$6,304Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA619B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1601 the Datejust, c.1965, in excellent working condition
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,312Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA619
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A world's icon, Men's 18k white gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 1601
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500, circa 1965, Rare Silver Dial
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date , reference 1500, features a 9k yellow gold 34mm case and
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Automatic 1960s Vintage Swiss RA199
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1500 automatic, c.1965. Verified authentic by
1965 Rolex Oyster Precision Ladies Vintage Watch with Tiffany Blue Dial - SS
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
WE SERVE YOU? 1965 ROLEX OYSTER PRECISION Ladies Vintage Watch with Tiffany Blue Dial - Stainless
Stainless Steel
Rare Vintage Rolex Day-Date Florentine Finish Champagne Dial 1806 Automatic
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An Extremely Rare 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Vintage Gents Wristwatch, champagne
18k Gold
Mens Rolex Ref 1601 Oyster Datejust 18k Rose Gold SS Automatic 1960s RJC183B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's 18k rose gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.1601
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Steel and White Gold Ref. 1625, "Thunderbird" ROLEX, made 1966
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
“Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified', Ref. 1625. Case No
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Turn-O-graph Self-Winding Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1625. Case No
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch All Original, circa 1964 or 1965
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Stainless Steel CIRCA: 1964 / 1965 DIMENSIONS: 35mm X 42mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 35mm 14k Gold Automatic 1970s RA220B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1501 automatic, c.1971
Gold, 14k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 14k SS 1500 Automatic 1960s SWISS RA148BR
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, men's 14k gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1500 automatic, c
14k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Original Dial Date Chronometer Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Ref. 1500 METAL
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1600 36mm Automatic Diamond Dial 1960s RA233B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Ref.1600 COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE : Switzerland
Rolex Yellow Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Watch Ref 1601, Mid 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ CALIBER: Automatic Oyster Perpetual 26 jewels 1560 DIAL / HANDS: Replacement Dial and original Dauphine
Stainless Steel
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Turn-O-Graph "Thunderbird" Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1625. Case No
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
1963 Rolex Explorer Ref 5500-1002, Cal 1530 Automatic S/Steel Mens' Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
counted with a thin central hand. Signed "Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer, Precision" - being vintage
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Model 1500, circa 1965
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 serial #.2 million circa 1965. Featuring a
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1500
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14k yellow gold Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch, Ref. 1500, circa 1965. 34mm diameter case
14k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 1002 circa 1965
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch ref 1002 serial #1.2 million circa 1965. 34mm
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1500
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date .Model 1500 .Stainless Steel .Circa :1964-1965 Serial Numbers :1458628
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 1007
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Vintage Oyster Perpetual model 1007 .Original blue dial .stainless steel case . Extension
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch circa 1965
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
: 36mm full size man's Datejust or Day-Date President. 34mm man's Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, or Oyster
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601 circa 1965
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
large man's model. -34mm man's Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, or Oyster Perpetual Date. This is the most
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Day Date President Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1803
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 18K Yellow Gold Day Date President Model:1803 . Circa :1965 .Automatic
18k Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Midsize Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6627 circa 1965
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k pink gold midsize Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch, Ref. 6627, serial 1.2 million, circa
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust self winding Wristwatch, circa 1965
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel and 14K yellow gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref# 1601 circa 1965. Man's
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch circa 1965
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
clasp and date code for 1965. Great looking vintage model. Explanation about sizes of vintage Rolex
Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Midsize Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6629 circa 1965
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
President. 34mm man's Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, or Oyster Perpetual Date. This is the most popular size
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Date Wristwatch with Custom-Colored Dial Ref 1500
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch, Ref. 1500, serial number 1.1 million, circa
Stainless Steel
Rolex Date Ref.1500 Turquoise Dial Steel Oyster Perpetual Watch 'R-9'
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Brilliance Jewels, Miami Questions? Call Us Anytime! 786,482,8100 Brand: Rolex Model Name: Date
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15038 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15038 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Watch. 18k yellow gold 34 mm case and
$14,981Sale Price|25% Off
H 0.44 in W 1.11 in Dm 1.11 in
Rolex Vintage 28mm 18k Yellow-Rose Gold Diamonds w Oyster Perpetual Band 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Vintage 28mm 18k Yellow-Rose Gold and Diamonds on the Numbers with an Oyster Band Creator: Rolex 2416631 , 6627 Design: Oyster Perpetual Case Material: 18kYellow-Rose Gold S...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe 3520D 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Patek Philippe 3520D is an elegant timepiece that exemplifies luxury and craftsmanship. It features a 32mm case made of 18K yellow gold, paired with a distinctive hobnail bezel t...
18k Gold
$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
$6,720Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s RA551
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust diamond dial automatic, c.1987, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier 3930 Drive De Cartier 2012 Stainless Steel 41mm Leather Men Watch MINT
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Understated elegance meets refined craftsmanship in the Cartier Drive de Cartier Ref. 3930—a timepiece designed for the discerning gentleman. Featuring a polished 41mm stainless stee...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$21,500
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
Rolex Stainless Steel Classic Oysterdate with Original Dial from 1960'S
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960'S DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ref. 3435
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ref. 3435 27-460 - Automatic winding. Calatrava. 18k yellow gold case with smooth bezel (32mm diameter) Original PP embossed crow...
34mm Stainless Steel Tudor Prince Oysterdate
By Tudor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Further details on this Tudor Prince Oysterdate – Used (Good) Details Basic Info Brand Tudor Model Prince Oysterdate Movement Quartz Case material Steel Bracelet material Steel Year ...
Stainless Steel
14 Karat Gold Omega 342 Automatic Men's Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Among the first of the automatic Omega movements, this circa 1947 fourteen karat 14K yellow gold Men's Omega Wrist Watch Model 342 is with unrestored silver toned dial, gold markers,...
Gold, 14k Gold
$11,910
W 0.83 in D 0.35 in L 1.13 in
18kt Pink Gold Vacheron Constantin Manual Winding, Excellent Condition from 1935
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Pink Gold Vacheron Constantin in Excellent Condition from 1935 ! Movement: mechanical with hand winding Functions: Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds Case: 18kt pink gold, Me...
Gold, 18k Gold
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Mens Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA562B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1968, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signe...
Stainless Steel
$6,336Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 16014 36mm 18k White Gold SS Automatic 1970s RA520B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex 18k white gold and stainless steel Oyster Perpetual 16014 Datejust automatic, c.1978, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watch...
White Gold, Stainless Steel
$13,520Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex President Day Date 1803 18k Solid Gold 1970s Mens Diamond Automatic RA659
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxury icon, Rolex 18k solid gold Day-Date ref.1803 "The President" with diamond hour set, c.1973, in excellent working condition! Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous...
Gold, 18k Gold
On Hold|$7,120
W 1.34 in
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1007 34mm 18k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s RA438
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster perpetual ref.1007 automatic, c.1967, in excellent working and aesthetic condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorge...
Gold, 18k Gold
$9,360Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.38 in
Mens Rolex Ref 1503 Oyster Perpetual Date 18k Gold Automatic 1960s Rjc156r
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 automatic, c.1960s. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed gold dial, applied g...
Gold, 18k 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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The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
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