Vintage 1976 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 Blue Sunburst Dial 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Special Dial On A Classic Frame The reference 1002 is the purest distillation of the Rolex
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Cellini 4650 Blue Dial Factory Diamond Bezel 18k WG 1976 with 2025 Rolex S
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2134 Brand Rolex Model Cellini Reference 4650 Year 1976 Dial Blue Dial Case 18k White Gold
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini 18K YG 4112 Manual Champagne Roman 33mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Road Less Traveled The Cellini line was Rolex's deliberate departure from the rugged
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini 18K YG 3804 Manual Wind Champagne Dial 30mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Gold Minimalist Execution From 1976 The Rolex Cellini 3804 represents a specific era when Rolex
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini Model 4081 18 Karat Yellow Gold 26mm Manual Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Rolex Model: Cellini 4081 Year: 1976 Material: 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Rolex Black
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. 18k YG Rolex CELLINI 4109 Round Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k Yellow Gold Rolex Cellini Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1976 Rolex 1601
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini Cushion Reference 4114 18K Yellow Gold Manual Wind
Located in New York, NY
Pure dress-watch restraint This vintage Rolex Cellini Ref. 4114 is Rolex at its most composed
Yellow Gold
Rolex Date 1500 34mm Silver Dial Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1500 Serial: 418**** Year: 1976 Model: Rolex Date Case Material
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Oyster Perpetual wristwatch Ref 1530, circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
One estate Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust smooth bezel, stainless steel 24mm, stainless steel
Stainless Steel
1976 Rolex Datejust 18K Red Jasper Ref. 1601
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
, Rolex has also, throughout its history, experimented with exotic materials for its dials. Stella and
Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Oysterdate Black Dial Watch, circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / 6694 METAL / MATERIAL
1976 Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cellini Model 4108
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Strap c.1976 Made in Switzerland To borrow a line from the 2010 David Fincher film The Social
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini 4014 Blue Dial 18k WG 4.2m Serial 1976
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Cellini Ref. 4014, Blue Dial, 18k White Gold, 1976 For someone seeking Rolex beyond the
18k Gold, White Gold
1976 Rolex Cellini 18 Karat Gold Model 4016 Rare Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
, then it may as well be a gilded one. Additional Information: Maker: Rolex Model: 4016 Year: 1976
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1976 Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold DateJust Model Tiger's Eye 69178
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
1976 Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold DateJust Model 69178 Vintage Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1976 Rolex Double Red SeaDweller 1665 with Original Box, Papers & Service Record
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An amazing package including the original presentation box, warranty paper (sold in Lisbon in 1976
Stainless Steel
Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cellini Watch Model 4016, circa 1976 Rare Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rare Rolex 18 Karat Cellini Watch c.1976 Model # 4016 Composition: 18K Yellow Gold Original Rolex
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 1501 Oyster Perpetual Date Stainless 34mm 1976
By Rolex
Located in Dearborn, MI
Rolex 1501 Oyster Perpetual Date Stainless 34mm 1976 Runs Great Keeps Perfect Time All
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini Model 4121 18 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Movement, Made in Switzerland c.1976 with box and papers Maker: Rolex Model: Cellini 4121 Year: 1976
18k Gold
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini Model 4121 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Movement, Made in Switzerland c.1976 with box and papers Maker: Rolex Model: Cellini 4121 Year: 1976
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Oyster Bracelet Wristwatch, circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in Princeton, NJ
Stainless steel and 18k white gold 36mm Rolex Datejust with a blue roman numeral dial on an oyster
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Precision 34.11
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
1976. As you can see, we have purposely left this Rolex Precision watch unpolished and original which
Rolex Lady Cellini Ref 4103 18k Solid Gold Hand Wind 1970s Swiss Luxury RA420
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant luxury, Ladies 18k solid gold Rolex Cellini 4103, c.1976, in excellent working condition
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Lady Cellini Ref 4103 18k Solid Gold Hand Wind 1970s Swiss Luxury RA420
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant luxury, Ladies 18k solid gold Rolex Cellini 4103, c.1976, in excellent working condition
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Oysterdate Black Dial Watch circa 1976 Anyone Turning 51 or 52 Soon?
