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Rolex Explorer 1016

Rolex Explorer Mark III Dial 1016
Rolex Explorer Mark III Dial 1016

Rolex Explorer Mark III Dial 1016

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Rolex Explorer crafted in stainless steel. Featuring a distinctive mark III matte dial with

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Rolex Explorer 1016 Tropical Gilt Dial Automatic Mens Watch
Rolex Explorer 1016 Tropical Gilt Dial Automatic Mens Watch

Rolex Explorer 1016 Tropical Gilt Dial Automatic Mens Watch

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W 0.79 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in L 7.49 in

Rolex Explorer 1016 Tropical Gilt Dial Automatic Mens Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Explorer 1016 Tropical Gilt Dial Automatic Mens Watch 36MM

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Explorer 1016 Vintage Matte Mark1 Dial Automatic Mens Watch
Rolex Explorer 1016 Vintage Matte Mark1 Dial Automatic Mens Watch

Rolex Explorer 1016 Vintage Matte Mark1 Dial Automatic Mens Watch

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W 0.79 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in L 8 in

Rolex Explorer 1016 Vintage Matte Mark1 Dial Automatic Mens Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Explorer 1016 Vintage Matte Mark1 Dial Automatic Mens Watch 36MM

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Explorer 1016 Tropical Gilt Chapter Ring Dial Automatic Mens Watch
Rolex Explorer 1016 Tropical Gilt Chapter Ring Dial Automatic Mens Watch

Rolex Explorer 1016 Tropical Gilt Chapter Ring Dial Automatic Mens Watch

Unavailable

W 0.79 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in L 7.49 in

Rolex Explorer 1016 Tropical Gilt Chapter Ring Dial Automatic Mens Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Explorer 1016 Tropical Gilt Chapter Ring Dial Automatic Mens Watch 36MM

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016

By Rolex

Located in Westlake Village, CA

For sale is this Rolex Explorer Ref. 1016

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer 1016 Vintage Mens Watch
Rolex Explorer 1016 Vintage Mens Watch

Rolex Explorer 1016 Vintage Mens Watch

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck, NY

Rolex Explorer 1016 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Stationary bezel

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016

1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016

By Rolex

Located in Dubai, AE

Glossy Gilt Explorer Introduced in 1960 and in production until 1989, the Rolex Explorer 1016 is

Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ROLEX Explorer  Ref. 1016,  1972
ROLEX Explorer  Ref. 1016,  1972

ROLEX Explorer Ref. 1016, 1972

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Rolex Explorer 1, Ref. 1016, serial number = 1972, Oyster Bracelet, original, near mint dial.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer Tropical Dial 1016
Rolex Explorer Tropical Dial 1016

Rolex Explorer Tropical Dial 1016

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 36mm, vintage Rolex Explorer in stainless steel. Featuring a distinctive rare tropical dial with

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Explorer Men's Steel Watch 1016
Vintage Rolex Explorer Men's Steel Watch 1016

Vintage Rolex Explorer Men's Steel Watch 1016

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage Rolex Explorer Men's Steel Watch 1016 - Automatic winding. Stainless steel case (35 mm

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Explorer Men's Steel Watch 1016
Vintage Rolex Explorer Men's Steel Watch 1016

Vintage Rolex Explorer Men's Steel Watch 1016

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage Rolex Explorer Men's Steel Watch 1016 - Automatic winding. Stainless steel case (35 mm

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

“There’s something special about the simplicity of an Explorer”- Josh Bonifas. This is a later

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Vintage Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1016
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Vintage Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1016

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Vintage Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1016

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage Rolex Explorer Men's Steel Watch Mod. 1016 - Automatic winding. Stainless steel case

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Explorer I Men's Steel Watch Ref. 1016
Vintage Rolex Explorer I Men's Steel Watch Ref. 1016

Vintage Rolex Explorer I Men's Steel Watch Ref. 1016

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage Rolex Explorer I Men's Steel Watch Ref. 1016 - Automatic winding. Stainless steel case ( 36

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1967
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1967

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1967

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, Ref. 1016, circa 1967, with beautiful case condition

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1975
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1975

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1975

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Collectible vintage Rolex stainless steel Explorer I wristwatch, Ref. 1016, with hack feature and

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Gilt Dial Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016
Rolex Stainless Steel Gilt Dial Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016

Rolex Stainless Steel Gilt Dial Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A beautiful all-around example of a 1016 Explorer with an early gilt dial. This combination was

