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 seen Rolex signature design the 3,6,9 known to be the explorer dial as it is frequentl...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1965 Rolex Submariner 5513 Stainless Steel Gilt Dial Automatic 40 mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Gilt Era Submariner The reference 5513 is one of the longest-running and most revered models in Rolex history.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage 5512 Gilt Underline Dial Pointed Crown Guard Submariner Full Set
By Rolex
Located in Boston, MA
A vintage Rolex Submariner, model 5512, with rare Underline gilt dial and pointed crown guard case.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Small Crown Gilt Black Dial 6205 Steel Automatic Watch 1954
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
The model 6205 was exclusively only available in 1954 and 1955 after the model 6204. The early submariner tend to have the matt in finish due to natural aging and from the source of ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
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: Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back stamped 5512 II...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Gilt Dial Self Winding Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Paris, FR
Fine stainless steel self winding wristwatch with gilt black dial
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Submariner Gilt Dial Men's Automatic Watch 5513
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Submariner Gilt Dial Men's Automatic Watch 5513 - Automatic winding; acrylic crystal.
Vintage Rolex Submariner Gilt Dial Men's Automatic Watch 5513
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Submariner Gilt Dial Men's Automatic Watch 5513 - Automatic winding; acrylic crystal.
ROLEX Color Change Pointy-Crown Guard Gilt Dial Submariner
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Stunningly handsome grey bezel on gilt brown dial. The whole package, incorporating desirable pointy-crown guards, handsome color change and gilt dial in a watch as wearable to today...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner GILT Maxi Dial James Bond Wristwatch Ref 5513-0
By Rolex
Located in Vannes, FR
Rolex Submariner wristwatch in stainless steel, reference 5513-0 GILT maxi dial from circa 1976.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel “Four Line Gilt Dial” Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5512
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Gilt dial Submariners represent some of the most aesthetically beautiful vintage sport watches, with the glossy black dial providing a dramatic background for gold printing. This wat...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Red Triangle Bezel With Gilt Dial Gents 5508 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Specifications Ref: W3012 Model: 5508 Serial: 488*** Movement: Automatic Case: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 38 mm Dial: Black Bracelet: Fabric Nato Buckle: Stainless Steel Tang B...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Gilt Gloss Meters First Dial Pointed Crown Guards 5512
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
COM1639 MANUFACTURERRolex MODELSubmariner MODEL REFERENCE5512 AGECirca 1962 GENDERMen's BOX & PAPERSXupes Presentation Pouch DIALBlack GLASSPlexiglass MOVEMENTAutomatic WATER RESISTA...
Stainless Steel
Ref #5512 Rare Early Stainless-Steel Submariner Gilt Dial
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Stainless-Steel Gilt Dial Submariner by Rolex - Early Ref #5512 Pointy Crown-Guards, Rare Gilt Dial, circa late 1950's
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel Ref. #5513 'Pointy Guard' Gilt Dial Submariner
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Stainless Steel Ref. #5513 'Pointy Guard' Gilt Dial Submariner c1970 by Rolex - Gilt Dial Ref. #5513 w/ very Rare Patina, Early & Rare Pointy Crown-Guards, Early 1960's
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Gilt Dial Ref# 5512
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex Submariner with original gilt dial Ref# 5512.
Gilt Dial Rolex Submariner Ref 5513
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a great looking example of a very collectible early 1960s Rolex Submariner reference 5513. It has an original and rare gilt dial with gold and silver writing and the outer ra...
Rolex Stainless Steel Gilt Dial Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5512
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is an exceptional example of an early Rolex Submariner reference 5512 with a beautiful original gilt dial from 1961.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Gilt Dial Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5512
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Aside from having the box, papers and even the Rolex hang tags and anchor, what makes this watch so special is its amazing 4 row gilt dial.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch with Gilt Underline Dial Ref 5513
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This Rolex Submariner, Ref. 5513, wristwatch has a gilt dial with and an underline.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch with Gilt Dial Ref 5512 circa 1962
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The original gilt dial with outer chapter ring is flawless.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch with Gilt Dial Ref 5512 circa 1962
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is an exceptional example of a stainless steel Rolex Submariner, Ref. 5512, circa 1962. The original gilt dial with outer chapter ring is flawless.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Gilt Dial ref. 5513 c. 1966
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Submariner ref 5513 gilt glossy dial with patinaed luminous markers and hands on original riveted oyster bracelet.
