Rolex Vintage Oysterdate Precision Tessellated / Honeycomb Dial 34mm
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision reference 6294, an exceptional vintage timepiece featuring a tessellated / honeycomb style pattern dial, and a full red date wheel at 3 o'cl...
Steel
Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual 2-Tone Watch 67193
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual 2-Tone Watch 67193 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, no-date, sapphire crystal.
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038 - Automatic winding; quick-set; sapphire crystal.
Rolex Steel Explorer I w/ Oyster Bracelet Ref. 14270
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
The Rolex Explorer I Reference 14270 is one of the most significant references in the history of the Explorer line.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Day-Date NOS Diamond Set 18048
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
In excellent condition, this NOS piece comes with its original case back sticker still attached, a Rolex presentation box, our one year warranty and guaranteed authenticity.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex NOS Day-Date Diamond Dial 18038
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A yellow gold Day-Date by Rolex. Featuring a champagne dial set with 8 round brilliant cut diamonds as well as 2 baguette cut diamond hour markers and a fixed yellow gold fluted beze...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Midsize Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Watch 68278
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Midsize Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Watch 68278 - Automatic winding with date.
Rolex Vintage Oyster Precision Herringbone Quadrant Dial 6422
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage Rolex Oyster Precision Men’s Wristwatch reference 6422, which dates circa 1944, featuring a rare herringbone quadrant dial with applied dagger indexes and Arabic numbers at...
Stainless Steel
$7,019 / item
Rolex Ladies Datejust White Roman Numeral Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust White Color Roman Numeral 68274
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Rare Blue Stella Dial 69178
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 26mm yellow gold Datejust in by Rolex. Featuring a rare blue Stella dial, complemented by a yellow gold fluted bezel.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date NOS Diamond Dial 18038
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A yellow gold NOS Day-Date by Rolex. Featuring a champagne dial set with 8 round brilliant cut diamond hour markers, 2 baguette cut diamond hour markers and a fixed yellow gold flute...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Rare Day-Date Platinum Diamond Set 18046
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
In excellent condition, the watch comes with a Rolex box, Rolex International Service Guarantee Card dated January 2022, our one year warranty and guaranteed authenticity.
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex Steel Explorer II White Dial Ref. 16570
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex Model: 16570 Year: 1996 Serial number: T4xxxxx Reference: C0_ Case: Show sign of wear w/ slight polishing from previous; inner case back stamped 16570.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Winding Watch 16200
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Winding Watch 16200 - Automatic winding, Quickset, sapphire crystal.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date chocolate dial 34mm
By Rolex
Located in Berlin, BE
Behold the astonishingly beautiful Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, a timepiece that exudes unparalleled elegance and sophistication.
Steel
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 dagger style hour markers and a polished yellow gold bezel.
18k Gold
Vintage Rolex Oyster Royal Quadrant Dial 6246
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage 32mm Rolex Oyster Royal crafted in stainless steel. Featuring a stunning quadrant dial with applied arabic numbers and a steel bezel.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady Datejust Grey Diamond Dial 26mm 69179
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 26mm Lady Datejust in white gold by Rolex. Featuring a grey dial with diamond-set hour markers and a fixed white gold fluted bezel.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Steel Sea-Dweller w/ Oyster Bracelet Ref. 16660
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex Model: 16660 Year: 1983’s Serial number: 80xxxxx Reference: C05023 Case: Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back stamped 16660 Dial: In Goo...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Rare Oyster Perpetual Yellow Gold 6285
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare Oyster Perpetual wristwatch in yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a silver dial with a distinctive 'Officially' in red writing and a yellow gold engine turned bezel.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 31MM Diamond Dial Platinum 68246
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A midsize platinum Datejust by Rolex. Featuring a silver dial with diamond set hour markers and a smooth platinum bezel.
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex Vintage Precision Tear Drop Lugs 4560
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A mens vintage Rolex Precision wristwatch in stainless steel. Featuring a silver dial with applied arabic numerals and small seconds at 6 o'clock as well as tear drop lugs in stainle...
Stainless Steel
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Lady Datejust President 18K Yellow Gold Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
A highly desirable Rolex Lady Datejust crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold, accompanied by its original Rolex papers—an increasingly rare and valuable feature sought after by colle...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Precision Vintage Manual wind Steel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Recently serviced by our Rolex certified repair technician and comes with a one year warranty.
Steel
Vintage Rolex Cellini Manual Gold Frosted Integral Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1970 Rolex Cellini manual-wind dress watch in an 18K yellow gold cushion-shaped case with a silver-tone textured dial, gold baton indices, Rolex crown logo, and "Cellini" scr...
Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1005 14K Yellow Gold Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1005 Watch featuring a 34mm 14K yellow-gold case and a fluted bezel.
14k Gold
Vintage Rolex Datejust Presidential Diamond Ruby 18K Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
The model 69178, produced in 1988, represents the pinnacle of Rolex's ladies dress watch output during the late 1980s, a period when Rolex embraced full gem-setting as an expression ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm 124300 Coral Red Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm Ref 124300 Oystersteel with the highly sought-after coral red dial, automatic Calibre 3230 movement, smooth fixed bezel, scratch-resistant sapphire crys...
