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Fine & V Rare Art-Deco Rolex 18K Gold, Diamond, Sapphire Cocktail Ladies' Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
ladies Rolex cocktail watch Despite its age, the timepiece is in excellent condition & in great working
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Fine & Rare Rolex Royal Art-Deco c1939 S/Steel Manual 15 Jewels 30mm Mens' Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This fine & rare Art-Deco Rolex Royal S/Steel wristwatch, dating back to circa 1939, featuring
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 179174
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Datejust in stainless steel. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 26 mm case size. With warranty
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 179174
Rolex Datejust 179174
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H 1.03 in W 1.03 in
Rolex Submariner 1680
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
. 40 mm case size. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 1680. Circa 1978. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner 1680
Rolex Submariner 1680
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H 1.58 in W 1.58 in
Rolex Date 15210
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
. Circa 2000. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Classic Rolex Date 15210 watch is made out of
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Date 15210
Rolex Date 15210
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H 1.34 in W 1.34 in
Rolex Daytona 116520
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
size. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 116520. Circa 2007. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Daytona 116520
Rolex Daytona 116520
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H 1.58 in W 1.58 in
Rolex Daytona 116520
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
only at this price** Ref 116520. Circa 2010s. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Sport
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Daytona 116520
Rolex Daytona 116520
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H 1.58 in W 1.58 in
Rolex Datejust 178240
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
and papers. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 178240. Circa 2017. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 178240
Rolex Datejust 178240
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W 1.23 in
Rolex Pearlmaster 80319
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Pearlmaster in 18k white gold w/ white mother of pearl dial and diamond bezel. Auto w/ sweep
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Pearlmaster 80319
Rolex Pearlmaster 80319
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H 1.11 in W 1.11 in
Rolex Datejust 68288
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Classic Rolex Datejust 68288 watch is made out of yellow
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 68288
Rolex Datejust 68288
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H 1.23 in W 1.23 in
Rolex Datejust 16233
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Datejust in 18k & stainless steel with original vignette diamond dial. Auto w/ sweep seconds
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16233
Rolex Datejust 16233
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W 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust 126234
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Datejust in stainless steel & 18k white gold bezel with Wimbledon dial. Auto w/ sweep seconds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 126234
Rolex Datejust 126234
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W 1.42 in
Rolex Submariner 14060M
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
this price** Ref 14060M. Circa 2001. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Sport Rolex
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner 14060M
Rolex Submariner 14060M
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W 1.58 in L 1.58 in
Rolex Submariner 116619
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
booklets. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 116619. Circa 2010s. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Submariner 116619
Rolex Submariner 116619
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W 1.58 in L 1.58 in
Rolex Explorer 124270
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 124270. Circa 2021. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer 124270
Rolex Explorer 124270
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W 1.42 in L 1.42 in
Rolex Submariner 116610ln
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
only at this price** Ref 116610ln. Circa 2010s. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Sport
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner 116610ln
Rolex Submariner 116610ln
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W 1.58 in L 1.58 in
Rolex Pearlmaster 80328
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
this price" Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Classic Rolex Pearlmaster 80328 watch is
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Pearlmaster 80328
Rolex Pearlmaster 80328
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W 1.15 in L 1.15 in
Rolex Submariner 16803
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
. 40 mm case size. Ref 16803. Circa 1986. **Bank Wire Only at this price** Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner 16803
Rolex Submariner 16803
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W 1.58 in L 1.58 in
Rolex Cellini 50529
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
". Circa 2019. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Dress Rolex Cellini 50529 watch is made out
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Cellini 50529
Rolex Cellini 50529
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W 1.54 in L 1.54 in
Rolex Two Tone Zephyr
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
iconic house of Rolex. Our finest watchmaker has just given this fine watch a factory quality service. It
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6619
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
president bracelet. Automatic. Circa 1960. 25 mm case size. Ref 6619. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified
Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6619
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6619
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H 0.99 in W 0.99 in
Unused Rolex Daytona 116515LN
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
116505. Fine Unused Rolex Watch. Unused Sport Rolex Daytona 116505 watch on a 18k rose gold bracelet with
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex GMT-Master 1675
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
time. 40 mm case size. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 1675. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master 1675
Rolex GMT-Master 1675
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H 1.58 in W 1.58 in
Rolex Daytona 40mm 116520
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 116520. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Sport Rolex
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Daytona 40mm 116520
Rolex Daytona 40mm 116520
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H 1.58 in W 1.58 in
Rolex Explorer II 16570T
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
. Circa 2003. **Bank Wire Only at this price** Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Dress Rolex
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer II 16570T
Rolex Explorer II 16570T
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H 1.58 in W 1.58 in
Rolex Explorer 39mm 214270
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
wire only at this price** Ref 214270. Circa 2010s. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer 39mm 214270
Rolex Explorer 39mm 214270
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H 1.54 in W 1.54 in
Rolex Day-Date 118395br
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
wire only at this price** Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Dress Rolex Day-Date 118395BR
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex Day-Date 118395br
Rolex Day-Date 118395br
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H 1.42 in W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 114300
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual in stainless steel with slate gray dial on an Oyster link band. Auto w
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 114300
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 114300
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H 1.54 in W 1.54 in
Rolex GMT-Master 16710
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
size. With box and papers. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 16710. Circa 1993 Fine Pre-owned Rolex
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master 16710
Rolex GMT-Master 16710
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H 1.58 in W 1.58 in
Rolex Daytona 40mm 116500LN
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
chronograph. 40 mm case size. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 116500LN. Circa 2020s. Fine Pre-owned Rolex
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Daytona 40mm 116500LN
Rolex Daytona 40mm 116500LN
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H 1.58 in W 1.58 in
Unused Rolex Datejust 278241
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
. **Bank wire only at this price** Fine Unused Rolex Watch. Unused Classic Rolex Datejust 278241 watch on a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Rose Gold

