$5,369
H 1.46 in W 1.11 in
1947 Rolex Precision Vintage Mens Claw Lugs Square Dress Watch, 14K Rose Gold SS
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1947 ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Mens Claw Lugs Square Dress Watch - 14K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel Rare
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking with Original Dial and Hands from 1947
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Speedking / Reference 4220 METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Gold Top Tropical Series Steel Back Early Ladies Perpetual from 1947
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Ladies Bubble Back / Tropical Series METAL
1947 Vintage Rolex Speedking Stainless Steel with Rare Pink Gold Arabic Dial!
By Rolex
Located in Warrington, PA
speed. On September 4th 1935, wearing a Rolex watch, this “king of speed” set a land speed record over
Stainless Steel
1947 Rolex Precision Vintage Mens "Jumbo" Watch - 14K Gold & Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. 1947 ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Mens "Jumbo" Watch - 14K Gold & Stainless Steel Rare
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking with Original Dial and Hands from 1947
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Speedking / Reference 4220 METAL / MATERIAL
Rolex Steel Mid-Size Oyster with Original Dial and Early Crown from 1947 or 1948
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Size Oyster Speedking Style / Ref. 4220
Rolex 18 Karat Gold Early Ovetone Wristwatch from 1946 or 1947 with Rare Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Ovesized "Ovetone" Big Egg / Ref. 6305
1947 Rolex Oyster Royal 4444 Stainless Steel Men's Watch Hand-Winding
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1947 Rolex Oyster Royal Men's Watch Model: 4444 Serial: 591784 This authentic Rolex watch is
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold and Steel Art Deco Watch from 1947
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
SERVICE COMMITMENT This wonderful watch by the iconic house of Rolex was produced in 1947. The case back
Gold
Rolex Steel Watch with Original Dial from 1947 Great Birthday Gift
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 3/4 Size / Ref. 4220 METAL / MATERIAL
Vintage Rolex Precision Reference 4061 Stainless Steel Watch, 1947
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1947 Vintage Rolex Precision Ref. 4061 Stainless Steel watch with Original Two Tone Silver and
Rolex Pink gold Bubbleback self winding wristwatch ref 3372, circa 1947
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
back hand engraving indicates that this watch was presented 69 years ago in 1947 as a post World War II
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Pink Gold Bubbleback ref# 3131 circa 1947
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14K PG Bubbleback ref # 3131 circa 1947, 31mm diameter 3 piece Oyster case, Beautifully
18k Gold
Rolex Gold Athlete "Empire" ref. 3548 circa 1947
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare Rolex 18K PG automatic "Empire" model ref# 3548 circa 1947. Large drum shaped case with heavy
18k Gold
Rare Rolex Gold Automatic "Empire" model ref# 3548 circa 1947
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare Rolex 18K PG automatic "Empire" model ref# 3548 circa 1947. Large drum shaped case with heavy
18k Gold
Rare Rolex 18K PG automatic "Empire" model ref# 3548 circa 1947
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare Rolex 18K PG automatic "Empire" model ref# 3548 circa 1947. Large drum shaped case with heavy
18k Gold
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Coin Crystal Drop Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The earrings are in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage p...
Gold
Chanel Classic Small Gold Crystal CC Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 2019 Collection The earrings are in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box and pouch IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-o...
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Dark Blue Sunburst Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Date / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter ...
Stainless Steel
$7,490
H 1.21 in W 0.95 in Dm 0.95 in
Cartier Tank Solo 18K Yellow Gold Women's Watch W1018755 Custom Diamond Bezel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pristine condition Cartier Tank Solo, reference W1018755, featuring a luxurious professionally custom set diamond bezel. This elegant timepiece showcases a 24mm x 30.5mm yellow gold ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Gold Mademoiselle "CHANEL" Pendant Multi Strand Chain Collar Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain 16” long Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION...
Gold
Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Paris Centure Collection Wrist Watch, 18k Yellow Gold 27 X 27 M.M. 2 Piece stepped case. 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind movement. White Dial with Black Roman nu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Platinum Diamond Omega Ladies Wrist Watch Vintage Art Deco
Located in Greer, SC
" Lady's dress watch by Omega measures 6.5 inches long. It weighs 13.3 pennyweights. It has a rectangular platinum case measuring 13.62 by 13.21 mm with bead set round diamond lugs. ...
Diamond, Platinum
Audemars Piguet Ref 4161 Automatic Yellow Gold Wrist Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Audemars Piguet Reference 4161BA Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. diameter x 6 M.M thick 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case with stepped bezel. Caliber 2123/1 21 Jewel Automatic, self w...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Vintage Gold CC Turn Lock Chain Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1996 collection Gold Plated The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain 7" long Comes with box IMPORT...
Gold
Sold|$1,425
Size: See Measurement in description
UNIQUE VINTAGE Galliano-esque Green Beaded Bias Cut Dress
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
This is a delicate and ethereal full-length dress crafted in a soft, pale green fabric that exudes a vintage-inspired charm. The bias cut design reminds me of John Galliano era DIOR....
Rolex Oyster Datejust Automatic 18k Gold Black Dial Ladies Wrist Watch 6917
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Rolex Oyster Datejust Automatic 18k Gold Black Dial Ladies Wrist Watch 6917 is a luxurious timepiece designed for women. This Swiss-made watch features a round black dial with go...
18k Gold
$450
W 1.57 in L 7.32 in
French Sculptor Henri Nogaret Bronze and Brass Brutalist Cuff Bracelet, 1960s
By Henri Nogaret
Located in Atlanta, GA
French sculptor and painter Henri Nogaret (1927 - 2012) created this sculptural brutalist bronze and brass cuff bracelet in the 1960s. The large brass band is ornate, with a modernis...
Brass, Bronze
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. The watch shows minor signs of wear. No original box and paper. Comes with seller's box. Brand & Model Details: Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 69173 Model N...
Yellow Gold, Steel
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
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 179178, circa 2002
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Rolex lady's 18k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 179178, circa 2002, cream-colored textured dial with gold Roman numerals. The dial has a pattern on it that is hard to photogra...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare Engine Turned Bezel 1957
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6565 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1957 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diamet...
Stainless Steel
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.
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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.