Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 c. 1971
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is an exceptional example of a Rolex Submariner date reference 1680 with Submariner written in
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 c. 1971
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is an exceptional example of a Rolex Submariner date reference 1680 with Submariner written in
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Double Red Sea-Dweller Wristwatch Ref 1665
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The Rolex Sea-Dweller wristwatch, Ref. 1665, was made between 1967 and 1977 and there are many
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel "Red" Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is an early example of a Rolex Submariner Date reference 1680 with submariner written in red
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Double Red Sea-Dweller Wristwatch Ref 1665
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is an amazing, complete set Rolex Double Red Sea-Dweller, Ref. 1665 from 1977. The dial on
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Double Red Sea-Dweller Wristwatch Ref 1665
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Double Red Sea-Dweller Reference 1665 with a 3.5 million serial number. The watch was owned by a nuclear
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Double Red Sea-Dweller Wristwatch Ref 1665 circa 1977
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex stainless steel Double Red Sea-Dweller Submariner 2000 wristwatch, with manual in Italian
Stainless Steel
Rolex Chronograph ref #6034
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
with sunken gilt diamond markers. I consider this the Paul Newman of the Rolex chronographs due to red
Rolex Red Submariner 1680 Mark IV Vintage Black Dial Men's Watch, 1968
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Red Submariner 1680 Mark IV Vintage Black Dial Men's Watch 40mm 1968
Sold|$11,950
Rolex RED Submariner ref 1680 1973
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Submariner w/ date ref # 1680 40mm diameter case serial # 3.0 million circa 1973
Rolex stainless Steel "Red" Submariner wristwatch ref 1680
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 1970s Rolex "Red" Submariner, ref. 1680 is a wonderful example of this model in original
Steel
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. Featuring a 40mm
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel "Red” Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 1971
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Extremely popular Rolex “Red” Submariner ref 1680 serial # 2.7 million circa 1971. The “Red
Stainless Steel
Sold|$93,220
Rolex Daytona "Big Red" 37mm 6265
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
This rare Rolex Daytona "Big Red" in stainless steel, model 6265, was produced in 1979 and features
Stainless Steel
Sold|$10,350
Rolex Submariner "red" ref. 1680 c. 1975
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Submariner ref # 1680 serial # 3.9 million circa 1975 original matte black dial
Stainless Steel
Rolex stainless steel Red Submariner automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
An automatic, stainless steel, Rolex Submariner with date.This watch could be considered the most
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Coral Red Dial Ref. 124300
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Rolex Model Name: Oyster Perpetual Model Number: 124300 Movement: Automatic Case Size
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Red Submariner, Ref. 1680, serial 3.8 million, circa 1974. Great looking
Stainless Steel
Rolex Double Red Sea Dweller Stainless Steel 1665
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5882 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Double Red Sea-Dweller Model Ref: 1665 Age: Circa 1978 Gender
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch ref 1680
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel RED Submariner ref 1680, serial number 3.2 million circa 1973. 40mm diameter
Stainless Steel
Rolex Sea Dweller Double Red Stainless Steel 1665
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5404 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Sea-Dweller Model Ref: 1665 Age: Circa 1972 Gender: Unisex
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch circa 1970
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Submariner wristwatch, Ref. 1680, serial number 2.7 million, circa 1970
Stainless Steel
Rolex "Double Red" Sea-Dweller ref# 1665 circa 1978
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Double Red Seadweller ref 1665, late production model 5.2 million circa 1978 in
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Double Red Seadweller ref 1665 circa 1978
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Double Red Seadweller ref 1665, late production model 5.2 million circa 1978 in
Stainless Steel
Rolex Day-Date 118209, Red Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Day-Date Reference #: 118209. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch White Gold Red 36 MM. Verified
Rolex Steel RED Submariner ref 1680 serial c.1970
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel RED Submariner ref 1680 serial # 2.6 million circa 1970 with original matte
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Big Red Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6265
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel “Big Red” Daytona ref 6265 circa 1979. 36mm diameter Oyster case with screw
Stainless Steel
Rolex Double Red Seadweller Wristwatch Ref 1665 circa 1975
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Double Red Seadweller wristwatch, Ref. 1665, case serial number 4.1 million, circa 1975
Rolex Oyster Cosmograph "Big Red" Daytona 6263/0 1978
By Rolex
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
This is a Rare Vintage Stainless Steel Rolex Oyster Cosmograph 36mm Daytona Timepiece, Ref. 6263/0
Stainless Steel
Sold|$29,500
Rolex SS Double Red Seadweller ref# 1665 c. 1972
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Double Red Seadweller ref # 1665 serial # 3.118 million circa 1972 with magnificent
