Antique Rolex Oyster Pioneer Watch Face Chronograph Manual Wind
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing a rare and stunning piece of history: an antique Rolex Oyster Pioneer manual winding watch. With its 28mm dial, manual winding movement, seconds chronograph, and impeccab...
Stainless Steel
Rolex 34MM RWC Shock Resisting Oyster Rolex Watch Company Manual Ref. 4453
By Rolex
Located in Dix hills, NY
Rolex 34MM RWC Shock Resisting Oyster Rolex Watch Company Manual Ref. 4453 Date Code/Serial Number: 363205 Measurements: Length: 9.5 " Width: 3.5 " Height: 9.5 " Circumference: 5.2" ...
Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision 34mm Manual Wind Steel Oyster Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision reference 6694 manual-wind watch in a 34mm stainless steel case featuring a silver-tone dial with applied baton hour markers, date window at 3 o'cl...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1973 Rolex Oyster Precision 6426 Manual Silver Sunburst Dial 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Pure Manual Expression The 6426 represents the most stripped-back version of the Rolex Oyster.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Pre Daytona Oyster Chronograph 6234 Watch 36mm Manual Wind
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage relic features three sub-dial chronographs, one-mile telemeter, and is anti-magnetic. - Brand: Rolex - Reference #: 6234 - Model: Oyster Chronograph (Pre-Daytona) - Mo...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970 Rolex Oyster Precision 6426 Stainless Steel Silver Dial Manual 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Pure Expression Of Rolex The Rolex Oyster Precision is one of the most direct expressions of the brand's original vision.
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1974 Rolex Oyster 6426 Stainless Steel Silver Sunburst Dial Manual 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Purest Form Of The Oyster The reference 6426 is Rolex at its most essential.
Stainless Steel
$6,080Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Ref 6022 Oyster Precision Mens Vintage 1950s 34mm Manual Wind RA781
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Precision ref.6022 manual hand-wind dress watch, c.1952, all original, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1966 Rolex Oyster Royal 6426 Stainless Steel Silver Dial Manual 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Purity In Hand-Wound Form The Oyster Royal is Rolex at its most fundamental. It combines the brand's legendary water-resistant case with a reliable manual-wind movement, creating a ...
Stainless Steel
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Ref 6022 Oyster Precision Mens Vintage 1950s 34mm Manual Wind RA781
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Precision ref.6022 manual hand-wind dress watch, c.1952, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1957 Rolex Oyster Super Precision 6480 Steel White Dial Manual 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 6480 Model: Oyster Super Precision Year: 1957 Movement: Manual Case Size: 34mm Bezel: Smooth Stainless Steel Strap: Leather Strap Dial: White with Patina Metal:...
Stainless Steel
$5,120Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Ref 6022 Oyster Precision 1950s Mens 34mm Manual Wind Vintage RA676C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Precision ref.6022 manual hand-wind dress watch, c.1952, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Solid 18k Gold Ladies 1930s Manual Wind Cocktail Watch RA639
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare, luxurious elegance solid 18k gold Rolex Lady Oyster cocktail watch, c.1938, unrestored dial, in excellent working condition.
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Rolex Oyster 6246 36mm Dial Small Seconds Manual Wind Watch Circa 1972
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
About The Rolex Oyster Ref. 6246: The Rolex Oyster ref. 6246 belongs to the mid-century generation of manually wound Rolex Oyster watches, recognized for their compact proportions, b...
Gold
Vintage 1969 Rolex Oyster Precision 6426 Steel Silver Dial Manual Wind 34 mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
For decades, as Rolex developed more complex models, the simple, manual-wind Oyster remained the purest expression of the company's core idea: a clean, reliable, and perfectly propor...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1969 Rolex Oyster Precision 6426 Steel Silver Dial Manual Wind 34 mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
For decades, as Rolex developed more complex models, the simple, manual-wind Oyster remained the purest expression of the company's core idea: a clean, reliable, and perfectly propor...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Precision Silver Dial Manual Wind w/ Leather Strap Ref. 6424
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
While most mid-century manual-wind Rolex models (like the ubiquitous Ref. 6426 or 6694) were built in a conservative 34mm size, the Ref. 6424 is famously nicknamed the "Jumbo" or "Bi...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$4,480Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Ref 6480 All Original Mens 34mm 1950s Manual Wind Vintage RA416S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Rolex ref.6480 Oyster manual hand-wind dress watch, c.1958, all original, unrefurbished, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
1961 Rolex Oyster Royal 6427 Stainless Steel Patina White Dial Manual 34 mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Mid-Century Oyster Foundation The reference 6427 represents a pure, unadorned expression of mid-century design language, originating from an era when utilitarian durability and ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Precision 50s Ref 6424 Black Patina Dial Manual Wind 36mm.
