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Rolex Cellini 4233 18K Rose Gold Manual Wind White Dial 32mm
Rolex Cellini 4233 18K Rose Gold Manual Wind White Dial 32mm

Rolex Cellini 4233 18K Rose Gold Manual Wind White Dial 32mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

who wants a refined Rolex dress watch that stays under the radar. Clean, balanced, and resolved in a

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Rolex 2 Tone Ladies Dress Watch
Rolex 2 Tone Ladies Dress Watch

Rolex 2 Tone Ladies Dress Watch

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 4575 METAL

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Lady Precision 1950s Cocktail Dress Watch Manual Wind RA757
Rolex Lady Precision 1950s Cocktail Dress Watch Manual Wind RA757

Rolex Lady Precision 1950s Cocktail Dress Watch Manual Wind RA757

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rare, charming elegance, Rolex Lady Precision cocktail watch, c.1957, in excellent working

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1966 Rolex Ladies Dress Watch, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold
1966 Rolex Ladies Dress Watch, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold

1966 Rolex Ladies Dress Watch, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1966 ROLEX Ladies Dress Watch, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold Charming Vintage Style - Fully Rolex - 1

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Cellini White Gold Keyless Lever Dress Pocket Watch C1970
Rolex Cellini White Gold Keyless Lever Dress Pocket Watch C1970

Rolex Cellini White Gold Keyless Lever Dress Pocket Watch C1970

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Rolex Cellini. A White Gold Keyless Lever Dress Open Face Pocket Watch C1970 Dial: The cream

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Rare Prince Yellow Gold Dress Pocket Watch 8753 C1920
Rolex Rare Prince Yellow Gold Dress Pocket Watch 8753 C1920

Rolex Rare Prince Yellow Gold Dress Pocket Watch 8753 C1920

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Rolex Prince. A very rare 38mm 18ct yellow gold dress pocket watch with a specially made chain by

Category

20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960's Rolex Ladies Dress Watch, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold
1960's Rolex Ladies Dress Watch, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold

1960's Rolex Ladies Dress Watch, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1960's ROLEX Ladies Dress Watch, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold Charming Vintage Style - Fully Rolex

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Dress Watch circa 1950 with Original Dial
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Dress Watch circa 1950 with Original Dial

Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Dress Watch circa 1950 with Original Dial

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1946 Rolex Precision Vintage Mens Claw Lugs Square Dress Watch - 14K Gold & SS
1946 Rolex Precision Vintage Mens Claw Lugs Square Dress Watch - 14K Gold & SS

1946 Rolex Precision Vintage Mens Claw Lugs Square Dress Watch - 14K Gold & SS

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1946 ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Mens Claw Lugs Square Dress Watch - 14K Gold & Stainless Steel Rare

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Two Tone Rose Gold and Stainless Steel Dress Watch, circa 1930's
Rolex Two Tone Rose Gold and Stainless Steel Dress Watch, circa 1930's

Rolex Two Tone Rose Gold and Stainless Steel Dress Watch, circa 1930's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Style / Reference 3893 METAL

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Precision 14k Solid Gold Mens Manual Wind Dress Watch 1950s Vintage RA709
Rolex Precision 14k Solid Gold Mens Manual Wind Dress Watch 1950s Vintage RA709

Rolex Precision 14k Solid Gold Mens Manual Wind Dress Watch 1950s Vintage RA709

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage treasure, rare 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Precision manual wind dress watch, c.1958, in

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

1947 Rolex Precision Vintage Mens Claw Lugs Square Dress Watch, 14K Rose Gold SS
1947 Rolex Precision Vintage Mens Claw Lugs Square Dress Watch, 14K Rose Gold SS

1947 Rolex Precision Vintage Mens Claw Lugs Square Dress Watch, 14K Rose Gold SS

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1947 ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Mens Claw Lugs Square Dress Watch - 14K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel Rare

