Vintage 1974 Rolex Day-Date 1803 Yellow Gold Auto Silver Dial 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
and should be understood as such. The original Rolex gold buckle is present of era. The movement has
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1974 Rolex Day-Date 1803 Yellow Gold Auto Silver Dial 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
and should be understood as such. The original Rolex gold buckle is present of era. The movement has
Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date Gold 18238
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
yellow gold pin buckle. Powered by an automatic movement, this timepiece is in excellent condition and
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Vintage Precision Chameleon Yellow Gold 8788
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
wind movement. Presented on a pink Rolex leather strap equipped with a gold plated Rolex pin buckle
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Rare Vintage Precision Yellow Gold 36mm 8896
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
movement and a brown generic leather strap equipped with a gold plated Rolex pin buckle. The watch comes
18k Gold
Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Strap Model Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
seconds hand. New deBeer Brown Crocodile strap with Rolex Gold filled Buckle. Watch length 8 1/4 inches
14k Gold
Rolex 4431A Chronometer 18K Yellow Gold Fancy Lug Vintage Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
and a gold-plated Rolex buckle, it's important to note that both are aftermarket additions, which
18k Gold
Rolex 1957 Ref 1500 Yellow Gold Self Winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
original Rolex Gold plate buckle. A very nice clean example of the 1950s Date Rolex, unpolished, sharp
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX CELLINI Vintage Ladies Ref. 6691 18K Gold & Factory Diamond Watch
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
brand new aftermarket leather strap and the watch's original 18K white gold Rolex deployment buckle done
White Gold
Rolex Explorer Date 5701
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage stainless steel and yellow gold Rolex Explorer Date ref. 5701 automatic movement
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 18k White Gold Men's Watch on Leather Strap Band 116189
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust 18k White Gold Men's Watch on Leather Strap Band 116189 - Automatic winding, 31
White Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer BubbleBack 14K Yellow Gold Dial Ref. #3131
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Genuine Lizard 17 mm with Rolex Gold Plated Buckle Water resistant: No Accessories: No. No original box
Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini 3643 18k Gold 23mm 1960s Ladies Manual Wind Dress Watch RA637
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Watch is all original. Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap with gold plated Rolex buckle. Timeless
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 34mm 14k Solid Gold Mens 1970s Automatic RA692
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and gold-plated buckle, in very good vintage condition. A luxurious classic, solid 14k gold Rolex
14k Gold
Vintage Rolex Cellini Ref 4233 2000s Manual Wind Black Arabic Numeral Dial 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
gold Rolex tang buckle. All parts including the dial, crown, movement, and caseback are original
Vintage OP Ref 6085 Brock & Co Cream Dial Automatic 34mm Major Harold Collins Sp
Located in New York, NY
leather strap and matching gold Rolex buckle. It is the example that was presented to Major Harold Collins
ROLEX Yellow Gold Precision Wristwatch ref.8940, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Verona, IT
movement. Leather strap with yellow gold Rolex buckle.
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Zephyr Automatic Wristwatch, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
. Includes Factory Rolex Yellow Gold Vintage Buckle Small Ding on case back of watch from use and wear
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Zephyr Automatic Wristwatch, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
cannot be shipped overseas. Includes Factory Rolex Yellow Gold Vintage Buckle Small Ding on case back of
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1600
By Rolex
Located in Westlake Village, CA
its very original leather strap all dried up, and its Rolex gold filled buckle all tarnished. It’s
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
ROLEX Pink Gold 'Coin-Edge' Chronograph Ref. 4062
By Rolex
Located in New York City, NY
: Black Strap and Gold Rolex Buckle
Rolex Yellow Gold Triple-Calendar Chronograph Dato-Compax Wristwatch Ref 6036
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
42.5 mm Movement: Manual-Wind, 17 Jewels, Cal. 72C Band: Original Rolex Lizard and Gold Rolex Buckle
18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Precision 5059 Men's Vintage Two-Tone Watch with Patina Dial
By Rolex
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Diameter Black Leather Aftermarket Band w/ 18k Yellow Gold Rolex Buckle Total Length = 8.75" Largest Wrist
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
25x32mm and brown leather strap with gold plated Rolex buckle. Revised by our watchmaker and guaranteed
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s White Gold Rolex Buckle Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This rare reference #8209 is an uncommon find, however in white gold the watch represents an
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Lady's Rare Yellow Gold Buckle Bracelet Watch circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rare, collectable, fashionable and elegant, this 18k yellow gold lady's bracelet watch is a special
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Octagonal Vintage Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 33 mm vintage Oyster Octagonal by Rolex in 18k yellow gold which is quite rare to come across
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini Yellow Gold 5112/8
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
strap which is equipped with a yellow gold Rolex pin buckle. In excellent condition, comes with our
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
movement and a generic brown leather strap equipped with a Rolex yellow gold pin buckle. This antique
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Precision Vintage Yellow Gold 30016 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 9k yellow gold vintage 31mm Precision by Rolex, featuring its original silver dial with a small
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 1960s Automatic Gold Filled Large Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Hands a sweep seconds Hand. Original Brown Lizard Strap and Original Rolex Emblem Gold Filled Buckle
Gold-filled
Vintage Rolex Precision Rolex Precision 12868
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
exceptionally well – and we guarantee that. Complete with a new strap and the original Rolex yellow gold buckle
Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Cellini Wristwatch Ref 5116/8
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
18Kt yellow gold Rolex buckle. Two-body, solid, polished, inclined lugs, stepped bezel, snap-on case
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1983 Rolex Datejust 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in South Pasadena, CA
. MEASUREMENT: 36mm. STRAP: Crocodile Leather strap (not Rolex) with original Rolex 18k yellow gold buckle tang
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Precision Manual Wristwatch Ref 9004
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Precision 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 9004 - Manual winding, 17 jewels, acrylic crystal. 18k
Yellow Gold
Rolex Vintage Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback Rose Gold 3065
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
an original Rolex 18ct rose gold pin buckle. This timepiece comes with our presentation box, our
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Lady Datejust 1968 18ct Yellow Gold Automatic
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
a new old stock brown alligator Rolex strap with a gold-plated Rolex buckle, both in exceptional
Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini Ref 4113 Mechanical Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Lizard Strap with original Gold Plate Rolex Buckle. Recently serviced and comes with a one year warranty.
