Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref 1603 from Late 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Late 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm x Diamete...
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 14k Gold Mens 1960s Diamonds Automatic RA412C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning iconic classic, Men's solid 14k gold Rolex 1601 Oyster Perpetual Datejust diamond automatic, c.1968, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 Mens 1960s 14k Solid Gold Diamonds Automatic RA412D
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning luxurious classic, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex 1601 Oyster Perpetual Datejust automatic with diamond set, c.1968, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 14k Gold Diamond Dial Automatic 1960s RA412B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Striking luxurious classic, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex 1601 Oyster Perpetual Datejust automatic diamond dial and bezel, c.1968, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold
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Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 14k Gold Automatic Diamond Bezel 1960s RA412
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning classic, Men's solid 14k gold Rolex 1601 Oyster Perpetual Datejust automatic with diamond dial and bezel, c.1968, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Navy Blue Dial Carbonized Case circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm "Lug Tip to Lu...
Stainless Steel
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Fluted Bezel Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in Westlake Village, CA
Case Stainless steel with with white gold fluted bezel Movement Rolex, self winding caliber 1570 Dial Galvanized dark gray, stick white gold markers Band Original and matching...
Stainless Steel, White Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1802
By Rolex
Located in Westlake Village, CA
Band Shell Cordovan leather strap by Attila Aszodi, gilt Rolex buckle. Summary: brand, model, ref, serial #, year, size Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 1802 serial # 173...
18k Gold
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W 1.42 in L 1.74 in
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Datejust with a Custom Dial from 1968 or 1969
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Ref 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel with 14Kt White Gold Fluted Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1968 / 1969 DIMENSIONS / SIZ...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1625 Thunderbird 18k SS 36mm Automatic 1960s RA421
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sporty luxury, Men's 18K gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1625 automatic, c.1968, the Thunderbird, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1625 Thunderbird 18k SS 36mm 1960s Automatic RA421
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's 18K gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1625 automatic, c.1968, the Thunderbird, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1625 Thunderbird 18k SS 36mm Automatic 1960s RA421
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's 18K gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1625 automatic, c.1968, the Thunderbird, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1625 Thunderbird 18k SS 36mm Automatic 1960s RA421B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Men's 18K gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1625 automatic, c.1968, the Thunderbird, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1625 Thunderbird 18k SS 36mm 1960s Automatic RA421B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Men's 18K gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1625 automatic, c.1968, the Thunderbird, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Polished Bezel Watch circa 1969 or 70
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Ref. 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: 44mm X 36mm CIRCA: 1968/69 MOVEMENT / ...
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust, 26 Jewels Ref. 1601 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 26 Jewel, Cal. 1570 DIAL / HANDS: Original with Original Hands DIMENSIO...
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W 1.42 in L 1.74 in
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Datejust with a Custom Dial from 1968 or 1969
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Ref 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel with 14Kt White Gold Fluted Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1968 / 1969 DIMENSIONS / SIZ...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
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W 1.42 in L 1.74 in
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Datejust with a Custom Dial from 1968 or 1969
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 / 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel with 14Kt White Gold Fluted Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: Late 1960's DIM...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
1968 Rolex Vintage Ladies Date Datejust Watch - Stainless Steel, 18K White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
Today's offering proudly showcases this classic Connoisseur of Time Certified Pre-Owned Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ladydate model encased in steel with original solid 18K white gold beze...
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 18k White Gold SS Automatic 1960s RA286
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Men's 18k white gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Datejust ref.1601 automatic, c.1968.
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a great Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with white gold fluted bezel from 1964. The silver dial is super clean and the "fat boy" markers are hard to find.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Men’s Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with an 18K white gold fluted bezel.
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch circa 1968
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, Airking, or Oyster Perpetual Date.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual self winding wristwatch, circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref# 1018, serial #1.7 million, circa 1968.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage White Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Black Matte Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Factory Black Matte Dial with Silver Applied Stick Markers 18K White Gold Fluted Bezel 36mm in size Acrylic Crystal Date Function 1968 P...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch circa 1968
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
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch circa 1968
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
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch circa 1968
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
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W 1.42 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Custom-Colored Dial circa 1968
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
Rolex Rose Gold Day-Date President Wristwatch circa 1968
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.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Date Wristwatch circa 1968 with Custom Green Dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch, Ref. 1500, serial number 1.9 million, circa 1968. 34mm Oyster case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Custom-Colored Bronze Dial
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
Rolex yellow gold stainless steel Pie Pan Dial Datejust self winding wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref 1601 serial# 2.1 million circa 1968.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Platinum and Diamond Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 1804 circa 1968
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.
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex 1958 Lady-Datejust Watch 6517 - Yellow Gold 18k Automatic One Year
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: Lady-Datejust Model Number: 6517 Movement: Automatic Warranty: One Year Year: 1958 Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Champagne Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Ma...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Dial with Gold Baton Markers 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
$8,030
H 1.03 in W 0.42 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 good condition. No original box and papers. Custom Diamond Dial. Comes with a seller box. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 69173 Type:...
18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18k Yellow Gold Custom Diamond Dial Bezel Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Custom Diamond dial and bezel. Comes with the gift box. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 69173 Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Sty...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Original Black Dial from Mid 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless steel CIRCA / YEAR: Mid 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm x Diameter...
Rolex Steel Perpetual Datejust with Original Outstanding Silver Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Factory House STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
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
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
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Green Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1505 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tortue Watch with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds and a navy blue leather alligator strap. Signed by Cartier 28mm face Model #2644
Diamond, 18k Gold
MINT Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Rose Gold 116515LN 40mm Black Oysterflex Complete
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This is the stunning Everose gold Cosmograph Daytona on Oysterflex ref. 116515LN. With the introduction of the Oysterflex bracelet, Rolex completely changed the importance & versati...
1964 Vintage Rolex Datejust 1603, Stainless Steel, Jubilee Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Tucson, AZ
Vintage 1964 Rolex Datejust with Papers, Custom Jubilee Bracelet An iconic classic, this vintage Rolex Datejust from 1964 offers timeless style and collectibility. Featuring a silve...
Stainless Steel
14k CARTIER x MOVADO mechanical watch. 14k YG Genuine Cartier Ladies Watch.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
EXTREMELY RARE Cartier and Movado 14k Watch. Movement is 17J Movado. The case is 14k Yellow Gold with 14k yellow gold band Condition - Watch is vintage. Winds up and ticks. Will ne...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Men's Blue Date Two-Tone 14K Gold Ref 15003 Quickset 34 mm All Factory
By Rolex
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This Rolex men's wristwatch is a luxury timepiece with a round silver case and a blue and gold bezel. The watch features baton indexes on a gold dial, with a quickset function and a ...
14k Gold
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Factory Silver Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: late 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 3...
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.
If you think this looks like the Rolex Kermit, you're correct.
This model was designed for lefties.
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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.
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