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer Vintage Gents Stainless Steel Tropical Dial 1016
Rolex Explorer Vintage Gents Stainless Steel Tropical Dial 1016

Rolex Explorer Vintage Gents Stainless Steel Tropical Dial 1016

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Explorer Vintage Gents Wristwatch, tropical dial with hour

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel "Hacking" Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1970s
Rolex Stainless Steel "Hacking" Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1970s

Rolex Stainless Steel "Hacking" Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

This stainless steel Rolex Explorer features a mint condition case, hacking mechanism and soft

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Tiffany & Co. Stainless Steel Explorer Chronometer Wristwatch Ref 1016
Rolex Tiffany & Co. Stainless Steel Explorer Chronometer Wristwatch Ref 1016

Rolex Tiffany & Co. Stainless Steel Explorer Chronometer Wristwatch Ref 1016

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

vintage Explorer offers a truly understated look, however this piece, despite its reserved appearance

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pre-Owned C/1967 Rolex Gilt Dial Explorer Ref. #1016
Pre-Owned C/1967 Rolex Gilt Dial Explorer Ref. #1016

Pre-Owned C/1967 Rolex Gilt Dial Explorer Ref. #1016

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

The history of this watch offers a unique opportunity for the Explorer collector. It was acquired

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

ROLEX Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch circa 1963
ROLEX Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch circa 1963

ROLEX Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch circa 1963

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Rolex Explorer 1, Ref. 1016, with hack feature, cal. 1570 movement. Original dial and hands in

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer Ref 1016
Rolex Explorer Ref 1016

Rolex Explorer Ref 1016

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a beautiful example of a Rolex Explorer I reference 1016. The dial is 100% original and has

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer I Wristwatch Ref 1016
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer I Wristwatch Ref 1016

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer I Wristwatch Ref 1016

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This a mint example of a Rolex Explorer I reference 1016 from the 1970s. The case is very sharp and

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1987
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1987

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1987

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a great example of the Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, Ref. 1016, from the 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1968
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1968

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1968

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch, Ref. 1016,. Complete with box, papers, booklets, and

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch with Gilt Dial Ref 1016
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch with Gilt Dial Ref 1016

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch with Gilt Dial Ref 1016

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a great example of a stainless steel Rolex Explorer wristwatch from the 1960s. The watch

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a mint and unused example of an original Rolex Explorer I reference 1016 retailed by

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer 1016, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Explorer 1016, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Explorer 1016, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Explorer Reference #: 1016. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 0 MM

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex SS 1016 Explorer 1 ref# 1016 c. 1975
Rolex SS 1016 Explorer 1 ref# 1016 c. 1975

Rolex SS 1016 Explorer 1 ref# 1016 c. 1975

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex SS 1016 Explorer 1 ref # 1016 4.0 million serial# circa 1975. 36mm diameter case, matte black

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ROLEX Explorer Ref. 1016 Vintage 1964
ROLEX Explorer Ref. 1016 Vintage 1964

ROLEX Explorer Ref. 1016 Vintage 1964

By Rolex

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rolex Explorer Ref. 1016, Vintage 1964 watch. Matte black dial, stainless steel case/bracelet, 36.0

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Explorer I Stainless Steel 1016
Rolex Explorer I Stainless Steel 1016

Rolex Explorer I Stainless Steel 1016

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Ref: W6410 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer I Model Ref: 1016 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ROLEX Stainless Steel Explorer 1, Ref 1016
ROLEX Stainless Steel Explorer 1, Ref 1016

ROLEX Stainless Steel Explorer 1, Ref 1016

By Rolex

Located in Verona, IT

Stainless steel Rolex Explorer 1, ref. 1016, circa 1980. Original matte black dial with luminous

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ROLEX Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016
ROLEX Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016

ROLEX Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex SS Explorer 1 ref 1016, 2.95 million serial # circa 1971. 36mm diameter case with smooth

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016

By Rolex

Located in Boston, MA

Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, automatic movement, 36mm. Ref. 1016 with stainless steel

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer I Stainless Steel 1016 Vintage
Rolex Explorer I Stainless Steel 1016 Vintage

Rolex Explorer I Stainless Steel 1016 Vintage

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Ref: W6178 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer I Model Ref: 1016 Age: 1960's Gender: Mens

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer I Stainless Steel 1016 Vintage
Rolex Explorer I Stainless Steel 1016 Vintage

