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 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
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
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
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. While the self-w...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Steel Silver Dial Manual Wind Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned fair condition. No original box and papers. 1 year seller warranty. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 6694 Country/Region of Manufacture: Swi...
Steel
$5,360Sale Price|20% Off
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
$4,960Sale Price|20% Off
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
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. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, untouched...
Stainless Steel
$4,464Sale Price|20% Off
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
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
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. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gor...
Stainless Steel
$5,040Sale Price|20% Off
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. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, untou...
Stainless Steel
$4,784Sale Price|20% Off
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. Verified authentic by a master ...
Stainless Steel
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 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 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. Made in 1960 circa. Fine, water-resistant, center seconds, stainless steel wris...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Precision Manual winding Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Stainless Steel Watch - Manual winding. Stainless steel case with smooth bezel (30mm diameter). Silvered dial with stick markers. Stainless steel Oyster b...
Stainless 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 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. Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster Case, 17 Jewel Caliber 1225 Manual wind movement, Original Black dial with r...
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Precision Wristwatch Ref 6466
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic movement with date, acrylic crystal. Stainless steel case with smooth bezel, 30mm diameter. Silvered dial with baton markers. Stainless steel Oyster bracelet. Circa 1960s, ...
Stainless Steel
1966 Rolex Oysterdate Precision Watch 6466 30mm Stainless #24507
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1966 Rolex Oysterdate Precision Watch Model: 6466 Serial: 1501972 This vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision watch is set in stainless steel Stainless steel band has very little stre...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Precision 1964 Riveted Bracelet NOS Mint Unworn
By Rolex
Located in Dearborn, MI
Rolex Oysterdate Precision 1964 Riveted Bracelet NOS Mint Unworn Genuine Oysterdate Precision Rolex Wrist Watch Rolex Precision 6694 Serial Number 1028567 Stainless Steel Rivet...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Precision Black Dial Manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / 6694Wristwatch METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: 39mm X 34mm CIRCA: 1964/65 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Ma...
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.
Midsize Rolex OysterDate Precision 6466 30mm Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA417
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Midsize Rolex ref.6466 Oysterdate Precision manual wind dress watch, c.1962, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Role...
Midsize Rolex OysterDate Precision 6466 30mm Manual Wind 1960s Swiss RA417B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charming classic, Midsize Rolex ref.6466 Oysterdate Precision manual wind dress watch, c.1962, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rol...
Stainless Steel
Midsize Rolex OysterDate Precision 6466 30mm 1960s Manual Wind Swiss RA417B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charming classic, Midsize Rolex ref.6466 Oysterdate Precision manual wind dress watch, c.1962, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rol...
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. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex si...
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. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex sign...
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. Verified authentic by a master w...
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. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex 6466 Oysterdate Vintage Plated Shell Precision Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Rolex 6466 Oysterdate Vintage Plated Shell Precision Watch is a vintage masterpiece that stands as a testament to the enduring excellence of Rolex craftsmanship. This timepiece, ...
1960s Rolex Oysterdate Precision Automatic Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet watch in stainless steel signed Rolex Oysterdate Precision. Date at 3 o'clock. Glass with cycloloupe. Automatic mechanical movement. Original bracelet with double folding cl...
Steel, Stainless Steel
1960s Rolex OysterDate Precision Pink Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
1960s Rolex Oysterdate Precision Pink Stainless Steel Watch, Manual Wind, Fold-Over Push-Button Deployant, 12-Hour Dial, rare Arabic signature at the back Dial Size: 34mm Conditio...
Steel, 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.
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. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial, applied indice h...
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. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed, original, unrefurbished dia...
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. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed cream dial, applied indice h...
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. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed cla...
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. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial, applied indice h...
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
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. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signe...
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. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed...
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Ref 6694 Oysterdate Precision Manual Wind w Box Paper 1960s RA261
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision hand-wind dress watch, c.1969, all original, with original Rolex box and paper.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Red Dial Precision Oyster Date 34MM Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Stainless Steel 34MM Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Automatic- Red Dial (Vintage 1969).
