Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002, 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 40mm x Diam...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer 14K Yellow Gold Ref. # 1002 1974 "Mint Shape"
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Silver Dial Index #s 14K Y.G., Ref. 1002 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being off...
Yellow Gold
Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Watch With Original Shantung Dial 1971
By Rolex
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A men's vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual stainless watch Ref # 1002, with a service box.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 1002 Stainless Steel Watch, 1965
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1965 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1002 Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied Steel Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Original Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Br...
Rolex yellow gold Oyster Perpetual “Underline” Dial self winding wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Very pleasing example Rolex 14K YG Oyster Perpetual ref 1002 serial # 1.01 million circa 1964.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Tiffany & Co. Stainless Steel Oyster Chronometer Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
This watch is not only elegant but practical, a treat for any watch collector. Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, with underlined Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1002. sta...
Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Air King 34mm Automatic 1970s Swiss RA442B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Ref.1002 Air King Oyster perpetual automatic dress watch, c.1976, all original, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm 14k Gold Automatic 1960s Swiss RA422B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.1002 automatic, c.1966, in excellent working condition.
Gold, 14k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm 14k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s RA422
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant luxury, Men's 14k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.1002 automatic, c.1966, in excellent working condition.
Gold, 14k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm 18k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s NA110
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, men's Rolex Oyster Precision ref.1002 automatic, c.1967, in excellent vintage condition.
Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 34mm 18k Solid Gold Automatic 1960s NA110G
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Precision ref.1002 automatic, c.1967, in excellent working condition.
Gold
Mens Rolex Ref 1002 Oyster Perpetual Automatic 1960s Swiss Vintage RA143
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Ref.1002 Air King Oyster perpetual automatic dress watch, c.1976, all original, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 34mm 18k Automatic Diamond MOP dial 1960s RA382
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Ref.1002 Oyster perpetual automatic with mother of pearl diamond dial, c.1960s, in excellent vintage condition.
Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 34mm 18k Automatic MOP dial 1960s Swiss RA382B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dazzling classic, Men's 18k solid gold Rolex Ref.1002 Oyster perpetual automatic with mother of pearl diamond dial, c.1960s, in excellent vintage condition.
Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4345 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Model Ref: 1002 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With: Box Only Dial: White Roman Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movement: Automatic Water...
Rolex Vintage Oyster Perpetual Blue Dial Watch Ref. 1002
By Rolex
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds Case: 34mm stainless steel case, plastic crystal, screw down crown Band: black leather strap with Rolex stainless steel buckle D...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Custom Green Dial, 1970s
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 Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1002, 1980s
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4345 Model Number: 1002 Serial Number: 886**** Condition: 8 - Good Condition Age: 1980's Case Size: 34mm Box and Papers: Box Only Movement: Automatic Case: Stainless Steel Dia...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 34MM 1002 Silver Dial Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Custom Second Hand. Vintage Oyster Perpetual 34mm Watch Properties Brand: Rolex Family: Oyster Perpetual Model: Vintage Oyster Perpetual 34mm Ref.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Original Rare Charcoal Dial, Early 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Oyster Perpetual / Ref. 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm x 34m...
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002, Excellent Condition Circa 1961
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual, reference 1002, features a 9k yellow gold 34mm case with attractive champagne T Swiss T dial and is fitted to a new leather strap. Presented in ex...
Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref 1002 All Original Mens 34mm 1960s Automatic RA716S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 automatic, c.1965, all original, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic movement. Stainless steel case, 34mm, circa 1960s. with smooth bezel. Silvered dial with baton markers. Pre-owned.
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 1002 Air King Pink Dial Automatic, 1970s RA172P
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fitted on new, aftermarket hand-made pink croc strap, with Rolex buckle. A tunning iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.1002 "Air-King" in chic pink, highly versatile, a ...
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Custom Green Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Ref 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 39mm x 34mm MOVEMENT / C...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Custom Green Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Ref 1002 / 1003 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960 / 70's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 39mm x 34mm ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Custom Green Dial, 1970s
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
1963 Rolex Explorer Ref 5500-1002, Cal 1530 Automatic S/Steel Mens' Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Signed "Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer, Precision" - being vintage piece the dial of the watch can bear either "Precision" or "Super Precision", regardless of which caliber it has.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Ref 1002 Custom Candy Apple Red Dial, Mid 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Ref. 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA: 1970's DIMENSIONS: 39mm X 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Wi...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Perpetual Oyster with Custom Dial from 1969 or 1970
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Ref. 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 39mm X 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding /...
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual All Original with Service Document, Mid 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Ref. 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Mid 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm x 34mm MOVEMENT / ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Chronometer, circa 1971
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref 1002 circa 1971. Featuring 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel, acrylic crystal, and original silver satin dial with applied silver indexes and s...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Chronometer, circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref 1002 circa 1966. Featuring a 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel, acrylic crystal, and original silver satin dial with applied silver indexes and...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 1002 Stainless Steel Watch, 1960
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1002 Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied Steel Beveled Elongated Triangles and Arrow Markers with Original Rolex Sta...
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 1002 Stainless Steel Watch, 1963
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1963 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1002 Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Attached Steel Beveled Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Original Rolex Stainless Steel ...
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 1002 with Blue Dial, 1972
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1972 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 1002 Stainless Steel watch with Original Blue Dial with Applied Steel Bar/Baton Markers with Black Inlay with Original Rolex Stainless Steel ...
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 1002
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref 1002 circa 1969. Man’s 34mm diameter case with acrylic crystal and smooth bezel.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 1002 circa 1969
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref 1002 serial number 2.1 million circa 1969.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual self winding wristwatch, circa 1985
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref 1002, serial #8.8 million, circa 1985.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1986
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Circa 1986 stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref 1002 Officially Certified Chronometer.
