Chronograph Monoblocco / Barilotto 3525
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
chronograph movement. Presented on a new black alligator leather strap with the original stainless steel
Stainless Steel
1946 Rolex Precision Full Size Vintage Mens Handwound Dress Watch - SS
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
brand new distressed style leather strap with aftermarket Rolex style buckle making it ready for
Stainless Steel
1947 Rolex Precision Vintage Mens "Jumbo" Watch - 14K Gold & Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
recording position. For the finishing touch, it comes equipped with a brand new leather strap and
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 40mm 18k Yellow Gold Blue Arabic Dial Mens Watch 116518
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 18k Yellow Gold Blue Arabic Dial Mens Watch 116518. the band
Rolex Daytona 16519
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Daytona in 18k white gold with Sodalite Diamond Dial on blue crocodile leather strap with
White Gold
Rolex White Gold Daytona Blue Beach Edition Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Blue Leather Strap with 18K White Gold Deployment Buckle Includes Letter of Authenticity and One
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Rolex 18K White Gold Daytona Blue Beach Edition Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Blue Leather Strap with 18K White Gold Deployment Buckle Includes Letter of Authenticity and One
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 116518
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 116518. Officially certified chronometer
Yellow Gold
Rolex Daytona Beach Blue Ref. 116519 in 18k White Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
case Dial: Gorgeous and rare blue Daytona Beach iteration. Bracelet: Fitted on a blue leather Rolex
White Gold
Rolex Daytona White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Mens Watch 116589
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Three chronograph sub-dials: 60 second, 30 minute and 1/10th of a second. Blue leather strap with 18K
White Gold
Rolex Daytona White Gold Sodalite Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116519 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
chronograph sub-dials: 60 second, 30 minute and 1/10th of a second. Blue leather strap with 18K white gold
White Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 1992 18K Gold - 16518
By Rolex
Located in Vannes, FR
The Rolex Daytona chronograph in 18K yellow gold, manufactured in 1992, is an exceptional timepiece that combines timeless elegance with technical excellence. This iconic model, refe...
18k Gold
Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Hour White Gold Baguette HPI0 Gem Set.
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Hour White Gold / Baguette, variant reference ID: HPI00890, is a masterpiece in Cartier's Rotonde collection. Featuring the innovative 'Mysterious H...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1959 Rolex Oyster Precision Steel Men's Watch Ref 6426
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1959 Rolex Oyster Precision Ref. 6426 is a classic example of Rolex’s understated mid-century design. Crafted in stainless steel with a 33mm Oyster case, the watch embod...
Stainless Steel
FRED Paris Circa 1990 Montre Force 10 Vintage Golden Metal Wrist Watch Lady
By Fred Paris
Located in PARIS, FR
Vintage Fred Force 10 watch in gold-plated metal, quartz movement, white dial with Roman numerals, original rice-grain mesh bracelet with invisible clasp. Diameter 2.5 cm (excluding ...
Gilt Metal
Hamilton Railroad Grade U.S. Ordinance Pocket Watch w Original Packaging
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
With original issued packaging and in operating condition, this interesting timepiece dates back circa 1960 Vietnam era. Issued by U.S. Army Ordinance Department 6645-679-821, this s...
Steel
Vintage Bucherer Chronograph Hand Wind Men's Watch Lemania 1280
By Bucherer
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Bucherer stainless steel chronograph hand-wind men's watch is a standout piece that blends mid-century Swiss craftsmanship with bold, functional design. Encased in durab...
Stainless Steel
Baume & Mercier Montre Mecanique Or Malachite 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Watch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in PARIS, FR
Baume & Mercier watch circa 1970 in 18k yellow gold (750/1000), oval case, signed malachite dial, mechanical movement (manual winding), signed green leather strap, signed gold-tone m...
Yellow Gold
Art Deco Bulova Diamond Ladies Watch in 14k White Gold
By Bulova Watch Company
Located in Bloomington, MN
Art Deco Bulova Diamond Ladies Watch in 14k White Gold This elegant 1920s Bulova ladies cocktail watch is crafted in 14k white gold and set with approximately 0.16 carat total weigh...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1932 Rolex Compteur Very Rare Vintage Antique Mens Stopwatch, 49mm Nickel Chrome
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Other
HERMES Rallye two-tone stainless steel gold plated saddle handle oval watch
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES Rallye two-tone stainless steel gold plated saddle handle oval quartz watch Reference: CAWG/A00311 Brand: Hermes Model: Rallye Material: Metal Color: Gold, Silver Pattern: Sol...
1970's Van Cleef and Arpels VCA by Piaget Rare Vintage Mens 18K Gold Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
18k Gold
Christian Dior Vintage, Two-Tone Bracelet Watch, c. 1990s
By Christian Dior
Located in Portland, England
An elegant vintage Christian Dior ladies wristwatch, dating to the 1990s. The watch features a rectangular gold-tone case with a minimalist light dial, signed Christian Dior Paris, f...
Cartier Diabolo Ladies Round Watch - 18K Gold & Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
18k Gold
$8,119
H 1.64 in W 1.34 in
1967 Tudor (Rolex) Prince Oysterdate Vintage Mens Ref. 7966 Watch -Solid 18Kgold
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
18k Gold
$79,600Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Alhambra 20 Motif Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 20 Motif Vintage Alhambra Turquoise Necklace is a true work of art. Crafted by the renowned French jewelry house, the necklace features the...
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville 9KT Gold Watch (c. 1960s)
By Omega
Located in Braintree, GB
A vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville wristwatch in a 9KT gold case, featuring a clean silver-tone dial with baton hour markers and central seconds. The caseback is finished with the Se...
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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The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
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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.
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These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.