Rolex Platinum President Day-Date Men's Watch Mother of Pearl Oxford Diamond Dia
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Platinum President Day-Date Men's Watch Mother of Pearl Oxford Diamond Dial 118206 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Rolex Datejust 36mm Rose Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Men's Watch 116185
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust Rose Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116185.
Diamond, Rose Gold
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 crystal, serial number engraved in bezel.
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 crystal, serial number engraved in bezel.
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 Watch Rolex Datejust (16200) self-winding automatic watch, features a 36mm stainl...
Diamond, Pearl, Steel, Stainless Steel
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, 44 jewels, sapphire crystal.
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, Quickset, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case with fluted bezel .
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, Quickset day/date, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case with fluted bezel (36mm di...
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, chronograph, 44 jewels, sapphire crystal. 18k white gold case and bezel (40mm diamete...
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, Quickset, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case and bezel (40mm diameter).
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, 31 jewels, Double Quickset, day & date, sapphire crystal. 18k white gold case with...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 PAYMENT.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yellow 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.
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.
White 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yellow 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.
Yellow Gold, Steel
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
White Gold, Steel
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.
Steel, White 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.
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.
Yellow Gold
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Daytona Yellow Gold Steel Mother of Pearl Mens Watch 116523 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Daytona Yellow Gold Steel Mother of Pearl Mens Watch 116523 Box Papers.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Daytona Yellow Gold Steel Mother of Pearl Mens Watch 116523 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Daytona Yellow Gold Steel Mother of Pearl Mens Watch 116523 Box Papers.
Yellow Gold, Steel
$8,995
H 4.5 in W 9.75 in D 1.75 in
Hermès Egee Clutch Blue Niloticus Crocodile with Palladium Hardware (2013)
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted from highly coveted, glossy Niloticus Crocodile in a striking deep blue hue, this ultra-luxury Hermès Egee clutch exudes modern sophistication. The focal point is its bold, p...
Rolex Platinum DateJust Presidential 15 Carat Diamond 26mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1988 Rolex Datejust Presidential in platinum featuring 15 carats of natural diamonds. Pave diamond dial and pink ruby hour markers. Emerald/baguette cut diamond bezel and bra...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Rolex Ladies Extremely Rare Gold Tiger Eye Dial Bark President Watch 6927
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Extremely Rare Gold Tiger Eye Dial Bark President Watch 6927 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal. Ladies President. 18k yellow gold with bark beze...
Cartier Santos Medium WSSA0029 35mm Diamond Case Bezel Iced Out Box Paper
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: WSSA0029 Serial: 40752119***** Year: 2021 Model: Cartier Santos Medium Iced Out / Bust Down Case Material: Custom Diamond Encrusted Stainless Steel Case ...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
$48,600
H 10.63 in D 7.09 in L 13.78 in
Hermès Fuschia Shiny Crocodile Porosus Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2014
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
This Hermès Birkin 35 in fuchsia shiny porosus crocodile from 2014 is a striking example of the house’s craftsmanship, paired with palladium hardware. The structured silhouette is so...
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 5.00 Carat Flawless Fancy Pink Diamond
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. The color of this diamond is much bette...
Pink Diamond
$22,800
H 0.99 in W 0.67 in
Cartier Panthere Mini Diamond 18K White Gold Watch with Certificate and Box
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Panthère de Cartier Mini (ref. 2363) delivers timeless elegance in a refined, compact form. Crafted in gleaming high-polish 18 karat white gold, the 25mm x 17mm case features...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hermes Kelly Cut Gris Elephant Porosus Crocodile Clutch Bag Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermès Kelly Cut Gris Elephant Porosus Crocodile with Gold Hardware This Hermès Kelly Cut is crafted in Gris Elephant Porosus crocodile, offering...
$112,613
H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in
Hermès Black Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Leather Birkin 25cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Leather Birkin 25cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1628 Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin 25cm Type: Tote Serial Number: X Age: 2016 Accompan...
Chanel 1998 Dark Brown Crocodile Micro Kelly Handbag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Micro Kelly Bag – 1998 Series 5 Dark brown crocodile with gold-tone CC turnlock. A structured mini silhouette in glossy crocodile, finished with a top handle and classic CC c...
$220,900
H 8.5 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Chanel Green Crocodile Alligator Vintage Mini Minuadiére Kelly Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Green Chanel Crocodile mini top handle flap with classic CC closure 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware Interior zipper pocket Black Lambskin interior lining 8.5" H x 7" W x 2.5" ...
GIA Certified 104.00 Carat Natural Diamonds Platinum Riviera Necklace/Choker
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Behold the enchantment of royalty with this Masterpiece of riviera Diamonds queen necklace. The lustrous centre GIA Certified 4.00 carat Diamond is truly captivating, while the 100 c...
Diamond
$17,710
H 21.5 in W 13 in D 7.5 in
Hermès Valise R.M.S III Cabine Cargo Toile Goéland/Régate Vert Mangrove/Noir
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
The Hermès R.M.S III Cabine Cargo is a refined expression of modern travel, designed for those who value discretion and precision in every detail. Rendered in Toile Goéland and Régat...
Hermes Birkin 30 Beton Bag Togo Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers this Hermès Birkin 30 crafted in Beton Togo leather, a sophisticated neutral that delivers understated elegance with modern appeal. Beton is a soft, cool-toned grey...
$50,280
H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in
Hermès Birkin 35 Miel Shiny Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
Investment Piece and Great Deal SKU 33301488 Comes With Hermès Dust Bag, Keys,Padlock,Clochette Date 2007 Model Birkin 35 Serial Number [K] Metal Palladium Materials Crocodile Leath...
Hermès Shiny Rose Scheherazade Alligator Mini Kelly 20
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Hermès Shiny Rose Scheherazade Alligator Mini Kelly 20 is a stunning and luxurious handbag that exemplifies elegance and craftsmanship. Crafted from exquisite shiny rose-colored alli...
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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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.