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel 'Big Red' Daytona Wristwatch, circa 1979
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Daytona ref 6265 serial # 6.2 million circa 1979. Beautiful condition original silver
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Coral Red Automatic Watch Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
circumference: 6.0" Designer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Coral Red Automatic Watch Stainless Steel 36 Item
Rolex SS "Double Red" Seadweller ref# 1665 circa 1973
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS "Double Red" Seadweller ref # 1665 serial #3.7 million circa 1973 with magnificent
Stainless Steel
Rolex Sea Dweller Double Red Stainless Steel 1665 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5882 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Sea-Dweller Model Ref: 1665 Age: Circa 1978 Gender: Mens
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona "Big Red" Wristwatch Ref 6263
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Over the past 50 years the Rolex Daytona has solidified its place in history as one of the most
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Big Red Cosmograph Stainless Steel 6263 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W6021 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Daytona Model Ref: 6263 Age: Circa 1985 Gender: Mens Complete
Stainless Steel
1972 Rolex Submariner Single Red Stainless Steel 1680 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
age. The Rolex 1680 is the last in its class of what we might class as really old vintage Submariners
Stainless Steel
1973 Rolex Submariner Single Red Stainless Steel 1680 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
their nickname as the “Red Depth”. This version of the Rolex Submariner 1680 “Single Red” is no
Stainless Steel
Rolex President Yellow Gold Red Vignette Diamond Ladies Watch 69138
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex President Yellow Gold Red Vignette Diamond Ladies Watch 69138. Officially certified
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. Officially certified chronometer automatic
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Red Grape Dial Steel Mens Watch 116000
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Red Grape Dial Steel Mens Watch 116000. Officially certified chronometer
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Red Grape Dial Steel Mens Watch 116000
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Red Grape Dial Steel Mens Watch 116000. Officially certified chronometer
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Red Grape Dial Steel Mens Watch 114300
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Red Grape Dial Steel Mens Watch 114300. Officially certified chronometer
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Red Grape Dial Steel Mens Watch 114300
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Red Grape Dial Steel Mens Watch 114300. Officially certified chronometer
Steel
Rolex Submariner ref 1680 RED Submariner 2.6 million circa 1973
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Submariner ref 1680 RED Submariner 2.6 million circa 1973. Original matte black dial
Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1972
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel red Submariner wristwatch, serial number 2.8 million, circa 1972. 39mm
Stainless Steel
Rolex Sea-Dweller "Red" PVD/DLC Steel Ceramic Watch 126600
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Sea-Dweller Reference #:126600. Rolex Sea-Dweller "Red" Black PVD Steel 43mm stainless steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust Red Ovettone Reference 6305-1 Watch, 1954
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1954 Vintage Rolex Early Rare Red Datejust Ovettone Ref. 6305-1 with Alternating Red and Black
Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1974
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Magnificent example! Rolex stainless steel Submariner wristwatch, Ref 1680, with red lettering
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref. 1680 circa 1970
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Red Submariner wristwatch, Ref. 1680, serial number 2.3 million, circa 1970
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1970
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Submariner wristwatch, Ref. 1680, serial number 2.5 million, circa 1970. 40mm
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona "Big Red" Wristwatch Ref 6263 1980
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Rolex Style Number: 6263 Also Called: Big Red Series: Daytona Gender: Men's Case
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Chronometer Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1680
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Submariner Ref. 1680 Rare red Submariner CASE screwed case, steel, acrylic glass, rotating
Vintage Rolex Date Automatic Watch with Custom Red Dial, 1964
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1964 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 1501 Stainless Steel watch with Machine Bezel with
Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1970
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Red Submariner, Ref. 1680, serial number 2.5 million, circa 1970. 40mm case
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1974
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel red Submariner wristwatch, ref. 1680, serial no. 3.8million, circa 1974. 40mm
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680 circa 1973
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Red Submariner wristwatch, Ref. 1680, serial number 3.7 million, circa 1973
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona "Big Red" Cosmograph Wristwatch Ref 6263
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This silvered dial Rolex "Big Red" Daytona ref. 6263 is a fantastic example of sharp looking
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.
The black-and-white Rolex Daytona is arguably the most famous panda-style watch.
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.