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Rolex Datejust Blue Dial Roulette Date Wheel 36mm 116200
Rolex Datejust Blue Dial Roulette Date Wheel 36mm 116200

Rolex Datejust Blue Dial Roulette Date Wheel 36mm 116200

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 36mm Datejust 116200 by Rolex, available at our Showroom in London. Meticulously crafted from stainless steel, this sophisticated timepiece showcases a rich deep blue dial with ap...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Concentric Dial Roulette Date Wheel 116201
Rolex Datejust 36mm Concentric Dial Roulette Date Wheel 116201

Rolex Datejust 36mm Concentric Dial Roulette Date Wheel 116201

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

This timepiece is offered with its Rolex box, Rolex warranty card dated October 2007, and our one-year warranty.

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Roulette Date (Two Colour Date Display)
Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Roulette Date (Two Colour Date Display)

Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Roulette Date (Two Colour Date Display)

By Rolex

Located in istanbul, TR

Condition Good Seller Notes “for vintage condition excellent” Bezel Color Silver Movement Mechanical (Manual) Closure Fliplock Clasp Number of Jewels 17 Jewels Dial Pattern Sunburst...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ovettone 6305/1 14K Gold Roulette Date
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ovettone 6305/1 14K Gold Roulette Date

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ovettone 6305/1 14K Gold Roulette Date

By Rolex

Located in PARIS, FR

The watch features a beautifully preserved silver satin dial with an attractive natural patina, faceted applied gold hour markers, elegant dauphine hands and the highly desirable rou...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Black Roulette Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116234
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Black Roulette Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116234

Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Black Roulette Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116234

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned in excellent condition. Box and papers. Recently serviced. The movement is calibrated and keeps time well.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Roulette Wheel Automatic RA625C
Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Roulette Wheel Automatic RA625C

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Roulette Wheel Automatic RA625C

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rare luxury classic, 18k rose gold and stainless steel Rolex ref.6605 Oyster Perpetual Datejust automatic with roulette red and black date wheel, c.1958, in excellent working, origin...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic w Roulette Wheel RA625
Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic w Roulette Wheel RA625

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic w Roulette Wheel RA625

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rare timeless classic, 18k rose gold and stainless steel Rolex ref.6605 Oyster Perpetual Datejust automatic with roulette red and black date wheel, c.1958, in excellent working, orig...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic w Roulette Wheel RA625
Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic w Roulette Wheel RA625

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic w Roulette Wheel RA625

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless treasure, rare 18k rose gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.6605 Datejust automatic roulette date wheel, c.1958, in excellent working, original unrestored c...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel 18k Yellow Gold White Arabic Roulette Dial Watch 116233
Rolex Datejust 36 Steel 18k Yellow Gold White Arabic Roulette Dial Watch 116233

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel 18k Yellow Gold White Arabic Roulette Dial Watch 116233

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned. Good condition. It comes with the original box and papers. Recently serviced. The movement is calibrated and keeps time well. Rolex Datejust 116233 Brand: Rolex Model: D...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

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Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Roulette Date Ref 6605
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Roulette Date Ref 6605

Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Roulette Date Ref 6605

By Rolex

Located in Surfside, FL

Notably, it features a very rare roulette date (Alternates Between Red and Black). Additionally, the watch includes a unique accessory: a Rolex USA Jubilee style bracelet.

Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Concentric Dial Roulette Date Wheel 116201
Rolex Datejust 36mm Concentric Dial Roulette Date Wheel 116201

Rolex Datejust 36mm Concentric Dial Roulette Date Wheel 116201

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

This timepiece is offered with its Rolex box, Rolex warranty card dated October 2007, and our one-year warranty.

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Rolex Datejust Roulette Date Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 116200
Rolex Datejust Roulette Date Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 116200

Rolex Datejust Roulette Date Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 116200

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Original Box and Papers are included Covered by a one-year Chronostore warranty. Details: Model Number 116200 bkso Brand Rolex Department Men Style Classic, Luxury Model Rolex Dateju...

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2010s American Wrist Watches

Rolex Concentric Dial Roulette Auto Datejust 36mm Steel Gold Men's Watch 116231
Rolex Concentric Dial Roulette Auto Datejust 36mm Steel Gold Men's Watch 116231

Rolex Concentric Dial Roulette Auto Datejust 36mm Steel Gold Men's Watch 116231

By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

Rolex Concentric Dial Roulette Auto Datejust 36mm Steel Gold Men's Watch 116231 Rolex Datejust in Stainless Steel and 18K Rose Gold Ref# 116231.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Datejust 36 Yellow Gold Roulette Date Wheel Black Index Dial Watch 116233
Rolex Datejust 36 Yellow Gold Roulette Date Wheel Black Index Dial Watch 116233

Rolex Datejust 36 Yellow Gold Roulette Date Wheel Black Index Dial Watch 116233

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This pre-owned Rolex Datejust 116233 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by an automatic movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round shape face, date...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust Roulette Date Stainless Steel Wristwatch Ref. 116200
Rolex Datejust Roulette Date Stainless Steel Wristwatch Ref. 116200

Rolex Datejust Roulette Date Stainless Steel Wristwatch Ref. 116200

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust ref. 16200/72600 made in stainless steel.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Rolex Rare Datejust Vintage Yellow Gold Dagger Dial Roulette Date Wheel
Rolex Rare Datejust Vintage Yellow Gold Dagger Dial Roulette Date Wheel

Rolex Rare Datejust Vintage Yellow Gold Dagger Dial Roulette Date Wheel

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

This 36 mm rare vintage Datejust by Rolex is in wonderful condition. In yellow gold, with a silver dagger dial that features a black and red roulette date wheel with an open 6 and 9.