18k Gold
Rare Antique Rolex Asymmetric Prince Yellow Gold 3362
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
with a 9k yellow gold case and bezel . Fitted with a generic brown leather strap and a Rolex gold
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Presentation Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
seconds hand. Brown Lizard Strap with Gold Plate Rolex Buckle. The back of the watch is engraved with a
14k Gold
Rolex 1940s Yellow Gold Automatic Bubble Back Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1948 Rolex Bubble Back Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. 3 Piece 14K Yellow Gold case with smooth Bezel
14k Gold
ROLEX Rare Lady's Three-Color Gold Precision Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Unusual high design ladies three-color gold Rolex with "buckle" motif clasp. The bracelet
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 9k Yellow Gold 6564 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
with a Rolex gold plated pin buckle. Fitted with plastic glass and a self-winding automatic movement
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 1970s Ref 1503 Gold Automatic "Date" Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa mid 1970s Rolex "Date" Reference 1503 Wrist Watch, 14k Yellow Gold 3 Piece Oyster case with
Gold, 14k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Cellini Classic Manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
strap band with 18k yellow gold Rolex buckle. Pre-owned with box and book.
Rolex Yellow Gold Thunderbird Turnograph Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1625
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Thunderbird Turnograph Men's Watch 1625 - Automatic winding; acrylic
Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Thunderbird Turnograph Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1625
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Thunderbird Turnograph Men's Watch 1625 - Automatic winding; acrylic
Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini Danaos White and Rose Gold Wristwatch with Strap
By Rolex
Located in Greenwich, CT
with 18K white gold Rolex Tang buckle. This watch has slight traces of usage on the case and comes with
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Rolex Cellini 18k White Gold Men's Watch 5116
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
dial. Black Rolex band with Rolex white gold tang buckle. Pre-owned with custom box
ROLEX 18K Gold Self-Winding Wristwatch With Sweep Centre Seconds
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
18kt gold Rolex buckle. Diameter 34 mm
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 16248 'Bark'. 18K Yellow Gold, Box & Papers. Vintage.
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Rousseau leather strap and 18k yellow gold Rolex tang buckle, we consider it having been supplied on
Yellow Gold
Vintage Ladies Rolex Wristwatch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage ladies Rolex wristwatch in 18k yellow gold Circa 1960's Reference Number: J3834 Gender
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Square Bubble Back Wristwatch Ref 4643
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
18k gold case with stepped sides. Movement size AR. 18k Rolex buckle. Beautiful gold tone Rolex dial
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 1675
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Gold Rolex, emblem on buckle Dial: Rolex matt brown with original brown and gold bezel Outside case
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Ovettone Wristwatch Ref 6105 circa 1957
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
"Officially" on dial and all red date markers . 18k yellow gold Rolex buckle. Circa 1957. Very rare
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
mm). Ivory dial. Brown Rolex strap with Rolex 18K Yellow gold tang buckle . Pre-owned with custom box
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
mm). Cream jubilee dial with Roman numerals. Brown Rolex strap band with 18k yellow gold Rolex buckle
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
mm). Cream jubilee dial with Roman numerals. Brown Rolex strap band with 18k yellow gold Rolex buckle
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
President bracelet with gold buckle. Pre-owned with Rolex Travel Box.
Men's White Gold Rolex President Day-Date Watch 18239
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
dial. New Black Rolex band with 18K White gold Rolex tang buckle. Pre-owned Rolex Travel Box and book.
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
President bracelet with gold buckle. Pre-owned with Rolex Travel Box.
