1990 Rolex Day-Date President 18248 18K Yellow Gold Watch 36mm Box #23235
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1990 Rolex Day-Date President Watch Model: 18248 Serial: E840743 This classic Rolex Day-Date
1990s Contemporary Wrist Watches
18k Gold
1990 Rolex Day-Date President 18248 18K Yellow Gold Watch 36mm Box #23235
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1990 Rolex Day-Date President Watch Model: 18248 Serial: E840743 This classic Rolex Day-Date
18k Gold
Rolex 69178 Ladies President Datejust Diamond String Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69178 Serial: E312*** Year: 1990 Model: Ladies President Case
Rolex 69258 Ladies President Diamond Dial Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69258 Serial: E530*** Year: 1990 Model: Ladies President Case Material: 18K
Rolex Ladies President 69158 Factory Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel & Lugs 18K Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69158 Serial: E443*** Year: 1990 Model: Ladies President Crown Collection Case
18k Gold
Rolex Ladies President 69158 Factory Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel & Lugs 18K Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69158 Serial: E443*** Year: 1990 Model: Ladies President Crown Collection Case
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Ladies President Datejust 79178 Cream Dial 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 79178 Serial: A113*** Year: 1999 Model: Ladies President Datejust Case
Yellow Gold
Rolex 18 Karat Gold With Diamond Bezel President circa 1996 with Original Box
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: President / Reference 18236 METAL
18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date President 18346 Platinum Diamond Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date President 18346 Platinum Diamond Men's Watch. 36mm platinum case with platinum
Rolex Datejust President 69178 Ladies Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust President 69178 Ladies Watch. 26mm 18k Yellow gold case. Yellow Gold fluted bezel
Rolex Day-Date President 18238 Ferrite Diamond Dial Men's Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date President 18238 Diamond Dial Men's Watch. 36mm 18k yellow gold case with gold fluted
Rolex Day-Date President 18238 Diamond Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date President 18238 Diamond Dial Men's Watch. 36mm 18k yellow gold case with gold fluted
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date President 18238 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date President 18238 Men's Watch 36mm 18k Yellow gold case. Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President Jubilee Diamond Dial Wristwatch Ref 18238
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Rolex 18K Yellow Gold President Bracelet - Rolex Folding Hidden Crownclasp. BRACELET LENGTH : Will fit
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date President 18239 White Gold Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date 18239 Men's Watch. 36mm 18K White Gold case. White Gold fluted bezel. Grey dial
Unavailable
W 0.63 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.23 in L 6.62 in
Rolex Datejust 68278 Factory Diamond Dial President 18K Gold Midsize Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust 68278 Factory Diamond Dial President 18K Gold Midsize Watch 31mm
18k Gold
Unavailable
W 0.52 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in L 6.01 in
Rolex President 69179 Automatic 18k Solid White Gold Watch Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex President 69179 Automatic 18k Solid White Gold Watch Diamond Bezel 26mm
White Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Black Onyx Dial President Wristwatch, 1990s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rare Smooth Bezel Reference From 1990's 18K Yellow Gold Case 36mm in size Features Rolex Automatic
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Black Onyx Dial President Wristwatch, 1990s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rare Smooth Bezel Reference From 1990's 18K Yellow Gold Case 36mm in size Features Rolex Automatic
18k Gold
Unavailable
Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Black Onyx Serti Dial President Watch, Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential Watch with Factory Bark Finish Rare Factory Rolex Black
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Black Onyx Serti Dial President Watch, Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date Presidential Watch with Factory Bark Finish Rare Factory Rolex Black
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
New Old Stock Lady Rolex President Ref 79179 18 Karat White Gold, circa 1999
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A beautiful Lady President Rolex in 18K white gold, ref 79174 serial #A circa 1999. Featuring a
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold President Day-Date Oyster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18238
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Model 18238 Pre Owned Mens Automatic wrist watch. Rolex Full Pave Diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex President Yellow Gold Ladies Estate Watch - 69178
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
is Circa 1990. Rolex President Yellow Gold Ladies Estate Watch. 26mm Case. 18kt. yellow gold
Yellow Gold
Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Rolex President Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite ladies' 18K yellow gold Rolex President wristwatch combines timeless elegance with
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Tridor Gold President Day-Date Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Tridor rose, white and yellow gold Day-Date President wristwatch, Ref. 18239, with automatic
Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day Date President Bracelet Wristwatch, circa 1995
By Rolex
Located in Princeton, NJ
18 karat yellow gold Rolex day date. This watch has a president bracelet. 36 millimeter. Model
18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date President 18346 Platinum Diamond Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Day-Date President 18346 Platinum Diamond Men's Watch. 36mm platinum case with platinum
Platinum
Rolex President Datejust in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Silver Dial
By Rolex
Located in Lucerne, CH
Rolex Datejust is considered as a perfect example of Swiss precision that comes together with a
