Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116503 Two Tone Oyster Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Daytona 116503 Two Tone Oyster When it comes to chronograph timepieces, it doesn't get much
Gold, Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch 116523
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch 116523.
PVD-Coated, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch 116523
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch 116523 Please note: PVD/DLC
Yellow Gold, PVD-Coated, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch 116523
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch 116523 Please note: PVD/DLC
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, PVD-Coated
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch 116523
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch with Yellow Gold Bezel 116523
Yellow Gold, PVD-Coated, Stainless Steel
Rolex Platinum Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New Orleans, LA
, Papers, International Guarantee Card, Hang Tag This platinum Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona
Platinum
Rolex Daytona Rose Gold Pink Panda Dial Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Watch 116505
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona in 18 ct rose gold, with white mother-of-pearl
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Steel Daytona Oyster Cosmograph Silver Dial Big Red Manual Watch, 1985
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 6263 Year: 1985 Serial number: 88xxxxx Reference: OT1587 Case: Show
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona with Zenith movement, ref 16523, rare mark 2 dial, B&P's, 1989.
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
reads Rolex Oyster Perpetual Superlative Chronometer Cosmograph, omitting the "officially certified" on
1975 Vintage Rolex Oyster Cosmograph in SS 'Pre-Daytona'
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
1975 VINTAGE ROLEX OYSTER COSMOGRAPH IN SS ITEM DESCRIPTION: This is an original vintage Rolex
Stainless Steel
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Oyster 116508 Black Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Oyster, 40 MM, YELLOW GOLD The Cosmograph Daytona, introduced in 1963, was
2022 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Oyster 116508 Black Dial
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Oyster, 40 MM, YELLOW GOLD The Cosmograph Daytona, introduced in 1963, was
Unavailable
Rolex Daytona 116508 Green
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Oyster 116508 40MM, Yellow Gold, Green Dial Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Stainless Steel Yellow Gold Watch Automatic 116523
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This Rolex Oyster Cosmograph Daytona 116523 watch is made in 18K yellow gold and stainless steel
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Model 116505
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona in 18 ct rose gold, with white mother-of-pearl
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Oyster 116509 White Gold Watch Blue Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
White gold case with a white gold Rolex oyster bracelet. Fixed white gold bezel showing engraved
White Gold
Rolex Daytona Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph 18k White Gold Blue Dial 116509
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona in 18 ct white gold, with a bright blue dial and an Oyster
White Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona 40 Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona in 18 ct yellow gold, with white mother-of-pearl, diamond
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18 Carat Two-Tone Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Oyster Watch
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
18kt yellow gold Rolex oyster bracelet. Fixed tachymeter scale 18kt yellow gold bezel. Champagne dial
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Black Stainless Steel Watch 116520
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
, and the three-link Oyster bracelet. This Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Black Stainless Steel Men's Watch
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 116519 18k White Gold Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Daytona Cosmograph 116519. 18k white gold 40mm case with an 18k white
White Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18kt Everose Gold Ceramic Chronograph Croc Strap
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
The Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona is resolutely dedicated to those who enjoy the finer things
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18kt Everose Gold Ceramic Chronograph Croc Strap
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
The Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona is resolutely dedicated to those who enjoy the finer things
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Daytona 16520 Zenith Movement Stainless Steel Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Daytona Cosmograph 16520 men's watch. Stainless Steel 40mm case. Stainless
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona 116519LN White Gold Mens Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Daytona Cosmograph 116519LN Mens Watch. 40mm 18K white gold case. Ceramic
Rolex Oyster Cosmograph Daytona Ref: 6264
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a very rare Rolex Daytona reference 6264 in excellent condition. This particular reference
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263 circa 1979
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a 1970s stainless steel Rolex Oyster Cosmograph Daytona wristawtch with Daytona printed in
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Cosmograph "Big Red" Daytona 6263/0 1978
By Rolex
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
This is a Rare Vintage Stainless Steel Rolex Oyster Cosmograph 36mm Daytona Timepiece, Ref. 6263/0
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona ref 6263
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
