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1942 Rolex “Raleigh” Stainless Steel. Total Restoration!
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
ownership of a Rolex Oyster among RAF flyers in the war years tells us an awful lot about the justified aura
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady Datejust Pearlmaster Ladies' Watch - Factory Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
69298, dating back to 1991 based on its serial number. As Rolex puts it, it is a feminine
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Explorer I 36mm 114270 Steel Watch with Paper 2001
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex
Model: 114270
Year: 2001
Serial number: K2xxxxx
Reference: C03541
Case: Shows sign of
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial 16570 Steel Automatic Watch 1993
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex
Model: 16570
Year: 1993
Serial number: S9xxxxx
Reference: C03462
Case: Show sign of
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 16610 Creamy Date with paper Steel Automatic Watch, 1990
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex
Model: 16610
Year: 1990
Serial number: E7xxxxx
Reference: C03537
Case: Show sign of
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer I Steel 14270 Automatic Watch with Paper, 2000
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex
Model: 14270
Year: 2000
Serial number: P2xxxxx
Reference: C03460
Case: Shows sign of
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Early Submariner Matte Dial 5513 Steel Automatic Watch, 1968
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 5513
Year: 1968
Serial number: 24xxxxx
Reference: C03860; C03694
Case
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II White Dial Creamy 16570 Steel Automatic Watch 1995
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex
Model: 16570
Year: 1995
Serial number: W6xxxxx
Reference: C03507
Case: Show sign of
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Royal Precision, 1951, 15 Jewel Super Balance, Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
: Rolex
Country of origin: Switzerland
Model: Oyster Perpetual, Reference 6144
Serial number: 774280
Category
Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Rolex 179458 Datejust All Factory Diamond Watch 18 Karat in Stock
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
emphasizing its remarkable condition and authenticity.
Brand: Rolex
Reference Number: 179458
Case Material
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Milgauss Anti-Magnetic Tropical Honeycomb Dial 6541 Automatic Watch 1958
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 6541
Year: 1958
Serial number: 41xxxx
Reference: OT1060
Case: Show
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Sea-Dweller Submariner Creamy 16600 Steel Automatic Watch w/Paper, 1991
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex
Model: 16600
Year: 1991
Serial number: X5xxxxx
Reference: C03435
Case: Show sign of
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Yellow Gold Triple Date Calendar Moonphase Automatic Watch 8171, 1950
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 8171
Year: 1950
Serial number: 71xxxx
Reference: OT1852
The Rolex
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Explorer I Steel 14270 “Swiss” Only Automatic Watch with Paper, 1998
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex
Model: 14270
Year: 1998 – 1999
Serial number: A6xxxxx
Reference: C03543
Case: Shows
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Chronograph White Ivory Creamy Dial 116520 Steel Watch 2001
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex
Model: 116520
Year: 2001
Serial number: K4xxxxx
Reference: C03499
Case: Show sign of
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oysterdate Precision Silver Dial Manual Wind 6694 Steel Watch, 1971
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 6694
Year: 1971
Serial number: 29xxxxx
Reference: C03581
Case: 34mm
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Submariner Matte Dial 5513 Steel Automatic Watch and Paper Tag, 1970
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 5513
Year: 1970
Serial number: 26xxxxx
Reference: OT1709
Case: Show
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II 1655 Steel Automatic Watch, 1972
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 1655
Year: 1972
Serial number: 35xxxxx
Reference: C02290; C03655
Case
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Precision Big Bubbleback 6028 Steel Automatic Watch, 1952
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 6028
Year: 1952
Serial number: 84xxxx
Reference: OT1575
Case: 36mm
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Oyster Precision Manual Wind Steel Blue Dial 6426 Watch 1972
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 6426
Year: 1972
Serial number: 37xxxxx
Reference: C03669
Case: 34mm
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master Pepsi Black Dial Creamy 16700 Steel Automatic Watch 1996