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Diamond President Datejust Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Specifications Movement: Automatic Case: 18k Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 26mm Dial: Champagne Bracelet: 18k Yellow Gold Strap Length: Adjustable up to 18cm Strap Width: A...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Lady's White Gold and Diamond Datejust President Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Lady's Rolex Datejust President 18k white gold and diamond wristwatch, Ref. 69159, with automatic
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Ladies President Datejust 69285 Original Diamond Bezel 18 Karat Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69258 Serial: L845*** Model: Ladies President Case: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President Wristwatch Ref 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
. Black dial with gold Roman numerals. 18k yellow gold President bracelet. Pre-owned with Rolex box and
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President Wristwatch Ref 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
. Cream-colored pyramid dial with gold Roman numerals. 18k yellow gold hidden-clasp President bracelet
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President Ref 18078 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Very Rare Factory Original Rolex Bloodstone Dial, Bark Finish Day-Date President Wristwatch, Ref
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President Wristwatch Ref 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
. Champagne tapestry dial. Pre-owned with Rolex box and book.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex yellow gold President Day-Date automatic Wristwatch ref 118348
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Watch 118348 - Men's automatic wristwatch. 18k yellow gold case with
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President Wristwatch with Blue Dial
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
bezel, 36mm diameter. Blue dial with baton markers. 18k yellow gold President hidden-clasp bracelet. Pre
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex President Datejust 26mm 18K Gold Emerald & Diamond Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex President Datejust 26mm Ladies Ref. 69178 Diamond and Emerald Bezel and Dial 18K Yellow Gold
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 18K Gold Champagne Diamond Dial President Ladies Watch 69178G
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
presentation box and authenticity card. Covered by a one-year Chronostore warranty. Details: Brand Rolex
Rolex Ladies Crown Collection 69238 President Datejust Watch - 18K Gold, Diamond
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
with a 5.0 star rating. ROLEX Ladies Crown Collection 69238 President Datejust Watch - 18K Gold
18k Gold
Rolex Day Date 18238 President Diamond Dial Men's Watch Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Day Date 18238 men's watch. 36MM 18K yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel
Rolex Day-Date 36 President Original Diamond Dial Custom Bezel
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Day-Date 36 REFRENCE: 18238 SIZE: 36mm CASE: 18k Yellow Gold DIAL: Champagne
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President Wristwatch with After-Market Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex 18k yellow gold and diamond Day-Date President wristwatch, Ref. 18238, with automatic
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President Wristwatch with Champagne Tapestry Dial
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
-clasp President bracelet. Pre-owned with Rolex box and papers, circa 1990s
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Men's Rolex President Day-Date 18 Karat Yellow Gold Champagne Dial 18238
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Men's Rolex President Day-Date 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial 18238 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels
Rolex President Day-Date 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Mens Watch 18238
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex President Day-Date 36mm 18K Yellow Gold Champagne factory Diamond Dial Men's Watch 18238
Rolex Ladies Datejust President 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond 69178
By Rolex
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this 1991 Rolex 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Ladies Datejust President 69178
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies President 18 Karat Yellow Gold Datejust 69178 Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69178 Serial: W515*** Model: Ladies President Datejust Case: 18K Yellow Gold
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex President DateJust Ladies 18 Karat Gold Diamond Black Dial Jubilee 69178
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
The yellow gold and diamond Rolex Lady-Datejust 69178 is a truly magnificent timepiece. Yellow gold
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Lady President Wristwatch with Original Patina circa 1990s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This watch offers the most popular combination of the favored 31mm case size, in 18k yellow gold and with a monochromatic dial. The patina that has developed from lack of wear is str...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex President Datejust 18k Gold Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 79178 Box/Papers
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex President Datejust 18k gold ladies wrist watch. Reference 79178. 26mm case diamond
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.03 in W 0.4 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Lady President 26mm 18k White Gold Silver Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 69069
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Lady President 69069 Model Number: 69069 Type and Style: Type: Wristwatch
Stainless Steel
Rolex 18 Karat Day-Date President with Factory Diamond Dial Watch Ref. 18238
By Rolex
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
,fluted bezel, scratch resistant sapphire crystal Band: 18k yellow gold Rolex President bracelet Dial
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date President 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Double-Quickset 18238
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic 3155 movement w/ double Quickset feature Function: hours, minutes, seconds, day, date Case: 36mm round 18k yellow gold case with 18k yellow gold fluted bezel, sap...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 18238 President Day Date 18K Yellow Gold Double Quickset
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18238 Double Quickset Serial: E419*** Year: 1990 Model: President Day Date
Rolex Ladies President 69178 Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69178 Serial: E193*** Year: 1990 Model: Rolex Ladies President Case Material
