Rolex Cellini Pocket Watch Yellow Gold Bronze Dial 3718 Manual Wind Pocket Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Cellini Vintage Pendant Pocket Watch, bronze dial with applied index batons, an
18k Gold
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Lantern Charm Bracelet Manual Watch, circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Lantern Charm Bracelet Watch Circa 1960's - Manual wind. 18K Yellow Gold; red enamel back
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Lantern Charm Bracelet Manual Watch, circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Lantern Charm Bracelet Watch Circa 1960's - Manual wind. 18K Yellow Gold; red enamel back
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Steel Silver Dial Manual Wind Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned Rolex Oysterdate Precision 34mm Steel Silver Dial Manual Wind Men's Watch 6694. This
Rolex Ladies White Gold Original Faceted Crystal Manual Watch, circa 1960
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Ladies Evening Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Rolex Cellini 27mm Dial Manual Winding Watch Face
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
A rare vintage Rolex Cellini watch face in solid 18K yellow gold, featuring a classic 27mm dial
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Precision Ladies white 18kt. gold and steel vintage manual cocktail watch
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
ROLEX Precision Ladies white 18kt. gold and stainless steel vintage manual winding cocktail watch
Gold
Ladies Antique Art Deco Rolex 9K Gold Telephone Dial Octagonal Manual Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
timepiece. Custom Gold Filled Flexible Link Bracelet. Ladies Octagonal Watch Properties Brand: Rolex
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950's Rolex Precision Mechanical Manually Wound Wrist Watch Ref. 8029
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Rolex Reference No.: 8029 Movement: Mechanical - Manually Wound - 17 Jewels - Swiss
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex 19MM R8286 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Manual Winding Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Diameter: 19.00 mm Weight: 27.46 grams
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$3,250
Rolex White Gold Cellini Manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat white gold Cellini watch. Rolex. Geneve. Of manual winding movement, the white mother
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Oyster Veriflat Precision Vintage Gents Gold Silver Dial Manual Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
milanese mesh bracelet with an 18k yellow gold jewellery style clasp, plastic glass, manual wind movement
18k Gold
Rolex Striped King Midas Left-Handed Cellini Gold 4912 Manual Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
, manual wind movement, in excellent condition, comes with a Rolex box, our own certificate of
18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Explorer White Creamy Honeycomb Dial 5501 Steel Manual Watch, 1958
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 5501 Year: 1958 Serial number: 36xxxx Reference: OT1625 Case: 34mm
Steel, Stainless Steel
Sold|$8,919
1940s Rolex Unisex Square Manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This is a 1940s 18ct rose gold unisex Rolex watch. The dial is a cream colour with gold hands and
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Cellini 36mm 18k Yellow Gold White Dial Manual Wind Watch 5330
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
pre-owned in excellent condition. Unworn Rolex Green Band. Comes with box and papers.
Yellow Gold
Sold|$9,536
Vintage 1930's Manual Rolex Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct yellow Rolex Officially Certified Chronometer from the 1930's. The watch has an
Gold, Yellow Gold
Ladies Rolex 18 Karat Gold Cellini Ref.4106 Manual-Wind Dress Watch, LV867YEL
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, ladies 18k white and yellow gold Rolex Cellini Geneve manual wind dress watch, c
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini Model 4121 18 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex Cellini Model 4121 18k Yellow Gold 29mm x 33mm Silver Dial on Leather strap, Manual
18k Gold
Rolex Very Rare Cosmograph Daytona Big Red Steel Black Dial Manual Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
, plastic glass, manual wind movement, in excellent condition, comes complete with the original Rolex box
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Orchid 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Manual Wind Ladies Watch 327
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage pre-owned watch in excellent condition. The original box and papers are not included. Comes
Yellow Gold
Rolex Precision Rose Gold Cream Enamel Dial Tear Drop Lugs Manual Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
fixed 18k rose gold smooth bezel, 18k rose gold tear drop lugs, a brown leather strap (not by Rolex
Rose Gold
Rolex Oyster, Vintage Manual Winding Wristwatch, 1930s
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Oyster, Vintage manual winding wristwatch. 1930's Case : Stainless Steel Original Rolex
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Manual Winding Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Watch - Manual winding. 14k yellow gold case (15mm diameter). Silvered
14k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Cellini Classic Manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch - Manual winding. 18k yellow gold case (32 mm
Rolex White Gold Cellini Prince Manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rolex Cellini Prince crafted in 18k white gold with Black alligator strap. Reference # 5443/9 This
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Ladies Orchid Gold Manual Winding 95705 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Orchid Gold Watch 95705 - Manual winding. 14k yellow gold case with faceted crystal
14k Gold
Rolex Ladies Orchid Gold Manual Winding 95705 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Orchid Gold Watch 95705 - Manual winding. 14k yellow gold case with faceted crystal
14k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Precision Manual Wristwatch Ref 9004
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Precision 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 9004 - Manual winding, 17 jewels, acrylic crystal. 18k
Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold champagne dial Manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies 14K Yellow Gold Classique Watch - Manual winding . cushion shaped 14K Yellow gold
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Oyster Manual Wristwatch, 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Rolex 14K Rose Gold Ladies Wrist watch, 21 MM Diameter and 7 MM thick 2 piece Oyster
14k Gold
Sold|$5,625
Rolex Oyster 6282 1956 Manual Wind Full set
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Oyster 6282 1956 Manual Wind Rare Cream Dial Original Papers & Bracelet A rare and
Rolex Yellow Gold Presentation Manual Wristwatch, circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company / The T. Eaton Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Eaton / Reference
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Omani Crest Dial Cellini Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
, manual wind movement, in excellent condition, comes with a Rolex box, our own certificate of authenticity
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking Manual Wristwatch, circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Speedking / Ref. 6421 METAL
Rolex Oyster Royal Manual Winding Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage mens Rolex Oyster Royal manual winding wristwatch, Circa.1940's Gender: Mens Vintage Model
Rolex Oyster Royal Manual Winding Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage mens Rolex Oyster Royal manual winding wristwatch, Circa 1940's Gender: Mens Vintage Model
Rolex 18ct Gold Vintage Manual Wristwatch – Circa 1927
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A rare Rolex vintage wristwatch, featuring a manual movement housed in an elegant 18ct gold case
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Precision Black Dial Manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / 6694Wristwatch METAL
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Covered Bracelet manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Rolex ladies Covered Bracelet Watch, 18K Yellow Gold Signed Rolex Case with a White
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex 1959 Stainless Steel Ref 6430 Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1959 Rolex Reference 6430 Wrist watch, 30 MM 2 Piece Stainless Steel Oyster Water Resistant
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Vintage Daytona "Red" Cosmograph Manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Very Collectible Vintage "Red" Cosmograph Daytona Model 6265 - Manual winding chronograph
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Date Precision Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Signed manual wind calibre 1225. Ice blue dial with batons hour markers, date aperture to three
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Cellini Danaos Champagne Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cellini Danaos Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch Champagne Dial 4243/8 - Manual winding. 18k
Rolex Rose Gold Cellini Prince Manual wind Wristwatch Ref 5442
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cellini Prince 18k Rose Gold Men's Watch 5442 - Manual winding, 21 jewels, sapphire crystal
Rolex Yellow Gold Prince Railway Manual Wristwatch Ref L 862
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Prince Railway Ref L 862 Men's Watch - Manual winding. Gold case ( 20 mm x 37 m ). White dial
Rolex Cellini 26mm Yellow Gold Lady Manual Winding Ref: 4109
By Rolex
Located in București, București
The watch is in a very good condition and it’s working well. The lenght of the watch (case+strap
Yellow Gold
Tudor Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Filled Cushion Shaped Manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor by Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL
Sold|$2,695
1950 Rolex Steel Dress Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
1950 Steel Case, curved lugs, Rolex, Manual wind dress Watch, all original Near Mint Condition
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow and White Gold Cellini Manual Wristwatch Ref 4150
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cellini Two -Tone Men's Watch 4150 - Manual winding. 18K White Gold with 18K Yellow Gold coin
Rolex Yellow and White Gold Cellini Manual Wristwatch Ref 4150
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cellini Two -Tone Men's Watch 4150 - Manual winding. 18K White Gold with 18K Yellow Gold coin
Vintage Rolex Precision 9ct Yellow Gold Manual Wind 1960s Serviced
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Vintage Rolex Precision 9ct Yellow Gold Manual Wind 1960s Serviced A beautifully preserved
Yellow Gold
Rolex Gold Oval Cellini Dress Gents Manual Wind Wristwatch 4056
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
pin buckle, mineral glass, manual wind movement, in excellent condition, comes with a Rolex box, our
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Cellini Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref 5116/8
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
numeral at "VI", a fixed 18k yellow gold bezel, a brand new black leather strap (not by Rolex) with an
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royal manual Wristwatch Ref 6144, 1951
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Rolex Oyster Royal, Ref:6144, Serial No.809892 1951 Jewelled manual wind movement, silvered
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Precision Veriflat Manual Wristwatch Ref 6512
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
with a gold plated pin buckle (both not by Rolex), plastic glass, manual wind movement, in excellent
18k Gold
Rolex Ladies White Gold Cellini Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref 3803
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
gold jewellery style clasp, sapphire glass, manual wind movement, in excellent condition, comes with a
White Gold
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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The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
If you think this looks like the Rolex Kermit, you're correct.
This model was designed for lefties.
Learn the devious techniques that counterfeiters use to sell inauthentic pieces at authentic prices. Of course, you don't have to worry about that on 1stDibs, where every seller of Rolex watches is highly vetted.
From understanding the models to choosing among vintage, pre-owned and new watches, here’s our expert advice on finding the best Rolex for you.
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.