1971 Rolex GMT Master 18k Brown Dial Ref. 1675/8
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
A GMT Master in Gold A distinguished expression of Rolex's golden age of sports watches, this 1971
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1971 Rolex GMT Master 18k Brown Dial Ref. 1675/8
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
A GMT Master in Gold A distinguished expression of Rolex's golden age of sports watches, this 1971
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970 Rolex Day-Date 1803 18K YG Brown Dial Automatic 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Dial: Sunburst Brown (Tobacco) Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Scope: Original Rolex Papers Included SKU: 593
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970 Rolex Day-Date 1803 18K YG Brown Dial Automatic 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brown (Tobacco) Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Scope: Original Rolex Papers Included SKU: 593
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex President Brown Dial Diamond 18K Day Date Watch Ref 18038
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
specialty brown with original factory Diamond Dial, gold hands, day and cyclops lens date boxes. Automatic
Diamond, 18k Gold
750 Gold - ROLEX - Gold Wristwatch - 18 Karat
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Rolex gold wristwatch with mechanical hand-wound movement. Metal: Gold Origin
Gold
Gold Rolex Daytona
By Nick Veasey
Located in PARIS, FR
C print, x-ray photograph from Specials series by contemporary artist Nick veasey. Limited edition of 15, Signed and numbered by the artist. Framed with a black aluminium art box f...
C Print
Price Upon Request
H 39.38 in W 28.43 in
Gold digger - Close-up of a golden Rolex, color, Fine Art Photography , 2019
By Tony Kelly
Located in Vienna, AT
Gold digger, close up of a golden rolex being handled by a red nailed person photographed by Tony
Archival Pigment
Rolex GMT "Root Beer" Yellow Gold Brown Nipple Dial Model 1675, circa 1972
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Model: GMT Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Size: 40mm Dial: Brown Nipple Dial "Root Beer
18k Gold
Rolex GMT Root Beer Tropical Brown Nipple Dial Yellow Gold Model 1675 circa 1978
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Model: GMT Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Size: 40mm Dial: Brown Nipple Dial "Root Beer
18k Gold
Rolex 36mm Datejust 1601 Two Tone Roman on Brown Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand - Rolex Model - 1601 Datejust Case Size - 36mm Metals - Steel/Yellow Gold Dial - Two-tone
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Unisex 36mm Datejust 1603 Champagne Diamond On Brown Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand - Rolex Model - 1603 Metals - Steel/Yellow Gold Case Size - 36mm Crystal - Sapphire Bezel
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 White Diamond on Brown Leather Band
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Ladies Model - 69173 Datejust Metals - Yellow gold
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 2-Tone Stainless Steel Datejust Brown Roman Numerals Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 2-tone Stainless Steel Datejust Brown Roman Numerals Automatic Wristwatch SKU: WA00002
Steel, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Rolex Cellini Vintage Brown Dial 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Cellini Vintage Ladies Watch. 25mm 18K yellow gold case. 18K yellow gold bezel. Vintage Brown
Rolex Yellow Gold GMT-Master Brown Dial Vintage Automatic Wristwatch, Ref 1675
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master Vintage Gents Wristwatch, original brown nipple dial
18k Gold
Rolex Steel and Gold Brown Color-Change Dial Datejust Wristwatch circa 1980s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Offered in mint vintage condition, this stainless steel and 18k yellow gold quickset Datejust, Ref
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold GMT-Master II Brown Dial Root Beer Bezel Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II Gents Wristwatch, brown dial with applied hour
18k Gold
ROLEX 1960's Color Fade "Peachy-Brown" GMT-Master
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Aged vintage GMT from the 1960's. First model Ref 1675 GMT Rolex ever, kept in wonderful condition
18k Gold
Rolex Sky Dweller Wristwatch Ref 326235, 18K Rose Gold, Brown Dial. Full Set
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our Rolex Sky Dweller, reference 326235 features a 42mm 18k rose gold everose case, everflex strap
Rolex Datejust 40 Chocolate Brown Dial Two-Tone Wristwatch Ref. 126331
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A classic model. Rolex Datejust with a 40mm stainless steel case, rose gold fluted bezel, and a
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1986 Rolex DayDate President with Rare Brown Burst Dial Box Papers 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1986 Rolex Day Date President with Rare Brown Burst Dial Box Papers Maker: Rolex Model