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Stainless Steel Submariner Ref 5512 with Gilt Dial circa 1963
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Submariner Ref. 5512, serial# 990XXX, caseback dated III/63, circa 1963.
Stainless Steel
Sold
W 1.54 in Dm 1.54 in
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner “Bart Simpson” Gilt Dial Wristwatch Ref 5513
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Great example vintage Rolex Submariner ref 5513 with exceptional condition original gilt so called “Bart Simpson” dial, serial no. 1.3 million circa 1966.
Stainless Steel
1962 Rolex Submariner Gilt Gloss Meters First Dial Pointed Crown Guards
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
The Mercedes hands sit nicely on the aged gilt gloss dial on this model. There are some signs of natural degradation to the dial and lume, with some faint witness marks from previous...
Stainless Steel
1966 Rolex Submariner Gilt Gloss Meters First 5 Ticks Dial Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
""This stainless steel Rolex Submariner reference 5513 has a case in almost completely original condition.
Stainless Steel
Sold
Dm 1.54 in
ROLEX Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5513 with Gilt Tropical Dial circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Submariner wristwatch, Ref. 5513, serial 1.5 million, circa 1966, with great looking patinaed so-called gilt tropical dial.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 0 5513 Men Stainless Steel Gilt Explorer "Kissing L" Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: COM002874 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Submariner Model Variant: 0 Model Number: 5513 Age: 1963 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box Dial: Black Quarter Arabic Glass:...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Sold
W 1.58 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch with Gilt Dial Ref 5513 circa 1965
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Submariner wristwatch, Ref. 5513, serial number 1.2 million, circa 1965, with very pleasing original gilt SWISS T
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Date 40mm Black Dial Stainless Steel Automatic Men Watch 168000
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Submariner Black Dial Steel Men's Watch 168000 Box Papers. Automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 40.0 mm in diameter. Stainless steel dive bezel with black inse...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Date 41mm 126610LN
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 41mm Submariner Date in Oystersteel by Rolex. Featuring a black dial, complemented by a black ceramic unidirectional rotatable bezel with 60-minute graduations coated in platinum. ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner (No Date) 14060
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Submariner REFERENCE: 14060 SIZE: 40mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BEZEL: Black BAND: Oystersteel MOVEMENT: Automatic Very Good condition No box or papers ...
Stainless Steel
$12,200
W 1.58 in L 1.58 in
1996 Rolex Submariner Date 16610 Stainless Steel Tritium Dial Automatic 40mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Definitive Modern Diver Silhouette The reference 16610 is the bridge between the vintage tool watch era and modern luxury Rolex. Produced for over twenty years, it represents th...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Date 16610
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A men's 40mm Submariner Date in Oyster steel by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with a unidirectional rotating bezel and a black 60-minute graduation bezel insert. Fitted with a scrat...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Submariner Date in stainless steel by Rolex. Featuring a black dial, a date aperture and a uni-directional rotatable bezel with 60-minute graduations. Fitted with an Oyster bracele...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 40mm Submariner Date in steel by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with a unidirectional rotating bezel and a black 60-minute graduation bezel insert. Fitted with a scratch-resistant ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner No Date Steel Ceramic Bezel Black Dial Mens Watch 114060
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. No original box and papers. This watch comes with a Chronostore presentation box and an authenticity card. Brand Rolex Type Wristwatch Department Men Model Number 114060 ...
Steel
$17,710
H 1.58 in W 0.52 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Submariner No Date Steel Ceramic Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 114060
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. This watch comes with an original box, and papers. Covered by a 3-year warranty. * Free Shipping within the USA * Three-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with...
Steel
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 sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back stamped 1680 IV.70 Di...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Date 41mm 126610LN
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An unworn 41mm Submariner Date in Oystersteel by Rolex. Featuring a black dial, complemented by a black ceramic uni-directional rotatable bezel with 60-minute graduations coated in p...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex 1665 Double Red Sea Dweller Stainless Steel 40mm 1972
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1665 Serial: 3066*** Year: 1972 Model: Sea Dweller Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Black Dial: Black DOUBLE RED SEA DWELLER Face: Acryli...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Vintage Rolex Submariner 1680 Stainless Steel 1978
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1680 Serial: 5295*** Year: 1978 Model: Rolex Submariner Case Material: Stainless Steel Bezel: Black Band: Custom NATO Strap Dial: Black Face: Acrylic Case Size: 40mm I...
