Rare Antique Rolex 1920s Manual Winding 26MM 15K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
are consistent with age. Antique Manual Watch Properties Brand: Rolex Family: Antique Manual Model
Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
15 Kt Gold Ladys Vintage Rolex Manual Winding, Collectors
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
15 Kt Gold Ladys Vintage Rolex Manual Winding , Collectors Case: 15 Kt Gold diameter 25.5 mm x 8.3
15k Gold, Gold
Rolex Mini Chameleon Precision 8789 18k YG Florentine Engraving Manual Winding 1
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Manual Winding Weight N/A Lug Width 12.5mm Buckle Width 7.5mm Serviced Yes Box No Papers No
Antique Rolex Oyster Pioneer Watch Face Chronograph Manual Wind
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing a rare and stunning piece of history: an antique Rolex Oyster Pioneer manual winding
Stainless Steel
Mini Chameleon Precision 2028 Bark Finish 18k YG Manual Winding 1972
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Rolex Chameleon Leather Strap Diameter 17mm Length N/A Movement Manual
Rolex Manual Winding White Gold 3603 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Manual Winding White Gold 3603 Watch - Manual winding. 18K White gold (24 x 35 mm ) . Silver
Rolex Manual Winding White Gold 3603 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Manual Winding White Gold 3603 Watch - Manual winding. 18K White gold (24 x 35 mm ) . Silver
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Precision Manual winding Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Stainless Steel Watch - Manual winding. Stainless steel case with
Stainless Steel
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 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
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 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
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
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 Sterling Silver Manual wind Purse Watch, Circa 1930s
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Sterling Silver Purse Watch - Manual winding ; 17 jeweled. Silver ( 30 mm x 36 mm ). White
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
Rolex Watch Company Stainless Steel Men's Manual Winding Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / 4925 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
18kt Yellow Gold Rolex Dress Wrist Watch, Manual Winding
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Gold Rolex Dress Wrist Watch Movement: Mechanical with Manual Movement Caliber 1600
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 Karat Gold, Manual Winding
By Rolex
Located in Berlin, DE
Rolex Cellini Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 Karat Gold, manual winding. Including certificate of
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies Precision Yellow Gold Manual Winding Watch Model 9292
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 14k Yellow Gold Watch Model 9292 - Manual winding. 14k yellow gold
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Cellini Series Manual Winding Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Gold Bracelet Watch / Ref. 4111 METAL
Retro Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Wrist Watch Original 396428 Manual Winding
By Rolex
Located in Dearborn, MI
Retro Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Wrist Watch Original 396428 Manual Winding Genuine Ladies
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies yellow gold Multi-Chain Manual winding Bracelet Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Unusual Ladies Rolex Multi-Chain-Bracelet Watch - Manual winding. White gold case (15mm diameter
Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Manual-Winding 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Model Oyster Perpetual Year 1940's Gold plated Rolex buckle Dimensions 34 mm.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Manual-Winding 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Model Oyster Perpetual Year 1940's Gold plated Rolex buckle Dimensions 34 mm.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Precision 9kt. gold men's manual winding wristwatch with Dennison case
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Precision 9kt. yellow gold men's manual winding wristwatch with Dennison case. Made in
Gold, 9k Gold
Rolex Precision Stainless Steel Manual Winding Ref 6426 from 1973 or 1974
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster / Ref 6426 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless
Rolex 18 Karat Solid Gold Manual Winding Ladies Dress Wristwatch, circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Ladies Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt
Rolex Steel Manual Winding Oyster with a Custom Finished Dial From Mid 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster / Reference 6426 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Ladies Dress Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Ladies Dress Watch - Manual winding. 14K Yellow gold ( 12 x 18 mm ). Silver dial with
Vintage Rolex Men's Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Men's Stainless Steel Watch - Manual winding. Stainless steel case (33mm diameter
ROLEX 6234 PRE-DAYTONA SS/ 18K MANUAL-Winding CHRONOGRAPH
Located in Atlanta, GA
Metal: Stainless Steel & 18K Gold Movement.: Calibre 72 A, ebauche by Valjoux, 17 jewels Case: Three-part case, polished and satined Case Diameter.: 36 mm in diameter Serial/Year...
