Unavailable|$17,859 / item
Rolex Submariner No Date, 2022, 124060, Unworn Watch, Complete
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
, mechanical, self-winding CALIBRE: 3230, Manufacture Rolex PRECISION: -2/+2 sec/day, after casing FUNCTIONS
Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$66,552
2022 Rolex GMT-Master II 126715CHNR-0001
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
MOVEMENT Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding, GMT function CALIBRE 3285, Manufacture Rolex PRECISION -2/+2
Unavailable|$16,509 / item
Rolex Datejust Pink Roman Oyster 2022 Fluted 278274 Unworn Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
, Manufacture Rolex PRECISION: -2/+2 sec/day, after casing FUNCTIONS: Centre hour, minute and seconds hands
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$13,702 / item
Rolex Datejust, Green Slate Roman, Oyster, Fluted, 126234, Unworn Watch Complete
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
, mechanical, self-winding CALIBRE: 3235, Manufacture Rolex PRECISION: -2/+2 sec/day, after casing FUNCTIONS
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$163,607 / item
Rolex Daytona 116508 Green
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
, mechanical chronograph, selfwinding CALIBRE 4130, Manufacture Rolex PRECISION -2/+2 sec/day, after
Unavailable|$98,442
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116505
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
chronograph, self-winding CALIBRE 4130, Manufacture Rolex PRECISION -2/+2 sec/day, after casing FUNCTIONS
Unavailable|$2,749
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
Unavailable|$2,749
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
Unavailable|$9,599 / item
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 2022 Pink Dial 124200 Unworn Watch Complete
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
, mechanical, self-winding CALIBRE: 2232, Manufacture Rolex PRECISION: -2/+2 sec/day, after casing FUNCTIONS
Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$7,000
ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision
By Rolex
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Exquisite GENDER: Unisex MOVEMENT: Automatic CASE MATERIAL: Steel DIAL: 34mm DIAL COLOUR: Blue STRAP: 55mm BRACELET MATERIAL: Steel CONDITION: 10/10 MODEL NUMBER: 14000 SERIAL NU...
Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$134,491
2022 Rolex Daytona 116505
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
, self-winding CALIBRE 4130, Manufacture Rolex PRECISION -2/+2 sec/day, after casing FUNCTIONS
Unavailable|$67,869 / item
Rolex Day-Date 40 228235 Chocolate Diamond Baguette Dial
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
MOVEMENT Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding CALIBRE 3255, Manufacture Rolex PRECISION -2/+2 sec/day, after
Unavailable|$55,396 / item
Rolex Sky-Dweller White Gold Case Ivory Dial 326939
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
coating. Movement: Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding. Calibre 9001, manufacture Rolex. Precision of -2
White Gold
Unavailable|$138,650 / item
2021 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 228235 Pave
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
, Manufacture Rolex PRECISION -2/+2 sec/day, after casing FUNCTIONS Centre hour, minute and seconds hands
Unavailable|$3,629
Rolex Air King Precision 14010 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Air-King Precision 14010 Men's Watch. 34mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel engine
Unavailable|$2,749
Rolex OysterDate Precision 6694 Vintage Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Vintage Men's Watch. 34 mm stainless steel case with a smooth bezel
Unavailable|$10,537 / item
Rolex Datejust 41 White Stick Oyster Smooth 126300 Unworn Watch Mint 2018
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex PRECISION: -2/+2 sec/day, after casing FUNCTIONS: Centre hour, minute and seconds hands
Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$3,300
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King-Date Precision
By Rolex
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Marvelous GENDER: Unisex MOVEMENT: Automatic CASE MATERIAL: Steel DIAL: 34mm DIAL COLOUR: Silver STRAP: 50mm BRACELET MATERIAL: Steel CONDITION: 8/10 MODEL NUMBER: ***** SERIAL ...
Unavailable|$114,386
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Oyster 116508 Black Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
, mechanical chronograph, selfwinding CALIBRE 4130, Manufacture Rolex PRECISION -2/+2 sec/day, after
Unavailable|$51,300 / item
2021 Rolex Day-Date 228238-0006 Roman Numaral
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding CALIBRE 3255, Manufacture Rolex PRECISION -2/+2 sec/day, after casing
Unavailable|$89,422
2022 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Oyster 116508 Black Dial
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
, mechanical chronograph, selfwinding CALIBRE 4130, Manufacture Rolex PRECISION -2/+2 sec/day, after
Unavailable|$5,632
ROLEX Yellow Gold Precision Wristwatch ref.8940, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Verona, IT
Rolex 18kt yellow gold Precision wristwatch, Ref. 8940, circa 1960s. Champagne dial with yellow
18k Gold
Unavailable|$148,356 / item
2022 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116505-0014 Metorite Dial
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
CALIBRE 4130, Manufacture Rolex PRECISION -2/+2 sec/day, after casing FUNCTIONS Centre hour, minute and
Unavailable|$25,927 / item
2020 Rolex GMT-Master II 126710BLRO Pepsi
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
CALIBRE 3285, Manufacture Rolex PRECISION -2/+2 sec/day, after casing FUNCTIONS Centre hour, minute and
Unavailable|$3,959
Rolex Air King Precision 14000 Men's Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Air-King Precision 14000 Men's Watch. 34mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel smooth
Unavailable|$4,852
Vintage 1960s Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision, 1520
By Rolex
Located in Carlisle, GB
This 34mm Classic and Elegant Vintage Hand-winding watch is in Good Working order and in a well look after condition for its Age. some tiny scratches on the strap and the glass Ple...
