14k Yellow Gold Rolex Circa 1955 Precision Watch Hand Wound Cal. 1210 Movement
By Rolex
Located in Providence, RI
This vintage Rolex wristwatch is a classic example of mid-century elegance, featuring a 14k yellow gold case that exudes a refined and timeless aesthetic. The case is slim, round, an...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster, circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster reference# 6480, serial# 94,xxx circa 1955.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Reference 6480 Stainless Steel Watch, 1955
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1955 Vintage Rolex Oyster Ref. 6480 Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied Pointed Bar/Baton Markers. 34mm x 38mm lug to lug (1.34 in. x 1.5 in.) 17 jewel, manu...
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Manual Wind Model, circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster reference# 6480, serial# 94,xxx circa 1955.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1955
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1955 Vintage Rolex Ouster Perpetual Ref. 6564 14k Yellow Gold with Original Silver Dial Turning Golden Brown with Applied Beveled Gold Stick/Bar/Baton Markers.
Rolex Pendant Watch 18K Gold Diamonds Signed, 1955
By Rolex
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Rolex Pendant watch 18K Gold and fine Diamonds. Extremely rare jewelry item, Rolex have only produced a limited number of these pendants for special clients. The delicate cover with...
Diamond, 18k Gold
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W 1.23 in Dm 1.23 in L 1.23 in
Rolex 12324 – 1955 – 31mm Stainless Steel – Cream Dial – Manual Wind
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex 12324 – 1955 – 31mm Stainless Steel – Cream Dial – Manual Wind A charming and beautifully preserved mid‑century Rolex, this reference 12324 dates to 1955 and features a small 3...
Rolex Ladies Watch 18 K Gold Diamonds Signed, 1955
By Rolex
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Rolex Ladies Pendant watch 18K Gold and Fine Diamonds. Extremely rare jewelry item, Rolex has only produced a limited number of these pendants for special clients. The delicate cove...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 9162 circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Rolex 18k rose gold chronograph wristwatch, Ref. 9162, Case No. 130792, circa 1955, 30 minute and 12 hour registers, snap back, reeded band, silvered dial, applied indexes, subsidiar...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Perpetual Wind Watch, circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Red and Black Date Wheel METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and Solid Gold DIMENSIONS: 45mm X 36mm CIRCA: 1955 / 1...
1955 Rolex Men's Watch 6586 Stainless Steel White Dial Gold Markers
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1955 Rolex Men's Watch Model: 6586 Serial: 97860 Automatic movement White Dial - gold markers.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Dial from, 1955
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6564 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1955 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diamet...
Rolex Oyster Speedking Manual Red Depth Honeycomb Dial 6420, 1955's
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 6420 Year: 1955 Serial number: 72xxx Reference: OT1868 Introducing a captivating 30mm Rolex Oyster featuring a unique white honeycomb dial Ref:6420, enh...
Steel
Rolex Steel Perpetual with Original Dial and Rare Multi Faceted Bezel from 1955
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6586 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: First Quarter 1955 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Lengt...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Vintage Date Model Custom Color Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1955 Rolex, 35 M.M. Stainless Steel 2 Piece Water Resistant Oyster Case with Engine Turned Bezel.
Stainless Steel
1955 Rolex Oyster Precision Stainless Steel 6424 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Vintage * *Complete with: Presentation Box dated 1955 *Case Size: 36mm *Strap: Stainless Steel Jubilee *Age: 1955 *Strap length: Adjustable up to 18cm.
Stainless Steel
1955 Rolex Oysterdate Stainless Steel 6494 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Vintage * *Complete with: Box & Guarantee dated 18th July 1955 *Case Size: 34mm *Strap: Brown Calf Leather *Age: 1955 *Strap length: Adjustable up to 20cm.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 6564, serial number 82,XXX, circa 1955. 34mm case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal, with original warmly patinaed dial wi...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 6305-2 Stainless Steel Watch, 1955
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1955 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 6305-2 Ovettone Red Datejust Stainless Steel watch with Roulette Red and Black Date Wheel & White Dial with Applied Pointed Steel Stick/Bar/Baton Mar...
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Wristwatch Ref 6480 circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster wristwatch, Ref# 6480, production serial # 96,XXX, circa 1955. 34mm Oyster case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Precision 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ref. 4477, circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Precision 18K YG man’s manual wind dress model ref. 4477 circa 1955.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Bombe Wristwatch Ref 6590 circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Bombe wristwatch, Ref. 6590, serial number 120,XXX, circa 1955.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Wriswatch Ref 6422 circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Great looking vintage Rolex stainless steel Oyster wristwatch, Ref. 6422, serial number 69,XXX, circa 1955, with manual-wind movement. 34mm case with dome bezel and acrylic crystal.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bombe 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1955
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1955 Vintage Rolex Bombe Ref. 6018 14k Yellow Gold watch with Original Waffle Textured Silver Dial with Applied Gold Beveled Elongated Triangle Markers with Rare Copper Gilt Movement...
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Precision Wristwatch Ref 6282 circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex Oyster Precision ref 6282 circa 1955 with beautiful condition original waffle dial.
