Vintage 1969 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 Two-Tone Mocha Dial Auto 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Foundational Rolex With Uncommon Warmth The reference 1002 is a cornerstone of the Rolex catalog, representing the purest expression of the Oyster Perpetual.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref 1002 Mens 34mm 1960s Vintage Automatic RA793B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 automatic, c.1960s, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Rolex 1002 Oyster Perpetual 14k Gold Mens 1960s 34mm Vintage Automatic RA785B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 automatic, a standout addition to any ensemble, perfect for those special occasions, make it a part of your collec...
Gold, 14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref 1002 All Original Mens 34mm 1960s Automatic RA793
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 automatic, c.1960, all original, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970'S DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Diam...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer 14K Yellow Gold Ref. # 1002 1974 "Mint Shape"
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Silver Dial Index #s 14K Y.G., Ref. 1002 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being off...
Yellow Gold
Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Watch With Original Shantung Dial 1971
By Rolex
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A men's vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual stainless watch Ref # 1002, with a service box.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference #:1002. Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 3.5 Million Serial Men's Auto Glit Dial Watch 34mm.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference #:1002. Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 3.5 Million Serial Men's Auto Glit Dial Watch 34mm.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference #:1002. Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 3.5 Million Serial Men's Auto Glit Dial Watch 34mm.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference #: 1002. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 34 MM.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference #: 1002. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 34 MM.
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 1002 Stainless Steel Watch, 1965
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1965 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1002 Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied Steel Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Original Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Br...
Rolex yellow gold Oyster Perpetual “Underline” Dial self winding wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Very pleasing example Rolex 14K YG Oyster Perpetual ref 1002 serial # 1.01 million circa 1964.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 1002, Men, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex - Oyster Perpetual - 1002 - Men - 1970's Gender: Men Model : Oyster Perpetual Case Diameter : 34 mm Movement: Automatic Watchband Material: Leather Case material : 18K Gold Di...
18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4345 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Model Ref: 1002 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With: Box Only Dial: White Roman Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movement: Automatic Water...
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 34mm 18k Automatic Diamond MOP dial 1960s RA382
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Ref.1002 Oyster perpetual automatic with mother of pearl diamond dial, c.1960s, in excellent vintage condition.
Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 34mm 18k Automatic MOP dial 1960s Swiss RA382B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dazzling classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Ref.1002 Oyster perpetual automatic with mother of pearl diamond dial, c.1960s, in excellent vintage condition.
Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm 14k Gold Automatic 1960s Swiss RA422B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.1002 automatic, c.1966, in excellent working condition.
Gold, 14k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm 14k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s RA422
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant luxury, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.1002 automatic, c.1966, in excellent working condition.
Gold, 14k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm 18k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s NA110
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 automatic, versatile luxury, a standout addition to any ensemble, perfect with any style, for any occasion.
Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm 18k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s NA110G
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 automatic, time-tested luxury, a standout addition to any ensemble, perfect with any style, for any occasion.
Gold
Rolex Vintage Oyster Perpetual Blue Dial Watch Ref. 1002
By Rolex
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds Case: 34mm stainless steel case, plastic crystal, screw down crown Band: black leather strap with Rolex stainless steel buckle D...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Custom Green Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diam...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1002, 1980s
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4345 Model Number: 1002 Serial Number: 886**** Condition: 8 - Good Condition Age: 1980's Case Size: 34mm Box and Papers: Box Only Movement: Automatic Case: Stainless Steel Dia...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 34MM 1002 Silver Dial Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Custom Second Hand. Vintage Oyster Perpetual 34mm Watch Properties Brand: Rolex Family: Oyster Perpetual Model: Vintage Oyster Perpetual 34mm Ref.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Ref 1002 Oyster Perpetual Automatic 1960s Swiss Vintage RA143
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Ref.1002 Air King Oyster perpetual automatic dress watch, c.1976, all original, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Air King 34mm Automatic 1970s Swiss RA442B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Ref.1002 Air King Oyster perpetual automatic dress watch, c.1976, all original, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster perpetual Automatic Wristwatch, 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1948 Rolex Oyster perpetual Reference 1002 Wrist Watch 14K yellow Gold 34 MM 2 Piece Oyster case, Caliber 1570, 26 Jewel Automatic, self winding movement.
14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Vintage Steel and 14K Automatic Custom Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1962 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 1002, 34 MM Stainless Steel 2 piece case with a 14K yellow Gold bezel and Yellow Gold crown.
14k Gold, Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref 1002 All Original Mens 34mm 1960s Automatic RA716S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 automatic, c.1965, all original, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic movement. Stainless steel case, 34mm, circa 1960s. with smooth bezel. Silvered dial with baton markers. Pre-owned.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002, Excellent Condition Circa 1961
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual, reference 1002, features a 9k yellow gold 34mm case with attractive champagne T Swiss T dial and is fitted to a new leather strap.
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Custom Green Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diam...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Custom Green Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Ref 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 39mm x 34mm MOVEMENT / C...
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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