Rolex Submariner Date Diamond Dial 116613LN
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 40mm Submariner Date in stainless steel and yellow gold by Rolex. Features a black diamond set
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Rare Submariner Date Diamond Dial 116618LB
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A solid 18k yellow gold rare Blue Submariner Date ref. 116618LB wristwatch by Rolex. Featuring a
Diamond, 18k Gold
$19,995
W 1.58 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Submariner 116610 Diamond Sapphires Custom Bezel & Dial 116659SABR Style
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 116610LN, featuring a custom bezel and dial inspired by the Rolex 116659SABR. This
Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Date Emerald / Diamond Stainless Steel Watch Green Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner Date Custom Diamond Stainless Steel Watch with Emeralds/Diamond Bezel Lugs and
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Date Sapphire/Diamond Stainless Steel Watch Blue Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner Date Custom Diamond Stainless Steel Watch with Sapphire/Diamond Bezel Lugs and
Stainless Steel
Rolex Two-Tone Submariner Gold Dial with Sapphire & Diamond Indexes Ref. 16613
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Dial w/ Sapphire & Diamond Indexes Bracelet: 93153-18 Two-Tone Oyster Bracelet with 10 links; end
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 40 mm Blue Dial Two Tone Diamond Men's Watch 116613LB
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Rolex Series: Submariner Model: 116613 Case Diameter: 40 mm Bracelet: Oyster band; 18k
Stainless Steel
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
H 1.19 in Dm 16.54 in
Rolex 18K Gold Submariner Ref. 16618 with factory Diamond Serti Dial
Located in London, GB
Absolutely perfect 18K Rolex Submariner with factory settings dial, box, papers,warranty
Gold
Rolex Rare Submariner Smurf Diamond Dial 116619LB
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A white gold 40mm Submariner Date Smurf by Rolex. Features a rare blue dial with diamond set hour
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex 16618 Submariner Diamond Bezel Blue Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 16618 Model: Submariner Case Material: 18k yellow gold Case Diameter: 40mm
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Rolex Submariner Date Smurf Diamond Dial 116619LB Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A white gold Submariner Date Smurf by Rolex. Featuring a blue dial with diamond set hour markers
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Two Tone Submariner Serti Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 16613 Model: Submariner Case Material: Two tone Case Diameter: 40mm Crystal
Diamond, White Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Blue Dial Diamond Bezel Submariner Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
set diamond bezel (40mm diameter). Custom blue dial with white hour markers. Stainless steel Oyster
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Date reference 16618 / 16618T, Serti Diamond & Sapphire Dial...
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our neo vintage and very attractive Rolex Submariner Date reference 16618 / 16618T features an 18ct
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
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
This amazingly and super well-kept Rolex Submariner comes with its original box and papers and
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
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 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
Rolex Submariner Date 40mm Two Tone Black Diamond Factory Dial Ref: 116613LN
By Rolex
Located in București, București
terms&conditions agreement. The Rolex Submariner 116613LN is a prestigious watch model produced by
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
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 Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Submariner Serti Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex Style: Submariner MPN: 16613 Serial: "A" Serial Case Material: Stainless
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 16610 Submariner Black Dial and Black Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex 16610 Submariner Black Dial and Black Bezel Watch This Rolex 16610 Submariner Watch is in
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Submariner Serti Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex Style: Submariner MPN: 16613 Serial: "P" Serial Case Material: Stainless
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless ...
