Rolex Stainless Steel UFO Case Design Precision Wristwatch Ref 9083
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This is a rare and incredibly cool vintage Rolex, made circa 1954. A manual wind “Precision” ref. #9083 in impeccable original condition with the original attached bracelet with rive...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Date Red 1680, 40mm, stainless steel case, rotating bezel c1973
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and rare Rolex Submariner Date, reference 1680 features a 40mm stainless steel case with bi directional rotating bezel.
ROLEX 1950's Original Rare Bracelet & Super Thin White Gold Case
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A beautiful white gold square cased and super thin vintage Rolex with an extremely rare factory original integrated white gold bracelet.
White Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 124300. 41" Case, Full Set, 2022.
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
One of the most versatile Rolex which answers the question of one watch for every occasion
Rolex. A Rose Gold Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1924
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The watch is in excellent working order. This half hunter pocket watch is rare because very few Rolex pocket watches had the cases actully made by Rolex.
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Seadweller 16600 / 16600T, AKA Seadweller 4000 Wristwatch, 40mm Case, 2007
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our Rolex Seadweller 16600 / 16600T, also known as Seadweller 4000, is one of the last pre ceramic Seadwellers manufactured, bearing a M *** Serial number. Our Rolex Seadweller 16600...
Rolex Submariner Date reference 16610LV 'Kermit'. 40mm Case, Green Bezel, Yr2006
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our Rolex Submariner Date reference 16610LV features a 40mm stainless steel case with rotating green bezel, stainless steel bracelet. This example is presented in outstanding conditi...
Rolex Submariner Date Ref 1680 Wristwatch. 40mm Case, Patinated, Retailed 1979.
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Rolex Submariner , reference 1680, features a 40mm stainless steel case and stainless steel bracelet. The original dial and hands are coevally patinated, and the overall ...
Rolex Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 16570, 40mm Case, 3186 movement, Yr 2010.
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our Rolex Explorer II reference 16570 features a 40mm stainless steel case with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.
Vintage 1950s Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6551 31MM 14KT Yellow Gold Case
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The watch is housed in a refined 31MM 14KT yellow gold case with a smooth bezel, offering a timeless and understated profile.
14k Gold
Ladies Rolex Prima Ref 2692, Manual Wind, 9ct Yellow Gold Case, c1936
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our lovely vintage ladies Rolex Prima, reference 2692, features a manually wound movement and is 9ct yellow gold cased.
Rolex Explorer Wristwatch Ref 214270. Mark 1 Dial, 39mm Case. Year 2015.
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our Rolex Explorer reference 214270 features a 39 mm stainless steel case with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.
Rolex Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 216570, 42mm Case, Stainless Steel, Year 2011
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our instantly recognisable sports Rolex Explorer II reference 216570 features a 42mm stainless steel case with stainless steel bracelet and has a date and GMT function.
ROLEX Oversized Rose Gold Precision Wristwatch with Stylized Case and Rare Dial
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rolex Oversized Rose Gold Precision Wristwatch with Stylized Case and Rare Dial
18k Gold
Rolex Air-King Wristwatch Ref 116900, 'Bloodhound', 40mm Case, Full Set, 2017
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
The Rolex Air-King reference 116900, launched in 2016 and discontinued in 2022 is also known as the "Bloodhound" as the dial design was similar to the Rolex provided the instruments ...
Rolex Daytona Everose, Wristwatch ref 116515LN, 18K Rose Gold Case, Yr 2015.
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our very desirable Rolex Daytona Everose, reference 116515LN, features a 40mm 18k rose gold case with black ceramic bezel and chocolate Arabic dial with black leather strap and 18k e...
Rolex Datejust Wristwatch Ref 16233, 18K Yellow Gold Case, Champagne Dial, 1998
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our classic and neo vintage Rolex Datejust, reference 16233 , features a 36mm stainless steel and 18k yellow gold case with 18k yellow gold and stainless steel jubilee bracelet. The ...
Rolex Day-Date 18038, 36mm 18ct yellow gold case, president bracelet, year 1980
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Rolex Day-Date reference 18038 features a 36mm 18ct yellow gold case with 18ct yellow gold president bracelet.
Vintage Rolex Cellini 18 Karat White Gold Case and Gold-Plated Silver Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex Cellini 18 Karat White Gold Case and Gold-Plated Silver Bracelet Grey Sunburst 26mm Dial Model # 3800 serial #353XXX Bracelet is Gold-Plated Silver Manual Wind c.1...
18k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Silver
Rolex GMT Master Ref 16700 Wristwatch, 40mm Case, Swiss Only Dial, Year 1999.
