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
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
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
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
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
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Steel Silver Dial Manual Wind Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Model: Rolex Oysterdate Vintage: Yes Movement: Mechanical (Manual) Number of Jewels: 17 Jewels Dial
Steel
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
Stainless Steel
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
Stainless Steel
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
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
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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 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex OysterDate Precision 6694 Vintage Men's Watch. 34mm stainless steel case with a smooth bezel
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
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
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. This
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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). Watch face
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
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
Stainless Steel
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
Gold-filled
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
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
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. Verified authentic by a
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
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
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
Stainless Steel
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
ROLEX Stainless Steel Precision Oysterdate Ref. 6694
By Rolex
Located in Verona, IT
Stainless steel Rolex Precision Oysterdate, Ref.6694, 1980's. Silver dial, with applied indexes and
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
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
Rolex OysterDate Precision Black Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex OysterDate Precision Black Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694. Manual-winding movement
Steel
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694. Manual-winding movement
Silver, Steel
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Vintage Steel Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Vintage Steel Mens Watch 6694. Manual-winding movement
Silver, Steel
Rolex OysterDate Precision Black Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex OysterDate Precision Black Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694. Manual-winding movement
Steel
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694. Manual-winding movement
Steel, Silver
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694. Manual-winding movement
Steel, Silver
Rolex OysterDate Precision Black Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex OysterDate Precision Black Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694. Manual-winding movement
Steel
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
Rolex OysterDate Precision Brown Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex OysterDate Precision Brown Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694. Manual-winding movement
Steel
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Vintage Steel Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Vintage Steel Mens Watch 6694. Manual-winding movement
Silver, Steel
Rolex OysterDate Precision Slate Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex OysterDate Precision Slate Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694. Manual-winding movement
Steel
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Vintage Steel Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Vintage Steel Mens Watch 6694. Manual-winding movement
Silver, Steel
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Vintage Steel Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Vintage Steel Mens Watch 6694. Manual-winding movement
Silver, Steel
Rolex OysterDate Precision Black Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex OysterDate Precision Black Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694. Manual-winding movement
Steel
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Vintage Steel Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Vintage Steel Mens Watch 6694. Manual-winding movement
Silver, Steel
Rolex OysterDate Precision Black Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex OysterDate Precision Black Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694. Manual-winding movement
Steel
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694. Manual-winding movement
Steel, Silver
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694. Manual-winding movement
Steel, Silver
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694. Manual-winding movement
Silver, Steel
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694. Manual-winding movement
Silver, Steel
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694. Manual-winding movement
Steel, Silver
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694. Manual-winding movement
Silver, Steel
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694. Manual-winding movement
Silver, Steel
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694. Manual-winding movement
Silver, Steel
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694. Manual-winding movement
Steel, Silver
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Silver Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694. Manual-winding movement
Silver, Steel
Rolex OysterDate Precision Black Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex OysterDate Precision Black Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694. Manual-winding movement
Steel
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694. Manual-winding movement
Silver, Steel
Vintage Rolex Precision 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Oval Manual Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1960s Rolex Precision manual-wind ladies dress watch in 14K yellow gold featuring an oval case with a factory diamond bezel, champagne dial with applied baton indices, Rolex ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise Mid Size Unisex Steel Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Cartier Tank Francaise, Reference 2465 Mid Size Wrist Watch, 25 x 20 M.M. Stainless Steel Water Resistant Case. Quartz Movement, Silvered White Dial with Black Roman Numer...
Steel
Rolex Steel Quickset Datejust with Exceptional Original Silver Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 16014 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 4...
Stainless Steel
Cartier White Gold Tank American Mid Size Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Tank American Wrist Watch, 41 X 23 MM 18K White Gold water resistant case. Automatic, self Winding movement. Silver White Engine Turned Dial with Black Roman Numer...
18k Gold
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 Champagne Dial with Quartz movement . ...
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Black Dial Watch Vermeil ARGENT Small Manual Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and 18k Gold plated (Vermeil). Ref 3055582 RARE Black Roman Dial. New Gucci Leather Band. Manual Windup Movemen...
Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual With Factory Original Dial from 1970'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: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diam...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Blue Dial 1960'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 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x...
Omega Vintage Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Omega Wrist Watch, 35 MM Stainless Steel 3 piece Water Proof case, 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement, Excellent, mint condition, Silver Satin dial with raised and...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 1603 Silver Sigma Dial Watch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 1603 automatic with a clean silver sigma dial on a jubilee bracelet from the 70s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measurements inc...
Silver
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Air-King with Original Factory Black Dial 1974
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air-King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1974 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40 Len...
Rolex Date 15200 Black Dial Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 15200 Serial: A184*** Year: 1999 Model: Rolex Date Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel Dial: Black Face: Sapphire Crystal C...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Date Stainless Steel Watch Silver Dial Oyster Band Vintage 1501 1952
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Date Stainless Steel Watch Silver Dial Oyster 1501, 1952 year. This watch has been professionally polished and is in perfect working condition. All parts are 100% Rolex. This ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 Mens Automatic 1960s All Original RA675
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1501 Men's automatic, c.1963, all original, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Role...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Precision Manual Wind Steel Blue Dial 6426 Watch 1972
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 6426 Year: 1972 Serial number: 37xxxxx Reference: C03669 Case: 34mm without crown; Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back sta...
Steel, 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
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.
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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.