Rolex Royal ref 2280 Art-Deco c1936 S/Steel Manual 15 Jewels 30mm Mens' Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This fine & rare Art-Deco Rolex Royal reference 2280 S/Steel wristwatch, dating back to circa 1936, featuring: 30mm S/Steel Case, 35mm including the original signed screw-down cr...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Vintage Rolex Watch. ROLEX Oyster Royal 2280 SS 30mm 1930s
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rolex Oyster Royal 2280 Stainless Steel Case. Manual Windup Movement.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Royal Quadrant Dial 6246
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage 32mm Rolex Oyster Royal crafted in stainless steel. Featuring a stunning quadrant dial with applied arabic numbers and a steel bezel.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Royal with Custom Made Navy Blue Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Royal / Reference 6426 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length "Lug Tip to Lug...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1966 Rolex Oyster Royal 6426 Stainless Steel Silver Dial Manual 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Purity In Hand-Wound Form The Oyster Royal is Rolex at its most fundamental. It combines the brand's legendary water-resistant case with a reliable manual-wind movement, creating a ...
Stainless Steel
1961 Rolex Oyster Royal 6427 Stainless Steel Patina White Dial Manual 34 mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Mid-Century Oyster Foundation The reference 6427 represents a pure, unadorned expression of mid-century design language, originating from an era when utilitarian durability and ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Royal Vintage Rose Gold and Steel Manual Wind Mid Size Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940 Rolex Reference 4302 Oyster Royal Wrist Watch, 29 M.M. 3 Piece Stainless steel case with Oyster Water Resistant back and a Rose Gold bezel, 17 jewel mechanical, manual win...
Rose Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel-Gold 36mm
By Rolex
Located in Berlin, BE
Full set with box and paper Indulge LC100(Deutschland) in the captivating allure of the wondrous and majestic Rolex Datejust steel gold 36mm, a timepiece that embodies the epitome o...
Gold, Steel
Rolex Oyster Precision 6426 14k Gold SS 34mm Mens 1960s Manual Wind RA745
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex ...
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Rolex Circa 1955 Precision Watch Hand Wound Cal. 1210 Movement
By Rolex
Located in Providence, RI
-High grade, Swiss, hand wound cal. 1210 - 17 jewel movement -Case 33mm diameter, not including crown -White dial with leaf hands & arrow head markers -Original acrylic crystal with ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Rolex Ref 6426 Oyster Precision 14k Gold SS 34mm Mens 1960s Manual Wind RA745B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
THE FINEST AND MOST VARIED SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA Watch Description BRAND : Rolex ...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
1979 Omega Seamaster Vintage Mens Bracelet Automatic Day Date Royal Blue Watch
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
* Full size retro case - Its diameter is 36mm, the same size as a Rolex Datejust. * Elegant royal blue dial - In person its color is a true rich, deep royal blue
Stainless Steel
1979 Omega Seamaster Vintage Mens SS Steel Watch with Bracelet - Mint
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
* Full size retro case - Its diameter is approximately 36mm, essentially the same size as a Rolex Datejust. * Elegant royal amethyst dial - In person its color is a true r...
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
Rolex Day-Date Royal Arabic Blue Rare! Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date 36mm Royal Arabic Blue Rare! All original Rolex Parts excellent condition original box papers circa: 2003 Rare dial!!
Rolex Zebra Special Edition, Royal Black 116199 Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Zebra Special Edition - Royal Black 116199 in White Gold with Baguette Black Sapphires On Black Rubber Strap with Pave Diamond Dial Model #:116199 Case:18KT White Gold Case Size:36...
Diamond, White Gold
Rolex Datejust Steel Jubilee Watch 2 Carat Diamond Bezel / Royal MOP Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
ESR58921036-04 Additional information BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Datejust MOVEMENT: Automatic CASE: Stainless Steel CASE SIZE (WITHOUT CROWN): 26 CROWN: Screw-down BEZEL: Custom 2.0c...
Rolex Datejust Steel Jubilee Watch 2 Carat Diamond Bezel / Royal Green Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
ESR58921036-06 Additional information BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Datejust MOVEMENT: Automatic CASE: Stainless Steel CASE SIZE (WITHOUT CROWN): 26 CROWN: Screw-down BEZEL: Custom 2.0c...
Rolex Datejust Steel Jubilee Watch 2 Carat Diamond Bezel / Royal Green MOP Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust Steel Ladies Watch. Self-winding Rolex automatic movement. Stainless steel case 26mm in diameter. Custom 2.0ct diamond bezel. Screw-down crown. Scratch-resistant sapph...
