1961 Rolex Oysterdate 6694 Gold Plated Silver Sunburst Dial Manual 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 6694 Model: Oysterdate Year: 1961 Movement: Manual Case Size: 34mm Bezel: Plated Gold Strap: Leather Dial: Silver Sunburst Metal: Plated Gold SKU: 866
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960 Rolex Air-King 5500 Gold Plated Matte White Dial Auto 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
An Uncommon Early Execution The Air-King 5500 is a foundational reference, representing the purest expression of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual. While steel models had a long production...
Gold Plate
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1947 Rolex Oyster Bubbleback “Elegante” Gold-Plated Wristwatch w California Dial
By Rolex
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage 32mm Rolex Oyster “Elegante” wristwatch showcases timeless sophistication with its classic gold-plated case and matching oyster rivet bracelet.
Gold
Rolex Datejust 18kt Gold Champagne Gold Jubilee Engraved Plate Diamond Dial 6917
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 26mm Datejust 18kt Gold Champagne Gold Jubilee Engraved Plate Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 6917
Diamond, Gold
Rolex 6564 Oyster Perpetual 1950s Mens 34mm Gold-Capped Vintage Automatic RA789B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic vintage charm, rare Men's Rolex 6564 Oyster Perpetual gold-capped automatic dress watch, c.1956, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Go...
Gold, Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6564 34mm Mens Gold-Capped Vintage Automatic 1950s RA789
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's rare Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6564 gold-capped automatic dress watch, c.1956, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous...
Stainless Steel, Gold, Gold Plate
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1550 34mm 1970s Mens Gold-Capped Automatic RA779
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's Rolex ref 1550 Oyster Perpetual Date automatic, c.1970, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, Rolex signed dia...
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1550 34mm 1970s Mens Gold-Capped Automatic RA779
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's Rolex ref 1550 Oyster Perpetual Date automatic, c.1970, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, Rolex signed dia...
Stainless Steel, Gold Plate
Rolex Vintage Precision Chameleon Yellow Gold 8788
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Two additional Rolex straps (brown & black), both with gold plated Rolex pin buckles are also provided.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Rare Vintage Precision Yellow Gold 36mm 8896
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Fitted with a plexiglass, a manual winding movement and a brown generic leather strap equipped with a gold plated Rolex pin buckle. The watch comes with our own presentation box, ou...
18k Gold
1940's Rolex Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - Platinum & Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
Hands: Original, blue steel "batons" Movement type: Signed Rolex, rhodium plated, 17 ruby jewels, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator Movement jewels: 17 rubies ...
Platinum
1973 ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Mens Stainless Steel & Diamond Watch - Mint
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
Despite what the photos seem to suggest, all of the Rolex markings are still lightly intact. Dimensions: 34mm diameter (without crown) Dial: Dark silver, signed Rolex Precision, st...
Stainless Steel
Customized Rolex Presidential Green Roman Dial Diamond Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Presidential 36mm Green Roman Dial Diamond Watch 18038 Diamonds are set after-market (Not Rolex), Bezel 18K Gold Plated.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1966 Rolex Ladies Dress Watch, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
As mentioned, one used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership. Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: Rolex Country of origin: Switzerland, made for the U.S. market ...
White Gold
Rolex 4431A Chronometer 18K Yellow Gold Fancy Lug Vintage Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
While the watch comes accompanied by a textured dark brown leather strap and a gold-plated Rolex buckle, it's important to note that both are aftermarket additions, which could affec...
18k Gold
Rolex Vintage Spoon from Bucherer of Switzerland Souvenir Geneve Silver Plate
By Bucherer
Located in Dearborn, MI
Rolex Vintage Spoon from Bucherer of Switzerland Souvenir Geneve Silver Plate Genuine Vintage Rolex Souvenir Spoon From Bucherer of Switzerland Intended to serve as a keepsake o...
Silver Plate
1961 Rolex Vintage Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird Datejust 18K Gold SS Watch
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
Hands: Original, 18K gold, luminous "alphas" Movement type: Rolex caliber 1560, automatic, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, mono metallic balance adjusted ...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
1960's Rolex Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - 18K White Gold & Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
Dimensions: 16mm wide (excluding crown) 41mm long lug tip-to-tip Dial: Light silver, signed Rolex and Precision, white gold dart indexes, original, excellent condition Hands: Orig...
White Gold
1961 Rolex Vintage Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird Datejust Mens Watch, 1625 - SS, Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
Dimensions: 36mm diameter, 12mm thick Dial: Champagne, pie-pan with applied 18K gold baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date, darkened luminous hour dot...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Women's Rolex Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Pink MOP Dial Diamond Accent Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Bezel 18K gold plated.
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT Root Beer Tropical Brown Nipple Dial Yellow Gold Model 1675 circa 1978
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Model: GMT Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Size: 40mm Dial: Brown Nipple Dial "Root Beer" Tropical Model Number: 1675 Age: 1978 Serial Number: 59064** Band: Custom Leath...
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1600
By Rolex
Located in Westlake Village, CA
Band Original Rolex lizard band and gold plated buckle. Summary: brand, model, ref, serial #, year, size Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 1600 serial # 2483XXX 1969 36 ...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini Classic Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
Rolex Cellini with Rolex caliber 1600 mechanical manual winding movement with a frequency of 19,800 alternations/hour and with an approximate winding reserve of 48 hours manufactured...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1550 Gold Plated – 1971
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1550 Gold Plated – 1971 One of the rare gold-plated Rolex watches, the Oyster Perpetual Date 1550 dates back to 1971, verified by its serial number.
