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Rolex Diver Vintage

Rolex Men's Datejust Ref 16253 Thunderbird 18k Gold Ss Automatic 1980s RJC207B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. 18k solid gold Rolex diver bezel on stainless steel case measures 36mm wide, in excellent condition
Category

1980s Swiss Retro Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Men's Datejust Ref 16253 Thunderbird 18k Gold SS 1980s Automatic RJC207
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Acrylic crystal. 18k solid gold Rolex diver bezel on stainless steel case measures 36mm wide, in excellent
Category

1980s Swiss Retro Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Submariner 1680 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 1680 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 132596 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Rolex
Category

20th Century Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Men's Datejust Ref 1625 Thunderbird 18k Gold SS Automatic 1970s RA317
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.1625 Turn-O
Category

1970s Swiss Retro Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Mens Rolex Datejust Ref 1625 Thunderbird 36mm 18k Gold SS Auto 1970s RA355G
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's 18k solid gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref
Category

1970s Swiss Retro Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Men's Datejust 16263 Turn O Graph 18k Gold SS Automatic 1990s RJC134S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16263 Turn-O
Category

1990s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Men's Datejust 1625 Turn-O-Graph 18k Gold SS Automatic 1970s RA317B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sporty luxury, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.1625 Turn-O
Category

1970s Swiss Retro Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Men's Rolex Oyster Turn O Graph Ref 6309 18k SS Automatic 1950s Vintage RJC171B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6309 Turn-O-Graph
Category

1950s Swiss Retro Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Men's Rolex Oyster Turn O Graph Ref 6309 18k SS 1950s Vintage Automatic RJC171
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare classic, Rolex 18k gold and stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Ref.6309 Turn-O-Graph
Category

1950s Swiss Retro Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Men's Datejust Ref 16263 Turn O Graph 18k SS Automatic 1990s Swiss RJC134
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare icon, Rolex 18k gold and stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16263 Turn-O-Graph
Category

1990s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

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Rolex 41mm Men's 16610 Submariner Serti sapphire steel oyster
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand - Rolex Model - 16610 Style - Submariner Metals - Stainless steel Case size - 40mm Bezel - steel rotating sport crystal - Sapphire Dial - Custo, serti diamond/sapphire Mov...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Steel

18 Kt. Rolex Cellini Wrist Watch Ref 3904 Mechanical Manual Cal.1600 Collectors
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. Rolex Cellini Wrist Watch Ref 3904 Mechanical Manual Winding Caliber 1600 Collectors Ref: 3904 Movement: Mechanical, Manual Movement, Cal. 1600 Functions: Hours, minutes C...
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

18k Gold

Gent's Vintage Rolex Cellini Bracelet Watch in Solid 18k Yellow Gold Ref. 3800
By Rolex
Located in Richmond, CA
A rare and elegant vintage Gent’s Rolex Cellini wristwatch in solid 18k yellow gold with an attached solid 18k yellow gold mesh bracelet. The dial is gold, set with 18k yellow gold b...
Category

1960s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rolex Model: Oysterdate Precision Reference Number : 6694 Features : Screw down Crown - Champagne Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Manual winding Case...
Category

1980s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115 - Manual winding. 18k yellow gold case (32mm diameter). Black dial. Rolex strap band with 18k yellow gold Rolex buckle. Pre-own...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Rolex Men's 40mm Submariner 16610 Mother-Of-Pearl Sapphire Oyster Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Model - 16610/ Submariner case size - 40mm Metals - Stainless Steel Dial - MOP Sapphire/diamond Crystal - Sapphire Bezel - Rotating sport steel Movement - Autom...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Vintage Datejust with Custom Orange Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1600 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44...
Category

1970s Swiss Modern Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Two-Tone Datejust Rare Smooth Bezel circa, 1971 Flawless Original Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1600 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1971 DIMENSIO...
Category

1970s Swiss Modern Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Precision Ladies white 18kt. gold and steel vintage manual cocktail watch
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
ROLEX Precision Ladies white 18kt. gold and stainless steel vintage manual winding cocktail watch. Made in Circa 1930 - 1940's X - Ray tested positive for 18kt white gold and stainle...
Category

1950s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Gold

Concord for Shreve & Co. Yellow Gold Manual Wind Watch 1980's Art Deco Style
By Concord Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Concord for Shreve & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Style / Reference 302230 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Jewels Manual Winding / Caliber 259 DIAL / HANDS: Silvered Roma...
Category

1980s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

14K Yellow Gold Vintage Omega Constellation Automatic Watch (32mm)
By Omega
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's 14k yellow gold vintage Omega Constellation automatic wristwatch. Weighs 61.7 grams gross weight. 32mm case size. 17 jewel automatic movement. Time tested for 8 hours and kept ...
Category

1950s Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Classic Oysterdate with Original Dial, circa Late 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Date / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Late 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x Dia...
Category

