Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic w Roulette Wheel RA625
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
aftermarket leather strap and buckle. A rare, timeless treasure, Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6605 Datejust 18k red
Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic w Roulette Wheel RA625
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
aftermarket leather strap and buckle. A rare, timeless treasure, Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6605 Datejust 18k red
Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic w Roulette Wheel RA625
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless treasure, rare 18k rose gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.6605 Datejust
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Lady's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex "Oyster Perpetual DateJust" lady's wristwatch, circa 1979 Automatic, circular red dial with
Diamond
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Stainless Steel Red Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bradenton, FL
Handsome Rolex Oyster Perpetual stainless steel customized men's pre-owned wristwatch. The vintage
Stainless Steel, Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6305 36mm Rare Red Date Automatic 1950s RA426B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, rare Men's timeless Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 6305 bubble automatic, c.1953, in
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6305 36mm Red Date Automatic 1950s Vintage RA426
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare vintage classic, Men's timeless Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 6305 automatic, c.1953,in
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust Automatic - Vintage Ladies' Watch - Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is a vintage Swiss Made Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ladies' watch with reference
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex c1953 14k Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref 6105 Bubble Back Watch 16r222s
By Rolex
Located in Dix hills, NY
( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Item Details: This listing is for a vintage gents Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Ovettone Wristwatch Ref 6105 circa 1957
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Rolex 18k yellow gold Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6105 Ovettone with reeded bezel and rare red print
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Rare Datejust Vintage Gents 18 Karat Red Gold Champagne Dial 1601
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare 36 mm 18k Red Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Vintage Gents Wristwatch, champagne dial with
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 16030 Stainless Steel Men’s Watch with Red Dial Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Rolex Datejust (16030) is a classic vintage watch, The Quintessential Rolex, the Rolex Oyster
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16013 Two-Tone Red Diamond Dial Gold Diamonds and Rubi Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Movement: Automatic Complications: Date Collection: Oyster Perpetual Case Material: Stainless Steel and 18k
Diamond, Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Big Bubbleback Wristwatch Ref 6075
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Big Bubble Steel and Gold Wristwatch Ref. 6075. Made in 1950
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage & Rare Rolex Oysterquartz Datejust Ref 17000, Super Provenance B&P's
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and rare Rolex Oysterquartz Datejust reference 17000 features a 36mm stainless steel
Rolex Lady Date / Datejust Ref 79160, Outstanding Condition, Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our Rolex Lady Date / Datejust reference 79160 is presented in outstanding condition with only
1968 Rolex Vintage Ladies Date Datejust Watch - Stainless Steel, 18K White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. 1968 ROLEX Vintage Ladies Date Datejust Watch - Stainless Steel, 18K White Gold
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Red and Black Date and Bracelet, from 1953
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Date / Reference 6294 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch with Custom-Colored Dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
size man's Datejust or Day-Date President. 34mm man's Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, or Oyster Perpetual
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Custom-Colored Red Dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
about sizes of vintage Rolex watches: 36mm full size man's Datejust or Day-Date President. 34mm man's
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Vignette Red Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex Stainless Steel and 18K White Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Rare Factory Red
Stainless Steel, White Gold
Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
The classic Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust design is enhanced in this handsome stainless steel
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady's White Gold Datejust Pearlmaster Wristwatch Ref 80319
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
of style. The Oyster Perpetual Datejust is the ultimate reference chosen by those who believe in
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Datejust Onyx President Self Winding Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual Datejust Onyx President ref 69178 serial #9.2 million circa 1987
18k Gold
Sold
W 1.07 in Dm 1.07 in
Rolex Lady's Stainless Steel Date Wristwatch with Custom-Colored Dial Ref 6919 circa 1972
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel lady's Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch, Ref. 6919, serial number 3.4 million
Stainless Steel
Sold
W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in
Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King Wristwatch with custom Tomato Red Dial circa 1962
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Air-King wristwatch, Ref. 1002, serial number 839,XXX, circa
Stainless Steel
Sold
W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in
Rolex Stainless Steel Airking Wristwatch with Custom-Colored Dial Ref 14000 circa 1996
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
-Date President. 34mm man's Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, or Oyster Perpetual Date. This is the most
Stainless Steel
Sold
W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in
Rolex Stainless Steel Airking Wristwatch circa 1982 with Custom-Colored Dial
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Airking wristwatch, Ref. 1500, serial number 7.2 million
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch circa 1953
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
Stainless Steel, Rose Gold
Sold
W 1 in D 1 in L 6 in
Rolex Lady Datejust Steel and 18k Gold with Pink Diamond Watch and Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Preowned Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Has Recently Been Serviced, Polished and Will Be Time
Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel
Chanel 1994 Iconic Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare Silver-tone metal Chanel vintage round sunglasses with faux pearl trim at frames and arms, adjustable nose pads and tin...
