1987 Rolex GMT Master Pepsi Vintage Watch 16700 Factory Original As Is
By Rolex
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1987 Rolex GMT Master Pepsi Automatic Watch 16700 Bracelet: 8.5 inch length including the case
1987 Rolex GMT Master Pepsi Vintage Watch 16700 Factory Original As Is
By Rolex
Located in Santa Monica, CA
1987 Rolex GMT Master Pepsi Automatic Watch 16700 Bracelet: 8.5 inch length including the case
Rolex Datejust 31mm 68274 Salmon Roman Dial Stainless Steel Watch Circa 1987
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1987 Mens Watch - Yellow Gold 14k Automatic 15037
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Date Model Number: 15037 Specific Year: 1987 Movement
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1987 Rolex Datejust 16030 Stainless Steel Grey Stick Dial Automatic 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
. This gives the watch a more rugged and industrial feel that leans into the tool-watch heritage of Rolex
Steel, Stainless Steel
$8,500
W 1.03 in L 1.03 in
Vintage 1987 Rolex Datejust Lady 69173 Two ToneAutomatic Champagne Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
recognizable, and comfortable on the wrist. It works as a daily watch or as a classic addition to a Rolex
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
1987 Rolex Datejust 36 16013 Two-Tone Auto Mocha Dial 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Mocha dial that completely shifts the personality of the watch. It provides a warmer and more modern
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Mini Datejust 26mm 69173 Champagne Dial TT YG/SS 1987
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Mini Datejust 69173 – 26mm – Champagne Dial – Two-Tone Yellow Gold & Steel – 1987 SKU 1931
$45,000
W 1.42 in L 1.42 in
1987 Rolex Datejust 16018 18K Yellow Gold Factory Onyx Dial Automatic 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
find. This 1987 example represents a peak era for Rolex stone dials where the manufacturing was refined
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16014 Silver Stick Dial, Circa 1987
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There
Stainless Steel
Rolex Two Tone Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Original Rare Black Dial 1987
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1600
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Champagne Diamond Dial Jubilee 16013 Circa 1987
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone White Roman Numeral Dial Jubilee 16013 Circa 1987
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Two Tone Silver lndex Dial Jubilee 16013 Circa 1987 Complete
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Turn-o-graph Wristwatch Ref 16253, Aka "Thunderbird". Year 1987
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and very rare Rolex Datejust Turn-o-graph reference 16253 aka the Thunderbird features
Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph 16253 Steel/18k Gold 36mm Champagne Dial Circa 1987
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There
18k Gold, Steel
Vintage 1987 Rolex Day-Date 18K Gold Automatic Lemon Dial 36mm
Located in New York, NY
Here's a Rolex Day Date reference 18078 with a lemon diamond dial in 18K yellow gold from the 1980s
18k Gold
Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 6917, circa 1987
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage lady’s Rolex 18K rose gold Datejust ref# 6517 serial # L3 million circa 1987. Featuring a
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Midsized Rolex Datejust with Black Dial and Two-Tone Jubilee Bracelet circa 1987
By Rolex
Located in New Orleans, LA
This two-tone Rolex Datejust represents a middle-sized watch at 31mm. It features gold stick
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
1987 Tiffany & Co. Rolex Explorer Patina Watch 16570
By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Brand: Rolex Model Name: Rolex Explorer II 40 Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 16570 Model
Stainless Steel
1987 Rolex Men's Watch Two Tone Jubilee Bracelet 16013 Linen Logo Dial
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1987 Rolex Men's Datejust Watch Model: 16013 Serial: 9787302 Two tone jubilee bracelet - fits up
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
1987 Rolex Midsize 68278 18K Yellow Gold Watch Blue Dial Jubilee Band
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1987 Rolex Midsize 18K Yellow Gold Watch Model: 68278 Serial: 9743759 Automatic movement Blue
Yellow Gold
1987 Rolex Datejust Black Tapestry Dial 36mm Jubilee Watch Ref 16013 w/ Papers
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
This forever classic unisex Rolex Datejust is from the year 1987 and reference 16013. The automatic
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady-Datejust 69174 Box and Papers 1987
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex papers dated April 1987. Also included is the original box along, swing tag, manuals as well as
Steel
Vintage 1987 Rolex DateJust Model 1601 Rare Black Tapestry Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Rolex Model: 1601 DateJust Year: 1987 Material: 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Date Automatic Wristwatch, 1987
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4335 Model Number 15053 Serial Number: R99**** Condition: 8 - Good Condition Age: 1987 Case
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
1987 Rolex Day Date White Gold Lapis Dial Ref. 18039
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
watch. Brand: Rolex Model: Day Date Ref. No.: 18039 Serial No.: R273xxx Year: 1987 Gender: Gents Case
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ladies Rolex Datejust Wristwatch ref 69173. Yellow Gold, Champagne Dial. 1987.
