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Rolex Oysterdate Precision Leather Strap

Genuine Rolex 6694 Watch. Mens ROLEX OysterDate Precision. 1964 MOP Dial.
Genuine Rolex 6694 Watch. Mens ROLEX OysterDate Precision. 1964 MOP Dial.

Genuine Rolex 6694 Watch. Mens ROLEX OysterDate Precision. 1964 MOP Dial.

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Stainless Steel Rolex Oysterdate 6494 Manual Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1964 Beautiful

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Vintage 1960s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 34mm Oysterdate Precision 6294 Two Tone Honeycomb Bowtie Gold Watch
Rolex 34mm Oysterdate Precision 6294 Two Tone Honeycomb Bowtie Gold Watch

Rolex 34mm Oysterdate Precision 6294 Two Tone Honeycomb Bowtie Gold Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

This Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6294 features a striking Honeycomb Bowtie two-tone dial, paired

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Vintage 1950s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 1960s 34mm Mens Vintage Manual Wind RA670
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 1960s 34mm Mens Vintage Manual Wind RA670

Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 1960s 34mm Mens Vintage Manual Wind RA670

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref. 6694 manual wind, c.1967, unrestored, in

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Mens Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA575B
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Mens Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA575B

Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Mens Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA575B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

black suede leather strap, aftermarket buckle. An iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1969 Tudor (Rolex) Oysterdate Vintage Mens Ref. 7992 Watch - Stainless Steel
1969 Tudor (Rolex) Oysterdate Vintage Mens Ref. 7992 Watch - Stainless Steel

1969 Tudor (Rolex) Oysterdate Vintage Mens Ref. 7992 Watch - Stainless Steel

By Tudor

Located in Suwanee, GA

finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new leather strap and aftermarket Rolex style buckle and

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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Rolex Vintage "Mickey Mouse" Oysterdate Precision Steel 6694
Rolex Vintage "Mickey Mouse" Oysterdate Precision Steel 6694

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

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Mens Rolex Ref 6694 Oysterdate Precision Manual Wind 1970s Vintage RA289Y
Mens Rolex Ref 6694 Oysterdate Precision Manual Wind 1970s Vintage RA289Y

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Midsize Rolex OysterDate Precision 6466 30mm Manual Wind 1960s Swiss RA417B
Midsize Rolex OysterDate Precision 6466 30mm Manual Wind 1960s Swiss RA417B

Midsize Rolex OysterDate Precision 6466 30mm Manual Wind 1960s Swiss RA417B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

leather strap and buckle. A vintage classic, Midsize Rolex Oysterdate Precision, for him or her, a fine

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Midsize Rolex OysterDate Precision 6466 30mm 1960s Manual Wind Swiss RA417B
Midsize Rolex OysterDate Precision 6466 30mm 1960s Manual Wind Swiss RA417B

Midsize Rolex OysterDate Precision 6466 30mm 1960s Manual Wind Swiss RA417B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

leather strap and buckle. A vintage classic, Midsize Rolex Oysterdate Precision, for him or her, a fine

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1956 Rolex Oysterdate Vintage Mens Midsize Unisex Ref. 6466 Watch - SS
1956 Rolex Oysterdate Vintage Mens Midsize Unisex Ref. 6466 Watch - SS

1956 Rolex Oysterdate Vintage Mens Midsize Unisex Ref. 6466 Watch - SS

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

impressive Pre-Owned midsize Rolex Oysterdate Precision in gorgeous restored condition - on the wrist, it

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1969 Rolex Oyster Precision Classic Vintage Mens Handwound Watch - SS
1969 Rolex Oyster Precision Classic Vintage Mens Handwound Watch - SS

1969 Rolex Oyster Precision Classic Vintage Mens Handwound Watch - SS

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new leather strap and aftermarket Rolex style

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1914 ROLEX Rare Vintage Mens World War I Era Military Trench - Sterling Silver
1914 ROLEX Rare Vintage Mens World War I Era Military Trench - Sterling Silver

1914 ROLEX Rare Vintage Mens World War I Era Military Trench - Sterling Silver

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

equipped with a new one-piece leather strap for its fixed lugs making it ready for immediate enjoyment

Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rolex 6466 Oysterdate Vintage Plated Shell Precision Watch
Rolex 6466 Oysterdate Vintage Plated Shell Precision Watch

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

1960s Rolex OysterDate Precision Pink Stainless Steel Watch
1960s Rolex OysterDate Precision Pink Stainless Steel Watch

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Swazi Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision Tropical Dial Men’s Watch Ref. 6066
Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision Tropical Dial Men’s Watch Ref. 6066

Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision Tropical Dial Men’s Watch Ref. 6066

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

A striking vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision men’s wristwatch, distinguished by its beautifully

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6494 34mm Mens 1950s Hand Wind Roulette Date RA191C
Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6494 34mm Mens 1950s Hand Wind Roulette Date RA191C

Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6494 34mm Mens 1950s Hand Wind Roulette Date RA191C

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

, unrefurbished. Fitted on new aftermarket leather strap. A vintage classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision hand

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Maneki Neko Dial 1970s RA415R
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Maneki Neko Dial 1970s RA415R

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Red Dial Precision Oyster Date 34MM Watch
Rolex Red Dial Precision Oyster Date 34MM Watch

Rolex Red Dial Precision Oyster Date 34MM Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

leather strap not original Rolex. Item Type: Watch Model: Rolex Oysterdate Precision Year: 1969 (Vintage

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1956 Rolex Oysterdate Vintage Mens Midsize Unisex Ref. 6466 Watch - SS
1956 Rolex Oysterdate Vintage Mens Midsize Unisex Ref. 6466 Watch - SS

1956 Rolex Oysterdate Vintage Mens Midsize Unisex Ref. 6466 Watch - SS

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

impressive Pre-Owned midsize Rolex Oysterdate Precision in gorgeous restored condition - on the wrist, it

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1970 Rolex Oyster Precision Classic Vintage Mens Domino's Pizza Watch - SS
1970 Rolex Oyster Precision Classic Vintage Mens Domino's Pizza Watch - SS

1970 Rolex Oyster Precision Classic Vintage Mens Domino's Pizza Watch - SS

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

. For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new leather strap and aftermarket Rolex

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Men's Watch
Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Men's Watch

Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex OysterDate Precision 6694 Mens Watch. 34mm stainless steel case with smooth bezel. Champagne

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rolex OysterDate Precision 6694 Men's Watch
Rolex OysterDate Precision 6694 Men's Watch

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wristwatch, 1960s
Rolex Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wristwatch, 1960s

Rolex Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wristwatch, 1960s

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Precision Manual Wind Watch Silvered Dial with Applied Stick Hour

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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By Patek Philippe

Located in Mayfair, London, London

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By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

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By Rolex

Located in istanbul, TR

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Located in Port Charlotte, FL

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By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

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By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

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By Patek Philippe

Located in Boca Raton, FL

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By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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By Rolex

Located in Canterbury, England

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By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

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By Breitling

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Rolex Oysterdate Precision Leather Strap For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact rolex oysterdate precision leather strap you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold-filled and gold — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for a rolex oysterdate precision leather strap from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. When shopping for a rolex oysterdate precision leather strap, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Rolex Oysterdate Precision Leather Strap?

The price for a rolex oysterdate precision leather strap starts at $3,890 and tops out at $12,900 with these watches, on average, selling for $6,300.

Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

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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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

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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