Military WWI c1918 S/Silver Trench Rolex Officer's Watch w Hinged Stockwell Case
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
The watch secures on a wrist with new black leather strap, completed by s/steel buckle ~ Watches of this type - often referred to as “trench watches” – represent the transition...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rolex Rare Oyster Athlete 32mm Gay Frères Military Bracelet 4127
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The case back is engraved “R.W.C.”, referring to Rolex Watch Company and it bears a serial number 212XXX, dating the watch approximately to 1943.
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date United Arab Emirates Military Watch, 1969
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Date United Arab Emirates Military emblem Watch c.1969 Composition: Stainless Steel Automatic Movement 35mm Original Black Dial with UAE Military Emblem Made in Switzerland
Stainless Steel
Rolex WW2 Military Pocket Watch, Rare Circa 1942, Superb Collectable
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
A late military request for these pocket watches, during WW2 led to a rush for precision Rolex movements, and steel casing to be ready for issue.
Rolex Sterling Silver Military Campain W.W. 1 Watch from 1915
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Military / Campaign Series METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 45mm x 34mm MOVEMENT / CALI...
1941 ROLEX OYSTER NEPTUNE Vintage "Boys" Size WWII Military Style Watch
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1st...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
ROLEX ref. #6429 Rare US Military Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This manual wind, water proof model was sold exclusively at US military bases and was one of the least expensive Rolex watches for sale at the time.
18k Gold
1969 Rolex OysterDate Stainless Steel Special UAE Military Model 6694
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Additional Information: Maker: Rolex Model: 6694 Year: 1969 Material: Stainless Steel Dial: Original Black Dial with United Arab Emirates Military Emblem Movement: Automatic Case Me...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage 1944 Steel Automatic with Bubble Back Style Military Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1944 Rolex Reference 6565 Wrist watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 2 Piece Oyster case with Engine Turned Bezel, Caliber 1030 Automatic, self Winding movement, Rolex logo crown.
Steel
Rolex Submariner 'no date' Ref 14060M, by Pro-Hunter 'Military Submariner
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our Rolex Submariner 'no date' reference 14060M is a limited edition of 100 pieces customised by Pro Hunter as a "Military Submariner".
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage 1016 Explorer Gilt Underline Dial 1963 With Military Inscription
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Vintage 1016 Explorer Gilt Underline Dial 1963 With Military Inscription - Automatic winding. Stainless steel case (35 mm ). Black dial with Arabic numerals and luminous marker...
Sold
H 1.74 in W 1.38 in
1914 ROLEX Rare Vintage Mens World War I Era Military Trench - Sterling Silver
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1st...
Sterling Silver
Tudor Stainless Steel "Frogman" Military Submariner Wristwatch Ref 94010
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Tudor stainless steel "Frogman" military Submariner wristwatch, Ref. 94010, circa 1976. Important watches with a military history have long been of interest to vintage watch enthu...
Stainless Steel
ROLEX "UDT 11" "Meters First" ref #5513 Military Submariner
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This watch was made for the Underwater Demolition Team of the US navy, men who served as precursors to US Navy Seals of today. Literally battle tested at the height of the Vietnam Wa...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Military Style Pocket Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is an early Rolex Pocket Watch, with an impressive original enamel dial.
Rolex Sterling Silver Military Campaign Style Watch with Enamel Dial from 1915
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Military Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm x 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER...
Rolex 1960 Automatic Wrist Watch with Rare West Point Military Academy Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Rolex Wrist Watch for West Point Military Academy, 35 M.M 14k Gold Filled 2 piece case, Caliber 1530 Automatic, Self winding movement, Silver Satin dial with raised Gold s...
Gold-filled
Rolex Sterling Silver Military Campaign Style Watch circa 1915 with Enamel Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Military / Campaign METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 39mm x 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Ma...
Gold-filled
1940's Rolex WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens 52mm Pocket Watch - Nick
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1st...
Other
1940's Rolex WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens 50mm Pocket Watch Nickel
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
Among the most respected of these were Rolex’s military-issue watches, including wristwatches and pocket watches.