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our neo vintage ladies Rolex Datejust reference 69173 features a stainless steel case (with fluted
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Unisex 16200, 1987
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
AGE 1987 CASE DIAMETER 36 mm CASE SIZE 36mm BOX & PAPERS Box & Manuals MOVEMENT Automatic CASE
Stainless Steel
Rolex Day Date 36mm 18038 Champagne Dial 18k YG 9.5m Serial 1987
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 1938 Brand Rolex Model DayDate Reference 18038 Year 1987 Dial Champagne Dial Case 18k Yellow
Vintage Rolex Air-King Gold Dial Model 5500 Stainless Steel c.1987
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex Air-King Model 5500 Stainless Steel Yellow/Gold Original Dial c.1987 Stephanie
Stainless Steel
Rolex 18Kt. Yellow Gold Ladies President with Rare, Original Malachite Dial 1987
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: President / Reference 69178 METAL
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Automatic Wristwatch Ref 14000, 1987
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
July 1987 Case Size: 34mm Box and Papers: Box and Guarantee Movement: Automatic Case: Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 69178, 1987
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
September 1987 Case Diameter: 26 mm Case size: 26mm Box and Papers: Box and Guarantee Movement: Automatic
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Air-King Ref 5500 Wristwatch, Silver Dial, Oyster Bracelet, B&P's, 1987
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Rolex Air-King reference 5500 features a 34mm stainless steel case with stainless steel
Rolex 1987 18k Steel Datejust Blue Boiler Guage Dial and Rare Box, Complete Set
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1987 Rolex Reference 16013 Datejust, 36 M.M. 18k and Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster case with
18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust with Rare Original Blue Dial from 1987
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 16000 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16014 Silver Index RT Dial, Circa 1987
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There
Stainless Steel
Rolex vintage 15505 Gold Shell Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1987 Rolex Wrist Watch, 34 M.M Gold Shell with Steel back 3 piece Oyster Case. Caliber 3035
Gold-filled
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1987
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a great example of the Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, Ref. 1016, from the 1980s
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch Ref 6265 circa 1987
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a mint and rare example of the rolex Daytona reference 6265 from 1987. What makes this
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Floating Cosmograph Daytona Ref 16528 c.1987
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a beautiful Rolex Cosmograph Daytona in yellow gold with gold bezel, black "floating
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President Wristwatch 1987
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Day-Date President Wristwatch 1987, Ref. 18038. This Rolex single-quickset
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX 1987 GMT Master Stainless Steel Ref. 16750
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Rolex Style Number: 16750 Series: GMT Master Case
Stainless Steel
1987 Rolex Day-Date Yellow Gold 18038 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
HISTORY * This watch has received a Rolex accredited service in line with our exacting standards
Yellow Gold
Certified 1987 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 67193 24 Millimeters Black Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference #:67193. Ladies Rolex Oyster Perpetual DateJust watch. 24 mm
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 16030 circa 1987
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch, Ref. 16030, serial number 9.7 million, circa 1987. 36mm
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Airking Wristwatch circa 1987
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Airking wristwatch, Ref. 5500, serial number R6, circa 1987
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 16200 circa 1987
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 16200, serial number R5, circa 1987. 36mm diameter
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Yellow Gold Submariner Wristwatch Ref 16808 circa 1987
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold transitional model Submariner wristwatch, Ref. 16808, serial R5, circa 1987
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Enamel Dial Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16018 1987
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An exceptional condition example Rolex 18K gold Datejust ref# 16018 serial# 5.8 million circa 1987
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 118208 circa 1987
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch, Ref. 118208, serial number R5, circa 1987. 36mm case
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date self winding wristwatch, circa 1987
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Reference# 15000 Serial# R9 million circa 1987
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Submariner Transitional Model Ref 16808 Wristwatch, circa 1987
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exceptional condition example Rolex 18K YG Submariner ref 16808, serial #R4, circa 1987
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Submariner Transitional Model Wristwatch Ref 16808, circa 1987
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exceptional condition example Rolex 18K YG Submariner ref 16808, serial #R4, circa 1987
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date self winding Wristwatch, circa 1987
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date ref 15037 serial # 9.8 million circa 1987. Featuring a 34mm diameter
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day Date self winding Wristwatch Ref 18038, circa 1987
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K YG Day Date ref 18038 serial # 9.8 million, circa 1987 in exceptional, totally unpolished
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day Date President Self Winding Wristwatch Ref 18038 1987
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day Date President ref 18038 serial no 9.8 million circa 1987. Featuring 36mm
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch Ref 15037 circa 1987
