Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Silver Dial
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Oyster Perpetual REFRENCE: 15200 SIZE: 34mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Grey
1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Silver Dial
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Oyster Perpetual REFRENCE: 15200 SIZE: 34mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Grey
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual Date Watch 69240
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual Date Watch 69240 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date
Rolex Oyster perpetual Datejust 16233 18k SS Mens 1990s 36mm Automatic RA769B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 16233 Datejust automatic with 18k gold bezel
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Tiffany & Co Dial 1680 Steel Automatic Date Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Dive Watch — Tiffany and Co. Retailed Brand: Rolex Collection: Oyster Perpetual Date Submariner
Stainless Steel
Rolex President Day-Date Diamond String & Log Dial Bezel Watch18388
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Say It. Hardly worn in original condition!! A Rare 36mm circa 1991 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual
Diamond, 18k Gold
$7,360Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster Ref 16233 Datejust 18k SS Mens 1990s 36mm Vintage Automatic RA769
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 16233 Datejust automatic with 18k gold bezel
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$3,369
W 1.26 in L 1.52 in
1991 Tudor (Rolex) Prince Oysterdate Mens Midsize Watch - SS & 18K White Gold
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
. Patterned after the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, it possesses the same features and conception - it is
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234 Mens Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. White Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16234 Men's watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. White Gold fluted bezel. Silver
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch Ref 16234
By Rolex
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36mm with Date, pre-owned, case and jubilee bracelet stainless
Stainless Steel
Rolex Men's Twotone Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel Automatic Golden Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Men's Two tone Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel Automatic Golden Dial Watch SKU: WA00006
Steel, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Rolex Date 15223, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Date Reference #:15223. A striking and distinctive timepiece, this 1990s Rolex Oyster
Rolex Date4794, Black Dial Certified Authentic
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Date Reference #:15223. A striking and distinctive timepiece, this 1990s Rolex Oyster
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner 14060 No Date Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner No Date 14060 Men's Watch. 40mm stainless steel case
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Polar Explorer II GMT
By Rolex
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This 1990s Rolex is known as an Oyster Perpetual Polar Explorer II GMT. The timepiece is crafted
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Diamond Oyster Perpetual Datejust automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Ref. 16234, Case n° X148738, made on 1991, sold on 1992 31-jewel Cal.3135 automatic movement
Diamond, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Steel 18K Yellow Gold Automatic Ladies Watch 67193
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This Rolex Oyster Perpetual No-Date 67193 is pre-owned in good condition. Moderate slack on the
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ladies Sapphire Watch 69173 Stainless & 18k Gold 1Yr Wnty
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
one-year warranty along with a generic black presentation box. Brand: Rolex Oyster Perpetual
18k Gold
Rolex Ref. 18348 Day-Date Yellow Gold & Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Day-Date, Superlative
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner Date 16610 Men's Watch Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 16610 men's watch. 40mm stainless steel case; stainless
Rolex Day Date 18348 Diamond Black Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day Date 18348 Mens Watch. 36mm 18K yellow gold case. 18K yellow gold bezel
Rolex Day-Date Gold Bark Finish Diamond and Sapphire Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Gents Wristwatch, champagne dial set with a string of
18k Gold
Mens Rolex Ref 16220 Oyster Datejust Automatic 1990s All Original RA278
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare, iconic classic, Men's all-stainless steel Rolex Oyster Datejust ref.16220 automatic, c.1991
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16220 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16220 Men's Watch. 36mm stainless steel case. Stainless steel
Rolex DateJust 68278 Midsize Champagne Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ladies' Watch 68278. This elegant timepiece features a 31mm 18k
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 16220 Tapestry Dial Men's Watch Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16220 Mens Watch. Stainless steel 36mm case. stainless steel fluted
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
Rolex Lady Datejust Pearlmaster Ladies' Watch - Factory Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is a Swiss Made Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust Pearlmaster with reference number
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Pearlmaster Datejust automatic wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Pearlmaster Datejust Ladies Wristwatch, white dial with 10
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust Gents Steel White Roman Dial 16220 Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Gents Wristwatch, white dial with applied roman
Stainless Steel
Rolex 69173 Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69173 Ladies watch. 26mm stainless steel case. 18k yellow gold
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 69178 Blue Vignette Dial 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69178 Ladies Watch. 26mm 18K yellow gold case with a fluted bezel