Other
Military WWI c1916 Rolex Mens' Watch with Very Rare Gun Metal 30mm Hinged Case
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Completed by Original Gilt Winder The watch features an original clean white porcelain DIAL adorned with Arabic numerals – hand painted in black & in striking red at 12 subsid...
Metal
Rare Rolex W&D Military WWI c1916 S/Silver Trench Rebberg Hinged Case 33mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This exceptionally rare and highly evocative First World War (WWI) period (c1916) wristwatch by Rolex is housed in a 925 Sterling Silver Hinged Case It’s a Trench Watch - an early...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rolex Rose Gold Early Military Style Manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Campaign / Military METAL / MATERIAL: 9Ct.
Rolex Oyster Rayleigh WWII Military Wristwatch, 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Oyster Rayleigh WWII Military Wristwatch. Made in 1940s.
Stainless Steel
Rolex British Military Broad Arrow Porcelain Dial Pocket Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex British Military pocket watch in stainless steel with porcelain dial with luminescence Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds.
Rolex Stainless Steel Military Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5513 circa 1972
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is an excellent example of the highly sought-after Rolex Military Submariner, Ref. 5513, produced for the British military from the mid 1970s.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel British Military Submariner "Mil Sub" Ref 5513 circa 1972
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is an excellent example of the highly sought-after Rolex Submariner, Ref. 5513, produced for the British Military from the mid 1970s.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Open Face British Military Pocket Watch with Black Dial circa 1920s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex open face British military 16 size pocket watch, circa 1920s.
Rolex Oyster Date Precision Stainless Steel Men's Wristwatch Ref 6066
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century all original, 1951 Rolex stainless steel oyster date precision wristwatch. Red date wheel. Original ruby steel riveted oyster band. Unpolished, minor scratches to case an...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster with Rare Black Dial From 1943
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster / Reference 3492 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1943 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm "Lug Tip to Lug Ti...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Cupronickel Ultra Prima Handwind Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex’s early Oyster design is presented here with distinctive vintage character, featuring a cupronickel case and a shaped profile that reflects the brand’s formative era of durable...
Rolex Steel Oyster Raleigh with Original Patinated Dial 1930's Oyster
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Tudor STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Raleigh / Reference 4220 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1941 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Diameter 29mm M...
Rolex Rare 1942 Bubble Back Ladies Steel Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1942 Rolex Ladies Reference 3869 Bubble Back Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. Stainless Steel 2 Piece Oyster case, original and unpolished, original Oyster Crown. Automatic, self winding ...
Steel
1937 Rolex Ref 3647 Very Rare Antique Manual Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Extremely Rare 1930s Rolex Precision Model 3647 Manual Wind Square Watch This late 1930s Rolex manual wind square watch is a remarkable and rare find, showcasing the timeless crafts...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Early Speedking with Original Dial from 1941 or 1942
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Speedking / Reference 3373 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 36mm X Diameter 30mm CIRCA / YEAR: 1941 / 1942...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Two Steel and Rose Gold with Original Dial and Ladder Bracelet from 1942
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back / Reference 2940 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and 14k Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1942 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Lengt...
Rolex 9Ct. Prince in Nearly New Condition Silver Enamel Dial from 1935 or 36
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince Model METAL / MATERIAL: 9KT Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1935 / 36 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 20mm MOVEMENT: ...
Rolex Steel Early Oyster with Original Super Oyster Crown circa 1952-53
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6084 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1952-53 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Di...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Watch. ROLEX Oyster Royal 2280 SS 30mm 1930s
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rolex Oyster Royal 2280 Stainless Steel Case. Manual Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1939 Beautiful Watch. Generic Stainless Steel Bracelet (not original Rolex). 30mm round c...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Royal ref 2280 Art-Deco c1936 S/Steel Manual 15 Jewels 30mm Mens' Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This fine & rare Art-Deco Rolex Royal reference 2280 S/Steel wristwatch, dating back to circa 1936, featuring: 30mm S/Steel Case, 35mm including the original signed screw-down cr...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Precision Ref. 3400 Openface, Keyless Lever Pocket Watch, Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare collectors Watch. Original Condition. Watch needs an overhaul. Including certificate of authenticity.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel and Rose Gold "Bubble Back" with Rare Original Dial from 1942
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back / Reference 2940 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / 14Kt. Solid Pink Gold Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1942 DIMENSIONS / S...