18k Yellow Gold Rolex President Ladys Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This classic ladies’ Rolex President wristwatch in 18K yellow gold epitomizes timeless luxury and
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex President Day Date 18238 Double Quickset 36mm Champagne Dial 18K Gold Box
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18238 Serial: E287*** Year: 1990 Model: Rolex President Day Date Case
18k Gold
Rolex yellow gold President Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch ref 18238
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Men's Rolex President - Day-Date Watch 18238 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset day/date
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex President Day Date Double Quick 18248 18 Karat Gold Box and Service Papers
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 18248 Excellent Condition Serial: L965*** Model: President Day Date Double
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold President Wristwatch Ref 69178 circa 1990s
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
bezel, 26mm diameter. Tahitian mother-of-pearl dial with gold Roman numerals. 18k yellow gold Rolex
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Ladies President 18K gold Watch with Diamonds 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust Ladies President 18K gold Watch Diamonds 26mm. This watch have an 18k gold oyster
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex President Yellow Gold Diamond Rubies Watch 69068 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
All original Pre-owned Rolex Lady President 26mm in 18K Yellow Gold, excellent conditions. 18K Gold
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Lady's yellow gold President Pin Stripe Dial Wristwatch Ref 69178
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Ladies Rolex President with gold tone pin stripe dial and Presidential band. Model 69178. Band
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity 18K Tri Color Trinity Round Dial 27mm 1990's Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in timeless elegance with the Ladies Cartier Trinity 2357, a stunning representation of our exquisite collection of pre-owned watches for sale. This watch exudes glamour and ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$202,800
H 5.9 in W 7.9 in D 3.9 in
HERMÈS Birkin Sellier 20 Havane Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
HERMÈS Birkin Sellier 20 Havane Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware The Hermès Birkin Sellier 20 in Havane matte alligator is a rare expression of refined elegance and exclusivity. T...
CHRISTIAN DIOR taupe FOX FUR Winter Coat Sz. F38 / M
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
Christian Dior coat in off-white, brown, and taupe fox fur with wide collar. Two side pockets. Opens with two hooks on the front. Lined in black silk. Has been worn and is in excelle...
Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Cartier Mid Size Wrist Watch, 30 M.M. X 6 M.M thick 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Cartier Inc. 17 jewel mechanical, Manual wind movement. Silver Satin Dial with raised Gol...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Kelly Depeches 38 Briefcase Electric Blue Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes coveted Kelly Depeches 38 briefcase. Very rare in Electric Blue. Epsom leather with Palladium hardware. Two large accordion compartments. Front wall ha...
John Galliano Pink Silk Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A spectacular John Galliano silk gown in ombre shades of pink. The bodice has spaghetti straps and gathers onto 2 angled bands crossing at the waist. It has a 2 tier skirt, the sho...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
Cartier Vintage Vendôme Quartz 30mm Vermeil WatchSwiss Made, with Box
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
A classic Cartier Vendôme reference 590003 in 30mm, Swiss made quartz movement, vermeil case (925 silver gold-plated). The watch comes with its box, no papers. Elegant and timeless p...
Vermeil
Rolex Datejust 79173 Blue Dial Jubilee Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Datejust 79173 is an elegant ladies' watch featuring a 26mm stainless steel case with an 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. Its blue dial boasts gold hands, index hour markers, and ...
Steel
$107,667
H 0.28 in Dm 0.61 in
Vintage Platinum Audemars Piguet Haute Joaillerie Diamond Tennis Bracelet Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Antwerp, BE
StunningHigh Yewellery Platinum Tennis bracelet / watch Audemars Piguet. Calibre: 2426 Diamonds: The bracelet has together 16,2 carat diamonds. D color Internally Flawless Materi...
Diamond, Platinum
Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Tri-Colour Poussiere Poudre Ficelle Crocodile
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier bag featured in a rare tri-colour Porosus Crocodile. The perfect neutral palette of Poussiere, Poudre and Ficelle. No longer produced thi...
ARNOLD SCAASI signed gold plated huge pink glass cocktail ring
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed SCAASI • gold plated with glass • vintage designer ring MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 51 ❤️❤️ VINTA...
Cartier Tank Francaise Ref 1840 Large Yellow Gold Automatic Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Cartier Tank Francaise Reference 1840 Wrist Watch, 28 X 24 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece Water resistant case, Automatic Self winding movement, Sapphire Crown and Sapphire ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk animal print blouse! Features leopard, zebra, cheetah, and tiger prints throughout. Warm colors of brown, ivory, trimmed with black lace....
Hermes Cuivre Novillo Leather 30cm Birkin Bag with Goldtone Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Cuivre Novillo Leather 30cm Birkin Bag with Goldtone Hardware Made In: France Year of Production: 2019 Color: Cuivre Hardware: Goldtone hardware Materials: Novillo leather Li...
Cartier GIA Certified 13.46 Carats Oval Cut Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Cartier engagement ring, showcasing a vibrant 13.46 carats oval cut yellow diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Intense Yellow color and VS1 clarity, set on a classic four ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 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.
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.
The black-and-white Rolex Daytona is arguably the most famous panda-style watch.
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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.