Rolex Prince "Railway" Chronometer Watch 9K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare Rolex Prince "Railway" watch. This model was given this name due to the fact that
Yellow Gold
Rolex Prince 1490 9k Yellow and White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage 9k yellow and white gold Rolex Prince ref: 1490, another fine example of a rare Rolex
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rare Art Deco 1938 Rolex Prince 9K Solid Gold Watch Vintage
By Rolex
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Beautiful Art Deco period solid gold Rolex Prince watch from 1938. The Prince style watch
Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex 9Kt Solid Gold Two Tone Prince with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing 1938
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince / Reference 971 METAL / MATERIAL
Gold
Rolex 9Ct. Prince in Nearly New Condition Silver Enamel Dial from 1935 or 36
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince Model METAL / MATERIAL: 9KT Yellow
Vintage Rolex Prince Observatory Doctor's Stainless Steel Watch, 1930s
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1930's Vintage Rolex Prince Observatory Steel Doctor's watch with Two Tone Silver and Gray Dial
Unavailable
H 0.44 in W 0.75 in L 1.78 in
ROLEX REF. 3361, PRINCE AERODYNAMIC, Art Deco REF. 3361, 18K PINK GOLD
By Rolex
Located in Santa Monica, CA
ROLEX REF. 3361, PRINCE AERODYNAMIC, 18K PINK GOLD A fine, rare and elegant manual-winding, 18K
Gold, 18k Gold
ROLEX 1930's Prince sold by Bucherer w/ Rare Black Dial
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A very rare stainless steel Prince from 1930, originally sold by Bucherer. The dial on this
Stainless Steel
1930's 18K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel Prince by Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18K Roese Gold & Stainless Steel Prince by Rolex - Excellent condition, Rare Model Rolex, Desirable
Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Rolex Prince Imperial Observatory Quality Bi-Colour Gold Dress Pocket Watch 1930
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex Prince Imperial 9ct Bi-Colour Gold Keyless Lever Dress Pocket Watch with Glasgow import
Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow and White Gold Prince Doctor's Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An excellent example of the historic 1930s Prince "Doctor's Watch", the first rectangular timepiece
Rolex Nickel Sporting Prince Chronometer Travel Clock
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Nickel Sporting Prince Chronometer Travel Clock 1561, silvered dial with index batons and arabic
Other
Rolex Gold Jump Hour Railway Prince Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
warranty. N.B. This is a fine and early example of the Rolex Jump Hour Railway Prince. This watch is real
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Prince Railway Manual Wristwatch Ref L 862
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Prince Railway Ref L 862 Men's Watch - Manual winding. Gold case ( 20 mm x 37 m ). White dial
ROLEX Yellow Gold Prince Doctor's Watch circa 1930s
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Rolex Prince chronometer, Ref. 1490, doctor's wristwatch, 18k yellow gold flared case, 18-jewel
18k Gold
Rolex Ghisò Prince Imperial Rare Art Deco Pocket Watch ca.1930's/40's
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
numerals above the subseconds dial. Pre-owned, vintage, ca. 1930's-40's. Retailed by high-end jeweler
Stainless Steel
Rolex Nickel Sporting Prince Chronometer Vintage Travel Clock 1561
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Nickel Sporting Prince Chronometer Travel Clock 1561, silvered dial with index batons and arabic
Other
1930 Gruen Vintage Techni - Quadron (Rolex Prince) Watch, 14K Gold-Filled
By Gruen
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. 1930 GRUEN Vintage Techni - Quadron (Rolex Prince) Watch, 14K Gold-Filled
Gold-filled
Rolex Nickel Prince Drs. Watch 1930s with Silver Dial by Stern Freres
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince / Drs. Model METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Prince Drs. Duo Dial 1930s Wristwatch Gold Filled and Steel Case
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Rolex prince Drs. Duo Dial Wrist Watch, 47 X 20 M.M. Signed Rolex Gold Filled curved
Gold-filled, Steel
Rolex 9CT Solid Gold Prince Model Watch with Rare H Birks & Sons Dial circa 1938
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince Model / Drs. Watch METAL / MATERIAL
Gold
Rolex 18K. Two-Tone Striped Prince with Original Kiln Fired Print Dial from 1935
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince / Flared Lug METAL / MATERIAL: 18k
ROLEX Sterling Silver Prince Brancard Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Verona, IT
Rectangular sterling silver Rolex Prince Brancard, Ref.971U, produced in the 1930's. Two-tone
