1968 Rolex Oysterdate 6694 Stainless Steel Black Dial Manual 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
An Unexpected Pop Of Gold The Rolex Oysterdate 6694 is one of the pillars of vintage collecting.
Stainless Steel
1974 Rolex Oysterdate 6694 Stainless Steel Champagne Dial Manual 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Essential Rolex Experience The Oysterdate 6694 is a direct link to the foundation of Rolex.
Stainless Steel
1961 Rolex Oysterdate 6694 Gold Plated Silver Sunburst Dial Manual 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Entry To The Oyster Case The reference 6694 is a cornerstone of the vintage Rolex world, representing the classic manual-wind Oysterdate.
Gold Plate
Rolex 6694 Oysterdate Precision Blue Sunburst Dial 34mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1964 Rolex Oysterdate Precision reference 6694 manual-wind stainless steel watch featuring a stunning sunburst blue dial with applied silver baton hour markers, date window a...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Rare Two Tone Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Rolex Model: Oysterdate Precision Reference Number: 6694 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Manual winding Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 W Rolex Rivet Oyster Elastic Bracelet ( 6635)
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Rolex Model: Oysterdate Precision Reference Number: 6694 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Manual winding Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case ...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Champagne Brown Dial 34mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision reference 6694 in stainless steel featuring champagne-brown sunburst dial with applied silver baton indices, date window at 3 o'clock, smooth polis...
Silver
Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Roulette Date (Two Colour Date Display)
By Rolex
Located in istanbul, TR
Condition Good Seller Notes “for vintage condition excellent” Bezel Color Silver Movement Mechanical (Manual) Closure Fliplock Clasp Number of Jewels 17 Jewels Dial Pattern Sunburst...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Steel Silver Dial Manual 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Foundational Manual-Wind Oyster The Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 holds a unique place in the brand's history as one of the last manually wound Oyster models.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Steel Silver Dial Manual Wind Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
No original box and papers. 1 year seller warranty. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 6694 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Casual M...
Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm 1960s Mens Vintage Manual Wind RA774
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref. 6694 manual wind, c.1969, all original, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm 1960s Mens Vintage Manual Wind RA774B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref. 6694 manual wind, c.1969, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
$5,032Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm 1960s Mens Vintage Manual Wind RA670C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Rolex ref.6694 Mens Oysterdate Precision manual wind, c.1967, unrestored, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
$4,464Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Mens Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA575B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Rolex Men's Oysterdate Precision 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1962, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
$4,784Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Mens Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA575
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Rolex all-stainless steel Men's Oysterdate Precision 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1962, all original, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 1960s 34mm Mens Vintage Manual Wind RA670
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref. 6694 manual wind, c.1967, unrestored, all original, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
$5,040Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 1960s 34mm Mens Vintage Manual Wind RA670B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref. 6694 manual wind, c.1967, unrestored, in excellent working condition.
Stainless 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.
Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision 34mm Manual Wind Steel Oyster Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision reference 6694 manual-wind watch in a 34mm stainless steel case featuring a silver-tone dial with applied baton hour markers, date window at 3 o'cl...
Stainless Steel
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Rolex OysterDate Precision 6694 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex OysterDate Precision 6694 Vintage Men's Watch. 34mm stainless steel case with a smooth bezel.
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Rolex OysterDate Precision 6694 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex OysterDate Precision 6694 Vintage Men's Watch. 34mm stainless steel case with a smooth bezel.
Rolex OysterDate Precision 6694 Vintage Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Vintage Men's Watch. 34 mm stainless steel case with a smooth bezel.
Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Men's Stainless Steel Watch Brown Tropical Dial
By Rolex
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Model: Precision (17-Jewel Hand-Winding Movement) Model #6694 Serial #8270XX Year: 1953 Movement #1215 Movement Serial #372XX Stainless Steel Case w/ Smooth Bezel 33 mm in Diameter (...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Stainless Steel Watch with Black Dial, 1972
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1972 Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Ref. 6694 Stainless Steel watch with Original Black Dial with Applied Gold Color Stick/Bar/Baton Markers.
Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This Rolex OysterDate 6694 is made in stainless steel.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Date Reference 6694
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Rolex Oysterdate reference 6694 is from 1978 and remains a timeless classic suitable for both men and women.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oysterdate 34 6694
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5019 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Oysterdate Model Ref: 6694 Age: Gender: Unisex Complete With: Xupes Presenation Pouch Dial: Champagne Baton Glass: Plexiglass Movement: Automat...
Rolex OysterDate Precision 6694 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex OysterDate Precision 6694 Vintage Men's Watch. 34mm stainless steel case with a smooth bezel.
Men's Rolex Oysterdate Silver Dial Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Men's Rolex Oysterdate Silver Dial Watch 6694 - Automatic winding.
Rolex Ref. 6694 Oysterdate Precision Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE Rolex, Oysterdate, Precision, case No. 5647106, Ref. 6694.
Stainless Steel
Rolex 1960s Oysterdate Precision 6694 Steel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1966 Rolex Oysterdate Precision Reference 6694 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M.
Steel
Rolex Vintage "Mickey Mouse" Oysterdate Precision Steel 6694
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage oysterdate precision wristwatch by Rolex. Crafted from stainless steel, this timepiece features a green dial with applied hour markers, a date aperture and an image depicti...