Rolex Oyster Royal Vintage Rose Gold and Steel Manual Wind Mid Size Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940 Rolex Reference 4302 Oyster Royal Wrist Watch, 29 M.M. 3 Piece Stainless steel case with Oyster Water Resistant back and a Rose Gold bezel, 17 jewel mechanical, manual win...
Rose Gold, Steel
Vintage Two Tone 1948 Rolex Oyster Handwind Watch Ref 5058
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1948 Rolex Oyster Ref. 5058 is a highly appealing early Rolex, combining the timeless character of a hand wound movement with the enduring elegance of a two-tone case de...
Stainless Steel
$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date, 18k Gold, Custom Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date crafted in 18k yellow gold, customised by jewellery designer Loree Rodkin. The watch features a champagne dial with baton hour markers, day aperture...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Longines Présence Heritage 34MM l4.767.8 White Dial 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Longines
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Longines Gender: Men's Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 8.75 mm Diameter: 34.00 mm Weight: 43.64 grams Men's 18K yellow gold, LONGINES Swiss made wristwatch. The meta...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,960Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1940s Bubbleback Rolex Oyster Perpetual 14k Gold 32mm Watch Ref. 3372
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Rolex Movement: Swiss Made - Automatic - Self Winding Case Material: Solid 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Weight: 48.1 Grams (case and strap) Case Size (Diameter): 32mm (not includ...
14k Gold
Rolex Vintage 9ct Rose Gold – 26mm – Manual Wind – 1938
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Vintage 9ct Rose Gold – 26mm – Manual Wind – 1938 From a time before formal reference numbers and when a 26mm case was considered suitable for any wrist, this vintage Rolex fr...
Rose Gold
Waltham Fontomatic Men's Wrist Watch w Date
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
In its period and considered modernist style circa late 1950's, this 33mm vintage Waltham Men's Wrist Watch presents a sleek look with a black face,contrasting gold-toned spear hands...
Steel
$9,245
H 1.62 in W 1.4 in
1918 Longines Tiffany & Co. Caliber 13.33 Mens World War I Military Chronograph
By Longines
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Sterling Silver
Art-Deco 1930's Rolex ref 47085 14K Rose Gold 32mm Cushion Case Mens' Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This elegant Art-Deco gents’ Rolex ref 47085 is from 1930’s, yet it’s in a beautiful original condition & in excellent working order Featuring a rarely seen intricate feature - a ...
Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Rolex Bubbleback 1946 Steel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1946 Rolex Reference 3130 "Bubbleback" 31 M.M Stainless Steel 2 piece Oyster case, caliber 630, 17 jewel Automatic Self winding movement, Quality Redone as original Black dial ...
Steel
ROLEX Watch. Rolex ref. 6426 Rare Subseconds Dial 1960s Mens Rolex watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Mens Watch Stainless Steel Case ref.6426 / 6427 Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1960 New Leather Band. Beautiful Watch. 34 mm round Case
Stainless Steel
BREITLING "Harrison Ford" PLUTON Navitimer 2100 Multifunction Military Pilots
By Breitling
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Chromium Marconi Hermetic Manual Wind Watch, circa 1930s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex / Marconi STYLE / REFERENCE: Hermetic METAL / MATERIAL: Chromium CIRCA: 1930's DIMENSIONS: Length 35mm X Diameter 29mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 ...
$4,869
H 1.78 in W 1.54 in
1910's Heuer Vintage Large Mens Sporting / Aviator's Single Button Chronograph
By Heuer
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Sterling Silver
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
Waltham Sterling Silver Trench Watch circa 1914 Rare P.S. Bartlett Half Hunter
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Trench watch / Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1914 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diamete...
Sterling Silver
Rolex 1930s Reference 3858 Steel 2 Register Chronograph Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1930s Rolex Chronograph Wrist Watch, 32 M.M Stainless Steel 3 piece case, 17 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind movement, 2 register chronograph timing functions, center second...
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.