Sterling Silver
Rolex Prince Yellow and White gold striped Branchard Wristwatch ref 1490
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Prince 9K Yellow and White Gold Striped Branchard ref 1490 circa 1930s. 23 X 44mm case, rare
9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex SS Prince Brancard Flared Case Model ref# 1490 c.1930's
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Prince Brancard flared case model ref 1490 circa 1930's with beautiful original 2 tone
Stainless Steel
Rolex Prince Brancard, Art Deco, Silver, 1930
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A very rare, fine and well-preserved Art Deco vintage wristwatch in silver by Rolex made in 1930
Silver
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.34 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6634 34mm Gold Capped Mens 1950s Automatic Original RA673
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6634 "Golden Egg" gold-capped automatic, c.1959, all original, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker....
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Façade 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Watch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Façade 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Watch - Quartz. 18K Yellow Gold (22 mm x 33 mm) with red cabochin rubies on bezel. White dial with Arabic numerals. Wrist size 6.75 ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,850Sale Price|50% Off
ICA 18K White Gold 0.71ct Oval Vivid Green Tsavorite & 0.38ct Diamond Halo Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A luminous celebration of rare color and refined craftsmanship, this halo-set cocktail ring showcases a vivid 0.71ct oval-cut Tsavorite garnet, certified untreated by the ICA GemLab....
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Cellini Watch 1970s with Original Champagne Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cellini / Reference 4082 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm "Lug Tip to Lug...
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Bracelet and Rare Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1969 / 70 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41m...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Glossy Gilt Explorer Dial 5513 Steel Automatic Watch, 1964
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 5513 Year: 1964 Serial number: 11xxxxx Reference: C03610 Many have seen Rolex signature design the 3,6,9 known to be the explorer dial as it is frequentl...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Paris Rivoli 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Lugs & Deployment Buckle Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Paris Rivoli ladies watch. 24MM 18K yellow gold case size with factory lugs diamond. Silver dial with blue hands and black Roman numeral hour marker. 18K yellow gold case bac...
18k Gold
Waltham 14k Yellow Gold Hunters Cased Pocket Watch Circa 1900 Hand Engraved
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1900 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 45mm Diameter MOV...
Yellow Gold
Omega 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Dress Wrist Watch with Box
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Bold, all in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, this sleek Omega Men's Dress Wrist Watch evokes the revered elegance and style of its era. Circa mid 1960's, this retro Omega beauty has an Swiss a...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tissot Montre Mecanique Acier 1990s Lady Manual Winding Steel Swiss Made Watch
By Tissot
Located in PARIS, FR
Tissot women's watch, circa 1990, hand-wound, steel case, silver-colored dial with stick indexes, silver-plated, articulated link bracelet, folding clasp. Total length of the watch w...
Steel
$21,500
H 1.18 in W 1.22 in Dm 9 in L 9 in
CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An automatique Ceinture large wrist-watch designed by Cartier. This is the rare large model of the Ceinture automatique wristwatch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of C...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Style / Reference 3490-2 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 26mm X 26mm ...
18k Gold
Rolex Steel Early Speedking with Original Dial from 1941 or 1942
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Speedking / Reference 3373 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 36mm X Diameter 30mm CIRCA / YEAR: 1941 / 1942...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rare Day-Date Octopus Diamond Set 18048
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A yellow gold 36mm rare vintage Day-Date Octopus by Rolex. Features a champagne dial set with 2 baguette cut and 8 round brilliant cut diamond hour markers. Complementing the dial is...
Diamond, 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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