Rolex Explorer I Stainless Steel 1016 Vintage

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Ref: W6178 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer I Model Ref: 1016 Age: 1960's Gender: Mens

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Explorer 1 ref # 1016  circa 1972
Rolex Steel Explorer 1 ref # 1016  circa 1972

Rolex Steel Explorer 1 ref # 1016 circa 1972

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex SS Explorer 1 ref # 1016 36mm diameter case circa 1972 with original matte black dial with

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

ROLEX Steel Explorer 1 ref. 1016 circa 1966
ROLEX Steel Explorer 1 ref. 1016 circa 1966

ROLEX Steel Explorer 1 ref. 1016 circa 1966

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex SS Explorer 1 "Tiffany & Co." Dial ref. 1016 circa 1966. 1.37M serial 36mm diameter case with

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ROLEX Stainless Steel Explorer Ref 1016 circa 1968
ROLEX Stainless Steel Explorer Ref 1016 circa 1968

ROLEX Stainless Steel Explorer Ref 1016 circa 1968

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Explorer Ref 1016, serial 1.75million, circa 1968. Beautiful condition

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex SS Explorer 1 ref 1016 c. 1966
Rolex SS Explorer 1 ref 1016 c. 1966

Rolex SS Explorer 1 ref 1016 c. 1966

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex SS Explorer 1 ref 1016 36mm diameter oyster case with smooth bezel serial #1.4 million circa

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016  1966
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016  1966

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 1966

By Rolex

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, Ref. 1016, 1966. This has a rare gilt dial, which

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Explorer I ref. 1016 circa 1970s
Rolex Steel Explorer I ref. 1016 circa 1970s

Rolex Steel Explorer I ref. 1016 circa 1970s

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex SS Explorer 1 ref 1016 very late production model 9.0 million serial # circa 1985. 36mm

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 Wristwatch Ref 1016
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 Wristwatch Ref 1016

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 Wristwatch Ref 1016

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 Wristwatch ref 1016 serial #1.2 million circa 1965. 36mm diameter

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 Wristwatch Ref 1016
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 Wristwatch Ref 1016

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 Wristwatch Ref 1016

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 Wristwatch, ref 1016 serial # 2.1 million circa 1969. Great

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1975 Rolex Explorer I Stainless Steel 1016 Wristwatch
1975 Rolex Explorer I Stainless Steel 1016 Wristwatch

1975 Rolex Explorer I Stainless Steel 1016 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

was the first COSC certified chronometer to be fitted as standard in a Rolex Explorer. The ref 1016

Category

Vintage 1970s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer I 1016 Men's Stainless Steel Watch
Rolex Explorer I 1016 Men's Stainless Steel Watch

Rolex Explorer I 1016 Men's Stainless Steel Watch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Xupes Reference: W007963 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer Model Variant: I Model Number: 1016

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer I 1016 Men's Stainless Steel Watch
Rolex Explorer I 1016 Men's Stainless Steel Watch

Rolex Explorer I 1016 Men's Stainless Steel Watch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Xupes Reference: W007721 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer Model Variant: I Model Number: 1016

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Explorer I ref. 1016 circa 1970s
Rolex Steel Explorer I ref. 1016 circa 1970s

Rolex Steel Explorer I ref. 1016 circa 1970s

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

coming soon.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Tropical Dial Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016
Rolex Stainless Steel Tropical Dial Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016

Rolex Stainless Steel Tropical Dial Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

1570, which had a hacking function. Fans of James Bond will recall the Rolex 1016 Explorer is the watch

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial ref. 1016  c. 1959
Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial ref. 1016  c. 1959

Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial ref. 1016 c. 1959

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Explorer 1 ref. 1016 c. with original gilt dial turned deep mahogany brown with patinaed

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Explorer Reference 1016 Stainless Steel Watch, 1964
Vintage Rolex Explorer Reference 1016 Stainless Steel Watch, 1964

Vintage Rolex Explorer Reference 1016 Stainless Steel Watch, 1964

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1964 Vintage Rolex Explorer Highly Collectible and Desirable Early (2nd Year) Ref. 1016 Stainless

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1975
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1975

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1975

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, Ref. 1016, serial number 4.0 million, circa 1975. 36mm

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Located in Long Beach, CA

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Rolex Explorer 1016 For Sale on 1stDibs

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How Much is a Rolex Explorer 1016?

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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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