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Speckled Gold Dial 33MM 18K Gold Precision Leather Watch
Rolex Speckled Gold Dial 33MM 18K Gold Precision Leather Watch

Rolex Speckled Gold Dial 33MM 18K Gold Precision Leather Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

leather strap and buckle. Product Specifications: Item Type: Vintage Dress Watch Brand: Rolex Precision

Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1973 ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Mens Stainless Steel & Diamond Watch - Mint
1973 ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Mens Stainless Steel & Diamond Watch - Mint

1973 ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Mens Stainless Steel & Diamond Watch - Mint

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1973 ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Mens Ref. 3411 Dress Watch - Stainless Steel & Diamonds Very Fine

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Precision 22m 18K Gold Champagne Dial Manual Wind Watch
Vintage Rolex Precision 22m 18K Gold Champagne Dial Manual Wind Watch

Vintage Rolex Precision 22m 18K Gold Champagne Dial Manual Wind Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

much as timekeeping instruments. These watches were produced during Rolex's golden era of dress watch

Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Date 15200 Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Silver Dial Strap
Rolex Oyster Date 15200 Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Silver Dial Strap

Rolex Oyster Date 15200 Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Silver Dial Strap

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

. Product Specifications: Item Type: Dress Watch Brand: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Reference Number: 15200

Category

1990s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Cellini 18K Gold 4129 Manual Champagne 25mm Dial Leather Watch
Rolex Cellini 18K Gold 4129 Manual Champagne 25mm Dial Leather Watch

Rolex Cellini 18K Gold 4129 Manual Champagne 25mm Dial Leather Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

. Product Specifications: Item Type: Dress Watch Brand: Rolex Cellini Reference Number: 4129 Serial Number

Category

20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Rolex Cellini Danaos 18K Rose Gold Black Dial Ladies Quartz Watch
Vintage Rolex Cellini Danaos 18K Rose Gold Black Dial Ladies Quartz Watch

Vintage Rolex Cellini Danaos 18K Rose Gold Black Dial Ladies Quartz Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

(rose gold) Features: Sapphire crystal, original Rolex buckle Style: Vintage, ladies dress watch Period

Category

20th Century Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Rolex Precision 2-Tone Manual Wind Flex Stretch Bracelet Ladies Watch
Vintage Rolex Precision 2-Tone Manual Wind Flex Stretch Bracelet Ladies Watch

Vintage Rolex Precision 2-Tone Manual Wind Flex Stretch Bracelet Ladies Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

inches. Flexible. Product Specifications: Item Type: Vintage Ladies Dress Watch Brand: Rolex Model

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Rolex Precision 12325 Gold Manual Wind Sub Dial On Leather Watch
Vintage Rolex Precision 12325 Gold Manual Wind Sub Dial On Leather Watch

Vintage Rolex Precision 12325 Gold Manual Wind Sub Dial On Leather Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Dress Watch Brand: Rolex Precision Reference: 12325 Year: 1942 or 1957 Case Size: 30mm Metal: Yellow

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Vintage Rolex Datejust Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Two Tone Gold Steel Watch
Vintage Rolex Datejust Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Two Tone Gold Steel Watch

Vintage Rolex Datejust Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Two Tone Gold Steel Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

case, circa 1970–1980. Product Specifications: Item Type: Vintage Luxury Sports-Dress Watch Brand

Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Datejust 16233 Champagne Dial Fluted Bezel On Jubilee Watch Full Set
Rolex Datejust 16233 Champagne Dial Fluted Bezel On Jubilee Watch Full Set

Rolex Datejust 16233 Champagne Dial Fluted Bezel On Jubilee Watch Full Set

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

precious metal luxury with steel durability. Datejust watches remain among Rolex's most recognized dress

Category

Antique 1620s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Cellini White Round Cushion Dial 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Watch
Rolex Cellini White Round Cushion Dial 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Watch

Rolex Cellini White Round Cushion Dial 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Watch

