Vintage Rolex Oyster Royal Quadrant Dial 6246
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage 32mm Rolex Oyster Royal crafted in stainless steel. Featuring a stunning quadrant dial
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Watch. ROLEX Oyster Royal 2280 SS 30mm 1930s
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rolex Oyster Royal 2280 Stainless Steel Case. Manual Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1939
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Watch. ROLEX Oyster Royal 3121 SS and 9k Bezel. 29mm
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rolex Oyster Royal 3121 9k Yellow Gold Bezel and Stainless Steel Case. Manual Windup Movement
9k Gold, Stainless Steel
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 6426 34mm Mens 1950s Manual Wind All Original RA682
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Royal Precision Ref.6426 manual hand-wind, c.1976, all
Rolex Steel Oyster Royal with Custom Made Navy Blue Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Royal / Reference 6426 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 6426 34mm Mens 1970s Manual Wind RA682B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster Royal, Ref.6426 COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE : Switzerland YEAR OF
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster with Custom Made Navy Blue Dial and Baguette Diamond Markers
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Royal / Reference 6426 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Precision 6426 14k Gold SS 34mm Mens 1960s Manual Wind RA745
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster Royal, Ref.6426 COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE : Switzerland
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Royal 4444 Silver Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Royal 4444 Mens Watch. 31mm stainless steel case. Stainless steel smooth bezel. Silver
Rolex Oyster Royal Manual Winding Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage mens Rolex Oyster Royal manual winding wristwatch, Circa 1940's Gender: Mens Vintage Model
Rolex Oyster Royal Manual Winding Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage mens Rolex Oyster Royal manual winding wristwatch, Circa.1940's Gender: Mens Vintage Model
Rolex Oyster Royal Precision Model 6426 34mm Watch Circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Providence, RI
This is a vintage Rolex Oyster Royal Precision wristwatch, dating to the 1950s. It features a
Rolex Oyster Royal Precision Vintage Steel 6426
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage 34mm Oyster Royal Precision watch by Rolex crafted in stainless steel. Featuring a
Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Royal Precision Reference 6426, Excellent Condition
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
. We have fitted a quality leather strap and tang buckle. We date our Rolex 6426 to 1961 as it bears a
Stainless Steel
9ct Yellow Gold Oyster "Rolex Royal" by Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
9ct Yellow Gold Oyster Royal by Rolex - Extremely rare 9ct Yellow Gold & "Bowtie" Dial, Manual wind
9k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royal Wristwatch circa Early 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Early 1960s manual-wind stainless steel Rolex Oyster "Royal" with an early sport bezel and handsome
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royal manual Wristwatch Ref 6144, 1951
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Rolex Oyster Royal, Ref:6144, Serial No.809892 1951 Jewelled manual wind movement, silvered
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royal Wristwatch circa 1959
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf was born in the UK. This unusual Rolex Oyster Royal is likely a
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royal manual wind wristwatch Ref 6444, circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
With manual wind movement, black dial gilt baton numerals and Rolex crown on a black leather strap
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Royal Wristwatch circa 1945
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
nice watch a vintage Rolex stainless steel Oyster Royal wristwatch, circa 1945. This example is
Stainless Steel
Tudor Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royal manual wristwatch Ref 7934, circa 1965
By Tudor
Located in Firenze, IT
‘accents’ above the numerals. The robust and classic stainless steel Rolex Oyster case has a smooth
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Oyster Royal Precision ref 6426 18K Gold Electroplated c1961 Mens' Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This fine & rare vintage Rolex Oyster Royal wristwatch, dating back to circa 1961, featuring
Stainless Steel
1947 Rolex Oyster Royal 4444 Stainless Steel Men's Watch Hand-Winding
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1947 Rolex Oyster Royal Men's Watch Model: 4444 Serial: 591784 This authentic Rolex watch is
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Royal 6444 Stainless Steel Midsize Very Rare
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6444 Serial: 205*** Model: Oyster Royal Case Material: Stainless Steel Band
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Royal 6444 Stainless Steel Midsize Very Rare
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6444 Serial: 205*** Model: Oyster Royal Case Material
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Royal Precision 6422 Stainless Steel Watch Original Polish
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
VINTAGE- ORIGINAL POLISH / ORIGINAL DIAL Style Number: 6422 Serial: 333*** Model: Oyster Royal
Stainless Steel
1961 Tudor (Rolex) Oyster Royal Vintage Mens Ref. 7934 Watch - Stainless Steel
