Rolex Submariner Glossy Gilt Explorer Dial 5513 Steel Automatic Watch, 1964
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Case: Show sign of wear with some polish from previous; inner case back stamped 5513 III 64 Dial: Excellent Aged Condition Rare Explorer 3,6,9 Dial in super glossy condition with tw...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 W Rolex Rivet Oyster Elastic Bracelet ( 6635)
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
(without crown) Band Type : Rolex Rivet Oyster Elastic Bracelet ( 6635) Stainless steel Band Condition : In Preowned condition, With Little wear And marks Please view photos carefu...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Blue Cosmograph Ref. #6239, Circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Please see the last 2 photos. Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Rolex Daytona Cosmograph: Serial number: 1'417'XX8 Year of Production: Circa 1966 Gender: Men's Dial: Black / white C...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Original Riveted Bracelet Machined Bezel 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1007 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 39mm Length X 34mm...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rivet Oyster Bracelet, 19mm Lug Width Watch in Stainless Steel, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex rivet Oyster bracelet from the 1970s with 19mm lug width.
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Rivet Oyster Bracelet, 19mm Lug Width Watch in Stainless Steel, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex rivet Oyster bracelet from 1970 with 19mm lug width.
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex GMT-Master 1675 "Pepsi" Gilt Gloss Dial Rivet 6636 Bracelet Vintage Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex GMT Master 1675 steel case, year of production 1966, bidirectional steel bezel with Aluminium insert Pepsi colors, plastic glass with cyclops lens, rare glossy black dial with ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Date Yellow Gold Blue Dial 34mm 1503
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Fitted with a plastic crystal, a yellow gold fluted bezel, a yellow gold Rolex Oyster Rivet bracelet with a yellow gold deployant clasp featuring a raised Rolex crown.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex OP 1500 Lavender Dial Watch in Steel case, 1960-70
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference number 1500 automatic with a lavender dial (it was originally silver) on a rivet bracelet from the late 60s, early 70s.
Silver
1964 Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675 PCG “Pepsi” with Gilt Dial & Chronograph Papers
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
The bezel rotation is stiff. The Rolex riveted 7206 Oyster bracelet with 80 end links shows light wear with hardly any stretch.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 34mm 1970s Mens Automatic All Original RA772
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
On original riveted Rolex stainless steel Oyster bracelet, measures 19.5cm with the watch, in very good vintage condition.
Stainless Steel
1962 Rolex Explorer Ref. 5501 Vintage Mens Watch - Stainless Steel & 14K Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
Our photos couldn't do justice to its details. Its period correct Rolex Oyster "rivet" bracelet is just short of mint with only light signs of previous polishing and virtually no s...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ref 4444 1948 32mm Shock Resisting Oyster Royal Watch 31r31s
By Rolex
Located in Dix hills, NY
ALSO HAS THE ORINAL ROLEX PATENT CROWN. ROLEX REF. 6635 SPRUNG RIVETED BRACELET WITH 51 END PIECES.
Rolex Submariner Tropical Brown Glossy Gilt Dial 5512 Steel Automatic Watch 1960
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 5512 Year: 1960 Serial number: 55xxxx Reference: C03729; C03603 Case: Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back stamped 5512 II...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King Oyster Perpetual Vintage Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air-King Stainless Steel Watch Factory Silver T Swiss T Dial with Applied Hour Markers Stainless Steel Smooth Bezel Stainless Steel Case 34mm i...
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Stainless Steel Oyster Chronograph Pre-Daytona Ref 6234 circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, NY
Rolex stainless steel Pre-Daytona, Oyster Chronograph, Anti-Magnetic, Ref. 6234, case No. 688481, Very fine and rare tonneau, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with round c...
Rolex Midsize Datejust Ref 6627 18 Karat Rose Gold, circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Powered by caliber 1161 self winding movement with sweep seconds and date. With 18K PG riveted link Rolex bracelet with deployment clasp.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Tiffany & Co. Stainless Steel Oyster Chronometer Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
It is fitted with its original rivet bracelet. This is from a period when Tiffany was supplying Rolex watches to the New York clientele such as Andy Warhol, Bunny Mellon and Jackie...
Steel
Unavailable
Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Datejust Tiger's Eye Dial Datejust Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Datejust Watch Rare Factory Tiger's Eye Dial with Applied Rolex Logo Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Case 26mm in size Features Rolex Automati...
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
Rolex Air-King 5500 Super Precision – 1964 – RAF Provenance – Full Set
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
🕰️ Key Features: Model: Rolex Air-King Reference: 5500 Dial: “Super Precision” cream/ivory dial with gold-tone hands and hour markers Case Size: 34mm stainless steel Movement: Aut...
Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Precision 1964 Riveted Bracelet NOS Mint Unworn
By Rolex
Located in Dearborn, MI
Rolex Oysterdate Precision 1964 Riveted Bracelet NOS Mint Unworn Genuine Oysterdate Precision Rolex Wrist Watch Rolex Precision 6694 Serial Number 1028567 Stainless Steel Rivet...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Date with Original Riveted Bracelet from 1970
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster with Date / Ref. 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970 / 1971 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 42mm X 34mm MOVE...
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Thunderbird Bezel Original Riveted Bracelet and Papers
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Ref. 1007 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: 39mm X 34mm CIRCA: 1964/65 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: O...
Sold
H 1.21 in Dm 0.99 in
Vintage 1978 Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Rolex 25mm Watch Ref. 6719 w/ Rivet Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Rolex Reference / Serial #: 6719 / 5315461 Movement: Swiss Made - Automatic - Self Winding Case, Bezel & Bracelet Material: Solid 18k Gold Weight: 55 Grams Case Size (Dia...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1971
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE Signed ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DATE, REF. 1500, Case NO. 2.5XX.XXX, CIRCA 1971 Cal. 1570 nickel-finished lever movement, 26 jewels, silve...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This watch comes with its original riveted Rolex Oyster bracelet. Collectors know this is a nearly impossible bracelet to find… and this one seems to have an extra link!
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster 6282 1956 Manual Wind Full set
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
🛠️ Key Features Model: Rolex Oyster Reference: 6282 Year: 1956 (sold March '56, per original papers) Movement: Manual-wind Rolex Calibre 710 Case Size: 34mm Case Material: Stainle...
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6285
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Self-winding movement, silvered dial with natural patina, applied gold markers. Riveted Oyster bracelet. Stainless steel and 14k yellow gold Bracelet length: 7.75 inches Top t...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
1962 Rolex Explorer Ref. 5501 Vintage Mens Watch - Stainless Steel & 14K Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
Our photos couldn't do justice to its details. Its period correct Rolex Oyster "rivet" bracelet is just short of mint with only light signs of previous polishing and virtually no s...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
1973 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 1500 Vintage Mens Blue Dial Watch - SS
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
Royal blue dial Officially certified chronometer automatic movement Rolex Twinlock screw down crown Precision advancing "snap" date mechanism Acrylic crystal with 'cyclops' lens...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Datejust Wristwatch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This watch comes with its original riveted Rolex Oyster bracelet. Collectors know this is a nearly impossible bracelet to find… and this one seems to have an extra link!
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tudor Montecarlo Carlo 7149/0 Watch and Papers 1977
By Tudor
Located in London, GB
The watch operates from a manual wind movement, caliber Valjoux 234, and is water-resistant although due to its age we'd be cautious about using it in water. Fitted to a Rolex Oyste...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Original Riveted Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Uniquely this watch still has its original Rolex Riveted Oyster bracelet. Additionally, this watch comes with its original Rolex factory dial, in Silver, which can be interchanged ...
Rolex Rivet Oyster Bracelet, 19mm Lug Width Watch in Stainless Steel, 1966
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex rivet Oyster bracelet from 1966 with 19mm lug width.
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Original Dial and Riveted Bracelet, circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a unique watch by Rolex. It is fitted with a rare and exceptional Roman Numeral Dial and in addition it has its original riveted link bracelet.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Original Dial and Riveted Bracelet, circa 1969
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a unique watch by Rolex. It is fitted with a rare and exceptional Roman Numeral Dial and in addition it has its original riveted link bracelet.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Date Precision Vintage Steel Mechanical Custom Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom Navy Blue Dial with raised markers, Calendar window at the 3 position a sweep seconds hand and an acrylic plastic crystal with Bubble over the date window. Riveted Rolex taper...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual 67197 Watch - 18K Gold, MOP & Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
And its original 18K gold Rolex Oyster bracelet, which shows fairly mild to moderate stretch, is scratch-free.
18k Gold
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1501 Automatic 1960s Vintage RA187
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
On original Rolex stainless steel Oyster riveted bracelet, measures 20cm with the watch, in very good, vintage condition.
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 Hand-Wind 1980s Swiss RA188
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
On original stainless steel Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet, measures 19cm with the watch, in very good condition.
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Automatic 1960s Vintage Swiss RJC136
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
On original stainless steel Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet, measures 20.5cm with the watch, in very good, used vintage condition.
1968 Rolex Vintage Ladies Date Datejust Watch - Stainless Steel, 18K White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
Its original "rivet" style Rolex Oyster bracelet has only fairly mild stretch.
White Gold, 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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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.