Stainless Steel
Rolex 14K YG Oyster Perpetual ref# 1002
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
silver satin dial which has naturally patina'd to a warm and soft gold color, while leaving the center area the original silver satin. Interesting, attractive and unusual soft "bull...
14k Gold
ROLEX Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 1002
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 1002, 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel, serial 856,xxx, circa 1962.
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 1002
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch ref 1002 circa 1972. 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 1002 circa 1972
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch, Ref. 1002, serial number 3.1 million, circa 1972. 34mm diameter bezel with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch ref 1002 circa 1971
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch ref 1002 serial number 3.1 million circa 1971. 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 1002 circa 1965
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch ref 1002 serial #1.2 million circa 1965. 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal.
Stainless Steel
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Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Airking Custom Dial Wristwatch Ref 1002
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Airking Wristwatch ref 1002 serial number 2.1 million circa 1969. 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 1002, circa 1965
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14K YG Oyster Perpetual ref 1005 serial # 1.0 million circa 1965 complete with original box and large chronometer certificate. Featuring a 34m diameter case with smooth bezel ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 1002 circa 1973 Retailed by Tiffany & Co
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14K yellow gold Oyster Perpetual wristwatch Ref 1002, serial 3.5 million, circa 1973, 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel, with original Tiffany & Co silvered satin dial with ...
14k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1005 1971
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref 1005 circa 1971. Makes a wonderful gift for commemoration of 1971 birthday or anniversary.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1961
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k rose gold Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 1002, serial number 645,XXX, circa 1961. 34mm with smooth bezel, acrylic crystal and beautifully restored glossy black dial with...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Airking Wristwatch circa 1964
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 1002, serial number 1.1 million, circa 1964. 34mm case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal.
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Retailed by Tiffany with Original Documents
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual, Ref 1002, circa 1968, 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel and original silvered satin dial signed Tiffany & Co.
Rolex Oyster Air King “Super Precision” Ref 5504, circa 1959
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Featuring a 36mm diameter stainless steel case with smooth bezel, with a beautiful original gloss black, gilt dial with applied silver indexes and tapered silver, lume filled hands. ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual circa 1967 with box and papers
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K YG Oyster Perpetual ref# 1002 serial# 1.4 million circa 1967. 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal.With beautiful original champagne dial with gold appl...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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 1962. 34mm case with smooth bezel, custom colored Tomato Red dial with baton inde...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Steel Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Solvang, CA
Vintage Swiss Rolex Oyster Perpetual steel bracelet wrist watch, circa 1968-69.
Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Factory Original Silvered Dial and Gilt Markers
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 42mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 Oystersteel Green Dial
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The watch is brand new comes with full set with box and warranty card. The watch does not come with the white serial tag or the bezel protector. The stickers were removed at the time...
Steel, Stainless Steel
18 Kt Rainer Brand Triple Date Moonphase Chronograph Wrist Watch, Collectors
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Rainer Brand Triple Date Moonphase Chronograph Wrist Watch, Brand New In Box With all Warranty Papers, Rare Collectors Watch Case : 18 Kt Solid Gold, Diameter 39.5 mm Strap :...
18k Gold
3.65 Carat Elongated Cushion Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique ring, boasts an approximate 3.65 carat elongated cushion cut diamond mounted in collet style claw prongs, in a beautiful flush setting. Perfect for the heirloom seeker! ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Steel-Gold 36mm
By Rolex
Located in Berlin, BE
This watch is in excellent condition and has undergone a thorough revision and overhaul, ensuring its optimal performance. It has been meticulously polished, restoring its appearance...
Gold, Steel
Vintage Cartier Paris Manual Wind Dial 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Cartier Paris 18k gold ladies watch with a Roman numeral dial and the classic Cartier style blue sword-shaped hour markers. Manual wind movement with a screw-down crown and s...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise Mid Size Unisex Steel Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Cartier Tank Francaise, Reference 2465 Mid Size Wrist Watch, 25 x 20 M.M. Stainless Steel Water Resistant Case. Quartz Movement, Silvered White Dial with Black Roman Numer...
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
Cartier Tank Solo Mid Size Stainless Steel Ref 3170 Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2020 Cartier Tank Solo Reference 3170, Wrist Watch, 30 x 24 M.M. 2 piece Stainless Steel water resistant case, Sapphire set crown, Quartz movement, Silver Satin dial with Black...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 18kt Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Mens Rolex- Datejust Date: 1972 36 mm Preowned Reference: 1600 18kt yellow and stainless steel
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Patek Philippe Hour Glass 2468 Silver Dial Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This 22 mm vintage Patek Philippe Hour Glass in yellow gold is in fine condition. Features a silvered dial with a small seconds display at 6 o'clock. A brand new generic brown leathe...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 from 1978
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 Gender: Mens Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatches Reference: 18038 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Casual M...
18k Gold
Rolex 69178 Ladies President Datejust Diamond String Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69178 Serial: E312*** Year: 1990 Model: Ladies President Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: F...
Vintage Rolex Day Date 36MM 18038 Walnut Birch Wood Dial Bark 18K Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Men Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Diameter: 36.00 mm Weight: 123.56 grams ROLEX Gent's 18K yellow gold, ROLEX Swiss-made wristwatch. Engraved with "18K" an...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual with Original Patinated Dial from 1951
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6285 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1951 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 4mm X Diamet...
$75,270
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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18k Gold Stick White Dial Automatic Watch 116508
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. 2022 Card. Comes with an original box and paper. * Free Shipping within the USA * Three-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can veri...
18k Gold
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.
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.