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
mm). Mother of Pearl dial with gold Arabic numerals. Rolex brown leather strap band with Rolex tang
Oyster Perpetual Datejust Gold Watch, Jewelry, 70s
By Rolex
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding Rolex made in yellow gold, 18 carats. All the characteristics are detailed below... if
Gold
Rolex Daytona Rose Gold Chocolate Brown Dial 116505 '2021'
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Material Rose Gold Dial Brown Case Diameter 40mm Year 2021 Condition Pre-owned (polished, like-new
Rose Gold
Rolex Ref. 6622 Cellini in 18k Gold Ladies Watch with Brown Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
18 karat gold Rolex Cellini ref. 6622 with all original Rolex parts. Featuring an adjustable brown
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 18Kt Gold Ladies Datejust with Original Factory "Stella" Brown Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
with Gold Markers / Gold Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 13mm Offered with a Dark Brown
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel/Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in North Miami, FL
A mid size vintage stainless steel and yellow gold Rolex. Rolex has wear but in good vintage
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Vintage Solid 18-Carat Gold & Diamond Ladies Rolex Precision Bracelet Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare solid 18-carat gold ladies Rolex Precision
Gold
18-Karat Carl Bucherer Band Rolex Precision Watch Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 18-karat womens watch bracelet band by Carl Bucherer with a watch movement by Rolex. This
Gold
Sold
H 0.4 in Dm 1.19 in
Rolex Chronometer "Northern Goldsmiths" – 1939 Vintage 9K Gold Manual-Wind Watch
Located in Encino, CA
A Rare Pre-WWII Rolex Chronometer with Co-Branded Dial and High-Precision 18-Jewel Movement This is
Gold
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Brown Strap Mens Watch 5115
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Brown Strap Mens Watch 5115. Manual winding movement. 18K yellow
Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Brown Strap Mens Watch 5115
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Brown Strap Mens Watch 5115. Manual winding movement. 18K yellow
Yellow Gold
Rolex Sky-Dweller Chocolate Brown Rose Gold Mens Watch 326135
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Sky-Dweller Chocolate Brown Rose Gold Mens Watch 326135. Officially certified chronometer
Rose Gold
Rolex Day-Date 40 Rose Gold Chocolate Brown Watch 228235
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex created a stand out luxurious timepiece by combining rose gold and a chocolate dial for their
Rose Gold
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold MOP Dial Brown Strap Watch 5115
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold MOP Dial Brown Strap Watch 5115. Manual winding movement. 18K
Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Brown Strap Mens Watch 5112 Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Brown Strap Mens Watch 5112 Papers. Manual winding movement. 18k
Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Brown Strap Mens Watch 4112 Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Brown Strap Mens Watch 4112 Papers. Manual winding movement. 18k
Yellow Gold
Rolex Pearlmaster 34mm Brown Dial Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 81315
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Pearlmaster 34mm Brown Dial Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 81315. Officially certified
Rose Gold
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Brown Strap Mens Watch 5112 Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Brown Strap Mens Watch 5112 Papers. Manual winding movement. 18k
Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Brown Strap Ladies Watch 6110 Unworn
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Brown Strap Ladies Watch 6110 Unworn. Quartz movement. 18k yellow
Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Anniversary Dial Brown Strap Watch 5112
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Anniversary Dial Brown Strap Watch 5112. Manual winding movement
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Chocolate Brown Dial Steel Rose Gold Ladies Watch 279171
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Chocolate Brown Dial Steel Rose Gold Ladies Watch 279171. Officially certified
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Yachtmaster 40 Rose Gold Steel Brown Dial Mens Watch 116621
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster 40 Rose Gold Steel Brown Dial Mens Watch 116621. Officially certified chronometer
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Brown Diamond 18k White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch 31 mm
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
for women has the signature allure. The automatic watch has an 18k white gold bezel, a brown dial
Brown Diamond, White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Cellini Danaos Black Dial White Gold Rose Gold Brown Strap Mens Watch 4233