By Rolex

Located in Tysons, VA

after the Italian goldsmith and sculptor Benvenuto Cellini - Rolex’s dedicated line of dress watches

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex For Tiffany & Co. Oyster Perpetual 6718 24mm Steel Watch
Rolex For Tiffany & Co. Oyster Perpetual 6718 24mm Steel Watch

Rolex For Tiffany & Co. Oyster Perpetual 6718 24mm Steel Watch

By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Specifications: Item Type: Ladies Luxury Dress Watch Brand: Rolex for Tiffany and Co Reference: 6718 Metal

Category

Vintage 1960s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Unworn Rolex 1908 Reference# 52509, Complete set, 2025
Unworn Rolex 1908 Reference# 52509, Complete set, 2025

Unworn Rolex 1908 Reference# 52509, Complete set, 2025

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

’s renewed focus on refined dress watches with vintage inspiration and cutting-edge technology. The standout

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Cellini 5112 18K Yellow Gold White Anniversary Dial Manual 32mm
Rolex Cellini 5112 18K Yellow Gold White Anniversary Dial Manual 32mm

Rolex Cellini 5112 18K Yellow Gold White Anniversary Dial Manual 32mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

The Other Side Of The Crown The Cellini line has always been Rolex’s answer to the pure dress

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unworn Rolex Datejust 41 Green Oyster Reference# 126300, Complete set, 2025
Unworn Rolex Datejust 41 Green Oyster Reference# 126300, Complete set, 2025

Unworn Rolex Datejust 41 Green Oyster Reference# 126300, Complete set, 2025

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Datejust 41 Ref. 126300-0019 is a bold, contemporary expression of Rolex’s most iconic dress watch. Crafted

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex OP Date 15210 Steel Blue Dial Engine Turned Bezel Watch
Rolex OP Date 15210 Steel Blue Dial Engine Turned Bezel Watch

Rolex OP Date 15210 Steel Blue Dial Engine Turned Bezel Watch

Located in Miami, FL

maintaining dress watch refinement. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date watches remain excellent entry points into

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Rolex Yellow Gold Extra-Flat Veriflat Dress Wristwatch Ref 6512
Rolex Yellow Gold Extra-Flat Veriflat Dress Wristwatch Ref 6512

Rolex Yellow Gold Extra-Flat Veriflat Dress Wristwatch Ref 6512

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

A very rare thin 18k gold Rolex dress watch Reference: 6512 Circa: 1950s Movement

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Women's Cellini Dress Watch w/ Original Band and Box 1601
Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Women's Cellini Dress Watch w/ Original Band and Box 1601

Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Women's Cellini Dress Watch w/ Original Band and Box 1601

By Rolex

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Women's Cellini Dress Watch w/ Original Band and Box 1601 Movement #1601

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Dress Wristwatch
Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Dress Wristwatch

Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Dress Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

recognition for 25 years of Service. Rolex has a long history of providing such "recognition watches" to

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex Day-Date 18206 Platinum Original Diamonds Silver Dial Auto Watch, 1993
Rolex Day-Date 18206 Platinum Original Diamonds Silver Dial Auto Watch, 1993

Rolex Day-Date 18206 Platinum Original Diamonds Silver Dial Auto Watch, 1993

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Dress Rolex Day-Date 18206 watch is made out of Platinum on a President

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 69178, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Datejust 69178, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Datejust 69178, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

seconds and date. With papers. Ref 69178. Circa 1982 Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Dress

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Certified Authentic Rolex Datejust 6960, Black Dial
Certified Authentic Rolex Datejust 6960, Black Dial

Certified Authentic Rolex Datejust 6960, Black Dial

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

seconds and date. With papers. Ref 69178. Circa 1982 Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Dress

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Certified Authentic Rolex Day-Date 44280, Black Dial
Certified Authentic Rolex Day-Date 44280, Black Dial

Certified Authentic Rolex Day-Date 44280, Black Dial

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Dress Rolex Day-Date 18206 watch is made out of Platinum on a President

