Tudor Submariner Date ref 94110 (aka the Snowflake). Rolex Crown/Bracelet, 1982
By Tudor
Located in Canterbury, England
This Tudor Snowflake with 9*** serial number distinguishes itself by its completeness, it comprises inner box, photocopy of the original sales receipt dated 1982, alongside the open ...
Rolex Datejust Mid-Size 31mm Diamond Bezel & Dial 178384
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Presented in mint condition, it comes complete with a Rolex box, green swing tag, Rolex warranty card, original sales receipt dated April 2019 and a one-year warran
Diamond, Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm 126200 Mint Green Dial Steel 2023 Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Circa 2023, Rolex warranty receipt dated 05/2025 (watch remains under Rolex warranty; card lost, but warranty receipt included), 7-inch bracelet, 9.5/10 condition.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oysterquartz Day-date ref 19018 / 19018N, 18ct yellow gold, B&P's, 1987.
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Included is inner and outer box, the original papers are not present however this Day Date Oysterquartz benefits from a significant amount of paperwork comprising redacted receipt fo...
Rolex Submariner Date 41mm 126610LN
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The Oyster bracelet is equipped with the Oysterlock folding clasp which features the Glidelock extension system. Comes compete with a Rolex box, Rolex swing tags, original sales rec...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 116518
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Pre-owned with Rolex box and original sales receipt .
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18238
By Rolex
Located in Cape May, NJ
Rolex Presidential Composition: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Case and Bracelet Model: 18238 Bezel: 36mm Sapphire Crystal L Serial Number Circa 1990 Handmade Swiss Automatic Movement ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Wristwatch, Salmon Pink dial, Jubiliee Bracelet, Yr 2000.
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Neither box nor papers are present, included is a Rolex service pouch and sales receipt from RSC UK from 2006 which we understand was a service for this watch, however the serial is ...
Rolex Stainless Steel Diamond Dial Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3337 Model: 115234 Serial: M59**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Condition Notes: Rolex service receipt 20th January 2012 Age: 24th January 2009 Case Diameter: 34 mm Case ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust, Ref 179173, Diamond Dial, Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our example is presented in excellent unpolished condition with light signs of use from new, and is a one owner complete set comprising inner and outer box, two swing tags (one with ...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Classic & Vintage Rolex Lady Datejust Ref 69174, Jubilee Strap, Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Presented in excellent condition for its age, our ladies Datejust comes complete with inner and outer box, and significant history, comprising the original warranty papers dated May ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT Master Wristwatch ref 16700. Box & Papers. Tritium Dialled. Yr 1998.
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Included is a significant amount of provenance: inner and outer box, green wallet, Your Rolex Oyster booklet, GMT Master booklet, calendar 1998/9, translation booklet, warranty paper...
Rolex GMT Master "Pepsi" / "Pan am, Box & Papers, Year 1971, Super Provenance..
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Included with this GMT Master 1675 is inner and outer box, Your Rolex Oyster booklet, Rolex GMT Master booklet, chronometer swing tag, Important Reminder tag (wind your watch), Rolex...
Rolex Air-King Ref 5500 Wristwatch, Silver Dial, Oyster Bracelet, B&P's, 1987
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Included is its inner and outer box with 5500 sticker, 1988/9 calendar, Your Rolex Oyster booklet, Rolex service receipt dated 1994, delivered to London UK, warranty papers stamped L...
Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi Dial 16710 Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The watch comes with original presentation box, Gearys/Rolex receipt for service.
Stainless Steel, Steel
Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies Rolex 2611 Mechanical Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Manual Windup mechanism. Comes with Rolex Service Pouch and Last Service by Rolex in 2017 Receipt.
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Stainless Steel GMT with Original Papers, Receipt
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel GMT Master, Ref. 1675, serial 1.7 million, with original large parchment Chronometer Certificate, Rolex warrantee booklet with perforated serial number warrante...
Rolex GMT-Master II "Coke" 40mm 16710
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Complete with original sales receipt, Mayors appraisal, Rolex service papers from 12/2013, box and papers.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona 116520 Men's Stainless Steel Chronograph Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007574 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Daytona Model Variant: Model Number: 116520 Age: 05-02-2004 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box, Manuals, & Original Purchase Re...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Black Onyx Datejust Automatic Wristwatch with Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch Factory Black Onyx Stone Dial 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel 36mm in size Rolex Calibre Base 3035 Automatic Movement Sapphir...
