Rolex Submariner Date Yellow Gold Sunburst Blue Tritium Dial Men's Watch 16618
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Pointed crown guards. Rolex logo on the crown. Blue Dial special time-lapse unidirectional rotating 18k yellow gold bezel.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel "No Crown Guard" Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5508
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This piece offers great value for a rare early reference, particularly when compared to the price of track ring dial 5512- or 5513s. Note the exceptional glossiness of the dial. The ...
Stainless Steel
Rare Vintage Rolex Submariner James Bond Big Crown Stainless Steel Automatic
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
N.B. The 6538 Submariner is a very rare timepiece, featuring an original tropical gilt dial, 'Big Crown' and no crown guard.
Stainless Steel
Certified 1965 Rolex Submariner 5513 Vintage Black Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Submariner Reference #:5513. Rolex Submariner 5513‚ are the authentic Submariners and no collection is complete without them.
ROLEX Stainless Steel Second Model Submariner Ref 6205 circa 1954
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Great vintage look in a no-crown-guard Submariner. No depth rating on the dial.
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Black Dial Chronometer Submariner Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Oyster Perpetual Date, Submariner, 1000 ft /330 m, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, case No. L966216, Ref. 16613. Sold in August 1996. Fine, center seconds, self-windi...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex SS Submariner James Bond "Big Crown" No Crown Guards Model
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Submariner James Bond "Big Crown" no crown guards model ref # 6538 circa 1958.
1962 Rolex Submariner Gilt Gloss Meters First Dial Pointed Crown Guards
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
The crown was also given a guard, which at first was a square crown guard that proved awkward for practical use.
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Vintage 1967 Submariner No Date Stainless Steel Ref. 5513
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BRAND NAME: Rolex REFERENCE: 5513 SERIES: Submariner No Date DIAL COLOR: Black with Beautiful Tritium Markers MOVEMENT: Automatic FUNCTIONS: Hours, Minut...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5513
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Reference: 5513 Circa: 1978 Movement: Cal. 1530 Serial number: 5224xxx Case: 40mm, stainless steel with screw-down case back and crown; winding crown engraved with Rolex ...
Stainless Steel
1962 Rolex Submariner Stainless Steel 5512 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
The 5512 went through several iterations, and this piece sports the meters-first two lines of writing on the dial, pointed crown guards and the rarely seen oval hour markers.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel James Bond Tropical Submariner Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Submariner wristwatch, Ref. 5508, James Bond no-crown-guard with case back date code for I966, featuring correct 5508 chromium plated brass bezel in very mint c...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Maxi Dial Wristwatch Ref 5513
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A stainless steel no-date Rolex Submariner, ref. 5513 with Maxi dial Case.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN Men Stainless Steel 0 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN Men Stainless Steel 0 Watch £12,599 "Xupes Reference: W008357 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Submariner Model Variant: Date Model Number: 116610LN Age: ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Non-Date 114060 Men's Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007742 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Submariner Model Variant: No Date Model Number: 114060 Age: 16-07-2016 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box, Manual, Booklet, Swin...
Steel, Stainless Steel
1966 Rolex Submariner Gilt Gloss Meters First 5 Ticks Dial Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Meters first with rounded crown guard making this a late model, the late 1960s.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 0 5513 Men Stainless Steel Gilt Explorer "Kissing L" Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Condition: Case: Very Good - The case is in good overall condition and remains unpolished showing some scratches and marks from use. Lugs, shoulders and crown guards are all in propo...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Tudor Stainless Steel lssued to French Navy Mine Clearance Diver Wristwatch
By Tudor
Located in New York, NY
for the French Navy Model: Oyster Prince Submariner ==== Case No: 624xxx Circa: 1974 ETA Cal. 2483 automatic movement, 25 jewels, black matte dial, luminous square, bato...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Bamford & Sons Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5513
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A stainless steel no-date Rolex Submariner, ref. 5513 meter first customized by Bamford and Sons.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15407OR.OO.1220OR.01 Double Balance Wheel Iced Out
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel in 18K Rose Gold 15407OR Openworked Dial is an iconic masterpiece known for its sporty octagonal case shape, substantial link bracelet,...
Rose Gold
Rolex Submariner Date Two Tone Custom Diamond Watch with Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner Date Two Tone Custom Diamond Watch with Diamond Bezel and Side Diamond Bracelet 116613 Never worn watch, discontinued model.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust II 41mm Stainless Steel Fully Iced Out Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust II 41mm Stainless Steel Fully Iced Out Watch with Rainbow Index Pave Diamond Dial 116300 The Rolex Datejust II 41 MM includes a 31 jewel movement, Rolex Quickset, aut...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos De Cartier Custom Diamond Stainless Steel/ Yellow Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos De Cartier Custom Diamond Stainless Steel/ Yellow Gold Watch Pave Black Roman Numeral Dial WSSA0018 Mechanical movement with automatic winding, caliber 1847 MC. Steel...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
1985 Rolex Lady-Datejust Wristwatch in 18k Yellow Gold Ref: 69068
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This 1985 Rolex Datejust is a luxurious ladies’ timepiece crafted from 18k yellow gold with a 26mm case, a classic champagne dial, and a President bracelet. Adorned with factory-set ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
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
Rolex Datejust 6827 31mm Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A midsize Rolex Datejust ref. 6827 crafted in 18k yellow gold. Featuring a silver dial with applied diamond hour markers and a fluted yellow gold bezel. The watch is also fitted with...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$425,000
W 0.37 in D 0.25 in L 0.5 in
5.34 Carat Brazilian Alexandrite Oval Loose Gem AGL Certified – Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ultra-Fine Rare Brazilian Alexandrite Gemstone by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills proudly presents an extraordinary treasure: a 5.34 carat Brazilian Ale...
Chrysoberyl, Alexandrite
Emilio Jewelry Grs Certified Burma No Heat Ruby
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, Featuring one of the rarest Natural Rubies in the world. This ruby has r...
Ruby, Platinum
Rolex Presidential Diamond White Dial Custom Diamond 18KT Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Presidential 36mm Diamond White Dial Custom Diamond 18KT Yellow Gold Watch 18038 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible scratche...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Volcano Fully Ice Out Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Volcano Stainless Steel Fully Iced Out Watch 26170ST.OO.D101CR Even among Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshores, the “Volcano” is a stan...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Franck Muller Ladies Cintree Curvex 18k Rose Gold Diamonds Wristwatch Ref. 1751
By Franck Muller
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Franck Muller ladies Cintree Curvex manual wristwatch Ref. 1751 SG D CD consisting of 18k rose gold case and bracelet with diamonds on the dial, bezel and at the front section of the...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Gem Australian Black Opal Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This tremendous ring is the first and last cocktail ring you will ever want to own. A remarkable 12.28 carat black opal surrounded by 4.16 carats of round cut diamonds and a trillion...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
$219,000
W 0.36 in D 0.24 in L 0.51 in
GIA Certified 6.50 Carat Unheated Ceylon Blue Sapphire Loose Gemstone - Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Offered loose by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, this natural 6.50 carat Ceylon sapphire from Sri Lanka is an exceptional collector gemstone, presented in a rare elongated cushion cut...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, P...
Rolex Rare Day-Date Platinum Omani Khanjar Dial 1804
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare and important Rolex Omani Day-Date 1804, available now at our Showroom, London. This exquisite timepiece, crafted from opulent platinum, is one of very few pieces which were ...
Diamond, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Certified 10.29 Carat Pigeon Blood No Heat Burma Ruby Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. Appraisal available upon request by the...
Ruby
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.
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