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1961 TUDOR (Rolex) OYSTER ROYAL Vintage Mens Ref. 7934 Watch - Stainless Steel Rolex Case, Bracelet
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Vintage Oyster Royal Manual Wristwatch Ref 6444
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Oyster Royal Stainless Steel Ref 6444 - Manual. Stainless steel ( 31 mm). White dial
Rolex Men's 6426 Oyster Royal Precision Hand-Wind, circa 1963 Swiss MA147BLK
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, men's Rolex Oyster Royal ref.6426 manual-wind dress watch, c.1963. Verified
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royal Shock Resisting Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel Oyster Royal Shock Resisting Vintage Gents Wristwatch, silver dial with applied
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Royal with Custom Made Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Royal / Reference 6426 METAL
Stainless Steel
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[WTS] Rolex Oyster Precision Royal Ref.6426 Intact Rare Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rolex Model: Oyster Precision Royal Reference Number: .6426 Country Of Manufacture
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Royal Stainless Steel Watch, 1961
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1961 Vintage Rolex Oyster Royal Reference 6426. Stainless Steel watch case. 32mm wide. Original
Rolex Oyster Royal Stainless Steel 6426 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Reference: COM1889 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Oyster Royal Model Reference: 6426 Age: Circa 1960's
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Royal Precision Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royal Precision Stainless Steel Watch Silver Dial with Dagger Markers
Stainless Steel
1952 Rolex Precision Model 6044 “Royal” Oyster
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
have to unscrew a crown if the watch needs winding. The Oyster Royal is not your typical Rolex. The
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royal Wristwatch Ref 4377
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royal Wristwatch ref 4377 serial 303,xxx circa 1957. 35mm diameter
Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Calatrava Gold Men's Watch - 3520
By Patek Philippe
Located in istanbul, TR
Brand : Patek Philippe Collection : Calatrava Model : Calatrava Clous De Paris Reference : Patek Philippe - 3520 Category : Wrist Watch Period : 1990's Movement : manuel wind Case ma...
18k Gold
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Dark Blue Sunburst 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
Baume & Mercier Shogun Steel Quartz Watch Ref.5136.018.3
By Baume & Mercier
Located in New York, NY
A bold and distinctive men’s wristwatch from Baume & Mercier, this Riviera “Shogun” ref. 5136.018.3 is a striking example of the brand’s late-20th-century sports-luxury design la...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Cartier Mid Size Wrist Watch, 30 M.M. X 6 M.M thick 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Cartier Inc. 17 jewel mechanical, Manual wind movement. Silver Satin Dial with raised Gol...
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
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Rolex Rare Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual from 1952 Oversized Bubble Back Movement
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6334 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 / 54 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm...
Cartier Santos 18k Yellow Gold And Stainless "Spider" Burgundy Dial Ref 0902
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
A rare and unique find, this Cartier Santos features the eye-catching "spider" burgundy dial paired with a matching burgundy cabochon crown. A true statement piece, this watch combin...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Hermès Horseshoe Birkin 25 cm Sellier Biscuit Craie Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Birkin Bag "Sellier Version" Made in France Stamp K Made of epsom leather and permabrass hardware (yellow gold tone but less bright) Colorway: Ouside i...
$7,750
H 0.19 in W 1.26 in
Ultra-Thin Classic Gold Audemars-Piguet Mens Watch with Brown Crocodile Strap
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This handsome, vintage 18K yellow gold Audemars-Piguet wristwatch is positively elegant. Crafted during the mid-20th Century, this iteration is among the very thinnest produced durin...
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Factory Original Black Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Engine Turned Bezel 1957
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6565 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1957 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diamet...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Dial, Bezel and Hand Made Vuitton Strap 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36m...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Louis W1529756 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Tank Louis W1529756 / 2441 Mens Watch. 25.5mm 18K yellow gold case. Off-White dial with blue hands and black Roman numeral hour markers. Minute markers on the inner dial. Bro...
Rolex Steel Sea-Dweller w/ Oyster Bracelet Ref. 16600
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 16600 Year: 1991’s Serial number: N4XXXXX Reference: C04779 Case: Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back stamped 16600 Dial...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Vendôme Ref. 8192 - 32mm, Quartz
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
The Cartier Santos Vendôme Ref. 8192 is a refined and classic timepiece with a 32mm case. It features an elegant Roman numeral dial that embodies Cartier's signature style. Powered b...
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.