Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1005 14K Yellow Gold Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1005 Watch featuring a 34mm 14K yellow-gold case and a fluted bezel.
Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1005 14K Yellow Gold Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1005 Watch featuring a 34mm 14K yellow-gold case and a fluted bezel.
14k Gold
Rolex Vintage Oyster Perpetual Date Yellow Gold 34mm 1500
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date reference 1500, a classic yellow gold timepiece featuring a silver dial with applied gold baton indices and a date aperture at 3 o'clock, all pr...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster perpetual chronometer 2940, aka "bubbleback / ovetto. c 1949
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our very attractive vintage Rolex Oyster perpetual chronometer, reference 2940, aka "bubbleback / ovetto" features a 32mm x 39mm stainless steel case with silver baton dial and sword...
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16220 Datejust Mens 1980s 36mm Automatic RA761
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap. Timeless classic, Rolex Oyster 16220 Datejust automatic, versatile luxury, perfect with any style for every occasions, make it a part of you...
Stainless Steel
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
$4,792Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Mens 34mm 1960s Vintage Automatic RA461C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket genuine alligator strap and aftermarket buckle. Simple, timeless, undeniably classic, Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002, the versatile classic for any collection...
Stainless Steel
$6,392Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref 16220 Mens 1980s 36mm Automatic RA761B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref.16220 automatic, c.1989, in excellent running condition.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Mens 1960s 34mm Vintage Automatic RA461B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap and buckle. A prestigious classic from Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Ref.1002 automatic for men, can go from office to after hours with ease and st...
Stainless Steel
$6,336Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex 16000 Oyster Perpetual Datejust Mens 36mm 1980s Vintage Automatic RA762C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap and buckle. Timeless classic, Rolex Oyster Datejust automatic for men, understated luxury highly versatile, from boardroom to the beach, the ...
Stainless Steel
$4,960Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA716
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap with aftermarket buckle. A timeless classic from Rolex, Men's Oyster Perpetual Ref.1002 automatic, can go from office to after hours with eas...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16000 Datejust 36mm Mens 1980s Vintage Automatic RA762B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap and buckle. Uncompromising luxury, Rolex Oyster Datejust automatic for men, highly versatile, the perfect complimentary timepiece for any sty...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6634 34mm Gold Capped Mens 1950s Automatic RA673
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap and buckle. A vintage treasure, gold-capped Rolex Oyster perpetual 6634 automatic, Rolex's "Golden Egg", a fine addition to any collection, p...
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
$5,272Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 Mens Vintage Automatic 1960s RA675B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap and buckle. A classic icon, Men's Rolex Oyster 1501 Date automatic, time tested, highly versatile, can go from office to after hours with eas...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 32MM 3372 Brown Bubble Back Steel Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage might show minor signs of wear. Custom Brown Leather Strap. Custom Gold Plated Buckle. Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback Watch Properties Brand: Rolex Family: Oyster Perpetual ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1986 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15037 14K YG Auto Champagne 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 15037 Model: Oyster Perpetual Date Year: 1986 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 34mm Bezel: 14K Yellow Gold Fluted Strap: Leather Dial: Champagne Metal: 14K Yellow...
Gold
Rolex Ref 6615 Oyster Perpetual 18k Solid Gold Ladies 1960s Automatic RA784
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new aftermarket leather strap and buckle. A rare and luxurious classic, 18k solid gold Rolex Lady Oyster Perpetual, make a statement with this classic luxury, make it yours...
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 15000 34mm 1980s Mens Vintage Automatic RA777B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap and buckle. A classic icon, Men's Rolex 15000 Oyster Perpetual Date automatic, uncompromising luxury for your lifestyle, perfectly combines t...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1500 34mm 1960s Mens Vintage Automatic RA773B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap and aftermarket buckle. A classic icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500, uncompromising luxury paired with versatility, perfect with a...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 15000 34mm 1980s Mens Vintage Automatic RA776B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket suede leather strap and buckle. A classic icon, Men's Rolex 15000 Oyster Perpetual Date automatic, uncompromising luxury, highly versatile, perfectly combi...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1974 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 18K YG 1503 Auto Champagne 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Foundation In Solid Gold The Oyster Perpetual Date is a foundational reference, representing a pure expression of Rolex's core technologies.
Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 34mm 1970s Mens Vintage Automatic RA772B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket genuine alligator strap and aftermarket buckle. A classic icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 automatic, versatile luxury, the everyday Rolex for ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Date 15200 Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Silver Dial Strap
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Complete with black aftermarket leather strap and stainless steel buckle. Product Specifications: Item Type: Dress Watch Brand: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Reference Number: 15200 M...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 15000 34mm 1980s Mens Vintage Automatic RA771B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket genuine lizard strap and buckle. A vintage classic, Men's Rolex 15000 Oyster Perpetual Date automatic, engineer for excellence, perfected by time, make it ...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960 Rolex Zephyr Oyster Perpetual 1008 TT Crosshair Dial Auto 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 1008 Model: Zephyr Oyster Perpetual Year: 1960 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 34mm Bezel: 14K Yellow Gold Strap: Leather Dial: Zephyr Crosshair Dial Metal: Two-...
10k Gold, Stainless Steel
$5,120Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 Mens 34mm 1960s Vintage Automatic RA766B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap and buckle. A vintage classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 automatic, uncompromised luxury, highly versatile, can dress up or down...
