Vintage 1976 Rolex Lady Cellini 5109 18K YG Champagne Dial Manual 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
It retains its original signed Rolex buckle, a small but significant detail that is often lost over time.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 6917 26mm 18K Gold President Diamond Bezel Black Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
The 18K yellow gold President bracelet shows ample wear and stretch to the links. The original signed Rolex crown shows very little wear with good threads.
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
1960's Rolex Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - 18K White Gold & Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: Rolex Country of origin: Switzerland Year built: c. 1960's Functions: Hours and Minutes Designed for: Women Case material: 18K white gold ...
White Gold
Vintage Rolex Datejust 80s Ref 16233 Automatic Gold Two Tone Champagne
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
All parts are original including the signed Rolex crown, dial, movement, and caseback.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 36mm 18K Yellow Gold Ref 6105 Automatic Vintage 1952
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
The dial is signed “Rolex Oyster Perpetual” and “Officially Certified Chronometer,” underscoring its precision pedigree.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini 4082 Gold Dial 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1976 Vintage Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Cellini ref. 4082 in 18K yellow gold, circa 1976, featuring a gold dial signed “Rolex Cellini,” manual-wind movement, cushion-shaped case, and integrated textured 18K y...
Gold
Vintage Rolex Gilt Brass Painted Horseshoe-Shaped Desk Clock C1960
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Dial: A Matt Silvered Dial, Signed Rolex, with applied Roman numerals, outer minute track subsidiary seconds dial at six with original gold-plated dauphine hands and matching seconds...
Brass
Rolex OP 1500 Lavender Dial Watch in Steel case, 1960-70
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
All parts are original including the signed Rolex crown, dial, movement, and caseback.
Silver
Rolex OP 1500 Lavender Dial Watch in Steel case, 1960-70
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
All parts are original including the signed Rolex crown, dial, movement, and caseback.
Silver
Rolex Datejust 16030 White Roman Dial Watch in Steel case, 1980s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
All parts are original including the signed Rolex crown, dial, movement, and caseback.
Steel
1964 Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675 PCG “Pepsi” with Gilt Dial & Chronograph Papers
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Serial number 101****. Triple signed, with signed Rolex clasp. Includes original outer box, chronometer paperwork with matched movement serial number, and Rolex brochure.
Stainless Steel
1962 Rolex Explorer Ref. 5501 Vintage Mens Watch - Stainless Steel & 14K Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
Our photos couldn't do justice to its details. Its period correct Rolex Oyster "rivet" bracelet is just short of mint with only light signs of previous polishing and virtually no s...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Antique Rare Rolex Prince 9CT Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch, C1930s
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Case: The Rhombus designed 9ct yellow gold case with a plain polished back. The case fully signed Rolex ,numbered and Swiss hallmarked. Movement: The Rhombus keyless lever movement ...
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Rolex Cellini Geneve 23mm 18K White Gold Blue Dial Ladies Manual Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Vintage Ladies Manual Wind Dress Watch Brand: Rolex Model: Cellini Genève Movement: Manual wind Case Material: 18K White Gold Case Shape: Tonneau C...
18k Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Raleigh with Original Patinated Dial 1930's Oyster
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
It is part of the Tudor series but it signed Rolex Geneve under the dial. The dial is beautifully patinated and the hands are original luminous with Blued Steel.
Rolex Ref 4444 1948 32mm Shock Resisting Oyster Royal Watch 31r31s
By Rolex
Located in Dix hills, NY
A NICE ORIGINAL Men's 1948 ROLEX OYSTER ROYAL Signs of Wear: Exterior: Minor Scratches, Minor Rubbing Edges: Minor Scratching Band: Minor Scratches, Very Minor Rubbing Hardware: Min...
Rolex Datejust 16233 Champagne Dial Watch in 18K Yellow Gold & Steel, 1990s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
All parts are original including the signed Rolex crown, dial, movement, and caseback.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 16013 Champagne Dial Watch in 18K Yellow Gold & Steel, 1980s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
All parts are original including the signed Rolex crown, dial, movement, and caseback.
Yellow Gold, Steel, 18k Gold
Military WWI c1918 S/Silver Trench Rolex Officer's Watch w Hinged Stockwell Case
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
~ Timepiece is powered by the manually wound MOVEMENT, signed “Rolex Swiss Made” & “15 Jewels” reflecting a quality level above many contemporaneous military or civilian-i...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rolex ref 17000B Oyster Quartz cal 5035 DateJust c1979 36mm Mens' Watch + Box
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Featuring an eye-caching & highly desirable Silver Sunburst Dial, adorned with applied baton numerals, silver luminescent sword-shaped hands, centre seconds & date aperture at 3 o'cl...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust 80s Ref 16233 Automatic Gold Two Tone White Roman Numeral
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
All parts are original including the signed Rolex crown, dial, movement, and caseback.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Precision 50s Ref 6424 Black Patina Dial Manual Wind 36mm.
