Rolex OP 1500 Lavender Dial Watch in Steel case, 1960-70
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
functional. Measurements include a 34mm oyster case and 20mm lug width. It's on a Rolex Oyster Rivet bracelet
Silver
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Original Riveted Bracelet Machined Bezel 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1007 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rivet Oyster Bracelet, 19mm Lug Width Watch in Stainless Steel, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex rivet Oyster bracelet from the 1970s with 19mm lug width. Constructed in
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Rivet Oyster Bracelet, 19mm Lug Width Watch in Stainless Steel, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex rivet Oyster bracelet from 1970 with 19mm lug width. Constructed in
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Rivet Oyster Bracelet, 19mm Lug Width Watch in Stainless Steel, 1966
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex rivet Oyster bracelet from 1966 with 19mm lug width. Constructed in
Stainless Steel, Steel
1962 Rolex Explorer Ref. 5501 Vintage Mens Watch - Stainless Steel & 14K Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
couldn't do justice to its details. Its period correct Rolex Oyster "rivet" bracelet is just short of
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Engine Turned Bezel 1957
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
rating on it as well. This watch is still fitted with its original Rolex Riveted Oyster Bracelet. This
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 35mm 1960s Mens Automatic All Original RA603
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's all original stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1500 Date automatic, c
Stainless Steel
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6634 34mm Gold Capped Mens 1950s Automatic Original RA673
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
running condition. On original gold-capped riveted Rolex Oyster bracelet, measures 20cm with the watch, in
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.38 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 35mm Mens Automatic 1970s All Original RA602
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
condition. On original Rolex stainless steel Oyster riveted bracelet, measures 19.5cm with the watch, in
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Stainless Steel Oyster Chronograph Pre-Daytona Ref 6234 circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, NY
and a stainless steel riveted Rolex Oyster bracelet. Case, dial and movement signed. Diameter
Rolex Oyster Date with Original Riveted Bracelet from 1970
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original 19mm Riveted Oyster Bracelet / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the
1973 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 1500 Vintage Mens Blue Dial Watch - SS
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
It has original parts down to its Rolex Oyster "rivet" bracelet date and has just finished a true
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Thunderbird Bezel Original Riveted Bracelet and Papers
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Ref. 1007 METAL
1962 Rolex Explorer Ref. 5501 Vintage Mens Watch - Stainless Steel & 14K Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
justice to its details. Its period correct Rolex Oyster "rivet" bracelet is just short of mint with only
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
original riveted Rolex Oyster bracelet. Collectors know this is a nearly impossible bracelet to find… and
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Datejust Wristwatch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
original riveted Rolex Oyster bracelet. Collectors know this is a nearly impossible bracelet to find… and
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1971
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Rivet Oyster bracelet, case, dial and movement signed 35 mm. diam.
Stainless Steel, Steel
Tudor Montecarlo Carlo 7149/0 Watch and Papers 1977
By Tudor
Located in London, GB
to a Rolex Oyster bracelet with rivetted links and a folding Tudor clasp.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Original Riveted Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
watch still has its original Rolex Riveted Oyster bracelet. Additionally, this watch comes with its
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Automatic 1960s Vintage Swiss RJC136
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
running condition. On original stainless steel Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet, measures 20.5cm with the
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 Hand-Wind 1980s Swiss RA188
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. On original stainless steel Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet, measures 19cm with the watch, in very good
1961 Tudor (Rolex) Oyster Royal Vintage Mens Ref. 7934 Watch - Stainless Steel
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
: Original Rolex Oyster "rivet" bracelet, stainless steel, ref. 357 end links, sized to a fit a wrist up to
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Date Precision Vintage Steel Mechanical Custom Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
date window. Riveted Rolex tapered Oyster bracelet that is adjustable to be made smaller if needed
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual 67197 Watch - 18K Gold, MOP & Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
watch encased in 18K gold with original Rolex "Oyster" bracelet. It is a modern style Rolex Oyster
18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1501 Automatic 1960s Vintage RA187
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
running condition. On original Rolex stainless steel Oyster riveted bracelet, measures 20cm with the watch
1968 Rolex Vintage Ladies Date Datejust Watch - Stainless Steel, 18K White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
to the naked eye. The color is a beautiful shade of wine. Its original "rivet" style Rolex Oyster
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6532 c. 1950's
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
original Rolex stretch rivet oyster bracelet. This is a great 1950's automatic Rolex.
