Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Gold 34mm Bark Finish Watch in 18K Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
ROLEX 1950'S VINTAGE GOLD WATCH *Good condition with Rolex box, no papers. -Brand: Rolex
18k Gold, Gold
1950's Rolex Oyster Speedking Precision in Red Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Oyster Precision stainless steel watch circa 1950. Manual wind movement caliber 10 1
Stainless Steel
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Dress Watch circa 1950 with Original Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid
18k Gold
Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. #2604 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. # 2604, 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400 Description
18k Gold
Rolex 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Tank Style Watch circa 1950's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4391 Ladies Watch
14k Gold
Rolex 38mm Yellow Gold Triple Date Calendar Moon Phase 8171 Auto. Watch, 1950
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 8171 Year: 1950 Serial number: 71xxxx Reference: OT1852 The Rolex
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950's Rolex Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - 18K White Gold & Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1950's ROLEX Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - 18K White Gold & Diamonds Rare & Exquisite - Like Special
White Gold
Rolex Early Datejust Steel and Rose Gold with Original Dial from 1950
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 6075 METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Steel Rare Super Oyster Model with Original Dial from the Mid 1950's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Reference 6202 METAL / MATERIAL
ROLEX Watch. Rolex ref. 6444 Rare Black Dial 1950s Mens Rolex watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Mens Watch Stainless Steel Case ref.6444 Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1958
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Watch. Rolex ref. 6085 1950s Automatic Stainless Steel Mens Rolex watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Mens Watch Stainless Steel Case ref.6085 Automatic Movement. Runs well. Circa 1952
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Watch. Rolex ref. 6294 Rare Black Honeycomb Dial 1950s Mens Rolex watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Mens Watch Stainless Steel Case ref.6294 Rare Black Honeycomb Dial. Windup
Stainless Steel
Genuine Rolex 6494 Watch. Mens ROLEX OysterDate Precision. 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Oysterdate 6494 Manual Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1954 Beautiful
Stainless Steel
$3,780
Rolex Oyster 6244 c1952
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Oyster 6244 Circa 1952 Manual Wind Ivory Honeycomb Dial Vintage Collectors Piece A rare
Stainless Steel
Rolex Pocket Watch 9165. Antique Rolex Precision 9165 Circa 1952
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Pocket Watch. Precision Ref: 9165 Circa 1952 Please refer to pictures to see the
Stainless Steel
$16,200
Rolex Explorer Date 5701
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage stainless steel and yellow gold Rolex Explorer Date ref. 5701 automatic movement
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Diamond White Gold 18K Wristwatch 1950S
By Rolex
Located in Geneva, CH
Rolex Diamond round and baguette cut on white gold 18K wristwatch. Circa 1950. Rolex. Numbered
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Rare Vintage Precision Yellow Gold 36mm 8896
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage 36mm Rolex Precision crafted in 18k yellow gold. Featuring a silver dial with applied
18k Gold
Rolex Rare Oyster Shock Resisting 50m Dial 6484
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare vintage stainless steel Rolex Oyster Shock Resisting Ref 6484 manual wind movement
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Precision Veriflat Vintage Champagne Dial 6512
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster Veriflat Precision vintage gentleman’s wristwatch, reference 6512
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies Vintage Wrist Watch 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet-1950s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Elegant vintage 1950s Rolex ladies wristwatch crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, featuring a refined
14k Gold
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6084 Stainless Steel Wristwatch c. 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in stainless steel, this vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6084 has a silver tone dial. The
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer Precision Vintage Steel 6352
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage 36mm stainless steel Explorer Precision by Rolex. Features a black dial with applied hour
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Precision 50s Ref 6424 Black Patina Dial Manual Wind 36mm.
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
1960s Rolex jubilee bracelet that compliments it quite well. Matching alpha hands and dagger hour
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual with Original Patinated Dial from 1951
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6285 METAL
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Dial Ladies Watch Ref. 6623
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Women's Rolex 6623 Oyster Perpetual vintage ladies wrist watch in stainless steel. Featuring a
Stainless Steel
Rolex Standard Gold Filled Ladies Art Deco Watch with Original Patinated Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Metal Cord Band METAL / MATERIAL
Gold-filled
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Restored and Patinated Dial 1953
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6085 METAL
Rolex Precision 10K White Gold Retro c1950's Manual Cocktail Ladies Wristwatch.
