Rolex Ladies yellow gold diamond “Sea Urchin” Bracelet manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Unique and rare, this 1960s Rolex is hand made of 18 karat yellow gold and boasts a three-dimensional design that resembles sea urchins or barnacles. The bracelet incorporates seamle...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Manual Wind Silver Dial Chronograph Antimagnetic 2508 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Very Rare Stainless Steel Chronograph Antimagnetic Gents Wristwatch, original silver dial with arabic numbers, small seconds at 9 0'clock, 30 minute recorder at 3 0'clock, a black ...
Stainless Steel
Ladies Rolex Prima Ref 2692, Manual Wind, 9ct Yellow Gold Case, c1936
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our lovely vintage ladies Rolex Prima, reference 2692, features a manually wound movement and is 9ct yellow gold cased.
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref #5059
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A handsome dress watch with distinct vintage character offering stylized Arabic numerals, sub seconds and like new condition. The case back still has all of the original printing vis...
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Bracelet Manual Wristwatch, Circa 1961 Ref 6694
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE ROLEX - a gentleman's Oysterdate bracelet watch.
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Ladies Tricolor Gold Precision Manual Wind Bracelet Wristwatch, circa 1950
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Precision Rare & Unusual Ladies Retro Deco Bracelet Style 18k green and rose Gold Watch - Manual winding. 18k green gold case watch and bracelet measure 24mm wide.
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Precision Rare Retro Manual Wind Bracelet Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Precision Rare & Unusual Ladies Retro Deco Bracelet Style 18k green and rose Gold Watch - Manual winding. 18k green gold case watch and bracelet measure 24mm wide.
Rolex White Gold King Midas Cellini Omani Crest Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare 18k White Gold King Midas Cellini Vintage Gents Wristwatch, lapiz lazuli dial with the Omani Crest at 6 0'clock, an 18k white gold fixed bezel, an 18k white gold bracelet with...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Midsize Rolex OysterDate Precision 6466 30mm Manual Wind 1960s Swiss RA417B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charming classic, Midsize Rolex ref.6466 Oysterdate Precision manual wind dress watch, c.1962, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Midsize Rolex OysterDate Precision 6466 30mm Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA417
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Midsize Rolex ref.6466 Oysterdate Precision manual wind dress watch, c.1962, in excellent working condition.
Midsize Rolex OysterDate Precision 6466 30mm 1960s Manual Wind Swiss RA417B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charming classic, Midsize Rolex ref.6466 Oysterdate Precision manual wind dress watch, c.1962, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Midsize Rolex OysterDate Ref.6466 Manual Wind, c.1970s Vintage RA126BLK
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Men's midsize Rolex Oysterdate manual wind dress watch, c.1973.
Stunning 1997 Rolex 14060 Submariner Wristwatch Box Lanyard Date Card Manuals
By Rolex
Located in GB
Wimbledon - Furniture are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 1997 Rolex Submariner no date 14060 stainless steel sports watch with original box manuals lanyard and ot...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster manual wind Wristwatch Ref 6082, circa 1952
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE With manual wind movement silvered dial gold coloured baton numerals, Rolex oyster crown on brown leather strap, circa 1952, case diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1971 Rolex Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Precision Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 23.5mm 18k Yellow Gold Precision Vintage Ladies Wristwatch, champagne dial with hour markers, an 18k yellow gold fixed bezel, a brown leather strap (not by Rolex) with an original ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Shock Resisting Steel Silver Dial 2727 Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel Shock Resisting Vintage Gents Wristwatch, white dial with applied hour markers and applied arabic numbers at 2,4,6,8 and 10, a fixed stainless steel smooth bezel, a...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold French Retro Star Dial Bracelet Manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A unique and truly beautiful object, created by hand in France in the 1940s. The style and conception of the associated bracelet are exceptional, with a luxurious hand and smooth art...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mens Rolex Ref 6694 Oysterdate Precision Manual Wind 1970s Vintage RA289Y
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision hand-wind dress watch, c.1972, in like new condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous classic Rolex sig...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Vintage Daytona Cosmograph Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref 6239
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel Cosmograph Daytona Gents Wristwatch, silvered dial with black sub-dials and applied hour markers, 30 minute recorder at 3 0'clock, 12 hour recorder at 6 0'clock, sm...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Vintage Semi Bubble Back Oyster Perpetual Manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare 18k Yellow Gold Semi Bubble Back Oyster Perpetual Vintage Gents Wristwatch, silvered dial with applied hour markers, a fixed 18k yellow gold coin edge bezel, a very rare origi...
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Manual Wind Dress Wristwatch Ref 5059
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A handsome dress watch with distinct vintage character offering stylized Arabic numerals, sub seconds and like new condition. The case back still has all of the original printing vis...
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies Tri-Color Gold Precision Manual Wind Bracelet Wristwatch, circa 1950
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Precision Rare & Unusual Ladies Retro Deco Bracelet Style 18k green and rose Gold Watch - Manual winding. 18k green gold case watch and bracelet measure 24mm wide.
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, circa 1956s, case diameter approx 32mm Case n° 153596 Ref 6444
Stainless Steel
Sold|$3,150
Vintage Ladies Rolex 14k Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Ladies Rolex 14k Yellow Gold Watch - Manual winding. 14k yellow gold case (15mm diameter).
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1950s Vintage RA425
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
Rolex Chronograph Coin Edge Vintage Gold Silver Dial 4062 Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Chronograph Gents Wristwatch, silver dial with applied roman numerals and applied arabic numbers at 6 and 12 0'clock, a fixed 18k yellow gold bezel, an 18k...
18k Gold
Rolex Cellini Platinum Black Dial B&P 5241/6 Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Platinum Cellini Gents Wristwatch, black dial with applied hour markers, small seconds at 6 0'clock, a fixed platinum bezel, an original black leather strap with an original platin...
