Rolex Datejust SS Pink MOP Diamond Dial Watch Deployment Buckle 68274
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust SS Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Deployment buckle 68274
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust SS Pink MOP Diamond Dial Watch Deployment Buckle 68274
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust SS Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Deployment buckle 68274
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Platinum Diamond Bezel and Lugs Customized Black Cord Strap & Buckle Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This vintage ladies' Rolex, a luxurious example of classic dress watches, was made in the 1960s and
Platinum
Rolex 36mm Datejust S/S Grey Roman Dial Deployment Buckle Steel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Stainless Steel Grey Roman Dial Deployment Buckle Steel Wrist Watch 16030.
Stainless Steel
$8,189 / item
Dm 1.42 in
Rolex 36mm Datejust Stainless Steel Metallic Pink Diamond Dial Deployment Buckle
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Stainless Steel Metallic Pink Diamond Dial Deployment buckle 16014. This watch
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 68274 Silver Stick Dial with Fluted Bezel Deployment Buckle
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Silver Stick Dial with Fluted Bezel Deployment Buckle 68274
Stainless Steel
$9,755 / item
Dm 1.23 in
Rolex Datejust Black Color Dial with Diamond Accent and Deployment Buckle 68274
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Black Color Dial with Diamond Accent Deployment buckle 68274 This
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Strap Model Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
seconds hand. New deBeer Brown Crocodile strap with Rolex Gold filled Buckle. Watch length 8 1/4 inches
14k Gold
Rolex Datejust Steel Gold Diamond Mens Oyster Bracelet Watch 126334
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel Deploy buckle. This Rolex watch has a 41 x 41 mm case with a
Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Grey Dial Gold Steel Jubilee Bracelet Men's Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
steel on an 18k & Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel Deployant buckle. This Rolex watch
Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Rare Vintage Precision Yellow Gold 36mm 8896
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
movement and a brown generic leather strap equipped with a gold plated Rolex pin buckle. The watch comes
18k Gold
Rolex Daytona 116520 Rehaut V 2009 Fat Buckle Cosmograph Black Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Daytona 116520 Rehaut V 2009 Fat Buckle Cosmograph Black Dial Watch 40MM
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 6917 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Dial Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
with sweep seconds and date. Ref 6917. Circa 1980. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Rolex
Rolex Datejust 6917 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Dial Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
band with a Gold Fill tang buckle. This Rolex watch has a 25 x 25 mm case with a Round caseback and
Rolex Datejust 6917 18 Karat White Dial Automatic Watch 'Certified Authentic'
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
of yellow gold on a Brown Strap band with a 18k tang buckle. This Rolex watch has a 26 mm case with
Rolex Day-Date 18206 Platinum Original Diamonds Silver Dial Auto Watch, 1993
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
band with a Platinum Deploy buckle. This Rolex watch has a 36 x 36 mm case with a Round caseback and
Rolex GMT-Master 16758 in yellow gold with a Black dial 39mm Automatic watch
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
gold on a 18k bracelet with a 18k Deployant buckle. This Rolex watch has a 40 x 40 mm case with a
Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner 1680
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
bracelet with a Stainless Steel Fliplock buckle. This Rolex watch has a 40 x 40 mm case with a Round
Stainless Steel
Rolex Pearlmaster 80328
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
made out of yellow gold on a 18k bracelet with a 18k Deploy buckle. This Rolex watch has a 29 x 29 mm
Yellow Gold
Unavailable
Rolex Submariner 40mm 5512
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel Fliplock buckle. This Rolex watch has a 40 x 40 mm case with
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
Rolex Submariner 40mm 5513
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Deployant buckle. This Rolex watch has a 40 x 40 mm case with a Round caseback and Black Dot dial. It is
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
Rolex Submariner 40mm 5513
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
steel on a Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel Deployant buckle. This Rolex watch has a 40 x
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
Rolex Submariner 40mm 5513
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
buckle. This Rolex watch has a 40 x 40 mm case with a Round caseback and Black Luminescent dial. It is
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
Rolex Daytona 36mm 6239
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Steel Clasp buckle. This Rolex watch has a 36 x 43 mm case with a Round caseback and Black Chronograph
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master 1675
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel Deploy buckle. This Rolex watch has a 40 x 40 mm case with a
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 40mm 5513
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Stainless Steel Fliplock buckle. This Rolex watch has a 40 x 40 mm case with a Round caseback and Black Dot
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
Rolex Bubble Back 31mm 2940
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
with a Stainless Steel tang buckle. This Rolex watch has a 31 x 31 mm case with a Silver Stick dial. It
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yacht-Master II 116689
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
with a 18k White Gold Fliplock buckle. This Rolex watch has a 44 x 44 mm case with a Round caseback
White Gold
Unavailable
Rolex Submariner No Date 40mm 5513
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
a Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel Fliplock buckle. This Rolex watch has a 40 x 40 mm