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This sophisticated ladies’ timepiece is a classy & elegant Retro Rolex Precision, performed in
White Gold, 10k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Rolex Stainless Steel and 14k Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch, Ref. 6605. Natural wear/patina on
14k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, Gold, Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Engine Turned Bezel 1957
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking example of a 1950's Rolex is in
Stainless Steel
Rare 1950s Rolex Rose Gold Chronometer Champagne Dial Precision Vintage 4134
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
(not by Rolex), plastic glass, snapback case, automatic movement, in excellent condition, comes with a
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Precision Vintage Manual wind Steel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1954 Rolex Reference 6426 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster case, screw
Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Original Patinated Waffle Dial from 1959
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference: 6084 METAL
Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Oversized "Ovatoni" with Original Dial from Mid-1950s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Ovatoni / Reference 6075 METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Oyster Precision 6423 Arrowhead Dagger Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rolex Model: Oysterdate Precision Reference number: 6423 Country Of Manufacture
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Original Patinated Black Dial 1958
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 6605
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare, Bulls Eye Dial from 1958 Caliber 1060
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6552 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Rare Reference 5504 20mm Bracelet Air King All Original circa 1959
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5504 METAL / MATERIAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Speckled Gold Dial 33MM 18K Gold Precision Leather Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
An extremely unique Rolex speckled gold and black dial 33mm Precision model watch in 18k gold
18k Gold
Rolex Rare Vintage Oyster Shock Resisting 50 Metres Dial 6484
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare vintage stainless steel Rolex Oyster Shock Resisting Ref 6484 manual wind movement
Steel
Rolex 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1953
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 9168 METAL / MATERIAL
14k Gold
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Original Beautifully Patina Dial 1959
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Factory House STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch from 1952
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6106 MOVEMENT
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6494 Bitonal Two Tone Dial 1956 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision reference 6494 in gold-plated stainless steel featuring rare
Gold
Rolex 34mm Oysterdate Precision 6294 Two Tone Honeycomb Bowtie Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
This Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6294 features a striking Honeycomb Bowtie two-tone dial, paired
Gold Plate
Rolex Ref 6426 Classic 1950s Steel Manual wind Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1959 Rolex Reference 6426 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster Case, 17 Jewel
Steel
Rolex Vintage Steel Date Model 1501 Black Dial Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1957 Rolex Reference 1501 Date Model Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 3 Piece Stainless Steel case with
Steel
Rolex 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1954
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 965 METAL / MATERIAL
14k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6084 Mens 1950s 34mm Automatic Bubble Back RA715
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6084 bubble back automatic watch, c.1952, all
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6084 Mens 1950s 34mm Automatic Bubble Back RA715B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6084 bubble back automatic watch, c.1952, in
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Engine Turned Bezel 1957
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
example of a 1950's Rolex is in excellent condition. It is still fitted with its original Dauphine hands
Stainless Steel
Rolex 1950s "UFO Flying Saucer" Ref 9083 Steel Mechanical Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Rolex "UFO Flying Saucer" Wrist Watch, Reference 9083 31 M.M. 2 piece Stainless Steel
Steel
Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 6098 Mens 1950s 36mm Automatic Bubble Back RA712
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6098 Precision big bubble back automatic watch, c.1953
Stainless Steel
Rolex Two tone Oyster Semi Bubbleback Super patina Dial reference 6286
By Rolex
Located in MADRID, ES
This is a collector piece from the 1950s. A Rolex Oyster Semi Bubbleback Super patina Dial, case in
Gold, Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6530 Mens 34mm 1950s Automatic w Roulette Date RA765
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless treasure, Men's Rolex ref.6530 Oyster Perpetual automatic with roulette date wheel, c.1955
Stainless Steel
Rolex 1957 Ref 1500 Yellow Gold Self Winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1957 Rolex "Date" model reference 1500 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 3 Piece Oyster
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.