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Harder to find these 36mm manual wind precisions. All parts are original including the signed Rolex crown, dial, movement, and caseback.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Precision 6426 14k Gold SS 34mm Mens 1960s Manual Wind RA745
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Rolex Oyster Precision Ref.6426 14k Gold and stainless steel manual hand-wind, c.1969, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold
Rolex 1930s Ladies Rose Gold and Steel Oyster Case Manual Wind Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Rolex Oyster Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. Rose Gold top with Steel back oyster Case and curved down Lugs. mechanical, manual wind movement, original screw down Oyster logo Crown,...
Rose Gold, Steel
$5,512Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 6022 Mens 1950s Manual Hand Wind All Original RA676
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Rolex ref.6022 Oyster Precision hand-wind dress watch, c.1952, all original, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Royal Vintage Rose Gold and Steel Manual Wind Mid Size Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940 Rolex Reference 4302 Oyster Royal Wrist Watch, 29 M.M. 3 Piece Stainless steel case with Oyster Water Resistant back and a Rose Gold bezel, 17 jewel mechanical, manual win...
Rose Gold, Steel
$6,064Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Ref 6426 Oyster Precision 14k Gold SS 34mm Mens 1960s Manual Wind RA745B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Rolex Oyster Precision Ref.6426 14k Gold and stainless steel manual hand-wind, c.1969, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Rare Oyster Shock Resisting 50m Dial 6484
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare vintage stainless steel Rolex Oyster Shock Resisting Ref 6484 manual wind movement wristwatch.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rare Vintage Oyster Shock Resisting 50 Metres Dial 6484
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare vintage stainless steel Rolex Oyster Shock Resisting Ref 6484 manual wind movement wristwatch.
Steel
Rolex Precision 9k Gold Mens 1950s 32mm Vintage Manual Wind Dress Watch RA751
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage treasure, rare 9k solid gold Rolex Oyster Precision manual wind dress watch, c.1954, in excellent working condition.
9k Gold
$7,360Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Precision 14k Solid Gold Mens Manual Wind Dress Watch 1950s Vintage RA709
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage treasure, rare 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Precision manual wind dress watch, c.1958, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Manual Wind Model, circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
It also features beautiful gold alpha style hands. Dial reads Rolex Oyster Shock-Resisting, and signed SWISS. Powered by the manual wind caliber 1210 movement with sweep seconds.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Precision Linen Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Precision Manual Wind Watch Factory Silvered Linen Dial with Applied Hour Markers Stainless Steel Smooth Bezel Stainless Steel Case 34mm in size Feature...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Precision Linen Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Precision Manual Wind Watch Factory Silvered Linen Dial with Applied Hour Markers Stainless Steel Smooth Bezel Stainless Steel Case 34mm in size Feature...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Vintage 6480 Men's Manual Midsize Watch Off-White Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
ROLEX OYSTER Vintage 6480 MENS MANUAL MIDSIZE WATCH OFF WHITE DIAL 34MM
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 3834, Black Dial Certified Authentic
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference #:6480. ROLEX OYSTER Vintage 6480 MENS MANUAL MIDSIZE WATCH OFF WHITE DIAL 34MM.
Rolex Oyster, Vintage Manual Winding Wristwatch, 1930s
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Oyster, Vintage manual winding wristwatch. 1930's Case : Stainless Steel Original Rolex Gender: Men's Case size (including crown): 35 x 33 mm Movement: Swiss Manual wind ...
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Oyster Manual Wristwatch, 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Rolex 14K Rose Gold Ladies Wrist watch, 21 MM Diameter and 7 MM thick 2 piece Oyster Case. 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement.
14k Gold
Rolex Oyster 6282 1956 Manual Wind Full set
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Oyster 6282 1956 Manual Wind Rare Cream Dial Original Papers & Bracelet A rare and historically significant vintage piece, this Rolex Oyster 6282 dates back to 1956 and is...
Rolex Oyster Royal Manual Winding Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage mens Rolex Oyster Royal manual winding wristwatch, Circa.1940's Gender: Mens Vintage Model : Oyster Royal Case Diameter : 29 mm Movement: Manual Winding Watchband Material: ...