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Day-Date 18206, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Day-Date 18206, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Day-Date 18206, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Dress Rolex Day-Date 18206 watch is made out of Platinum on a President

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Day-Date 18206, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Day-Date 18206, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Day-Date 18206, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Dress Rolex Day-Date 18206 watch is made out of Platinum on a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Yellow Gold Lapis Dial Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 18038
Rolex Yellow Gold Lapis Dial Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 18038

Rolex Yellow Gold Lapis Dial Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 18038

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Stone dial Rolex dress watches are a favorite among collectors and those who have had the privilege

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Rolex Midsize Cellini 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jubilee Dial Quartz Watch 6622
Rolex Midsize Cellini 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jubilee Dial Quartz Watch 6622

Rolex Midsize Cellini 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jubilee Dial Quartz Watch 6622

By Rolex

Located in Newport Beach, CA

We are pleased to offer this 1990 Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Cellini 6622. This classic Rolex dress

Category

1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Fantastic Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Wristwatch circa 1940s
Rolex Fantastic Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Wristwatch circa 1940s

Rolex Fantastic Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Wristwatch circa 1940s

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Of the great and important vintage Rolex dress watches we have had the pleasures of selling, this

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President Wristwatch Ref 18038
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President Wristwatch Ref 18038

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President Wristwatch Ref 18038

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

The most iconic Rolex dress watch, in the most classic combination with a champagne index dial

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Smooth Bezel Linen Dial Wristwatch Ref 1600
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Smooth Bezel Linen Dial Wristwatch Ref 1600

Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Smooth Bezel Linen Dial Wristwatch Ref 1600

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

If it¹s all about subtle details for you, this would be your ideal vintage Rolex dress watch. A

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Square “Ciccolatone” Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex Yellow Gold Square “Ciccolatone” Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex Yellow Gold Square “Ciccolatone” Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

An important Rolex dress watch from the 1940s in 18k yellow gold. The case measures 31mm wide

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Cellini Ref. 4112 New Old Stock Condition in Box
Rolex 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Cellini Ref. 4112 New Old Stock Condition in Box

Rolex 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Cellini Ref. 4112 New Old Stock Condition in Box

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic Rolex dress watch is in New Old Stock Condition with the Rolex original

Category

1990s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage 1945 Rolex Precision Ref. 4360- White Dial
Vintage 1945 Rolex Precision Ref. 4360- White Dial

Vintage 1945 Rolex Precision Ref. 4360- White Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

the subtle elegance of early Rolex dress watches. Specifications: Brand: Rolex Model: Precision

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Very Flat "Officially Certified" 18K Yellow Gold Ref. # 6512 "Rare"
Rolex Oyster Very Flat "Officially Certified" 18K Yellow Gold Ref. # 6512 "Rare"

Rolex Oyster Very Flat "Officially Certified" 18K Yellow Gold Ref. # 6512 "Rare"

By Rolex

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

– excluding water damage More about this Rolex: A Very Rare thin 18k gold Rolex dress watch Reference

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960's Rolex Vintage Mens Ultra Thin Pre-Cellini Handwound Dress Watch
1960's Rolex Vintage Mens Ultra Thin Pre-Cellini Handwound Dress Watch

1960's Rolex Vintage Mens Ultra Thin Pre-Cellini Handwound Dress Watch

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

with a 5.0 star rating. 1960's ROLEX Vintage Mens Ultra Thin Pre-Cellini Handwound Dress Watch - 14K

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

1950 Rolex Steel Dress Watch
1950 Rolex Steel Dress Watch

1950 Rolex Steel Dress Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

1950 Steel Case, curved lugs, Rolex, Manual wind dress Watch, all original Near Mint Condition

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ROLEX Cellini Gold Dress watch
ROLEX Cellini Gold Dress watch

ROLEX Cellini Gold Dress watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Rolex Cellini 18k White Gold, White Dial Raised markers, Manual Wind Movement, 32 M.M. Case, Gold