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / 6694 METAL / MATERIAL
ROLEX 18K Men's Gold Cellini 4084 Hand-Wind, circa 1976 Swiss Luxury LV691BLK
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious elegance, men's midsize 18k white gold Rolex Cellini 4084 hand-wind, c.1976. Verified
Rolex 18k Gold Oyster Lady Datejust 6917 Automatic, c.1976 Swiss Luxury LV878
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning luxury, 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 6917 automatic, c.1976
1976 Rolex Datejust Steel & Yellow Gold 16013 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Vintage * *Complete with: Presenation Pouch & Guarantee dated 1976 *Case Size: 36mm *Strap
Yellow Gold, Steel
1976 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel 6718 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Vintage * *Complete with: Xupes Presentation Pouch dated 1976 *Case Size: 28mm *Strap
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1976
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 1976 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 1005. 18K Yellow Gold Watch case. 34mm wide
Rolex Ladies Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Self Winding Wristwatch circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lady Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual ref 6718 serial #4.1 million circa 1976. Featuring 25
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Self Winding Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5512 Circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and fine self winding Rolex Submariner 5512 wristwatch. 4 Lines. Good condition.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Sea-Dweller Vintage 16660 Triple Six Patina Dial Automatic Watch, 1976
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Sea-Dweller Vintage 16660 Triple Six Patina Dial Automatic Watch 40mm 1976
ROLEX Gold Day-Date Ref 1803 Circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K YG Day Date ref 1803 serial #4.13 million.circa 1976 w/ original Rolex warrantee papers
18k Gold
Rolex White Gold Midsize Datejust Wristwatch circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k white gold midsize Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 6827, serial number 4.0 million, circa 1976
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch circa 1976 with Custom-Colored Dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K yellow gold Day-Date wristwatch with custom-colored dial, serial number 4.1 million
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Airking custom "Buttered Popcorn" Dial circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Oyster Perpetual Airking ref # 5500 serial #: # 4.4 million circa 1976. 34mm diameter case
Stainless Steel
ROLEX SS Submariner ref 1680 serial # 4.2 million circa 1976.
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Submariner ref 1680 serial # 4.2 million circa 1976. Beautiful condition example with
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Yellow Gold Day Date President ref 1803 circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K yellow gold Day Date President ref 1803, serial 4.2million, circa 1976. Full size man's
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Automatic Wristwatch Ref. 1675
By Rolex
Located in Bologna, IT
Accompanied by an original box, original Rolex certificate dated 1976, calendar and purchase receipt
Steel
Classic Rolex Datejust 6916 in Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Bloomington, MN
Classic Rolex Datejust 6916 in Stainless Steel This Rolex Datejust 6916 is crafted in stainless steel and features a clean silver-tone dial with baton hour markers, a date display, ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 Oystersteel Green Dial
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The watch is brand new comes with full set with box and warranty card. The watch does not come with the white serial tag or the bezel protector. The stickers were removed at the time...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Must de Cartier 21 Quartz Watch, Stainless Steel & Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Must 21 W10050F4 Watch SSYG Silver/Gold Quartz Ladies Ivory Dial A Refined Synthesis of Elegance and PrecisionAdd a touch of classic luxury to your wrist with this Must de C...
Quartz, Gold, Silver, Stainless Steel
2000 Rolex Submariner Men's Watch 16610 Black Dial Bezel #24693
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
2000 Rolex Submariner Watch Model: 16610 Serial: P702253 This classic Rolex Submariner men's watch is set in stainless steel. Black dial with luminescent markers. 40mm case size ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Bracelet and Rare Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1969 / 70 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41m...
Stainless Steel
34mm Stainless Steel Tudor Prince Oysterdate
By Tudor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Further details on this Tudor Prince Oysterdate – Used (Good) Details Basic Info Brand Tudor Model Prince Oysterdate Movement Quartz Case material Steel Bracelet material Steel Year ...
Stainless Steel
1981 Rolex Air King 5500 Silver Dial 34mm Watch Stainless #25018
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1981 Rolex Air King Model: 5500 Serial: 6559514 Stainless steel case - 34mm in diameter Silver dial with stick markers No Date Stainless steel oyster band - fits up to 7 3/4" br...
Stainless Steel
Omega Seamaster Diver Professional 300m 2451.80 Men's Watch #24683
By Omega
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Omega Seamaster Diver Professional Watch Model: 2451.80 Serial: 59480795 This classic Omega Seamaster Diver is set in stainless steel. 41mm case with blue bezel and wave dial. St...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust 69240 26mm Silver Diamond Dial Stainless Steel Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69240 Serial: 553*** Year: 1978 Model: Rolex Ladies Datejust Case Material: 26mm Band: Stainless Steel Jubilee Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Custom Silver Diamond...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Blue Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X D...
Stainless Steel
$4,119
H 1.54 in W 1.19 in
1943 Rolex Very Rare Lund & Blockley Oyster Aqua Vintage Mens Midsize World War
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Made Blue Dial, circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm x 34mm MOVEME...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1973 Rolex Oyster Precision 6426 Manual Silver Sunburst Dial 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Pure Manual Expression The 6426 represents the most stripped-back version of the Rolex Oyster. By removing the date window and the automatic winding rotor, Rolex achieved a thinne...
Steel, Stainless Steel
1998 26mm Rolex Presidential 18K Gold Watch with Champagne Dial and Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
SN# U80**** Brand: Rolex. Crystal: Sapphire. Gender: Women's. Bezel: Fluted Bezel. Condition: Unworn. Dial Color: Champagne. Case Dimensions: 26mm. Metal Type: 18K Solid Yellow Gold....
18k Gold
Vintage 18k Rose Gold Rolex Bubbleback Automatic Watch Ref 6011
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Classic vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback wrist watch crafted in 18k rose gold. This reference 6011 features the distinctive early automatic Rolex case with screw-down Oyster...
18k Gold
Rare Rolex Oysterquartz Day-Date UAE Champagne Dial 19018
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare Oysterquartz Day-Date 36mm 19018, by Rolex. As well as applied hour markers and the iconic weekday and date apertures, the champagne dial features an image of the former nati...
Gold, 18k 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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