Vintage Rolex Royalite Watch 2280 Circa 1939
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
. Similar watch was found in a Italian Rolex Reference Book. Dial: black/white with gold raised dot numbers
Vintage 1930s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Royalite Watch 2280 Circa 1939
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
. Similar watch was found in a Italian Rolex Reference Book. Dial: black/white with gold raised dot numbers
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer 14K Yellow Gold Ref. # 1002 1974 "Mint Shape"
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Silver Dial Index #s 14K Y.G., Ref. 1002 Description
Yellow Gold
Vintage 10 Carat Diamonds Rolex Style President Link Bracelet 18k
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 10 Carat Diamonds Rolex Style President Bracelet 18k. Heavy weight bracelet weighting 70
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex White Gold Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in Westlake Village, CA
, flawless. Band Suede leather strap by JP Menicucci, Italy. Rolex s/s buckle. Summary: brand, model, ref
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex White Gold Lady President Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6927
By Rolex
Located in Westlake Village, CA
has hardly ever been worn: it’s literally like new. As we like to do with most of our ladies’ Rolex
Diamond, 18k Gold
ROLEX "Stella" Maroon Dial Italian Day-Date
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
ROLEX "Stella" Maroon Dial Italian Day-Date
18k Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Italian Day-Date Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A rare reference, the earliest for the celebrated Day-Date, offered in rose gold with an Italian
Rose Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Italian Day Wheel Wristwatch Ref 6611B
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This would have been among the first examples of a Rolex Day-Date and it has been preserved in
Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner Stainless Steel 116610LN
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Reference: W5315 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Submariner Model Reference: 116610LN Age: 1st July 2011
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Automatic Pink Watch
By Rolex
Located in Roma, IT
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 277200 Diameter 31mm Dial color pink Steel material The watch is
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Stainless Steel Gents 16610
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3526 Model: 16610 Serial: V42**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 1st October 2009 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Movem...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Kermit Stainless Steel Gents 16610LV
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3735 Model: 16610LV Serial: M29**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 15th March 2010 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Mov...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Stainless Steel Gents 16610, 2007
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3946 Model: 16610 Serial: Z98**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 27th January 2007 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box and Guarantee Movement: Au...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Pearlmaster 18 Karat Yellow Gold Women’s 80298
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4423 Age: Rolex Model: Pearlmaster Model Ref: 80298 Age: 16th May 2008 Gender: Women's Box
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Rolex “Malachite Mosaic” Lady Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
, made in Italy for Rolex, is a luxurious woven design that is substantial and beautiful, the mosaic
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex GMT Master II Pepsi Stainless Steel Men's 16710
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Ref: W4674 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: GMT-Master II Model Ref: 16710 Age: 1st March 2006
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Automatic Wristwatch Ref 116610LN, 2016
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4378 Model Number: 116610LN Serial number: 657***** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 19th April 2016 Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals & Guarantee Moveme...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rolesium Stainless Steel Yacht Master Automatic Wristwatch, 2013
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4183 Model Number: 116622 Serial Number: G24***** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 1st April 2013 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box and papers: Box & Guarante...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Automatic Wristwatch Ref 116500LN, 2016
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4316 Model Number: 116500LN Serial number: 079***** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 1st April 2016 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box & Guaran...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rose Gold Daytona Automatic Wristwatch Ref 116515LN, 2017
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4115 Model Number: 116515LN Serial Number: Y50***** Condition: 10 - Unworn condition Age: 1st June 2017 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box And Papers: Box And Guarantee M...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Gmt-Master II Automatic Wristwatch, 2017
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM1255 Model Number: 116718LN Serial Number: 516***** Condition: 10 - Unworn Condition Gender: Gents Age: 19th October 2017 Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box and Guarantee Mo...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Daytona 18 Karat Rose Gold Gents 116515LN, 2014
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3862 Model: 116515LN Serial: 514***** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 1st October 2014 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee M...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 31 18 Karat Yellow Gold 6824
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Reference: W5176 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Date Model Reference: 6824 Age: 2nd