Men's Rolex Submariner Stainless Watch Black Spider Dial
By Rolex
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage Rolex Submariner Stainless Steel "Spider Dial" Watch. Watch features a classic Submariner configuration with a 40mm stainless steel case, oyster-style, 7 inch (177.8mm) brace...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 40mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 16613
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Rolex Submariner 40mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 16613. This Beautiful Timepiece was Produced in 1989 and is Powered by Mechanical (Automatic) M...
Rolex Submariner 5513 No Date Watch & Box
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Submariner 5513 Men's Watch. This timepiece features a 40mm stainless steel case and a bi-directional rotating stainless steel bezel with a black aluminum...
Stainless Steel
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
$7,480
H 1.03 in W 0.4 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 26mm Steel Custom Purple Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 69174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned good condition. Custom Diamond dial and bezel. No original box and papers. Comes with a chronostore box. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Numb...
Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Pink Dial, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS: Length 44mm x Di...
Stainless Steel
$8,990
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 26 Steel 18K Gold Custom Red MOP Dial And Bezel Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Custom Diamond Dial and bezel. No original box and no paper. It comes with a seller box. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model N...
18k Gold, Steel
Hermes Birkin Sellier 25 Bag Blue Indigo Palladium Hardware Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin Sellier 25 limited edition bag featured in chic Blue Indigo. Richly saturated and jewel toned, Hermes Bleu Indigo is gorgeous for year round wear, ...
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chrono Steel Mens Watch 26331ST.OO.1220ST.02 Unworn
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Silver-tone stainless steel case with a silver-tone stainless steel bracelet. 8 screws fixed silver-tone stainless steel bezel. Black dial with silver-tone hands and index hour marke...
Stainless Steel
Emilio Jewelry Certified 16.00 Carat Burma No Heat Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the museum vault at Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring the kings of gems, a Burma Untreated No He...
Ruby
GIA Certified 3.66 Carats Oval Cut Fancy Light Pink Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful engagement ring, showcasing a vibrant 3.66 carats oval cut pink diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Light Pink color and Internally Flawless clarity, bezel-set in 18K rose ...
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2002 Iconic Bamboo Heel Leather Sandals US 9.5 It - 39.5
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Iconic Bamboo High Heel Sandals Spring-Summer 2002 collection US size 9.5 B - Italian 39.5 B Dark brown leather, braided cord that wraps and ties, leather sole & ...
Renaissance Cameo Pendant
Located in New Orleans, LA
The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a...
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Turquoise Blue Dial Steel Watch 277200
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31mm Turquoise Blue Dial Steel Watch 277200. This watch is one of the most desirable colors in this category. Brand new never been used with a white tag attach...
Turquoise, Steel
Rolex 118388 Day-Date 18k Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Case Diameter: 36mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold bezel with Diamonds Dial: All Diamond dial with black Roman numerals ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Adler 45ct Asscher Cut Diamonds Tennis Bracelet Sultan Qaboos Bin Said
By Adler
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum Adler Genèva Ca.45 Ct Asscher Cut Diamonds Tennis Bracelet to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said One of a kind Tennis Bracelet completely hand made from solid Platinum. Di...
Diamond, Platinum
PATEK PHILIPPE Nautilus Vintage watch steel/yellow gold and diamonds
By Patek Philippe
Located in London, England
PATEK PHILIPPE Nautilus Vintage Lady steel/yellow gold 18k with factory diamonds. Ladies' wrist watch, ref. 4700/52. Stainless steel/yellow gold 18K, case number 2876844, bezel set ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel
Vintage 1950s Boucheron 57.00 Carat Round and Baguette Diamonds Bracelet
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 75 graduating Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 31.00 carats with the largest weighing approximately 1.25 carat and the s...
Diamond, Platinum
S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Rhinestone G Logo Black Stretch Halter Gown IT38
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an iconic halter neck black Gucci gown with a black rhinestone 'G' closure, designed by Tom Ford for the Spring/Summer 1998 collection. The same rhinestone 'G' buckle acce...
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.
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.