Rolex Milgauss Steel Black Dial Orange Hand Automatic Men Watch 116400
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Good condition. No original box and paper. Comes with a Chronostore box and an authenticity card. Covered by 2-year seller warranty * Free shipping within the USA * 24-month warrant...
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Rolex Milgauss Green Crystal Orange Hand Black Dial Mens Watch 116400GV
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned. Comes with an Original Box and Papers. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Milgauss Steel Black Dial Orange Hand Automatic Mens Watch 116400
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned. Original Box and Papers are Included. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch'...
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Rolex Explorer II Steel Orange Hand Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 216570
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This is a pre-owned Rolex Explorer II with a wrist-fit of up to 7 Inches. This Explorer is in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear on the bezel. It comes with the original...
Rolex Explorer II Steel GMT Orange Hand Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 216570
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre owned. 2014 card. Original Box and Papers are Included. Covered by 1-year Chronostore Warranty. Brand Rolex Type Wristwatch Department Men Model Number 216570 Country/Region of ...
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NEW Rolex Explorer II Steel Orange Hand White Dial Automatic Mens Watch 226570
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand new. Original Box and Papers are Included. 5-year Rolex warranty. Brand and Model Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Explorer II Model Number: 226570 Type and Style: Type...
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Rolex Explorer II Steel GMT Orange Hand Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 216570
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre owned Rolex Explorer II GMT Stainless Steel White Dial Automatic Men's Watch 216570. 2018 Card. This Beautiful Timepiece Features: Stainless Steel Case with a Stainless Steel Oys...
Rolex Milgauss 40mm 116400 Steel Black Dial Orange Hand Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Box and papers. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch's authenticity at any b...
Steel
'Steve Mcqueen' Orange-hand Explorer II By Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Stainless Steel Orange-Hand Explorer II by Rolex
Stainless Steel
Orange Hand "Steve McQueen" Explorer II by Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Stainless Steel Orange Hand "Steve McQueen" Explorer II by Rolex - Box & papers, A must have for all collectors, funky big orange hand design, Satin finish stainless steel bezel, two...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Orange Hand Explorer II with Papers
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Stainless steel Rolex "Steve McQueen" orange hand Explorer II wristwatch, Ref. 1655, complete with original box and warranty papers.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II Orange Hand Xl Gents 216570 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
REF W3711 MODEL NUMBER 216570 SERIAL NUMBER 24X****** CONDITION 10 - Unworn condition GENDER Gents AGE 20th November 2016 CASE DIAMETER 42 mm CASE SIZE 42mm BOX & PAPERS Box, Manual...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Orange Hand Explorer II Watch Ref 1655
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Unpolished condition Rolex Explorer II, aka "The Steve McQueen", complete with box and papers in absolutely exceptional condition, among the nicest we have encountered. Original beze...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Orange Hand Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 1655
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
For the purist who, like most collectors in today's market, prefers an unpolished case, we are pleased to offer this "Steve McQueen" Rolex Explorer II in original condition. Unspoile...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II orange hand xl 42mm gents 216570 watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
REF W3096 MODEL NUMBER 216570 SERIAL NUMBER 2GV***** CONDITION 10 - Unworn condition GENDER Gents AGE 31st January 2015 CASE DIAMETER 42 mm CASE SIZE 42mm BOX & PAPERS Box, m...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Black Dial Orange Hand Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel Explorer II Gents Wristwatch, black dial with applied hour markers, date at 3 0'clock, orange 24 hour hand, a fixed stainless steel bezel with an engraved 24 hour s...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Milgauss Stainless Steel Blue Dial Orange Hand Men's Watch 116400GV
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Milgauss 116400GV is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by a mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round s...
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Steve McQueen Orange Hand Wristwatch Ref 1655
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex stainless steel Explorer II orange hand Steve McQueen wristwatch, Ref. 1655, with automatic movement, 26 jewels, acrylic crystal.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Orange Hand XL Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3206 Model: 216570 Serial: G44**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 25th September 2012 Case Diameter: 42 mm Case Size: 42mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee M...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II 'Orange Hand' Very Collectible "Steve McQueen" Vintage Watch 1
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Explorer II (Orange Hand) Very Collectible "Steve McQueen" Vintage Watch 1655 - Automatic winding, 26 jewels, non-quick, acrylic crystal.
Rolex Stainless Steel Orange Hand Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 1655 circa 1982
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Rolex stainless steel Orange hand Explorer II Steve McQueen wristwatch, Ref 1655, circa 1982, with a cal. 1575 movement.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Milgauss Steel Black Index Dial Orange Hand Automatic Mens Watch 116400GV
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Rolex Milgauss Black Index Dial Orange Hand Automatic Steel Men's Watch 116400GV.
Rolex Explorer II Steel Orange Hand Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 226570
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand New Fully Sticker 2021 Card. Rolex Explorer II Steel Orange Hand Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 226570.
Rolex Milgauss Black Index Dial Orange Hand Automatic Steel Mens Watch 116400GV
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This Beautiful Timepiece comes with 2012 card and is Powered by Mechanical (Automatic) Movement And Features: Round Stainless Steel Case and Steel Oyster Bracelet, Fixed Smooth Stain...
Rolex Milgauss Steel Black Dial Orange Hand Automatic Men’s Watch 116400 BKO
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
2007 Card. Excellent Preowned Condition Rolex Milaguess Watch. Comes with manufacturers box, papers, and both Rolex hang tags. Backed by a 1-year Chronostore warranty. Details: Model...
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H 0.52 in W 0.79 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Milgauss Black Index Dial Orange Hand Automatic Steel Men's Watch 116400GV
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Milgauss 116400 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by an automatic movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round shape face, d...
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H 0.52 in W 0.83 in Dm 1.66 in
Rolex Explorer II Steel Orange Hand Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 216570
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Explorer II 216570 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round sha...
Rolex Milgauss Steel Black Dial Orange Hand Automatic Men's Watch 116400 BKO
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Milgauss 116400 BKO is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round sh...
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H 0.48 in W 0.79 in Dm 1.62 in
Rolex Explorer II Steel GMT Orange Hand Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 216570
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Explorer II 216570 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by a mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round s...
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H 0.52 in W 0.83 in Dm 1.66 in
Rolex Explorer II GMT Steel White Dial Orange Hand Automatic Men Watch 216570WSO
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Explorer II 216570WSO is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round ...
'Steve McQueen' Orange Hand Explorer II by Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
'Steve McQueen' Orange Hand Explorer II by Rolex - Stainless Steel, ref #1655, amazing condition
Stainless Steel
Rolex Milgauss Green Crystal Orange Hand Black Dial Mens Watch 116400GV
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned Rolex Milgauss Men's Watch 116400GV. Comes with an Original Box and Chronostore Authenticity Card. No Papers are Included. Covered by 3-year Chronostore Warranty. Brand: ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
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H 20 in W 13 in Dm 40 in
Rolex Milgauss Green Crystal Orange Hand Black Dial Men's Watch 116400GV
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Milgauss 116400GV is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by a mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round sh...
Rolex Explorer II Steel Orange Hand White Dial Automatic Mens Watch 226570
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn 2023 Card. Original Box and Papers are Included. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 226570 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Lu...
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Rolex SS Explorer II Orange Hand Ref #1655 & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A collectors dream. This is a Rolex Explorer II, known in the watch collectors’ world as the "Steve McQueen" Explorer reference #1655 serial # 325XXXX. It is in excellent condition, ...
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 42 Black Dial Orange Hand Steel Mens Watch 216570.
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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.
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This model was designed for lefties.
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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.