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Danaos Black Dial White Gold Rose Gold Brown Strap Mens Watch 4233. Manual winding
Rose Gold, White Gold
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k White Gold Brown Dial Unisex Watch 5115 Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k White Gold Brown Dial Unisex Watch 5115 Papers. Manual winding movement
White Gold
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Brown Strap Mens Watch 5112
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Brown Strap Mens Watch 5112. Manual winding
Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini Danaos White and Rose Gold Brown Strap Mens Watch 4233
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Danaos White and Rose Gold Brown Strap Mens Watch 4233. Manual winding movement. 18k
Rose Gold
Rolex Cellini Dual Time Brown Dial Rose Gold Automatic Mens Watch 50525
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Dual Time Brown Dial Rose Gold Automatic Mens Watch 50525. Automatic self-winding
Rose Gold
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Silver Dial Brown Strap Mens Watch 5115
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Silver Dial Brown Strap Mens Watch 5115. Manual winding movement
Yellow Gold, Silver
Rolex Cellini Dual Time Brown Dial Rose Gold Automatic Mens Watch 50525
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Dual Time Brown Dial Rose Gold Automatic Mens Watch 50525. Automatic self-winding
Rose Gold
Rolex Daytona 18K Yellow Gold MOP Dial Brown Strap Mens Watch 116518
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Daytona 18K Yellow Gold MOP Dial Brown Strap Mens Watch 116518. Officially certified
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Brown Strap Vintage Men's Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Brown Strap Vintage Mens Watch 16013. Officially certified
Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675 Chocolate Brown Nipple Dial Yellow Gold Watch, 1978
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Case Size: 40 mm Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Dial Color: Chocolate Brown "Nipple Dial" Hour
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 69178 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brown Dial Auto Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #:69178. Ladies Rolex Datejust in 18k yellow gold on strap. Auto w/ sweep
Rolex Brown Anniversary Diamond Dial 18K White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
18k white gold and stainless steel construction exudes sophistication, while the brown dial with
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Rose Gold Brown Diamond Dial Mens Watch 126301 Unworn
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Rose Gold Brown Diamond Dial Mens Watch 126301 Unworn. Officially certified
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Chocolate Brown Dial Steel Rose Gold Ladies Watch 279171 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Chocolate Brown Dial Steel Rose Gold Ladies Watch 279171 Box Card. Officially
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Chocolate Brown Dial Steel Rose Gold Ladies Watch 279171 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Chocolate Brown Dial Steel Rose Gold Ladies Watch 279171 Box Card. Officially
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Yachtmaster 40 Rose Gold Steel Brown Dial Mens Watch 116621 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster 40 Rose Gold Steel Brown Dial Mens Watch 116621 Box Card. Officially certified
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Yachtmaster 40 Rose Gold Steel Brown Dial Mens Watch 116621 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster 40 Rose Gold Steel Brown Dial Mens Watch 116621 Box Card. Officially certified
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Cellini Danaos White and Rose Gold Brown Strap Men's Watch 4233
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Danaos White and Rose Gold Brown Strap Mens Watch 4233. Manual winding movement. 18k
Rolex President Day-Date Vintage Yellow Gold Brown Strap Men's Watch 1803
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex President Day-Date Vintage Yellow Gold Brown Strap Mens Watch 1803. Officially certified
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Brown Strap Men's Watch 5115 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Brown Strap Mens Watch 5115 Box Card. Manual winding movement
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 2 piece silk skirt and top set in a pink and yellow flower print from John Galliano for Christian Dior. The top has adjustable functional pink lacing at the center fron...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Commanding in presence and refined in detail, The Imperial Light solitaire signet ring is a masterclass in contemporary opulence. At its heart gleams a breathtaking 3-carat natural r...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 34.00 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Please inquire for more images, certificates, and details. Zoom meetings...
