Rolex Datejust Custom Diamond Bezel, Pave Roman Numerals Dial 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Custom Diamond Bezel, Pave Roman Numerals Dial 16014 This watch is in like new condition.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust 6917 Pave Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6917 Serial: 3137*** Year: 1972 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Custom Stainless Steel Band Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel Dial: Custom ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust SS Unisex Watch with Pave Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Stainless Steel Unisex Watch with Pave Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel 16014.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Rainbow Index Pave Diamond Dial Fully Iced
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel Rainbow Index Pave Diamond Dial Fully Iced Out Watch Jubilee Band 116234 This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Presidential Roman Dial Pave Custom Diamond 18KT Yellow Gold Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Presidential 36mm Pave Roman Diamond Dial Custom Diamond 18KT Yellow Gold Watch 18038
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Mens Datejust II 41mm 116300 Stainless Steel Pave Diamond Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Mens Datejust II 41mm 116300 Stainless Steel Pave Diamond Dial Watch 116300 There are few watches more reliable, versatile, and durable than the Iced Out Rolex Datejust II 41M...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 41mm Mens Diamond Watch with Custom Arabic Script Pave Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41mm Mens Diamond Watch with Custom Arabic Script Pave Dial 116300 This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejus TwoTone Rainbow Index Pave Diamond Dial Fully Iced Out Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Rainbow Index Pave Diamond Dial Fully Iced Out Watch Jubilee Band 116233 This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Black Roman Pave Diamond Dial Fully Iced Out
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel Black Roman Pave Diamond Dial Fully Iced Out Watch 116234 This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Pave Dial President Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1988 Rolex Lady Datejust 26mm in solid 18K yellow gold featuring a fully diamond and ruby paved dial with round brilliant diamond bezel totaling approximately 3.00 carats, ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Rolex Daytona Custom Mother of Pearl Diamond Pave Dial Steel Watch 116520
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Rolex Daytona in steel ref. 116520 has Mother of Pearl Pave Diamond Dial.
Diamond, Pearl, Steel
Rolex Mens Datejust II 41mm 116300 Stainless Steel White Index Pave Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Mens Datejust II 41mm Stainless Steel White Index Pave Diamond Dial Fully Iced Out Watch 116300 There are few watches more reliable, versatile, and durable than the Iced Out ...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex DJ 41 Custom Full Diamond Two Tone Watch Pave Rainbow Arabic Script Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex DJ 41 Custom Full Diamond Two Tone Watch Oyster Band Pave Rainbow Arabic Script Dial 116333.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex 69149 18k White & Yellow Gold Pavé Centre Links Diamond Bezel Ferrite Dial
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
It features a rare ferrite dial, bracelet with factory pavé-diamond center links, and a fully diamond-set bezel.
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust II Pave Dial Steel Watch 116300 with 5.57 Diamonds Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Stainless steel case 41mm in diameter featuring custom pave diamond dial, bezel and lugs, totaling 5.57ct weight.
Rolex Yellow Gold President Day-Date Oyster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18238
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Full Pave Diamond Dial. 18k Yellow Gold case with custom 3.5 ct. baguette Diamond bezel (35mm). 18k Yellow Gold hidden clasp President bracelet with 15 custom Diamonds added to...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 116300 Datejust II Diamond Pave Roman Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 116300 Model: Datejust II Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 41mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: Round brilliant diamond pave bezel (aftermarket) Dial:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex 116334 Datejust II Diamond Pave Arabic Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 116334 Model: Datejust II Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 41mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: Round brilliant diamond pave bezel (aftermarket) Dial:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Rare Zenith Daytona Pave Diamond Dial Sapphire Set
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare 18k White Gold Oyster Perpetual Zenith Movement Cosmograph Daytona Men's Wristwatch,pavédiamond dial set with 8 applied round brilliant cut sapphire hour markers, 30 minute re...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Daytona White Gold Pave Diamond Dial & Sapphire Set 11659912SA
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Features a pave diamond dial with roman applied numerals, 3 sub dials featuring a 30 minute and 12 hour recorder as well as a small seconds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Daytona Platinum Diamond Pave Dial Men’s Watch 116576TBR
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Comes with the original box and papers. Very rare piece, Impossible to find one in the market with this condition. * Free Shipping within the USA * Five-year warranty co...