Unused Rolex Datejust 278241
Unused Rolex Datejust 278241
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W 1.23 in
Unused Rolex Datejust 278240
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
. Circa 2022. Fine Unused Rolex Watch. Unused Classic Rolex Datejust 278240 watch is made out of Stainless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Unused Rolex Datejust 278240
Unused Rolex Datejust 278240
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W 1.23 in
Rolex Datejust II 116333
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
. 41 mm case size. Ref 116333. **Bank Wire Only at this price.** Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust II 116333
Rolex Datejust II 116333
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W 1.62 in
Rolex Datejust 36mm 16220
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
and papers. Ref 126281RBR. Circa 2022. **Bank Wire Only At This Price** Fine Unused Rolex Watch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm 16220
Rolex Datejust 36mm 16220
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H 1.42 in W 1.42 in
Unused Rolex Datejust 126281RBR
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
and papers. Ref 126281RBR. Circa 2022. **Bank Wire Only At This Price** Fine Unused Rolex Watch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Unused Rolex Datejust 126281RBR
Unused Rolex Datejust 126281RBR
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W 1.42 in
Rolex GMT-Master 1675
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
mm case size. Ref 1675. Circa 1970. **Bank wire only at this price** Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master 1675
Rolex GMT-Master 1675
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H 1.58 in W 1.58 in
Rolex Explorer 39mm 214270
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Only at this price** Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Sport Rolex Explorer 214270 watch
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer 39mm 214270
Rolex Explorer 39mm 214270
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W 1.54 in L 1.54 in
Rolex Air King 14000
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
only at this price** Ref 14000. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Sport Rolex Air King
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Air King 14000
Rolex Air King 14000
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W 1.34 in L 1.34 in
Rolex Submariner 40mm 5513
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
. Circa 1973. **Bank Wire Only at this price** Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Vintage
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner 40mm 5513
Rolex Submariner 40mm 5513
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W 1.58 in L 1.58 in
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15200 2000s w Rolex Pouch Automatic RJC144
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15200 automatic, c.2002, all original, unworn
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 36mm, Ref. 116244
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand New Elegant Rolex Datejust, Reference Number: 116244; 36mm The case material is Steel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm, Ref. 116244
Rolex Datejust 36mm, Ref. 116244
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Dm 1.42 in
Rolex GMT-Master "Coke" 16710
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
wire only at this price** Ref 16710. Circa 2002. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Sport
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master "Coke" 16710
Rolex GMT-Master "Coke" 16710
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H 1.58 in W 1.58 in
Rolex Yacht-Master II 116689
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
. Ref 116689. Circa 2007. **Bank wire only at this price** Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Yacht-Master II 116689
Rolex Yacht-Master II 116689
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H 1.74 in W 1.74 in
Rolex GMT-Master 40mm 16700
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 16700. Circa 1997. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned
Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master 40mm 16700
Rolex GMT-Master 40mm 16700
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H 1.58 in W 1.58 in
Rolex Submariner "Smurf" 40mm 116619
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Submariner "Smurf" in 18k white gold with blue dial and ceramic bezel. Auto w/ sweep seconds
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Submariner "Smurf" 40mm 116619
Rolex Submariner "Smurf" 40mm 116619
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H 1.58 in W 1.58 in
Rolex GMT-Master II 116710
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
time. 40 mm case size. Ref 116710. Circa 2009. **Bank Wire Only at this Price** Fine Pre-owned Rolex
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II 116710
Rolex GMT-Master II 116710
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H 1.58 in W 1.58 in
Rolex GMT-Master II 116710LN
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex GMT-Master II in stainless steel with black ceramic bezel. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date and
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II 116710LN
Rolex GMT-Master II 116710LN
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H 1.58 in W 1.58 in
