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Rolex Jubilee Bracelet 36mm

Rolex Datejust 36mm Grey Dial Gold Steel Jubilee Bracelet Men's Watch 16233
Rolex Datejust 36mm Grey Dial Gold Steel Jubilee Bracelet Men's Watch 16233

Rolex Datejust 36mm Grey Dial Gold Steel Jubilee Bracelet Men's Watch 16233

By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

band. 36 mm case size Ref 16233. Certified Classic Rolex Datejust 16233 watch is made out of Stainless

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

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Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm SS Diamond Bezel Black Stick Dial Jubilee Bracelet 16014
Rolex Datejust 36mm SS Diamond Bezel Black Stick Dial Jubilee Bracelet 16014

Rolex Datejust 36mm SS Diamond Bezel Black Stick Dial Jubilee Bracelet 16014

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 36mm Diamond Bezel Black Stick Dial Jubilee Bracelet 16014 Stainless Steel

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

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Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601, 1977
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601, 1977

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601, 1977

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rolex Stainless Steel Jubilee Bracelet. 36mm x 41mm lug to lug (1.42 in. x 1.61 in.) - 26 jewel

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Stainless Steel Watch, 1963
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Stainless Steel Watch, 1963

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Stainless Steel Watch, 1963

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Jubilee Bracelet. Case size, 36mm x 43mm lug to lug (1.42 in. x 1.69 in.) - Powered by a 26-jewel

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Grey Dial Watch, 1970
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Grey Dial Watch, 1970

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Grey Dial Watch, 1970

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Steel Jubilee Bracelet . 36mm x 43mm lug to lug (1.42 in. x 1.69 in.) - Powered by a 26 jewel, automatic

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Stainless Steel Watch, 1970
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Stainless Steel Watch, 1970

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Stainless Steel Watch, 1970

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Silver Dial with Wide Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Original Rolex Stainless Steel Jubilee Bracelet. 36mm

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 16234
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 16234

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 16234

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

, water-resistant, with date and a stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet with deployant clasp. The

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chevrolet Award Ref 16018, circa 1986
Rolex Datejust 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chevrolet Award Ref 16018, circa 1986

Rolex Datejust 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chevrolet Award Ref 16018, circa 1986

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

diamonds for the hour markers. This comes on a Rolex Jubilee gold bracelet with hidden clasp. 36mm circa

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex 36mm DateJust Mother of Pearl Diamond Bezel Jubilee Bracelet 1601
Rolex 36mm DateJust Mother of Pearl Diamond Bezel Jubilee Bracelet 1601

Rolex 36mm DateJust Mother of Pearl Diamond Bezel Jubilee Bracelet 1601

By Rolex

Located in Newton, MA

This Rolex DateJust Oyster Perpetual stainless steel non-quickset 36mm jubilee bracelet reference

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Jubilee Dial Wristwatch, 1986
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Jubilee Dial Wristwatch, 1986

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Jubilee Dial Wristwatch, 1986

By Rolex

Located in Epsom, Surrey

: Box Condition: Excellent Bracelet: Rolex Jubilee Bracelet Case Diameter: 36mm Glass: Plexi Glass

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Watch, 1967
Vintage Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Watch, 1967

Vintage Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Watch, 1967

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Original Silver Dial with Applied Steel Bar Markers with Original Rolex Stainless Steel Jubilee Bracelet

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Black Dial, 1957
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Black Dial, 1957

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Black Dial, 1957

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Original Rolex Stainless Steel Jubilee Bracelet. 36mm x 43mm lug to lug (1.42 in. x 1.69 in.) - 25 jewel

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Linen Dial, 1972
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Linen Dial, 1972

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Linen Dial, 1972

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Stainless Steel Jubilee Bracelet. 36mm x 43mm lug to lug (1.42 in. x 1.69 in.) - 26 jewel, automatic caliber

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Wide Boy, 1972
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Wide Boy, 1972

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Wide Boy, 1972

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Stainless Steel Jubilee Bracelet. 36mm x 43mm lug to lug (1.42 in. x 1.69 in.) - 26 jewel, automatic caliber

