Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air King Ref 1003 Custom Blue Dial, Early 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 1003
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1003 34mm 14k Gold SS Automatic 1960s RA435B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster Perpetual, Ref.1003 COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE : Switzerland YEAR OF
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1003 34mm 14k Gold SS Automatic 1960s NA129
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: Rolex MODEL : Oyster Perpetual, Ref.1003 COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE : Switzerland YEAR OF MANUFACTURE : c
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1003 34mm 14k Gold SS Automatic 1960s RA435S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's 14k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Precision ref.1003 automatic, c
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1003 34mm 14k Gold SS Automatic 1960s NA129S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage icon, Men's 14k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Precision ref.1003 automatic, c.1966
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1003 34mm 14k Gold SS Automatic 1960s NA129B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster Perpetual, Ref.1003
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1003 34mm 14k Gold SS Automatic 1960s RA435
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster Perpetual, Ref.1003 COUNTRY OF
14k Gold, 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
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Orange Dial, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King/ Ref. 1003 METAL
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Orange Dial, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King/ Ref. 1003 METAL
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold "25 Years Service Coca-Cola" Wristwatch Ref 1003 circa 1973
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex 18k yellow gold Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 1003, silvered dial, "25 Years Service Coca
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 1003 circa 1963
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 1003. This watch has an original silvered
Stainless Steel
Rolex yellow gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 1003, circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic Rolex Oyster Perpetual wristwatch in 14 karat yellow gold, reference 1003. This beautiful
14k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 1003 circa 1962
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch, Ref. 1003, serial number 839,XXX, circa 1962
Stainless Steel
Rolex Man's 18K Pink Gold Oyster Perpetual ref# 1003 circa 1962
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Man's 18K Pink Gold Oyster Perpetual ref # 1003 34mm diameter case with sloped engine turned
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Charcoal Dial 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Date / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter ...
Stainless Steel
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
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Original Charcoal Dial, 1960'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: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diam...
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual With Custom Sage Green Dial circa, 1980'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: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diam...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel and 14Kt. Solid Gold Oyster Perpetual with Original Dial Mid 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 7008 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and 14Kt. Gold CIRCA / YEAR: Mid 1960's DIMENSIONS / SI...
Gold, Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Original Brushed Dial & Solid Link Bracelet 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Mid-1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diame...
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Diamond Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
$6,800
H 1.34 in W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in
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. This Rolex with a production year of 1971 based on serial # (2688482) features a 34mm stainless...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Factory Original Charcoal Dial 1970
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 42mm X...
Omega Speedmaster Steel Black Panda Dial Automatic Mens Watch 3210.51.00
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Omega Speedmaster 40mm Stainless Steel Chronograph Automatic Mens Watch 3210.51.00. This Beautiful Timepiece is Powered by Mechanical (Automatic) Movement And Features: Rou...
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Factory Original Rare Charcoal Dial, 1972
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / Caliber 1570 DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Cha...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Dial circa Late 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Late 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...
Stainless Steel Air-King Rolex Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A true vintage classic, this 1967 Rolex Air-King Ref. 5500 offers understated sophistication with a storied pedigree. Featuring a 34mm stainless steel case and powered by a reliable ...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Blue Dial Watch, 1960-70s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex oysterdate precision reference number 6694 manual wind with a blue sunburst dial from the late 60s, early 70s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measur...
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual with Machined Bezel Rare Charcoal Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1003 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Dia...
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Rare Original Black Dial 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 16030 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...
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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