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
All parts are original including the signed Rolex crown, dial, movement, and caseback.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Orchid Diamonds Halo Set 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Classic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Tysons, VA
Crystal: Sapphire w. Watch Movement: Rolex caliber 1400 manual wind x. Band: 18K yellow gold mesh, bark finish, approximately 6 inches (15.24 centimeters) with case, signed Rolex on ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex OP 1501 Grey Mosaic Dial Watch in Stainless steel case, 1960-70
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
All parts are original including the signed Rolex crown, dial, movement, and caseback.
Stainless Steel
$5,588Sale Price / set|20% Off
Rolex Swiss President Curved Links Cufflinks In 18Kt Gold With 4 Black Onyxes
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Hallmarks: Stamped with Swiss marks; the maker's mark logo, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "ROLEX SA 18KT .750". Collateral: These cufflinks are accompanied by a pre...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique c1915 Rolex W&D 9K 375 Rose Gold 28mm Hinged Round Case Ladies' Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This sophisticated ladies’ timepiece is an antique Rolex watch from circa 1915, yet it’s in beautiful original condition & in great working order This exquisite timepiece feature...
Rose Gold
ARTNAOR - 35cm Rolex Tribute Sculpture, Signed Collage Teddy
By Naor
Located in PARIS, FR
Technique: Sculpture in Resin , signed Dimension : 35 x 25 x 28 cm Weight: 3 kg About the artist: Art by Naor is a French artist from Lyon born in 1988. Completely anchored in h...
Resin
Gold Rolex Painting, Acrylic Mixed Media, Pop Art, Signed, 92x73 cm
By Jisbar
Located in PARIS, FR
Original and unique painting in acrylic and mixed media. Signed, dated and titled at the back of the canvas. Sold with the Certificate of Authenticity. This piece is part of Jisbar’...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Price Upon Request
Gold Rolex Daytona, Contemporary C Print, Signed, Limited Edition 15
By Nick Veasey
Located in PARIS, FR
C print, x-ray photograph from Specials series by contemporary artist Nick veasey. Limited edition of 15, Signed and numbered by the artist. Framed with a black aluminium art box f...
C Print
Rolex for Tiffany and Co Oyster Perpetual Date 15210 Dark Blue Dial Watch
By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date for Tiffany & Co. with a rare co-signed dark blue dial in 34mm stainless steel case with engine-turned bezel and Oyster bracelet.
Stainless Steel
Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback “Ovetto” Ref. 3372, 18K Rose Gold, Cal. 9¾, c.1945
By Rolex
Located in PARIS, FR
Silver dial with rose gold hands and hour markers, central seconds, screw-down caseback and signed Rolex screw-down crown. Rolex 9¾-ligne automatic movement, inspected in September...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref 16233 90s Champagne Tapestry Dial Two Tone 36mm
Located in New York, NY
All parts are original including the signed Rolex crown, dial, movement, and caseback.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust 90s Ref 16220 Grey Tapestry Dial Quickset Date 36mm.
Located in New York, NY
All parts are original including the signed Rolex crown, dial, movement, and caseback.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz Ref 17000 1980s Quartz Black Dial 36mm Case
Located in New York, NY
All parts are original including the signed Rolex crown, case back, dial, and movement.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref 16013 1980s Matte Lemon Dial 36mm Two Tone Case.
Located in New York, NY
All parts are original including the signed Rolex crown, dial, movement, and caseback.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref 16013 80s Champagne Linen Dial 36mm Two Tone Case.
Located in New York, NY
All parts are original including the signed Rolex crown, dial, movement, and caseback.
Stainless Steel
Art-Deco 1925 Rolex W&D 9K 375 Yellow Gold 25mm Hinged Octagon Case Ladies Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This sophisticated ladies’ timepiece is a Rolex from Art-Deco mid-1920’s period, classy & elegant, it’s in beautiful condition & in excellent working order This exquisite ...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Cellini Ref 6623 2000s 18K Gold Quartz White Arabic Numeral Dial 3
Located in New York, NY
All parts are original including the signed Rolex crown, caseback, dial, and movement.
18k Gold
Antique c1913 Rolex W&D 9K 375 Rose Gold Case & 9K Gold Bracelet Ladies' Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This sophisticated ladies’ timepiece is an antique Rolex watch from circa 1913, yet it’s in beautiful original condition & in great working order This exquisite timepiece featur...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Tudor Stainless Steel From 1956 with Custom Finish on the Original Dial
By Tudor
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tudor Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Reference 7813 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1956 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diameter 31mm MOV...
Stainless Steel
Authentic Carl F. Bucherer 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst & Diamond Ring
By Carl F. Bucherer
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Following the 2023 acquisition by Rolex, these signed vintage and contemporary jewelry pieces have become increasingly collectible.
Tiffany Atlas Watch in 18K Yellow Gold, 1980s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
All parts are original including the signed Rolex crown, dial, movement, and caseback.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 34mm 1970s Mens Vintage Automatic RA772B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, unrestored Rolex signed white tropical dial, Roman numeral and applied baton index hour markers, silver minute and hour hands, sw...
Stainless 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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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.
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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.
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