Rolex USA Jubilee Bracelet, 20mm Watch in Stainless Steel, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex USA Jubilee bracelet from the 1960s in stainless steel with 20mm lug width
20th Century Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex USA Jubilee Bracelet, 20mm Watch in Stainless Steel, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex USA Jubilee bracelet from the 1960s in stainless steel with 20mm lug width
Stainless Steel, Steel
1961 Rolex Vintage Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird Datejust 18K Gold SS Watch
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
early Submariner, Explorer, and GMT models Rolex crimped link Jubilee bracelet Our vintage Turn-O
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
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
Stainless Steel
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
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
Rolex Vintage 1016 Explorer Gilt Underline Dial 1963 With Military Inscription
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Vintage 1016 Explorer Gilt Underline Dial 1963 With Military Inscription - Automatic winding
Vintage Rolex Explorer Men's Steel Watch 1016 with 47 Pages of Documentation
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Explorer Men's Steel Watch 1016 with 47 Pages of Documentation - Automatic winding
Rolex Steel Explorer 1 ref # 1016 circa 1972
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
period Rolex SS oval link Jubilee bracelet. Very clean example. Stk# 39270
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Explorer Wristwatch Ref 6352
By Rolex
Located in Milano, IT
Jubilée Rolex bracelet. Unique white dial with applied yellow gold indexes and hands.This special dial for
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer 5504 Super Precision Automatic Men's Vintage Watch, circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
9, a fixed stainless steel smooth bezel, a stainless steel Rolex jubilee bracelet with a stainless
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel 36mm Datejust Watch with Black Diamond Dial, Model 116234
By Rolex
Located in Columbia, MO
Jubilee Bracelet Case Size 36 mm Style Dress Pioneers of the wristwatch since 1905, Rolex is at the
Diamond, White Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1953 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel 6150 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
technique of Rolex in the 1950s. The watch comes on a steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet in good condition
Stainless Steel
1953 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel 6150 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
1950s. The watch comes on a steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet in good condition, with unmarked end links
Stainless Steel
1953 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel 6150 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
technique of Rolex in the 1950s. The watch comes on a steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet in good condition
Stainless Steel
Sold
W 1 in D 1 in L 6 in
Rolex Lady Datejust Steel and 18k Gold with Pink Diamond Watch and Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stainless Steel Jubilee Bracelet with Genuine Rolex stainless steel folding clasp. The Bracelet Length is
Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 1992 18K Gold - 16518
By Rolex
Located in Vannes, FR
The Rolex Daytona chronograph in 18K yellow gold, manufactured in 1992, is an exceptional timepiece that combines timeless elegance with technical excellence. This iconic model, refe...
18k Gold
Rolex 1960s Oysterdate Precision 6694 Steel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1966 Rolex Oysterdate Precision Reference 6694 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster Case, 17 Jewel Caliber 1225 Manual wind movement, Original Black dial with r...
Steel
Patek Philippe Vintage Watch 18k Yellow Gold Black Dial Aftermarket 14k Bracelet
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Patek Philippe Vintage Watch 18k Yellow Gold Black Dial Aftermarket 14k Soldered on Bracelet This Patek Philippe Vintage Watch is in excellent condition and is ready to ship! Brand...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Style / Reference 3490-2 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 26mm X 26mm ...
18k Gold
PATEK PHILIPPE Nautilus Vintage watch steel/yellow gold and diamonds
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, England
PATEK PHILIPPE Nautilus Vintage Lady steel/yellow gold 18k with factory diamonds. Ladies' wrist watch, ref. 4700/52. Stainless steel/yellow gold 18K, case number 2876844, bezel set ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex 1952-1961 Oyster 34 Perpetual Reference 1003 Two Tone Jubilee Band
By Rolex
Located in Providence, RI
This iconic two tone Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch blends luxury and functionality into a classic formal wrist watch. The exquisite dial features 14k yellow gold stick indices and the...
Stainless Steel
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...
Stainless Steel
18k Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Full Factory Diamonds Wrist Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extremely Luxurious and Beautiful Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Haute Joaillerie Full Factory Diamonds Movement: quartz Functions: hours, minutes Case: 18 kt. yellow gold, diameter 2...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Two Tone Steel and Gold Datejust "Thunderbird" from 1964 all Original
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust "Thunderbird" / Reference 1675 METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone Stainless Steel and 14Kt. Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1964 DIMENSIO...
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 78350 Heavy Oyster Bracelet 19mm Lug Width Watch in Stainless Steel, 1990s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex heavy Oyster bracelet with code 78350 from the 1990s, featuring 19mm lug width. Made of brushed stainless steel, it fits 34mm Rolex cases such as the Air-King ...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Vintage Rolex Thunderbird Turnograph Men's Watch 1625
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Thunderbird Turnograph Men's Watch 1625 - Automatic winding; acrylic crystal. Stainless steel case and yellow gold bezel ( 36 mm ). Silver dial with stick markers. Stai...
Rolex Vintage 5512 Gilt Underline Dial Pointed Crown Guard Submariner Full Set
By Rolex
Located in Boston, MA
A vintage Rolex Submariner, model 5512, with rare Underline gilt dial and pointed crown guard case. The round case measures 40mm in width, featuring the original black dial with gil...
Stainless Steel
$13,910
H 1.42 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust 36 18k Yellow Gold Steel Black Index Dial Automatic Watch 116233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Date...
Steel
C.H. Meylan 18K Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Pocket Watch Circa 1890's
By C.H. Meylan
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
C.H. Meylan 18K Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Half Hunter Pocket Watch Circa 1890's Dial: The white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, and minutes in red, the sub dial for the s...
18k Gold
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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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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