1960s Swiss Modern Rolex Diver Vintage

Rolex Prince Cellini Unisex Mens Womens 18K Yellow Gold Watch 5440/8
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Prince Cellini Unisex Mens Womens 18K Yellow Gold Watch 5440/8 Description: Elevate your style with the timeless elegance of the Rolex Prince Cellini Men's 18K Yellow Gold Wa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Yellow Gold

Men's Burlington 14K Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Burlington 14k white gold filled pocket watch. Open face, size 12, Model A. Double roller, 21 jewels. The serial number is 5208043, made in 1928. Time tested for 8 hours. Keeps good...
Category

1920s Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled

Elgin 14k Gold Pocket Watch/Pendant
By Elgin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Get your hands on this ultra-rare piece of Elgin history! Have you every seen something this sophisticated and beautiful? This is featured in a white and brilliant gold with a black ...
Category

1940s American Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

14k Gold

Elgin 14k Gold Pocket Watch/Pendant
Elgin 14k Gold Pocket Watch/Pendant
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Rolex Explorer 1016 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Explorer 1016 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 131970 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Rolex Model: Explorer Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanical: Automatic/Kin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Rolex Stainless Steel Sea-Dweller Comex 16600 diver's wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and fine stainless steel self winding diver's wristwatch made for the COMEX with box and paper.
Category

1990s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Comex Diver's Wristwatch Ref 16610
By Rolex
Located in Paris, FR
Fine and rare stainless steel self winding diver's wristwatch made for the COMEX. With original box
Category

1990s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Sea-Dweller Comex 16660 Diver's Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Paris, FR
Fine and very rare stainless steel self winding diver's wristwatch made for the COMEX with an
Category

1980s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Brandon Webb Rolex Submariner Diver's Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Date Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Diver's Wristwatch Beauty, Brains, Balls and a
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Diver's Automatic Wristwatch Ref 116610
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Submariner Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116610 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, pressure proof
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Sea-Dweller Diver's Wristwatch Ref 16600
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic movement, 31 jewels, Quickset date, sapphire crystal. Stainless steel case with rotating bezel and helium escape valve, 40mm diameter. Black dial with luminous markers. Sta...
Category

20th Century Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Sea Dweller Diver's Wristwatch Ref 16600
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal. Stainless steel case with rotating bezel and helium escape valve (40mm diameter). Black dial with luminous markers. Stainles...
Category

20th Century Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner 5513 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 5513 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 103752 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Rolex
Category

1980s Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 16610 circa 1994
By Rolex
Located in Lakewood, NJ
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch, Ref. 16610, circa 1994 Brand: Rolex Model
Category

1990s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Submariner 'no date' Ref 5513. Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, GB
An icon, our Rolex Submariner 'no date' 40mm reference 5513 features a gloss black dial, matching
Category

1980s Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

1983 Rolex 16613 Two-Tone Blue Dial Blue Bezel Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
size Folding Oyster lock with diver extension link Dial is not original to the watch but is Rolex
Category

1980s Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Vintage Submariner Date automatic Wristwatch Ref 1680
By Rolex
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
stainless-steel case, stainless steel rotatable time-lapse diver’s level, plastic crystal, screw down crown
Category

1970s Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Very Rare Unpolished 18-Karat Rolex Submariner All Original from 1969
By Rolex
Located in Munich, DE
date, crown at the end, flip lock and very rare “patent pending” diver’s extension. A very rare option
Category

1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rolex Diver Vintage

Rolex Sea Dweller Steel Date Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 16600
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Department: Men Model Number: 16600 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Diver Model: Rolex
Category

1990s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Black Dial Chronometer Submariner Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
-resistant, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold Chronometer diver's wristwatch with date and a stainless
Category

1990s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

Rolex Double Red Seadweller Ref 1665 with Original Box Papers and Documents
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This "Mark III" Double Red Seadweller was purchased directly from Rolex in Singapore in January of
Category

1970s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Holes 18 Karat Holes Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 16613
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
16613 Model Rolex Submariner 16613 Style Diver, Dress/Formal, Luxury Band Color Multicolor Dial Color
Category

1990s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Tudor Prince Oysterdate 1970's Model 38mm Stainless Steel Ref: 9121/0
By Tudor
Located in București, RO
Oysterdate diver watches from the 1970s feature a stainless steel Oyster case (famously associated with Rolex
Category

1970s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Classic Pre-Owned Tudor Submariner Date 75090 Men's Dive Watch - Stainless Steel
By Tudor
Located in Holtsville, NY
quintessential piece that harmonizes the robust functionality of a diver's watch with the timeless elegance Tudor
Category

1980s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic, circa 1979
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Blue Dial. c.1979 The Seamaster is famous for two things: overtaking the Rolex Submariner to become
Category