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our classic and neo vintage transitional Rolex GMT Master, reference 16700, with 40mm stainless steel case and stainless steel Oyster bracelet with flip lock clasp, is presented in e...
Rolex GMT Master ref 1675, 40mm Case, Jubilee Bracelet, Pepsi Dial. Year 1967.
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and very attractive Rolex GMT Master reference 1675 features a 40mm stainless steel case and stainless steel jubilee bracelet. This GMT dates from c1967 with a 16 ******...
2001 Rolex Men's Datejust Blue Roman Dial Jubilee Band 16234 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Rolex Men's Datejust Watch Model: 16234 Serial: K762565 2001 Rolex midsize watch 36mm case size Stainless steel case with 18K white gold bezel Blue dial with silver Roman marke...
Stainless Steel
Stunning Rolex Daytona Ref 116508, 18K Yellow Gold Case, Diamond Dial, Full Set
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our stunning Rolex Daytona reference 116508 features a 18k yellow gold case and bracelet and has a factory champagne and diamond dial. This highly sought after reference is a complet...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Lady Datejust ref 69174. 26' Case, White Gold Bezel, Black Gloss Dial..
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our superb neo vintage Rolex Lady Datejust reference 69174 features a 26mm stainless steel case with white gold fluted bezel and stainless steel jubilee bracelet. Of note is the very...
2007 Rolex Cellini 5115 Watch 18K White Gold Box / Papers #23236
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
2007 Rolex Cellini 18K White Gold Watch Model: 5115/9 Serial: M768843 This Rolex Cellini Men's Watch has a case set in 18K white gold Case is 32mm in diameter Black dial with sil...
18k Gold
Rolex Submariner Date Wristwatch Ref 16610/ 16610T . 40mm Case. Year 2007. B&P's
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our Rolex Submariner Date reference 16610/ 16610T features a stainless steel 40mm case with stainless steel bracelet, no lug holes and solid end links. Presented in outstanding condi...
Vintage Rolex Day Date 1807 Wristwatch, Yellow Gold Case, Bark Bezel, Swiss Dial
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Rolex Day-Date 1807, is the rarer bark finished reference of a day date: and is a highly original example, featuring an 18k yellow gold case with bark bezel and president...
Yellow Gold
1941 ROLEX OYSTER NEPTUNE Vintage "Boys" Size WWII Military Style Watch
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
(for Rolex Watch Company), Stainless Steel, 211,883 Case condition: Its Rolex production Oyster case is factory stamped with its serial no.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Day Date Wristwatch Ref 1897. 18K Yellow Gold Case, Bark Effect Bezel 1970
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and rare Rolex Day-Date 1807, features a 18k 36mm yellow gold case with bark effect bezel. The original pie pan T Swiss T dial; which has developed a tropical patina maki...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust ref 16013, 36mm Case, Fluted 18ct Yellow Gold Bezel, Year 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and iconic Rolex Datejust reference 16013 features a 36mm stainless steel case with fluted 18k yellow gold bezel and stainless steel and 18k yellow gold jubilee bracelet.
Rolex Datejust 16030, Blue Matt Denim Dial, 36mm Case, With Swing Tag, Year 1985
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Rolex Datejust, with stainless steel 36mm case, engine turned steel bezel and jubilee stainless steel bracelet , features a very attractive and rare denim blue matte dial...
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Gold Cap Steel Champagne Dial Mens Watch 15505
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
It Has An Aftermarket Band But An Original Rolex Buckle. The Watch Case Shows Multiple Dents and Scuffs on the Gold Capped Sides.
Rolex Concentric Dial Roulette Auto Datejust 36mm Steel Gold Men's Watch 116231
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Slate dial with applied framed luminescent stick hour markers. The watch comes with box and papers. This Rolex Watch has Stainless steel case 36.0 mm in diameter.
Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960's Rolex Vintage Mens Ultra Thin Pre-Cellini Handwound Dress Watch
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
Powering the watch is Rolex very fine "ultra slim" cailber 1600 movement adjusted to two positions, a higher-grade engine than often found in U.S. market Rolex watches.
14k Gold
Vintage Rolex Orchid Diamonds Halo Set 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Classic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Tysons, VA
Case Width: 25mm v. Crystal: Sapphire w. Watch Movement: Rolex caliber 1400 manual wind x.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Rolex Datejust Steel 18 Karat Everose Gold White Dial Automatic Men Watch 126231
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
It is completed with a stainless and solid gold band that opens and closes with a fold over clasp. The band of this watch has rolex stickers, the case has partial stickers, and the b...
