Vintage Rolex Oyster Octagonal 1920's Extra Prima 1096 Case RARE
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1096 Serial: 260*** Year: 1925 Model: Rolex Oyster Vintage Octagonal
Vintage Rolex Oyster Octagonal 1920's Extra Prima 1096 Case RARE
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1096 Serial: 260*** Year: 1925 Model: Rolex Oyster Vintage Octagonal
Art-Deco 1927 Rolex ref 3619 9K Rose Gold 26mm Octagon Hinged Case Ladies' Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
sophisticated ladies’ timepiece is a Rolex ref 3619 from Art-Deco late c1920’s period, classy & elegant, it’s
Rose Gold
Rolex Gold Octagonal Oyster 679
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
A Gold Octagonal Wristwatch. Oyster, 1923 18K, nickel lever movement, 15 jewels, bi-metallic
18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Octagonal Vintage Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 33 mm vintage Oyster Octagonal by Rolex in 18k yellow gold which is quite rare to come across
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX 1930s Rare Art Deco Octagonal Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
14 karat yellow gold vintage Rolex wristwatch with an unusual octagonal case and rare luminous dial
14k Gold
Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cellini Model 4671 with Custom Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Cellini Model 4671 Octagonal 18k Yellow Gold with Blue Roman Dial and Custom Diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold
An Art-Deco 9K Gold Rolex Octagon Shaped 21mm Manual 15 jewels Ladies' Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
- features: Rarely seen Octagon Shaped Hinged Case, crafted in 9K Yellow Gold (stamped 9C, signed Rolex
9k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Vintage Octagon Manual Wristwatch circa 1936
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Octagon METAL / MATERIAL: 9Ct. Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Vintage Octagon Manual Wristwatch, circa 1936
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Octagon METAL / MATERIAL: 9Ct. Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Octagonal Original Oversized Crown Manual Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Octagon / English Patents METAL
Rolex Lady's White Gold Octagonal Wristwatch circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual-wind movement. 14k white gold octagonal case with unusual placement of the winding crown at
14k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Enamel Inlay Octagonal Manual Watch, 1920's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Octagon METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt
Rolex Nickle Silver Oyster Octagon Radium Dial Wristwatch Ref 2136
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Oyster Watch Company (By Rolex) STYLE / REFERENCE: Octagon, Oyster, Ref. 2136
Mixed Metal
Rolex Stainless Steel Nickel Silver Oyster Tudor Octagon Manual Watch
By Tudor
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Oyster Watch Company by Rolex STYLE / REFERENCE: Octagon METAL / MATERIAL
Elgin Mid-Century Modern 14k White Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch
By Elgin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern Elgin lady's watch. In 14 karat white gold. Prong-set with diamonds in a halo surrounding the dial and to the lugs on each end. With a block letter ELGIN...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Platinum Diamond Omega Ladies Wrist Watch Vintage Art Deco
Located in Greer, SC
" Lady's dress watch by Omega measures 6.5 inches long. It weighs 13.3 pennyweights. It has a rectangular platinum case measuring 13.62 by 13.21 mm with bead set round diamond lugs. ...
Diamond, Platinum
Baume & Mercier Montre Mecanique Or Malachite 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Watch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in PARIS, FR
Baume & Mercier watch circa 1970 in 18k yellow gold (750/1000), oval case, signed malachite dial, mechanical movement (manual winding), signed green leather strap, signed gold-tone m...
Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum Watch 2.40 TCW VS2 G/H Antique 17.5g Manual 6/5"
Located in Puyallup, WA
Introducing a work of art and a testament to exquisite craftsmanship, this Platinum Art Deco Watch. Adorned with exquisite natural diamonds, this timepiece stands as a statement of s...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Elgin 14k White Gold Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ladies Manual Wind Watch
By Elgin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual Function: hours, minutes Case: round 10mm 14k white gold diamond case Dial: champagne Serial # H615XXX No box or papers. Guaranteed to be authentic by seller.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
FRED Paris Circa 1990 Montre Force 10 Vintage Golden Metal Wrist Watch Lady
By Fred Paris
Located in PARIS, FR
Vintage Fred Force 10 watch in gold-plated metal, quartz movement, white dial with Roman numerals, original rice-grain mesh bracelet with invisible clasp. Diameter 2.5 cm (excluding ...
Gilt Metal
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 X 9 M.M. 2 Piece Platinum Case set with European cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat, the case sides and back are fu...
Diamond, Platinum
18k Chopard LUC Ladies Manual watch. Vintage Chopard 18k Yellow gold Watch.
By Chopard
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
This is a rare piece that does not come up for sale often. In fact, you will probably not see one like this for sale. Elegant and minimalistic wristwatch and bracelet. 18k Gold panth...
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Dress Watch circa 1950 with Original Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold / Set with Vintage Rose Cut Stones .75Cts. CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZ...
18k Gold
Rare Vintage Baume & Mercier Ladies 14K Yellow Gold 1.50CTW Diamond Quartz Watch
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Vintage Baume & Mercier 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 1.50ctw VS F-G Hexagonal Dial 25.17g Complete service 5/2025 Description: Offered here is an elegant and rare vi...
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Colisee 590002 24mm
By Cartier
Located in istanbul, TR
Condition Pre-owned - Good Seller Notes “very good” Country of Origin Switzerland Bezel Color Gold Closure Buckle Number of Jewels 7 Jewels Indices No Hour Marks Year Manufactured 19...
Blue Sapphire, Silver
Rolex Standard Gold Filled Ladies Art Deco Watch with Original Patinated Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Metal Cord Band METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm "Lug Tip t...
Gold-filled
Antique c1915 Rolex W&D 9K 375 Rose Gold 28mm Hinged Round Case Ladies' Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
TO U.S.A BUYERS: DON’T SWEAT ABOUT 15% TRUMP’S TARIFF - WE COVER IT BY GIVING YOU 15% DISCOUNT! This sophisticated ladies’ timepiece is an antique Rolex watch from circa 1915, y...
Rose Gold
Unavailable|$4,369
H 0.93 in W 0.6 in
1960's Rolex Ladies Dress Watch with Bracelet - 14K White Gold & Diamonds
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 1stD...
White Gold
Rare Art Deco 1938 Rolex Prince 9K Solid Gold Watch Vintage
By Rolex
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Beautiful Art Deco period solid gold Rolex Prince watch from 1938. The Prince style watch is distinguished by the second dial which displays the seconds hand. This watch has...
Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose 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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