Rolex GMT-Master Rare Nipple Tropical Dial 1675
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This remarkable example showcases a black tropical ‘nipple’ dial that has aged to a warm, rich patina over time.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
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 Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Jubilee Band Bezel: Black Dial: Black Nipple Dial ...
18k Gold
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Rare Nipple Dial Omani Crest Submariner Date B&P 1680
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare 18k Yellow Gold Omani Crest Submariner Date Vintage Men's Wristwatch, original matte black nipple dial, date at 3 0'clock, an 18k yellow gold bi-directional rotating bezel wit...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 "Turned Purple" Model Number: 1680 Age: 1978 Serial Number: 57268** Band: Custom L...
18k Gold
Unavailable
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
Rolex GMT-Master 1675 Nipple Dial Men's Automatic Vintage Watch Two Tone
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex GMT-Master 1675 Nipple Dial Mens Automatic Vintage Watch Two Tone 40mm
Rolex GMT Master Chocolate "Nipple" Dial 18k Yellow Gold Watch, Ref. 1675
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Although the Rolex GMT-Master was designed essentially for professional use, its combination of peerless functionality and rugged looks has attracted a wider traveling public. As wel...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex GMT "Root Beer" Yellow Gold Brown Nipple Dial Model 1675, circa 1972
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Model: GMT Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Size: 40mm Dial: Brown Nipple Dial "Root Beer" Model Number: 1675 Age: 1972 Serial Number: 35809** Band: Custom Leather & Buck...
18k Gold
Rolex GMT Root Beer Tropical Brown Nipple Dial Yellow Gold Model 1675 circa 1978
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Model: GMT Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Size: 40mm Dial: Brown Nipple Dial "Root Beer" Tropical Model Number: 1675 Age: 1978 Serial Number: 59064** Band: Custom Leath...
18k Gold
Unavailable
W 0.79 in D 0.52 in Dm 1.58 in L 7.5 in
Rolex GMT-Master Root Beer 1675 Automatic 18K TT Watch Matt Nipple Dial W/Papers
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex GMT-MASTER Root Beer 1675 AUTOMATIC 18K TT WATCH MATT NIPPLE DIAL W/PAPERS
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 dial, due to the protruding hour markers made of precious metals in this case yellow g...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 rotating 18K yellow gold bezel with blue insert. Blue dial with Mercedes gold lumino...
18k Gold
Rolex yellow Gold stainless steel GMT-Master Nipple Dial automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Rolex Caliber 1575 movement Function: hours, minutes, seconds, GMT, date Case: 40mm stainless steel case with 14k yellow gold GMT bezel, acrylic crystal, waterpro...
14k Gold
Rolex Submariner Date 16808 Black Nipple Dial Mens Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 16808 Mens Watch. 40mm 18K yellow gold case. Unidirectional rotating 18K yellow gold bezel with blue insert. Black dial with Mercedes gold lumi...
ROLEX Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel "Nipple Dial" GMT-Master circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The strong, sporty look is tempered by the warmth of yellow gold. The so-called "nipple" markers, surrounded by yellow gold are striking against the black dial.
Tropical Nipple Dial Vintage Rolex Submariner 1680 Blue 18 Karat Gold Rare
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1680 Serial: 5835*** Year:1979 Model: Submariner Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Custom Blue Nato Strap Bezel: Blue Dial: TROPICAL NIPP...
18k Gold
1980's Rolex Submariner One-of-a-kind Color Change Nipple Dial
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Ref # 16808 Submariner circa 1980's. First edition of submariner with sapphire crystal (opposed to thicker plastic crystal). The color on this dial has natur...
18k Gold
Rolex GMT Master Vintage Rare Nipple Dial 40 Yellow Gold Jubilee Ref 16758
By Rolex
Located in București, București
The term "nipple dial" refers to the distinctive hour markers found on the dial of certain vintage Rolex watches, including the GMT-Master 16758.
Yellow Gold
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.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Steel GMT Nipple Bezel Wristwatch Ref. 1675
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Original vintage 1978 Rolex GMT. Black nipple dial with unique 1970's gold markers and a black mat finish bezel.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex GMT 18K Yellow Gold ref. #1675
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
It was fitted with a new dial and hands when last serviced at Rolex. The nipple dial lends an authentic vintage aesthetic, while still being a robust sport watch.
18k Gold
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: Xupes Presentation Pouch Dial: Brown Other Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movement: Auto...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.79 in Dm 1.58 in L 0.28 in
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
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
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 Model Number: 1680 Age: 1971 Serial Number: 32910** Band: Custom Leather Buckle:...
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Submariner Transitional Nipple Dial Wristwatch Ref 16808 1983
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Featuring a 40mm diameter case with unidirectional black elapsed time bezel, sapphire crystal, gloss black original dial with applied “nipple” shaped indexes, gilt luminous hands, an...