Steel
Rolex OysterDate Men's Vintage Stainless Steel Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual winding. Stainless steel case with smooth bezel (34mm diameter). Silver/white dial with stick markers and nice, vintage, patina. Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Pre-own...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Blue Sunburst Dial 5.7m Serial 1978
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 1914 Brand Rolex Model Oysterdate Precision Reference 6694 Year 1978 Dial Blue Sunburst Dial Case Steel Bracelet Steel Diameter 34.5mm x 42mm Length Leather Strap Movement Manual...
1969 Rolex OysterDate Stainless Steel Special UAE Military Model 6694
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Oysterdate perfectly encapsulates and exemplifies what comes to mind when people think of a Rolex; durability and — as the dial itself even states — precision.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Stainless Steel Date Automatic Men's Watch Ref. 6694
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A timeless classic from Rolex, this vintage Oysterdate Precision reference 6694 embodies understated elegance and enduring craftsmanship.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Bracelet Manual Wristwatch, Circa 1961 Ref 6694
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE ROLEX - a gentleman's Oysterdate bracelet watch.
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Steel Silver Dial Manual Wind Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned Rolex Oysterdate Precision 34mm Steel Silver Dial Manual Wind Men's Watch 6694.
Mens Rolex Ref 6694 Oysterdate Precision Manual Wind 1970s Vintage RA289Y
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision hand-wind dress watch, c.1972, in like new condition.
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1970s Vintage RA502
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1970, in excellent working condition, with Rolex Service Card.
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1970s Vintage RA504
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1977, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA450
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref.6694, hand-wind dress watch, c.1964, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1960s Swiss RA450B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Men's Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision, hand-wind dress watch, c.1964, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1970s Vintage RA413B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref.6694, hand-wind dress watch, c.1972, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1970s Vintage RA413
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic icon, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref.6694, hand-wind dress watch, c.1972, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1960s Swiss RA447
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic vintage classic, all-stainless steel Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref.6694, hand-wind dress watch, c.1967, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA450S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's iconic Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref.6694, hand-wind dress watch, c.1964, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1970s Vintage RA413S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref.6694, hand-wind dress watch, c.1972, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1950s Vintage RA425
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's timeless Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 manual wind, c.1957, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 34mm Maneki Neko Custom Dial 1970s RA415S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic vintage classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1978, with custom Japanese Maneki-neko dial, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Hand Wind 1950s Vintage RA425B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's timeless Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 hand wind, c.1957,in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Ref 6694 Oysterdate Precision Manual Wind 1970s Swiss Vintage RA289
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision hand-wind dress watch, c.1972, all original, virtually unworn condition.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Precision OysterDate Red Dial 34MM Watch Face
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Stainless Steel 34MM Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Automatic- Red Dial (Vintage 1969).
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate Black Dial Watch, circa 1969
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: 39mm X 34mm CIRCA: 1969 / 1970 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual W...
Rolex Steel Oysterdate Black Dial Watch, circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: 39mm X 34mm CIRCA: 1976 / 1977 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual W...
1956 Rolex Oysterdate Vintage Mens Midsize Unisex Ref. 6466 Watch - SS
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
One of the desirable vintage Rolex watches right now is the Oysterdate Precision due to the fact that its understated and classic design contrast the busier look of some of the moder...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Custom Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1977 Rolex, Reference 6694 Oysterdate Precision Wrist Watch. 34 MM stainless steel oyster, Water proof Case. 17 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind Caliber 1225 Movement.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rolex Model: Oysterdate Precision Reference Number : 6694 Features : Screw down Crown - Champagne Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Manual winding Case...
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RJC113
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's all-stainless steel Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 manual wind, c.1969.
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Precision Mechanical Wind Wristwatch Ref 6694
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref COM814 Model Number 6694 Serial Number 359**** Condition 9 - Excellent condition Gender Unisex Age 1972 Case Diameter 34 mm Case Size 34mm Box & Papers Box Only Move...
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 1960s Manual Wind Vintage RJC195G
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref.6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1968.
Mens Rolex 6694 Oysterdate Precision Manual Wind 1960s Vintage Classic RJC198T
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref.6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1967.
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 Manual Wind 1960s Swiss RJC197B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision hand-wind dress watch, c.1964.
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 Hand Wind 1970s Vintage RA287
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision hand-wind dress watch, c.1973, all original.
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Gold-Capped Hand-Wind 1950s RJC169G
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex "Golden Egg" Oysterdate Precision gold-capped ref.6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1950s.
Gold-filled
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 Hand-Wind 1960s Vintage RA157BRN
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision hand-wind dress watch, c.1962.
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 Hand-Wind 1980s Swiss RA188
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision hand-wind dress watch, c.1983, all original.
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 Manual wind 1960s Vintage RA288B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision manual wind dress watch, c.1967, in like new condition.
Rolex Men's Oysterdate Precision 6694 Hand-Wind, circa 1980 Swiss Vintage LV677
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 hand-wound, c.1980.
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Mens Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA562B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1968, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 1970s 34mm Manual Wind Vintage RA504
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1977, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA503B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage icon, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1969, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1970s Vintage RA502B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1970, in excellent working condition, with Rolex Service Card.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Mens Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA544
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1966, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Maneki Neko Dial 1970s RA415R
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1978, custom Maneki-neko dial, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1970s Vintage RA414S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref 6694 hand-wind dress watch, c.1972, in excellent working condition.
Stainless 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
PERSONALLY OWNED & WORN BY DON MCLEAN with TWO COAs - Phobos Germany Watch
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Rolex Stainless Steel Perpetual Datejust with Custom Finished Green 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 43...
White 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.
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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.