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex
Model: 16700
Year: 1996
Serial number: T6xxxxx
Reference: OT1971
Case: Show sign of
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 14K YG Yellow Gold White Dial 1601 Automatic Watch, 1964
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 1601
Year: 1964
Serial number: 12xxxxx
Reference: C03902
Case: 14K
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
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Dm 1.42 in L 1.42 in
Rolex Steel Submariner with Date Matte Dial 1680 Steel Automatic Watch, 1978
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 1680
Year: 1978
Serial number: 54xxxxx
Reference: C03822
Case: Show
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner No Date Steel 14060 Automatic Watch with Paper Tag 1990
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex
Model: 14060
Year: 1990
Serial number: E7xxxxx
Reference: C03657
Case: Show sign of
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex 36mm Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Pyramid Dial 16018 Automatic Watch, 1978
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 16018
Year: 1978
Serial number: 58xxxxx
Reference: C03900
Case: 18K
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner Glossy Gilt Explorer Dial 5513 Steel Automatic Watch, 1964
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 5513
Year: 1964
Serial number: 11xxxxx
Reference: C03610
Many have
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Matte Dial with Date 1680 Creamy Steel Automatic Watch, 1974
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 1680
Year: 1974
Serial number: 42xxxxx
Reference: C03600; C03371
Case
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Steve McQueen Explorer II 1655 Straight Hand Steel Automatic Watch, 1972
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 1655
Year: 1972 – 1973
Serial number: 30xxxxx
Reference: C03867
Case
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Vintage Submariner Single Red Matte Dial 1680 Steel Automatic Watch, 1970
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 1680
Year: 1970
Serial number: 29xxxxx
Reference: C03865
Case: Show
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Black Dial 16220 Watch w/Paper & Tag, 1993
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 16220
Year: 1993
Serial number: S4xxxxx
Reference: C03841
Case: 36mm
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Datejust Quickset 18K Gold Steel Rare Silver Diamond Dial Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Newton, MA
: #16233
Year: Circa 1997 U serial number
Condition: Excellent 9.0/10
Alex & Co founded in greater Boston
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rare Rolex Steel Killy Triple Date Calendar Chronograph Manual 6036 Watch, 1954
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 6036
Year: 1954
Serial number: 94xxxx
Reference: C03647; C03786
Jean
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Daytona 18K Yellow Gold White Dial 16528 Cosmograph Chronograph Watch 1997
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex
Model: 16528
Year: 1997
Serial number: U4xxxxx
Reference: C03709
Case: 18K Yellow Gold
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Rolex Explorer II Black Creamy Dial 16570 Steel Automatic Watch with Paper 1995
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex
Model: 16570
Year: 1995
Serial number: W6xxxxx
Reference: C03536
Case: Show sign of
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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Rolex GMT-Master II Coke Black Tritium Dial 16710 Steel Automatic Watch, 1997
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex
Model: 16710
Year: 1997
Serial number: U1xxxxx
Reference: C03976
Case: Show sign of
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Killy Triple Date Calendar Chronograph 6036 Steel Manual Wind Watch, 1954
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 6036
Year: 1954
Serial number: 94xxxx
Reference: OT1522
Jean Claude
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Vintage Submariner Single Red Meter First 1680 Steel Automatic Watch, 1969
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 1680
Year: 1969
Serial number: 22xxxxx
Reference: C03596
Case: Show
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Explorer I Unpolished Case 36mm 114270 Steel Watch Box & Paper 2002
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex
Model: 114270 Explorer I
Year: 2002
Serial number: Y8xxxxx
Reference: OT1400
Case
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Blue Roman Dial 16220 Watch w/ Paper, 1993
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 16220
Year: 1993
Serial number: S6xxxxx
Reference: C03974
Case: 36mm
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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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
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Steel 34mm Oyster Perpetual Date Grey Dial 1500 Automatic Watch, 1969
