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Rolex Cellini 3805 White Roman Dial Watch in 18K Yellow Gold, 1970s
Rolex Cellini 3805 White Roman Dial Watch in 18K Yellow Gold, 1970s

Rolex Cellini 3805 White Roman Dial Watch in 18K Yellow Gold, 1970s

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

leather strap and signed Rolex buckle. Time only. Tonneau case. Sunburst mocha dial. Matching stick hands

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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1938 Rolex Art Deco Vintage Mens Tonneau Ref. 3892 Watch - Chromium
1938 Rolex Art Deco Vintage Mens Tonneau Ref. 3892 Watch - Chromium

1938 Rolex Art Deco Vintage Mens Tonneau Ref. 3892 Watch - Chromium

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1938 ROLEX Art Deco Vintage Mens Tonneau Ref. 3892 Watch - Chromium Very Fine & Rare Early Rolex

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Metal

Rolex Cellini Tonneau 4080 Diamond Dial Flor Bar Link Bracelet W/Papers
Rolex Cellini Tonneau 4080 Diamond Dial Flor Bar Link Bracelet W/Papers

Rolex Cellini Tonneau 4080 Diamond Dial Flor Bar Link Bracelet W/Papers

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

The Vintage Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Tonneau Watch is a luxurious and elegant timepiece that

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

1958 Rolex Pre-Cellini Vintage Larger Ladies Dress Watch - 9K Gold
1958 Rolex Pre-Cellini Vintage Larger Ladies Dress Watch - 9K Gold

1958 Rolex Pre-Cellini Vintage Larger Ladies Dress Watch - 9K Gold

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1958 ROLEX Pre-Cellini Vintage Larger Ladies Dress Watch - 9K Gold Charming Mid-Century Design

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold

Art-Deco 9K Rose Gold Rolex Tonneau Case Manual 15 Rubis Ladies' Wristwatch
Art-Deco 9K Rose Gold Rolex Tonneau Case Manual 15 Rubis Ladies' Wristwatch

Art-Deco 9K Rose Gold Rolex Tonneau Case Manual 15 Rubis Ladies' Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

This Fine Rolex ladies' dress watch is from Art-Deco period, yet it's in beautiful vintage

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex Gold Bubbleback Tonneau Case circa 1940's
Rolex Gold Bubbleback Tonneau Case circa 1940's

Rolex Gold Bubbleback Tonneau Case circa 1940's

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 14K YG Bubbleback circa 1940's. 32 X 39mm tonneau shaped case with smooth bezel and screw

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Water Resistant Speed King Wristwatch
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Water Resistant Speed King Wristwatch

Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Water Resistant Speed King Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Milano, IT

A beautiful 18 KT yellow gold tonneau shape Rolex with special "patina" dial with applied buttons

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Art Deco Tonneau Wristwatch, 1937
Rolex Yellow Gold Art Deco Tonneau Wristwatch, 1937

Rolex Yellow Gold Art Deco Tonneau Wristwatch, 1937

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco vintage wristwatch by Rolex made in 1937. Gold tonneau cushion shaped case marked with

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Rolex Sterling Silver Art Deco Tonneau Wristwatch, 1926
Rolex Sterling Silver Art Deco Tonneau Wristwatch, 1926

Rolex Sterling Silver Art Deco Tonneau Wristwatch, 1926

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco vintage wristwatch by Rolex made in 1926. The silver tonneau shaped case marked “7

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

Rolex Yellow Gold Tonneau Wristwatch Ref 578 circa 1930
Rolex Yellow Gold Tonneau Wristwatch Ref 578 circa 1930

Rolex Yellow Gold Tonneau Wristwatch Ref 578 circa 1930

By Rolex

Located in London, GB

Rolex Yellow Gold Tonneau Wristwatch Ref 578 circa 1930 9k yellow gold tonneau case. 15-jewel

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

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By Oscar De La Renta

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Cartier 18Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Styled Watch with Original Buckle from 1930's

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By Cartier

Located in Long Beach, CA

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By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

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By Cartier

Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA

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By John Galliano for Christian Dior

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By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

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18k Gold

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1982 Rolex Lady Datejust 26MM 6917 Champagne Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Watch

1982 Rolex Lady Datejust 26MM 6917 Champagne Diamond Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Watch

By Rolex

Located in Houston, TX

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

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By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

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By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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By Cartier

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

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Rolex Tonneau For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate rolex tonneau for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, gold-filled and white gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 17 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a rolex tonneau from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A rolex tonneau from Rolex, Gruen and Bulova Watch Company — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A rolex tonneau can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 1, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. When shopping for a rolex tonneau, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Rolex Tonneau?

