Rolex Super Precision Explorer Vintage 36mm 5504
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Super Precision Explorer reference 5504 dating from the late 1950s. Known
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ref. 6694 Oysterdate Precision Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE Rolex, Oysterdate, Precision, case No. 5647106, Ref
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Precision Manual Wristwatch Ref 9004
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Precision 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 9004 - Manual winding, 17 jewels, acrylic crystal. 18k
Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Oyster-Date Precision Two Tone Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Date Precision wristwatch with textured bezel and Roman numeral hour markers and
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1945 Rolex Precision Ref. 4360- White Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
the subtle elegance of early Rolex dress watches. Specifications: Brand: Rolex Model: Precision
Stainless Steel
Rolex “UFO” Case Design Precision #9083 Circa 1954
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This is a rare and incredibly cool vintage Rolex, made circa 1954. A manual wind “Precision” ref
Stainless Steel
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
Steel
Stainless Steel Precision 1950's Ref. 3265 Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Stainless Steel Precision 1950's Ref. 3265 Rolex
Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady's Stainless Steel Precision Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
. The watch is in excellent condition with the Rolex crown and numbers clearly visible on the case back
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Precision 9ct Coin Edged Honeycomb Dial
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare vintage Rolex Precision in 9 carat yellow gold. Features a rare silver honeycomb dial with
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Precision Dress Wristwatch Ref 4498
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A handsome vintage dress watch- uncommon to find in stainless steel and even more so in an
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Precision 1964 Riveted Bracelet NOS Mint Unworn
By Rolex
Located in Dearborn, MI
Rolex Wrist Watch Rolex Precision 6694 Serial Number 1028567 Stainless Steel Riveted Bracelet
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Precision Wristwatch Ref 6466
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic movement with date, acrylic crystal. Stainless steel case with smooth bezel, 30mm diameter. Silvered dial with baton markers. Stainless steel Oyster bracelet. Circa 1960s, ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Chameleon 2027 Precision Fluted 18k White Gold 1970s
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Chameleon Precision 2027 Fluted 18k White Gold 1970s SKU: 1777 A rare and refined
Rolex Steel Precision Wristwatch with Honeycomb Dial Ref 9083
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rolex rare stainless steel Ref. 9083 Precision wristwatch with original integral bracelet. Circa
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Precision Black Dial Manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / 6694Wristwatch METAL
Vintage Rolex Oyster Date Precision Ref 6694, Excellent Condition
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage manually wound Rolex Oyster Date Precision , reference 6694, is presented in excellent
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Large Pink Gold Precision Wristwatch with Unusual Dial
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Unusual and sleek vintage Rolex with rare mirror dial. The watch is a manual wind. The rose gold
18k Gold
Vintage 1952 Rolex Precision 18KT Yellow Gold Ref. 8790
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
C. 1952 This elegant timepiece is crafted in 18K yellow gold by Rolex. It features a square dial
18k Gold
Rolex Precision Stainless Steel Luminous Roman Dial Ref 4061
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This special luminous Roman dial (it no longer glows) was typically offered on important Rolex
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Royal Precision Reference 6426, Excellent Condition
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
. We have fitted a quality leather strap and tang buckle. We date our Rolex 6426 to 1961 as it bears a
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Date Precision Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Signed manual wind calibre 1225. Ice blue dial with batons hour markers, date aperture to three. Fitted to a signed stainless steel Oyster bracelet with Oysterclasp. 34mm
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Mechanical Wind Precision Wristwatch Ref 3951809
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref COM775 Model Number 3951809 Condition 9 - Excellent condition Gender Unisex Age 1970's Case Diameter 34 mm Case Size 34mm Box & Papers Box Only Movement Mechanical W...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Precision 9ct Yellow Gold Manual Wind 1960s Serviced
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
vintage 1960s Rolex Precision in 9ct yellow gold, this classic dress watch showcases timeless elegance
Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel UFO Case Design Precision Wristwatch Ref 9083
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This is a rare and incredibly cool vintage Rolex, made circa 1954. A manual wind “Precision” ref
Stainless 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 Mini Chameleon 2000 Precision 18k YG Fluted Case 1966