Rolex Day-Date 36mm 118209
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
only at this price** Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Classic Rolex Day-Date 118209 watch
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Day-Date 36mm 118209
Rolex Day-Date 36mm 118209
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H 1.42 in W 1.42 in
Unused Rolex Day-Date 128235
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
this price**. Ref 128235. Circa 2021. Fine Unused Rolex Watch. Unused Dress Rolex Day-Date 128235 watch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Unused Rolex Day-Date 128235
Unused Rolex Day-Date 128235
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H 1.42 in W 1.42 in
Unused Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124200
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
papers. Circa 2021. Ref 124200. **Bank wire only at this price** Fine Unused Rolex Watch. Unused Sport
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Unused Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124200
Unused Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124200
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W 1.3 in L 1.3 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm 177200
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 177200. Circa 2014. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm 177200
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm 177200
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W 1.23 in L 1.23 in
Rolex GMT-Master II 116710LN
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex GMT-Master II in stainless steel with rotating ceramic bezel. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date and
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II 116710LN
Rolex GMT-Master II 116710LN
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W 1.58 in L 1.58 in
Unused Rolex Oyster Perpetual 177200
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
** Fine Unused Rolex Watch. Unused Classic Rolex Oyster Perpetual 177200 watch is made out of Stainless
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Unused Rolex Oyster Perpetual 177200
Unused Rolex Oyster Perpetual 177200
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W 1.19 in L 1.19 in
Rolex Air King 34mm 114210
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
. With papers dated 2010. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 114210. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Air King 34mm 114210
Rolex Air King 34mm 114210
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W 1.34 in L 1.34 in
Rolex GMT-Master II 116710
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 116710. Circa 2010s Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II 116710
Rolex GMT-Master II 116710
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W 1.58 in L 1.58 in
Rolex 14Kt. Rare "Bubble Back" with Original Dial and Rolex Signed Bracelet 1948
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual "Bubble Back" / Reference
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

2012 Rolex Watch is Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Austin, TX
! Add this Rolex to your watch collection or fine jewelry collection today and wear it forever! We will
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Pearlmaster Ladies, Ref. 80299
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Rolex Lady-Datejust Pearlmaster, reference number 80299, a refined timepiece tailored for women
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Rolex GMT Master II Batman 116710
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
116710. **Bank Wire Only At This Price** Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Sport Rolex GMT
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT Master II Batman 116710
Rolex GMT Master II Batman 116710
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W 1.58 in L 1.58 in
Rolex GMT Master Pepsi 40mm 1675
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
. 40 mm case size. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 1675. Circa 1978. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT Master Pepsi 40mm 1675
Rolex GMT Master Pepsi 40mm 1675
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Rolex Fine Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of rolex fine jewelry you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of stainless steel, gold and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of rolex fine jewelry from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of rolex fine jewelry over the years, but those made by Rolex, Tudor and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any object in our assortment of rolex fine jewelry from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 51 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and single cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an option in this array of rolex fine jewelry, 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 Fine Jewelry?

On average, a piece of rolex fine jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $6,133, while they’re typically $102 on the low end and $152,220 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right wrist-watches for You

Antique, new and vintage 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.

Find antique, new and vintage wristwatches on 1stDibs.