Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's Watch Mother of Pearl Dial 116528
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's Watch Mother of Pearl Dial 116528- Automatic winding, chronograph
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's Watch Mother of Pearl Dial 116528
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's Watch Mother of Pearl Dial 116528- Automatic winding, chronograph
Rolex Men's 40mm Submariner 16610 Mother-Of-Pearl Sapphire Oyster Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Model - 16610/ Submariner case size - 40mm Metals - Stainless Steel Dial - MOP Sapphire/diamond Crystal - Sapphire Bezel - Rotating sport steel Movement - Autom...
Diamond, Sapphire, Steel
Rolex Datejust II Men's Mother of Pearl Watch 116300
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust II Men's 41mm Custom Mother of Pearl Watch 116300 - Automatic winding, sapphire
Rolex Datejust II Men's Mother of Pearl Watch 116300
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust II Men's 41mm Custom Mother of Pearl Watch 116300 - Automatic winding, sapphire
Rolex Datejust 16200 Men's Stainless Steel Mother of Pearl Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust 16200 Men's 36mm Stainless Steel With Diamond Bezel and Mother of Pearl Diamond Face
Diamond, Pearl, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex President Day-Date Men's Mother of Pearl Watch 118238
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's Mother of Pearl Watch 118238 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels
Men's Rolex President Day-Date Watch Mother of Pearl Ruby 18238
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Men's Rolex President Day-Date Watch Mother of Pearl Ruby 18238 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's White Gold Watch Mother of Pearl Dial 116519
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's White Gold Watch Mother of Pearl Dial 116519 - Automatic winding
White Gold
Rolex Yacht-Master Men's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Mother of Pearl 16628
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Yacht-Master Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch Mother of Pearl 16628 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels
Rolex Day-Date Men's 18 Karat Gold Watch Tahitian Mother of Pearl Dial 118209
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Day-Date Men's 18k White Gold Watch Tahitian Mother of Pearl Dial 118209 - Automatic winding
Rolex Daytona 18k White Gold Black Mother of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 116509
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Daytona in 18k white gold with the black mother-of-pearl Roman dial. This Rolex watch has a
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Cellini Cellinium Platinum Mother of Pearl Men's Watch 5240
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Cellinium Platinum Mother of Pearl Mens Watch 5240. Manual winding movement. Platinum
Rolex Datejust Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Bezel Mens Watch 116244
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Bezel Mens Watch 116244. Officially certified
Rolex Cellini Cellinium Platinum Mother of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 5240
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Cellinium Platinum Mother of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 5240. Manual winding movement
Platinum
Rolex Cellini Cellinium Platinum Mother of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 5240
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Cellinium Platinum Mother of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 5240. Manual winding movement
Platinum
Rolex Cellini Cellinium Platinum Mother of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 5240
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Cellinium Platinum Mother of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 5240. Manual winding movement
Platinum
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
NOT FOR SALE Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch 16233 PARTIAL
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Daytona White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Mens Watch 116589
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Daytona White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Mens Watch 116589. Officially certified
White Gold
Rolex Daytona Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Daytona Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116518 Box Card. Officially
Yellow Gold
Rolex Daytona Yellow Gold Steel Mother of Pearl Diamond Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Daytona Yellow Gold Steel Mother of Pearl Diamond Mens Watch 116523 Box Card. Officially
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Daytona Yellow Gold Steel Mother of Pearl Diamond Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Daytona Yellow Gold Steel Mother of Pearl Diamond Mens Watch 116523 Box Card. Officially
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Yachtmaster 40mm Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Mens Watch 16628
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster 40mm Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Mens Watch 16628. Officially certified
Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini Classic White Gold Mother of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 5115
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Classic White Gold Mother of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 5115. Manual winding movement. 18K
White Gold
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 5116
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 5116. Manual winding movement
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Bezel Steel Mens Watch 116244
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Bezel Steel Mens Watch 116244. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Datejust Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Bezel Steel Mens Watch 116244
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Bezel Steel Mens Watch 116244. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Day-Date Masterpiece Platinum Mother of Pearl Diamond Mens Watch 18946
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Day-Date Masterpiece Platinum Mother of Pearl Diamond Mens Watch 18946. Officially certified
Platinum
Rolex Datejust 36 Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Steel Mens Watch 116234
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust 36 Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Steel Mens Watch 116234. Officially certified
Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel White Gold Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel White Gold Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch 126334. Officially
White Gold, Steel
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 5115
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 5115. Manual winding movement
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Mens Watch 16233. Officially certified
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch 16203 Box Papers
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 16233. Officially certified
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 16233. Officially certified
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 16233. Officially certified
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 16233. Officially certified
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Yachtmaster Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Sapphire Serti Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Yachtmaster Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Sapphire Serti Mens Watch 16628. Officially
Yellow Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116519 Box Card
White Gold
Rolex Daytona Steel Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Diamond Mens Watch 116503
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Daytona Steel Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Diamond Mens Watch 116503. Officially certified
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Daytona Yellow Gold Steel Mother of Pearl Diamond Mens Watch 116523
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Daytona Yellow Gold Steel Mother of Pearl Diamond Mens Watch 116523. Officially certified
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Cellini Classic White Gold Mother Of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 5115 Unworn
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Classic White Gold Mother Of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 5115 Unworn. Manual winding
White Gold
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 5116 Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 5116 Card. Manual winding
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch 16234
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch 16234. Officially certified
Steel, White Gold
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch 16234
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch 16234. Officially certified
White Gold, Steel
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 5115 Unworn
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 5115 Unworn. Manual winding
Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 5115 Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 5115 Card. Manual winding
Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 5115 Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 5115 Card. Manual winding
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch 16234
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch 16234. Officially certified
White Gold, Steel
Rolex Day Date President Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Dial Diamond Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Day Date President Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Dial Diamond Mens Watch 118348 Box Card
Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini Cellinium Platinum Mother of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 5240 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Cellini Cellinium Platinum Mother of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 5240 Box Papers. Manual winding
Platinum
Rolex Datejust Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Steel Rose Gold Mens Watch 126231
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Steel Rose Gold Mens Watch 126231. Officially certified
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Gold Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch 126303
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch 126303 Unworn
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch 16233. Officially
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch 16233. Officially
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch 16233. Officially
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch 16233. Officially
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Day-Date President Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 118238
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Day-Date President Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Dial Mens Watch 118238. Officially certified
Yellow Gold
Rolex Daytona Yellow Gold Steel Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116523
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Daytona Yellow Gold Steel Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116523. Officially
Yellow Gold, Steel
BREITLING "Harrison Ford" PLUTON Navitimer 2100 Multifunction Military Pilots
By Breitling
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...
