Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6084 Stainless Steel Wristwatch c. 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in stainless steel, this vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6084 has a silver tone dial.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Two-Tone Steel & Gold Jubilee Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date men's and unisex watch in two-tone stainless steel and yellow gold, featuring a restored silver dial with Roman numeral indices, gold dauphine han...
Gold
Vintage Rolex Datejust 1601 14K Yellow Gold Pie Pan Dial Jubilee Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
A 1969 vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref. 1601 in 14K yellow gold pre-quickset desirable pie-pan champagne dial with gold baton hour markers, fluted yellow gold bezel, date...
Gold
Rolex Datejust 41mm 18K Two-Tone 20 Carat Diamond Bust Down MOP Dial Iced Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Men's Wristwatch 18KWY-139.52G 18K ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DATEJUST 41mm "GOLD & DIAMOND" BUST DOWN Purple Mother of Pearl Dial and Diamond Bezel/Bracelet Iced Out ~20 Carat...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1967 Tudor (Rolex) Prince Oysterdate Vintage Mens Ref. 7966 Watch - 18K Gold
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
And interestingly, the fact this Tudor is 18K gold makes it far rarer than an 18K Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date or Datejust. Today's offering showcases this Certified Pre-Owned Tudor ...
18k Gold
Rolex Perpetual Datejust 36 Custom Red Vignette
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
Oyster perpetual datejust 36 in oysterseel and yellow gold features a golden, fluted-motif dial and jubilee bracelet with a custom red vignette face. DETAILS Length: 8" long Case t...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi Bezel Stainless Steel Men's Jubilee Watch 126710BLRO
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Supple and comfortable, the five-piece link Jubilee bracelet was specially created for the launch of the Oyster Perpetual Datejust model in 1945. Specification: Brand: Rolex Model:...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual DateJust Jubilee Ladies Watch Ref# 6917
By Rolex
Located in Troy, MI
The Datejust was unveiled during Rolex's 40th anniversary Jubilee in 1945. At the time of its release, the Datejust was the first wristwatch to include a date mechanism that switched...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex DateJust Mens Yellow Gold Steel Jubilee 3 CT Diamond Dial Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16013, The Datejust is one of the earliest models that survive today and provides a perfect lens through which to examine why Rolex is, well, Rolex.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel
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H 1.74 in W 1.42 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust 36 Oyster Perpetual 1601 Gold Sunburst Dial 18k Gold Steel 16013
By Rolex
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
The first Oyster Perpetual Datejust watch was released in 1945, with an automatic date change.
18k Gold, Steel
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H 1.66 in W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 Gold Sunburst Dial Solid Gold 14k Gold, 1973
By Rolex
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
The first Oyster Perpetual Datejust watch was released in 1945, with an automatic date change.
14k Gold
Rolex Datejust 16200 Pink Dial Roman, Y-Series, 3-Row Oyster, Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
Introduced in 1945, the Datejust was the first watch to feature the datejust mechanism, alongside the perpetual movement and Oyster case – Rolex's three major technological advanceme...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 10P Diamond 179174G White Ladies Jubilee Bracelet Watch - Used
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
With its Oyster case, perpetual mechanism, and datejust feature, it's a testament to Rolex's legacy.
Diamond, White Gold
Rolex Lady's White Gold Datejust Pearlmaster Wristwatch Ref 80319
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Oyster Perpetual Datejust is the ultimate reference chosen by those who believe in timeless elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Datejust 79173NR White Shell Dial, Y Series, Ladies, Pre-Owned
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
This particular model, the 79173NR, combines Rolex's three hallmark features: the Oyster case, the perpetual self-winding movement, and the datejust mechanism.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 16013 Champagne Dial No. 87 - Vintage Men's Watch, Used
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
This particular model is a testament to Rolex's innovation, incorporating the three major mechanisms that have defined the brand: the Oyster case, the perpetual self-winding movement...
Yellow Gold
Authentic Rolex Datejust 16234, Silver Tapestry, Tropical T Series, Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
This exquisite timepiece, known for its unparalleled craftsmanship, is a true testament to Rolex's legacy of luxury and precision. The Datejust, introduced in 1945, is celebrated as ...
White Gold, Silver
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust II Blue Roman Dial automatic Wristwatch ref 11630
By Rolex
Located in Columbia, MO
One of the most timeless, classy watches ever, the gents Rolex Oyster Datejust line of watches has its roots back in 1945, when the first Datejust was introduced.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16234 White Arabic Dial, P Serial, Pre-Owned Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
The Datejust is iconic in the Rolex collection, featuring the brand's three major mechanisms: the Oyster case, perpetual mechanism, and Datejust mechanism.
White Gold
Rolex Datejust 69173G 10P Diamond, Silver Engraved Dial, U Series, Ladies' Watch
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
The iconic Oyster case, a hallmark of Rolex watches, provides exceptional waterproofness and durability, while the perpetual mechanism ensures seamless timekeeping.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Rolex Datejust 79174G Blue Gradient Dial, K Series, Pre-Owned Ladies' Watch
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
This pre-owned ladies' timepiece, showcasing a stunning blue dial, is a perfect example of Rolex's commitment to excellence. Introduced in 1945, the Datejust is now synonymous with R...
White Gold
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Dm 1.38 in L 6.11 in
Rolex Silver Diamond Stainless Steel & 18k Rose Gold Datejust 116231 Women's Wri
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Your dream to own a beautiful Rolex creation comes true in this timepiece! A versatile design, the Datejust is one of the earliest models by Rolex, introduced in 1945.