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Mini Chameleon 2000 Precision – 18k Yellow Gold Fluted Case – 1966 SKU 1926 Available
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Precision Veriflat Manual Wristwatch Ref 6512
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Precision Veriflat Vintage Gents Wristwatch, silvered dial with applied
18k Gold
Rolex Air-King Precision Gents Stainless Steel Black Dial 14200
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 34 mm Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision Gents Wristwatch, black dial with
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Black Dial Precision Wristwatch Ref 6426
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Rolex. A stainless steel water-resistant wristwatch with sweep center seconds and black dial
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Speedking Precision Wristwatch Ref 4220, 1946
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
with a stainless steel Rolex buckle. Case : Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and
Stainless Steel
Rolex Air-King 5500 Super Precision – 1964 – RAF Provenance – Full Set
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This remarkable Rolex Air-King 5500 Super Precision isn’t just a vintage watch – it’s a time
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oversized Precision Bull's Eye Dial Wristwatch Ref 8029
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Beautiful, large and rare Rolex Precision (manual wind) ref. #8029 in stainless steel with a
Stainless Steel
Rolex Precision Vintage Dresswatch, H/M 9K Yellow Gold, c 1948
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and rare Rolex Precision features a hallmarked 9k yellow gold case (30mm exc crown
Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies Tricolor Gold Precision Manual Wind Bracelet Wristwatch, circa 1950
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Precision Rare & Unusual Ladies Retro Deco Bracelet Style 18k green and rose Gold
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Precision Rare Retro Manual Wind Bracelet Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Precision Rare & Unusual Ladies Retro Deco Bracelet Style 18k green and rose Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King Automatic, 1970s Vintage RJC190
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's all-stainless steel Rolex Oyster Precision Air-King Ref.5500 automatic, c.1978
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
Stainless Steel
Midsize Rolex OysterDate Precision 6466 30mm Manual Wind 1960s Swiss RA417B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charming classic, Midsize Rolex ref.6466 Oysterdate Precision manual wind dress watch, c.1962, in
Stainless Steel
Midsize Rolex OysterDate Precision 6466 30mm Manual Wind 1960s Vintage RA417
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Midsize Rolex ref.6466 Oysterdate Precision manual wind dress watch, c.1962, in
Midsize Rolex OysterDate Precision 6466 30mm 1960s Manual Wind Swiss RA417B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charming classic, Midsize Rolex ref.6466 Oysterdate Precision manual wind dress watch, c.1962, in
Stainless Steel
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 Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Oyster Date Precision, Ref 6694, Circa 1977 'New Strap'
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Rolex Oyster Date Precision features a stainless steel 34mm case with clean original
Rolex 1950s Yellow Gold Honeycomb Precision Tear Drop Lugs Wristwatch 4514
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
smooth 18k yellow gold bezel, a brand new black leather strap with a gold plated pin buckle (not by Rolex
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Precision Ladies Vintage Wristwatch 9k Gold Mechanical 2Yr Wty 1930s-1940s
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
This is an authentic Rolex wristwatch. The watch has been professionally serviced and comes with a
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies Tri-Color Gold Precision Manual Wind Bracelet Wristwatch, circa 1950
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Precision Rare & Unusual Ladies Retro Deco Bracelet Style 18k green and rose Gold
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
ROLEX Oversized Rose Gold Precision Wristwatch with Stylized Case and Rare Dial
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rolex Oversized Rose Gold Precision Wristwatch with Stylized Case and Rare Dial
18k Gold
Mens Rolex Ref 5500 Oyster Precision Air King Automatic 1960s Swiss RJC191S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, some stretch due to age, measures 19cm with the watch. A timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Precision
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 Swiss RA447
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oysterdate Precision, Ref.6694
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 Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 34mm Manual Wind 1970s Vintage RA413B
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 1970s Vintage RA413
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic icon, 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 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 RA450B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, Men's Rolex ref.6694 Oysterdate Precision, hand-wind dress watch, c.1964, in
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.
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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.