Platinum
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Gold Pave Diamond & Emerald Set Dial Zenith Movement
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Zenith Movement Cosmograph Daytona Gents Wristwatch, pave diamond dial with 8 applied round brilliant cut emerald hour markers and white gold sub-...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Rolex Unworn White Gold Pave Diamond Dial Ruby Bezel Daytona 116589SALV
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This piece is a discontinued model and rare to come by especially with the pavé diamond dial, ruby set bezel and in unworn condition.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Ruby Dial Day Date automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch 18388, rare pavé set diamond and ruby dial, day at 12 0'clock, date at 3 0'clock, a fixed 18k yellow gold bezel set with approximately 44 round...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Unworn Zebra Datejust White Gold Pave Diamond Dial Black Sapphire Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 36 mm Unworn 18k White Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Gents NOS Wristwatch, black zebra striped pave diamond dial with 10 applied round brilliant diamond hour markers, date at 3 0'...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Datejust Zebra 18 Karat Gold Striped Pave Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel B&P
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 36 mm 18k Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Zebra Gents Wristwatch, black zebra striped pave diamond dial set with 10 applied round brilliant cut diamond hour markers, date at 3 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Gents 18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Dial B&P 116509
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 40 mm 18k White Gold Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Gents Wristwatch, pave diamond dial with blue enamel arabic numbers, 30 minute recorder at 3 0'clock, small seconds at 6 0'...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Unworn Yacht-Master 40 Rainbow Rose Gold Pave Diamond Dial B&P 116695SATS
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An Unworn 18k Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 40 "Rainbow" Gents Wristwatch, pave diamond dial with applied hour markers, date at 3 0'clock, an 18k rose gold bi-directional r...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Daytona Rare White Gold Pave Diamond Dial Sapphire Set B&P 116589SACI
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
NB: This timepiece is very rare to come by, with a pavé diamond dial as well as the sapphire bezel, making it a phenomenal addition to one's collection.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Yacht-Master 126655 Pave Diamond Dial 18K Rose Gold Mens Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Yacht-Master 126655 Mens Watch. 40mm 18K rose gold case. Bidirectional 18K rose gold bezel with black ceramic insert. Pave dial with rose gold Mercedes ha...
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch Rolex Lapis Diamond Dial 18388
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Ultra rare Rolex Lapis Lazuli carousel pave diamond dial. 18k yellow gold hidden-clasp President bracelet.
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold and Diamond Masterpiece/Pearlmaster Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex factory pave diamond dial. 18k yellow gold full diamond Pearlmaster (74978) bracelet (will fit apx. 6-1/4-inch wrist and can be made smaller).
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Rainbow 116695SATS
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare rose gold Yacht-Master 40 nicknamed the 'Rainbow' by Rolex. Featuring a striking pave diamond dial with applied hour markers and a date aperture.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...
Rare “Crown Logo” Crystal Vintage Rolex Day-Date Ref. #18038
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
In addition to the beautiful vintage condition of the watch, it boasts an original Rolex factory pave diamond dial with black sapphire markers, but the rare crystal is the so-called ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 karat 2-Tone Rolex Datejust 31 mm Watch 4ctw Diamond Pave Dial and Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
UAs a fully reconditioned 1980s Rolex watch, this 18 karat 2-Tone Datejust 31 mm timepiece boasts a stunning 4ctw diamond pave dial and bezel.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Platinum Daytona Ltd Edition Pave Diamond Dial Wristwatch Ref 116576TBR
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Produced in limited-edition by Rolex, this rare platinum Daytona features a baguette diamond bezel and pavé diamond dial with blue subdials, hands and markers.
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex Datejust II Fully Iced Out Pink Sapphire Pave Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Case Shape: Round Case Size: 41mm Case Material: Oyster Steel Dial: Pave Diamonds Pink Sapphire Hour Markers Crystal: Scratch Resistant Sapphire Bezel: Diamond Water Resistant:...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Pave Diamond Sapphire Dial Wristwatch Ref 18388
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This rare Rolex Day-Date features an original pavé diamond and sapphire dial, diamond bezel and diamond and yellow gold bracelet.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Eye of The Tiger Pave Diamond Dial Watch 116588TBR
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The 116588TBR comes with a 40mm 18K gold case that has a screw-down solid case back, a scratch resistant sapphire and features a 18K gold bezel Brand: Rolex Reference Number: 116588...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Rose Gold Haribo Bezel Pave Dial Watch 116695SATS
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The gem set Yacht-Master 116695SATS is further upgraded with a diamond pave dial. The 116695SATS has a rose gold 40mm case with a solid case back, a scratch-resistant sapphire crysta...
Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust 31 Rose Gold Mother of Pearl Butterfly Pave Dial Watch 278285RBR
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The bezel is rose gold set with 46 diamonds. The dial is a pave diamond dial with butterfly design made in mother of pearl with no hour markers, rose gold hands and a date window at ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 118388
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An 18k Yellow Gold Day-Date Rolex with Full Pave Diamond Dial, Diamond Bezel, Diamond Lugs, and Diamond Bracelet.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Cellini Prince 18k White Gold Silver Diamond Dial Mens Watch 5441
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Original Rolex factory pave diamond dial with silver subdials.