Rolex Datejust 16234 Men's Used Watch, Black Dial, Y Serial, Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
Our Guarantee: 1-year warranty on internal machinery failure This Datejust 16234 model, born in 1945, epitomizes the essence of Rolex with its Oyster case, perpetual mechanism, and ...
White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 79173G 10P Diamond, Champagne Dial U Series, Used Ladies' Watch
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
Specifications: Brand: ROLEX Model Number: 79173G Product Name: Datejust 10P Diamond Material: Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Dial Color: Champagne Gold Movement: Automatic Sel...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 16233G Champagne Dial 10P Diamond E Series Men's Watch, Used
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
Model Information: The Datejust series, introduced in 1945, has become synonymous with Rolex's heritage, blending the Oyster case's waterproof prowess, the Datejust mechanism's midni...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 69173 Champagne Bar Dial E Series Elegant Used Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
The automatic, self-winding movement ensures precise timekeeping, making it not only a beautiful accessory but a reliable one as well. The Datejust series, first introduced in 1945,...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 79174G White Face 10P Diamond Bezel - Elegant Used Ladies' Watch
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
The Rolex Datejust series, first introduced in 1945, is renowned for its distinctive Oyster case, perpetual mechanism, and datejust feature, making it an iconic timepiece in the worl...
Diamond, White Gold
Sold
Dm 1.03 in L 6.11 in
Rolex Gold Dial 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds 69178 Datejust Women's Wristwatch 26 mm
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Your dream to own a beautiful vintage Rolex creation comes true in this timepiece! A versatile design, the Datejust is one of the earliest models by Rolex, introduced in 1945 and it ...
Rolex Datejust 16233G 10P Diamond Champagne Dial - Pre-Owned Men's Watch T No.
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
As a model that features Rolex's three major mechanisms—the Oyster case, perpetual mechanism, and Datejust mechanism—it stands as a hallmark of innovation.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 16234G K No. Men's 10P Diamond Silver Dial Jubilee Used Watch
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
Equipped with Rolex's signature Oyster case, perpetual mechanism, and datejust feature, this model offers a blend of functionality, durability, and aesthetic appeal.
Diamond, White Gold, Silver
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel 26mm Just Date Women's Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date display watch is a classic example of Rolex's timeless elegance and durability. With it's versatile satin 26mm stainless steel case, this water resis...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Cartier Tank Large 18K Gold Quartz 25mm Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The Cartier Tank, 25mm crafted in 18K yellow gold unisex watch. Roman numerals, original lizard skin strap. Complete with original Cartier Box. No papers, buckle not Cartier or 18k g...
18k Gold
$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
Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Paris Centure Collection Wrist Watch, 18k Yellow Gold 27 X 27 M.M. 2 Piece stepped case. 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind movement. White Dial with Black Roman nu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Explorer Date 5701
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage stainless steel and yellow gold Rolex Explorer Date ref. 5701 automatic movement wristwatch. Featuring well aged champagne dial with applied dagger-style hour markers. Com...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage 1966 Steel Air-king Automatic with Sunburst Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1966 Rolex Air-King Reference 5500. 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster case. Caliber 1520 Automatic, Self winding movement, excellent Mint condition Silver Satin "Sunburst"...
Steel
Rolex Rare Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual from 1952 Oversized Bubble Back Movement
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6334 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 / 54 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm...
Rolex Steel Rare Super Oyster Model with Original Dial from the Mid 1950's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Reference 6202 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1954 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Diameter 34mm MOV...
Cartier Tank Américaine Automatic 18 Karat Gold Ref. 1725
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, DE
Cartier Tank Américaine Automatic 18 Karat Gold Ref. 1725 Including certificate of authenticity. The glass would need to be replaced. We can offer you this service upon request.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Watch. ROLEX Oyster Royal 3121 SS and 9k Bezel. 29mm
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rolex Oyster Royal 3121 9k Yellow Gold Bezel and Stainless Steel Case. Manual Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1943 Beautiful Watch. New Genuine Leather band. 29mm round case ...
9k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch from 1952
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6106 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 20 Jewels / Caliber 645 DIAL / HANDS: Original Matte...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date chocolate dial 34mm
By Rolex
Located in Berlin, BE
Behold the astonishingly beautiful Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, a timepiece that exudes unparalleled elegance and sophistication. With the reference number (15210), this horological ...
Steel
1957 Vacheron & Constantin 18K Gold Manual Wind Art Deco Watch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This vintage 1957 Vacheron & Constantin men’s manual wind watch is crafted in 18K yellow gold and remains in excellent condition. It features a brown leather strap and houses mov...
Rolex Oyster Precision 6423 Arrowhead Dagger Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rolex Model: Oysterdate Precision Reference number: 6423 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Hand Wind Case Material: Stainless Steel Measurements :34mm diame...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Royalite Watch 2280 Circa 1939
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Rolex Royalite Watch 2280 Circa 1939 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being offered for sale. This model was m...
Stainless Steel
Rolex 31mm Datejust Watch
By Rolex
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-Owned Rolex 31mm Datejust Automatic Watch Crafted in Stainless Steel with Polished Bezel, Acrylic Crystal, White Roman Dial, and Oyster Bracelet. Model 6824, Circa 1975. Overhaul...
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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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.
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This model was designed for lefties.
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