1971 Rolex GMT Master 18k Brown Dial Ref. 1675/8
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
A GMT Master in Gold A distinguished expression of Rolex's golden age of sports watches, this 1971
1970s Rolex Vintage Golden
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1971 Rolex GMT Master 18k Brown Dial Ref. 1675/8
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
A GMT Master in Gold A distinguished expression of Rolex's golden age of sports watches, this 1971
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Datejust Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Two Tone Gold Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
bracelet center links, creating the warm visual balance that defines the golden era of Rolex two-tone
18k Gold
Vintage 1966 Rolex Lady Datejust 6516 18K Yellow Gold Rare Wood Dial 26mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
"golden era" of Rolex but wants a configuration that stands completely apart from the standard catalog. It
Yellow Gold
Rolex "Golden Egg" Men's Vintage Gold-Capped Ref.6634 Automatic, c.1957 LV896TAN
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious vintage icon, men's gold-capped Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6634, Rolex's ""Golden Egg"", c
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6634 Golden Egg 34mm Automatic 1950s Swiss RA434B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage classic, Men's Rolex "Golden Egg", Oyster Perpetual Ref.6634 gold-capped automatic dress
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6085 Black Dial Stainless Steel & Gold Bezel Automatic
By Rolex
Located in Media, PA
precision engineering from Rolex’s golden era. Featuring a rich black dial with gold hour markers and hands
Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1024 Gold-Capped Automatic 1960s Vintage RA185
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex's "Golden Egg" Ref.1024 Oyster Perpetual gold-capped automatic, c.1966
Gold Plate
Mens Rolex Ref 6634 Oyster Perpetual Gold Capped Automatic 1950s Vintage RA237
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's Gold-Capped Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6634 automatic dress watch, c.1957
Gold-filled
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6634 34mm Gold Capped Automatic 1950s Vintage RA434
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
condition. Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap and buckle. Timeless classic, Men's Rolex "Golden Egg
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1014 34mm Gold Capped Automatic 1960s RA445
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic elegance, Men's Rolex "Golden Egg", ref.1014 gold-capped Oyster Perpetual automatic, c.1961
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1014 34mm Gold Capped Automatic 1960s RA445
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex "Golden Egg", ref.1014 gold-capped Oyster Perpetual automatic, c.1961
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6634 Gold Capped Automatic 1950s Vintage RA237B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
tested timeless classic, Men's Rolex "Golden Egg" Oyster Perpetual 6634 dress watch, a fine addition to
Gold-filled
Rolex Grey Marble Desk Accessory, 1970
By Rolex
Located in Munich, DE
Marble bowl marked with golden letters by Rolex, 1970.
Marble
Vintage Rolex Grey Marble Desk Accessory, 1970
By Rolex
Located in Munich, DE
Marble bowl marked with golden letters by Rolex , 1970.
Marble
Vintage Rolex Grey Marble Watch Display, 1970
By Rolex
Located in Munich, DE
Marble watch display marked with golden letters by Rolex, 1970s.
Marble
Rolex Vintage GMT-Master Yellow Gold 16758
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A superb example of a vintage Rolex GMT-Master 16758, crafted in 18ct yellow gold and presented on
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ladies Rolex 18 Karat Gold Cellini Ref.4106 Manual-Wind Dress Watch, LV867YEL
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
.1970s. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous vintage Rolex signed golden dial, applied
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Stainless Automatic Men's Watch 1501
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
from Rolex’s golden era, it combines durability, precision, and enduring style. A superb example of a
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Precision 18k Yellow Gold Ref. 8320 Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
understated luxury from Rolex’s golden era. Brand: Rolex Model: Precision Reference Number: 8320 Case Size
18k Gold
Mens Rolex Ref 6634 Oyster Perpetual Gold Capped Automatic 1950s Swiss RA237G
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Rolex's "Golden Egg", Men's Gold-Capped Ref.6634 Oyster Perpetual automatic
Gold-filled
Mens Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Gold-Capped Hand-Wind 1950s RJC169G
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic, Men's Rolex "Golden Egg" Oysterdate Precision gold-capped ref.6694 hand-wind dress
Gold-filled
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15505 34mm Gold Capped Automatic 1980s RA455
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15505 "Golden Egg" automatic, c.1986, in
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 6634 Gold Capped Automatic 1950s RJC138
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, Rolex's "Golden Egg". Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, restored Rolex signed dial
Gold-filled
Rolex Grey Marble Bowl 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Munich, DE
Marble bowl marked with golden letters by Rolex in excellent vintage condition made in the 1970s.
