Rolex Steel Air King with Custom M.O.P Blue Diamond Dial and Custom Bezel 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 "Lug Tip ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Rose Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Men's Watch 116185
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust Rose Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch 116185.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Rolex President Datejust 69178 Ladies 26mm Ruby Diamond Dial 18K Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex President Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69178 factory ruby and diamond dial in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Lady-Datejust 26mm Diamond Dial/Bezel 18k Yellow Gold/Steel Watch 179313
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Stainless steel oyster case 26.0 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on the 18K yellow gold crown. Original Rolex factory fluted diamond bezel.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Baby Blue Mother of Pearl Roman Numeral Dial with 18k Fluted
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
All our watches come with a standard 1 year mechanical warranty and LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty. We are so confident in our diamonds setters that if any of the individual d...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Two Tone Vintage Fluted Bezel with Lugs Glossy Black Dial 68273
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
All our watches come with a standard 1 year mechanical warranty and LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty. We are so confident in our diamonds setters that if any of the individual d...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Custom Diamond Bezel SS Baby Blue MOP Roman Numeral Dial 68274
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust With custom Diamond bezel SS Baby Blue MOP Mother Of Pearl Roman Numeral Dial Bezel and Lugs Deployment buckle 68274
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel O.P Date With Custom Made M.O.P Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1960'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: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Two Tone SS/YG Ladies Watch with Factory Ivory Dial 179173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
EXCELLENT CONDITION, TIGHT BAND. We are a premiere distributor of pre-owned and new watches, where we guarantee complete authenticity and corresponding aesthetic to all of our timepi...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 2 Two Tone Oyster Watch with Wimbledon Grey and Green Dial 116333
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 2 41mm Two Tone Oyster Watch with Wimbledon Grey and Green Dial Diamond Bezel 116333
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona 16519 'Zenith' 18K White Gold MOP Diamond W/Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Daytona White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Mens Watch 16519.
18k Gold
Rolex Steel O.P Date With Custom Made M.O.P Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 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 42mm X...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel O.P Date With Custom Made M.O.P Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
It is fitted with 1 carat of genuine diamonds, black and white. The watch is still fitted with its original Swiss Rolex Solid Link Oyster Bracelet.
Stainless Steel
1960's Rolex Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - 18K White Gold & Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
Bejeweled with diamonds highlighted by six full brilliants, the 18K white Rolex gold case is absolutely stunning!
White Gold
Rolex Datejust SS Black Color Dial Classic + Lugs with 8 + 2 Wrist Watch 68274
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
All our watches come with a standard 1 year mechanical warranty and LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty. We are so confident in our diamonds setters that if any of the individual d...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16013 Black Dial with Baguettes 6&9 18k Yellow Gold & SS Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
All our watches come with a standard 1 year mechanical warranty and LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty. We are so confident in our diamonds setters that if any of the individual d...
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31mm Silver Diamond Dial Two-Tone Yellow Gold Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
The factory-set diamond hour markers are individually set by Rolex in Geneva, with round brilliant diamonds replacing the standard baton indices at each hour position to deliver a co...
18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date Presidential Yellow Gold Watch Factory Champagne Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Day-Date Presidential Yellow Gold Watch Factory Champagne Diamond Dial 18238 Double Quick-Set Rolex President Day-Date 36mm Yellow Gold Diamond Mens Watch 18238.
Yellow Gold
$11,920Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 14k Gold Mens 1960s Diamonds Automatic RA412C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning iconic classic, Men's solid 14k gold Rolex 1601 Oyster Perpetual Datejust diamond automatic, c.1968, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold
$13,504Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex 1803 Oyster Day Date 18k Gold Mens 1970s 36mm Diamond Automatic RA659B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic luxury, 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Day-Date ref.1803 "The President" with diamond hour set, c.1973, in excellent working condition!
Gold, 18k Gold
$11,920Sale Price|20% Off
Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 14k Gold Automatic Diamond Bezel 1960s RA412
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning classic, Men's solid 14k gold Rolex 1601 Oyster Perpetual Datejust automatic with diamond dial and bezel, c.1968, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold
$7,112Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s RA549B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dazzling iconic classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust diamond dial automatic, c.1986, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s RA549
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust diamond dial automatic, c.1986, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,712Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s RA551B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust diamond dial automatic, c.1987, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,720Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Dial Automatic 1980s RA551
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 16013 Datejust diamond dial automatic, c.1987, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Set Automatic 1980s RA548
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning classic, Men's 18k gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Datejust automatic with diamond dial and bezel, dare to dazzle with this gorgeous timepiece from Rolex.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$7,112Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond MOP Dial Automatic 1980s RA552B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning classic, Men's 18k gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Datejust with diamond set and MOP dial, dare to dazzle.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$7,112Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond Set Automatic 1980s RA548B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A dazzling classic, Men's 18k gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Datejust automatic with diamond dial and bezel, for the bold, a fine addition to your collection.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex 16013 Datejust 36mm 18k SS Mens Diamond MOP Dial Automatic 1980s RA552
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning classic, Men's 18k gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Datejust with diamond set and MOP dial, dare to dazzle.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
1996 Men's Rolex 36mm DateJust Two Tone 18K Gold/ Stainless Steel Watch (Unworn)
By Rolex
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Year: 1996. Brand: Rolex. Gender: Men's. Dial: Diamonds. Model: DateJust.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch 116243
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel case with factory Rolex 52 diamond bezel (36mm diameter); Inner bezel engraving.
Leon Mege platinum flexible band with white diamonds
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Leon Megé hinged wedding band is made from Rolex-grade platinum encrusted with dazzling diamonds.
White Diamond, Platinum
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Pistachio Green Dial and Diamond Markers
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 3...
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.
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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.