Vintage 1969 Rolex Oyster Precision 6426 Steel Silver Dial Manual Wind 34 mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
For decades, as Rolex developed more complex models, the simple, manual-wind Oyster remained the purest expression of the company's core idea: a clean, reliable, and perfectly propor...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1995 Rolex Cellini 5112 18k YG White Roman Anniversary Dial Manual 32mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Different Side Of The Crown The Cellini line has always been Rolex’s platform for pure dress watch design, a departure from the rugged utility of the Oyster case.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Mens Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA575
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Rolex all-stainless steel Men's Oysterdate Precision 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1962, all original, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master ...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1974 Rolex Cellini 4122 18K YG White Roman Dial Manual 23 mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex's Commitment To Pure Dress Watch Craft The Cellini line was Rolex's deliberate venture into the world of elegant dress watches, setting it apart from its famed utilitarian too...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Precision Silver Dial Manual Wind w/ Leather Strap Ref. 6424
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 6424 Year: 1964 Serial Number: 10XXXXX Reference: OT3160 Case: 36mm diameter without crown; show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner cas...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Mens Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA575B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Rolex Men's Oysterdate Precision 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1962, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signe...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Rolex Cellini 4082 18K YG Champagne Dial Manual Wind 24 mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Road Less Traveled The Cellini collection has always been Rolex’s platform for pure dress watch design, a departure from the robust tool watches that defined the brand.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Ref 6480 All Original Mens 34mm 1950s Manual Wind Vintage RA416S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Rolex ref.6480 Oyster manual hand-wind dress watch, c.1958, all original, unrefurbished, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
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Rolex Oyster Precision 6426 14k Gold SS 34mm Mens 1960s Manual Wind RA745
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex ...
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold
Rolex Precision Ref 4431 18k Rose Gold Mens 1940s 33mm Manual Wind RA689
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare, timeless treasure 18k solid rose gold Rolex Precision ref 4431 fancy lugs manual wind dress watch, c.1946, in excellent working condition.
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1961 Rolex Oyster Royal 6427 Stainless Steel Patina White Dial Manual 34 mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Mid-Century Oyster Foundation The reference 6427 represents a pure, unadorned expression of mid-century design language, originating from an era when utilitarian durability and ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Cellini Ref 4233 2000s Manual Wind Black Arabic Numeral Dial 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a Rolex Cellini reference 4233 in 18k white gold two tone (rose gold bezel) manual wind with a black dial and applied Arabic numerals from the early 2000s. Comes with a copy o...
Vintage Rolex Oyster Precision 50s Ref 6424 Black Patina Dial Manual Wind 36mm.
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
tropical dial from the late 50s, early 60s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measurements include a 36mm oyster case and 20mm lug width (a larger size than the 6426 referenc...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1995 Rolex Cellini 4112/8 18K Yellow Gold White Roman Dial Manual 32mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Other Side Of Rolex The Cellini line was Rolex's dedicated departure from the tool watches that built its empire.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ref 6426 Oyster Precision 14k Gold SS 34mm Mens 1960s Manual Wind RA745B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex ...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Speckled Gold Dial 33MM 18K Gold Precision Leather Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Precision manual-wind watch in 18K yellow gold featuring a 33mm round case with distinctive speckled black dial, applied gold baton hour markers, and matching hands.
18k Gold
Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Blue Dial Steel 1977 Leather Strap Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Vintage Mens Manual Wind Dress Watch Brand: Rolex Model: Oysterdate Precision Reference: 6694 Case Material: Stainless steel Case Size: 34mm Moveme...
Stainless Steel
Tudor Rolex Rose Logo Radial Arabic Numerals c1960's 30mm Manual Mens' Watch
By Tudor
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Tudor Rolex Vintage Gents’ Watch is dating from 1960’s, it is in good working order & in overall good original condition An ivory-beige coloured Dial is adorned with brand’s ic...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Cellini 18K Gold Manual Wind Mocha Dial 32mm Case.
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Cellini manual wind in 18K yellow gold with a mocha sunburst dial from the late 70s, early 80s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measurements include ...
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1991 Rolex Cellini 18K YG 5112 Manual White Roman Dial 32mm
Located in New York, NY
It is a simple, traditional dress watch in solid gold, crafted with the same precision that defines the brand's more famous tool watches.
Gold
Vintage 1969 Rolex Cellini 3803 18K YG Champagne Dial Manual 24 mm
Located in New York, NY
Quiet expression of classic proportion This Rolex Cellini is a straightforward expression of Rolex’s dress-watch language from the late 1960s.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Rolex Cellini Asymmetric 4015 18K Gold Manual Wind Orange Foil Dial
Located in New York, NY
The manual-wind movement is appropriate to the era and keeps the profile slim and elegant.
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini 4127 18K Gold Champagne Dial Manual 24 mm
Located in New York, NY
It’s a well-proportioned, thoughtfully designed Rolex dress watch with a distinctive bezel and real gold presence.
Gold, 18k Gold
ROLEX prince circa 1935 in stainless steel and pink gold, manual-winding, curved
Located in Ermatingen, TG
Scarce ROLEX green dial in stainless steel and pink gold, manual-winding, curved, rectangular-shaped, circa 1935.gentleman’s wristwatch, green Color dial with subsidiary seconds at 6...
Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Cellini Ref 4233 2000s Manual Wind Black Arabic Numeral Dial 34mm
Located in New York, NY
Here's a Rolex Cellini reference 4233 in 18k white gold two tone (rose gold bezel) manual wind with a black dial and applied Arabic numerals from the early 2000s. Measurements includ...
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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A fresh palette of dial colors and technological advances have elevated this classic watch model.
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