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18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 from 1978
18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 from 1978

18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 from 1978

By Rolex

Located in Antwerp, BE

18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 Gender: Mens Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatches

Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Rolex Day Date 36MM 18038 Walnut Birch Wood Dial Bark 18K Gold Watch
Vintage Rolex Day Date 36MM 18038 Walnut Birch Wood Dial Bark 18K Gold Watch

Vintage Rolex Day Date 36MM 18038 Walnut Birch Wood Dial Bark 18K Gold Watch

By Rolex

Located in Houston, TX

" trademark (or hallmark) can also be found on the item.  Rare 1980 Rolex Day Date Walnut Wood Dial. Pre

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Rolex Day Date 18038 Wood Dial President Men's Watch
Rolex Day Date 18038 Wood Dial President Men's Watch

Rolex Day Date 18038 Wood Dial President Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Stationary bezel. Wood dial with gold hands and index hour markers. Minute markers on the outer dial. Date

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Rolex Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold President Wristwatch
Rolex Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold President Wristwatch

Rolex Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold President Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Stamford, CT

: Genuine Rolex Wood Dial with Gold Markers. Inside case: Rolex 750 Movement: Rolex self-wind Other

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Rare Day-Date Wood Dial White Gold 18239
Rolex Rare Day-Date Wood Dial White Gold 18239

Rolex Rare Day-Date Wood Dial White Gold 18239

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 36mm Day-Date by Rolex. Produced in white gold and featuring a wood dial, this combination is

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Datejust Birch Wood Dial & “Bark” Bezel C. 1978
Rolex Datejust Birch Wood Dial & “Bark” Bezel C. 1978

Rolex Datejust Birch Wood Dial & “Bark” Bezel C. 1978

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Datejusts offered by Rolex with a sapphire crystal. The dial is made of birch wood and is a softer-than

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex Cellini 18 Karat Gold Wood Dial Leather Watch
Vintage Rolex Cellini 18 Karat Gold Wood Dial Leather Watch

Vintage Rolex Cellini 18 Karat Gold Wood Dial Leather Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Be exemplary and professional with this handsome Vintage Rolex Cellini 18K Gold Wood Dial Leather

Category

Vintage 1970s Swazi Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

RARE Rolex Day-Date with Original Wood Dial on President Bracelet
RARE Rolex Day-Date with Original Wood Dial on President Bracelet

RARE Rolex Day-Date with Original Wood Dial on President Bracelet

By Rolex

Located in Coral Gables, FL

wood dial. Automatic movement with President bracelet with bark finish. Model #8078, Circa 1979

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Wood Dial Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 18248 Automatic Wristwatch
Rare Wood Dial Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 18248 Automatic Wristwatch

Rare Wood Dial Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 18248 Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Gents Wristwatch, rare wood dial with applied hour

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Burl Wood Dial Ref 16014
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Burl Wood Dial Ref 16014

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Burl Wood Dial Ref 16014

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

original burl wood dial with silver printing. Mint condition and with a plastic crystal. For those who are

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

18K White Gold, Unique Wood Dial Rare Oversized Cellini by Rolex
18K White Gold, Unique Wood Dial Rare Oversized Cellini by Rolex

18K White Gold, Unique Wood Dial Rare Oversized Cellini by Rolex

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

18K White Gold Oversized 'Cellini' - Wood Dial, Oversized Case, over 3cm tall by 3cm wide, circa

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Birch Wood Dial Bark Bezel Wristwatch Ref 16078
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Birch Wood Dial Bark Bezel Wristwatch Ref 16078

Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Birch Wood Dial Bark Bezel Wristwatch Ref 16078

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Datejusts offered by Rolex with a sapphire crystal. The dial is made of birch wood and is a softer-than

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Birch Wood Dial Bark Bezel Wristwatch Ref 16078
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Birch Wood Dial Bark Bezel Wristwatch Ref 16078

Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Birch Wood Dial Bark Bezel Wristwatch Ref 16078

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Datejusts offered by Rolex with a sapphire crystal. The dial is made of birch wood and is a softer-than

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Day Date 18239 18K White Gold Wood Dial Men's Watch Mint
Rolex Day Date 18239 18K White Gold Wood Dial Men's Watch Mint

Rolex Day Date 18239 18K White Gold Wood Dial Men's Watch Mint

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck, NY

Rolex Day Date 18039 Men's Watch. 36mm 18k White Gold case.18K White Gold fluted bezel. Wood dial

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold President Bark Wood Dial Day Date Wristwatch
Rolex Yellow Gold President Bark Wood Dial Day Date Wristwatch

Rolex Yellow Gold President Bark Wood Dial Day Date Wristwatch

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A “bark” Day-Date with a “wood” dial? Ha! However this watch is no laughing matter, as bark

