Rolex Speckled Gold Dial 33MM 18K Gold Precision Leather Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
leather strap and buckle. Product Specifications: Item Type: Vintage Dress Watch Brand: Rolex Precision
18k Gold
Rolex Cellini 18K Gold 4129 Manual Champagne 25mm Dial Leather Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
. Product Specifications: Item Type: Dress Watch Brand: Rolex Cellini Reference Number: 4129 Serial Number
18k Gold
Vintage Rolex Precision 12325 Gold Manual Wind Sub Dial On Leather Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Precision 12325 manual-wind watch in yellow gold featuring calibre 710 movement with
Gold
Rolex Datejust 18k White Gold Men's Watch on Leather Strap Band 116189
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust 18k White Gold Men's Watch on Leather Strap Band 116189 - Automatic winding, 31
White Gold
Rolex Cellini 18K Gold 37mm 6623 On Leather Watch Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Cellini 37mm in 18k gold case and ostrich leather strap. 1990 year with the original
18k Gold
1950's Rolex Oyster Speedking Precision in Red Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Oyster Precision stainless steel watch circa 1950. Manual wind movement caliber 10 1
Stainless Steel
Rolex Day Date President 1803 Buckley Dial 18K Yellow Gold Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1803 Serial: 3841*** Year: 1974 Model: Rolex Day Date Case Material
Rolex Sky Dweller 326138 Champagne Dial 18K Yellow Gold Leather Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Gold Band: Black Leather Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Champagne Diamond Dial - Dial was replaced
Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Blue Dial circa, 1960's Patent Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601
Stainless Steel
Rolex Day Date 18038 36mm Factory Diamond Dial and Leather Strap 18k Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
: 18k Yellow Gold Band: Factory Rolex Leather Strap & Clasp Bezel: 18k Yellow Gold Fluted
Rolex Day Date 1803 Champagne Pie Pan Dial 18k Yellow Gold Custom Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1803 Serial: 268**** Year: 1971 Model: Rolex Day Date Case Material
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day Date 1803 36mm Pie Pan Matte Black Dial 18k Yellow Gold Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1803 Serial: 274**** Year: 1971 Model: Rolex Day Date Case Material
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ladies Rolex Prima 2692, Manually Wound, 9ct Yellow Gold, Patination Yr 1936
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Rolex watches. A period leather strap with tang buckle (used) is fitted and this lovely inter-war art
Rolex Women's Modele Depose #1401 18 Karat Watch Cameleon Leather Band, 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Labeled "ROLEX / SWISS" 13 mm in Diameter Black Leather Aftermarket Band w/ Stainless Steel Clasp Total
18k Gold
Rolex Cellini Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Leather Band Men's Watch 4113
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Cellini Vintage Men's Watch Model Number: 4113 100% Authentic Pre owned in very good
Yellow Gold
Rolex 26mm Ladies Datejust MOP Diamond Black Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Ladies Model - 6917 Datejust Metals - Yellow Gold
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies 6516 Datejust Red Diamond on Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Ladies Model - 6516 Datejust Metals - Stainless steel
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Date Green Stainless-Steel Diamond on Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand - Rolex Model - 1500 (DATE) Case size - 34mm Bezel - Smooth Steel Crystal -Acrylic Metals
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust Mop Diamond 6694 on Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Ladies Model - 6694 Datejust Metals - Stainless Steel
Diamond
Rolex Ladies Datejust Tiffany Blue Diamond 6694 on Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Ladies Model - 6694 Datejust Metals - Stainless Steel
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex unisex 34mm 1500 Date black stick on leather strap
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Unisex Model - 1500 Date Metals - Stainless Steel Case
Stainless Steel
Rolex Unisex Date 34mm Stainless-Steel Green Diamond on Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand - Rolex Model - 1500 (DATE) Case size - 34mm Bezel - Smooth Steel Crystal -Acrylic Metals
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust 69173 White Diamond on Brown Leather Band
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Ladies Model - 69173 Datejust Metals - Yellow gold
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies 34mm Date 1500 Pink Diamond on Black leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
ITEM#-LD161 (Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Unisex Model - 1500 Date Metals - Stainless
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Unisex 36mm Datejust 1603 Champagne Diamond On Brown Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand - Rolex Model - 1603 Metals - Steel/Yellow Gold Case Size - 36mm Crystal - Sapphire Bezel
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex ladies 26mm Oyster perpetual 6724 Black Diamond On Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Crystal - sapphire Band - generic black leather Professionally polish and service No rolex papers
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 36mm Datejust 1601 Two Tone Roman on Brown Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand - Rolex Model - 1601 Datejust Case Size - 36mm Metals - Steel/Yellow Gold Dial - Two-tone
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Unisex Date 1500 Blue Tiffany Tone Dial on Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Brand - Rolex Model - 1500 (DATE) Case size - 34mm Bezel - Smooth Steel Crystal -Acrylic Metals
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust 26mm MOP Diamond two-tone on Black Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Ladies Model - 6917 Datejust Metals - Yellow gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies 6917 Datejust 26mm Pink MOP Diamond on Black Leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Ladies Model - 6917 Datejust Metals - Yellow gold
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Steel
Rolex ladies 26mm Datejust 6919 Blue Diamond White gold fluted on leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