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
mm). Jubilee cream dial with gold Roman numerals. Burgundy strap with Rolex 18k Yellow gold buckle
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
mm). Grey dial with Roman numerals . Black strap band with 18k yellow gold Rolex buckle. Pre-owned
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115 - Manual winding. 18k yellow gold case (32
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 1803
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 1803 - Automatic winding; non-quickset, Acrylic
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115 - Manual winding. 18k yellow gold case (32
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k White Gold Men's Watch 5115
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
diameter). Creme Jubilee dial. Genuine alligator leather strap with 18k white gold Rolex buckle. Pre-owned
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115 - Manual winding. 18k yellow gold case (32
Rolex 1970 Near Mint Unworn Automatic Gold Filled cased Presentation Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Lizard Strap with Gold Filled Rolex Buckle. Original Hang tag, Guarantee booklet inner and outer boxes
Gold-filled
Rolex Sky-Dweller Men's 18k White Gold Annual Calendar GMT Watch 326139
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Sky-Dweller Men's 18k White Gold Annual Calendar GMT Watch 326139 - Automatic winding
White Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Black Dial With Dauphine Hands Wristwatch Ref. 1601
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Chronometer wristwatch with date and a 18kt gold Rolex buckle. Dial, case and movement signed. Diameter 36
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Very Flat "Officially Certified" 18K Yellow Gold Ref. # 6512 "Rare"
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
: 33 mm Strap / Band: New Crocodile 19 mm with Rolex Gold Plated Buckle Water resistant: No Accessories
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini 18k White Gold Men's Watch Black Dial 4243
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
white gold Rolex buckle. Pre-owned with Rolex box.
Cartier 18Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Styled Watch with Original Buckle from 1930's
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Paris STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Square METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 20mm MOVEMENT / ...
Cartier Yellow Gold Santos Galbee Ladies Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful Santos de Cartier all original 18k yellow gold ladies 1606 Quartz wristwatch with parchment dial and roman numerals hour markers and blue steel hands. Minute markers on th...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Paris Centure Collection Wrist Watch, 18k Yellow Gold 27 X 27 M.M. 2 Piece stepped case. 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind movement. White Dial with Black Roman nu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 from 1978
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 Gender: Mens Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatches Reference: 18038 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Casual M...
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Américaine Automatic 18 Karat Gold Ref. 1725
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, DE
Cartier Tank Américaine Automatic 18 Karat Gold Ref. 1725 Including certificate of authenticity. The glass would need to be replaced. We can offer you this service upon request.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1981 Rolex Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Watch 6917 Jubilee Band 26mm #20298
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1981 Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Rolex Model: 6917 Serial: 6773423 This Rolex ladies Datejust is set in 18K yellow gold. 41.7 dwt / 64.85 g Jubilee band with deployment clasp. Fits up...
18k Gold
Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. #2604 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. # 2604, 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to be...
18k Gold
1940s Rolex Unisex Manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This is a 1940s 14ct yellow gold unisex Rolex Chronometer watch. The dial is an off-white colour with rose gold hands and roman numeral indices at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock. The watch f...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Ebel 18k Yellow Gold Wrist Watch
By Ebel
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This is a beautiful ladies wrist watch by Ebel. The case and fancy link band is crafted from 18k yellow gold, white face. Gold tone hands wit Swiss quartz battery.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Louis Cartier Classic Tank, Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier, Louis Cartier, Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 24 X 18 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, quartz movement, white dial with Black Roman numerals, Sapphire crown. 1/2 in...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Vintage Calatrava Retailed By Asprey 2557
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava crafted in 18k yellow gold, reference 2557, retailed by Asprey circa 1956. The silver dial is double-signed, with “Asprey” at 6 o’clock within the ...
18k Gold
Cartier Mid Size Tank Obus Ref. 1630 Yellow Gold and Diamonds Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Tank Obus Reference 1630 Wrist Watch, 18K Yellow Gold 30 X 25 MM water resistant 2 piece case with 2 rows of Factory set Diamonds totaling approximately 2 carats...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ref. 3435
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ref. 3435 27-460 - Automatic winding. Calatrava. 18k yellow gold case with smooth bezel (32mm diameter) Original PP embossed crow...
$21,500
H 1.18 in W 1.22 in Dm 9 in L 9 in
CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An automatique Ceinture large wrist-watch designed by Cartier. This is the rare large model of the Ceinture automatique wristwatch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of C...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$2,626
H 0.95 in W 0.95 in Dm 0.95 in
Hermès Montre Sellier PM Steel Sellier Watch with new Sakura Pink Bracelet Herme
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Sellier model watch, PM format, in steel, quartz movement, white dial with Arabic numerals, pale pink leather strap ("Sakura" at Hermès), silver metal buckle (palladium). Diam...
Steel
Cartier Ballon Blanc 18 Karat Gold Diamond Bezel Mother of Pearl Dial Watch
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful Cartier 18K gold wristwatch from Cartier’s Ballon Blanc collection with the most stunning diamond as the focal point! Do not miss out on this timelessly elegant Cartier dia...
Diamond
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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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.