Rolex Steel Thunderbird Datejust Self Winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2002 Rolex Datejust Thunderbird Wrist Watch, 36 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster Case with Thunderbird Bezel, 31 Jewel Automatic, self winding movement, Silver Satin Dial wi...
Steel
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...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Bubble Back Rare Roman Dial Perpetual Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is the classic Rolex Bubble Back in excellent condition. Rolex invented the first practical self winding watch.
Rolex Rose Gold and Steel Bubble Back with RareThunderbird Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Rolex invented the first practical self winding watch.
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Gilt Dial Self Winding Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Paris, FR
Fine stainless steel self winding wristwatch with gilt black dial
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
W 1.23 in
Rolex Stainless Steel Lady Rolex Datejust self winding Wristwatch 178240, c 2015
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Featuring 31mm diameter midsize case with smooth domed bezel and sapphire crystal, original silvered dial with new style wide luminous stick indexes. Powered by self winding movemen...
Stainless Steel
Rolex yellow gold Oyster Perpetual “Underline” Dial self winding wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Featuring a 34m diameter case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal and original silvered satin “underline” dial with early style tapered gold applied indexes and tapered gilt dauphi...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies Stainless Steel Datejust Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 179160
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lady Rolex Datejust ref 179160 stainless steel 26mm diameter case with smooth domed bezel and sapphire crystal. Original black roman dial with sweep second hand and date at 3 o’cloc...
Stainless Steel
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust self winding wristwatch, c1963
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Featuring a distinctive custom colored rich bronze color dial that is bright and glossy in some lights, and almost pitch black in others. Powered by self winding caliber 1560 movemen...
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 6564
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref 6564 stainless steel, case serial # 436,xxx circa 1959. Featuring 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel and very pleasing patina’d original dial with raise...
Stainless Steel
Rolex White Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in Westlake Village, CA
Perfect daily rider, or the beginning of a new collection. Really nice watch! Case In stainless steel with white gold fluted bezel Movement Rolex, self winding caliber 1570 Di...
Stainless Steel, White Gold
Unavailable
W 1.34 in
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Peach Dial Self-Winding Wristwatch, c1973
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Featuring a 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal and original silvered dial which has turned a gorgeous and even peach tone. Powered by self winding calibre 1520 ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 1500
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Powered by calibre 1570 self winding movement with sweep seconds and date.
Stainless Steel
Rolex rose gold YachtMaster multicolor gem set bezel Self-Winding wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Rolex Reference: 11665 Caliber: 3135 Movement: Perpetual, Mechanical, Self-Winding Case Size: 40 mm Stones: Multi Colored Sapphires (aftermarket) Bracelet: Oysterflex Model Ca...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 1.42 in
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Oyster Datejust self winding Wristwatch, c1963
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Featuring 36mm diameter stainless steel case with acrylic crystal, and powered by self winding chronometer rated caliber 1560 movement with sweep seconds and date.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Tropical Peach Dial Self-Winding Wristwatch 1601, c1962
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The dial is bright and glossy, not dull, but has a rich tropical luster. Powered by self winding caliber 1560 movement with sweep seconds.
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Self Winding Wristwatch ref 1601, circa 1963
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The dial is bright and glossy, not dull, but has a rich tropical luster. Powered by self winding caliber 1560 movement with sweep seconds.
14k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable
W 1.42 in
Rolex white gold stainless steel Datejust self winding wristwatch Ref 1601 c1961
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
With acrylic crystal without date magnifying “cyclops” for a clean look. Powered by a self winding calibre 1570 movement with sweep seconds and date.
14k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 6917, circa 1987
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage lady’s Rolex 18K rose gold Datejust ref# 6517 serial # L3 million circa 1987. Featuring a 27mm diameter Oyster case with screw down case back and screw down crown. With flute...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex White Gold Diamond GMT Master II Self-winding Wristwatch Ref 116759-SANR
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Rolex GMT Master II White Gold Perpetual GMT Master II Model # 116759 SANR Dimensions: 40mm Case: 18k white gold case Dial: Diamond Dial with luminous hour markers Bezel: 18k whi...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust Steel Jubilee Watch 2 Carat Diamond Bezel / Scarlet Red Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust Steel Ladies Watch. Self-winding Rolex automatic movement.
Rolex Datejust Steel Jubilee Watch 2 Carat Diamond Bezel / Pastel Purple Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust Steel Ladies Watch. Self-winding Rolex automatic movement.
Rolex Datejust Steel Jubilee Watch 2 Carat Diamond Bezel / Royal MOP Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust Steel Ladies Watch. Self-winding Rolex automatic movement.
Rolex Datejust Steel Jubilee Watch 2 Carat Diamond Bezel / Royal Green Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust Steel Ladies Watch. Self-winding Rolex automatic movement.
Rolex Datejust Steel Jubilee Watch 2 Carat Diamond Bezel / Dark Purple Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust Steel Ladies Watch. Self-winding Rolex automatic movement.
