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Rolex Vintage Explorer Precision 6298
Rolex Vintage Explorer Precision 6298

Rolex Vintage Explorer Precision 6298

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A vintage 36mm stainless steel Explorer Precision by Rolex.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Explorer 5504 Watch
Vintage Rolex Explorer 5504 Watch

Vintage Rolex Explorer 5504 Watch

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 36mm Explorer crafted in stainless steel by Rolex. Features a matte black dial with arabic numbers and a steel bezel.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer Precision Vintage Steel 6352
Rolex Explorer Precision Vintage Steel 6352

Rolex Explorer Precision Vintage Steel 6352

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A vintage 36mm stainless steel Explorer Precision by Rolex.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Vintage Explorer Honeycomb Dial 6298
Rolex Vintage Explorer Honeycomb Dial 6298

Rolex Vintage Explorer Honeycomb Dial 6298

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A vintage 36mm stainless steel Rolex Explorer. Features a refinished silver "honeycomb" dial with applied hour markers and Arabic numerals 3, 6, and 9.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Explorer Super Precision Underline Dial 5500
Vintage Rolex Explorer Super Precision Underline Dial 5500

Vintage Rolex Explorer Super Precision Underline Dial 5500

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A vintage Rolex Explorer in stainless steel. Featuring a black gilt dial with arabic numbers, a distinctive 'super precision' underlined at 6 o'clock and a steel bezel.

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Explorer II Spider Rail Dial 16550
Vintage Rolex Explorer II Spider Rail Dial 16550

Vintage Rolex Explorer II Spider Rail Dial 16550

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Dm 1.58 in

Vintage Rolex Explorer II Spider Rail Dial 16550

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A striking Explorer II by Rolex, featuring an extremely rare and sought-after "rail" dial with a glossy black dial that has attainted a unique spider web-like design located on the d...

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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 Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Di...

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1998 Rolex Explorer I Steel 14270 Auto Black Dial 36mm
Vintage 1998 Rolex Explorer I Steel 14270 Auto Black Dial 36mm

Vintage 1998 Rolex Explorer I Steel 14270 Auto Black Dial 36mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This specific example from 1998 sits in the sweet spot of neo-vintage Rolex. It is the reference that proved the Explorer did not need to grow in size to remain the definitive mounta...

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Vintage Explorer II Steve McQueen Albino Mark II Dial 1655
Rolex Vintage Explorer II Steve McQueen Albino Mark II Dial 1655

Rolex Vintage Explorer II Steve McQueen Albino Mark II Dial 1655

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

In excellent condition, this vintage piece comes with our own presentation box and Rolex service papers dated July 2016.

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1962 Rolex Explorer Ref. 5501 Vintage Mens Watch - Stainless Steel & 14K Gold
1962 Rolex Explorer Ref. 5501 Vintage Mens Watch - Stainless Steel & 14K Gold

1962 Rolex Explorer Ref. 5501 Vintage Mens Watch - Stainless Steel & 14K Gold

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

2005 Rolex Explorer 114270 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 36mm
2005 Rolex Explorer 114270 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 36mm

2005 Rolex Explorer 114270 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 36mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

The Foundation Of The Professional Line The 114270 is the final evolution of the 36mm Explorer I. It is the watch that most collectors point to as the perfect balance between vintag...

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer II reference 16570, 40mm Stainless Steel, Oyster Bracelet, Yr2000
Rolex Explorer II reference 16570, 40mm Stainless Steel, Oyster Bracelet, Yr2000

Rolex Explorer II reference 16570, 40mm Stainless Steel, Oyster Bracelet, Yr2000

By Rolex

Located in Canterbury, England

Our Neo vintage Rolex Explorer II reference 16570 features a 40mm stainless steel case with stainless steel Oyster bracelet, and desirable black dial.

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

1984 Rolex Explorer II 16550 Spider Rail Dial Men's Watch #23711
1984 Rolex Explorer II 16550 Spider Rail Dial Men's Watch #23711

1984 Rolex Explorer II 16550 Spider Rail Dial Men's Watch #23711

By Rolex

Located in Washington Depot, CT

1984 Rolex Explorer II Men's Watch Model: 16550 Serial: 8584581 This vintage Rolex Explorer II men's watch is a true collector's item.

Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Submariner Glossy Gilt Explorer Dial 5513 Steel Automatic Watch, 1964
Rolex Submariner Glossy Gilt Explorer Dial 5513 Steel Automatic Watch, 1964

Rolex Submariner Glossy Gilt Explorer Dial 5513 Steel Automatic Watch, 1964

By Rolex

Located in Central & Western District, HK

Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 5513 Year: 1964 Serial number: 11xxxxx Reference: C03610 Many have seen Rolex signature design the 3,6,9 known to be the explorer dial as it is frequentl...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

1995 Rolex Explorer II 16570 Stainless Steel Polar White Dial Automatic 40mm
1995 Rolex Explorer II 16570 Stainless Steel Polar White Dial Automatic 40mm

1995 Rolex Explorer II 16570 Stainless Steel Polar White Dial Automatic 40mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

It represents the peak of the neo-vintage era where Rolex was still making watches that felt like instruments first and luxury items second.

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steve McQueen Explorer II "Freccione" Ref. #1655 Straight Hand Watch, 1971
Rolex Steve McQueen Explorer II "Freccione" Ref. #1655 Straight Hand Watch, 1971

Rolex Steve McQueen Explorer II "Freccione" Ref. #1655 Straight Hand Watch, 1971

By Rolex

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: Explorer II * UNPOLISHED* Year: 1971 Serial number: 327xxxxx Reference: #1655 Case: Show normal sign of wear with no sign of polish from previous; inner ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer II Steel No Holes Case GMT Automatic Mens Watch 16570
Rolex Explorer II Steel No Holes Case GMT Automatic Mens Watch 16570

Rolex Explorer II Steel No Holes Case GMT Automatic Mens Watch 16570

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Covered by a 2-year Chronostore Warranty. Brand Rolex Type Wristwatch Department Men Model Number 16570 Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Style Luxury Model Rolex Explorer 1...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Explorer II Steel No Holes Case GMT Automatic Mens Watch 16570
Rolex Explorer II Steel No Holes Case GMT Automatic Mens Watch 16570

Rolex Explorer II Steel No Holes Case GMT Automatic Mens Watch 16570

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This pre-owned Rolex Explorer II 16570 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by a mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Explorer II Steel GMT Orange Hand Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 216570
Rolex Explorer II Steel GMT Orange Hand Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 216570

Rolex Explorer II Steel GMT Orange Hand Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 216570

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Covered by 1-year Chronostore Warranty. Brand Rolex Type Wristwatch Department Men Model Number 216570 Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Style Luxury Model Rolex Explorer 21...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

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Rolex Explorer II12600, Dial Certified Authentic
Rolex Explorer II12600, Dial Certified Authentic

Rolex Explorer II12600, Dial Certified Authentic

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Explorer II Reference #:16550. Rolex Explorer II 16550 Vintage Mens Automatic Watch White Dial Patina Index 40m.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Explorer II 16550 Vintage Spider Rail Dial Automatic Watch
Rolex Explorer II 16550 Vintage Spider Rail Dial Automatic Watch

Rolex Explorer II 16550 Vintage Spider Rail Dial Automatic Watch

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W 0.79 in D 0.52 in Dm 1.58 in L 7.49 in

Rolex Explorer II 16550 Vintage Spider Rail Dial Automatic Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Explorer II 16550 Vintage Spider Rail Dial Automatic Watch 40MM

Category

Vintage 1980s 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

Unavailable

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 6610 Oyster Perpetual Vintage Tropical Brown Dial Mens Watch
Rolex Explorer 6610 Oyster Perpetual Vintage Tropical Brown Dial Mens Watch

Rolex Explorer 6610 Oyster Perpetual Vintage Tropical Brown Dial Mens Watch

Unavailable

H 0.48 in W 0.71 in Dm 1.42 in L 7.76 in

Rolex Explorer 6610 Oyster Perpetual Vintage Tropical Brown Dial Mens Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Explorer 6610 Oyster Perpetual Vintage Tropical Brown Dial Mens Watch 36MM

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer II 16550, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Explorer II 16550, White Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Explorer II 16550, White Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Explorer II Reference #:16550. Rolex Explorer II 16550 Men Automatic Vintage Unpolished Rail Spider Dial 40mm.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Explorer II 16550, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Explorer II 16550, White Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Explorer II 16550, White Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Explorer II Reference #:16550. Rolex Explorer II 16550 Vintage Mens Automatic Watch White Dial Patina Index 40m.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

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 markers and arabic numbers 3, 6 & 9, a fixed stainless steel smooth bezel, a stainless s...