White Gold, Silver
Rolex Day Date President Yellow Gold Myriad Diamond Dial Bezel Watch 118348
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Scratch resistant sapphire crystal with cyclops magnifier. Original Rolex factory pave diamond dial with yellow gold Roman numeral hour markers.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date President Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Dial Diamond Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mother of pearl and original Rolex factory pave diamond dial with yellow gold Roman numeral hour markers.
Yellow Gold
Rolex President Datejust Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Ladies Watch 69238 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Scratch resistant sapphire crystal with cyclops magnifier. Original Rolex factory pave diamond dial with ruby hour markers.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Pave 7.2ct Iced Diamond White MOP Dial Oyster Watch 178240
Located in New York, NY
ElegantSwiss Watch Co is delighted to offer you this Rolex Datejust Midsize 31mm Pave 7.2ct Iced Diamond White MOP Dial Oyster Watch, Ref 178240.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1550 34mm Champagne Dial 14k Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1550 Model: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Case Material: 14k Gold Plated Stainless Steel Band: Custom Leather Strap Bezel: 14k Gold Plated Stainless Ste...
14k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15407OR.OO.1220OR.01 Double Balance Wheel Iced Out
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel in 18K Rose Gold 15407OR Openworked Dial is an iconic masterpiece known for its sporty octagonal case shape, substantial link bracelet,...
Rose Gold
AGL Certified 37.53 Carat No Oil Emerald & Diamond Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Provident Jewelry is honored to present one of the rarest treasures ever unearthed: an extraordinary emerald of incomparable provenance and beauty. At the heart of this magnifice...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$7,112Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s RA549B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dazzling iconic classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust diamond dial automatic, c.1986, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic b...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond/Ruby Bezel Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage “Canary” GIA 7.02ctw Natural Fancy YELLOW Radiant Cut Diamond 18KW Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage GIA “Canary” 7.02ctw Natural Fancy YELLOW Radiant Cut Diamond Dome Engagement Wedding Anniversary 18K Ring Ready for something extraordinary?! This unique vintage high dome ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Presidential Day Date MOP Dial with 18k Gold Diamond Bezel and Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex DayDate With Mother Of Pearl dial and 18k gold Rolex Presidential bracelet. The watch bears 20 carats in natural diamonds, featuring an iced-out diamond bezel, roman numeral ho...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Roadster Ladies Silver Dial Stainless Steel Watch Diamond Bezel W62016V3
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster Small Ladies Silver Dial Stainless Steel Watch with Diamond Bezel This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Rose Gold Dial Diamond Bezel Iced Out Jubilee Watch 116233
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust 36mm Rose Gold Roman Dial Iced Out Diamond Bezel Watch Jubilee Band Watch 116233, This Rolex Datejust has Iced Out Diamonds Two-Tone Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Watc...
Diamond, Rose Gold
AGL Certified 10.43 Carat Burma No Heat Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Delicately crafted in platinum, this magnificent ring showcases a richly saturated 10.43 carat blue sapphire of Burmese origin, certified by AGL. Remarkably, the sapphire has undergo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Style Diamond Sapphire Target Platinum Engagement Cocktail Dress Ring
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco Style diamond and sapphire target stylized engagement or cocktail/dress ring in platinum, 2000s. This ring features a round brilliant-cut diamond millegrain-set to the cente...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$2,800,000Sale Price|20% Off
A Masterpiece of Rarity and Radiance 15 carat Flawless Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A Masterpiece of Rarity and Radiance Presenting a 15 carat Flawless Emerald Cut Diamond Ring, a true collector’s treasure. This extraordinary centerpiece, certified by GIA, boasts D...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Cartier 13.00 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Panthere Ring with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an AGL certified Oval cut Ceylon non-heat treated Sapphire weighing approximately 13.00 carats, Round Brilliant and Baguette cut Diamonds, and Cabocho...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Rolex Datejust 279383RBR Diamond Bezel Lavander Dial 18K Gold Steel Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 279383RBR Serial: 31R69*** Year: 2017 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Factory Diamond Bezel...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Women's Rolex Datejust Jubilee Red Vignette Dial Diamond Accent Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Red Vignette Color Dial Diamond Accent RT Bezel + Lugs + Rubies Watch 69173
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Ladies Rolex Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone White Mop Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Vintage Diamond Bezel Two Tone White MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial Diamond Accent 69173 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless 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.