Rolex Oyster Royal Manual Winding Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage mens Rolex Oyster Royal manual winding wristwatch, Circa 1940's Gender: Mens Vintage Model : Oyster Royal Case Diameter : 32 mm Movement: Manual Winding Watchband Material: ...
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Date Precision Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Signed manual wind calibre 1225. Ice blue dial with batons hour markers, date aperture to three. Fitted to a signed stainless steel Oyster bracelet with Oysterclasp. 34mm
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Precision Veriflat Manual Wristwatch Ref 6512
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Precision Veriflat Vintage Gents Wristwatch, silvered dial with applied hour markers, small seconds at 6 0'clock, a fixed 18k yelllow gold smooth bezel, a b...
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royal manual Wristwatch Ref 6144, 1951
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Rolex Oyster Royal, Ref:6144, Serial No.809892 1951 Jewelled manual wind movement, silvered dial with applied alternating gilt dart and Arabic numeral hour markers, black outer 1...
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster manual wind Wristwatch Ref 6082, circa 1952
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE With manual wind movement silvered dial gold coloured baton numerals, Rolex oyster crown on brown leather strap, circa 1952, case diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Vintage Semi Bubble Back Oyster Perpetual Manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare 18k Yellow Gold Semi Bubble Back Oyster Perpetual Vintage Gents Wristwatch, silvered dial with applied hour markers, a fixed 18k yellow gold coin edge bezel, a very rare origi...
18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Veriflat Precision Vintage Gents Gold Silver Dial Manual Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Veriflat Precision Vintage Gents Wristwatch, silver dial with applied index batons, small seconds at 6 0'clock, a fixed 18k yelllow gold bezel, an 18k yello...
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royal manual wind wristwatch Ref 6444, circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
With manual wind movement, black dial gilt baton numerals and Rolex crown on a black leather strap, circa 1956s, case diameter approx 32mm Case n° 153596 Ref 6444
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Explorer White Creamy Honeycomb Dial 5501 Steel Manual Watch, 1958
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 5501 Year: 1958 Serial number: 36xxxx Reference: OT1625 Case: 34mm diameter without crown in two-tone yellow gold and steel; Show sign of wear with sligh...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Rare Men's Midsize Oyster 6244 Manual Hand-Wind circa 1953 Swiss LV570
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, rare midsize Rolex Oyster 6244 manual hand-wind, c.1953. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker.
Rolex Oyster 6244 c1952
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Oyster 6244 Circa 1952 Manual Wind Ivory Honeycomb Dial Vintage Collectors Piece A rare and historically significant vintage Rolex, this Oyster Ref. 6244 dates back to appr...
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 8952 14k Solid Gold 35mm Manual Wind 1950s RA529
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sophisticated luxury, chic Men's 14k solid gold Rolex Precision Ref.8952 manual wind dress watch, c.1957, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. G...
Gold, 14k Gold
9ct Yellow Gold Oyster "Rolex Royal" by Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
9ct Yellow Gold Oyster Royal by Rolex - Extremely rare 9ct Yellow Gold & "Bowtie" Dial, Manual wind, "Rolex Oyster Royal," circa 1940
9k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bombay Ref 6092
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bombay Ref 6092 - Manual winding.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bombay Ref 6092
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bombay Ref 6092 - Manual winding.
Vintage Rolex Oyster Date Precision Ref 6694, Excellent Condition
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage manually wound Rolex Oyster Date Precision , reference 6694, is presented in excellent condition.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Original Hands Wristwatch Ref 4377
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Manual wind Rolex Oyster stainless steel with a 34mm case diameter and a lovely combination of subtleties.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel White Dial Oyster Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 6034
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Oyster Chronograph Ref. 6034 - Manual winding.
Stainless Steel
Tudor Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royal manual wristwatch Ref 7934, circa 1965
By Tudor
Located in Firenze, IT
The robust and classic stainless steel Rolex Oyster case has a smooth chamfered bezel and typical screw-down Rolex crown and case back.
Stainless Steel, 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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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.
If you think this looks like the Rolex Kermit, you're correct.
This model was designed for lefties.
Learn the devious techniques that counterfeiters use to sell inauthentic pieces at authentic prices. Of course, you don't have to worry about that on 1stDibs, where every seller of Rolex watches is highly vetted.
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.