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Ladies Swiss Sterling Silver Watch With Bracelet - OWNED & WORN BY DORIS DAY
Ladies Swiss Sterling Silver Watch With Bracelet - OWNED & WORN BY DORIS DAY

Ladies Swiss Sterling Silver Watch With Bracelet - OWNED & WORN BY DORIS DAY

Located in Suwanee, GA

Ladies Swiss Sterling Silver Watch With Link Bracelet - OWNED & WORN BY DORIS DAY Certificate of Authenticity - Full Provenance with 2 COAs - 1 Year Warranty Today's offering s...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Rolex Date 'F Serial' Stainless Steel Automatic Ladies Watch 79160
Rolex Date 'F Serial' Stainless Steel Automatic Ladies Watch 79160

Rolex Date 'F Serial' Stainless Steel Automatic Ladies Watch 79160

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Brand: Rolex Band Color: Stainless Steel Gender: Women's Case Size: 24-27.5mm MPN: Does Not Apply Lug Width: 12mm Features: Date Indicator, Sapphire Crystal, Swiss Made, Swiss Mov...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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Rolex Ladies Datejust 179174 Steel and 18 karat Gold Blue Roman Diamond Sapphire
Rolex Ladies Datejust 179174 Steel and 18 karat Gold Blue Roman Diamond Sapphire

Rolex Ladies Datejust 179174 Steel and 18 karat Gold Blue Roman Diamond Sapphire

By Rolex

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Rolex Rolesor Oyster Perpetual Datejust Has Recently been Serviced, Polished and it’s in a Good Condition. WATCH INFORMATION DIAL (FACE) Rolex Blue Dial with Roman Numeral ...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Rolex Orchid Blue Dial 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Cocktail Ladies Watch Face
Rolex Orchid Blue Dial 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Cocktail Ladies Watch Face

Rolex Orchid Blue Dial 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Cocktail Ladies Watch Face

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Orchid Blue Dial 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Cocktail Ladies Watch Face. 18K gold case and gold plated buckle.

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Custom Diamond Bezel Steel Blue Dial Ladies Watch 67194
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Custom Diamond Bezel Steel Blue Dial Ladies Watch 67194

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Custom Diamond Bezel Steel Blue Dial Ladies Watch 67194

By Rolex

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This pre-owned Rolex Oyster Perpetual 67194 is a beautiful Ladie's timepiece that is powered by a mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a ...

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1938 Rolex Vintage Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch - 14K Rose Gold

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Located in Suwanee, GA

WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? 1938 ROLEX Vintage Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch - 14K Rose Gold Beautiful Vintage Design - Pleasing Original Condition - 1 Year Warranty Toda...

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1920's Rolex Ladies Vintage Art Deco Watch - 9K Rose Gold

1920's Rolex Ladies Vintage Art Deco Watch - 9K Rose Gold

By Rolex

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 1st...

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Rolex Datejust 31 Steel Gold Diamond Black Dial Automatic Ladies Watch 178344

Rolex Datejust 31 Steel Gold Diamond Black Dial Automatic Ladies Watch 178344

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This pre-owned Rolex Datejust 178344 is a beautiful Ladie's timepiece that is powered by mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round shap...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies President 18 Karat Gold 6917 Blue MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel
Rolex Ladies President 18 Karat Gold 6917 Blue MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel

Rolex Ladies President 18 Karat Gold 6917 Blue MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 6917 Serial: 6286*** Model: President Datejust Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel Dial: Custom Blue MOP Diamond Di...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Datejust Ladies Diamond Dial and Bezel 69173 18 Karat Gold and Steel
Rolex Datejust Ladies Diamond Dial and Bezel 69173 18 Karat Gold and Steel

Rolex Datejust Ladies Diamond Dial and Bezel 69173 18 Karat Gold and Steel

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 69173 Serial: R447*** Model: Datejust Case: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Custom Bezel Dial: Custom Blue Diamond Dial...

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By Rolex

Located in Birmingham, AL

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1914 OMEGA Exceptional Vintage Ladies Platinum & Diamond Watch - Omega Papers
1914 OMEGA Exceptional Vintage Ladies Platinum & Diamond Watch - Omega Papers

1914 OMEGA Exceptional Vintage Ladies Platinum & Diamond Watch - Omega Papers

By Omega

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...

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Wrist Watches

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1970's OMEGA Vintage Ladies SS Steel & Diamond Bracelet Watch - Mint
1970's OMEGA Vintage Ladies SS Steel & Diamond Bracelet Watch - Mint

1970's OMEGA Vintage Ladies SS Steel & Diamond Bracelet Watch - Mint

By Omega

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...

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Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual 176200 Silver Dial Blue Markers Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual 176200 Silver Dial Blue Markers Stainless Steel

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 176200 Serial: G820*** Year: 2010 Model: Ladies Oyster Perpetual Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Silver with Blue Mark...

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2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies Date 79160 Blue Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper 2006
Rolex Ladies Date 79160 Blue Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper 2006

Rolex Ladies Date 79160 Blue Dial Stainless Steel Box Paper 2006

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 79160 Serial: F364*** Year: 2006 Model: Date Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Blue Face: Sapphire Crystal C...

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Materials

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Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual 76183 Blue Dial 18 Karat Gold and Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual 76183 Blue Dial 18 Karat Gold and Stainless Steel

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Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 76183 Serial: A948*** Year: 2000 Model: Oyster Perpetual Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yello...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Rolex Ladies 69173 Datejust 18 Karat Gold and Stainless Steel Blue Diamond Dial
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Rolex Ladies 69173 Datejust 18 Karat Gold and Stainless Steel Blue Diamond Dial

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 69173 Serial: 8308*** Model: Datejust Case: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel Dial: Custom Diamond Dial Face: Sapphi...

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Rolex Ladies 76193 Oyster Perpetual Blue 18 Karat Gold and Steel Box and Papers

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 76193 Serial: K979*** Year: 2001 Model: Oyster Perpetual Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Blue Fac...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Rolex Ladies President 79088 Diamond Dial Sapphire Diamond Bezel 18K Box Paper

Rolex Ladies President 79088 Diamond Dial Sapphire Diamond Bezel 18K Box Paper

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 79080 Serial: A664*** Year: 2000 Model: Ladies President Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: Original Factory Blue Sapph...

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By Rolex

Located in Bradford, Ontario

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

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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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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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