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 6534 Stainless Steel Roulette Date Window
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 6534 Stainless Steel Roulette Date Window

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 6534 Stainless Steel Roulette Date Window

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 6534 Serial: 2414*** Model: Date Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Silver Face: Acrylic Case Size: 34mm ...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6494 34mm Mens 1950s Hand Wind Roulette Date RA191C
Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6494 34mm Mens 1950s Hand Wind Roulette Date RA191C

Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6494 34mm Mens 1950s Hand Wind Roulette Date RA191C

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref.6494 hand-wind dress watch with roulette red-black date wheel, c.1957, in excellent working condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Red and Black Date and Bracelet, from 1953
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Red and Black Date and Bracelet, from 1953

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Red and Black Date and Bracelet, from 1953

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Date / Reference 6294 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm x 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBE...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Random Roulette Automatic Stainless Steel 36 Watch
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Random Roulette Automatic Stainless Steel 36 Watch

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Random Roulette Automatic Stainless Steel 36 Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Accessories: Box Measurements: Case Size/Width: 37mm, Watch Height: 12mm, Band Width: 20mm, Wrist circumference: 7" Designer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Random Roulette Automatic ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Random Roulette Automatic Stainless Steel 36 Watch
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Random Roulette Automatic Stainless Steel 36 Watch

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Random Roulette Automatic Stainless Steel 36 Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Accessories: Box Measurements: Case Size/Width: 37mm, Watch Height: 12mm, Band Width: 20mm, Wrist circumference: 7" Designer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Random Roulette Automatic ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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By Rolex

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By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Custom Blue Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel Two Tone
Rolex Datejust Custom Blue Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel Two Tone

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By Rolex

Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA

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Cartier Ronde Solo Ref 3517 Large Steel Automatic Wrist Watch

Cartier Ronde Solo Ref 3517 Large Steel Automatic Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2018 Cartier Reference 3517 Ronde Solo Wrist Watch, 42 M.M. 2 piece Stainless Steel Water Resistant case, Automatic, Self winding movement, Sapphire set crown, Sapphire Glass C...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Montblanc Summit Pix 7045 Date 38mm Men's Watch
Montblanc Summit Pix 7045 Date 38mm Men's Watch

Montblanc Summit Pix 7045 Date 38mm Men's Watch

By Montblanc

Located in Toronto, CA

Brand: Montblanc Model: Summit Pix Reference Number: 7045 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: 38 mm. ...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Diamond Dial 1960's
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Diamond Dial 1960's

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Diamond Dial 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Wristwatch
Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Wristwatch

Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Stamford, CT

Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Wristwatch embodies timeless sophistication. Its sleek stainless steel case exudes a modern charm, while the iconic dial showcases a blend of l...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 1601 Mosaic Blue JDM 5.1m Serial 1977 Box and Papers
Rolex Datejust 1601 Mosaic Blue JDM 5.1m Serial 1977 Box and Papers

Rolex Datejust 1601 Mosaic Blue JDM 5.1m Serial 1977 Box and Papers

By Rolex

Located in SYDNEY, AU

Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601, Mosaic Blue Dial, Steel & 18k White Gold, Full Set, 1977 (5.1M Serial, JDM) Among vintage Datejusts, few dials capture collectors’ imaginations like the Mo...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Blue Dial, 1970s
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Blue Dial, 1970s

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Custom Blue Dial, 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Dial circa, 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Dial circa, 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Dial circa, 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 5500 / 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Dia...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date chocolate dial 34mm
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date chocolate dial 34mm

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date chocolate dial 34mm

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date chocolate dial 34mm

By Rolex

Located in Berlin, BE

Behold the astonishingly beautiful Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, a timepiece that exudes unparalleled elegance and sophistication. With the reference number (15210), this horological ...

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Late 20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

CARTIER Roadster SM W62017V3 pink dial silver stainless steel ladies watch
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By Cartier

Located in Hong Kong, NT

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2010s Wrist Watches

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By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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By Rolex

Located in Toronto, CA

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Tudor 25mm Princess OysterDate Self Winding Automatic with Jubilee Bracelet
Tudor 25mm Princess OysterDate Self Winding Automatic with Jubilee Bracelet

Tudor 25mm Princess OysterDate Self Winding Automatic with Jubilee Bracelet

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex for Tudor 92400 Princess OysterDate stainless steel 25mm women's wristwatch with all original parts and excellent condition. Complete with original box, papers, and warranty ca...

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2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002, 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002, 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002, 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970'S DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Diam...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

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Rolex Roulette For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact rolex roulette you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Stainless Steel, 18k Gold and Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a rolex roulette may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. If you’re browsing our inventory for a rolex roulette, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a Rolex Roulette?

The price for a rolex roulette starts at $3,095 and tops out at $13,580 with these watches, on average, selling for $7,977.

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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