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Thunderbird Datejust Reference 1625 Watch, 1967
Vintage Rolex Thunderbird Datejust Reference 1625 Watch, 1967

Vintage Rolex Thunderbird Datejust Reference 1625 Watch, 1967

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rolex Stainless Steel Jubilee Bracelet. 36mm x 43mm lug to lug (1.42 in. x 1.69 in.) - 26 jewel

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Thunderbird Datejust Reference 1625 Watch, 1974
Vintage Rolex Thunderbird Datejust Reference 1625 Watch, 1974

Vintage Rolex Thunderbird Datejust Reference 1625 Watch, 1974

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Original Rolex Stainless Steel Jubilee Bracelet. 36mm x 43mm lug to lug (1.42 in. x 1.69 in.) - 26 jewel

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Stainless Steel Watch, 1970
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Stainless Steel Watch, 1970

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Stainless Steel Watch, 1970

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Silver Dial with Wide Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Original Rolex Stainless Steel Jubilee Bracelet. 36mm

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Stainless Steel Watch, 1968
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Stainless Steel Watch, 1968

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1603 Stainless Steel Watch, 1968

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Steel Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Black Inlay with Original Rolex Stainless Steel Jubilee Bracelet

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 with a Blue Dial, 1971
Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 with a Blue Dial, 1971

Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 with a Blue Dial, 1971

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Steel Jubilee Bracelet. 36mm x 43mm lug to lug (1.42 in. x 1.69 in.) 26 jewel, automatic caliber 1570

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1600 with Linen Dial, 1971
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1600 with Linen Dial, 1971

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1600 with Linen Dial, 1971

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Original Rolex Stainless Steel Jubilee Bracelet. 36mm x 43mm lug to lug (1.42 in. x 1.69 in.) - 26 Jewel

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Watch with a Grey Dial, 1972
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Watch with a Grey Dial, 1972

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Watch with a Grey Dial, 1972

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Stainless Steel Jubilee Bracelet with Rolex Service Papers. 36mm x 42mm lug to lug (1.42 in. x 1.65 in

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Watch with a Grey Dial, 1970
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Watch with a Grey Dial, 1970

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Watch with a Grey Dial, 1970

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Jubilee Bracelet. 36mm x 43mm lug to lug (1.42 in. x 1.69 in.) - 26 jewel, automatic caliber movement

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 14 Karat White Gold and Stainless Steel Watch, 1971
Rolex Datejust 14 Karat White Gold and Stainless Steel Watch, 1971

Rolex Datejust 14 Karat White Gold and Stainless Steel Watch, 1971

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Jubilee Bracelet. 36mm x 43mm lug to lug (1.42 in. x 1.69 in.) 26 jewel, manual caliber 15470 movement

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Watch with a Grey Dial, 1970
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Watch with a Grey Dial, 1970

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Watch with a Grey Dial, 1970

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Jubilee Bracelet. 36mm x 43mm lug to lug (1.42 in. x 1.69 in.) - 26 jewel, automatic caliber movement

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 Watch with Wide-Boy Dial, 1970
Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 Watch with Wide-Boy Dial, 1970

Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 Watch with Wide-Boy Dial, 1970

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

with Original Rolex Stainless Steel Jubilee Bracelet. 36mm x 42mm lug to lug (1.42 in. x 1.65 in.) - 26

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 with Black Dial, 1971
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 with Black Dial, 1971

Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 with Black Dial, 1971

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

with Original Rolex Stainless Steel Jubilee Bracelet. 36mm x 43mm lug to lug (1.42 in. x 1.69 in.) - 26

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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By Omega

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

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By Rolex

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

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By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

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By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

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By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

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By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in Long Beach, CA

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By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

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Rolex Jubilee Bracelet 36mm For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact rolex jubilee bracelet 36mm you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, stainless steel and steel, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 1863 vintage or 445 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a rolex jubilee bracelet 36mm may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Take a look at a rolex jubilee bracelet 36mm featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also bead and brilliant cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a rolex jubilee bracelet 36mm, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a Rolex Jubilee Bracelet 36mm?

Prices for a rolex jubilee bracelet 36mm can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,350 and can go as high as $51,347, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,693.

Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

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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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

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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