Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Orange Dial Diamond Markers 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X...
Stainless Steel
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Datejust with Gold Filled Clasp and Diamond Markers
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
The watch is fitted with an original patinated diamond dial and has just received a factory quality service by our finest Rolex Trained Master Watchmaker.
18k Gold
Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Black Dial from 1960's Custom Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
The bezel is custom made by our custom bezel maker to our specifications with about 1Ct. of diamonds.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Diamond Bezel and Original Dial from 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm x Diameter 36...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Diamond Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diamete...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Green Dial and Diamond Bezel circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Green Dial and Diamond Bezel circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Green 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: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36m...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Custom Green 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: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36m...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference: 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Bronze Dial and Diamond Markers circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 68274 Custom Diamond Bezel Black Color String Diamond Accent Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust With custom Diamond bezel SS Black Color String Diamond Accent Dia Deployment buckle 68274
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel with Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial and Bezel, circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
It is made to "Rolex of Switzerland" rigorous specifications. This dial is done as a mother of pearl with genuine diamond markers.
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Made Red Diamond Dial from 1960s / 70s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's / 70's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 39mm X 34m...
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
Ladies Rolex President 18k Gold Diamond Watch 69138
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Ladies Rolex President 18k Gold Diamond Watch 69138 - Automatic winding, Quickset date, sapphire crystal.
Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Blue Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel & Diamond & Sapphire Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 / 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diame...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diamete...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diamete...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust With Custom Made Green Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36m...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust With Custom Made Green Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 36m...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Blue Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel & Diamond & Sapphire Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE:...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom MOP Dial And Diamond Bezel circa 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diamete...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Dial and Custom Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel & Diamond & Sapphire Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE:...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Two-Tone Datejust with Custom Made Blue Dial and Diamond Markers 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Solid Gold Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter 36mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Winding / 26 Jewels / Caliber 1570 DIAL / HANDS: Custom Made Navy...
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Green Dial and Diamond Markers circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diamete...
Stainless Steel
Rolex 31mm Datejust With Custom Diamond bezel SS White MOP Bezel and Lugs Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust With custom Diamond bezel SS White MOP Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Bezel and Lugs Deployment buckle 68274
Rolex Lady-Datejust Diamond Champagne Dial Steel & Yellow Gold 26mm 179173
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A timeless 26mm steel and gold Lady-Datejust wristwatch reference 179173, by Rolex. Featuring a champagne dial with diamond hour markers, a date aperture and the iconic fluted bezel,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Markers circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Done with a Roman Numeral Dial and Genuine Diamonds, you will likely never see another Rolex like this one.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Bezel circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diamete...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Made Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm x Diameter 36m...
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Finished Green Diamond Dial from 1960's / 70's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 / Solid Gold Bezel METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's / 70's DIMENSIONS / SIZE:...
Vintage Rolex 18K Gold DateJust 28mm Diamond Bezel & Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Perpetual DateJust with Aftermarket Diamond Wrist Watch. 28mm dial Rolex all 18k gold with vintage manual movement and the vintage oyster 18k bracelet and fold over cl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Datejust with Original Dial and Diamond Bezel from the Mid 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Mid-70's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm x Diameter 3...
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom M.O.P. Diamond Dial, circa 1970
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm x D...
Steel
Rolex 14Kt. Solid Gold O.P Date Lady's Watch With Custom Diamond Dial and Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
It is made to "Rolex of Switzerland" rigorous specifications as is the custom Diamond Bezel.
Gold
Rolex Datejust White Roman Dial Stainless Steel Ladies Watch with Sapphires
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The watch features aftermarket diamonds (non-Rolex), and there are no noticeable scratches or blemishes, making it almost indistinguishable from a brand new watch.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Green Dial And Custom Diamond Bezel ca 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
This watch is fitted with a custom made 1 carat Diamond Bezel made for us by our Diamond Bezel Maker.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ice Blue Face with Baguette Watch 16014
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ice Blue Face with Baguette & Round Diamonds 36mm Watch 16014.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust White Roman Dial Two Tone Watch with Blue Sapphires
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The watch features aftermarket diamonds (non-Rolex), and there are no noticeable scratches or blemishes, making it almost indistinguishable from a brand new watch.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Green Roman Dial And Diamond Bezel ca 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
It is made to "Rolex of Switzerland" rigorous specifications. However, it did not originally come on this watch.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Bezel circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
It is also fitted with a custom made diamond bezel made as well to "Rolex of Switzerland" specifications.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
It is also fitted with a custom made diamond bezel made as well to "Rolex of Switzerland" specifications.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel & Yellow Gold Ladies Watch with Grey Roman Numerals
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 26mm Steel & Yellow Gold Ladies Watch with Factory Grey Roman Numerals Dial 179173 EXCELLENT CONDITION, TIGHT BAND.
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 128345RBR Day-Date 36mm All Factory Diamond Dial and Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The diamond-paved dial enhances the sophistication with baguette-cut diamond hour markers, seamlessly pairing luxury with Rolex’s iconic craftsmanship.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex President Blue Vignette Diamond Dial & Bezel Ladies Watch Ref 69138
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Ladies Rolex 28 mm ref 69138 Ant condition 18k yellow gold case Rare Rolex Blue Dial with Factory set Diamond bezel with diamond dial with luminous hands.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Air King Blue Dial Diamond Bezel & Lugs Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Air King Blue Dial Diamond Bezel & Lugs Stainless Steel 34mm Watch Watch has been set with aftermarket (non Rolex) diamonds.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Chocolate Anniversary Steel Rose Gold Diamond Watch 126231
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust Chocolate Anniversary Steel Rose Gold Diamond Mens Watch 126231.
Diamond, Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Ladies with Black Roman Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 31mm Stainless Steel Ladies Watch with Black Roman Dial and Diamond Bezel 178240 Genuine Rolex Datejust 31mm Stainless Steel with factory dial and custom diamond bezel.
Stainless Steel
Rolex DateJust President Bracelet 26mm 18K White Gold Factory Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
18K White Gold Ladies Rolex DateJust President With Factory Round Diamond Hour Markers With Original Rolex Box And Card.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Datejust Green Dial, Diamonds / Emeralds Bezel Two Tone Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust Green Dial with Diamonds,Diamonds/Emeralds Bezel Two Tone Watch Jubilee Band
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Pave Dial President Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1988 Rolex Lady Datejust 26mm in solid 18K yellow gold featuring a fully diamond and ruby paved dial with round brilliant diamond bezel totaling approximately 3.00 carats, ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Rolex 79160 Datejust 26mm Aftermarket Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex 79160 Datejust 26mm Aftermarket Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial and Bezel Watch This beautiful Aftermarket Rolex 79160 Datejust Watch is in excellent condition and is ready to sh...
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
Women's Rolex Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel with Lugs Watch 68273
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel With Lugs Black Color Dial with Diamonds Watch 68273 This watch is in like new condition.
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust White Roman Dial Two Tone 16013 Watch with Blue Sapphires
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 36mm Datejust White Roman Dial Two Tone 16013 Watch with Blue Sapphires
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 69173 Champagne Dial with Roman Numerals Two Tone Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Champagne Dial with Roman Numerals Two Tone Jubilee Watch 69173
Diamond, Gold, 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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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.