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14k yellow gold Oyster Perpetual Date wristwatch, Ref. 15037, serial number R9, circa 1987
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold GMT-Master Wristwatch circa 1987
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
, circa 1987, with 18K yellow gold and stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet. Quick-set date, original
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 1.23 in Dm 1.23 in
Rolex Yellow Gold Midsize Datejust President Wristwatch Ref 68278 circa 1987
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Midsize Datejust President ref 68278 serial number R4 circa 1987. Featuring
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX Stainless Steel Oysterquartz Ref.17014 circa 1987
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oysterquartz, Ref 17014, serial R3, circa 1987, with 18k white gold fluted
Stainless Steel
Sold
W 1.38 in L 1.5 in
Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Quickset President Wristwatch Ref 18038 circa 1987
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex President 18K Yellow Gold Reference 18038 Single Quick Set Calendar . Sapphire Crystal in
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch with Stella Dial Ref. 18038 circa 1987
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rolex Day-Date Ref. 18038 Case 18k yellow gold, screw-back case, sapphire crystal, screw
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Burl Wood Dial Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 18038 1987
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Day-Date ref 18038 serial no. 9.8 million circa 1987. 36mm diameter Oyster
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Gold 31mm midsize President ref #68278 c. 1987
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K YG 31mm midsize President ref 68278 sapphire crystal quik set movement with sweep seconds
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Airking self winding wristwatch Ref 5500, circa 1987
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Airking ref 5500, serial #R circa 1987. Featuring 34mm diameter case with
Stainless Steel
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Vintage 20 Motif Alhambra 1985 Coral Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Vintage White Coral 20 Motif Alhambra Chain Necklace. Circa 1985. With accommodating VCA paperwork. A very rare 20-motif Alhambra necklace in White Cor...
Coral, Yellow Gold
Large Impressive 1897 Liberty Head Half Eagle 22K Gold Coin 14K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Impressive and substantial estate 1897 Liberty Head Half Eagle 22K antique gold coin 14K yellow gold signet ring 1897 $5 Gold Coin, early 20th century ring setting Weight: 23.4g Chri...
14k Gold, 22k Gold
Rolex Two-Tone Datejust with Custom Made Blue Dial and Diamond Markers 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Two-tone CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter 36mm MOVE...
Gold, Stainless Steel
$13,235
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Pearl, Yellow 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 ...
Rolex Datejust 28 Dark Grey Diamond Stainless Steel Jubilee 279160 Unworn
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Rolex Datejust 28 wristwatch is a true masterpiece of Swiss craftsmanship and luxury design. With a sleek, stainless steel case and jubilee bracelet, this timepiece bo...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
$6,299
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 26mm Steel Custom Turquoise Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 69174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. No original box and papers. Custom aftermarket dial. 1 year seller warranty. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 69174...
Steel
Rolex Submariner Date 16610
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Submariner Date REFERENCE: 16610 SIZE: 40mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BEZEL: Black BAND: Oyster Stainless Steel MOVEMENT: Automatic WRIST SIZE: 8.25 Good...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady Datejust 26MM Steel Roman Blue Dial Jubilee Ladies Watch 179174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Excellent condition. Box and paper.
Steel
Antique Certified 4.97ct Fancy Light Yellow Old Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique 4.97ct old cushion cut diamond three stone ring set in 18k yellow gold and platinum. The ring is centrally set with a stunning antique old cushion cut diamond wh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex DateJust 116234 36 mm Stainless Jubilee Roman Blue Dial 18k Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Rolex DateJust 116234 36 mm Stainless Jubilee Roman Blue Dial 18k White Gold Bezel with Box & Card The watch features a screw-down crown, 18K White Gold fluted bezel, watch comes wi...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Richard Mille RM 011 RM011 AJ RG Felipe Massa Edition Rose Gold and Titanium
By Richard Mille
Located in New York, NY
The RM 11-03 is designed in a 50mm rose gold and titanium case styled on a rubber strap. It features a skeletonized dial with white numerals, offering analog time function, flyback c...
Vintage Cartier Octagon Model 0906 18 Karat Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Bezel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Cartier Model: Santos Octagon 0906 Year: Early 1980s Material: 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds - all factory original Cartier Dial: Gold Case Measurement: 26mm Movement: Automati...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual Very Rare Deepsea From 1954 / 55 Original Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6332 METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1954 / 55 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diamet...
Gold
18 Kt Rolex Big Bubble Back Ovettone, Ref 6030 Automatic Wrist Watch, Collectors
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt full Gold Rolex Ref. 6031 Big Bubble Back Ovettone, First Datejust Automatic Wrist Watch Movement : Mechanical with Automatic Winding Case & Strap : 18 Kt Yellow Gold Rolex...
18k Gold
MARKDOWN, 12.95 Carat Natural Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14k White Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite tennis bracelet features round brilliant cut white diamonds, known for their exceptional brilliance and sparkle. Set in a classic four-prong style, the diamonds are ca...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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.
The black-and-white Rolex Daytona is arguably the most famous panda-style watch.
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.