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1947 Rolex Precision Vintage Mens "Jumbo" Watch - 14K Gold & Stainless Steel
1947 Rolex Precision Vintage Mens "Jumbo" Watch - 14K Gold & Stainless Steel

1947 Rolex Precision Vintage Mens "Jumbo" Watch - 14K Gold & Stainless Steel

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

their high output of utilitarian Oyster sports watches, Rolex also made much more elegant dress watches

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Vintage Rose Gold Ladies Dress Watch
Rolex Vintage Rose Gold Ladies Dress Watch

Rolex Vintage Rose Gold Ladies Dress Watch

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Vintage Rose Gold Ladies Dress Watch - Manual winding . Rose gold case ( 17 x 35 mm

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Retro Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Automatic Dress Watch
Retro Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Automatic Dress Watch

Retro Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Automatic Dress Watch

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

This rare and collectable automatic lady’s Rolex ref. #4487 is made of 18 karat rose gold and

Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Oversized 1950's Stainless Steel Dress Watch by Rolex

Oversized 1950's Stainless Steel Dress Watch by Rolex

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Stainless Steel Oversized 1950's Dress Watch by Rolex

Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Vintage Stainless Steel Dress Watch "Bull's-Eye" Dial
Rolex Vintage Stainless Steel Dress Watch "Bull's-Eye" Dial

Rolex Vintage Stainless Steel Dress Watch "Bull's-Eye" Dial

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Rolex Stainless Steel Dress Watch with "Bull's-Eye" Silver Arabic Dial. Manual wind, ref #4061

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Cellini White Gold Mens Dress Watch Ref 50519
Rolex Cellini White Gold Mens Dress Watch Ref 50519

Rolex Cellini White Gold Mens Dress Watch Ref 50519

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Cellini White Gold Mens Dress Watch Ref 50519 - Automatic. 18K White Gold ( 39 mm). Blue dial

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

1960's Rolex Ladies 14K White Gold & Diamond Dress Watch
1960's Rolex Ladies 14K White Gold & Diamond Dress Watch

1960's Rolex Ladies 14K White Gold & Diamond Dress Watch

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

other online sites. 1960's ROLEX Ladies Dress Watch with Original Box, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

ROLEX 1940's Unique Stylized Lugs Yellow Gold Dress Watch

ROLEX 1940's Unique Stylized Lugs Yellow Gold Dress Watch

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

condition, the watch looks and runs great. Measuring 34mm, this is the perfect dress watch for daily wear

Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex White Gold Cellini Series Dress Manual Wind Watch, 1970s
Rolex White Gold Cellini Series Dress Manual Wind Watch, 1970s

Rolex White Gold Cellini Series Dress Manual Wind Watch, 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape / Ref. 3805 METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

1940's ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Mens Rare Ref. 3923 18K Rose Gold & SS
1940's ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Mens Rare Ref. 3923 18K Rose Gold & SS

1940's ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Mens Rare Ref. 3923 18K Rose Gold & SS

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

, it is larger than many similar Rolex dress watches from the era. Its large dial and small bezel make

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

1946 Rolex Precision Full Size Vintage Mens Handwound Dress Watch - SS
1946 Rolex Precision Full Size Vintage Mens Handwound Dress Watch - SS

1946 Rolex Precision Full Size Vintage Mens Handwound Dress Watch - SS

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1946 ROLEX PRECISION Full Size Vintage Mens Handwound Dress Watch - Stainless Steel Pleasing & Elegant

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1938 Rolex Vintage Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch - 14K Rose Gold
1938 Rolex Vintage Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch - 14K Rose Gold

1938 Rolex Vintage Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch - 14K Rose Gold

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

other online sites. 1938 Vintage Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch - 14K Rose Gold NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