Rolex Datejust Steel Watch 2 Carat Diamond Bezel /Rhodium Grey Baguette Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust Steel Ladies Watch. Self-winding Rolex automatic movement.
Rolex Datejust Steel Jubilee Watch 2 Carat Diamond Bezel / Orange Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust Steel Ladies Watch. Self-winding Rolex automatic movement.
Rolex Datejust Steel Jubilee Watch 2 Carat Diamond Bezel / Vibrant Pink Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust Steel Ladies Watch. Self-winding Rolex automatic movement.
Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel Jubilee Watch 2 Carat Diamond Bezel / Rhodium Grey Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust Steel Ladies Watch. Self-winding Rolex automatic movement.
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.
1994 Rolex Daytona Patrizzi Ref. 16520
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
It was in 1987 that Rolex introduced the first self winding Chronograph watch and at that time was not able to manufacture an in-house movement for it.
Stainless Steel
Unworn Rolex Lady-Datejust 28 Reference# 279173, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Powered by Rolex’s Perpetual self-winding mechanical movement, this watch delivers exceptional precision and reliability, enhanced by a stop-seconds feature for exact time setting.
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable
W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual self winding wristwatch Ref 6564, circa 1960
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Featuring an unusual, original matte silvered finely textured dial with stylized applied tapered and faceted gold indexes and tapered gilt dauphine hands. Powered by self winding cal...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Bubbleback 1946 Steel Self Winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1946 Rolex "Bubbleback" Wrist Watch, 32 M.M 2 piece Stainless Steel case, Automatic, self winding 17 Jewel Movement.
Steel
Rolex Date 1970s Steel Self Winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1978 Rolex Date model Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 3 Piece Stainless Steel Oyster case with Smooth bezel. 31 Jewel Caliber 1570 Automatic, self winding movement.
Steel
Rolex Ref 1002 1950s Steel Self Winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1957 Rolex Reference 1002 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster case.
Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Zephyr Self Winding Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Zepher, 6582 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Self Winding Perpetual, Caliber 1030, 25 jewels DIAL / HANDS: Restored Original Silvered D...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 1950s Vintage Ref 1002 Steel Self winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1958 Rolex Reference 1002 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster Case.
Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Yachtmaster self-winding Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Greenwich, CT
The case measures 40mm in diameter and it has a total thickness of 12.3mm including the crystal. The watch is complete with the original Rolex box and papers, in addition we offer ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Yachtmaster II self-winding Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Greenwich, CT
The stainless steel case measures 44mm in diameter and it has a total thickness of 14mm with a beautiful white dial to enhance legibility and accented by the gorgeous blue bezel. Th...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Air King 1940s Steel Case Automatic Self Winding Scarce Dial Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Caliber 1500 17 Jewel mechanical, self winding movement. Original Near mint condition Silver Satin Dial with Scarce raised Arrowhead Markers.
Steel
Rolex yellow gold stainless steel Submariner self-winding Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Greenwich, CT
One of the most iconic watches, the Rolex Submariner crafted in stainless steel and yellow gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Presidential Day-Date self-winding Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Greenwich, CT
The Rolex Day-Date was first presented in 1956 and worn by many world leaders. This timepiece is crafted in 18k Yellow Gold 36mm case and Rolex Presidential bracelet with a deploymen...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual self-winding Wristwatch Ref 176200
By Rolex
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rolex Oyster Perpetual crafted in stainless steel, featuring a black dial with pink markers; self-winding movement with indications for the Hours, Minutes and Central Seconds.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Datejust self-winding Wristwatch Ref 6917
By Rolex
Located in Greenwich, CT
The Rolex Datejust is one of the most recognizable watches.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold President self-winding Wristwatch Ref 69178
By Rolex
Located in Greenwich, CT
This timepiece features a self-winding movement with indications for the Hours, Minutes, Seconds and Date.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Daytona Cosmograph Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 116505
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
A must have sporty Rolex Daytona rose gold cosmograph, this watch exudes good taste. This substantial watch has a case diameter of 40 mm and can operate at depths up to 100 meters (...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Ladies Stainless Steel Date Oyster Perpetual Self-Winding Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE Case No. 558xxxx, Ref. 6916. Made in 1978. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel lady's wristwatch with a st...
Stainless Steel
ROLEX 18K Gold Self-Winding Wristwatch With Sweep Centre Seconds
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
A 18Kt Gold Automatic Swepp Seconds Wristwatch, Rolex Oyster Perpetual, REF. 6085. Made on 1951 Case n° 819727, nickel lever movement, black dial, applied triangular baton numeral...
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Date automatic self winding Water Proof Oyster Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1997 Rolex reference 15238 18K Yellow Gold Date Wrist Watch, 34 MM Water Proof Oyster Case with Fluted Bezel, automatic, self winding movement, Champagne Dial with raised marke...
18k Gold
Rolex Ladies Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Self-Winding Wristwatch Ref 67180
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Oyster Perpetual Ref. 67230. Made in 1997. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, stainless steel lady's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel James Bond Submariner Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 6536/1
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Rare and Collectible Stainless Steel " James Bond " Submariner Ref. 6536 / 1 - Self-winding winding.
