Rolex GMT Master Stainless Steel Blue Red Bezel, Ref 1675
By Rolex
Located in Queens, NY
Rolex GMT Master Stainless Steel Blue Red Bezel, reference no. 1675 with black dial, luminous indexes, date window at 3 o'clock, powered by automatic self winding movement, calibre 1...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Custom Diamond Bezel, Red Diamond Roman Dial 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Custom Diamond Bezel, Red Diamond Roman Dial 16014 This watch is in like new condition.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Steel Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Jubilee Bracelet Watch 126710BLRO
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Pointed crown guards. Rolex logo on the crown. Stainless steel bidirectional rotating bezel with a "Pepsi" blue and red ceramic bezel insert, engraved with the 24-hour graduation.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Air King Red Vignette Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel & Lugs Steel Watch 14000
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Air King Red Vignette Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel and Lugs Steel Watch 14000
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Red Dial and Engine Turned Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 26 Steel 18K Gold Custom Red MOP Dial And Bezel Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 69173 Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Style: Casual Vintage: Yes Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland ...
18k Gold, Steel
Vintage Rolex GMT-Master 6542 "Pepsi" Red & Blue Bakelite Bezel 38mm 1957
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Vintage Rolex GMT-Master 1675 "Pepsi" Red & Blue Bakelite Bezel Stainles Steel 38mm #6542 1957 This vintage watch is in great condition and comes with a one year warranty.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel Jubilee Watch 2 Carat Diamond Bezel / Scarlet Red Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
ESR58921036-027 Additional information BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Datejust MOVEMENT: Automatic CASE: Stainless Steel CASE SIZE (WITHOUT CROWN): 26 CROWN: Screw-down BEZEL: Custom 2.0...
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Red Blue Pepsi Bezel Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal. Stainless steel case with rotating red and blue bezel (40mm diameter). Black dial with luminous-style markers. Stainless st...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Red Triangle Bezel With Gilt Dial Gents 5508 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Specifications Ref: W3012 Model: 5508 Serial: 488*** Movement: Automatic Case: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 38 mm Dial: Black Bracelet: Fabric Nato Buckle: Stainless Steel Tang B...
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master II Stainless Steel Men's Watch 16710 Blue/red Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex GMT-Master II Stainless Steel Men's Watch 16710 Blue/red Bezel - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Rolex GMT-Master Men's Stainless Steel Watch Blue and Red Bezel 16700
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel case with rotating red and blue bezel ( 40 mm). Black dial with luminous-style markers.
Rolex Submariner Date Red 1680, 40mm, stainless steel case, rotating bezel c1973
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and rare Rolex Submariner Date, reference 1680 features a 40mm stainless steel case with bi directional rotating bezel.
Rolex Datejust 16030 Stainless Steel Men’s Watch with Red Dial Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
It features a 36 mm stainless steel case, Diamond bezel 3.15ct total weight VVS -Clarity D - Color, Red Diamond Roman Dial with baton hour markers, and Caliber 3035 automatic movemen...
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Blue / Red Bezel GMT-Master Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16700
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex GMT-Master Men's Stainless Steel Watch Blue Bezel 16700 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal. Stainless steel case with rotating black (40mm diameter). B...
Rolex GMT-Master II Stainless Steel Men's Watch 16710 Red/Blue Bezel Insert
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex GMT-Master II Stainless Steel Men's Watch 16710 Red/Blue Bezel Insert - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Rolex GMT-Master II Stainless Steel Men's Watch 16710 Red/Black Coke Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex GMT-Master II Stainless Steel Men's Watch 16710 Red/Black Coke Bezel - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Rolex Datejust 16013 Two-Tone Red Diamond Dial Gold Diamonds and Rubi Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Specification: Brand: Rolex Model Name: Datejust Model Number: 16013 Year: 1998 Movement: Automatic Complications: Date Collection: Oyster Perpetual Case Material: Stainless Steel an...
Diamond, Gold
Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi Red and Blue Bezel Steel Men's Oyster Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex GMT Master II Pepsi Red and Blue Bezel Steel Men's Watch 16710.
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 Stainless Steel Red Grape Index Dial & Smooth Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Model: 116000 Dial: Factory Purple Grape Index Bezel: Stainless Steel Smooth Bracelet: Oyster Band Movement: Automatic Movement Case measurements: 36mm wide 2016 Model Comes with card
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Watch 16710 + Black Bezel Insert
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Watch 16710 + Black Bezel Insert.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master Black Red Coke Bezel Men's Watch 16700
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master Black Red Coke Bezel Mens Watch 16700.
