Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 77080 Black Dial Ladies' Watch, Full Set, circa 1999
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
The timepiece features an eternally popular & simply elegant Black Dial, that's in immaculate condition, adorned with striking silver-toned hands & baton numerals, each with intact...
Stainless Steel
$119,997Sale Price|40% Off
Rolex 86285 Datejust Master Piece All Factory Diamond Watch 18 Karat in Stock
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Date can be found at 3 o'clock Bracelet: 18k Rose gold bracelet with two rows of Diamonds Size: Will fit a 7" wrist Clasp: 18k rose gold Diamond clasp Movement: Automatic Serial: F s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Presidential Day Date MOP Dial with 18k Gold Diamond Bezel and Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
General Details: - Metal: 18k - Model: Day Date - Weight: 143.2 grams Dial Details: - Type: Mother of Pearl - Hour Marker: Roman Numeral - Complication: Day Date - Case Size: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$6,312Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k W Gold SS 1960s Mens Automatic RA621B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
On original stainless steel Rolex Jubilee folded bracelet, measures 19.5cm with the watch, in very good vintage condition.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Slate Blue Dial from Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Slate Blue Dial from Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...
Rolex Steel O.P Date With Custom Made M.O.P Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
The watch is still fitted with its original Swiss Rolex Solid Link Oyster Bracelet.
Stainless Steel
Authentic Genuine Original Cartier Face Dial White/Off White Dial
By Rolex
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Details: White/Off White Dial Black Roman Numeral with hour markers No Date Square Dial Approximate Dimensions - 13.4mm x 13.4mm **Pre-owned & Great condition If you have any ques...
Authentic Genuine Original Cartier Dial - Silver Dial w. Black Roman Numerals
By Rolex
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Details: Silver Face Dial Black Roman Numerals with hour markers Date display at 3 o'clock Circle Dial Approximate Diameter - 23mm **Pre-owned & great condition If you have any q...
Authentic Genuine Original Cartier White Dial w/ Black Roman Numerals with Date
By Rolex
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Dial Color: White Black Roman Numeral hour markers Date Display at 3 o’clock Diameter: 23mm **PRE-OWNED - great condition If you have any questions regarding t...
Original Vintage Watch Advertising Poster Rolex Watch Herbert Herbert Leupin
By Herbert Leupin
Located in London, GB
Original vintage watch advertising poster for Rolex Watchword of the World featuring a colourful and fun image by the notable Swiss poster designer Herbert Leupin (1916-1999), depict...
Paper
Eterna Matic Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial 1940's or 50's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Eterna Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940 / 50's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 33m...
Rolex Unicorn Silver with Original Breguet Engine Turned Dial circa 1915
Located in Long Beach, CA
It was common in the day that the jeweler would put only his name on the dial, but Wilsdorf gave the store owners a discount if they also put Rolex, or in this case Unicorn on the di...
Silver
Rolex Vintage "Big Red" Daytona, Ref. 6265 Tiffany Year 1980
By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
) • Case Size: 37 mm stainless steel Oyster case  • Bezel: Fixed stainless steel tachymeter bezel — the hallmark of the 6265 (vs. the acrylic bezel on 6263).  • Pushers / Crown:...
Tudor by Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster with Original Patinated Dial, circa 1960's
By Tudor
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Watch Company, by Rolex STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Prince METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 39mm X Diameter 31mm CIRCA: 1950's / 60's MOVEME...
Stainless Steel
Tudor by Rolex Two Tone Prince Oysterdate Rare Charcoal Original Dial 1960's
By Tudor
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Watch Company by Rolex STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince Oysterdate Automatic METAL / MATERIAL: 2 Tone Steel & Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Len...
Tudor by Rolex Stainless Steel Prince Oysterdate with Original Dial circa 1970's
By Tudor
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince Oysterdate METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm x Diameter 35mm MOVEME...
1969 Tudor (Rolex) Oysterdate Vintage Mens Ref. 7992 Watch - Stainless Steel
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
Our Oysterdate has all of its original parts. Its original Rolex Oyster case presents in mint condition with only slight signs of previous polishing.
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1991 Rolex Cellini 18K YG 5112 Manual White Roman Dial 32mm
Located in New York, NY
The watch is presented on a simple leather strap, secured by its original Rolex signed buckle. It is a confident and straightforward design that relies on proportion and material, no...
Gold
Tudor Rolex ref 7966 Prince-OysterDate Rose Logo Automatic Mens' Watch, c1959.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This vintage Tudor Rolex ref 7966 Prince-Oysterdate is from 1959, yet it’s in a beautiful original condition & in excellent working order Featuring an iconic & instantly recogniza...
Stainless Steel
Model 65A Armchair (for Rolex) by Florence Knoll for Knoll, USA, 1960s, Set of 2
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in GORINCHEM, NL
Both chairs retain their original Rolex metal identification tags, indicating they were commissioned for and used by Rolex.
Chrome
Rolex Datejust II Men's 41mm Stainless Steel and White Gold Bezel Watch 116334
Located in Miami, FL
Fully linked with all original Rolex parts. Pre-owned with Rolex box and Rolex books/pamphlets.
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Antique c1913 Rolex W&D 9K 375 Rose Gold Case & 9K Gold Bracelet Ladies' Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This sophisticated ladies’ timepiece is an antique Rolex watch from circa 1913, yet it’s in beautiful original condition & in great working order This exquisite timepiece featur...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,536Sale Price|20% Off
Tudor Lady Princess Quartz Oysterdate 25mm 1980s All Original RJC214
By Tudor
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stainless steel bezel on stainless steel case measuring 26mm, in excellent vintage condition. 7-jeweled high precision ETA quartz movement, cleaned and serviced, in excellent running...
Tudor Stainless Steel Automatic with Original Dial and Hands circa 1950's
By Tudor
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Watch Company by Rolex STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Prince / Reference 781 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm ...
1969 Omega Seamaster Chronometer Large Vintage Mens Cal. 751 Watch - Stainless S
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
Measuring a full-size 36.5mm in diameter, it has a lot wrist presence and wear larger than a Rolex Datejust. It is original parts down to all of the hands, crown, and even signed O...
Stainless Steel
1968 Omega Vintage De Ville Mens Full Size Automatic Watch with Tiffany Blue Dia
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
It is nice and pleasingly larger than most similar dress watches from the era - it measures 36mm without the crown - the same size as a mens Rolex Datejust. The watch's original di...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Original Linen Dial Perpetual Winding, Late 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 44mm X Diameter 36mm CIRCA: late 1960's MOVE...
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm x...
Rolex Oyster Perpetual with Original Oyster Bracelet and Sub Seconds circa 1957
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking watch by Rolex has just been serviced by our team and comes with its original Oyster bracelet.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Original Charcoal Dial from, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Original Dial with Gilt Markers 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 / 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Diame...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Charcoal Dial, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm ...
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.
Steel, Stainless 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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