1958 Rolex Pre-Cellini Vintage Larger Ladies Dress Watch - 9K Gold
1958 Rolex Pre-Cellini Vintage Larger Ladies Dress Watch - 9K Gold

1958 Rolex Pre-Cellini Vintage Larger Ladies Dress Watch - 9K Gold

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1958 ROLEX Pre-Cellini Vintage Larger Ladies Dress Watch - 9K Gold Charming Mid-Century Design

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold

Rolex Cellini Danaos 4233 18k Yellow Gold Men's 33mm Dress Watch
Rolex Cellini Danaos 4233 18k Yellow Gold Men's 33mm Dress Watch

Rolex Cellini Danaos 4233 18k Yellow Gold Men's 33mm Dress Watch

By Rolex

Located in Providence, RI

The dedicated “tuxedo” watch of the Rolex family, embody timeless elegance and sophistication with

Category

1990s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Rolex Cellini Coral Coloured Dial Yellow Gold Dress Pocket Watch C1970
Rare Rolex Cellini Coral Coloured Dial Yellow Gold Dress Pocket Watch C1970

Rare Rolex Cellini Coral Coloured Dial Yellow Gold Dress Pocket Watch C1970

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Rolex Cellini. A Rare Coral Coloured Dial,18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Dress Open Face Pocket

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Prince Imperial Observatory Quality Bi-Colour Gold Dress Pocket Watch 1930
Rolex Prince Imperial Observatory Quality Bi-Colour Gold Dress Pocket Watch 1930

Rolex Prince Imperial Observatory Quality Bi-Colour Gold Dress Pocket Watch 1930

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Rolex Prince Imperial 9ct Bi-Colour Gold Keyless Lever Dress Pocket Watch with Glasgow import

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1960's Rolex Ladies Dress Watch, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold & Diamonds
1960's Rolex Ladies Dress Watch, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold & Diamonds

1960's Rolex Ladies Dress Watch, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold & Diamonds

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

with a 5.0 star rating. 1960's ROLEX Ladies Dress Watch, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold & Diamonds

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cellini Dress Watch New Old Stock, circa 1974
Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cellini Dress Watch New Old Stock, circa 1974

Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cellini Dress Watch New Old Stock, circa 1974

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

. It is fitted with the Rolex caliber 1600, an ultra thin dress model and very high grade. The watch is

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ROLEX "Super Thin" Vintage Dress Wristwatch

ROLEX "Super Thin" Vintage Dress Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

ROLEX Vintage Dress Wristwatch -Original vintage black dial with original 18K yellow gold

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Datejust 41 Blue Dial Men's Watch 126330
Rolex Datejust 41 Blue Dial Men's Watch 126330

Rolex Datejust 41 Blue Dial Men's Watch 126330

By Rolex

Located in Southampton, PA

Considered as the world's most iconic timepiece, The Rolex Datejust is a luxury dress watch admired

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

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Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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1940's Oversized Men's Dress Wristwatch by Rolex

1940's Oversized Men's Dress Wristwatch by Rolex

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

1940's Oversized Men's Dress Wristwatch by Rolex -"Owl Claw" Stylized lugs -37mm case

Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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ROLEX 1940's Rose Gold Dress Watch

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

ROLEX 1940's Rose Gold Dress Watch

Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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Rolex Gold Oval Cellini Dress Gents Manual Wind Wristwatch 4056

Rolex Gold Oval Cellini Dress Gents Manual Wind Wristwatch 4056

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

bezel with engraved hour markers, a black leather strap (not by Rolex) with an original 18k yellow gold

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Dress Model, circa 1960's
Rolex 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Dress Model, circa 1960's

Rolex 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Dress Model, circa 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Model METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt/ Yellow Gold CIRCA

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

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Rolex Dress Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate rolex dress watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a rolex dress watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding a rolex dress watch for sale for men should be easy, but there are 11 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Rolex Dress Watch?

Prices for a rolex dress watch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $375 and can go as high as $74,404, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,273.

Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

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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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

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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