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Chronometer Yellow Gold Ref 6567
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
applied markers, caliber 1030 automatic movement, and is on a Rolex riveted oyster extendable bracelet. It
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5513 circa 1964
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
wear. This 5513 comes on the original Rolex rivet Oyster bracelet.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold GMT-Master Wristwatch Ref 1675 circa 1978
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex 18k yellow gold GMT-Master wristwatch, Ref. 1675, in beautiful condition on a Rolex rivet
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
ROLEX Stainless Steel Submariner James Bond Wristwatch Ref 6536 circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
original early bezel insert. Comes on an original Rolex rivet oyster bracelet.
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner James Bond Wristwatch Ref 5508 circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
dial with very pleasing luminescent markers, has a beautiful faded grey bezel Comes on a Rolex rivet
Stainless Steel
Rolex 18k Rose Gold Day-Date Rose Gold Ref 1802 Wristwatch, circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex rivet oyster bracelet with folding clasp.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1500, circa 1961
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
date aperture Dimensions: 34mm Watch Movement: Automatic Bracelet/Strap: Stainless Steel Rolex Oyster
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6564
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a beautiful Classic Automatic Rolex Oyster Perpetual from 1957 with a Rolex rivet oyster
Stainless Steel
ROLEX, SANS TRITIUM, Stainless Steel Chrono Wristwatch, REF. 6238
By Rolex
Located in New York City, NY
, registers, tachometer and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet. Accompanied by a spare steel
Rolex SS Submariner James Bond "Big Crown" No Crown Guards Model
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
seconds. Fitted with Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet Note: A special serial # US304xx was engraved inside
Sold
H 1.58 in W 1.34 in
Tudor Oyster Prince Automatic Small Rose 7965 Original Rolex Rivet Oyster Strap
By Tudor
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
. MODEL : Oyster Prince Reference : 7965 MATERIAL : Case : Original Rolex Stainless Steel case Crown
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Gold Midsize Oyster Perpetual c1970s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
hands. With 14K YG signed Rolex riveted link Oyster bracelet with deployment clasp. Stk# 39370
14k Gold
Rolex 18K YG Oyster Perpetual Date ref #15008
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
indexes and baton hands. With Rolex 18K YG riveted link Oyster bracelet. Great looking contemporary all
18k Gold
ROLEX Steel Oyster Perpetual Date ref. 1500 "Peppermint" Dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. With Rolex SS riveted link Oyster bracelet with deployment clasp. Classic man's model, customized with
Stainless Steel
Rolex Gold Oyster Perpetual Date ref.6548 circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
dauphine hands. With signed Rolex 18K YG riveted link Oyster bracelet with deployment clasp. Great looking
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Midsize Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
hands. Self-winding movement with sweep seconds. With 18k yellow gold Rolex signed riveted link Oyster
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date "Emerald Green" Dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
winding calibre 1570 movement Rolex SS light Oyster riveted bracelet. Beautiful, translucent color . Fun
Rolex Gold Oyster Perpetual Date ref # 1500 circa 1986
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. Self winding calibre 1570 movement with sweep seconds and date. With Rolex 14K YG riveted link Oyster
14k Gold
Rolex Gold Oyster Perpetual Date "LINZ" Dial c. 1960s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
gold baton hands. Serial # 1.0 miilion circa 1964. With 14K YG Rolex signed riveted link Oyster
18k Gold
ROLEX Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1500
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14k yellow gold Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch, Ref. 1500, circa 1965. 34mm diameter case
14k Gold
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1990s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. Automatic movement with sweep seconds. With Rolex 18k yellow gold Oyster riveted link bracelet with
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Tropical Dial Airking Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
seconds. With accompanying period Rolex stainless steel riveted link Oyster bracelet with deployment clasp
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Airking Wristwatch circa 1964
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
seconds. With period Rolex stainless steel riveted link Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1501
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel riveted Oyster link bracelet with deployment clasp. Like all our watches, this
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1500
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
stainless steel Oyster riveted link bracelet with deployment clasp. This classic vintage Rolex model is
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Midsize Oyster Perpetual "Summer Peach" Dial c.1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
movement with sweep seconds. WIth Rolex SS riveted link Oyster bracelet. Stk# 39266
Stainless Steel
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual ref. 6562 c. 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