1960's Rolex Ladies Dress Watch with Original Tag, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
The diamonds have the whiteness and fire you would expect from Rolex set diamonds. Elegant light silver dial High grade, original Rolex mechanism capable of precise timekeeping P...
White Gold
Rare White Gold "Chameleon" Unique Case & Modular Bracelets
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k white gold "Chameleon" ROLEX with unique case & modular bracelets. Straps come in 18k white gold, red, white & blue.
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Cellini Mechanical Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch in 18 karats yellow gold. Rolex ladies watch, Cellini model.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date automatic Wristwatch Ref 15000
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
With automatic movement, silvered dial, gilt batons and hands, date aperture, Rolex crown and Rolex oyster bracelet, in a Rolex watch box, circa 1983, case diameter approx 35mm
Stainless Steel
Rolex 18kt. Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel, Oyster Perpetual Datejust, 1601
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex 18kt. yellow gold and stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust 1601 Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Datejust Made Switzerland, in 1969 Case Diameter: 36 mm Crown: Original R...
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Art Deco Platinum Ladies Rolex Wristwatch, Set with Diamonds, Made in 1930s
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex case hallmarked R.W.C Rolex Watch Company & Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex President Datejust 18K Yellow Gold MOP Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel 36mm
By Rolex
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Complete with a bead set bezel featuring (31) thirty-one round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.60cttw adding a captive shine to the automatic Rolex President watch. W...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Rare Men's Midsize Oyster 6244 Manual Hand-Wind circa 1953 Swiss LV570
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gender: Men's Model: Rolex Oyster Watch Shape: Round Case Color: Silver Case Material: Stainless Steel Dial Style: Tapisserie Pattern,Textured,12-Hour Dial,Non...
1966 Tudor (Rolex) Oyster Prince Vintage Mens Ref. 7995 Watch - Stainless Steel
By Tudor
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 1st...
Stainless Steel
1961 Tudor (Rolex) Prince Oysterdate Vintage Mens Ref. 7944 Watch - SS & Gold
By Tudor
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 1st...
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Watch Box, New Creme Empty Acs. ROLEX watch case box CELLINI Brand New
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
ROLEX watch case box CELLINI Brand New Watch BOX Rolex was purchased from show room in Manhattan Watch was used for personal use and i am selling the box Large Brand New Rolex...
Rolex Cellini watch box complete with outer box. Black leather cream inside new
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
ROLEX watch case box CELLINI , Brand New Watch BOX Rolex was purchased from show room in Manhattan Watch was used for personal use and i am selling the box Large Brand New Rol...
Rolex Cellini watch box complete with outer box. Black leather cream inside new
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
ROLEX watch case box CELLINI Brand New Watch BOX Rolex was purchased from show room in Manhattan Watch was used for personal use and i am selling the box Large Brand New Rolex...
Sold|$10,961
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 31 Dark Blue Dial 277200
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This item includes its original Rolex watch case and outer box. (Pictured) This watch is guaranteed to be in excellent condition and authentic.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1550 Case Size Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual date gold-plated 1550 34mm men's pre-owned wristwatch. The vintage Rolex Date ref 1550 is a stunning Rolex classic and was released in the 1970s. 14k yellow g...
Rolex 1930s Extra Athlete Model Steel Cased Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1930s Rolex Extra, also known as the Athlete model Wrist Watch, 32 M.M.
Steel
Genuine Diamond Rolex Watch. Ladies 18k Rolex 2191 Manual Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Diamond Rolex Watch. 18k White Gold Case and Stainless Steel Milanese Bracelet Fully Serviced!
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Holes Case Champagne Dial Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand and Model: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 69173 Basic Information: Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Model Number: 69173 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Vintag...
Yellow Gold
1938 lady's Rolex 9K Yellow Gold Mechanical Watch Factory Marked Case & Works
By Rolex
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1938 lady's Rolex 9K Yellow Gold Watch Mechanical Watch Wrist Length 6.25 inch Marking "Rolex" ,"9c" , "110266", "Worlds---" , "Jessica" Condition working not tested for time, se...
Yellow Gold
Genuine Diamond Sapphire Rolex Watch. Ladies 18k Rolex 2189 Manual Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Diamond And Sapphire Rolex Watch. 18k White Gold Case and Stainless Steel Milanese Bracelet 1400 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 2189.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Military WWI c1916 Rolex Mens' Watch with Very Rare Gun Metal 30mm Hinged Case
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Completed by Original Gilt Winder The watch features an original clean white porcelain DIAL adorned with Arabic numerals – hand painted in black & in striking red at 12 subsid...
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.