Rolex Vintage Explorer Honeycomb Dial 6298
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage 36mm stainless steel Rolex Explorer. Features a silver "honeycomb" dial with applied hour
Stainless Steel
Rolex 34mm Oysterdate Precision 6294 Two Tone Honeycomb Bowtie Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
This Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6294 features a striking Honeycomb Bowtie two-tone dial, paired
Gold Plate
Rolex 1950s Yellow Gold Honeycomb Precision Tear Drop Lugs Wristwatch 4514
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 34mm 18k Yellow Gold Tear Drop Lugs Gents Wristwatch, honeycomb dial with applied 18k yellow gold
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,680Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6084 Mens 1950s 34mm Automatic Bubble Back RA715
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
honeycomb Rolex signed dial, applied dagger index hour markers, minute and hour hands, sweeping central
Stainless Steel
$7,280Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6084 Mens 1950s 34mm Automatic Bubble Back RA715B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, unrestored honeycomb Rolex
Stainless Steel
Rare Rolex Explorer Honeycomb Dial 6350
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An extremely rare stainless steel Rolex Explorer. Featuring the highly sought after honeycomb dial
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Precision 9ct Coin Edged Honeycomb Dial
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare vintage Rolex Precision in 9 carat yellow gold. Features a rare silver honeycomb dial with
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX 1950's Honeycomb Dial Stainless Steel Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rolex only offered honeycomb dials in the 1950s and these uniquely textured dials are consistently
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Precision Wristwatch with Honeycomb Dial Ref 9083
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rolex rare stainless steel Ref. 9083 Precision wristwatch with original integral bracelet. Circa
Stainless Steel
Rolex Day Date Yellow Gold Honeycomb Dial Watch 18048
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
This bejeweled Rolex Day-Date Yellow Gold Honeycomb Dial Watch 18048, circa 1984, is a rare
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX Super Rare Oyster Perpetual with Black Honeycomb Dial
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This is why we love vintage Rolex! Perhaps only a collector will truly appreciate all the unique
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Yellow Gold Honeycomb Dial Ref 6084 with Original Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rare Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Ref. 6084, fitted with a gorgeous ivory-colored honeycomb dial and
ROLEX 1950's Honeycomb Dial & Stainless Steel "Rite TIme" Date
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This OysterDate Automatic "Rite Time" is from 1954, featuring a vintage honeycomb dial with gold
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ladies 6509 • 14K Yellow Gold • Honeycomb Dial
By Rolex
Located in Media, PA
, nothing has been touched on the dial which collectors desire. Beautiful Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ladies
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 1950s Yellow Gold Honeycomb Precision Tear Drop Lugs Wristwatch 4514
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 34mm 18k Yellow Gold Tear Drop Lugs Gents Wristwatch, honeycomb dial with applied 18k yellow gold
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
ROLEX Rare Steel and Gold Explorer with Honeycomb Dial Ref. 6229
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An unusual stainless steel and yellow gold Rolex Explorer, circa 1956, with a gorgeous ivory
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Explorer White Creamy Honeycomb Dial 5501 Steel Manual Watch, 1958
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 5501 Year: 1958 Serial number: 36xxxx Reference: OT1625 Case: 34mm
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex 1950s Ladies Gold Wrist Watch with Honeycomb Star Dial and Original Box
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa early 1950s Rolex Reference 4810 Ladies Wrist Watch, 15 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case, 17
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust Holes 18 Karat Yellow Gold Steel Honeycomb Dial Men’s Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
missing from it, fit 6.75 inches wrist. Watch has clean hands, clean rare honeycomb dial and sharp fluted
1950's Honeycomb Dial Explorer
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Stainless Steel Honeycomb Dial Explorer by Rolex -1st Explorer Model Ref. 6350 -Rare
Stainless Steel
Honeycomb Dial Explorer circa 1953
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A Stainless Steel Honey Comb Dial 1950's Explorer by Rolex - 1st Explorer with Honey Comb Dial
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Speedking Manual Red Depth Honeycomb Dial 6420, 1955's
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
captivating 30mm Rolex Oyster featuring a unique white honeycomb dial Ref:6420, enhanced by a striking red
Steel
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's with Original Bracelet
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 4217-10 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23mm X Widt...
Gold
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Patek Philippe 3520D 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Patek Philippe 3520D is an elegant timepiece that exemplifies luxury and craftsmanship. It features a 32mm case made of 18K yellow gold, paired with a distinctive hobnail bezel t...
18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,058
H 1.54 in W 1.38 in
Omega Constellation Automatic Wristwatch, Cal.564, 35 mm, Ref 168.009 168.017
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Omega Constellation Automatic Wristwatch, Caliber 564, Diameter 35 mm Ref. number: 168.009 / 168.017 Movement: Automatic, Caliber omega 564 Functions: Hours, minutes, central seco...
18k Gold
Omega 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Dress Wrist Watch with Box
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Bold, all in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, this sleek Omega Men's Dress Wrist Watch evokes the revered elegance and style of its era. Circa mid 1960's, this retro Omega beauty has an Swiss a...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies ROLEX 2649 Precision Cocktail Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1970s. 1400 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 2649. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism. Leather Band...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1953
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 9168 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm "Lug Tip to Lug ...
14k Gold
$7,750
H 0.19 in W 1.26 in
Ultra-Thin Classic Gold Audemars-Piguet Mens Watch with Brown Crocodile Strap
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This handsome, vintage 18K yellow gold Audemars-Piguet wristwatch is positively elegant. Crafted during the mid-20th Century, this iteration is among the very thinnest produced durin...
Gold, 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
Gorgeous 14K Yellow Gold Cartier For Concord Manual Winding
By Cartier
Located in Media, PA
This is a fantastic 14 karat yellow gold Cartier watch but the movement is by Concord. Watch is manual winding and it works perfectly fine and runs well. I don't believe it is perfec...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin Vintage Dress Watch Fancy Lugs Yellow Gold
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage men's dress wristwatch in yellow gold by Vacheron Constantin. Featuring a silver dial with a small seconds display at 6 o'clock and fancy lugs. Fitted with plastic glass, a...
Yellow Gold
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold "President" Day-Date circa
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Day-Date / Reference 1803 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1974 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm "Lug Tip to Lug...
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
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold 18K Wristwatch 1960S
By Patek Philippe
Located in Geneva, CH
Patek Philippe Wristwatch ref. 3503/5 in 18K Gold. CIRCA: 1967 CASE NUMBER: 2650836 MOVEMENT NUMBER: 1137844 REF.: 3503 CASE MATERIAL: 18K yellow gold CASE DIMENSIONS: 30.9 mm wide ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Date Yellow Gold 15238
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 34mm Date by Rolex in yellow gold. Features a champagne dial, complemented by a yellow gold fluted bezel. The yellow gold Oyster bracelet is equipped with a deployant clasp, also i...
Yellow 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 wristwatch. Featuring well aged champagne dial with applied dagger-style hour markers. Com...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
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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