Marble
Ladies Rolex 18 Karat Gold Cellini 3600 Manual-Wind Dress Watch, Swiss LV976
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
.1970s. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous vintage Rolex signed golden dial, aged
Sold
H 1.74 in W 1.42 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust 36 Oyster Perpetual 1601 Gold Sunburst Dial 18k Gold Steel 16013
By Rolex
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
numerals Original Rolex golden hands FRONT GLASS: Original Rolex plexiglass with the famous cyclops lens
18k Gold, Steel
Sold
H 1.66 in W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 Gold Sunburst Dial Solid Gold 14k Gold, 1973
By Rolex
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
: Gold sunburst dial with batons numerals Original Rolex golden hands FRONT GLASS: Original Rolex
14k Gold
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Yellow Gold 4764 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5757 Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Model: Ellipse Model Ref: 4764 Age: Circa 1990's Gender: Ladies Complete With: Service Pouch Only Dial: Blue Baton Glass: Sapphire Crystal Mov...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Oyster Precision 6426 Silver Bar Dial, Elegant Men's Antique Watch
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
, non-date antique model, it harks back to the golden age of Rolex from the 1950s to the 1970s. The
Silver
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 34.00 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
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, Please inquire for more images, certificates, and details. Zoom meetings...
Yellow Diamond
Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Original Dial from 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / The Adrian METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 25mm...
Gold-filled
$1,295
Size: US 4, GB 30, I 38, F 36, D 32
Christian Lacroix Vintage Strapless Floral Print Mini Dress with Raffia, 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage Christian Lacroix strapless mini dress with a floral print and black raffia embroidered lace. Sexy iconic Lacroix! Fully lined with zip closure. The marked size is...
$3,116Sale Price|27% Off
H 1.23 in Dm 1.03 in
1981 Ladies Stainless Steel Rolex Datejust 26mm Oyster Bracelet Watch Ref. 6718
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous unisex Rolex Datejust is from 1981 and reference 6718. The automatic self-winding movement runs smoothly and keeps accurate time. The watch remains in excellent overall...
Stainless Steel
GIA Certified 3ct Round-Cut Diamond Solitaire Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Commanding in presence and refined in detail, The Imperial Light solitaire signet ring is a masterclass in contemporary opulence. At its heart gleams a breathtaking 3-carat natural r...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,597Sale Price|20% Off
Size: IT40
VALENTINO BOUTIQUE Vintage Floral Beaded Black Silk Gown Ruffle Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Boutique Vintage 100% silk Jet black silk with beautiful beads, sequins, and threading to create a romantic floral cascading pattern Double v-neck front and back with delic...
Hermes Sunset Rainbow Sellier Birkin 35 Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare, limited edition Hermes 35 Birkin Sellier bag featured in Sunset Rainbow. This exquisite bag is a collectors treasures and very rare to market in new, never...
$3,912Sale Price|20% Off
CHRISTIAN DIOR Saddle Limited Edition black colourful ethnic beads shoulder bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR Saddle Limited Edition black colourful ethnic beads shoulder bag Reference: AAWC/A00945 Brand: Dior Model: Saddle Collection: Limited Edition Material: Leather, Metal ...
$82,220
H 1.58 in W 0.52 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Watch 126508
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. It comes with an original box and papers.
Yellow Gold
1998 Men's Rolex 40mm GMT Master with Black Dial and Pepsi Bezel. (Unworn)
By Rolex
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
SN# U35**** Year: 1998. Brand: Rolex. Gender: Men's. Dial Color: Black. Condition: Unworn. Model: GMT Master. Case Back: Screw-Back. Model Number: 16700. Case Dimensions: 40mm. Meta...
$95,000Sale Price|62% Off
NWT $250, 000 Rare 18KT Magnificent Fancy 23CT Yellow Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Beautiful Rare Important 18KT Yellow Gold Large Glittering Fancy Cut Yellow Diamond Tennis Bracelet. Bracelet is comprised of over 23CTS Ma...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold 18K Wristwatch 1960S
By Patek Philippe
Located in Geneva, CH
Patek Philippe Wristwatch ref. 3503/5 in 18K Gold. CIRCA: 1967 CASE NUMBER: 2650836 MOVEMENT NUMBER: 1137844 REF.: 3503 CASE MATERIAL: 18K yellow gold CASE DIMENSIONS: 30.9 mm wide ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Day Date 36MM 18038 Walnut Birch Wood Dial Bark 18K Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Men Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Diameter: 36.00 mm Weight: 123.56 grams ROLEX Gent's 18K yellow gold, ROLEX Swiss-made wristwatch. Engraved with "18K" an...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare GUCCI Iconic Golden GG Monogram Beaded Bag Purse with Bamboo Handles
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A limited edition bag by Gucci From the early 2000s years A signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Beautiful beaded Gucci bag in golden color Gucci Bamboo design handles and closu...
F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Genuine Crocodile White Two-Tone Dragon Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Designed by Tom Ford for his final collection as Gucci's creative director, this white and brown two-tone crocodile bag from the Fall/Winter 2004 collection is an ultra-luxurious mus...
Rolex Day-Date II 218238
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A yellow gold Day-Date II by Rolex. Featuring a white dial with roman applied numerals and a fluted yellow gold bezel. Fitted with a sapphire glass, a self-winding automatic movement...
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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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.