Rolex Submariner Serti Dial 16618
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A men's 40mm Submariner in yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a champagne serti dial (please note, the
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner 16613 Champagne Serti Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel 2006
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Insert Dial: Original Factory Champagne Serti Sapphire and Diamond Dial Face: Sapphire Crystal
Rolex Yellow Gold Submariner Serti Dial Wristwatch Ref 16618, 1997
By Rolex
Located in Epsom, Surrey
. Specifications; Model Number: 16618 Year: 1997 Dial: Serti Diamond and Sapphire Bezel: 18k Gold Accessories
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable
W 0.75 in Dm 1.58 in L 0.31 in
Rolex Submariner 16613 Slate Serti Dial 18K Mens Watch Box&Papers
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Submariner 16613 Slate Serti Dial 18K Mens Watch 40mm Box&Papers
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable
Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Black Onyx Serti Dial President Watch, Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Onyx Serti Dial with Bezel Set Diamond Hour Markers Onyx Serti Is One Of The Rarest Rolex Stone Dials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Black Onyx Serti Dial President Watch, Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Onyx Serti Dial with Bezel Set Diamond Hour Markers Onyx Serti Is One Of The Rarest Rolex Stone Dials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Rolex Mens Submariner 16610 Oyster Serti Diamond on Sport Strap
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
mm Crystal - Sapphire Dial - Rolex serti diamond / sapphire Movement - Automatic Cal-3135 Band
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Serti Dial 16613
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A men's 40mm Submariner in steel and yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a champagne serti dial set
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Serti Dial Watch 16613
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
presented on a matching bracelet with deployment clasp. The silver serti dial is set with diamond and blue
Stainless Steel
Rolex Two Tone Submariner Serti Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
:Sapphire Crystal Bezel: Blue and yellow gold unidirectional rotating bezel Dial: Silvered serti dial
Diamond, White Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Men's 2-Tone Watch Serti Dial 16613
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
). Genuine Rolex silver Serti diamond and sapphire dial. Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Oyster bracelet
Rolex Submariner Two-Tone Serti Dial Watch Ref 16613
By Rolex
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
steel folding clasp Dial: silver slate and blue serti dial Serial #: P159XXX Reference #: 16613 Comes
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Date reference 16618 / 16618T, Serti Diamond & Sapphire Dial...
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
yellow gold 40mm case with 'serti' diamond and sapphire dial and 18ct yellow gold Oyster bracelet with
ROLEX Submariner Men's 2-Tone Watch with Serti Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Serti diamond and sapphire dial. Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Oyster bracelet with flip-lock
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Submariner Serti Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
diamond and blue sapphire serti dial (factory) Bracelet: Two tone oyster band Crystal: Sapphire Size: Will
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Submariner Serti Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
diamond and blue sapphire serti dial (factory) Bracelet: Two tone oyster band Crystal: Sapphire Size: Will
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless ...
Rolex Two-Tone Submariner with Serti Dial Watch Ref. 16613
By Rolex
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
serti dial, sapphire and diamond hour markers, date at 3 o’clock Band: 18k yellow gold and stainless
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 16528 Daytona Zenith 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Serti Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: Sapphire crystal (scratch resistant) Bezel: 18k yellow gold bezel Dial: Champagne diamond serti dial
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Submariner Wristwatch Ref 16618 with Serti Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
bezel with black insert, 40mm diameter. Genuine Rolex champagne Serti dial with diamond and sapphire
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.58 in D 0.52 in Dm 1.58 in L 7.01 in
MINT Two Tone Rolex Submariner Champagne Serti Sapphire Diamond Dial 16613
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
Submariner w/ Champagne Serti Dial Reference No.: 16613 Movement: Mechanical - Automatic Winding - Swiss
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 18 Karat Gold and Stainless Steel Rolex Submariner with Serti Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
to a 7.75 inch wrist Dial: blue dial, luminous hands, diamond and sapphire hour markers, date at 3
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Serti Dial Submariner Wristwatch Ref 16613
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex Style: Submariner MPN: 16613 Serial: "P" Serial Case Material: Stainless steel
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Submariner Serti Diamond Dial Ref 16613
By Rolex
Located in Cape May, NJ
Rolex Submariner Chronometer Stainless steel Gold Diamond Dial Automatic Watch Model 16613. The
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 18k Yellow Gold Steel Serti Dial Automatic Men Watch 16803
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Rolex Submariner 40mm 18k Yellow Gold Steel Serti Dial Automatic Watch 16803. This
Rolex Submariner 16613 Silver Serti Diamond Dial 18 Karat Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
& Stainless Steel Bezel: Blue Dial: Original Factory Silver Serti Diamond & Sapphire Dial Face: Sapphire
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 18K Yellow Gold Serti Dial Diamond Sapphire Men's Watch 16808
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
preowned condition. Minor Color Fade and scratches on the bezel. clean dial and hands. Original Box
Sold
H 0.52 in W 0.79 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Submariner 18K Gold Steel Serti Champagne Dial Automatic Men's Watch 16613
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Submariner 16613 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by mechanical
Rolex Submariner 16613 Serti Diamond Dial 18 Karat Gold and Steel Box Booklet
