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Rolex Masterpiece 18946

Rolex Masterpiece Platinum Day Date Diamond Bezel Meteorit Dial Mens Watch 18946
Rolex Masterpiece Platinum Day Date Diamond Bezel Meteorit Dial Mens Watch 18946

Rolex Masterpiece Platinum Day Date Diamond Bezel Meteorit Dial Mens Watch 18946

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Minor rusty sign on Dial as visible in pictures. Original Box and Papers are not included comes with a Chronostore presentation box and authenticity card. Details: Brand Rolex Color...

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Rolex Platinum Masterpiece/Pearlmaster automatic Wristwatch Ref 18946
Rolex Platinum Masterpiece/Pearlmaster automatic Wristwatch Ref 18946

Rolex Platinum Masterpiece/Pearlmaster automatic Wristwatch Ref 18946

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Masterpiece/Pearlmaster, Model 18946 - Day-Date - Men's automatic-winding platinum wristwatch with diamond bezel (39mm diameter).

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Rolex 18946 Platinum Masterpiece Mother of Pearl Dial Watch
Rolex 18946 Platinum Masterpiece Mother of Pearl Dial Watch

Rolex 18946 Platinum Masterpiece Mother of Pearl Dial Watch

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Rolex MPN: 18946 Model: Masterpiece Case Material: Platinum Case Diameter: 39 mm Crystal: Scratch Resistant Sapphire Bezel: Factory Diamond Dial Dial: Factory Mother of Pearl ...

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Rolex Platinum Masterpiece Pearlmaster Special Edition Wristwatch Ref 18946
Rolex Platinum Masterpiece Pearlmaster Special Edition Wristwatch Ref 18946

Rolex Platinum Masterpiece Pearlmaster Special Edition Wristwatch Ref 18946

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Automatic winding. Platinum case with Rolex diamond bezel (39mm diameter). Factory silvered dial with diamond hour markers. Platinum Rolex Masterpiece bracelet. Pre-owned with Rolex ...

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Rolex Platinum Diamond Masterpiece Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18946
Rolex Platinum Diamond Masterpiece Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18946

Rolex Platinum Diamond Masterpiece Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18946

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Masterpiece Day-Date Men's Platinum and Diamond Watch 18946 - Automatic winding, Quickset, sapphire crystal.

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Rolex Platinum Diamond Masterpiece Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18946

Rolex Platinum Diamond Masterpiece Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18946

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Masterpiece Day-Date Men's Platinum and Diamond Watch 18946 - Automatic winding, Quickset, sapphire crystal.

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Rolex Day-Date 18946 Special Edition Masterpiece Platinum 40 Diamonds MOP #1676
Rolex Day-Date 18946 Special Edition Masterpiece Platinum 40 Diamonds MOP #1676

Rolex Day-Date 18946 Special Edition Masterpiece Platinum 40 Diamonds MOP #1676

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Reference #:. swiss-automatic. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.

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Rolex Day-Date Masterpiece Gents Platinum Mother of Pearl Dial Diamond Set 18946
Rolex Day-Date Masterpiece Gents Platinum Mother of Pearl Dial Diamond Set 18946

Rolex Day-Date Masterpiece Gents Platinum Mother of Pearl Dial Diamond Set 18946

By Rolex

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A 39 mm Platinum Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Masterpiece Gents Wristwatch, white mother of pearl dial set with 8 applied round brilliant cut diamond hour markers and 2 applied baguette...

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Rolex Platinum Masterpiece Pearlmaster Special Edition Wristwatch Ref 18946
Rolex Platinum Masterpiece Pearlmaster Special Edition Wristwatch Ref 18946

Rolex Platinum Masterpiece Pearlmaster Special Edition Wristwatch Ref 18946

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Men's automatic-winding wristwatch. Platinum round style case with diamond bezel (39mm diameter). Rolex meteorite dial with trapezoid diamonds at 6 & 9 o'clock. Platinum Masterpiece...

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RARE Rolex Day-Date Masterpiece Special Edition Platinum Diamond REF 18946
RARE Rolex Day-Date Masterpiece Special Edition Platinum Diamond REF 18946

RARE Rolex Day-Date Masterpiece Special Edition Platinum Diamond REF 18946

By Rolex

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Brand: Rolex Model Name: Masterpiece Model Number: 18946 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 40 mm Case Back: Closed Case Material: Platinum 950 Bezel: Factory Diamond Dial: Si...

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Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

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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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.

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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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