Gold Plate
Antique Rolex Gold Plated Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1920s
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex. A Rose Gold Plated Keyless Lever Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1920s.
Gold Plate
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Gold Plated Steel Silver Dial Mens Watch 1550
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Gold Plated Stainless Steel Silver Dial Automatic Men's Watch.
Gold Plate, Steel, Stainless Steel
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H 1.58 in Dm 1.34 in
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Yellow Gold Plated 34mm Wrist Watch Ref 1550
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Rolex Movement: Swiss Made - Automatic - Self Winding Case Material: Stainless Steel Gold Plated Weight: 50 Grams Case Size (Diameter): 34mm (not including the crown) Hei...
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Cellini 18 Karat White Gold Case and Gold-Plated Silver Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex Cellini 18 Karat White Gold Case and Gold-Plated Silver Bracelet Grey Sunburst 26mm Dial Model # 3800 serial #353XXX Bracelet is Gold-Plated Silver Manual Wind c.1...
18k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Silver
Rolex 31mm Gold Plated Oyster Royal Shock Resisting Watch 854013
By Rolex
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION (7/10 or B) Fits Wrists up to 7.25" Band was Replaced at Bagriculture Strap and case have wear throughout Case Material : Gold Plated Band Material : Leathe...
Rolex 1930 Marconi Special Black x Nickel Plated 34mm Watch 15r222s
By Rolex
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 207372 Measurements: Length: 9" Width: 1.4" Height: 9" Circumference: 5.5"-7.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Crown is not Signed, it is ...
Rolex 34mm Oysterdate Precision 6294 Two Tone Honeycomb Bowtie Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage timepiece exudes timeless elegance and precision, making it a perfect collector's item for watch enthusiasts. Complete a Rolex original brown leather strap and Rolex go...
Gold Plate
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1024 Gold-Capped Automatic 1960s Vintage RA185
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex's "Golden Egg" Ref.1024 Oyster Perpetual gold-capped automatic, c.1966. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, Rolex signed golden dial, app...
Gold Plate
Rolex Vintage 1960's Oyster Perpetual Date Watch With Crocodile Skin Strap
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Rolex Vintage 1960's Oyster Perpetual Date Watch With Crocodile Skin Strap Rose 14k gold plated steel case, buckle and back.
Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1024 34mm Gold Capped Automatic 1960s Swiss RA374B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Rolex Oyster perpetual 1024 automatic dress watch, c.1960s. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial, applied indice hour m...
Gold Plate
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1014 34mm Gold Capped Automatic 1960s RA445
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic elegance, Men's Rolex "Golden Egg", ref.1014 gold-capped Oyster Perpetual automatic, c.1961, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeo...
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1014 34mm Gold Capped Automatic 1960s RA445
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex "Golden Egg", ref.1014 gold-capped Oyster Perpetual automatic, c.1961, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeo...
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Rolex Orchid Blue Dial 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Cocktail Ladies Watch Face
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Orchid Blue Dial 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Cocktail Ladies Watch Face. 18K gold case and gold plated buckle.
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Yellow Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6634 34mm Gold Capped Automatic 1950s Vintage RA434
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's Gold-Capped Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6634 automatic dress watch, c.1950s, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeo...
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6634 Golden Egg 34mm Automatic 1950s Swiss RA434B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage classic, Men's Rolex "Golden Egg", Oyster Perpetual Ref.6634 gold-capped automatic dress watch, c.1950s, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watc...
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Octagonal Vintage Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The generic brown leather strap comes with a Rolex gold plated pin buckle. Fitted with plastic glass and a manual wind movement.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Precision Vintage Yellow Gold 30016 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The generic black leather strap is brand new and comes with a Rolex gold plated pin buckle. Fitted with plastic glass and a manual wind movement.
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Lady Datejust 1968 18ct Yellow Gold Automatic
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Fitted to what appears to be a new old stock brown alligator Rolex strap with a gold-plated Rolex buckle, both in exceptional condition.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini Ref 4113 Mechanical Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
New Black Lizard Strap with original Gold Plate Rolex Buckle. Recently serviced and comes with a one year warranty.
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Presentation Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Brown Lizard Strap with Gold Plate Rolex Buckle. The back of the watch is engraved with a presentation from Kewanee Oil Company and dated 1975.
14k Gold
Rare Antique Rolex Asymmetric Prince Yellow Gold 3362
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Fitted with a generic brown leather strap and a Rolex gold plated pin buckle. A plastic glass conceals the dial and the piece is powered by a manual wind movement.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 9k Yellow Gold 6564 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A generic black leather strap comes with a Rolex gold plated pin buckle. Fitted with plastic glass and a self-winding automatic movement.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ladies Rolex Wristwatch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage ladies Rolex wristwatch in 18k yellow gold Circa 1960's Reference Number: J3834 Gender: Ladies Case Size : 23 mm Movement: Manual Winding Watchband Material: Leather Case ma...
18k Gold
Vintage 1971 Rolex Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Precision Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 23.5mm 18k Yellow Gold Precision Vintage Ladies Wristwatch, champagne dial with hour markers, an 18k yellow gold fixed bezel, a brown leather strap (not by Rolex) with an original ...
18k Gold, Yellow 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.
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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.