Yellow Diamond
Denim with butterfly embroideries and stitches DOLCE & GABBANA
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Denim with butterfly embroideries and stitches.Branded button, buttonhole and zip closure on the top middle front. Pocket on both side + 2 pockets on the back. Belt-loop. SIZE 42 / L
Rare GUCCI Iconic Golden GG Monogram Beaded Bag Purse with Bamboo Handles
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A limited edition bag by Gucci From the early 2000s years A signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Beautiful beaded Gucci bag in golden color Gucci Bamboo design handles and closu...
$1,295
Size: US 4, GB 30, I 38, F 36, D 32
Christian Lacroix Vintage Strapless Floral Print Mini Dress with Raffia, 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage Christian Lacroix strapless mini dress with a floral print and black raffia embroidered lace. Sexy iconic Lacroix! Fully lined with zip closure. The marked size is...
$2,450
Size: IT 42 (US 6 / UK 10 / FR 38)
Gucci By Tom Ford Runway Bodycon Halterneck G Buckle Dress, Spring-Summer 1998
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Geneva, CH
When I sourced this Spring-Summer 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford runway dress, the owner told me how much she loved it. With a big smile, she added that it was now time to let someone else b...
$5,597Sale Price|20% Off
Size: IT40
VALENTINO BOUTIQUE Vintage Floral Beaded Black Silk Gown Ruffle Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Boutique Vintage 100% silk Jet black silk with beautiful beads, sequins, and threading to create a romantic floral cascading pattern Double v-neck front and back with delic...
$56,397
H 8.27 in W 9.26 in D 4.73 in
Hermès Birkin Cargo 25 Noir/Black Canvas Swift Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin Cargo 25 in noir and canvas swift leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set. Stamp U (2022)
Hermes Sunset Rainbow Sellier Birkin 35 Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare, limited edition Hermes 35 Birkin Sellier bag featured in Sunset Rainbow. This exquisite bag is a collectors treasures and very rare to market in new, never...
Versace Silk Halter Dress with Embroidery
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous fine stretch silk halter dress from Versace with a colorful pink lily print on a turquoise background. The halter neck and bust area are comprised of intricate silk cord f...
Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cashmere blend mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frames the face beautifull...
Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Manfred Thierry Mugler distilled the drama of midnight velvet and the intrigue of bare skin into this impossibly rare devoré cocktail dress: a piece that feels less like clothing and...
$3,912Sale Price|20% Off
CHRISTIAN DIOR Saddle Limited Edition black colourful ethnic beads shoulder bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR Saddle Limited Edition black colourful ethnic beads shoulder bag Reference: AAWC/A00945 Brand: Dior Model: Saddle Collection: Limited Edition Material: Leather, Metal ...
Dior 30 Montaigne Bar Jacket Off-White Ecru Plumetis Tulle Skirt Set FR38
By Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The 30 Montaigne Bar jacket and plumetis tulle skirt represent the most iconic ensemble in the history of Dior - a timeless symbol of femininity, structure, and grace. First introduc...
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.
Find vintage Rolex watches, bracelets and more on 1stDibs.
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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The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
If you think this looks like the Rolex Kermit, you're correct.
This model was designed for lefties.
Learn the devious techniques that counterfeiters use to sell inauthentic pieces at authentic prices. Of course, you don't have to worry about that on 1stDibs, where every seller of Rolex watches is highly vetted.
From understanding the models to choosing among vintage, pre-owned and new watches, here’s our expert advice on finding the best Rolex for you.
As the cache goes on display at London’s Design Museum, we speak to its enigmatic owner about some of his rarest acquisitions.
These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.