Prices for a rolex tonneau can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,113 and can go as high as $23,620, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,747.

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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Questions About Rolex
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, Rolex does not officially make sunglasses that are available for sale. They do however occasionally create promotional products, which have included sunglasses for sponsored events in the past. Browse a range of Rolex products that have been expertly authenticated on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To wind a Rolex Datejust, set the crown notch (located on the right hand side of the face) to position one. To set it to position one, turn the crown counterclockwise to unscrew the crown and pop the crown out one notch. From this position, start to wind the Rolex by turning the crown clockwise. You should feel a bit of tension and hear a soft clicking sound. Browse a wide selection of Rolex Datejust watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The lowest priced Rolex model is the Oyster Perpetual. This watch retails for roughly $5,000. On 1stDibs, you can can find a variety of Rolex watches for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While choosing a watch can depend on the wearer's style, there are a few consistent favorites. Some of the top Rolex watches for women include the Rolex Datejust, the Rolex Day-Date, and the Rolex Oyster Perpetual.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The most expensive Rolex ever sold is the Paul Newman Daytona. This Rolex was purchased for $17.8 million in 2017. On 1stDibs, there are expensive Rolex watches but there is a wide variety available, so it should be easy to find a good fit for your tastes as well as your budget.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Rolex uses only the highest quality diamonds in their watches and compares these stones against certified master stones. They are the most colorless, so in ranges D to G.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    One of the cheapest Rolex watches is the Oyster Perpetual, which usually costs around $5,000. This model is made of oystersteel, an affordable type of steel.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A contemporary Rolex Yacht Master costs around $11,000. However, a vintage model can cost up to $30,000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The Rolex Oyster Perpetual is a great entry-level Rolex to purchase. The perpetual refers to the ability of the watch to use the energy of the wearer's wrist motion to run. It is a popular starter Rolex.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    There is no single rarest Rolex face, as the availability of the luxury watchmaker's timepieces does vary in response to changes in collecting trends. However, some faces are generally rarer than others due to limited production, age and other factors. Examples of such dials include those made of meteorite, onyx, malachite, bloodstone, tiger's eye, coral, wood and lapis lazuli. Find a wide range of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    What is the cheapest Rolex ever made may vary over time as the luxury maker introduces new models. However, some watches made by Rolex are generally considered entry-level models based on their price points. These include the Oyster Perpetual, the DateJust 36mm, the Explorer 36mm, the Air King and the Milgaus. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of Rolex watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    The size of a Rolex 126000 is 36 millimeters. It features a corrosion-resistant 904L stainless steel case. Many collectors love the now discontinued watch due to this striking feature, which was available in a variety of vivid colors. Find an assortment of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    Yes, the Rolex 126000 is discontinued. Rolex discontinued the Oyster Perpetual ref 126000 in the early 2020s. However, the watch may be available on the secondary market via trusted online platforms, including 1stDibs. Find a collection of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The popular Rolex Oyster Perpetual is usually between $5,900 and $6,600 in price.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To wind a Rolex watch, first fully unscrew the winding crown. Once it is in a raised position, carefully turn the crown clockwise. Most watches require 25 turns for enough winding to begin powering the watch. The instructions included with Rolex watches provide more information about how to wind specific models. Shop a large collection of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Rolex Submariner bears an 18k stamp and the number “750,” which means that 75 percent of the watch is made out of pure gold model. The most luxurious of all timepieces, the Rolex Submariner has been continuously manufactured since 1951. Find vintage Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Rolex uses only the highest quality melee diamonds with between D and G in color and IF in clarity. Every diamond is tested individually to make sure it is real.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on what kind of watch you're looking for, one may be better than the other. For instance, if you want a highly functional sport watch, some of Rolex's models may be better for you. That said, the brands' watches are very similar quality-wise. The main difference is their appearances: While Rolex designs more traditional timepieces, Panerai is more contemporary and bold.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The new Submariner Rolex with a Black Bezel is worth around $8,100 with some of the more expensive new Submariners in yellow gold costing around $36,950.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because platinum is denser than other metals, it is often more expensive to purchase platinum watches than gold. One of the most expensive watches sold was a Platinum Rolex worth $277,000.