Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Original Dial from 1958
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL
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Rolex Watches 1958
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust With Rare Original Patinated Black Dial 1958
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 6605
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Rare, Bulls Eye Dial from 1958 Caliber 1060
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6552 METAL
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex 1958 Lady-Datejust Watch 6517 - Yellow Gold 18k Automatic One Year
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: Lady-Datejust Model Number: 6517 Movement: Automatic Warranty: One Year Year
Category
Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 6085 Stainless Steel Watch, 1958
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1958 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6085 Stainless Steel watch with Machined Bezel with
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Precision Reference 9659 18 Karat Rose Gold Watch, 1958
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1958 Vintage Rolex Precision Ref. 9659 18k Light Rose Gold Case watch with Original Silver Dial
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
1958 Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch Stainless Silver Dial 1601
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 1958 Rolex Datejust Men's Watch Model: 1601 Serial: 396208 Automatic movement Stainless
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20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1958 Rolex Pre-Cellini Vintage Larger Ladies Dress Watch - 9K Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1958 ROLEX Pre-Cellini Vintage Larger Ladies Dress Watch - 9K Gold Charming Mid-Century Design
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
9k Gold
Rolex Oyster Explorer White Creamy Honeycomb Dial 5501 Steel Manual Watch, 1958
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 5501 Year: 1958 Serial number: 36xxxx Reference: OT1625 Case: 34mm
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking Manual Wristwatch, circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Speedking / Ref. 6421 METAL
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
1958 Turn-O-Graph Red Depth Rating by Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
1958 Turn-O-Graph Red Depth Rating by Rolex -ref. 6202 -Rare Red Depth Rating!
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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold "Orchid" Ladies Watch circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Orchid / Reference 8901 METAL / MATERIAL
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Marconi Yellow Gold Mechanical Wind Wristwatch 1958
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM643 Serial: 324****** Condition: 8.5 - Good condition Age: 1958 Case Diameter: 28 mm Case
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Rare Air-King Date Perpetual from 1958 Caliber 1030 Sub Mariner MVT
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King Date / Reference 5700 METAL
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner James Bond Wristwatch Ref 5508 circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
model, Ref. 5508, from the 1958. The watch is a great example with a mint case and beautiful glossy gilt
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Precision Wristwatch Ref 4477 circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is an elegant Rolex Precision wristwatch from the 1950s. It has a bull's eye dial with
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King automatic Wristwatch Ref 5500, circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air King reference 5500 with a automatic movement. The silvered
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Reference 6082 Stainless Steel Watch, 1958
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1958 Vintage Rolex Oyster Reference 6082 Stainless Steel Watch. Original, but restored silver dial
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Vintage Rolex Oyster Precision Reference 6424 Stainless Steel Watch, 1958
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1958 Vintage Rolex Oyster Precision Ref. 6424 Stainless Steel watch with Black Dial with Applied
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Early Datejust Watch Ref 6605 circa 1958
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Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Early Datejust Watch Ref 6605 circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel and 14k rose gold early Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 6605, serial number 353,XXX
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 415,XXX, circa 1958. 36mm full
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer 5504 Super Precision Automatic Men's Vintage Watch, circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
always be considered. WATCH DETAILS: Maker: Rolex Model: 'Explorer' Ref. 5504 Movement: 25-jewel Cal
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 6564, circa 1958. This automatic watch has
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rose Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k rose gold early Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 6605, serial number 417,XXX, circa 1958. 36mm
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Date Wristwatch Ref 6534 circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
case along with a riveted stainless steel Oyster Rolex bracelet. circa 1958. This watch includes a
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Oyster Precision Wristwatch circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lady's Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Precision Wristwatch circa 1958. 27mm diameter Oyster case with
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 6605, serial 3.8 million, circa 1958, with smooth
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel early Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 6605, serial number 353,XXX, circa 1958. 36mm
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gold
1958 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Stainless Steel 6610 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. ** SERVICE HISTORY * This watch has received a Rolex accredited service in
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6565 circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 6565. This automatic watch has an original
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King Wristwatch Ref 1503 circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Airking wristwatch, Ref. 1503, serial number 418,XXX, circa 1958. 34mm case
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6085 circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k rose gold Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 6085, circa 1958. 34mm case with smooth bezel
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Early Datejust Wristwatch Ref 6605 circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K Rose Gold Early Datejust Wristwatch ref 6605 serial# 417,XXX circa 1958. 36mm diameter
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Rose Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 6611B circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k rose gold early Day-Date wristwatch, Ref. 6611B, serial number 397,XXX, circa 1958. Great
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex white gold early Datejust self winding wristwatch Ref 6605, circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An early, and exceptional condition Rolex Datejust model ref 6605 serial # 413,xxx circa 1957
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 18K PG Oyster Perpetual Midsize c. 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K PG 31mm midsize model ref 6551 circa 1958. Smooth bezel, glossy black dial with pink gold
Category
Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King Super Precision Wristwatch Ref 5504 circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rolex Air-King Ref. 5504 Super Precision Case Stainless steel, screw back, acrylic glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex 18K PG Oyster Perpetual ref. 6551 c. 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K PG Oyster Perpetual ref # 6551 31mm smooth bezel serial # 309,xxx circa 1958 with
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Gold Oyster Perpetual Date ref.6548 circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K YG Oyster Perpetual ref #6548 midsize 31mm diameter case with smooth bezel serial # 261
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual ref. 6562 c. 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K YG Oyster Perpetual ref # 6562 34 mm case serial #345,xxx circa 1958 with original
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Rolex Steel Midsize Oyster Perpetual "Summer Peach" Dial c.1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS midsize Oyster Perpetual ref 6551 circa 1958. 31mm diameter case with 14K WG fluted bezel
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Steel GMT Ref# 6542 Serial# 381, xxx circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS GMT ref # 6542 serial # 381,xxx circa 1958 minty original inner minute track gilt dial
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel GMT ref 6542 early no crown guard model circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS GMT ref 6542 early no crown guard model circa 1958 beautiful condition original glossy
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Precision Wristwatch, circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Vintage Rolex Precision wristwatch, circa 1958. Snap back 18 carat gold case with tapered fancy
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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By Patek Philippe
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By Bucherer
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By Rolex
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By Patek Philippe
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By Rolex
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Rolex Watches 1958 For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact rolex watches 1958 you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of stainless steel, gold and white gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 17 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a rolex watches 1958 from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a rolex watches 1958, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.
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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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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You
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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