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Vintage Explorer Precision 6298
Rolex Vintage Explorer Precision 6298

Rolex Vintage Explorer Precision 6298

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A vintage 36mm stainless steel Explorer Precision by Rolex.

Category

Mid-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. Stainless Steel Bracelet with Fold Over Clasp. Will fit up to a 7.25-inch wrist. Sapphir...

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Rolex Super Precision Explorer Vintage 36mm 5504
Rolex Super Precision Explorer Vintage 36mm 5504

Rolex Super Precision Explorer Vintage 36mm 5504

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

It is fitted with a smooth stainless steel bezel, plastic crystal, and a generic black leather strap with a matching stainless steel pin buckle, remaining faithful to its vintage cha...

Category

Vintage 1950s 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.

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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 arabic numbers and a smooth, fixed stainless steel bezel.

Category

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.

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Explorer II Steve McQueen Straight Hand Watch 1655
Vintage Rolex Explorer II Steve McQueen Straight Hand Watch 1655

Vintage Rolex Explorer II Steve McQueen Straight Hand Watch 1655

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A vintage Explorer II Steve McQueen wristwatch by Rolex.

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer II Steve McQueen Vintage Stainless Steel Matte Black Dial 1655
Rolex Explorer II Steve McQueen Vintage Stainless Steel Matte Black Dial 1655

Rolex Explorer II Steve McQueen Vintage Stainless Steel Matte Black Dial 1655

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 40 mm Stainless Steel Explorer II Steve McQueen Vintage Gents Wristwatch, original matte black dial with hour markers, date at 3 0'clock, orange GMT hand, a fixed stainless steel 2...

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1962 Rolex Explorer Ref. 5501 Vintage Mens Watch - Stainless Steel & 14K Gold
1962 Rolex Explorer Ref. 5501 Vintage Mens Watch - Stainless Steel & 14K Gold

1962 Rolex Explorer Ref. 5501 Vintage Mens Watch - Stainless Steel & 14K Gold

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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Rolex Explorer II Steve McQueen Vintage Stainless Steel Matte Black Dial 1655
Rolex Explorer II Steve McQueen Vintage Stainless Steel Matte Black Dial 1655

Rolex Explorer II Steve McQueen Vintage Stainless Steel Matte Black Dial 1655

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Stainless Steel Explorer II Steve McQueen Vintage Gents Wristwatch, matte black dial with hour markers, date at 3 0'clock, orange GMT hand, a fixed stainless steel 24 hour bezel, a...

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Explorer Men's Steel Watch Rare  Tropical Gilt Dial Mod. 1016
Vintage Rolex Explorer Men's Steel Watch Rare  Tropical Gilt Dial Mod. 1016

Vintage Rolex Explorer Men's Steel Watch Rare Tropical Gilt Dial Mod. 1016

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Automatic winding. Stainless steel case (36mm diameter). Very rare and collectible tropical gilt dial with Arabic numerals and stick markers. Strap band with stainless steel Rolex b...

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer 1 Wristwatch Ref 114270. Stainless Steel, Year 2003.
Rolex Explorer 1 Wristwatch Ref 114270. Stainless Steel, Year 2003.

Rolex Explorer 1 Wristwatch Ref 114270. Stainless Steel, Year 2003.

By Rolex

Located in Canterbury, England

Our attractive neo vintage Rolex Explorer , also known as Explorer 1, features a 36mm stainless steel case and stainless steel bracelet with flip lock bracelet and gloss black Arabic...