Rolex Yellow Gold Submariner Blue Bezel Champagne Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Submariner 18k Gold Men's Watch Champagne Dial 16618 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner 18K Yellow Gold Serti Dial Diamond Sapphire Men's Watch 16808
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Model Rolex Submariner 16808 Style Dress/Formal, Luxury Movement Mechanical (Automatic) Band Color Gold
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 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 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 Submariner 18k Gold Steel Custom Diamond Bezel Blue Dial Men Watch 16613
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Rolex Submariner Blue Dial 18k Gold Steel Custom Diamond Bezel and Custom Diamond Blue
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
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Diamond Sapphire Custom Dial Bezel Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Steel Rolex Submariner 168000 with customized bright red Serti dial and red bezel rim. Matt finish
Diamond, Sapphire, Steel
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 Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Submariner Custom Diamond Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Columbia, MO
This sought-after timepiece is a Rolex, 2002 production, Submariner. The Rolex is comprised of 18
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner 116613, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
. Watch label: Swiss Made. Item Variations: 116613BLKDSO. Rolex Submariner Black Diamond Dial Stainless
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Blue Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116613
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Blue Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116613. Officially certified
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Black Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116613
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Black Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116613. Officially certified
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Blue Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116613
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Blue Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116613. Officially certified
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Black Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116613
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Black Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116613. Officially certified
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Black Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116613
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Black Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116613. Officially certified
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 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 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 Box Papers
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Submariner Serti Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Naples, FL
Brand: Rolex Submariner Model Number: 16613 Serial Number: Z00xxx (Circa 2006 1/2) Case
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold Blue Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116618 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold Blue Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116618 Box Card. Officially certified
Yellow Gold
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 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 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 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 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 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 Blue Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116613 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Blue Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116613 Box Card. Officially
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Blue Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116613 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Blue Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116613 Box Card. Officially
Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Blue Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116613 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Blue Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116613 Box Card. Officially
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Blue Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116613 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Blue Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116613 Box Card. Officially
Yellow Gold, Steel
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
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 25721ST Custom Two Tone Rose Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 25721ST Custom Two Tone Rose Watch with Baguette Diamonds This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos De Cartier Chronograph Two Tone Custom Diamond Watch W2SA0008
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier Series: Santos Model: W2SA0008 Case Diameter: 44 mm Bracelet: 18k yellow gold / stainless steel Bezel: Custom diamond set Dial: Silver Carat Weight: 30.00 carats in ...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 18Kt. Gold President with Custom Blue Diamond Marker Dial, 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: President / Reference 18000 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter...
Audemars Piguet Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Brand: Audemars Piguet Collection: Royal Oak Offshore Movement Type: Automatic – Caliber 3126/3840 Case Material: 18K White Gold Diamond Setting: Diamonds across the watch – inc...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Two-Toned Logo Face Datejust Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel with a fluted bezel and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. 36mm face Model #126233 Serial #L1662xxx Size 6 1/2 inches Comes with its ...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster Xl W62020x6 Silver Dial Stainless Steel Fully Iced Out Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster Xl W62020x6 Silver Dial Stainless Steel Custom Fully Iced Out Watch. Stainless steel case back. Case dimensions: 49 mm x 43 mm. Case thickness: 13 mm. Hidden deploy...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
18K Gold 6.55cts Bezel Set Men's Colombian Emerald Solitaire Gypsy Signet Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a stunning, Colombian emerald signet bezel ring in 18K yellow gold. This gorgeous statement-size solitaire ring carries a 6.55-carat ethically mined emerald in a secure ...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116505 Black Dial Pink Subdials 18K Rose Gold Box/Card
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Discover our collection of carefully evaluated and inspected pre-owned watches, each meticulously assessed and authenticated by our in-house certified horologists. Every piece underg...
Rose Gold
Rolex Day Date 40 Presidential 228348RBR Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Dial Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day Date 40 Presidential 228348RBR Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Dial Bezel The Rolex Yellow Gold President Day Date 40 228348RBR is a wristwatch with an analog display. It has ...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date President 118238 Champagne Dial Mens Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Day-Date President 118238 Mens Watch. 36mm 18K yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. Champagne dial with gold hands and gold index hour markers. Minute markers ar...
18k Gold
$18,980
H 1.62 in W 0.52 in Dm 1.62 in
Unworn Rolex Datejust 41mm Steel Mint Green Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126300
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with the original box and papers. 5-year Rolex warranty. Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 126300 Model Number: M126300-0014 Movement: Mechanical (Automatic), Rolex C...
Steel
$29,100
H 1.58 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in
New Rolex GMT-Master II Sprite Black Dial Men Automatic Jubilee Watch 126720VTNR
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New. Comes with the original box and papers. 5-year Rolex Warranty
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Glacier Ice Blue Dial 40mm Platinum Watch 116506 Complete Mint
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This Rolex Cosmograph Daytona wristwatch is a luxurious and sporty accessory perfect for men who appreciate high-end timepieces. Made of platinum, the watch features a silver case co...
Platinum
$30,990
H 1.58 in W 0.52 in Dm 1.58 in
New Release Rolex GMT-Master II 40mm Bruce Wayne Jubilee Watch 126710
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand new. Comes with the original box and papers. Rolex GMT-Master II 126710GRNR Condition: New Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex GMT-Master II 126710GRNR Model Number: 126710GRNR Departm...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Black Dial 116500LN
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stainless steel 116500LN Daytona from Rolex with a black dial. Complementing the black dial is a black ceramic bezel with a tachymetric scale, three counters, and pushers. The Oys...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Hulk Ceramic Steel Green Dial Watch 116610LV
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned good condition. No original box and papers.
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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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.