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Rolex Floral Watch

Rolex Datejust Grey Floral Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A stainless steel 36mm Datejust by Rolex. Featuring a grey floral dial and a white gold fluted
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex DateJust Pink Floral Dial 116244 Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A stainless steel 36mm Datejust by Rolex, featuring a pink floral dial and bezel which is set with
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex 178274 Datejust 31mm Stainless Steel Floral Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex 178274 Datejust 31mm Stainless Steel Floral Dial Watch The Rolex 178274 Datejust with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Silver Floral Dial Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 36mm Silver Floral Dial Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel Jubilee Bracelet 16014
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1990s European Wrist Watches

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2022 Brand New Rolex Midsize 278271 Datejust Floral 18k Rose SS Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Steel Band: 18K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Original Floral Diamond
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

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Rolex Datejust 36mm 5.9ct Diamond Bezel/Lugs/Bracelet/Pink Floral Dial Watch
Located in New York, NY
ElegantSwiss Watch Co is delighted to offer you this Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel Watch
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2010s Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

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Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel 116244
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A mens 36mm Datejust by Rolex. Featuring a stunning silver floral dial and a stainless steel bezel
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Rolex Datejust 31mm 2-Tone 178273 Champagne 4.4ct Diamond Bezel/Case Watch
Located in New York, NY
ElegantSwiss is delighted to offer you this Rolex Datejust midsize 31mm 2-Tone champagne floral
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Stainless Steel

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Rolex Datejust 16013 Champagne Diamond Jubilee
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Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Pink Floral Dial Men's Steel Watch 116244
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Rolex Datejust 31 Steel Floral Rhodium Dial Automatic Ladies Watch 178240RFO
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Rolex Datejust Floral Diamond Dial 278274
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Rolex Datejust Floral Diamond Dial 278273
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Rolex Oyster Date Just Rhodium Floral Motif
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Rolex Datejust 31mm Floral Diamond Dial 278271
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Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel/18 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex 116233
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Rolex Floral Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the rolex floral watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from stainless steel, gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 5 vintage or 7 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect rolex floral watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A rolex floral watch from Rolex and Tiffany & Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A rolex floral watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 6 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. 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 alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a rolex floral watch, 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 Floral Watch?

On average, a rolex floral watch at 1stDibs sells for $11,227, while they’re typically $240 on the low end and $21,964 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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.

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