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Daytona Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4315 Model Number: 116503 Serial Number: SD2***** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 16th February 2017 Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box and Guarantee Movement: Automa...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Grape Dial Automatic Wristwatch, 2017
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM1257 Model number: 114300 Serial Number: 0M7***** Condition: 10 - Unworn condition Gender: Gents Age: 1st June 2017 Case Size: 39mm Box and Papers: Box and Guarantee Movemen...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Pearlmaster Datejust Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Sapphire Bezel 69308
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
, sapphire glass, automatic movement, in excellent condition, comes complete with an original Rolex box and
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Sea-Dweller Gents Stainless Steel Black Dial 16600 Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
movement, in excellent condition, comes complete with an original Rolex Box and Punched Papers dated June
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Date Black Dial Green Bezel Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
complete with an original Rolex box and Punched Papers dated April 2006. N.B. This watch is New Old Stock
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel/18 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex 116233
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3678 Model: 116233 Serial: V81**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 16th June 2010 Case Diameter: 36 mm Case Size: 36mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Moveme...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel and 18 Karat White Gold Gents 116264
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4530 Model number: 116264 Serial Number: M66**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Gender: Gents Age: 3rd September 2010 Case Size: 36mm Box and Papers: Box and Guarantee Move...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 14K Gold Ladies Classique Rolex Watch With Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex crown emblem Stamped 14K Italy on clasp Fits a size 7-8 inch wrist Comes with the original box
Diamond, 14k Gold
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Pearlmaster Diamond Bezel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 81315
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM1247 Model Number: 81315 Serial Number: 85J***** Condition: 10 - Unworn condition Age: 24th March 2017 Case Size: 34mm Box and Papers: Box & Guarantee Movement: Automatic...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Daytona Everose Automatic Wristwatch Ref 116505, 2014
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4247 Model Number:116505 Serial Number: R62***** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Gender: Ladies Age: 1st December 2014 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box and papers:...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Yacht-Master II Automatic Wristwatch Ref 116688, 2012
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4108 Model Number: 116688 Serial Number: G33**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 1st October 2012 Case Diameter: 44 mm Case Size: 44mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals, and...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date II 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gents 218238, 2015
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3955 Model: 218238 Serial: 5ON***** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 1st January 2015 Case Diameter: 41 mm Case Size: 41mm Box and Papers: Box and Guarantee Movement: Au...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Gmt-Master II Automatic Wristwatch, 2007
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4364 Model Number: 116713LN Serial number: Z56**** Condition: 8 - Good condition Age: 27th March 2007 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals, And Gua...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Daytona Automatic Wristwatch Ref 116523, 2009
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM1202 Model Number: 116523 Serial Number: V55**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 1st March 2009 Case Size: 40mm Box and papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Movement: ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Ladies Yellow Gold Silver Dial Diamond Bezel B&P 179138
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
, automatic movement, in excellent condition, comes complete with a Rolex box and Punched Papers dated April
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Rolex Rose Gold Day-Date Chocolate Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 228235, 2017
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM1254 Model Number: 228235 Serial Number: FD2***** Condition: 10 - Unworn condition Age: 12th July 2017 Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box and Guarantee Movement: Automatic C...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Submariner Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gents 116613LB, 2011
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3903 Model: 116613LB Serial: Z39***** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 21st December 2011 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarante...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master II Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Gold Gents 116713LN, 2014
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3861 Model: 116713LN Serial: 907***** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 1st February 2014 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Style Jubilee Link Bracelet Italy 18 Karat
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Style Jubilee Link Bracelet Italy 18k. The bracelet is stamped Italy 750 for gold
18k Gold
Italian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Rolex Link Style Necklace with Diamond Clasp
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A heavy and beautifully made Italian, 14 karat yellow gold necklace crafted from 'Rolex style
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Link Brushed Satin Finish Choker Collar Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
This beautiful necklace weighs 54.8 grams and is 16". Preowned like new. Stamped "14K" "Italy".