Band- geberic Black leather Crystal - new acrylic Movement- Rolex Automatic caliber - 2030 (3 years
Diamond, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Giren Dupre' 18kt Solid Gold Daytona Style Chronograph, Leather Strap, Automatic
By Rolex
Located in Mestre Venezia, IT
Brand new, " Giren Dupre' " Swiss made, 18kt solid gold wrist watch on Alligator strap
Gold
Giren Dupre' 18kt Solid Gold Daytona Style Chronograph, Leather Strap, Automatic
By Rolex
Located in Mestre Venezia, IT
Brand new, " Giren Dupre' " Swiss made, 18kt solid gold wrist watch on Alligator strap
Gold
Rolex unisex 34mm Date steel 1500 Blue Diamond on leather
By Rolex
Located in San Fernando, CA
(Watch Description) Brand - Rolex Gender - Unisex Model - 1500 Date Metals - Stainless Steel Case
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Cellini 18 Karat Gold Wood Dial Leather Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Be exemplary and professional with this handsome Vintage Rolex Cellini 18K Gold Wood Dial Leather
18k Gold
1959 Rolex Men's Datejust Watch 6605 Stainless Steel Leather Band
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
and hands New black leather band - NOT ROLEX Watch is 9.25" in length Automatic movement Original
Stainless Steel
Vintage ROLEX Oysterdate Precision Date Watch with Brown Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage ROLEX Oysterdate Precision Date Watch with Brown Leather Strap Marked: ROLEX ACIERINOX
Rolex Cellini 6621 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Quartz Leather Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
ROLEX CELLENI 6621 18K SOLID YELLOW GOLD QUARTZ LEATHER LADIES WATCH. Lovely ladies Rolex Celleni
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch on Leather Strap Band 116138
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch on Leather Strap Band 116138 - Automatic winding, 31
Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch on Leather Strap Band 116138
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch on Leather Strap Band 116138 - Automatic winding, 31
Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch on Leather Strap Band 116188
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch on Leather Strap Band 116188 - Automatic winding, 31
Sold
H 0.48 in W 0.79 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph 18k Gold White Dial Leather Strap Men’s Watch 116518
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
a leather band that opens and closes with a fold-over clasp. The band of this watch has
Rolex Datejust 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Watch on Leather Strap Band 116138
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch on Leather Strap Band 116138 - Automatic winding, 31
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 Oyster Datejust Ladies Superlative Leather 18K Gold Serviced Warranty 6517
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
This is an authentic Rolex wristwatch. The watch has been professionally serviced and comes with a
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ladies Rolex 1981 Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch With Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Ladies Rolex 1981 Datejust 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch With Leather Strap. The Ladies Rolex
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Air King 5501 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Band: Custom Leather Band Bezel: 14K Yellow Gold Dial: Silver Face: Acrylic Case
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 1601 Blue Lapis Lazuli Dial 18k Yellow Gold Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Gold Band: Navy Blue Leather Strap with Custom Clasp Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Custom Lapis
Yellow Gold
Rolex Daytona Pink Mother of Pearl Dial Diamond Original Green Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
approximately 124 round brilliant diamonds, an original green leather strap with an original 18k white gold
Diamond, White Gold
Rolex Date 1500 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel with Leather Band
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1500 Serial: 5446*** Model: Date Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Custom Leather
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro ROLEX Platinum + Diamond Cocktail Watch w/ Leather Band
By Rolex
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous Retro (ca1940s) era Rolex watch! Crafted in platinum, this lovely watch is encrusted
Platinum
Vintage 1978 Rolex Date 34MM 1503 14K Yellow Gold Leather Strap Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
of wear are consistent with age. Rolex Date 34 Watch Properties Family: Rolex Date Model: Rolex
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Mens TT Datejust Blue Stick Dial Leather Strap Watch Ref#16013
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro , CA
Fluted Bezel Bracelet : Custom Added (NON-ROLEX) Leather Strap (This band will fit up to a 7.5 inch
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ref. 6622 Cellini in 18k Gold Ladies Watch with Brown Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
indices. Original Rolex genuine Ostrich skin strap. Considered to be the highest quality leather in the
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
Rolex Mens 36mm TT Datejust Champagne Dial Black Leather Strap Watch Ref#16013
By Rolex
Located in San Pedro , CA
Gold Fluted Bezel Bracelet : Custom Added (NON-ROLEX) Black Leather Strap (This band will fit up to a
Stainless Steel
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Rolex Cellini King Midas Watch, circa 1974
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
White Gold, Rolex Leather Watch Strap Manual Movement Recently serviced by Rolex USA and includes 2020
White Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Air King 5500 Stainless Steel Leather Band
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Band: Custom Leather Band Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Silver Face: Acrylic Case Size
Stainless Steel
Rolex Air King 5500 Stainless Steel with Leather Band
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Band: Custom Brown Leather Band Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Silver Face: Acrylic
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 34mm 14k Yellow Gold Fluted Bezel Leather
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
case with a handmade leather watch band by Debeers Paris. The watch also comes with a genuine Rolex box
Rolex Thunderbird Men's Wristwatch 1625 - 18k Gold & Stainless Leather 1Yr Wnty
