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Rolex Ref 1505

Vintage 1978 Rolex Date Men's Watch JB Champion Rolex Bracelet Ref 1505
Vintage 1978 Rolex Date Men's Watch JB Champion Rolex Bracelet Ref 1505

Vintage 1978 Rolex Date Men's Watch JB Champion Rolex Bracelet Ref 1505

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

A classic example of late-1970s Rolex design, this Rolex Date Ref. 1505 embodies understated luxury

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Rolex Ladies Stainless Steel Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1505
Rolex Ladies Stainless Steel Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1505

Rolex Ladies Stainless Steel Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1505

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

The Rolex Date Model 6917 pre-owned ladies automatic wrist watch. Rich gray dial with polished hour

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Ref 1505 Oyster Perpetual Date 14k Gold SS Automatic 1970s RA165
Mens Rolex Ref 1505 Oyster Perpetual Date 14k Gold SS Automatic 1970s RA165

Mens Rolex Ref 1505 Oyster Perpetual Date 14k Gold SS Automatic 1970s RA165

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster Perpetual Date, Ref.1505 COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Ref  1505 Oyster Perpetual Date 14k Gold ss Automatic 1970s RA165B
Mens Rolex Ref  1505 Oyster Perpetual Date 14k Gold ss Automatic 1970s RA165B

Mens Rolex Ref 1505 Oyster Perpetual Date 14k Gold ss Automatic 1970s RA165B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

: Rolex MODEL : Oyster Perpetual Date, Ref.1505 COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE : Switzerland YEAR OF

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Date Wristwatch Ref 1505 circa 1970s
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Date Wristwatch Ref 1505 circa 1970s

Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Date Wristwatch Ref 1505 circa 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A special twist on classic Rolex style, the Rolex Date wristwatch offers a slightly modest 34mm

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Date Wristwatch Ref 1505 circa 1970s
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Date Wristwatch Ref 1505 circa 1970s

Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Date Wristwatch Ref 1505 circa 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A special twist on classic Rolex style, the Rolex Date wristwatch offers a slightly modest 34mm

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel, 14k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Steel Date Wristwatch Ref 1505
Rolex Yellow Gold Steel Date Wristwatch Ref 1505

Rolex Yellow Gold Steel Date Wristwatch Ref 1505

By Rolex

Located in Stamford, CT

1977 original Rolex 1505, 14k yellow gold and steel wristwatch. Original white dial with roman

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

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Mens Rolex Oyster Date 1505 1970s 18k Gold SS Automatic w Papers RJC168b
Mens Rolex Oyster Date 1505 1970s 18k Gold SS Automatic w Papers RJC168b

Mens Rolex Oyster Date 1505 1970s 18k Gold SS Automatic w Papers RJC168b

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex MODEL : Oyster Perpetual Date, Ref.1505 COUNTRY OF

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

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Materials

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in Coral Gables, FL

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By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

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Materials

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By Rolex

Located in London, GB

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Materials

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Located in London, GB

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Category

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Materials

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Located in New York, NY

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Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

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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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

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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