Stainless Steel
$2,097Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 42 (more like a size 41)
Chanel 2023-2024 Women's Black Leather CC Chain Short Boots Size 42
By Chanel
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
The most Exceptional Perfect Stunning Authentic Leather Chanel boots from the Season 2023-2024. Hard to find. These Chanel CC Chain Short Boots are a striking example of the House’s ...
HERMES black Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 bag is crafted from luxurious black Veau Togo leather, showcasing elegant gold-plated hardware. The interior is lined in Chèvre (goat skin) and f...
$26,987
H 1.19 in W 0.91 in
Cartier 1990 Montre Or Jaune Baignoire PM Yellow Gold Casque d Or Bracelet Watch
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier watch circa 1990 Baignoire model in yellow gold, oval case (legendary), white dial with Roman numerals, quartz movement, blued steel hands, winding mechanism or crown decorat...
Yellow Gold
$8,119
H 1.64 in W 1.34 in
1967 Tudor (Rolex) Prince Oysterdate Vintage Mens Ref. 7966 Watch -Solid 18Kgold
By Tudor
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...
18k Gold
Vivid Emerald Cut 9.81 ct Emerald Eternity Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Settings
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald eternity band ring in 14K gold symbolises the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The circular shape represents love whic...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex President Brown Dial Diamond 18K Day Date Watch Ref 18038
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome, hardly ever worn Gentlemen’s Rolex President Day Date watch, Ref 18038 dated late 1986.It is crafted in 18k yellow gold. Featuring All Original scratch resistant Sapphire C...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Rolex Day Date 36MM 18038 Walnut Birch Wood Dial Bark 18K Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Men Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Diameter: 36.00 mm Weight: 123.56 grams ROLEX Gent's 18K yellow gold, ROLEX Swiss-made wristwatch. Engraved with "18K" an...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40MM 18K Gold Diamond Dial Steel mens Watch 116523G
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Preowned. Good condition. Comes with a original box and papers. General Information Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Name: Rolex Daytona 116523G Model Number: 116...
18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 69178 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Presidential Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust 69178 automatic watch in 18K yellow gold featuring 26mm case with black dial, fluted bezel, and President bracelet. Caliber 2135 movement with sweep seconds and quicks...
18k Gold
$2,119
W 1.86 in L 2.05 in
Owned & Worn by Harry Bellafonte with COA - Stührling Apocalypse 160 Chronograph
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 Plate
Rolex Datejust President Diamond 18k yellow gold watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Rolex watch pairs rich 18k yellow gold with a sleek brown leather strap, accented by eleven VS clarity diamonds and a classic 24mm case. Specifications Primary Stone Ty...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Nautilus 7010/1R T&Co Taupe Dial & Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Patek Philippe Nautilus 7010/1R Ladies Watch. 32mm 18K rose gold case and factory diamond bezel. Tiffany & Co taupe dial with luminous rose gold hands and index hour markers. The dat...
18k Gold
Rolex Platinum Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New Orleans, LA
Model: Cosmograph Daytona Movement: Self-Winding Caliber 4130 Circa: 2010s Case: 40mm Case Material: Platinum Dial Color: Ice Blue Complications: Chronograph, Tachymeter Scale Delive...
Platinum
Rolex Daytona Rose Gold Bright Black Dial 2025 Unworn 126505
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An unworn Cosmograph Daytona in rose gold from Rolex, featuring a bright black and sundust dial with chronograph counters. With an engraved tachymetric scale, three counters and push...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Daytona Rose Gold Chocolate Dial Unworn 126505
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An unworn 126505 Cosmograph Daytona by Rolex, crafted from 18k Rose Gold. Featuring a chocolate dial with applied hour markers. With an engraved tachymetric scale, the three counters...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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.
Find vintage Rolex watches, bracelets and more on 1stDibs.
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.