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Explorer White Creamy Honeycomb Dial 5501 Steel Manual Watch, 1958
Rolex Oyster Explorer White Creamy Honeycomb Dial 5501 Steel Manual Watch, 1958

Rolex Oyster Explorer White Creamy Honeycomb Dial 5501 Steel Manual Watch, 1958

By Rolex

Located in Central & Western District, HK

Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 5501 Year: 1958 Serial number: 36xxxx Reference: OT1625 Case: 34mm diameter without crown in two-tone yellow gold and steel; Show sign of wear with sligh...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

1963 Rolex Explorer Ref 5500-1002, Cal 1530 Automatic S/Steel Mens' Watch
1963 Rolex Explorer Ref 5500-1002, Cal 1530 Automatic S/Steel Mens' Watch

1963 Rolex Explorer Ref 5500-1002, Cal 1530 Automatic S/Steel Mens' Watch

By Rolex

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

Signed "Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer, Precision" - being vintage piece the dial of the watch can bear either "Precision" or "Super Precision", regardless of which caliber it has.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro 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 mm diameter.

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

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 Complete With: Box & Valuation for Insurance Dial: Black Arabic Glass: Plexiglass Movemen...

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 Complete With: Box & Valuation for Insurance Dial: Black Arabic Glass: Plexiglass Movemen...

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 Steel watch with Original Gilt And Underlined Patina Black Dial with Luminous Arabic...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex 40mm Explorer II Watch Stainless Steel from 1985
Vintage Rolex 40mm Explorer II Watch Stainless Steel from 1985

Vintage Rolex 40mm Explorer II Watch Stainless Steel from 1985

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer II Watch Reference 16550 From 1985 Stainless Steel 40mm Case Fixed 24 Hour Bezel Black Gloss Dial Sapphire Crystal Rolex Stainless Steel Oyst...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer 5504 Super Precision Automatic Men's Vintage Watch, circa 1958
Rolex Explorer 5504 Super Precision Automatic Men's Vintage Watch, circa 1958

Rolex Explorer 5504 Super Precision Automatic Men's Vintage Watch, circa 1958

By Rolex

Located in Lancashire, Oldham

A rare, stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Super Precision Explorer vintage gents wristwatch ref. 5504.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Men's Rolex Explorer I 14270 - Black Tritium Dial, W# Single Buckle
Vintage Men's Rolex Explorer I 14270 - Black Tritium Dial, W# Single Buckle

Vintage Men's Rolex Explorer I 14270 - Black Tritium Dial, W# Single Buckle

By Rolex

Located in Holtsville, NY

The hands and dial exhibit age-appropriate changes, adding to the watch's vintage charm. This Rolex Explorer I comes with its original warranty, issued in April 1996, and maintenanc...

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer II 16570, White Dial, A Series - Vintage Pre-Owned Men's Watch
Rolex Explorer II 16570, White Dial, A Series - Vintage Pre-Owned Men's Watch

Rolex Explorer II 16570, White Dial, A Series - Vintage Pre-Owned Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in Holtsville, NY

Discover the Rolex Explorer II Model 16570, a masterpiece of precision and durability that embodies the spirit of adventure and exploration. This pre-owned men's watch, with its stri...

Category

1990s 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): Men's CASE MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIAL COLOR: Black with "Tropi...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Patek Philippe 5040J Perpetual Calendar 18 Karat Watch in Stock
Patek Philippe 5040J Perpetual Calendar 18 Karat Watch in Stock

Patek Philippe 5040J Perpetual Calendar 18 Karat Watch in Stock

By Patek Philippe

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Patek Philippe Men's Calendar Watch This elegant and stylish Patek Philippe 5040J gentleman's watch is an elegant and sophisticated addition to any man's watch collection. This watc...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel with Rare Original Dial and Bracelet from 1953
Rolex Stainless Steel with Rare Original Dial and Bracelet from 1953

Rolex Stainless Steel with Rare Original Dial and Bracelet from 1953

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6298 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Diamet...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Rolex Explorer Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate rolex explorer vintage for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Stainless Steel, this item was constructed with great care. If you’re browsing our inventory for a rolex explorer vintage, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a Rolex Explorer Vintage?

On average, a rolex explorer vintage at 1stDibs sells for $17,001, while they’re typically $10,900 on the low end and $44,995 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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