Stainless Steel
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Turn-O-graph Self-Winding Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
This watch is illustrated in Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, 2001 Edition, p. 290.
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Oyster Perpetual self-winding Wristwatch, circa 1981
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Oyster Perpetual "Day-Date," Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, case No. 6582183, Ref. 18038. Made circa 1981. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K ye...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tudor by Rolex Stainless Steel Heritage Black Bay Self Winding Wristwatch
By Tudor
Located in Dallas, TX
Tudor by Rolex Heritage Black Bay Men's Stainless Steel Watch 79220N - Self winding.
Rolex Submariner Two-Tone Automatic Watch 16613
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
Look again. The Rolex Submariner Self-Winding Watch 16613 displays not just a standard blue dial.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Two-Tone Bluesy Automatic Watch 16613
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
Look again. The Rolex Submariner Self-Winding Automatic Watch 16613 displays not just a standard blue dial.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16200 Men's Stainless Steel Mother of Pearl Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust 16200 Men's 36mm Stainless Steel With Diamond Bezel and Mother of Pearl Diamond Face Watch Rolex Datejust (16200) self-winding automatic watch, features a 36mm stainl...
Diamond, Pearl, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex vintage steel self winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1959 Rolex Reference 1002 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster case with screw down crown.
Steel
Rolex Bubbleback 1946 Steel Self Winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1946 Rolex "Bubbleback" Wrist Watch, 32 M.M 2 piece Stainless Steel case, Automatic, self winding 17 Jewel Movement.
Steel
Rolex 1946 Steel Bubbleback Self Winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1946 Rolex Reference 2940 Bubbleback model Wrist Watch, 39 M.M. ( lug end to end ) X 32 M.M.
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel 26mm Just Date Women's Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date display watch is a classic example of Rolex's timeless elegance and durability. With it's versatile satin 26mm stainless steel case, this water resis...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Style / Reference 3490-2 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 26mm X 26mm ...
18k Gold
$1,752Sale Price|40% Off
10K Yellow Gold Omega Century Gold and Black Vintage, Circa 1956, Deco, Retro
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Omega century Gold Black Vintage 1962 Caliber 286 10 K Yellow gold It has a inscription in the back … Ronson long service award, Dec 1956 Original case, dials an crown Manual Wind...
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with A Custom Finished Mint Green Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1500's METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Di...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1550 34mm Champagne Dial 14k Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1550 Model: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Case Material: 14k Gold Plated Stainless Steel Band: Custom Leather Strap Bezel: 14k Gold Plated Stainless Ste...
14k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Omega, De Ville Electronic men's wristwatch. Approx. 1970.
By Omega
Located in bronshoj, DK
Omega, De Ville Electronic men's wristwatch. Approximately 1970. The watch is running. With date display. In excellent condition. The steel bracelet is not original and needs cleanin...
$7,299
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 26mm Steel Custom Turquoise Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 69174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. No original box and papers. Custom aftermarket dial. 1 year seller warranty. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 69174...
Steel
Omega Vintage Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Omega Wrist Watch, 35 MM Stainless Steel 3 piece Water Proof case, 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement, Excellent, mint condition, Silver Satin dial with raised and...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 18kt Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Mens Rolex- Datejust Date: 1972 36 mm Preowned Reference: 1600 18kt yellow and stainless steel
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Manual Winding, Cal 30T2
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Omega Stainless Steel wristwatch, Manual Winding, Diameter 32.5 mm, Reference 2390/5 Functions: Hour, minutes, Subsidiary seconds Movement: Mechanical Manual Winding, Caliber 30 T2...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Silver Dial
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Oyster Perpetual REFRENCE: 15200 SIZE: 34mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Grey BAND: Jubilee Stainless Steel MOVEMENT: Automatic WRTIST SIZE: Apx. 7.75 Very Good c...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Riviera Paris Vintage Yellow Gold Ladies Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Riviera Paris Wrist Watch, 23 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, Sapphire crown, 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement, White dial with Black Roman numerals. ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget 18Kt. Solid Gold Automatic Micro Rotor and Original Strap and Buckle 1970
By Piaget
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Piaget Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Automatic / Reference 12447 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 3...
Omega Choreograph Vintage 18k gold wrist watch cal.33.3 1950
By Omega
Located in Berlin, BE
Handaufzugs omega uhr in 18k gelbgold mit lederband und orginaler omega dornschließe cal.33,3 plexiglas uhr weisst leichte gebrauchspuren
18k Gold
Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Rolex Wrist Watch, 31 M.M x 4.5 M.M thick 2 piece 14k Yellow Gold case, 17 jewel, caliber 1600 mechanical, manual wind nickle lever movement. Silver Satin sunburst dial w...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Stepped Case Mechanical 18k Gold Plate Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Mid size Triple Stepped case Wrist Watch, 28 x 28 M.M. 18k Gold Electroplate 2 piece case, original and Excellent, Mint condition Chocolate brown dial with Gold R...
Gold Plate
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.