Rolex Datejust Ladies Steel and Gold White Dial 69173 Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel & 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ladies Wristwatch, white dial with
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 69178 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Champagne Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69178 Ladies Watch. 26mm 18K yellow gold case with a fluted bezel
Rolex Datejust 69178 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69178 Ladies Watch. 26mm 18K yellow gold case with a fluted bezel
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
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex GMT-Master II Gents Steel Black Dial Coke Bezel 16710 Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II Gents Wristwatch, black dial with applied hour
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold GMT-Master II Brown Dial Root Beer Bezel Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II Gents Wristwatch, brown dial with applied hour
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust Gold Lapis Lazuli Pyramid Dial 69138 Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ladies Wristwatch, rare lapis lazuli pyramid dial with
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust Gold Rare Diamond Lapis Lazuli Pyramid Dial 69138 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 26mm 1990 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ladies Wristwatch, rare lapis lazuli pyramid
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual Date Watch 69240
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual Date Watch 69240 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15223 Champagne Dial 18k Yellow Gold & Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Date Reference Number : 15223 Features : Screwdown Crown
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Stainless Steel 34mm Wrist Watch Ref. 15200
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautifully kept vintage Rolex Date unisex wrist watch is from 1991 and reference 15200. The
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch circa 1991
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch, Ref. 15238, serial number N1, circa 1991
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Just
By Rolex
Located in Cape Town, ZA
CONDITION: 8/10 MODEL NUMBER: 16233 SERIAL NUMBER: X871618 YEAR: 1991 BOX – No PAPERS – No
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Sea Dweller Watch
By Rolex
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Sea Dweller Watch – Automatic in Excellent condition. Model Number
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner No Date 14060 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
"Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner No Date 14060 Mens Watch. 40mm stainless steel case
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date President 18238 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date President 18238 Watch. 36mm 18k Yellow Gold case. Yellow Gold Stationary bezel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 69160 Stainless Steel Automatic Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 69160 Stainless Steel Automatic Ladies Watch 26mm
Rolex 18K midsize Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref# 68278 c.1991
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K midsize Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref # 68278 serial # N4 circa 1991. 31mm diameter case
18k Gold
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
Rolex for Tiffany & Co. Stainless Steel Date Automatic Wristwatch 1991
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Factory White Roman Dial Signed 'Tiffany
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel Automatic Black Dial Unisex Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel Automatic Black Dial Unisex Watch SKU: WA00032 PRIMARY
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 16200 circa 1991
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
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel and White Gold Oysterquartz Wristwatch circa 1991
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, or Oyster Perpetual Date. This is the most popular size for women wanting a
Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Diamond President Day-Date Blue Dial Wristwatch Ref 18248
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Model 18248 Pre Owned Mens Automatic Oyster Perpetual wrist watch
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex for Tiffany & Co. Stainless Steel Ladies Date Watch with Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Factory White Roman Dial Signed 'Tiffany
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT Master II
By Rolex
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date GMT Master II Watch - Automatic in Excellent condition. Model Number
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold GMT-Master II Bronze Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16718
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Men's GMT-Master II Model 16718 at a great price. Automatic Winding Oyster Perpetual with
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 16233G Champagne Dial 10P Diamond E Series Men's Watch, Used
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
synonymous with Rolex's heritage, blending the Oyster case's waterproof prowess, the Datejust mechanism's
Diamond, Yellow 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
Rolex Yellow Gold President Day-Date Oyster Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Model 18248 Pre Owned Mens Oyster Perpetual Automatic wrist watch. Dark
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner 16613 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex oyster perpetual Submariner Date 18k 16613 Men's Watch. 40mm Stainless steel case. 18k yellow
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Presidental Watch with Coral Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Midsize Oyster Perpetual Datejust President Watch Features an Extremely Rare
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Tubogas 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bezel W/Papers
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Bvlgari Serpenti Tubogas watch in 18k rose gold featuring a curved case set with an original diamond bezel. The watch includes a cabochon pink rubelite crown and a black guilloche op...