20th Century Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Maxi Dial Diver's Wristwatch Ref 5512
By Rolex
Located in Paris, FR
Fine and rare stainless steel self winding diver's wristwatch with black dial. 4 lignes.
Category

1970s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Sea-Dweller Stainless steel Double Red Mark IV Diver's Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Paris, FR
Fine and rare stainless steel self winding diver's wristwatch with double red
Category

1970s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Submariner Wristwatch Ref 16618
By Rolex
Located in Verona, IT
18k yellow gold blue bezel and blue dial Rolex Submariner wristwatch, Ref. 16618, purchased in 1990
Category

1990s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5513 circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in Paris, FR
Rolex stainless steel Submariner wristwatch, Ref. 5513, self-winding diver's wristwatch, circa 1968
Category

1960s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner 5513 1969 Meters First Vintage Stainless Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Brand Rolex Model 5513 Dial Black Case Material/Size Stainless Steel/40mm Bezel Black Diver's Aluminum
Category

1960s Rolex Diver Vintage

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master II "Cherry Coke" Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster bracelet 93150 with secure Oysterlock fastening, plus the Submariner style diver extension
Category

1990s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gents Rolex Submariner Stainless Steel Black Dial & Bezel Watch Ref 16610
By Rolex
Located in Columbia, MO
Since the Rolex Submariner was first introduced in 1953, watch enthusiasts worldwide have loved its
Category

1990s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Submariner Wristwatch Ref 16613 1991
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Submarnier watch in stainless steel and 18k yellow gold, Ref. 16613. This watch has an
Category

1990s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Comex Big Number Wristwatch Ref 5514 7
By Rolex
Located in Paris, FR
Fine and rare stainless steel self winding diver's wristwatch made for the COMEX.
Category

1970s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bulova Stainless Steel Diver’s Wristwatch
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova Stainless Steel Diver’s Wristwatch circa 1960s. 34mm diameter case with rotating elapsed
Category

1960s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bulova Stainless Steel Diver's Watch c.1960
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova SS diver's 34mm diameter case with rotating elapsed time bezel circa 1950s. Original matte
Category

1960s American Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bulova Stainless Steel Diver’s Wristwatch Ref 386-1
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova Diver’s model ref 386-1 circa 1964. Featuring a 34mm stainless steel diameter case with
Category

1960s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Panerai Stainless Steel Attack Diver Radiomir Wristwatch Ref 3646
By Panerai
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Panerai Radiomir Ref. 3646 Attack diver watch Case Stainless steel, screwed case, acrylic
Category

1940s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tudor Steel Prince Oysterdate Chrono-Time diver watch c. 1970s.
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tudor Prince Oysterdate Chrono-Time diver watch circa 1970's. 39mm stainless steel case with
Category

1970s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bulova Stainless Steel Diver’s “Snorkel” Self Winding Wristwatch, circa 1960s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova diver’s model stainless steel ref 386-1 circa 1960s. Featuring a 34mm diameter case with
Category

1960s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tudor Stainless Steel lssued to French Navy Mine Clearance Diver Wristwatch
By Tudor
Located in New York, NY
. 74” and “Original Oyster Case By Rolex Geneva”, case, dial, and movement signed. Condition
Category

1970s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tudor Stainless Steel Prince Diver’s Oysterdate Self-Winding Wristwatch, c 1974
By Tudor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
shaped Oyster case with screw down Rolex crown, screw down Rolex caseback, faded blue elapsed time bezel
Category

1970s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner COMEX Big Number Wristwatch Ref 5514
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare stainless steel self winding diver's wristwatch made for the COMEX. With Rolex service
Category

1970s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner James Bond Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 6538
Located in Paris, FR
Fine and rare stainless steel self winding diver's wristwatch.
Category

1950s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bulova Divers Automatic 666 Feet, circa 1960s
By Bulova
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bulova Stainless Steel Diver’s Wristwatch circa 1960s. 34mm diameter case with rotating elapsed
Category

1960s Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Black Dial Wristwatch Ref #16610
By Rolex
Located in Columbia, MO
! DETAILS: Gents Rolex Submariner Watch Ref #16610 Black dial & unidirectional rotating diver's bezel
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Black Dial and Bezel Submariner Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Columbia, MO
. The watch also features a black unidirectional rotating time lapse diver's bezel, black dial, 40mm
Category

1970s Rolex Diver Vintage

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Rolex Diver Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact rolex diver vintage you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and steel. Our collection of these items for sale includes 20 vintage editions and 10 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a rolex diver vintage may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding a rolex diver vintage for sale for men should be easy, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Rolex Diver Vintage?

Prices for a rolex diver vintage can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $4,250 and can go as high as $49,155, while this accessory, on average, fetches $12,900.

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Antique, new and vintage 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.

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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.

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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.

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