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel OysterDate Precision Wristwatch Ref 6694
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a Rolex Oyster Date Precision reference 6694 with a black dial and run with a manual wind movement.
Stainless Steel
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 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. Silver dial with steel hands and indexes. Date aperture at the 3 o'clock Positio...
Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref. 6694 Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1969 Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref, 6694 Stainless Steel watch with Original Black Dial with Applied Steel Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Original Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster...
Rolex OysterDate Precision Black Dial Steel Vintage Men's Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex OysterDate Precision Black Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694. Manual-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 35.0 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on a crown. Stainless steel ...
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.
$2,369
W 1.42 in L 1.66 in
Personally Owned & Worn By Don McLean with Two COAs - Daniel Steiger Generation
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...
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Omega Seamaster De Ville Automatic Day-Date Vintage Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
A classic vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville wristwatch, featuring an automatic movement with day-date display. The watch is housed in an elegant gold-plated case, showcasing the refin...
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1550 34mm Champagne Dial 14k Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1550 Model: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Case Material: 14k Gold Plated Stainless Steel Band: Custom Leather Strap Bezel: 14k Gold Plated Stainless Ste...
14k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
1981 Rolex Datejust 31 President 6827 18K Yellow Gold Watch White Roman #24681
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1981 Rolex 18K Yellow Gold President Datejust 31 Watch Model: 6827 Serial: 6703098 This elegant Rolex midsize watch is set in solid 18K gold. 31mm case with fluted bezel White ro...
18k Gold
Rolex Date Steel 1501 Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1973 Rolex Date Wrist watch, 35 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster case. Caliber 1570, 26 jewel Automatic, self winding movement. Custom Turquoise Blue Dial with Raised White...
Steel
Vintage Must de Cartier 590005 Tank Watch. Cartier Pillar Dial ARGENT Tank.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). ref.590005 Rare Pillar Dial. Comes with a new leather band Quartz Movement New batt...
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36mm Mens Watch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This vintage men’s watch is a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust, 36mm, reference 1601, crafted in stainless steel. Featuring the classic Datejust design, it has a reliable automatic mo...
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 Beautiful Watch. Generic Stainless Steel Bracelet (not original Rolex). 30mm round c...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Watch
By Omega
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An exceptional vintage Omega diamond cocktail watch crafted in 18K yellow gold, showcasing remarkable brilliance and refined Swiss design. The watch features a striking black dial a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Rolex 6516 Watch. 18k and SS ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k and Stainless Steel Rolex Ladies Automatic Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1970 25mm Rolex Automatic Movement Ref. 6516. Beautiful Watch. Case is Stainless Steel. 18k Yellow gold b...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$1,995
H 1.62 in W 1.34 in
1966 Omega (Seamaster) Rare Cal. 560 Vintage Mens 10K Gold Filled & Stainless St
By Omega
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...
Gold-filled, Stainless Steel
$2,119
W 1.34 in L 1.62 in
1966 Omega (Seamaster) Rare Cal. 560 Vintage Mens 10K Gold Filled & Stainless St
By Omega
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...
Gold-filled
Rolex Oyster Royal Vintage Rose Gold and Steel Manual Wind Mid Size Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940 Rolex Reference 4302 Oyster Royal Wrist Watch, 29 M.M. 3 Piece Stainless steel case with Oyster Water Resistant back and a Rose Gold bezel, 17 jewel mechanical, manual win...
Rose Gold, Steel
CARTIER Roadster SM W62017V3 pink dial silver stainless steel ladies watch
By Cartier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CARTIER Roadster SM W62017V3 pink dial silver stainless steel ladies watch Reference: CAWG/A00318 Brand: Cartier Model: Roadster W62017V3 Material: Stainless Steel Color: Pink, Silve...
$1,485Sale Price|78% Off
Very Rare Vintage 1944 Omega Chronometer Watch US Navy Issued
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage 1944 Omega Chronometer Watch US Navy Issued What is amazing about this watch is that it is in perfect working condition and also looks amazing to its age. This is a piec...
Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox E855 Alarm Automatic Watch In Original Box
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Jaeger-LeCoultre Model: Memovox Reference Number: 855 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: 3...
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.