signed Rolex Oyster Cosmograph. Black lacquer 200 mph tachometer bezel. 17 jewel manual wind calibre 727
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona ref 6265
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
registers reading Rolex Oyster Cosmograph, Daytona printed in RED, dial signed SWISS. Very sharp and
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona 6263 with Hang-Tag & Booklet
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
chronograph. Beautiful original black dial signed Rolex Oyster Cosmograph, RED Daytona. Riveted Oyster
Rolex Daytona ref 6265 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
reading Rolex Oyster Cosmograph. Pristine condition SS tachometer bezel, Sharp case and lugs, with heavy
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Man's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona 18K gold man's wrist watch and deployment buckle
18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
circumference: 6.5" Designer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch Yellow Gold and
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
: 20mm, Wrist circumference: 6.0" Designer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
: 20mm, Wrist circumference: 6.0" Designer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch Stainless
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
: 40mm, Watch Height: 12mm, Band Width: 16mm, Wrist circumference: 9" Designer: Rolex Model: Oyster
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch Stainless
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
: 40mm, Watch Height: 12mm, Band Width: 16mm, Wrist circumference: 9" Designer: Rolex Model: Oyster
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch Stainless
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
: 40mm, Watch Height: 12mm, Band Width: 16mm, Wrist circumference: 9" Designer: Rolex Model: Oyster
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Daytona Cosmograph Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Daytona Cosmograph Watch Superlative Chronometer Officially
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Daytona Cosmograph 116520 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Daytona Cosmograph 116520 Mens Watch. 40mm Stainless steel case and
Rolex Daytona Stainless Steel Oyster Cosmograph Wristwatch Ref. 6263
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Daytona Cosmograph Ref. 6263 Case-Screwed case, steel, acrylic glass, screw-down crown, screw
Rolex yellow gold Daytona Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
The Rolex Daytona Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Model 116518 pre-owned men's automatic wrist watch
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6263
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch ref 6263 serial #4.1 million circa 1978
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
, Wrist circumference: 6.5" Designer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
circumference: 6.5" Designer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
: 20mm, Wrist circumference: 5.0" Designer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
circumference: 5.75" Designer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch 'Ref: 116520'
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
: 12mm, Band Width: 20mm, Wrist circumference: 6.5" Designer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch White Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch Watch White Gold and Alligator with
White Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch White Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch Watch White Gold and Alligator with
White Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch White Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch Watch White Gold and Alligator with
White Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
, Band Width: 20mm, Wrist circumference: 6.0" Designer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
: 12mm, Band Width: 20mm, Wrist circumference: 6.75" Designer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
, Watch Height: 13mm, Band Width: 20mm, Wrist circumference: 6.5" Designer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
, Band Width: 20mm, Wrist circumference: 7.0" Designer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
: 20mm, Wrist circumference: 6.5" Designer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
, Wrist circumference: 6.25" Designer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
, Band Width: 20mm, Wrist circumference: 7.0" Designer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
, Watch Height: 12mm, Band Width: 20mm, Wrist circumference: 6.75" Designer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
, Watch Height: 12mm, Band Width: 20mm, Wrist circumference: 6.75" Designer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
, Watch Height: 12mm, Band Width: 20mm, Wrist circumference: 6.75" Designer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
: 12mm, Band Width: 20mm, Wrist circumference: 6.25" Designer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Oyster Cosmograph Wristwatch Ref 6263
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. With Rolex stainless steel heavy Oyster bracelet with deployment clasp. Very pleasing example very
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Oyster Cosmograph Wristwatch Ref 6265
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel heavy Oyster 78350 bracelet with 557 end pieces. Beautiful condition example from
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Barilotto Oyster Cosmograph Wristwatch Ref 4048
By Rolex
Located in Milano, IT
Unique and very rare stainless steel water resistant chronograph, rounded pushers.
Stainless Steel
Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum 6.00cttw Double Row Marquise Cut Diamond Band
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your sense of timeless elegance with the Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum Double Row Marquise Cut Diamond Eternity Band. This exquisite piece, designed to adorn your finger with u...