Unavailable|$4,350
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Precision Linen Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Precision Manual Wind Watch Factory Silvered Linen Dial with Applied
Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$4,350
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Precision Linen Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Precision Manual Wind Watch Factory Silvered Linen Dial with Applied
Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$6,100
Rolex yellow Gold Stainless Steel Air King Precision Date Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King 34mm with date pre-owned wristwatch Ref # 5701N/3, silvered dial
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Men's Stainless Steel Watch Brown Tropical Dial
By Rolex
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Model: Precision (17-Jewel Hand-Winding Movement) Model #6694 Serial #8270XX Year: 1953 Movement
Stainless Steel
1960s SS Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision, 1520 Mechanical Watch
By Rolex
Located in Carlisle, GB
This 34mm Classic and Elegant Vintage Hand-winding watch is in good working condition and it is ticking and runs well. Visible signs of ageing and gentle used with light scratches on...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Precision 5059 Men's Vintage Two-Tone Watch with Patina Dial
By Rolex
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Marks, and Hands NOTE: This watch has no second hand Labeled "ROLEX / OYSTER / PRECISION" 28 mm in
Rolex Wrist Watch Perpetual Super Precision Ref. 4645 Rose Gold with Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Milan, IT
applied indexes, little seconds at 6 'o clock Movement: self winding "Super Precision" Year: 1940 circa
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$9,900
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31 Blue Dial Women’s Watch 277200-0003
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
piece is backed by Rolex’s legendary craftsmanship and precision. Ideal for those who appreciate clean
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 6556 Stainless Steel Watch, 1961
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1961 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Precision Ref. 6556 Stainless Steel watch with Collectible 'Tru
Unavailable|$31,158
Rolex GMT Master II Black Blue Batman Jubilee Mens Watch 126710 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
, GMT function CALIBRE 3285, Manufacture Rolex PRECISION -2/+2 sec/day, after casing FUNCTIONS Centre
Steel
Unavailable|$16,396
Rolex Precision Gold Wristwatch c1947
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Vintage Rolex Precision wristwatch with rare “Thunderbird” bezel dated Circa 1947. Snap back 18ct
Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,495
Rolex Precision 34.11
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This Rolex Precision 34.11 is just a few seconds out per day- incredible considering it is dated to
Vintage Rolex Precision Rolex Precision 12868
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Recently serviced in our workshop, this vintage Rolex Precision 12868 in 9ct yellow gold is working
Yellow Gold
Sold|$6,793
Vintage Rolex Precision White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A ladies Rolex Precision white gold wristwatch. Featuring a silver dial with applied hour markers
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Rolex Precision 14KT Gold Velvet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage Rolex Precision 14KT Gold Velvet Watch Marked: ROLEX S>A SWISS PLAQUE G Approximate
Gold
Vintage 1945 Rolex Precision Ref. 4360- White Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This Rolex Precision Ref. 4360, produced circa 1945, is a rare survivor from the early post-war
Stainless Steel
Sold|$6,648
Rolex Precision 12834
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM1358 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Precision Model Ref: 12834 Age: Gender: Mens Complete
Sold|$7,480
Rolex Precision 9708
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM1287 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Precision Model Ref: 9708 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With
Rolex Precision Vintage Steel California Dial Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1953 Rolex Precision Reference 6426 Wrist Watch, 35 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster Case
Steel
Rolex Precision Emerald & Diamond Bezel 18K White Gold Frosted Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Precision 18K White Gold Watch with Emerald Diamond Bezel - Integral Bracelet
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Rolex Precision 9ct Yellow Gold Manual Wind 1960s Serviced
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Vintage Rolex Precision 9ct Yellow Gold Manual Wind 1960s Serviced A beautifully preserved
Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Precision 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ref 9082
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Precision 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ref 9082 - Manual winding, acrylic crystal. 18k
Rare Vintage Rolex Precision Yellow gold Ref 9179 Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Vintage Rolex Precision Yellow gold Ref 9179 Ladies Watch - Manual winding. Precision. 18K
Sold|$3,200
Rolex Precision, circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Princeton, NJ
Brand: Rolex Model: Precision Reference: n/a Year: 1940s Material: 18kt Yellow Gold Size: Less than
18k Gold
Sold|$3,600
Rolex 'Precision', Ref. 9083
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Produced in the 1950's and 60's in stainless steel, and 18K gold.Fine center seconds, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with stainless steel integral Oyster bracelet. 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
CategoryVintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Rare & Important Rolex Precision Keyless Lever Stainless Steel Pocket Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex Precision. A Rare and Important Keyless Lever Stainless Steel Open Face Pocket Watch C1965
Stainless Steel
Rolex Precision 18K White Gold 18mm Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
18K white gold Rolex Precision Swiss made watch features an elegant, square dial encircled by a
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Precision Ladies Vintage Wristwatch 9k Gold Mechanical 2Yr Wty 1930s-1940s
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Rolex Precision Year: 1930s - 1940s Metal Content: 9k Yellow Gold Movement: Mechanical Case: 12.7mm
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Precision Ladies white 18kt. gold and steel vintage manual cocktail watch
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
ROLEX Precision Ladies white 18kt. gold and stainless steel vintage manual winding cocktail watch
Gold
1970 Rolex Precision Pre-Cellini Vintage Ladies Watch, Ref. 2611 - SS
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
1970 ROLEX PRECISION Pre-Cellini Vintage Ladies Watch, Ref. 2611 - Stainless Steel Gorgeous
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.
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.