Platinum
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1970s Vintage RA502
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1970, in excellent working condition, with Rolex Service Card. Verified authentic by a master watchma...
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1970s Vintage RA504
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1977, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex s...
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Ref 6694 Oysterdate Precision Manual Wind 1970s Swiss Vintage RA289
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision hand-wind dress watch, c.1972, all original, virtually unworn condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous...
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1960s Swiss RA447
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic vintage classic, all-stainless steel Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref.6694, hand-wind dress watch, c.1967, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master w...
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA450
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref.6694, hand-wind dress watch, c.1964, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex si...
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1960s Swiss RA450B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Men's Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision, hand-wind dress watch, c.1964, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex sign...
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1970s Vintage RA413B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref.6694, hand-wind dress watch, c.1972, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex si...
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1970s Vintage RA413
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic icon, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref.6694, hand-wind dress watch, c.1972, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex si...
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA450S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's iconic Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref.6694, hand-wind dress watch, c.1964, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous ...
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1970s Vintage RA413S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref.6694, hand-wind dress watch, c.1972, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex si...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rare Men's Midsize Oyster 6244 Manual Hand-Wind circa 1953 Swiss LV570
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, rare midsize Rolex Oyster 6244 manual hand-wind, c.1953. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker.
Mens Rolex Cellini Ref 4112 18k Gold Manual Wind 1970s Swiss Vintage RA161
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 ...
18k Gold
Vintage Rolex Precision Rose Gold Cream Enamel Dial Tear Drop Lugs Manual Wind
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Rose Gold Precision Vintage Gents Wristwatch, cream enamel dial with applied hour markers, a fixed 18k rose gold smooth bezel, 18k rose gold tear drop lugs, a brown leather st...
Rose Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 8952 14k Solid Gold 35mm Manual Wind 1950s RA529
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sophisticated luxury, chic Men's 14k solid gold Rolex Precision Ref.8952 manual wind dress watch, c.1957, in excellent working condition.
Gold, 14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Royal Precision Model 6426 34mm Watch Circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Providence, RI
The dial is a refined silver tone with gold dauphine hands, gold baton hour markers, and a center sweep seconds hand, embodying mid-century minimalism. Powered by a manual wind Rolex...
Rolex Precision Emerald & Diamond Bezel 18K White Gold Frosted Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Precision 18K White Gold Watch with Emerald Diamond Bezel - Integral Bracelet Vintage Rolex Precision manual-wind watch in 18K white gold featuring a cushion-shaped ca...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Rolex Pearlmaster Original Diamond Bracelet, Dial and Bezel Ladies 69298 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Specifications Ref: W2973 Movement: Automatic Case: 18k Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 29 mm Dial: Mother of Pearl & Diamond Markers Bracelet: 18k Yellow Gold with Diamonds Buckle: 18K ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Burgandy Leather Watch Strap Manual Movement Color: Speckled Blue Made in Switzerland
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 36mm Datejust Aubergine Purple Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel 126284RBR
By Rolex
Located in Tampa, FL
The watch includes its original outside cardboard box with embossed Rolex crown, original inside signature green Rolex box with microfiber interior and watch pillow, original warrant...
Diamond, Stainless Steel, White Gold
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Cellini Wristwatch with Bark Finish circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A stylized Rolex Cellini manual-wind dress watch with distinctive 1970s character, factory-original textured "bark" finish.
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Tudor Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royal manual wristwatch Ref 7934, circa 1965
By Tudor
Located in Firenze, IT
As part of this watch’s service and overhaul it has been pressure tested for water-resistance for depths up to 30 metres M] Tudor calibre 1156 manually wound movement, lever escape...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Midcentury Asymmetrical Rolex Carnelian and Diamond “High Jewelry” Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An exceptional find for the vintage Rolex enthusiast or the lover of unique and beautiful objects, this absolutely striking asymmetric bracelet cleverly houses a manually-wound Rolex...
Carnelian, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Rolex Closed Cover Ladies Wristwatch with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The interest of this piece is augmented beyond its fashion value by the manually-wound Rolex watch concealed beneath the three-dimensional centerpiece.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine 18k Rolex Precision Watch. 18k Gold Ladies 2608 Rolex Manual Watch
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Circa 1960s Dainty 23mm Case. Rolex 1400 Movement Ref. 2608. Beautiful Watch.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine 18k Rolex Precision Watch. 18k Gold Ladies 2157 Rolex Manual Watch
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Circa 1967s Dainty 16mm by 23mm Case. Rolex 1400 Movement Ref. 2157. Beautiful Watch.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Diamond Rolex Watch. Ladies 18k Rolex 2191 Manual Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
1400 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 2191. Circa 1972 Beautiful Watch.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Genuine Diamond Sapphire Rolex Watch. Ladies 18k Rolex 2189 Manual Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Diamond And Sapphire Rolex Watch. 18k White Gold Case and Stainless Steel Milanese Bracelet 1400 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 2189.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Sold|$3,000
Rare Vintage Rolex Orchid Manual Watch
By Rolex
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Rare Rolex Orchid Manual Watch Crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,350
Rolex 14k Yellow Gold Manual Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex 14K Yellow Gold Manual Ladies Watch - Manual winding. 14K Yellow gold ( 13 x 23 mm ) Will have engraving removed.
Vintage ROLEX Watch. Rolex Marconi 6732 Manual Mens WristWatch
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Marconi Mens Watch Gold Plated Stainless Steel Ref 6732 Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1950s Beautiful Watch. New Genuine Gucci Leather band. 34mm round Case
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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A fresh palette of dial colors and technological advances have elevated this classic watch model.
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.