Rolex Datejust 16233 Blue Gradient Factory Diamond Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref. 16233 in stainless steel and 18K yellow gold, circa 2002, featuring a blue-to-black gradient factory diamond dial, 18K yellow gold fluted bezel, ...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Men's Watch - Stainless Steel Yellow Gold 18k Automatic 16233
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Number: 16233 Specific Year: 2002 Movement: Automatic Warranty: 1 Year Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Grey Roman Metal Content: Stainless Steel...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Roman Ivory Dial Two-Tone Automatic Men's Watch Ref 16233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A classic Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 16233, crafted in timeless two-tone stainless steel and 18k yellow gold.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16233 Two Tone Steel-18K Gold Ruby Diamond Bezel Vintage Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust two-tone stainless steel and 18K yellow gold automatic wristwatch featuring an aftermarket diamond and ruby bezel, a white dial with black Roman num...
Ruby, Diamond, Stainless Steel, Gold
Rolex Datejust 36mm Automatic 18K Gold & Stainless Steel Men's Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The Rolex 1995 Oyster Perpetual Datejust is a classic example of Rolex's timeless elegance and durability.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16233 Men Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Fluted-gold bezel Champagne dial with gold hands and index hour markers. Minute markers on the outer dial. Date display...
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Metairie, LA
The Rolex Date Oyster Perpetual DateJust is one of the most sought-after men’s luxury time piece in the world.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Men's Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with an 18K yellow gold fluted bezel.
Unavailable
D 0.5 in L 2.5 in
Rolex 36mm Oyster Perpetual Datejust Blue Dial Jubilee Automatic 18K Gold/Steel
Located in Kowloon, HK
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Blue Dial Movement 16233 62523H-18 Automatic winding 18K Gold and Stainless Steel (36mm Dial Size).
18k Gold, Steel
Unavailable
D 0.5 in L 2.5 in
Rolex 36mm Oyster Perpetual Datejust Black Dial Jubilee Automatic 18K Gold/Steel
Located in Kowloon, HK
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Black Dial Movement 16233 62523H-18 Automatic winding 18K Gold and Stainless Steel (36mm Dial Size).
18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Oyster Datejust Men's Watch Stainless & 18k Gold Automatic 2Yr Wnty 16233
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Oyster Datejust Model Number: 16233 Year: 1996 Materials: Stainless Steel & 18k Yellow Gold Movement: Automatic Dial: White Roman Case: 35.0mm wide (not including the cr...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16233 White Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Mens Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case with 18K Yellow Gold fluted bezel.
Rolex Datejust 16233 Ivory Pyramid Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel.
Rolex Datejust 16233 Ivory Pyramid Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel.
Rolex Datejust 16233 Blue Dial Mens Watch Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel.
Rolex Datejust 16233 White Dial Mens Watch Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel.
Rolex Datejust 16233 Ivory Pyramid Dial Mens Watch Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Mens Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case with 18K Yellow Gold fluted bezel.
Rolex DateJust Ref 16233 Mother of Pearl Dial, Two-Tone Gold / Steel
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex - DateJust - 16233 - Men - 1970's Gender: Men Model : Oyster Perpetual DateJust Case Diameter : 36 mm Movement: Automatic Watchband Material: 18K Gold & Steel Case material : ...
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust Steel and Gold Blue Vignette Diamond Dial 16233 Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel & 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Gents Wristwatch, blue vignette dial with 10 applied round brilliant cut diamond hour markers, date at 3 0'clock, a fixe...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Unworn Datejust Stainless Steel & 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Dial B&P 16233
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An Unworn Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust NOS Gents Wristwatch, champagne dial with 10 applied round brilliant cut diamond hour markers, date at 3 0'clo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 1996 Men's Two-Tone Champagne Dial 18 Karat Gold and Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Watch label: Swiss Made. Pre-Owned Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Two-Tone 18kt Gold and Steel Men's Watch 16233.
18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Just
By Rolex
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Just Watch- Automatic in good condition.
Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Just
By Rolex
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Make a statement. GENDER: Male MOVEMENT: Automatic CASE MATERIAL: Stainless Steel & 18ct Gold DIAL: 36mm STRAP: 49mm BRACELET MATERIAL: Stainless steel & 18ct Gold DIAL TYPE: Black ...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Original Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
"Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Mens Watch. 36mm case with an 18K yellow gold fluted bezel.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Men’s Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Men's Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with an 18K yellow gold fluted bezel.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Men's Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with an 18K yellow gold fluted bezel.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Diamond Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Diamond Dial Men's Watch. 36mm case with an 18K yellow gold fluted bezel.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Pyramid Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
"Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with an 18K yellow gold fluted bezel.
Rolex yellow gold Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Metairie, LA
The Rolex Date Oyster Perpetual DateJust is one of the most sought-after men’s luxury time pieces in the world.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16233 Tapestry Dial Men's Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Mens Watch. 36 mm stainless steel case. 18k yellow gold Fluted bezel. champagne tapestry dial with steel hands and index hour markers.
Sold
W 1.42 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 16233 circa 1990
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. -34mm man's Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, or Oyster Perpetual Date.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch, circa 1996
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Explanation about sizes of vintage Rolex watches: 36mm full size man's Datejust or Day-Date President. 34mm man's Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, or Oyster Perpetual Date.
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Men's Watch Original Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Men's Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with an 18K yellow gold fluted bezel.
2002 Rolex Ladies DateJust Two Tone Blue Diamond Dial Watch 79173 #23237
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
2002 Rolex Ladies Datejust Watch Model: 79173 Serial: Y611504 This classic Rolex ladies watch is set in stainless steel with 18K gold bezel and gold accents on oyster band 26mm ca...
Stainless Steel
$10,900Sale Price|20% Off
Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust Custom Blue Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel Two Tone
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Datejust REFRENCE: 16233 SIZE: 36mm CASE: 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel DIAL: Custom Blue with Diamonds BEZEL: Custom Yellow Gold with Diamonds BAND: Jubile...
Diamond, White Diamond, Mixed Metal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainl...
$7,495 / set
Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust 16233 36mm Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16233 Serial: L88**** Year: 1989 Model: Rolex Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18k Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Jubilee Bezel: 18...
Stainless Steel
$9,350
H 1.42 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust 36mm Jubilee 18K Gold Steel Champagne Dial Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned. Good condition. No original box and papers. Comes with a chronostore box. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model Name: Datejust 16233 Model Number: 16233 Style: Luxury T...
18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 18kt Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Mens Rolex- Datejust Date: 1972 36 mm Preowned Reference: 1600 18kt yellow and stainless steel
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Roman Dial Mens Watch 116233
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Champagne Roman Dial Men's Watch 116233. Officially certified chronometer, automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel Oyster case, 36.0 mm in d...
Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex President Datejust 69178 Ladies 26mm Ruby Diamond Dial 18K Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex President Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69178 factory ruby and diamond dial in 18k yellow gold. Fluted bezel with string diamond and ruby hour markers. Complete with the original...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$30,360
H 1.62 in W 0.52 in Dm 1.62 in
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel 18K Yellow Gold Black Diamond Dial Men’s Watch 126333
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. It comes with an original box and paper.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Gold/Steel 116233 Diamond Bezel White Roman Dial Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Authenticity guaranteed! Diamond ...
Stainless Steel, Gold
Rolex Datejust 26mm Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold 179173
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A ladies stainless steel and yellow gold 26mm Datejust by Rolex. Featuring a black dial and a yellow gold fluted bezel. Fitted with sapphire crystal and a self-winding automatic move...
Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 16233 Champagne Dial Watch in 18K Yellow Gold & Steel, 1990s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 16233 automatic two tone with a champagne sunburst dial from the early 90s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measurements include a...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Diamond/Ruby Bezel Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$7,590
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Watch 79173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Model Number: 79173 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model: Rolex Datejust 7917...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. The watch shows minor signs of wear. No original box and paper. Comes with seller's box. Brand & Model Details: Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 69173 Model N...