Stainless Steel
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Ref 6084 Oyster Perpetual 1950s Mens 34mm Automatic Bubble Back RA715C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Watch is all original. Fitted on new, leather strap and aftermarket buckle. Luxurious classic, Rolex ref.6084 Oyster Precision bubbleback automatic, collectible luxury, ready to be w...
Stainless Steel
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Ref 1510 Oyster Perpetual Date Mens 35mm 1980s Vintage Automatic RA753C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket genuine gator strap and aftermarket buckle. Classic luxury, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15010 automatic, highly versatile, the perfect complimentary ...
Stainless Steel
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1510 35mm Mens 1980s Vintage Automatic RA753B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap and aftermarket buckle. Uncompromised luxury, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15010 automatic, the perfect complimentary piece for any styl...
Stainless Steel
$5,112Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 34mm Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA763B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1501 Men's automatic, c.1967, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Factory Original Engraved Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diam...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Blue Dial Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diam...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1550 34mm Champagne Dial 14k Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1550 Model: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Case Material: 14k Gold Plated Stainless Steel Band: Custom Leather Strap Bezel: 14k Gold Plated Stainless Ste...
14k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback Vintage Gents 18 Karat Gold Silver Dial 5048
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback Vintage Gents Wristwatch, original silver dial with applied hour markers, a fixed 18k rose gold bezel, a brown leather strap with a gold ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$7,280Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6084 Mens 1950s 34mm Automatic Bubble Back RA715B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6084 bubble back automatic watch, c.1952, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
$6,312Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster perpetual Datejust Ref 1603 Mens 1960s 36mm Vintage Automatic RA684
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 1603 automatic, c.1967, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Blue 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: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1940s Bubbleback Rolex Oyster Perpetual 14k Gold 32mm Watch Ref. 3372
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Rolex Movement: Swiss Made - Automatic - Self Winding Case Material: Solid 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Weight: 48.1 Grams (case and strap) Case Size (Diameter): 32mm (not includ...
14k Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Factory Original Mosaic Dial circa 1973 / 74
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1973 / 74 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X D...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Factory Original Mosaic Dial circa 1973 / 74
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1973 / 74 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X D...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Exceptional Custom Blue Dial, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44...
Stainless Steel
$5,368Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 35mm Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA604B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new aftermarket blue suede leather strap and aftermarket buckle. Luxurious classic, Rolex Men's Oyster Perpetual Date 1501 automatic, highly versatile, pair with your favor...
Stainless Steel
$5,360Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 35mm Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA604
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new aftermarket leather strap and buckle. Classic luxury, Rolex Men's Oyster Perpetual Date 1501 automatic, highly versatile, in the boardroom or a weekend getaway the perf...
Stainless Steel
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 35mm Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA602
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new aftermarket leather strap and buckle. Classic luxury, Rolex Men's Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 automatic, highly versatile, in the boardroom or a weekend getaway the perf...
Stainless Steel
$5,120Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 35MM Mens Automatic 1960s Vintage RA568B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap and aftermarket buckle. An iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oyster 1501 Date automatic, versatile luxury for your uncompromising lifestyle, a fine...
Stainless Steel
$9,360Sale Price|20% Off
Mens Rolex Ref 1503 Oyster Perpetual Date 18k Gold Automatic 1960s Rjc156r
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap. An iconic classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 with special model bezel, perfect for those special occasions, a lu...
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Pink Dial from 1970''s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6724 14k Gold SS 25mm Ladies 1970s Automatic RA740
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap and buckle. Timeless elegance, Rolex Oyster perpetual 66724 automatic with 14k solid gold bezel, luxurious classic that perfectly compliment ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Copper Dial, Diamond Bezel, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
Stainless Steel
$7,904Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex 5015 Oyster Perpetual 14k SS Mens 1940s 32mm Bubble Back Automatic RA690B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new aftermarket leather strap and buckle. A collector's dream, Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref 5015 two tone bubble back automatic, time tested and ready to be enjoyed, a stylis...
Gold, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1968 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1505 Two-Tone Champagne Dial Auto 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 1505 Model: Oyster Perpetual Date Year: 1968 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 34mm Bezel: Engine-Turned 14K Yellow Gold Strap: Leather Dial: Champagne with Ramp I...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1985 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15038 18K YG Blue Dial 34 mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
An Uncommon Mid-Sized Flagship The reference 15038 represents a highly specific niche within the catalog, delivering the full precious metal construction typically reserved for the ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,240Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex 1503 Oyster Perpetual Date 14k Solid Gold Mens 1970s 34mm Automatic RA692B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 solid 14k gold automatic, c.1978, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold
$7,920Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 5015 14k SS Mens 1940s 32mm Bubble Back Automatic RA690
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new aftermarket leather strap and buckle. A rare vintage classic, Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref 5015 two tone bubble back automatic, time tested and ready to be enjoyed, a sty...
Gold, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial 1970s
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: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 35mm 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s Automatic RA624B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap and buckle. A luxurious classic, Men's 14k and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 automatic, style meets substance, highly vers...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$10,320Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 34mm 14k Solid Gold Mens 1970s Automatic RA692
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 solid 14k gold automatic, c.1978, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm Mens 14k SS Automatic 1960s Vintage RA570B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap with aftermarket buckle. A timeless classic from Rolex, Men's Oyster Perpetual Ref.1002 automatic, can go from office to after hours with eas...
14k Gold, 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.
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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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.
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.