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Rolex GMT-Master Rare Nipple Tropical Dial 1675
Rolex GMT-Master Rare Nipple Tropical Dial 1675

Rolex GMT-Master Rare Nipple Tropical Dial 1675

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A rare vintage Rolex GMT-Master reference 1675, dating to circa 1978. This remarkable example

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex GMT Master 16758 NIPPLE DIAL 18K Yellow Gold Jubilee Band 40mm
Rolex GMT Master 16758 NIPPLE DIAL 18K Yellow Gold Jubilee Band 40mm

Rolex GMT Master 16758 NIPPLE DIAL 18K Yellow Gold Jubilee Band 40mm

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 16758 Serial: 8370*** Year: 1984 Model: Rolex GMT Master Case Material: 18K

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Rare Nipple Dial Omani Crest Submariner Date B&P 1680
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Rare Nipple Dial Omani Crest Submariner Date B&P 1680

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Rare Nipple Dial Omani Crest Submariner Date B&P 1680

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

nipple dial, date at 3 0'clock, an 18k yellow gold bi-directional rotating bezel with a black bezel

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold Blue Nipple Dial Model 1680, circa 1978
Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold Blue Nipple Dial Model 1680, circa 1978

Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold Blue Nipple Dial Model 1680, circa 1978

By Rolex

Located in Houston, TX

Brand: Rolex Model: Submariner Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Size: 40mm Dial: Blue Nipple Dial

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex GMT-Master Rare Vintage Nipple Enamel Dial 18k Yellow Gold Jubilee
Rolex GMT-Master Rare Vintage Nipple Enamel Dial 18k Yellow Gold Jubilee

Rolex GMT-Master Rare Vintage Nipple Enamel Dial 18k Yellow Gold Jubilee

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W 0.79 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.58 in L 7.75 in

Rolex GMT-Master Rare Vintage Nipple Enamel Dial 18k Yellow Gold Jubilee

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex GMT-Master Rare Vintage Nipple Enamel Dial 18k Yellow Gold Jubilee 40mm

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Vintage Submarine Date Nipple Dial, 1680
Rolex Vintage Submarine Date Nipple Dial, 1680

Rolex Vintage Submarine Date Nipple Dial, 1680

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A vintage yellow gold Submariner Date. Featuring a rare distinctive blue dial coined the nipple

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pre-Owned “Nipple Dial” Rolex GMT Ref. #1675
Pre-Owned “Nipple Dial” Rolex GMT Ref. #1675

Pre-Owned “Nipple Dial” Rolex GMT Ref. #1675

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Noted for the lovely patina on the luminous markers, this watch further boasts excellent bracelet condition and a very strong case. The bracelet, dial and bezel are original. The han...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Submariner Date 1680 Blue Nipple Dial Mens Watch
Rolex Submariner Date 1680 Blue Nipple Dial Mens Watch

Rolex Submariner Date 1680 Blue Nipple Dial Mens Watch

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 1680 Mens Watch. 40mm 18K yellow gold case. Bi-directional

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1980's Rolex Submariner One-of-a-kind Color Change Nipple Dial
1980's Rolex Submariner One-of-a-kind Color Change Nipple Dial

1980's Rolex Submariner One-of-a-kind Color Change Nipple Dial

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

fade on vintage Rolex has looked similar to this one. I consider many watches to be handsome, this one

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex GMT Master Vintage Rare Nipple Dial 40 Yellow Gold Jubilee Ref 16758
Rolex GMT Master Vintage Rare Nipple Dial 40 Yellow Gold Jubilee Ref 16758

Rolex GMT Master Vintage Rare Nipple Dial 40 Yellow Gold Jubilee Ref 16758

By Rolex

Located in București, București

, please check our terms&conditions agreement. The Rolex GMT-Master reference 16758 with a "nipple dial

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel and Gold "Nipple" Dial GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 1675 circa 1970s
Rolex Steel and Gold "Nipple" Dial GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 1675 circa 1970s

