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Rolex Leather Band

Rolex Datejust 18k White Gold Men's Watch on Leather Strap Band 116189
Rolex Datejust 18k White Gold Men's Watch on Leather Strap Band 116189

Rolex Datejust 18k White Gold Men's Watch on Leather Strap Band 116189

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Datejust 18k White Gold Men's Watch on Leather Strap Band 116189 - Automatic winding, 31

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies Rolex 2653 Vintage Genuine Manual Windup Watch.
Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies Rolex 2653 Vintage Genuine Manual Windup Watch.

Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies Rolex 2653 Vintage Genuine Manual Windup Watch.

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

leather band. Genuine rolex buckle 18mm by 20mm oval case Condition: Watch little signs of wear

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. 18k YG Rolex CELLINI 4109 Round Wrist Watch
Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. 18k YG Rolex CELLINI 4109 Round Wrist Watch

Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. 18k YG Rolex CELLINI 4109 Round Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Brand new Leather Band. Original Rolex Buckle. 26mm case Condition: Watch little signs of wear

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 White Diamond on Brown Leather Band
Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 White Diamond on Brown Leather Band

Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 White Diamond on Brown Leather Band

By Rolex

Located in San Fernando, CA

.2135 Dial - Refinished white diamond Wrist band - Brown Leather Wrist size - 8 inches

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Women's Modele Depose #1401 18 Karat Watch Cameleon Leather Band, 1950s
Rolex Women's Modele Depose #1401 18 Karat Watch Cameleon Leather Band, 1950s

Rolex Women's Modele Depose #1401 18 Karat Watch Cameleon Leather Band, 1950s

By Rolex

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Labeled "ROLEX / SWISS" 13 mm in Diameter Black Leather Aftermarket Band w/ Stainless Steel Clasp Total

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038

Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

leather band with Rolex buckle . Pre-owned with Rolex Travel pouch and Rolex Warranty card. Rolex Two-year

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Cellini Danaos 4233 18k Yellow Gold Men's 33mm Dress Watch
Rolex Cellini Danaos 4233 18k Yellow Gold Men's 33mm Dress Watch

Rolex Cellini Danaos 4233 18k Yellow Gold Men's 33mm Dress Watch

By Rolex

Located in Providence, RI

marker, 6hr marker and the timepiece’s hands. The watch features a genuine Rolex leather band with an 18k

Category

1990s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1959 Rolex Men's Datejust Watch 6605 Stainless Steel Leather Band
1959 Rolex Men's Datejust Watch 6605 Stainless Steel Leather Band

1959 Rolex Men's Datejust Watch 6605 Stainless Steel Leather Band

By Rolex

Located in Washington Depot, CT

and hands New black leather band - NOT ROLEX Watch is 9.25" in length Automatic movement Original

Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Date 1500 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel with Leather Band
Rolex Date 1500 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel with Leather Band

Rolex Date 1500 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel with Leather Band

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 1500 Serial: 5446*** Model: Date Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Custom Leather

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1983 Rolex Datejust 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch
1983 Rolex Datejust 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch

1983 Rolex Datejust 36mm 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in South Pasadena, CA

yellow gold tang buckle. The strap was replaced with a beautiful dark brown crocodile leather band ( not

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115

Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

mm). Mother of Pearl dial with gold Arabic numerals. Rolex brown leather strap band with Rolex tang

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Yellow Gold Daytona Cosmograph Automatic Wristwatch Ref 116518
Rolex Yellow Gold Daytona Cosmograph Automatic Wristwatch Ref 116518

Rolex Yellow Gold Daytona Cosmograph Automatic Wristwatch Ref 116518

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

diameter). White dial with gold Arabic numerals; black rimmed subdials. Rolex leather strap band and 18k

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Rose Gold Watch
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Rose Gold Watch

Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Rose Gold Watch

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Sapphire markers at 6 & 9 o'clock .Brand new Rolex leather strap band with 18k rose gold deployant. Pre

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1005 34mm 18k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s RA423
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1005 34mm 18k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s RA423

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1005 34mm 18k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s RA423

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

MATERIAL : 18k Gold CASE MEASUREMENT EXCLUDING CROWN : 34mm CRYSTAL : Acrylic BAND TYPE : Leather, with

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 34mm Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 34mm Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 34mm Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Yellow Gold Band: Rolex Leather Band Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Champagne Face: Acrylic Case Size: 34mm

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Air King 5500 Stainless Steel Leather Band
Rolex Air King 5500 Stainless Steel Leather Band

Rolex Air King 5500 Stainless Steel Leather Band

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Band: Custom Leather Band Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Silver Face: Acrylic Case Size

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Retro ROLEX Platinum + Diamond Cocktail Watch w/ Leather Band
Retro ROLEX Platinum + Diamond Cocktail Watch w/ Leather Band

Retro ROLEX Platinum + Diamond Cocktail Watch w/ Leather Band

By Rolex

Located in Narberth, PA

shares the Rolex logo and winds manually. A black leather cord is cinched with angular platinum accents

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Rolex Air King 5500 Stainless Steel with Leather Band
Rolex Air King 5500 Stainless Steel with Leather Band

Rolex Air King 5500 Stainless Steel with Leather Band

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Band: Custom Brown Leather Band Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Silver Face: Acrylic

Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies Rolex 9631 Mechanical Watch.
Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies Rolex 9631 Mechanical Watch.

Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies Rolex 9631 Mechanical Watch.

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Original 10mm Rolex Suede Leather Band with Buckle. 20mm by 26mm case Condition: Watch little signs of

Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Mens TT Datejust Blue Stick Dial Leather Strap Watch Ref#16013
Rolex Mens TT Datejust Blue Stick Dial Leather Strap Watch Ref#16013

Rolex Mens TT Datejust Blue Stick Dial Leather Strap Watch Ref#16013

By Rolex

Located in San Pedro , CA

Fluted Bezel Bracelet : Custom Added (NON-ROLEX) Leather Strap (This band will fit up to a 7.5 inch

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 14k Gold 35mm Men Automatic 1960s RA264C
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 14k Gold 35mm Men Automatic 1960s RA264C

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 14k Gold 35mm Men Automatic 1960s RA264C

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

EXCLUDING CROWN : 35mm CRYSTAL : Acrylic BAND TYPE : Leather, original Rolex BAND LENGTH : 20cm

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vacheron Constantin 1912 Les Historiques Tonneau 18K Yellow Gold Watch Working
Vacheron Constantin 1912 Les Historiques Tonneau 18K Yellow Gold Watch Working

Vacheron Constantin 1912 Les Historiques Tonneau 18K Yellow Gold Watch Working

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in San Diego, CA

-certified watchmaker. The leather band and buckle are aftermarket, 17mm lugs, 16mm buckle, 3 inches short

Category

1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Date 1500 18k Gold Automatic Champagne Dial Leather Band
Rolex Date 1500 18k Gold Automatic Champagne Dial Leather Band

Rolex Date 1500 18k Gold Automatic Champagne Dial Leather Band

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W 0.75 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.34 in L 6.97 in

Rolex Date 1500 18k Gold Automatic Champagne Dial Leather Band

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Date 1500 18k Gold Automatic Champagne Dial Leather Band 34MM

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Mid-Size OPDJ 6827 Two-Tone Unisex Watch with Leather Band
Rolex Mid-Size OPDJ 6827 Two-Tone Unisex Watch with Leather Band

Rolex Mid-Size OPDJ 6827 Two-Tone Unisex Watch with Leather Band

By Rolex

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Black Leather Aftermarket Band w/ 18k Yellow Gold Rolex Clasp Total Length = 8.5" Largest Wrist Fit

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 White Diamond on Brown Leather Band
Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 White Diamond on Brown Leather Band

Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 White Diamond on Brown Leather Band

By Rolex

Located in San Fernando, CA

.2135 Dial - Refinished white diamond Wrist band - Brown Leather Wrist size - 8 inches

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 White Diamond on Brown Leather Band
Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 White Diamond on Brown Leather Band

Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 White Diamond on Brown Leather Band

By Rolex

Located in San Fernando, CA

.2135 Dial - Refinished white diamond Wrist band - Brown Leather Wrist size - 8 inches

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

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By Movado

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By Cartier

Located in istanbul, TR

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By Rolex

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

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Rolex 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1954
Rolex 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1954

Rolex 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1954

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 965 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1954 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm "Lug Tip t...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Patek Philippe Ref. 4104/1 Ladies Yellow Gold Blue Dial Bracelet Wrist Watch
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Patek Philippe Ref. 4104/1 Ladies Yellow Gold Blue Dial Bracelet Wrist Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970s Patek Philippe Reference 4104 / 1 Ladies Wrist Watch, 22 x 19 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece Cushion shape case, 20 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind nickle lever movement. Blu...

Category

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Rolex 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1953
Rolex 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1953

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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 ...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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14k Gold

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By Cartier

Located in Toronto, CA

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Located in Long Beach, CA

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By Cartier

Located in London, GB

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal

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$6,400

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Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Watch

By Rolex

Located in Queens, NY

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Located in Chicago, IL

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By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

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By Omega

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

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By Cartier

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

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Rolex Leather Band For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact rolex leather band you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Stainless Steel and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect rolex leather band may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. When shopping for a rolex leather band, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Rolex Leather Band?

The price for a rolex leather band starts at $1,995 and tops out at $14,850 with these watches, on average, selling for $4,000.

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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