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 1500
Year: 1969
Serial number: 20xxxxx
Reference: C03481
Case: 34mm
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Submariner Single Red MK IV Creamy 1680 Steel Automatic Watch 1971
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 1680
Year: 1971
Serial number: 31xxxxx
Reference: OT1589
Case: Show
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Daytona Oyster Cosmograph Silver Dial Big Red Manual Watch, 1985
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 6263
Year: 1985
Serial number: 88xxxxx
Reference: OT1587
Case: Show
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master Yellow & Steel Brown Nipple Dial 1675 Watch w/ Papers, 1978
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 1675
Year: 1978
Serial number: 58xxxxx
Reference: OT1729; C03102
Case
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Submariner Maxi MK I Matte Dial 5513 Steel Automatic Watch, 1978
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 5513
Year: 1978
Serial number: 57xxxxx
Reference: OT1708
Case: Show
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oysterquartz Day-Date 18K White Gold Silver Diamond Dial Watch 19019, 1979
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 19019
Year: 1979
Serial number: 62xxxxx
Reference: C03963
Case: 18K
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Rolex Oyster Chronograph Silver Dial Anti-Magnetique 4048 Manual Wind Watch 1942
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 4048
Year: 1942
Serial number: 20xxxx
Reference: OT1063
Model 4048 is
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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Dm 1.46 in
Rolex Submariner Single Red MK IV Pumpkin 1680 Steel Automatic Watch 1970
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 1680
Year: 1970
Serial number: 26xxxxx
Reference: OT1506
Case: Show
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer Gilt Tropical Dial 1016 Steel Automatic Watch with 2 Papers, 1964
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 1016
Year: 1964
Serial number: 10xxxxx
Reference: OT1932
The tropical
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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Rolex 38mm Yellow Gold Triple Date Calendar Moon Phase 8171 Auto. Watch, 1950
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 8171
Year: 1950
Serial number: 71xxxx
Reference: OT1852
The Rolex
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner 18k Yellow Gold Blue Lapis Dial 16618 Automatic Watch, 1990
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 16618
Year: 1990
Serial number: E8xxxxx
Reference: OT1673
Over its
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner Small Crown Gilt Black Dial 6205 Steel Automatic Watch 1954
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 6205
Year: 1954
Serial number: 21xxx
Reference: OT1504
Model 6204 as
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Day-Date 18K YG Yellow Gold Silver Wideboy Dial 1803 Automatic Watch, 1968
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 1803
Year: 1968
Serial number: 21xxxxx
Reference: C03901
Case: 18K
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Rolex GMT-Master Pepsi Red Blue Matte Dial 1675 Steel Automatic Watch, 1971
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 1675
Year: 1971
Serial number: 29xxxxx
Reference: OT1747
Case: Show
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Sea-Dweller Matte Dial 1665 MK I Steel Automatic Watch 1979
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 1665
Year: 1979
Serial number: 61xxxxx
Reference: C03493
Case: Show
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master Pepsi Matte Dial 1675 MK I Steel Automatic Watch, 1968
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 1675
Year: 1968
Serial number: 20xxxxx
Reference: OT1470
Case: Show
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex 9 Carat Gold Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Breguet Dial from 1922
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
watch is 100 years old and still looks new. The serial number dates it to about 1922. The case has all
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex Submariner Single Red MK II 1680 Tropical Brown Steel Automatic Watch 1969
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 1680
Year: 1969
Serial number: 21xxxxx
Reference: C03413
Case: Show
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Daytona 18K Yellow Gold Rainbow Diamond 116598RBOW Watch w/ Box Set, 2013
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex
Model: 116598RBOW
Year: 2013
Serial number: 1Vxxxxxx
Reference: C03745
Rolex is a
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Rolex GMT-Master Blue Red Pepsi Matte Dial 1675 Steel Automatic Watch, 1972
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 1675
Year: 1972
Serial number: 32xxxxx
Reference: C03758; C03759
Case
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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