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Rolex Explorer 1970

Vintage Rolex 1655 Explorer Steve McQueen STRAIGHT HAND 1972 UNPOLISHED
Vintage Rolex 1655 Explorer Steve McQueen STRAIGHT HAND 1972 UNPOLISHED

Vintage Rolex 1655 Explorer Steve McQueen STRAIGHT HAND 1972 UNPOLISHED

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 1655 Serial: 3039*** Year: 1972 Model: Rolex Explorer "Steve McQueen" Straight Hand

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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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

'Steve Mcqueen' Orange-hand Explorer II By Rolex

'Steve Mcqueen' Orange-hand Explorer II By Rolex

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Stainless Steel Orange-Hand Explorer II by Rolex

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ROLEX Ref 1655 Explorer II "Straight Hand" 1st Series
ROLEX Ref 1655 Explorer II "Straight Hand" 1st Series

ROLEX Ref 1655 Explorer II "Straight Hand" 1st Series

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Stainless Steel Orange Hand "Steve McQueen" Explorer II by Rolex. A must have for all collectors

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ROLEX "Steve McQueen" Ref 1655 Stainless Steel Explorer II
ROLEX "Steve McQueen" Ref 1655 Stainless Steel Explorer II

ROLEX "Steve McQueen" Ref 1655 Stainless Steel Explorer II

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Stainless Steel Orange Hand "Steve McQueen" Explorer II by Rolex. A must have for all collectors

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch ref 1655
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch ref 1655

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch ref 1655

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Nice overall condition with an early original “T Swiss T” MK II dial, service bezel and newer flip lock bracelet. 40mm

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Orange Hand "Steve McQueen"    Explorer II by Rolex

Orange Hand "Steve McQueen" Explorer II by Rolex

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Stainless Steel Orange Hand "Steve McQueen" Explorer II by Rolex - Box & papers, A must have for

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 1655
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 1655

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 1655

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Serviced at Rolex and accompanied by the service records. Retaining the original bezel and thick

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ROLEX Ref# 1655 "Steve McQueen" Stainless Steel Explorer II

ROLEX Ref# 1655 "Steve McQueen" Stainless Steel Explorer II

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A fantastic example of the coveted Orange Hand 1970's Ref# 1655 Explorer II. This wristwatch has an

Category

Vintage 1970s 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 "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 Stainless Steel Explorer II "Steve McQueen" Wristwatch Ref 1655
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II "Steve McQueen" Wristwatch Ref 1655

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II "Steve McQueen" Wristwatch Ref 1655

By Rolex

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

, iconic example of a 1970's Rolex. Also referred to as "Freccione" for the large, orange arrow.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Orange Hand Explorer II Watch Ref 1655
Rolex Stainless Steel Orange Hand Explorer II Watch Ref 1655

Rolex Stainless Steel Orange Hand Explorer II Watch Ref 1655

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Unpolished condition Rolex Explorer II, aka "The Steve McQueen", complete with box and papers in

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 Mint Rolex Explorer II Ref. #1655 with Patina
Pre-Owned Mint Rolex Explorer II Ref. #1655 with Patina

Pre-Owned Mint Rolex Explorer II Ref. #1655 with Patina

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

This watch is noted for its exceptional “pumpkin” colored patina, mint overall condition and unpolished case. It is an example that would suit the preference of the discerning collec...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Explorer II Steve McQueen Steel Matte Black Dial Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex Explorer II Steve McQueen Steel Matte Black Dial Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex Explorer II Steve McQueen Steel Matte Black Dial Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Stainless Steel Steve McQueen Explorer II Vintage Gents Wristwatch, matte black dial with hour

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Straight Hand Explorer II Sold by Joyeria Riviera circa 1975
Rolex Straight Hand Explorer II Sold by Joyeria Riviera circa 1975

Rolex Straight Hand Explorer II Sold by Joyeria Riviera circa 1975

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Absolutely one of the best orange hand ref. 1655 Explorer II we have ever seen, this watch has

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

'Steve McQueen' Orange Hand Explorer II by Rolex
'Steve McQueen' Orange Hand Explorer II by Rolex

'Steve McQueen' Orange Hand Explorer II by Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

'Steve McQueen' Orange Hand Explorer II by Rolex - Stainless Steel, ref #1655, amazing condition

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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 II Freccione Wristwatch Ref 1655
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Freccione Wristwatch Ref 1655

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Freccione Wristwatch Ref 1655

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a Rolex Explorer II reference 1655 with an orange GMT hand known as the Steve McQueen or

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Steve McQueen Wristwatch Ref 1655
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Steve McQueen Wristwatch Ref 1655

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Steve McQueen Wristwatch Ref 1655

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a great example of a stainless steel Rolex Explorer II, Ref. 1655, circa 1974. It has the

Category

Vintage 1970s 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 Steel Explorer II ref 1655 2.9m circa 1970
Rolex Steel Explorer II ref 1655 2.9m circa 1970

Rolex Steel Explorer II ref 1655 2.9m circa 1970

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex SS Explorer II ref 1655 early model serial # 2.9 million circa 1970 with straight sweep

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch circa 1978
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch circa 1978

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch circa 1978

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, Ref. 1016, serial number 5.7 million, circa 1978

Category

Vintage 1970s 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 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 1655 Men's Stainless Steel Watch
Rolex Explorer 1655 Men's Stainless Steel Watch