18k Gold
Rolex 6694 Oysterdate Precision Blue Sunburst Dial 34mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Vintage Manual Wind Dress Watch Brand: Rolex Collection: Oysterdate Precision Reference Number: 6694 Year: 1964 Case Size: 34mm Case Material: Stai...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 1601 Silver Linen Dial Watch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 1601 automatic with a clean silver linen dial on a jubilee bracelet from the 70s.
Silver
Rolex Datejust 1603 Silver Sigma Dial Watch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust reference 1603 automatic with a clean silver sigma dial on a jubilee bracelet from the 70s.
Silver
Vintage 1980s Rolex Two-Tone Jubilee Bracelet 20mm Lug
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Iconography Of Two-Tone Versatility The two-tone Jubilee bracelet remains a foundational element of Rolex's design heritage, serving as the definitive accompaniment to the flags...
Vintage Rolex Submariner 1680 Stainless Steel 1978
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1680 Serial: 5295*** Year: 1978 Model: Rolex Submariner Case Material: Stainless Steel Bezel: Black Band: Custom NATO Strap Dial: Black Face: Acrylic Case Size: 40mm I...
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold "President" Day-Date circa
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
We have never seen a finer example of this model. Our finest Rolex Trained Master Watchmaker his just given this watch a Factory Quality Service and it still has a Factory Rating on ...
18k Gold
Rolex 1.20 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold President Mens Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Mens Rolex President 18k gold. Minimal stretch to band.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Oyster Cushion: A Golden Era of Horological Innovation
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rolex Oyster Cushion: A Golden Era of Horological Innovation and "Extra Prima" Heritage This remarkable timepiece represents the dawn of a new era—the birth of the truly waterproof ...
9k Gold
Rolex OP 1500 Silver Dial Watch, 1960-70s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual date reference 1500 automatic with a silver sunburst dial from the late 60s, early 70s.
Silver
Rolex Steel Sea-Dweller w/ Oyster Bracelet Ref. 16660
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex Model: 16660 Year: 1984’s Serial number: 81xxxxx Reference: C03659 Case: Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back stamped 16660 Dial: In Goo...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Precision 6426 Silver Dial Watch, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a Rolex Oyster Precision reference 6426 with a silver textured dial manual wind from the 1970s.
Silver
Rolex Datejust 68273 Midsize Champagne Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Datejust 68273 Ladies Watch. This timepiece features a 31mm stainless steel case and an 18K yellow gold fluted bezel.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex DateJust 68278 Diamond Champagne Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 68278 Ladies Watch. 31mm 18k yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel.
18k Gold
Vintage Rolex Datejust 36mm Blue Dial Diamond Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
1999 Year Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36mm automatic watch in stainless steel featuring a navy blue dial with silver Roman numeral hour markers, an aftermarket diamond-set bezel,...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Datejust Yellow Gold Red 6104
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare 36mm vintage Datejust in yellow gold. Featuring a silver dial with the date display at 3 o'clock in red. Also features a smooth yellow gold bezel which is quite hard to come b...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Date Two Tone Watch with Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-owned 34mm Rolex Date automatic watch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and steel with aftermarket white diamond dial and Oyster bracelet.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master Rare Nipple Tropical Dial 1675
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare vintage Rolex GMT-Master reference 1675, dating to circa 1978.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Omani Khanjar Crest Jubilee Computer Dial 16220
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
In mint vintage condition, the watch is offered as a complete set, including its original Rolex box with printed Omani crest, booklet set with wallet, complimentary slip from the Min...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage GMT-Master Pepsi Tropical Dial 1675
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Along with its original Rolex box, this watch comes with original Rolex swing tags, GMT-Master booklet, and Rolex Chronometre results.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust All Diamond Two Tone Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Two tone 18k gold and stainless steel men's Datejust Rolex watch. Featuring after marker full diamond dial, bezel and bracelet.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Cellini Blue Mirror Dial White Gold 22mm 4014
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage rectangular Rolex Cellini, reference 4014, featuring a striking blue mirror dial with frosted textured hands, protected by mineral glass.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Sea-Dweller Mark I Great White Dial 1665
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
In excellent condition, this piece comes with a Rolex box and undated punched papers.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Cellini 4084 Watch 18K White Gold, 1980s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Cellini reference 4084 with a silver dial in 18K yellow gold from the 80s.
White Gold, 18k Gold
$32,600Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Submariner Date Violet/Tropical Dial Service Papers
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Submariner Date REFRENCE: 16618 SIZE: 40mm CASE: 18k Yellow Gold DIAL: Blue BEZEL: Blue BAND: Oyster 18k Yellow Gold MOVEMENT: Automatic Highly desirable violet/...
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel with Box and Papers from 1996
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 14010 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1996 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43m...
Rolex Vintage Oyster Perpetual Date Yellow Gold 34mm 1500
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date reference 1500, a classic yellow gold timepiece featuring a silver dial with applied gold baton indices and a date aperture at 3 o'clock, all pr...
Yellow Gold
$11,300Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Explorer II REFERENCE: 16570 SIZE: 40mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BAND: Oyster Stainless Steel MOVEMENT: Automatic WRIST SIZE: Apx 8 Very Good condition ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Cellini Watch in 18K White Gold, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex Cellini Reference manual wind in 18K white gold with a grey sunburst dial from the 70s.
18k Gold, White 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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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.