18k Gold
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: Box Only Dial: Black Other Glass: Plexiglass Movement: Automatic Water Resistance:...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold Brown Tropical Nipple Dial Model 1680, circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Model: Submariner Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Size: 40mm Dial: Tropical Brown Nipple Dial Model Number: 1680 Age: 1966 Serial Number: 20324** Band: Custom Leather ...
Rolex GMT-Master Root Beer 1675 Automatic Watch Matte Nipple Dial Service Papers
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex GMT-Master Root Beer 1675 Automatic Watch Matte Nipple Dial Service papers
Rolex Submariner Date 16808 Men's Watch Black Nipple Dial Vintage 18K Y Gold
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Submariner Date 16808 Men'sWatch Black Nipple Dial Vintage 18K Y.Gold 40mm
Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675 Chocolate Brown Nipple Dial Yellow Gold Watch, 1978
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Rolex Model Name: GMT - Master Model Number: 1675 Movement: Self-Winding Manual Winding Case Size: 40 mm Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Dial Color: Chocolate Brown "Nipp...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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: Box Only Dial: Brown Other Glass: Plexiglass Movement: Automatic Water Resistance:...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15407OR.OO.1220OR.01 Double Balance Wheel Iced Out
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel in 18K Rose Gold 15407OR Openworked Dial is an iconic masterpiece known for its sporty octagonal case shape, substantial link bracelet,...
Rose Gold
Cartier Santos De Cartier Chronograph Two Tone Custom Diamond Watch W2SA0008
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier Series: Santos Model: W2SA0008 Case Diameter: 44 mm Bracelet: 18k yellow gold / stainless steel Bezel: Custom diamond set Dial: Silver Carat Weight: 30.00 carats in ...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe 5711 All Diamond Watch 18 Karat in Stock
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Patek Philippe Case Material: 18k White Gold Case Diameter: 40mm Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire Bezel: Triple row of round shape Diamonds (aftermarket) Dial: All round sh...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Submariner Date 16610
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Submariner Date REFERENCE: 16610 SIZE: 40mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BEZEL: Black BAND: Oyster Stainless Steel MOVEMENT: Automatic WRIST SIZE: 8.25 Good...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 1601 Mosaic Blue JDM 5.1m Serial 1977 Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601, Mosaic Blue Dial, Steel & 18k White Gold, Full Set, 1977 (5.1M Serial, JDM) Among vintage Datejusts, few dials capture collectors’ imaginations like the Mo...
Cartier Tortue Watch with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds and a navy blue leather alligator strap. Signed by Cartier 28mm face Model #2644
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Sage Green Dial 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 36m...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Watch. ROLEX Oyster Royal 3121 SS and 9k Bezel. 29mm
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rolex Oyster Royal 3121 9k Yellow Gold Bezel and Stainless Steel Case. Manual Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1943 Beautiful Watch. New Genuine Leather band. 29mm round case ...
9k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex vintage Oysterdate Steel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1967 Rolex Oyster Date Reference 6694 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 2 Piece Oyster case. Caliber 1225 17 Jewel manual Wind, Nickle Lever movement. Custom Refinished "Cal...
Steel
Rolex Day Date 40 Presidential 228348RBR Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Dial Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day Date 40 Presidential 228348RBR Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Dial Bezel The Rolex Yellow Gold President Day Date 40 228348RBR is a wristwatch with an analog display. It has ...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Explorer Date 5701
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage stainless steel and yellow gold Rolex Explorer Date ref. 5701 automatic movement wristwatch. Featuring well aged champagne dial with applied dagger-style hour markers. Com...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 25721ST Custom Two Tone Rose Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 25721ST Custom Two Tone Rose Watch with Baguette Diamonds This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
230.25 Carat Carbonado Black Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: This monumental 230.25 carat carbonado diamond is the largest natural black diamond available on the market. Known for their extraordinar...
Black Diamond
Rolex Submariner Glossy Gilt Explorer Dial 5513 Steel Automatic Watch, 1964
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 5513 Year: 1964 Serial number: 11xxxxx Reference: C03610 Many have seen Rolex signature design the 3,6,9 known to be the explorer dial as it is frequentl...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$90,750
H 1.58 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Day-Date President 40 18K Yellow Gold Green Lacquer Dial Men Watch 228238
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with Box and papers. 🕰️ Product Overview Brand: Rolex Model: Day-Date 40 Model Number: 228238 Type: Wristwatch Style: Luxury Department: Men Country/Region of Manufa...
Yellow Gold
$30,030
H 1.42 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex President Day-Date 36 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Men Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. No original box and papers. Comes with a chonostore box. Free polishing upon request. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement...
Yellow Gold
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.
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This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
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