Rolex Stainless Steel Ghost Bezel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Red Submariner Wristwatch ref 1680 serial number 2.8 million circa 1971.
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Watch 16710.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Watch 16710.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Watch 16710.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black and Red "Coke" Bezel, circa 1991
By Rolex
Located in New Orleans, LA
This highly sought after "Coke" design Rolex GMT is sold on a leather strap by Everest Bands. Circa 1991. This timepiece was recently serviced and authenticated by a Rolex Certifie...
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT Master 40mm Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16700
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master 40mm Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16700.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master 40mm Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16700
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master 40mm Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16700.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master 40mm Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16700
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master 40mm Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16700.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Men's Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710.
Rolex GMT Master 40mm Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16700
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master 40mm Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16700.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Men’s Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710.
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710.
Steel
Rolex Gmt-Master II 'Coke' Red & Black Bezel Ref. 16710 Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Description Brand: Rolex Model Name: GMT Master II “Coke” Model Number: 16710 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 40 mm Case Back: Solid Case Material: Stainless Steel Bezel: B...
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675 'Pepsi' Stainless Steel Red & Blue Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION Brand: Rolex Model Name: GMT Master Model Number: 1675 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 40 mm Case Material: Stainless Steel Dial: Black Dial/Luminous Hour Markers ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT Master Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16700 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master 40mm Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16700 Box Papers.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Watch 16710 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Black Red Coke Bezel Steel Watch 16710 Box Papers.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Pepsi Red and Blue Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Pepsi Red and Blue Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16710.
Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 126710 Unworn
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex GMT Master II Blue Red Pepsi Bezel Steel Mens Watch 126710 Unworn.
Steel
Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Dial and Custom Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel & Diamond & Sapphire Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE:...
Stainless Steel
DISCONTINUED RARE, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Coral Red Dial 124300, 41 MM
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm Coral Red Dial 124300 2021 is in overall excellent pre-owned condition. Comes with new card. Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 reference 124300 with “Cora...
Coral, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex 18Kt. Gold President with Custom Blue Diamond Marker Dial, 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: President / Reference 18000 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter...
Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King with Custom Green Dial And Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diamete...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 New Style Watch Diamond Bezel Pink Dial Jubilee Band 116234
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Rolex Series: Datejust Model: 116234 Case Diameter: 36 mm Bracelet: Jubilee band; stainless steel Bezel: Custom Diamond Set Dial: Aftermarket Carat Weight: 1.62 carats in tota...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage 1966 Steel Air-king Automatic with Sunburst Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1966 Rolex Air-King Reference 5500. 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster case. Caliber 1520 Automatic, Self winding movement, excellent Mint condition Silver Satin "Sunburst"...
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Custom Finished Powder Blue Dial, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA: 1970's DIMENSIONS: Length 39mm X Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT /...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Green Roman Dial And Diamond Bezel ca 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39m X Diameter...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Diamond Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Mens Rolex- Datejust Date: 1978 34 mm Preowned Diamond Dial Reference: 1500 18kt yellow gold and stainless steel
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Pink Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 35m...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Pink Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
$12,020
H 1.42 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold Custom Diamond Red Dial Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned good condition. Custom red dial and bezel. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. Comes without a box and pap...
Yellow Gold, Steel
2025 Rolex GMT-Master II “Sprite” 126720VTNR Stainless Steel Jubilee BNP
By Rolex
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are present this 2025 Rolex GMT-Master II “Sprite” 126720VTNR in Stainless Steel. This highly desirable left-handed model features a 40mm Oystersteel case, Rolex’s black Maxi dial...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona 18K White Gold Black Diamond Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116509
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. 2022 card. Original box and papers. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 116509 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model:...
White Gold
Rolex President 1803 Day-Date 18K Gold 36mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex President 1803 Day-Date 18k Gold Watch with Aftermarket MOP Diamond Dial. Luxury at its finest. Material: 18k Yellow Gold Model: President Day-Date Ref: 1803 Movement: Swiss ...
18k Gold
$24,999
H 1.58 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in
NEW Rolex GMT-Master II 40mm Bruce Wayne Oyster Watch 126710GRNR
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand new. Comes with the original box and papers.
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.
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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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.