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
" - 8 " (adjustable) Fastening Type: Buckle Clasp Watch Stamps: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Cellini Classic 6110 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 6110 Serial: A849*** Model: Cellini Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: Leather
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Date 1500 Blue Mosaic Dial Stainless Custom Black Leather Band
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
: Custom Black Leather Band Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Blue Mosaic (Shantung) Face
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex 1024 Oyster Perpetual 14K Gold Capped Leather Strap Box Booklet
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
: 14K Yellow Gold Capped Band: Custom Leather Band Bezel: 14K Yellow Gold Capped Dial
14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini Model 6621 18k Yellow Gold 26mm on Blue Embossed Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Cellini Model 6621 18k Yellow Gold 26mm Blue Roman Numeral Dial Blue Embossed Leather Strap
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 1601 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel on Leather Band
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Leather Bezel: 14K Yellow Gold Dial: Champagne Face: Acrylic Case Size: 36mm Includes: -Elegant
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex 1601 Datejust 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Leather Band, circa 1959
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
: Custom Leather Band Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Champagne Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size: 36mm
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 6671 Cellini Cellissima MOP Roman Dial 18K White Gold Pink Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Gold Band: Pink Leather Band Bezel: 18K White Gold Dial: White Mother of Pearl Face: Sapphire
Rolex Cellini 50529 Dual Time 39mm Black Dial 18K White Gold Leather Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 50529 Serial: 7891Q*** Year: 2019 Model: Rolex Cellini Dual Time Case Material
Vintage Audemars Piguet Genève 18k Yellow Gold Hand-Wind Men’s Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and understated vintage Audemars Piguet Genève men’s wristwatch, crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and embodying the brand’s refined mid-century design philosophy. The slim...
18k Gold
$8,320Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.38 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 35mm 14k Solid Gold Mens 1970s Automatic RA674
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref.1503 solid 14k gold automatic, c.1970s, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rol...
14k Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 1992 18K Gold - 16518
By Rolex
Located in Vannes, FR
The Rolex Daytona chronograph in 18K yellow gold, manufactured in 1992, is an exceptional timepiece that combines timeless elegance with technical excellence. This iconic model, refe...
18k Gold
Vintage 1959 Rolex Oyster Precision Steel Men's Watch Ref 6426
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1959 Rolex Oyster Precision Ref. 6426 is a classic example of Rolex’s understated mid-century design. Crafted in stainless steel with a 33mm Oyster case, the watch embod...
Stainless Steel
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
By Waltham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 23mm ...
Gold-filled
Rolex 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1954
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 965 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1954 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm "Lug Tip t...
14k Gold
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Patek Philippe Vintage Calatrava Retailed By Asprey 2557
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava crafted in 18k yellow gold, reference 2557, retailed by Asprey circa 1956. The silver dial is double-signed, with “Asprey” at 6 o’clock within the ...
18k Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Vintage Rose Gold 34mm 6413
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare 34mm 18k rose gold gentleman’s wristwatch by Vacheron & Constantin, distinguished by its unusual inverted harrow hands and a beautifully preserved silver dial. The dial is...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Gorgeous 14K Yellow Gold Cartier For Concord Manual Winding
By Cartier
Located in Media, PA
This is a fantastic 14 karat yellow gold Cartier watch but the movement is by Concord. Watch is manual winding and it works perfectly fine and runs well. I don't believe it is perfec...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Seamaster 2508 DeVille 18k Rose Gold 36mm Mens 1940s Manual Wind RA711
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, solid 18k rose gold Men's Omega Seamaster DeVille 2508 manual hand-wind ref 2508, c.1947, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch with Original Dial and Bracelet 1960
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Cie. STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3426/3 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 32mm MOVE...
18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust 18k Gold 36mm Mens 1960s Date Automatic RA701
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless treasure, rare 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.6605 Datejust automatic, c.1960, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous...
18k Gold
Cartier Must de Cartier Tank C91006 20mm x 28mm Green Strap Vintage
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
🌿 Must de Cartier Tank C91006 Gold Vermeil 20mm x 28mm Green Strap Vintage Ladies Watch 💫 Timeless Parisian Elegance with a Vintage Edge This vintage Must de Cartier Tank refe...
Gold Plate, Base Metal
Cartier Panthere 1650 Blue MOP 18K White Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Panthere 1650 Ladies Watch. 27mm 18K white gold case. 18K white gold bezel with factory diamond sets. Blue Mother of Pearl dial with white gold hands and White gold Roman num...
White Gold
Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Watch, c.1950s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
This Vintage dress watch comes from the master horologists at Jaeger-LeCoultre, The 14 carat rose gold case is 35mm in diameter and holds a manual winding movement. The patina on the...
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.