18k Gold
Cartier Tank 1710 Américaine Diamond Bezel Quartz 18K Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Américaine watch with diamond bezel and bracelet in 18K yellow gold, featuring a rectangular 19 x 34.5mm case and quartz movement. Designed with timeless Roman numerals ...
18k Gold
Cartier Panthere 1650 Blue MOP 18K White Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Panthere 1650 Ladies Watch. 27mm 18K white gold case. 18K white gold bezel with factory diamond sets. Blue Mother of Pearl dial with white gold hands and White gold Roman num...
White Gold
Piaget Ref. 9706 A6 24mm Jade Dial Diamond Emerald 18K Bracelet Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
A timeless treasure from the golden age of Swiss watchmaking, this Piaget ladies’ bracelet watch from the 1970s, crafted in 18K yellow gold, the piece features a richly textured wove...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold
$23,996Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Natural 3.01 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond 18-Karat Engagement Ring In Stock
By Raymond Lee Jewelers
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA 18k Yellow Gold Natural 3.01 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring This exquisite GIA-certified 18k Yellow Gold engagement ring features a 3.01-carat radiant-cut diamond, co...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,499
H 1.03 in W 0.4 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 26 Steel 18K Gold Custom Green Turquoise Diamond Dial Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Custom diamond dial and bezel. No orgiinal box and papers. It comes with a seller box. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 69173 Type: W...
18k Gold, Steel
Cartier Colisee Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Colisee collection Wrist Watch, 24 M.M 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, 3 row Diamond Pave Bezel and Diamond set Crown totaling approximately 2 Carats. Quartz movemen...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Ballon Blue Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous and stylish blue strap Ballon Bleu! Ref 3002, automatic, 96184QX, 36mm case, the bezel set with 123 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 1.21 carats, fluted crown set with ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$29,730
H 1.62 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.62 in
NEW Rolex Datejust 41 126333 Yellow Gold Steel Silver Dial Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with an original box and papers.
Yellow Gold, Steel
ROLEX Estate 18k Lady Datejust Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous Rolex wristwatch! Crafted in vibrant 18k yellow gold, this Lady-Datejust watch was created in the mid 1980s. The circular face of the watch features twelve gold dashes and...
18k Gold
2000 Rolex Ladies Two Tone Datejust 79163 Diamond Slate Dial #24682
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
2000 Rolex Ladies Two Tone Datejust Model: 79163 Serial: K143131 This classic ladies Rolex watch is set in stainless steel and 18K yellow gold Slate gray dial with diamond markers...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Calibre W7100018 42mm Ref 3300 18K Rose Gold Box Paper 2018
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: W7100018 / 3300 Year: 2018 Model: Cartier Calibre Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: 18K Rose Gold Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Weight: 257 Grams ...
Vintage Rolex Oyster Octagonal 1920's Extra Prima 1096 Case RARE
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1096 Serial: 260*** Year: 1925 Model: Rolex Oyster Vintage Octagonal Band: Custom Leather Band Dial: White / Off White Case Size: ~32mm In...
Cartier Pasha 38MM 2401 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Dial Automatic Watch
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Cartier Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Diameter: 38.00 mm Weights: 101.15 grams One 18K yellow gold, diamond Cartier Swiss-made wristwatch with original box. The "CARTIER" t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum Rolex President Day Date 1804 Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 1964
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1804 Serial: 1062*** Year: 1964 Model: Rolex President Day Date Case Material: Platinum Band: Black Leather Band (Steel Buckle) Bezel: Custom Platinum Diamond Bezel ...
Platinum
Rolex Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Steel Custom Champagne Diamond Dial Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Custom diamond bezel and band/buckle.
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.
Find vintage Rolex watches, bracelets and more on 1stDibs.
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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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.