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 6917, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
band with a Gold Fill tang buckle. This Rolex watch has a 25 x 25 mm case with a Round caseback and
Rolex Datejust 69178, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust 69178 watch is made out of yellow gold on a Strap band with a Gold Fill tang buckle. This
Rolex Datejust 179179; Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Deploy buckle. This Rolex watch has a 26 mm case with a Round caseback and Mother of Pearl Roman
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust 6917, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
of yellow gold on a Brown Strap band with a 18k tang buckle. This Rolex watch has a 26 mm case with
Certified Authentic Rolex Datejust 6960, Black Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust 69178 watch is made out of yellow gold on a Strap band with a Gold Fill tang buckle. This
Certified Authentic Rolex Datejust 18720, Black Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
. With box and papers. Ref 179179. Circa 2003. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Rolex
Certified Authentic Rolex Datejust 6960, White Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
of yellow gold on a Brown Strap band with a 18k tang buckle. This Rolex watch has a 26 mm case with
Certified Authentic Rolex Datejust 7056, Black Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
band with a Gold Fill tang buckle. This Rolex watch has a 25 x 25 mm case with a Round caseback and
Rolex Day-Date Yellow Gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18038
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Alligator strap with a Gold Fill tang buckle. This Rolex watch has a 36 x 36 mm case with a Round caseback
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 6917, Beige Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
of yellow gold on a Brown Crocodile strap with a 18k tang buckle. This Rolex watch has a 26 mm case
Certified Authentic Rolex Day-Date 44280, Black Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
band with a Platinum Deploy buckle. This Rolex watch has a 36 x 36 mm case with a Round caseback and
Rolex Day-Date 18206, Silver Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
band with a Platinum Deploy buckle. This Rolex watch has a 36 x 36 mm case with a Round caseback and
Rolex Day-Date 18206, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum bracelet with a Platinum Deploy buckle. This Rolex watch has a 36 x 36 mm case with a Round
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Roulette Date Ref 6605
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Steel Clasp buckle. This Rolex watch has a 36 x 36 mm case with a Round caseback and Off White Stick
Stainless Steel
Two-Tone Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz Wristwatch w/ Gold Stick Dial Ref 17013
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel Deployant buckle. This Rolex watch has a 36 x 36 mm case with a
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master Steel Automatic Wristwatch w/ Dial and Gold Accents Ref 1675
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Stainless Steel Fliplock buckle. This Rolex watch has a 40 x 40 mm case with a Round caseback and Black Dot
Stainless Steel
1950s White Gold Rolex Buckle Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This rare reference #8209 is an uncommon find, however in white gold the watch represents an
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Lady's Rare Yellow Gold Buckle Bracelet Watch circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rare, collectable, fashionable and elegant, this 18k yellow gold lady's bracelet watch is a special
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Ref 1002 1950s Steel Self Winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1957 Rolex Reference 1002 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster case. Caliber
Steel
Rolex Two-Tone Oyster Perpetual with Original Strap and Buckle circa 1971 or 72
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Ref. 1005 METAL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Gold Cap Steel Champagne Dial Mens Watch 15505
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Buckle. The Watch Case Shows Multiple Dents and Scuffs on the Gold Capped Sides. No Original Box
Rolex Vintage Day-Date Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
been finished with a Rolex dark brown leather strap and Rolex buckle. The watch dates back to the early
Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Rolex 1970s Oyster Date Steel Mechanical Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
window at the 3 position. New Black padded Crocodile strap with original Rolex Logo steel buckle, watch
Steel
Rolex 1940s Yellow Gold Automatic Bubble Back Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1948 Rolex Bubble Back Wrist Watch, 32 M.M. 3 Piece 14K Yellow Gold case with smooth Bezel
14k Gold
Rolex Cellini Danaos White and Rose Gold Wristwatch with Strap
By Rolex
Located in Greenwich, CT
with 18K white gold Rolex Tang buckle. This watch has slight traces of usage on the case and comes with
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Pre-Owned Rolex “Bark” Bezel Day-Date Ref. #1807 with Original Papers
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
condition, the watch also retains its original watch strap and Rolex crown buckle. It is a very handsome
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini 18Kt. Solid Gold Ladies Watch with Original Strap and Buckle
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cellini METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Yellow
18k Gold
Rolex Submariner 16613 Blue Dial 18K Gold & Stainless Steel Gold Through Buckle
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Includes: -Elegant Watch Box -Certified Appraisal -6 Month Warranty
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Gold Shell Ref 6334 Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Lizard strap with original vintage Gold Filled Rolex Logo buckle, watch length 9 1/2 inches. Recently
Gold-filled
Rolex Vintage Ref 1002 Yellow Gold Automatic Gents Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
with Rolex Gold filled Tang Buckle, watch length 8 1/2 inches Recently serviced and comes with a one
14k Gold
Rolex Air-King Reference 5500 Vintage Steel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Original Rolex steel buckle.Watch length 8 1/2 inches. Recently serviced and comes with a one year warranty.
Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Mechanical Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
. New Black Crocodile Strap with original Rolex Gold Plate Buckle. Total watch length 8 3/4 inches
14k Gold
Rolex Cellini Yellow Gold Mechanical Gents Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Buckle, watch length 8 1/2 inches. Comes with Cellini instructions booklet, recently serviced and comes
18k Gold
Rolex 1960s Yellow Gold Ladies Mechanical Bracelet Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
/16 inch wide textured link bracelet with Rolex logo on buckle, watch length 6 1/4 inches in length
14k Gold
Rolex Precision 1950 Yellow Gold Mechanical wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Croco padded strap with original Rolex Gold Plated Buckle, watch length 9 inches. Recently serviced and
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Bubbleback Self Winding Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
as original. New Brown Lizard Strap with original Rolex 14K Buckle. Watch Length 8 1/2 inches
14k Gold
Rolex Daytona 116520 Cosmograph Engraved Bezel New Buckle White Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Daytona 116520 Cosmograph Engraved Bezel New Buckle White Dial Watch 40MM
Rolex Submariner 126610LN Automatic Watch Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Stainless steel on a Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel Fliplock buckle. This Rolex watch has a
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Cellini 605 14 Karat Manual Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
watch is made out of yellow gold on a 14k bracelet with a 14k tang buckle. This Rolex watch has a 30 x
Cartier Pasha Miss Pasha Steel Pink Dial Ladies Watch W3140008 Diamond Bezel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Diamonds were custom set, 100% na...
Steel
Hermes Birkin 25cm Vert D Eau Moreletti Matte White Gold Diamond Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
Brand: Hermes Product: Birkin Retourne Size: 25 Cm (10" width x 7.5" height x 4.75" depth; 2.75" handle drop) Colour: Vert D Eau Material: Matte Moreletti Crocodile Hardware: 18...
Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Blue Jean Bag Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier bag featured in New Bleu Jean. The iconic Hermes Blue Jean is finally reintroduced in limited quantity and is gorgeous for year ro...
Unavailable|$3,750
W 0.95 in
Rolex Ladies SS Datejust Blue Diamond Dial Sapphire Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro , CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Blue Diamond Dial (This dial is not original Rolex And ha...
Diamond, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Custom Green Diamond Dial, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 / 1603 METAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA: Late 1960's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual, Automatic / 26 Jew...
Rolex Mens Datejust Silver Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro , CA
Swiss Wrist - SKU 16014-SLV-DIA-AM-BDS-JBL Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust Ref# 16014 - Plastic Quickset Model Gender : Mens Metals : Stainless Steel Case Size : 36 mm Dial : Custo...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies TT Oyster Perpetual MOP Diamond Dial Fluted Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro , CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial (This dial is not orig...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Black Matte Alligator Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag presented in classic Black Matte Alligator. Timeless and chic, this gorgeous Kelly bag only grows more beautiful as it ages, showcas...
Rolex Datejust II Roman Numeral Dial Aftermarket Diamond Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
ROLEX DATEJUST II ROMAN NUMERAL DIAL DIAMOND WATCH -Condition: Like-new, Mint -Case size: 41mm -Metal: Stainless Steel -Movement: Automatic -Aftermarket Diamonds: 35 ct, VS1 clarit...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
TIFFANY & Co. Victoria Platinum 0.64ct Diamond Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Victoria Platinum 0.64ct Diamond Earrings Metal: Platinum Weight: 2.30 grams Measurement: 7.3mm wide Diamond: 8 marquise cut diamonds, carat total weight .64 Hallmark:...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage HERMES Ostrich Escale Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage! Beautiful Escale Bag from Hermès in ostrich leather. Condition: good Made in France Collection: escale Genre: women Material: ostrich leather Interior: smooth beige leather...
$271,772
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya Crocodile Niloticus Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya in crocodile niloticus leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the receipt and Cites. Stamp Y (2020)
Rolex 34mm SS Date Black Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Oyster Band Watch
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro , CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Date (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Unisex Metals : Stainless Steel Case Size : 34 mm Dial : Custom Black Diamond Dial (This dial is not original Rolex And has ...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Air King Pink Mother Of Pearl Dial Diamond Bezel and Lugs Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Air King Pink Mother Of Pearl Dial Diamond Bezel and Lugs Steel Watch 14000
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ice Blue Face with Baguette Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ice Blue Face with Baguette & Round Diamonds 36mm Watch 16014. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible ...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air-King with Custom Pink Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air-King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40...
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.