Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royal manual wind wristwatch Ref 6444, circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
With manual wind movement, black dial gilt baton numerals and Rolex crown on a black leather strap
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Cellini Model 3806 18k Yellow Gold Rare Blue Vignette Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex Cellini Model 3806 18k Yellow Gold Rare Blue Vignette Dial Manual Movement, Leather
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6564 Automatic, c.1950s Swiss Vintage RA139
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, aftermarket leather strap, with Rolex buckle. Classic icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6564 bubbleback
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1024 34mm Gold Capped Automatic 1960s Swiss RA374B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
condition. Watch is all original. Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap with Rolex buckle. A luxurious
Gold Plate
Mens Rolex Ref 1038 Oyster Perpetual 18k SS Automatic 1960s Vintage RJC185B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
leather strap, with Rolex buckle. A vintage icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster
Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Ref 1501 Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic 1970s Vintage Swiss RJC181
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, aftermarket leather strap, with Rolex buckle. A classic icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Date 1501 automatic, a fine
Stainless Steel
Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cellini Watch Model 4016, circa 1976 Rare Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rare Rolex 18 Karat Cellini Watch c.1976 Model # 4016 Composition: 18K Yellow Gold Original Rolex
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Rare Men's Midsize Oyster 6244 Manual Hand-Wind circa 1953 Swiss LV570
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
midnight blue aftermarket leather strap, Rolex buckle. Rare Rolex icon in immaculate vintage condition
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1970s Vintage NA140G
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, aftermarket green suede leather strap, with Rolex buckle. A timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Precision Air
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Ref 1038 Oyster Perpetual 18k SS Automatic 1960s Vintage RJC185
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, handmade aftermarket leather strap, with Rolex buckle. A classic icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel
Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex "Golden Egg" Men's Vintage Gold-Capped Ref.6634 Automatic, c.1957 LV896TAN
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
condition. Fitted on new, aftermarket suede leather strap, Rolex buckle. Luxurious vintage, men's Rolex
ROLEX Men's Gold-Cap Oyster Perpetual 6634 Automatic, c.1957 Swiss Vintage LV896
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
addition to any collection. Brand: Rolex MPN: Does not apply Band Material: Leather
Men's Rolex 18 Karat & SS Oyster Datejust Ref.16014 Diamond Dial, Vintage NS32
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
serviced, in excellent running . Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap with Rolex buckle. An iconic
Very Rare Rolex King Midas 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ref 4153
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
with yellow gold crown. Original Rolex black leather strap; We have never seen this strap before. Pre
1971 Rolex ORCHID Pre-Cellini Vintage Ladies Watch, Ref. 2148 - 18K White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
, 17 Rubis, Swiss, 1400 Band: Leather, aftermarket (non-Rolex), brand new and unworn with what may be
White Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 36mm 18k SS Automatic 1980s Swiss NA105
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
all original. Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap, with Rolex buckle. Iconic luxury, Men's 18k
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Ref 1601 Oyster Datejust 18k White Gold SS 1960s Automatic RA284B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Datejust ref.1601 18k white gold and stainless steel automatic
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Ladies Rolex Oyster Date Ref 6917 18k Solid Gold Automatic 1980s Swiss RA30
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
running condition. Watch is all original. Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap, with Rolex buckle
18k Gold, Gold
Mens Rolex Day Date President 18038 18k Gold Automatic 1980s w Papers NA101
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, aftermarket leather strap, with Rolex buckle. Timeless and luxurious icon, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster
18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1005 34mm 18k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s RA423
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster perpetual ref.1005 automatic, c.1960s, in
Gold, 18k Gold
Mens Rolex Precision Ref.9659 18k White Gold Hand-Wind, c.1960s Swiss RA153
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
excellent running condition. Fitted on new aftermarket leather strap, Rolex buckle. A gorgeous classic
18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Louis Vuitton Steamer Bag In Rolex Green Epi Leather Canvas, France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A large Louis Vuitton steamer travel bag in green Epi leather, made in France in the latter quarter
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Zodiac Professional 200m Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a Zodiac Professional 200m Watch. Tested and working, leather band, unsure
Gold, Stainless Steel
Sold|$350
Authentic Rolex Leather Keychain
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Authentic Rolex Leather Keychain - Brand new, unused leather keychain with Rolex logo embossed on
Sold|$490
Rolex Pen and Leather Pen Holder
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Pen and Leather Pen Holder - Blue ink pen with Rolex logo and crown engraved on side. Length
20th Century Rolex Green Leather Bound Display Mirror
By Rolex
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
20th century Rolex leather bound mirror, large-size, stamped in gold with the iconic Rolex Logo
Leather
Rolex Yellow Gold Cellini Rectangular Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
dial with applied quarter baton markers, gilt hands, case with snap on back, Rolex leather strap with