Rolex Explorer 1655 Men's Stainless Steel Watch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Xupes Reference: W007886 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer Model Variant: 0 Model Number: 1655

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 Chronometer Wristwatch Ref 1016

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 ref 1016 serial# 2.5 million circa 1970. 36mm diameter case with

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer 5500, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Explorer 5500, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Explorer 5500, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Explorer Reference #: 5500. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 34 MM

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex SS Explorer II ref #1655 c.1975
Rolex SS Explorer II ref #1655 c.1975

Rolex SS Explorer II ref #1655 c.1975

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex SS Explorer II ref #1655 39mm fixed 24 hour bezel serial #3.9 million circa 1975 with

Category

Vintage 1970s 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 Steel Explorer II Ref# 1655 Circa 1982
ROLEX Steel Explorer II Ref# 1655 Circa 1982

ROLEX Steel Explorer II Ref# 1655 Circa 1982

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex SS Explorer II ref # 1655 serial #7.4 million circa 1982. Very appealing matte black dial

Category

Vintage 1970s 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

Rolex Explorer is rarely omitted. Since its incarnation in the 1950s it has been synonymous with

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: 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 McQueen Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 1655
Rolex Stainless Steel McQueen Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 1655

Rolex Stainless Steel McQueen Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 1655

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The Rolex Explorer is one of the more iconic, well known Rolex models of the past 40 years. This

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1979
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1979

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1979

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, Ref. 1016, 6.1 million serial number, circa 1979. 36mm

Category

Vintage 1970s 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 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

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 Stainless Steel black dial Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016
Rolex Stainless Steel black dial Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016

Rolex Stainless Steel black dial Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016

By Rolex

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

This Estate Rolex 1016 Explorer from circa 1972 has just been fully serviced. What is special

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pre-Owned Rolex Explorer II Stainless Steel 1655 Watch
Pre-Owned Rolex Explorer II Stainless Steel 1655 Watch

Pre-Owned Rolex Explorer II Stainless Steel 1655 Watch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Rolex is the undisputed king of watchmaking with a crown logo to match. Rolex set the standard in

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1972
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1972

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1972

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, Ref. 1016, serial number 3.4 million, circa 1972. 36mm

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer I Double Stamped T25 Stainless Steel 5500
Rolex Explorer I Double Stamped T25 Stainless Steel 5500

Rolex Explorer I Double Stamped T25 Stainless Steel 5500

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Ref: COM2309 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer I Model Ref: 5500 Age: Gender: Mens Complete

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ROLEX Steel Explorer II Straight Hand Ref 1655 circa 1972
ROLEX Steel Explorer II Straight Hand Ref 1655 circa 1972

ROLEX Steel Explorer II Straight Hand Ref 1655 circa 1972

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Explorer II, Ref. 1655, serial 3.25 million, circa 1972. Early first

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch, ref 1655 circa 1973
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch, ref 1655 circa 1973

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch, ref 1655 circa 1973

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II, ref 1655, serial # 3.9 million, circa 1974. Exceptional

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 1655 circa 1979
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 1655 circa 1979

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 1655 circa 1979

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Explorer II wristwatch, Ref. 1655, serial number 6.3 million, circa 1979

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 1655 circa 1973
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 1655 circa 1973

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 1655 circa 1973

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Explorer II wristwatch, Ref. 1655, serial number 3.7 million, circa 1973

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Steve McQueen Explorer II Wristwatch circa 1978
Rolex Stainless Steel Steve McQueen Explorer II Wristwatch circa 1978

Rolex Stainless Steel Steve McQueen Explorer II Wristwatch circa 1978

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Explorer II wristwatch, Ref. 1655, so-called Steve McQueen model, serial

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 1655 circa 1971
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 1655 circa 1971

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 1655 circa 1971

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Explorer II wristwatch, Ref. 1655, serial number 2.9 million, circa 1971, so

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Explorer II ref. 1655 Orange Hand c. 1973 "McQueen"
Rolex Steel Explorer II ref. 1655 Orange Hand c. 1973 "McQueen"

Rolex Steel Explorer II ref. 1655 Orange Hand c. 1973 "McQueen"

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Explorer II ref 1655 Orange hand serial #3.5 million circa 1973 superb condition mint orignal

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

ROLEX Retailed by Tiffany & Co, Explorer II "Steve McQueen" Ref. 1655
ROLEX Retailed by Tiffany & Co, Explorer II "Steve McQueen" Ref. 1655

ROLEX Retailed by Tiffany & Co, Explorer II "Steve McQueen" Ref. 1655

By Rolex

Located in Los Angeles, CA

BRAND NAME: Rolex STYLE NUMBER: 1655 SERIES: Explorer II "Steve McQueen" STYLE (GENDER

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer II 0 3097674 Stainless Steel Deployant Not Recommended for Use in
Rolex Explorer II 0 3097674 Stainless Steel Deployant Not Recommended for Use in

Rolex Explorer II 0 3097674 Stainless Steel Deployant Not Recommended for Use in

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Xupes Reference: W008147 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer II Model Variant: 0 Model Number

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 1655
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 1655

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 1655

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch ref 1655 serial # 2.9 million circa 1971. 40mm

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18K Rose Gold Sundust Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116505
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18K Rose Gold Sundust Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116505

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18K Rose Gold Sundust Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116505

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-Owned. Very rare Sundust Dial. Excellent condition. This watch comes with an original box and paper. * Free Shipping within the USA * Three-year warranty coverage * 14-day retur...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

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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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