18ct White Gold & Diamond Rolex Cellini
By Rolex
Located in Cape Town, ZA
18ct White Gold Diamond Ladies Rolex Cellini Watch - Manual winding in excellent condition. Model
Diamond, White Gold
Early 1930s Rolex Bubble Back Stainless Steel with Sweep Seconds Watch
By Rolex
Located in Carlisle, GB
This early and rare Pre-own Manual winding Rolex Watch is working and it is running well. The dial
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies White Gold Diamond Manual Winding Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Boston, MA
crystal and is signed Rolex with black hands and silver baton hour markers. The manual winding Rolex
Diamond, White Gold
Rolex 1958 Lady-Datejust Watch 6517 - Yellow Gold 18k Automatic One Year
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: Lady-Datejust Model Number: 6517 Movement: Automatic Warranty: One Year Year: 1958 Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Champagne Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Ma...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CHANEL black leather 2022 22C DUBAI BEECHWOOD VANITY Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Small Vanity bag in beige beechwood with black leather trims and antique gold-tone hardware. Rare limited edition. Opens with a logo clasp closure and is lined ...
Patek Philippe Ultra Thin, 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe et Cie STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3571-1 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Width...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's with Original Bracelet
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 4217-10 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23mm X Widt...
Gold
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Cocktail dr...
$7,179
D 0.44 in Dm 1.34 in
18kt Solid Gold Omega Constellation Chronometer Officially Certified, Cal 561
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Omega Constellation Chronometer Officially Certified, 18kt solid gold case, Calibre 561 , Reference 168005 Movement: mechanical movement, automatic self winding, Calibre 561 Functi...
Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond Cat Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k yellow gold cat brooch, with approx. 1.10ctw H/SI1 diamonds. Brooch measures 1.25" x 1". Marked 18k on the back. Weight - 10.7 grams.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster 9k Solid Rose Gold Mens 1930s 32mm Vintage Manual Wind RA713
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare, timeless treasure 9k solid rose gold Rolex Oyster cushion case manual wind dress watch, c.1937, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorge...
Gold, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Façade 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Façade 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Watch - Quartz. 18K Yellow Gold (22 mm x 33 mm) with red cabochin rubies on bezel. White dial with Arabic numerals. Wrist size 6.75 ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Custom Orange Dial Engine Turned Bezel 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 41mm Length x...
Stainless Steel
14k Hamilton Diamond Watch. Vintage Ladies Hamilton Classic String Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning watch piece. Hamilton fully mechanical wristwatch. 14k White Gold Case with multiple diamonds. 14k White Gold Kreiser Cable Band. Condition: Watch winds up and ticks. Needs...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, White Gold
Cartier Large Size Trinity Hoop Tri-Color Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Tri-Color (Yellow, White, Rose) Gold Large Trinity Hoop Earrings by Cartier. These Cartier Trinity Huggie Hoop Earrings feature an iconic blend of 18k yellow, white, and rose g...
18k Gold, Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise Ref 1840 Large Yellow Gold Automatic Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Cartier Tank Francaise Reference 1840 Wrist Watch, 28 X 24 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece Water resistant case, Automatic Self winding movement, Sapphire Crown and Sapphire ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
HERMES green FEU2DOU Tote Vert Fonce Feutre & Gulliver leather
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Feu2dou Tote in Vert Fonce Feutre (felt) and Gulliver Leather. Perforated "H" at front and leather tab closure. Unlined with a push button pocket against the ba...
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Ruby & Diamond Band Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham 1890
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gypsy Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Hallmarked Birmingham 1890 Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold Victorian gypsy ring, a true embodiment of timeless eleg...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Dior 30 Montaigne Bar Jacket Off-White Ecru Plumetis Tulle Skirt Set FR38
By Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The 30 Montaigne Bar jacket and plumetis tulle skirt represent the most iconic ensemble in the history of Dior - a timeless symbol of femininity, structure, and grace. First introduc...
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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