Rolex Steel and Gold "Nipple" Dial GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 1675 circa 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Rolex stainless steel and 18k yellow gold GMT-Master wristwatch with the recognizable "nipple" dial

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

Rolex GMT 18K Yellow Gold ref. #1675
Rolex GMT 18K Yellow Gold ref. #1675

Rolex GMT 18K Yellow Gold ref. #1675

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

hands when last serviced at Rolex. The nipple dial lends an authentic vintage aesthetic, while still

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Veri Slim Manual Wind Dress Model Wristwatch, circa 1950s
Rolex Yellow Gold Veri Slim Manual Wind Dress Model Wristwatch, circa 1950s

Rolex Yellow Gold Veri Slim Manual Wind Dress Model Wristwatch, circa 1950s

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

movement with subsidiary seconds. With Rolex nipple style crown. Case back free of any personalized

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Top Dress Model Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref 4325, circa 1950
Rolex Yellow Gold Top Dress Model Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref 4325, circa 1950

Rolex Yellow Gold Top Dress Model Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref 4325, circa 1950

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Vintage Rolex manual wind dress model ref 4325 14K gold top and stainless steel case back circa

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Dress manual wind wristwatch, circa 1950s
Rolex Stainless Steel Dress manual wind wristwatch, circa 1950s

Rolex Stainless Steel Dress manual wind wristwatch, circa 1950s

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

movement with subsidiary seconds with distinctive Rolex nipple style winding and setting crown. Recently

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Top Dress Model Tear Drop Lugs Reference 4399, circa 1950s
Rolex Yellow Gold Top Dress Model Tear Drop Lugs Reference 4399, circa 1950s

Rolex Yellow Gold Top Dress Model Tear Drop Lugs Reference 4399, circa 1950s

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

wind caliber 10 1/2 movement with subsidiary seconds. With period Rolex nipple style crown. Fully

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master Root Beer Nipple Dial Yellow Gold 16758
Rolex GMT-Master Root Beer Nipple Dial Yellow Gold 16758

Rolex GMT-Master Root Beer Nipple Dial Yellow Gold 16758

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Ref: W6571 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: GMT-Master Model Ref: 16758 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex GMT-Master 1675 Matte Brown Nipple Dial Automatic Men's Watch
Rolex GMT-Master 1675 Matte Brown Nipple Dial Automatic Men's Watch

Rolex GMT-Master 1675 Matte Brown Nipple Dial Automatic Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex GMT-Master 1675 Matte Brown Nipple Dial Automatic Men's Watch 40MM

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold Black Nipple Dial Model 1680, circa 1971
Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold Black Nipple Dial Model 1680, circa 1971

Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold Black Nipple Dial Model 1680, circa 1971

By Rolex

Located in Houston, TX

Brand: Rolex Model: Submariner Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Size: 40mm Dial: Black Nipple Dial

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex GMT-Master Nipple Dial Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold 1675
Rolex GMT-Master Nipple Dial Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold 1675

Rolex GMT-Master Nipple Dial Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold 1675

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Ref: W6506 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: GMT-Master Model Ref: 1675 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master Root Beer Nipple Dial Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold 1675
Rolex GMT-Master Root Beer Nipple Dial Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold 1675

Rolex GMT-Master Root Beer Nipple Dial Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold 1675

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Ref: W6474 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: GMT-Master Model Ref: 1675 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Precision Dress Model manual wristwatch, circa 1952
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Precision Dress Model manual wristwatch, circa 1952

Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Precision Dress Model manual wristwatch, circa 1952

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

original Rolex nipple shaped crown for winding and setting. Powered by 17 jewel manual wind movement with

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

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Rolex Nipple For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate rolex nipple for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Making the right choice when shopping for a rolex nipple may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a rolex nipple, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Rolex Nipple?

On average, a rolex nipple at 1stDibs sells for $22,560, while they’re typically $8,900 on the low end and $59,995 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

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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