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Precision Super Balance Wristwatch Ref 3667
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Case thickness: 7.85mm Band: New Louisiana farm Alligator Italy / 18k Rolex buckle - minor showcase
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust II Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men’s 126303
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4425 Model: Rolex Manufacturer: Datejust II Model Ref: 126303 Age: 30th December 2016 Gender
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Cellini Series Manual Winding Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is the dress model for Rolex, Cellini being the Italian
Rolex Day Date Gold Rare Slate Chocolate Factory Diamond Dial & Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Stella dials were destroyed years ago by Rolex as being commercially unviable. Italian collectors, known
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Panerai Marina Militare made by Rolex circa 1950s
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a very rare Panerai made for the Italian navy in the 1940s. The watch was made by Rolex
2012 Rolex Datejust Hercules Custom Other 116201 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 2012 Rolex Datejust Hercules Custom Other 116201 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box
Other
2012 Rolex Datejust Hercules Custom Other 116201 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 2012 Rolex Datejust Hercules Custom Other 116201 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box
Other
2005 Rolex Submariner Kermit Stainless Steel 16610LV Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 2005 Rolex Submariner Kermit Stainless Steel 16610LV Wristwatch * *Complete with
Stainless Steel
2010 Rolex Datejust Steel & Yellow Gold 116233 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 2010 Rolex Datejust Steel & Yellow Gold 116233 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Blue Oystersteel Datejust M126300-0017 Women's Wristwatch 41 mm
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Rolex Datejust M126300-0017 is an elegant and luxurious women's wristwatch. It features a
Rolex Champagne Diamonds 18K Datejust 69173 Women's Wristwatch 26 mm
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Datejust is one of the most recognized and coveted watches from the house of Rolex. It has a
Rolex Champagne Stainless Steel Datejust 69174 Women's Wristwatch 26 mm
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This beautiful Rolex Datejust for women will be a fine investment. Crafted using stainless steel
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Grey Stainless Steel Datejust 126300 Men's Wristwatch 41 mm
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Datejust is one of the most recognized and coveted watches from the house of Rolex. It has a
Rolex White Oystersteel Milgauss M116400-0002 Men's Wristwatch 40 mm
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
no mistaking the Milgauss for anything else. This Rolex watch was first designed in 1956 as a
Rolex Black Oystersteel Milgauss M116400GV-0001 Men's Wristwatch 40 mm
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
overall clean aesthetic, there's no mistaking the Milgauss for anything else. This Rolex watch was first
2005 Rolex Datejust Steel and Yellow Gold 116233 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 2005 Rolex Datejust Steel & Yellow Gold 116233 Wristwatch * *Complete with
Yellow Gold, Steel
Harry Winston Jacques Timey Burmese Sapphire Diamond Necklace, 1980s
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
The Harry Winston Jacques Timey Vintage Sapphire Diamond Bib Necklace, crafted in the 20th century, showcases an Art Deco-inspired design in platinum, adorned with a plethora of diam...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Cartier d’Amour 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Tribute to Love and Refined Elegance Enhance your everyday look or commemorate a special occasion with this Cartier d’Amour Diamond Bracelet, meticulously crafted in 18K r...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Kt Girard Perregaux Chronograph Wrist Watch
By Girard Perregaux
Located in Antwerp, BE
GIRARD-PERREGAUX, MANUFACTURA, LA-CHAUX-DE-FONDS MOVEMENT: automatic, 38 jewels, Gold Rotor FUNCTIONS: hours, minutes, seconds CASE: diameter 32 mm, height 12 mm DIAL: Black dia...
18k Gold
Piaget 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Piaget Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Excellent Condition Length: 6.5 inch Dial Width: 0.82 inch Weight: 32.6 grams
$39,600Sale Price|20% Off
Patek Philippe White Men's Watch - 5036/1R
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Patek Philippe White Men's Watch - 5036/1R Excellent condition! fits 8" wrist runs perfect just serviced free overnight shipping a name you can trust
18k Gold
GIA Certified 8.50 Ct Round Cut Fancy Color Diamond Men's Ring
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 8.50 ct Round Cut Fancy Color Diamond Solitaire Men's Ring 8.50 fancy yellowish brown round cut center diamond set in 18k gold hexagon motif band. Ring Size: 5.75 R...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Emilio Jewelry Certified 83.00 Carat Fancy Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, featuring a hard to come by Gia certified 25.00 carat yellow diamond pear shape drop diamond. The necklace is set with ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
Rolex 69178 Ladies President Datejust Diamond String Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69178 Serial: E312*** Year: 1990 Model: Ladies President Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: F...
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
Rolex Cellini 18K Gold 37mm 6623 On Leather Watch Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Cellini 37mm in 18k gold case and ostrich leather strap. 1990 year with the original Cellini anniversary box and papers. Details: Brand: Rolex Model: Cellini 18K Gold ...
18k Gold
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s RA549
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust diamond dial automatic, c.1986, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$11,550
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Lady Datejust President 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Ladies Watch 6927
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. The watch was produced in 1982. The original box and papers are not included. Comes with a chronostore box. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * ...
Yellow Gold
$28,000
PATEK PHILIPPE Calatrava
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Calatrava Reference Number 3919, 18K Yellow Gold 2 Piece Case with Hobnail Bezel and 18K Chain Link Bracelet. Manual Wind Mechanical Movement, White Enamel Dial, Black Roman Numerals...
18k Gold, 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
Lady's 18K Yellow Gold Patek Philippe "Calatrava" Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Lady's 18K Yellow Gold Patek Philippe "Calatrava" Ref.#4819/1J Wacth White Dial with Black Roman Numerals, Hobnail Pattern Bezel, 18K Yellow Gold Patek Philippe Meshh Bracelet. Swiss...
Yellow Gold
Important Harry Winston Diamond 23 Carat Certified Emerald Pendant Necklace
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Important Harry Winston Diamond 23 Carat Certified Emerald Pendant Necklace An 18k gold and platinum detachable pendant necklace, set with diamonds and emerald, signed Harry Winston....
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 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.
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.