$3,321Sale Price|20% Off
Dior Saddle 2020 Shoulder Bag Shearling Brown and While
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Saddle 2020 Shoulder Bag Shearling Brown and While These are professional photos of the actual bag. Add a wild touch to your style with this Dior Saddle bag. Unleash your inne...
$14,480
Size: FR36 - UK8 - US4
Christian Dior by John Galliano Purple Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 1998
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior Evening Dress and Shawl Ensemble ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 1998 ▪ Constructed from a deep purple hammered satin ▪ Scoop neckline design ▪...
Rare Cartier Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Retractable Pencil Watch, 1920's
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier rare and unusual Art Deco period 14K yellow gold retractable pencil watch 1920's Sleek and elegant, rectangular ribbed gold case, watch set in the upper part, tapered arrow s...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zuhair Murad Couture white silver gold beaded sequin mini wedding backless dress
By Zuhair Murad
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE An incredibly rare dress from Zuhair Murad Haute Couture Fall 2006 This really is a work of art, a tasseled flapper style mini dress. The dress is sheer mesh and i...
Hermes Birkin 30 Beton Gold Hardware Off White Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Birkin 30 Beton Gold Hardware Off White Bag Brand New in Box. Store Fresh. Pristine Condition (with plastic on hardware) Perfect gift! Comes in full set with clochette, lock...
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Noir Black Epsom Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Noir Black Epsom Gold Hardware New Never used. Rest of Boutique Stock. Measurements : 22cm High x 28cm Wide x 10cm Deep The Kelly bag came to success when...
Omega 9.00 Carats Total Mixed Shape Diamond Vintage Lady's Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
An elegant lady's wristwatch created by Omega, featuring 9.00 carats total of mixed shape diamonds including marquise and round brilliant cut. Set finely on platinum, this vintage wa...
Diamond, Platinum
Hermes 35cm Birkin Etoupe Togo Taupe Gold Hardware Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Etoupe Togo 35cm Birkin Gold Hardware Brand New in Box. Pristine Condition (with plastic on hardware). Perfect gift! Comes in full set with lock, keys, clochette, sleeper, a...
PIERRE BALMAIN Haute Couture c.1964 Black Crystal Beaded Mink Fur Cropped Jacket
By Pierre Balmain Couture
Located in Thiensville, WI
PIERRE BALMAIN Haute Couture Black Crystal Beaded Mink Fur Ball Cropped Jacket Brand / Manufacturer: Pierre Balmain (Attributed) Designer: Pierre Balmain Collection: c.1964 Style: C...
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Vintage Alhambra Lapis Lasuli 18k Yellow Gold Clip-on Earring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
These stunning vintage Van Cleef & Arpels clip-on earrings from the Vintage Alhambra collection feature the lucky clover design crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with blue lapis laz...
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Hermes Birkin 30 Gold Bag Epsom Leather Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 30 bag featured in iconic Gold. Fresh and crisp with difficult to find Palladium hardware. Accentuated with signature bone top stitch. Epsom leathe...
Azzedine Alaia Blue Lace Rib Knit Embellished Mini Dress and Cardigan, SS 1996
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Alaia ▪ Creative Director: Azzedine Alaia ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 1996 ▪ Fabric: Viscose ▪ Details: Lace rib knit, scoop neckline, sequin and bead embellishments ▪ Siz...
$89,638
Size: FR36 - UK8 - US 4
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fuchsia Evening Coat with Fur Trim, FW 2007
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
A museum-grade Christian Dior evening coat, crafted from a cotton and silk blend in a rich fuchsia hue. The coat features dramatic, oversized raccoon fur trim on the sleeves and hem,...
$7,211
H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
CHANEL Pink Quilted Lambskin Leather Small Top Handle Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Pink Quilted Lambskin Leather Small Top Handle Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4951 Brand: Chanel Model: Small Top Handle Classic Single Flap Bag Type: T...
Hermes Birkin 25 Sellier Bag Gris Pale Epsom Leather Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin Sellier 25 bag featured in gorgeous neutral Gris Pale. Perfectly complimented with Palladium hardware. This exquisite bag is modern and minimalist....
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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