Onyx, 18k Gold
Rolex stainless steel Daytona chronograph Wristwatch Ref 6240 circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex. A Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch Model: Oyster Cosmograph Reference: 6240 Circa: 1966 Cal. 72B mechanical movement, 17 jewels, black matte dial, applied ba...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31 77080 Ladies Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: W007875 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Model Variant: 31 Model Number: 77080 Age: 25-10-2002 Gender: Ladies Complete With: Rolex Box, Manuals, Original...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Submariner Self-Winding Wristwatch Ref 116618N
Located in West Hollywood, CA
In super minty condition complete with box, booklets, papers, and new purchase sales receipt from Rolex AD. Like all our watches, this classic model has been impeccably serviced ...
18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 Oystersteel Green Dial
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The watch is brand new comes with full set with box and warranty card. The watch does not come with the white serial tag or the bezel protector. The stickers were removed at the time...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$23,000
W 1.42 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Day-Date 18248 18K Gold Presidential Bark, Diamond Dial Watch c.1991
By Rolex
Located in Ocala, FL
Crafted in 1991, this Rolex Day-Date reference 18248 is an iconic expression of luxury, fashioned entirely in solid 18-karat yellow gold and fitted with the renowned President bracel...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Yellow Gold John Mayer Green Dial Mens Watch 116508
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Daytona Yellow Gold John Mayer Green Men's Watch 116508. Chronometer automatic self-winding movement. 18K yellow gold Oyster case 40.0 mm in diameter. Screwed-down case back, b...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.5 in L 1.5 in
Girard Perregaux Vintage 1966 18K White Gold 38 mm Case With Diamonds Bezel.
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
Girard Perregaux Vintage 1966 gent's watch, Model # 49525D53A1A1-BK6A. 18kt white gold 38mm case with 18k white gold crown. 18k white gold bezel set with diamonds in a single row. Si...
Diamond, White Gold
$9,245
H 1.62 in W 1.4 in
1918 Longines Tiffany & Co. Caliber 13.33 Mens World War I Military Chronograph
By Longines
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Sterling Silver
$24,495
W 1.38 in L 1.58 in
1950's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Ref. 2532 "Grande" Calatrava Watch - 18K Gold
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
18k Gold
1955 Patek Philippe Vintage Ladies Fancy Lug Watch - 18K Gold & Diamonds
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 1601 Serpico y Laino Dial Circa 1962
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional vintage circa 1962 Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 is a highly collectible example distinguished by its rare double-signed Serpico y Laino dial. Originally retailed by the ...
Stainless Steel
$10,100
Dm 1.38 in L 1.5 in
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold 150th Anniversary Edition Cougar Chronograph Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
This exceptional Cartier 150th Anniversary Edition Cougar Chronograph wristwatch is crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold, celebrating the maison's rich heritage with a sophisticated ...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$19,600Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.79 in L 1.58 in
Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" Mens Watch 18k Gold Manual
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Pre-owned 18K gold Patek Philippe 425J "Tegolino" manual watch, circa 1940. Complete with original Patek Philippe box. All case and movement parts original Patek Philippe. Movement i...
18k Gold
Rare Patek Philippe 5050R 18K Pink Gold Retrograde Perpetual Calendar Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Patek Philippe 5050R Retrograde Perpetual Calendar 18K rose gold case with an 18K rose gold tang buckle Case in excellent condition with clear and bold hallmarks Baton Nume...
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 16014 Blue Vignette Diamond Dial 36mm Steel White Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust reference 16014 in stainless steel with a fixed 18k white gold fluted bezel, the combination Rolex calls white Rolesor. The 36mm three-body Oyster cas...
Stainless Steel
Rolex 1.20 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold President Mens Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
This distinguished Rolex President men's wristwatch is crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold and features a brilliant diamond-set white dial with Roman numerals and after market diamo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$180,895
W 1.58 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Day-Date President 40 Platinum Ice-Blue Roman Dial Men Watch 228236
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in mint condition. Comes with the original box and papers. 5-year warranty. * Free Shipping within the USA * Five-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a ful...
Platinum
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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