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Bulls Eye Wristwatch circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 6532, serial number 120,XXX, circa 1955. 34mm case with smooth bezel and very pleasing original two-tone silvered satin "bull'...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Pink Gold Datejust ref# 6305 circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K PG Datejust ref #6305 serial# 36,xxx circa 1955. 36mm diameter fully size man's model with beautifully restored antique white dial with applied pink gold triangular shaped ...
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel and 14 Karat Gold “Red” Datejust Ref 6305, circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An early, rare, and fine condition Rolex Datejust, ref 6305 serial # 99,xxx circa 1955.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 14K YG Oyster Perpetual ref # 6584 serial c.1955
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14K YG Oyster Perpetual ref # 6584 serial # 41,XXX circa 1955. 34mm diameter Oyster case with great original patinad dial with raised triangular indexes and tapered dauphine ha...
14k Gold
Rolex 18K Pink Gold Bombe serial # 57, xxx circa 1955.
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K PG Bombe serial # 57,xxx circa 1955. Gorgeous and rare model in rose gold featuring beautifully restored glossy black dial with applied pink gold indexes and pink dauphine ...
18k Gold
ROLEX Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6567 circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k rose gold Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 6567, serial 128XXX, circa 1955. 34mm diameter case with sloped engine turned bezel and silvered matte dial with pink applied ma...
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 6565, serial number 129,XXX, circa 1955. 34mm case with engine-turned bezel, acrylic crystal, and beautifully aged original di...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Steel Wristwatch, Ref 6564, Circa 1955
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual stainless steel wristwatch, reference 6564.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 6564 with an 18 Karat Gold Case, 1955
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1955 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6564 18k Yellow Gold Case Officially Certified Chronometer watch with Gold/Champagne Dial with Applied Gold Beveled Elongated Arrow and Bevel...
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1913 Patek Philippe Pocket Watch for Retailer Spaulding and Company , 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including the Yellow Gold Cuvette (Dust Cover) Greek Key Pattern Blue...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's with Original Bracelet
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 4217-10 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23mm X Widt...
Gold
Omega Yellow Gold Custom Colored Ice Blue Dial Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 1950’s solid 18k yellow gold Omega manual wind. Florentine bezel. Omega dial refinished and custom colored in a bright ice blue. 18k yellow gold Length: 37.36mm Width: 34mm Ban...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Longines 14K Yellow Gold Men's Watch with Blue Sapphire, Circa 1980s
By Longines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This classic gentlemen’s Longines wristwatch from the 1980s features a 14-karat yellow gold case paired with a matching mesh-style bracelet, secured by a fold-over clasp. The elegant...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date President Diamond Men's Watch 1803 Yellow Gold 18k Auto 1Yr Wnty
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: Day-Date President Model Number: 1803 Movement: Automatic Warranty: One Year Date: 1964 Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Aftermarket Champagne Diamond Metal Con...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold "President" Day-Date circa
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Day-Date / Reference 1803 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1974 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm "Lug Tip to Lug...
18k Gold
Day-Date Rose Gold 40mm Olive green with box and papers
By Rolex
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
*We can have it new or second hand You can request more info* Prices will vary- Instantly recognizable, its unique design has forged its identity. At its launch, the Day-Date was t...
Gold, Rose Gold
$26,574
H 1.54 in W 0.52 in Dm 1.54 in
Rare Rolex Cellini Time 18k Rose Gold Black Diamond Dial Men Watch 50605RBR
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in mint condition. Comes with the original box and papers. Very unique beautiful watch. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Cellini Time Model Number: 50605RBR Type: ...
Rose Gold
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Cellini Series Ladies Watch in Original Condition 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cellini / Reference 4081 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm X Diamet...
18k Gold
Cartier Rare King George VI Gold Five Pound Coin Watch C1937
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Cartier. A Rare and Highly Important King George VI Gold Five Pound Coin Watch, C1937. Dial: The plain silver dial signed Cartier with black Roman numerals and outer minute track wi...
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Genuine Cartier Watch. Must de Cartier Vendome Round Argent Vermeil Trinity Face
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Must de Cartier Vendome Trinity Tricolor Face. White, Gold and Rose Gold. Sapphire Cabochon Crown. Condition: Comes with Cartier case. Wear consist...
Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6634 34mm Gold Capped Mens 1950s Automatic RA673
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Rolex's "Golden Egg" Ref 6634 Oyster Perpetual gold-capped automatic, c.1959, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, ...
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Power Reserve Automatic Yellow Gold Wrist Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Reference 47200/1 Wrist Watch, 36 M.M. x 10 M.M. thick 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case with Exhibition Back, 45 Jewel Automatic, Self winding m...
18k Gold
$7,112Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond MOP Dial Automatic 1980s RA552B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A dazzling iconic classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust diamond set mother of pearl dial automatic, c.1986, in excellent working condition...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Ballon Bleu Jumbo Large Size Mens Watch in 18k Gold with Box/Papers
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Jumbo Ballon Bleu 42mm in 18K Yellow Gold with Box & Papers, Cartier Ballon Bleu Large Men's Watch Ref. 2998 Full Set Cartier Jumbo reference 2998 large-size 42mm men's wr...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe 5065/1 Aquanaut 18K Yellow Gold W/Archives Unpolished
By Patek Philippe
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Patek Philippe Aquanaut Jumbo 5065/1 Men's Watch. This watch features a 38mm case crafted from 18K yellow gold, complemented by an octagonal 18K yellow gold bezel. The black dial is ...
Mixed Metal
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.