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: Blue Dial: Original Factory Silver Serti Diamond & Sapphire Dial Face
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Rare Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold GMT-Master with Ruby "Serti" Dial
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rolex rare stainless steel and 18k yellow gold GMT-Master with ruby "Serti" dial. The GMT-Master
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 18 Karat Two-Tone GMT Master II Serti Dial Watch Ref. 16713
By Rolex
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
and stainless steel bracelet with steel deployment clasp Dial: serti dial with rubies and diamonds
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 18K Gold Steel No Holes Gray Serti Diamond Dial Watch 16613T
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Number 16613 T Model Rolex Submariner Style Diver, Dress/Formal, Luxury Band Color Multicolor Dial Color
Sold
H 0.48 in W 0.79 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Yacht Master Gold Steel Serti MOP Dial Sapphire Diamond Men's Watch 16623
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Yachtmaster 16623 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by a
Rolex Submariner Men's 18k Gold Diver's Watch 16618
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Serti dial. 18k yellow gold Oyster bracelet with flip-lock clasp. Pre-owned with box and books.
Rolex Submariner Men's 18k Gold Diver's Watch 16618
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Serti dial. 18k yellow gold Oyster bracelet with flip-lock clasp. Pre-owned with box and books.
Rolex Submariner Men's 18k Gold Diver's Watch 16618
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Serti dial. 18k yellow gold Oyster bracelet with flip-lock clasp. Pre-owned with box and books.
Rolex Submariner 2-Tone Steel and Gold Men's Watch 16613
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
with gold rotating bezel with blue insert. Rolex Silver Serti Diamond and Sapphire Dial. Rolex oyster
Rolex 18K/SS Submariner Grey Serti Dial c. 2001
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
gray serti dial set with sapphire baguettes at 6 9 and 12 and 8 round diamond indexes. Unidirectional
18k Gold
Rolex Submariner Steel Gold Diamond Sapphire Serti Dial Watch 16613
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Steel Gold Diamond Sapphire Serti Dial Watch 16613. Officially certified
Steel, Gold
Rolex Submariner Steel Gold Diamond Sapphire Serti Dial Watch 16613
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Steel Gold Diamond Sapphire Serti Dial Watch 16613. Officially certified
Gold, Steel
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Serti Dial Mens Watch 16613
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Serti Dial Mens Watch 16613. Officially certified chronometer
Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Serti Dial Mens Watch 16613
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Serti Dial Mens Watch 16613. Officially certified chronometer
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Submariner Serti Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Naples, FL
Diameter: 40mm Dial: Silvered Serti Dial with diamonds and sapphires Movement: Automatic Movement
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Serti Dial Mens Watch 16613
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Serti Dial Mens Watch 16613. Officially certified
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Submariner Steel Gold Diamond Sapphire Serti Dial Mens Watch 16613
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Steel Gold Diamond Sapphire Serti Dial Mens Watch 16613. Officially certified
Gold, Steel
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Serti Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Serti Dial Mens Watch 16613 Unworn NOS
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Serti Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Serti Dial Mens Watch 16613 Box Papers
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Serti Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Serti Dial Mens Watch 16613 Box Papers
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Submariner Steel Gold Diamond Sapphire Serti Dial Watch 16613 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Steel Gold Diamond Sapphire Serti Dial Watch 16613 Box Papers. Officially
Steel, Gold
Rolex Submariner Steel Gold Diamond Sapphire Serti Dial Watch 16613 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Steel Gold Diamond Sapphire Serti Dial Watch 16613 Box Papers. Officially
Gold, Steel
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Serti Dial Mens Watch 16613
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Serti Dial Mens Watch 16613. Officially
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Serti Dial Mens Watch 16613
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Serti Dial Mens Watch 16613. Officially
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Serti Dial Mens Watch 16613
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Serti Dial Mens Watch 16613. Officially
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Serti Dial Mens Watch 16613
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Serti Dial Mens Watch 16613 Box Papers
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Serti Dial Watch 16613 Unworn NOS
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Serti Dial Watch 16613 Unworn NOS. Officially certified
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Serti Dial Mens Watch 16613 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Serti Dial Mens Watch 16613 Box Papers. Officially certified
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex GMT-Master II 0 16718 Men Yellow Gold Serti Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: COM002910 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: GMT-Master II Model Variant: 0 Model Number
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Serti Dial Mens Watch 16613 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Diamond Serti Dial Mens Watch 16613 Box Card. Officially
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Serti Dial Mens Watch 16613 Box Service Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Serti Dial Mens Watch 16613 Box Service Card. Officially
Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner 16808 Men's Yellow Gold Serti Diamond Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Age: 1984 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box Dial: Gold Serti Glass: Sapphire Crystal Case Size
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Chocolate 26331OR.OO.1220OR.02 NEW
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Truly unworn piece. Brushed finished 18kt rose gold case & bracelet with polished beveled corners. Brushed finished 18kt rose gold case octagon design bezel, secured with 8 polis...
