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Rolex Speedking 1940

Rolex Steel Early Speedking with Original Dial from 1941 or 1942
Rolex Steel Early Speedking with Original Dial from 1941 or 1942

Rolex Steel Early Speedking with Original Dial from 1941 or 1942

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Speedking / Reference 3373 METAL / MATERIAL

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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1947 Vintage Rolex Speedking Stainless Steel with Rare Pink Gold Arabic Dial!
1947 Vintage Rolex Speedking Stainless Steel with Rare Pink Gold Arabic Dial!

1947 Vintage Rolex Speedking Stainless Steel with Rare Pink Gold Arabic Dial!

By Rolex

Located in Warrington, PA

reason the Rolex 'Speedking' was born. Featured here is a vintage Rolex Oyster Speedking circa 1947

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Speedking Precision Wristwatch Ref 4220, 1946

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Speedking Precision Wristwatch Ref 4220, 1946

By Rolex

Located in Firenze, IT

with a stainless steel Rolex buckle. Case : Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking circa 1940's
Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking circa 1940's

Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking circa 1940's

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex SS Speedking circa 1940's 31mm diameter Oyster case with screw down period crown and caseback

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Rose Gold Speedking Wristwatch circa 1940s
Rolex Rose Gold Speedking Wristwatch circa 1940s

Rolex Rose Gold Speedking Wristwatch circa 1940s

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 14k rose gold Speedking wristwatch, Ref. 4270, circa 1940s. Great condition 31mm Oyster case

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Speedking Wristwatch circa 1943
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Speedking Wristwatch circa 1943

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Speedking Wristwatch circa 1943

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Oyster Speedking wristwatch, serial number 211,XXX, circa 1943. 31mm boy's

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Speedking Wristwatch circa 1940s
Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Speedking Wristwatch circa 1940s

Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Speedking Wristwatch circa 1940s

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel and rose gold Speedking wristwatch, circa 1940s. Boy's size 31mm case with

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Speedking Original Dial manual wristwatch, c1942
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Speedking Original Dial manual wristwatch, c1942

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Speedking Original Dial manual wristwatch, c1942

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Speedking boy’s size 31mm Oyster case circa 1942 with pleasing original matte silvered dial

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Haas Neveux for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum & Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm X Width 2...

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By Bulgari

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch
Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch

Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970s Cartier Paris Centure Collection Wrist Watch, 18k Yellow Gold 27 X 27 M.M. 2 Piece stepped case. 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind movement. White Dial with Black Roman nu...

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Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch

Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

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Vintage 1960s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Miami, FL

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Rolex Rare Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual from 1952 Oversized Bubble Back Movement
Rolex Rare Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual from 1952 Oversized Bubble Back Movement

Rolex Rare Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual from 1952 Oversized Bubble Back Movement

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6334 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 / 54 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Rolex 14Kt Prince with rare Black Dial Hand Made Case and Movement circa 1940's
Rolex 14Kt Prince with rare Black Dial Hand Made Case and Movement circa 1940's

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By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince Drs. Watch / Reference 1490 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X ...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Engine Turned Bezel 1957
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Engine Turned Bezel 1957

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By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6565 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1957 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diamet...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier 18Kt. Tank European Watch & Clock Co. w/ Engine Turned Dial 1920 / 30's
Cartier 18Kt. Tank European Watch & Clock Co. w/ Engine Turned Dial 1920 / 30's

Cartier 18Kt. Tank European Watch & Clock Co. w/ Engine Turned Dial 1920 / 30's

By Cartier

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tank Style / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18 Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920 / 30's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm X 23mm W...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex 9Kt Solid Gold Two Tone Prince with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing 1938
Rolex 9Kt Solid Gold Two Tone Prince with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing 1938

Rolex 9Kt Solid Gold Two Tone Prince with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing 1938

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Omega Stainless Steel Constellation Original Dial Automatic Watch
Omega Stainless Steel Constellation Original Dial Automatic Watch

Omega Stainless Steel Constellation Original Dial Automatic Watch

By Omega

Located in Long Beach, CA

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Cartier Ronde Solo 2889 Mid Size Rose Gold Quartz Wrist Watch
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By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

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2010s French Wrist Watches

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Vintage Benrus Military Style Wrist Watch with Leather Bund Strap
Vintage Benrus Military Style Wrist Watch with Leather Bund Strap

Vintage Benrus Military Style Wrist Watch with Leather Bund Strap

By Benrus

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Enjoy this neat post WWII Benrus Military BH-11 Style Steel Men's Wrist Watch. In case size 31.5mm, the dial has a combination of Arabic numerals and matchstick markers with a sweep ...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Manual Winding, Ref 2390/5, Cal 30T2
Omega Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Manual Winding, Ref 2390/5, Cal 30T2

Omega Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Manual Winding, Ref 2390/5, Cal 30T2

By Omega

Located in Antwerp, BE

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Omega Stainless Steel Applied Roman Numerals Manual Wind Wristwatch
Omega Stainless Steel Applied Roman Numerals Manual Wind Wristwatch

Omega Stainless Steel Applied Roman Numerals Manual Wind Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in Firenze, IT

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Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

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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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

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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