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Table Watch Box Paper Mint
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Table Clock For sale is a AP table clock in excellent condition. Perfect for a desk and as a gift approx measurements Height: 6.5 mm Width: 6...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Date, 18k YG, Blue Dial, Unworn Watch, 2021
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers WINDING: Bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor POWER RESERVE: Approximately 70 hours BRACELET MATERIAL: 18k Yellow Gold CLASP: Fold...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner Date, 18k YG/SS, Blue Dial, Ref# 126613LB, Unworn Watch, 2022
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Stop-seconds for precise time setting WINDING: Bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor POWER RESERVE: Approximately 70 hours BRACELET MATERIAL: 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless S...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
2021 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Grey Dial 26315ST.OO.1256ST.02
By Audemars Piguet
Located in London, GB
Description Rolex Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 38mm Grey Dial 2021 New 10/10 Condition Full Set - Includes Watch, AP Original Card/Documents, Booklets, Original Box Available and r...
9ct Yellow Gold Oyster "Rolex Royal" by Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
9ct Yellow Gold Oyster Royal by Rolex - Extremely rare 9ct Yellow Gold & "Bowtie" Dial, Manual wind, "Rolex Oyster Royal," circa 1940
9k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Royal Wristwatch circa 1945
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES This is a very nice watch a vintage Rolex stainless steel Oyster Royal wristwatch, circa 1945.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Royal Precision Vintage Steel 6426
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage 34mm Oyster Royal Precision watch by Rolex crafted in stainless steel.
Steel
Rolex Oyster Royal 4444 Silver Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Royal 4444 Mens Watch. 31mm stainless steel case.
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royal Wristwatch circa 1959
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf was born in the UK. This unusual Rolex Oyster Royal is likely a throwback to his British heritage.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Royal Manual Winding Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage mens Rolex Oyster Royal manual winding wristwatch, Circa.1940's Gender: Mens Vintage Model : Oyster Royal Case Diameter : 29 mm Movement: Manual Winding Watchband Material: ...
Rolex Oyster Royal Manual Winding Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage mens Rolex Oyster Royal manual winding wristwatch, Circa 1940's Gender: Mens Vintage Model : Oyster Royal Case Diameter : 32 mm Movement: Manual Winding Watchband Material: ...
Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz Royal Omani Police Dial 17000
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 36mm Datejust Oysterquartz in stainless steel by Rolex. Featuring a blue dial with a purple hue that features the logo of the Royal Omani Police, and applied hour markers.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royal Wristwatch circa Early 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Early 1960s manual-wind stainless steel Rolex Oyster "Royal" with an early sport bezel and handsome, minimalist appeal.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Royal Precision Reference 6426, Excellent Condition
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage is presented in original condition with strong case and lugs and clearly visible reference and serial numbers. The original dial with dagger hands and indices has a great...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Royal Precision Model 6426 34mm Watch Circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Providence, RI
This is a vintage Rolex Oyster Royal Precision wristwatch, dating to the 1950s.
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royal manual Wristwatch Ref 6144, 1951
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Rolex Oyster Royal, Ref:6144, Serial No.809892 1951 Jewelled manual wind movement, silvered dial with applied alternating gilt dart and Arabic numeral hour markers, black outer 1...
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royal manual wind wristwatch Ref 6444, circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
With manual wind movement, black dial gilt baton numerals and Rolex crown on a black leather strap, circa 1956s, case diameter approx 32mm Case n° 153596 Ref 6444
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Date 41mm 126618LB
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An unworn 41mm Submariner Date in yellow gold from Rolex. Features a royal blue dial and a blue ceramic unidirectional rotatable bezel with 60-minute graduations coated in gold.
18k Gold
Rolex Submariner Date 41mm 126613LB
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An unworn 41mm Submariner Date in Oystersteel and yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a royal blue dial with luminescent hour markers.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Chatila "The Royal Diamond Double Lady" Dual Time Ladies 18 Karat Gold Watch BA
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Chatila "The Royal Diamond Double Lady" Dual Time Ladies 18k White Gold Watch BA 218 - Quartz. 18k white gold case with black diamond bezel and white diamond accents (35mm x 55mm). S...
Chatila "The Royal Diamond Double Lady" Dual Time Ladies 18 Karat Gold Watch BA
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Chatila "The Royal Diamond Double Lady" Dual Time Ladies 18k White Gold Watch BA 218 - Quartz. 18k white gold case with black diamond bezel and white diamond accents (35mm x 55mm). S...
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Datejust Watch with Custom-Colored Dial
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
This two-tone Rolex, Ref. 16013, in steel and 14k yellow gold has an after-market sapphire crystal and a professionally refinished Rolex dial, colored bright royal blue with large gi...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Tudor Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royal manual wristwatch Ref 7934, circa 1965
By Tudor
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). A stainless steel manually wound ce...
Stainless Steel, 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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