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini White Gold Men's Dress Watch Ref 50519
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
with stick hour markers. Black Rolex Leather Strap with Rolex white gold tang buckle . Pre-owned with
White 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
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Rolex Cellini King Midas Watch, circa 1974
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
White Gold, Rolex Leather Watch Strap Manual Movement Recently serviced by Rolex USA and includes 2020
White Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 116518
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
numerals known as the Panda Dial . Rolex leather strap with 18k yellow gold deployant clasp. Unused with
Rolex 18kt Gold Ladies Datejust Ref 6517-8, Circa 1969
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Material: original Rolex leather strap Case material : 18kt gold Display Type: Analogue Dial: Silver
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 18 Kt Yellow Gold President 3055 Men's Wrist Watch w Bracelet, Box, Papers
By Rolex
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
excellent condition, with Rolex leather-wood box and papers.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Agenda with Green Leather Cover
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Agenda with Green Leather Cover - Green Saffiano leather Rolex agenda cover with tonal
Rolex Jumbo vintage classic green leather presentation watch and jewellery box
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Jumbo Presentation Watch Jewelry Box Montres Rolex S.A. 51.00.01 This exquisite Rolex
Leather
IMPORTANT PAIR OF RARE ORIGINAL ROLEX GREEN LEATHER BOUTIQUE DEALERS ARMCHAIRs
By Rolex
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
highly collectable pair original Rolex, green leather, Boutique dealers chairs with the original Rolex
Leather, Walnut
Vintage Hamilton Spectra Men’s Watch in 14-Karat Gold
By Hamilton
Located in Phoenix, AZ
. Highly collectible, clean, keeps good time and ready to wear. Comes with Rolex leather Swiss made band
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 14k Gold 35mm Men Automatic 1960s RA264C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, original Rolex leather strap and 14k buckle. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, original
14k Gold
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
Stainless Steel
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
Platinum
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
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 34mm 14k Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel Leather
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
case with a handmade leather watch band by Debeers Paris. The watch also comes with a genuine Rolex box
Rolex Thunderbird Men's Wristwatch 1625 - 18k Gold & Stainless Leather 1Yr Wnty
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: Thunderbird Datejust Model Number: 1625 Dial Color: Gold Year: 1967 Metal
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
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
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Cellini Classic 6110 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6110 Serial: A849*** Model: Cellini Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Leather
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Date 1500 Blue Mosaic Dial Stainless Custom Black Leather Band
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
: Custom Black Leather Band Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Blue Mosaic (Shantung) Face
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1978 Rolex Date 34MM 1503 14K Yellow Gold Leather Strap Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Unisex Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Diameter: 34.00 mm Weight: 57.31 grams
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex 1024 Oyster Perpetual 14K Gold Capped Leather Strap Box Booklet
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
: 14K Yellow Gold Capped Band: Custom Leather Band Bezel: 14K Yellow Gold Capped Dial
14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ref. 6622 Cellini in 18k Gold Ladies Watch with Brown Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
indices. Original Rolex genuine Ostrich skin strap. Considered to be the highest quality leather in the
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini watch box complete with outer box. Black leather cream inside new
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
ROLEX watch case box CELLINI , Brand New Watch BOX Rolex was purchased from show room in
Rolex Cellini watch box complete with outer box. Black leather cream inside new
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
ROLEX watch case box CELLINI Brand New Watch BOX Rolex was purchased from show room in
Rolex Cellini Model 6621 18k Yellow Gold 26mm on Blue Embossed Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Cellini Model 6621 18k Yellow Gold 26mm Blue Roman Numeral Dial Blue Embossed Leather Strap
Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini 50529 Dual Time 39mm Black Dial 18K White Gold Leather Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 50529 Serial: 7891Q*** Year: 2019 Model: Rolex Cellini Dual Time Case Material
Rolex Datejust 1601 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel on Leather Band
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Leather Bezel: 14K Yellow Gold Dial: Champagne Face: Acrylic Case Size: 36mm Includes: -Elegant
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex 1601 Datejust 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Leather Band, circa 1959
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
: Custom Leather Band Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Champagne Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size: 36mm
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 6671 Cellini Cellissima MOP Roman Dial 18K White Gold Pink Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Gold Band: Pink Leather Band Bezel: 18K White Gold Dial: White Mother of Pearl Face: Sapphire
Vintage Oyster Unisex Rolex Wristwatch with California Military Dial
By Rolex
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful 1960s Rolex watch with an uncommonly seen original California dial. The watch features
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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This model was designed for lefties.
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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.