champagne dial and applied gold marquise shaped indexes. Rolex 18K YG riveted link Oyster bracelet with
18k Gold
Rolex Go;d Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1503 circa 1969
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14K YG Oyster Perpetual Date ref 1503 serial # 2.2 million circa 1969. 34mm diameter case
18k Gold
Rolex 18K midsize Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref# 68278 c.1991
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K midsize Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref # 68278 serial # N4 circa 1991. 31mm diameter case
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Automatic Wristwatch Ref 14208 1997
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
link Rolex Oyster bracelet with deployment clasp. Exceptionally clean model showing very little use. A
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 14238 circa 1991
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
riveted Oyster link bracelet with deployment clasp. Comes with Rolex service papers Japan. Like all our
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic Wristwatch circa 1979
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
riveted link Rolex Oyster bracelet with deployment clasp. This is a popular man’s size model in
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 1500 circa 1978
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
gold riveted link Rolex Oyster bracelet with deployment clasp. Great looking man's model. Stk# 42593
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Green Dial Wristwatch circa 1990
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18K YG riveted link Oyster bracelet with deployment clasp. Super clean example just serviced and
18k Gold
Lady Rolex ladies Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual self winding wristwatch, c1990
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
seconds. With Rolex 18K YG riveted link Oyster bracelet with deployment clasp. Very sharp condition
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lady Rolex 18 Karat Gold Oyster Perpetual Self Winding Wristwatch, circa 1979
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
sweep seconds. With Rolex 18K YG riveted link Oyster bracelet with deployment clasp. An especially sharp
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX Gold Datejust Midsize c1979
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
winding movement with sweep seconds and date. With 14K YG Rolex signed riveted link Oyster bracelet with
18k Gold
ROLEX Gold Datejust Midsize circa 1977
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
baton hands. Self winding movement with sweep seconds and date. With 14K YG Rolex signed riveted link
14k Gold
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Daytona ref# 6265
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
printing. Valjoux calibre 727 17 jewel manual wind movement. With Rolex 18K YG riveted link Oyster
18k Gold
$4,500
H 1.38 in W 1.66 in
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Original Dial with Gilt Markers 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 / 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Diame...
Stainless Steel
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
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Original Oyster Bracelet & Rare Black Dial, 1979
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 1200 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1979 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 35m...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom M.O.P. Diamond Dial, circa 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 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x D...
Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Blue "Vignette" 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 43mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Classic Air King from 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 35m...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Two-Tone Datejust with Factory Original, Dial, Box and Papers circa 2000's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Two-tone CIRCA / YEAR: 2000's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEM...
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Blue "Vignette" 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 43mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Must de Cartier 590005 Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT Quartz Tank.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). ref.590005 Comes with a new GUCCI leather band Rare Gray and White Dial with Quartz m...
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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...
Rolex Steel Air King with Original Midnight Blue Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Blued Dial 1970'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 / 70's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length...
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 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare Original Black Dial from 1995
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 15200 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1995 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm ...
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Made Blue Dial, circa 1960'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: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm x 34mm MOVEME...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Thunderbird Bezel Custom Blue Dial, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1007 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm ...
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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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.
These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.