Yellow Gold, Steel
1989 Rolex Two Tone Datejust Diamond Dial Automatic Ladies Watch Ref 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1989 Rolex Datejust Ref. 69173 is a timeless and highly desirable ladies watch, combining the enduring prestige of Rolex with the classic elegance of a two-tone design. ...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$10,529 / item
Dm 1.42 in
Rolex 36mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Blue Color Dial Baguette Diamond Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Men's Rolex 36mm Datejust 16013 Two Tone Jubilee Blue Color Dial 8+2 Diamond Accent Bezel + Lugs + Sapphire. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and h...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1982 Ladies Rolex 6917 with Diamond Bezel 18k Yellow Gold Complete
By Rolex
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Complete with original box and papers. Vintage 6917 18k 1982 ladies Datejust with a diamond bezel. Crafted out of 18k yellow gold paired with a champagne dial and the iconic Presiden...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Datejust Presidential Diamond Ruby 18K Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1988 Rolex Datejust Presidential automatic watch in 18K yellow gold featuring a fully paved diamond and ruby dial, diamond-set bezel, and a diamond-set presidential bracelet ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Men's 36mm Watch Ref. 16220
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This year 2000 Rolex Datejust Ref. 16220 is crafted in stainless steel with a classic 36mm case and distinctive fluted bezel. Presented as brand new old stock, the watch retains exce...
Stainless Steel
Chopard Diamond Happy Sport Watch Ref 27/8349-23 27mm Quartz Stainless Steel
By Chopard
Located in Fairfield, CT
Chopard Diamond Happy Sport Watch Ref 27/8349-23 27mm Quartz Stainless Steel This Chopard Happy Sport watch features a square stainless steel case framed by a bezel set with round b...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
$5,191Sale Price|20% Off
New Platinum 1.71ctw GIA Emerald Cut Diamond & Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a incredible, brand new, custom made diamond and sapphire three stone engagement ring crafted in solid platinum. It features a gorgeous, GIA certified, 0.91 carat emeral...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 7.55 carat peach tourmaline emerald cut platinum diamond ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a romantic collector jewel and meaningful alternative engagement ring...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Unworn Rolex Rainbow Daytona 116595RBOW
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This impressive Daytona variant was first released in rose gold at Baselworld 2018 after Rolex had discontinued the yellow and white gold models. On the black lacquer dial, 11 sapphi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...
$17,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.18 in W 1.22 in Dm 9 in L 9 in
CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An automatique Ceinture large wrist-watch designed by Cartier. This is the rare large model of the Ceinture automatique wristwatch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of C...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Certified 4.97ct Fancy Light Yellow Old Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique 4.97ct old cushion cut diamond three stone ring set in 18k yellow gold and platinum. The ring is centrally set with a stunning antique old cushion cut diamond wh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold Four Prongs Diamond Tennis Bracelet '1 Ct. tw'
Located in San Francisco, CA
A timeless four prongs diamonds tennis bracelet. Experience the Difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Center Gemstone Sha...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Miami Cuban Chain 27.60 Grams, Brand New
Located in Honolulu, HI
Beautifully crafted Miami Cuban link chain in 14 karat yellow gold. The necklace has a stunning high polish finish and is equipped with box clasp with two additiona figure 8 side cla...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Pink Dial, Early 1970'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: 1970's DIMENSIONS: Length 44mm x Di...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Gold Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 179173
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Rolex Ladies Gold Steel Datejust Wristwatch ref 179173 with solid links and hidden fold over clasp in 18k yellow gold and steel. Model 179173. 18k yellow gold and steel Length:...
18k Gold, Steel, Yellow Gold
$3,324Sale Price / item|20% Off
6.53 Carat Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This statement ring features 6.53 Carat of vivid emerald cut emerald at the center, secured in a four prong 14k yellow gold setting. The emerald is framed by a halo of 0.31 carat rou...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,800 / item
W 0.1 in L 7.01 in
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Tennis Bracelet G SI 14 Karat Yellow Gold 84 Stones
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Tennis Bracelet G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold 7'' 84 stone 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet 2.00CT ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Flower Onbell Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Onbell Flower Ring. A stunning vintage ring with a unique floral design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels, set with beautiful nat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.