Diamond, Platinum
Rare Cartier Tank Basculante Platinum & Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare, platinum and rose gold Tank Basculante by Cartier. Featuring a silver guilloche dial with roman numerals, blued steel sword-shaped hands, a hidden Cartier signature at VII an...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 38 Steel Silver Dial 26315ST.OO.1256ST.01
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the stunning Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 38 wristwatch, a true masterpiece of luxury and precision. Crafted with a solid stainless steel caseback and bracelet, ...
Stainless Steel
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watch Black Dial Rose Gold 15500OR.OO.1220OR.01 Unworn
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watch (Model: 15500OR.OO.1220OR.01) – a luxurious and new timepiece that exudes sophistication. Adorned with a rose gold case, the watch fea...
Rose Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Auto Steel Gold Mens Watch 15400SR.OO.1220SR.01 MINT
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Stainless steel case with a stainless steel bracelet with 18kt rose gold links. Fixed 18kt rose gold bezel. Silver dial with rose gold-tone hands and index hour markers. Minute marke...
Stainless Steel
$12,450
H 1.78 in W 1.3 in L 1.78 in
18kt White Gold Franck Muller Watch Long Island 1200 CC AT Serviced Warranty
By Franck Muller
Located in San Diego, CA
18kt White Gold Franck Muller Geneve Chronograph Watch Long Island Leather Band Automatic. No. 262, 1200 CC AT Black leather watch strap, Black Face. Excellent. The case is 33 x 45 m...
18k Gold, White Gold
$3,160,000Sale Price|20% Off
25-Carat D Flawless Type IIA Diamond Ring GIA Certified Rare Investment-Grade
Located in Mumbai, IN
Step into the world of ultimate rarity with this 25-carat D Flawless Type IIA round diamond ring, a true masterpiece offered by Legacy Diamonds & Gemstones. Known as the “perfect dia...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
PIAGET Lapis Diamond Lapis Dial 18K Gold Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Piaget's ladies' watch in solid 18-karat white gold. Full-length with a large face Embellished with factory set diamond. Sapphire Crystal, Genuine lapis Dial, 25mm case( w...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$68,000
Panthère De Cartier Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold, set with brilliant-cut diamonds, emeralds and onyx. Size - 62 / 10 French Assay Marks Signed - Cartier
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 100.19 Carats Total Graduating Mixed-Cut Diamond Fringe Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant necklace, showcasing 307 pear, marquise, and round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 100.19 carats total. Exquisitely set in an intricate fringe design made of 18K white gol...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Presidential Day Date MOP Dial with 18k Gold Diamond Bezel and Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex DayDate With Mother Of Pearl dial and 18k gold Rolex Presidential bracelet. The watch bears 20 carats in natural diamonds, featuring an iced-out diamond bezel, roman numeral ho...
Diamond, 18k Gold
GIA Oval Cut Diamonds Straight Line Bracelet
Located in Wailea, HI
Indulge in luxury with our exquisite platinum bracelet featuring 35 dazzling oval-cut diamonds totaling 24.80 carats. Each diamond is expertly set in a straight line with a secure 4-...
Diamond, Platinum
18 Kt Pink Gold Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Chronograph Ref.26100OR Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Pink Gold Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Chronograph Wrist Watch with Box & Warranty Papers in top condition Ref.26100OR Case : 18 Kt Pink Gold 41 mm
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust II 41mm Stainless Steel Fully Iced Out Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust II 41mm Stainless Steel Fully Iced Out Watch with Rainbow Index Pave Diamond Dial 116300 The Rolex Datejust II 41 MM includes a 31 jewel movement, Rolex Quickset, aut...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 41mm 126303 Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Fully Iced Out Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41mm Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Fully Iced Out Watch 126303 41mm Yellow Rolesor case with 904L steel monobloc middle case, screw-down steel back, 18K yellow gol...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 41mm 126301 Rose Gold and Stainless Steel Fully Iced Out Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41mm 126301 Rose Gold and Stainless Steel Fully Iced Out Watch Arabic Script Dial This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty. We are so confident i...
Diamond, Gold, 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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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.
These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.