Rose Gold
$75,270
H 0.4 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18k Gold Stick White Dial Automatic Watch 116508
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. 2022 Card. Comes with an original box and paper. * Free Shipping within the USA * Three-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can veri...
18k Gold
Natural 12 Carat Green Chrysoberyl Cats Eye and Diamond Mens Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
18 karat solid yellow gold men's ring mounts a 12 carat green Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye and tapered baguette diamond side stones. Hand made with a polished finish and secure bezel settin...
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Cat’s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,523
H 1.42 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
NEW Rolex Datejust 36mm 126200 Steel Mint Green Dial Automatic Watch B&P
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with an original box and papers.
Steel
Unavailable|$27,150
W 1.58 in
Rolex Yachtmaster 40 18K Gold Blue Sunburst Dial 2000 16628 Boxed Rolex Service
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Yachtmaster 40mm Solid 18K Yellow Gold Blue Sunburst Dial Reference 16628 P Serial Dates the manufacture of the watch to the year 2000 Case does not have lug-holes, br...
18k Gold
$18,400Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Champagne Men's Watch - 16523
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Champagne Men's Watch - 16523 Excellent condition comes with Rolex Box and certificate of authenticity free overnight shipping fits 8 inch wrist shop wi...
18k Gold
Roman Malakov 2.79 Carats Pear Shape Yellow Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful drop necklace, showcasing a 2.79 carats pear shape yellow diamond, set on a three prong setting. Accented by a diamond encrusted chain of mixed-cut diamonds weighing 26.1...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$27,600
H 1.58 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Daytona 18K Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 116523
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. No Original Box and Papers are Included. Comes with a Chronostore Presentation Box and Chronostore Authenticity Card. Covered by 3-year Chronostore Warranty. Details: Br...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Emilio Jewelry 20.00 Carat Gia Certified Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, A perfect gorgeous Gia Certified Fancy Intense Yellow Diamonds weighing j...
Yellow Diamond
Rolex Yacht-Master II Steel White Dial Automatic with box and papers
By Rolex
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
*We can have it new or second hand You can request more info* Prices will vary- Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 116680 Country/Region of Manufacture: S...
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master II 18K Yellow Gold Jubilee Black Dial Men Watch 126718
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in mint condition. Comes with the original box and papers.
Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex President Quartz Day-Date Factory Diamond Dial 18k Gold
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Day Date Original Diamond Dial 18k Solid Gold Mint Condition 1982 with box and papers. This Rolex watch is a true collectible to a Rolex lover. In mint condition with o...
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Black Dial 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Watch
By Mauboussin
Located in Oakton, VA
Mauboussin Watch - 18K Yellow Gold - Weight 111.87 Grams - 7.7 inches length - 34mm Dial Diameter - Circa 1990s Please take a close look at the dial and backside photos for all engra...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Custom Fully Iced Out Blue Dial Watch 126300
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Custom diamonds totaling approximately 14.75cttw Color: G-H Clarity: VS-SI. Brand & Model Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 126300 Model Number: 126300 Specifications ...
Steel
Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace and Chandelier Earrings Set Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire and diamond necklace and earrings set features a total of 174.55 carats of oval cut and drop shape faceted Ceylon sapphires of homogeneous splendid color and crysta...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
40 Carat Old Mine Colombian Drop Emerald & Baguette Diamond 18K Gold Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Explore timeless elegance with our 17-carat Colombian Emerald and Diamond Necklace in 18K gold. This exquisite piece showcases a captivating AGL-certified 17.04 carat Old Mine Drille...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
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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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.
These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.