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ROLEX Gold Day-Date Ref. 18038 c1978
ROLEX Gold Day-Date Ref. 18038 c1978

ROLEX Gold Day-Date Ref. 18038 c1978

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

fluted bezel with genuine walnut color Rolex wood dial. Sapphire crystal, quick set date. Offered on your

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Cellini Burl-Wood Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch
Rolex Yellow Gold Cellini Burl-Wood Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch

Rolex Yellow Gold Cellini Burl-Wood Dial Manual Wind Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rare and Unusual Rolex Cellini Solid 18K Yellow Gold Watch Factory Burl-Wood Dial Integrated

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wood Dial Datejust Watch, 1980s
Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wood Dial Datejust Watch, 1980s

Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wood Dial Datejust Watch, 1980s

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch Factory Burl Wood Dial with Applied Gold

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex 18kt Gold & Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Burl Wood Dial
Rolex 18kt Gold & Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Burl Wood Dial

Rolex 18kt Gold & Steel Datejust Wristwatch with Burl Wood Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

18k yellow gold and stainless steel Rolex Datejust wristwatch with burl wood dial. Ref:16233

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

ROLEX Yellow Gold Day-Date Oysterquartz Watch with Wood Dial
ROLEX Yellow Gold Day-Date Oysterquartz Watch with Wood Dial

ROLEX Yellow Gold Day-Date Oysterquartz Watch with Wood Dial

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 18k yellow gold Oysterquartz Day Date Presidential wristwatch, Ref 19018, circa 1980. 36mm

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

ROLEX Yellow Gold Day-Date President Burl Wood Dial circa 1980s
ROLEX Yellow Gold Day-Date President Burl Wood Dial circa 1980s

ROLEX Yellow Gold Day-Date President Burl Wood Dial circa 1980s

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

smooth bezel, and factory wood burl dial. Calibre 3055 self-winding movement with quick set date, day of

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex President Lady Datejust 6917 18k Mahogany Wood Dial Watch - 26mm
Rolex President Lady Datejust 6917 18k Mahogany Wood Dial Watch - 26mm

Rolex President Lady Datejust 6917 18k Mahogany Wood Dial Watch - 26mm

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

lustrous 18k yellow gold, this 26mm timepiece boasts a rare mahogany wood brown dial that exudes elegance

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold President Bark Finish Wood Dial Wristwatch Ref 18078
Rolex Yellow Gold President Bark Finish Wood Dial Wristwatch Ref 18078

Rolex Yellow Gold President Bark Finish Wood Dial Wristwatch Ref 18078

By Rolex

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rolex President 18 karat yellow gold wristwatch, reference 18078. This watch features a factory

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Wood Dial ref 16018 circa 1985
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Wood Dial ref 16018 circa 1985

Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Wood Dial ref 16018 circa 1985

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

smooth bezel, sapphire crystal and quick set calibre 3135 movement, with genuine burl wood dial. Great

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Gold Day-Date Wristwatch with Customized Finish, Wood and Diamond Dial
Rolex Gold Day-Date Wristwatch with Customized Finish, Wood and Diamond Dial

Rolex Gold Day-Date Wristwatch with Customized Finish, Wood and Diamond Dial

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex President bracelet and lugs, original wood dial, later-enhanced with after-market diamonds, and

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Burl Wood Dial circa 1969
Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Burl Wood Dial circa 1969

Rolex Lady's Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch with Burl Wood Dial circa 1969

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

with smooth bezel, acrylic crystal and Rolex factory wood dial. Fitted with high quality hand made

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Burl Wood Dial Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 18038 1987
Rolex Yellow Gold Burl Wood Dial Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 18038 1987

Rolex Yellow Gold Burl Wood Dial Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 18038 1987

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

case with smooth bezel and sapphire crystal. Factory burl wood dial with applied gold indexes and hands

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Burl Wood Dial Bark Day Date Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1978
Rolex Yellow Gold Burl Wood Dial Bark Day Date Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1978

Rolex Yellow Gold Burl Wood Dial Bark Day Date Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1978

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

and case back. Featuring an incredibly interesting Rolex factory burlwood dial with gold applied baton

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ROLEX Yellow Gold Day-Date President Burl Wood Dial Ref 1803 circa 1979
ROLEX Yellow Gold Day-Date President Burl Wood Dial Ref 1803 circa 1979

ROLEX Yellow Gold Day-Date President Burl Wood Dial Ref 1803 circa 1979

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex 18k yellow gold Day-Date President with burl wood dial, circa 1979. 36mm diameter full size

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President Wristwatch Ref 18038 with Burl Wood Dial
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President Wristwatch Ref 18038 with Burl Wood Dial

Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date President Wristwatch Ref 18038 with Burl Wood Dial

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

diameter case with fluted bezel and sapphire crystal. Scarce original factory dark burl wood dial with fine

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Rolex Wood Dial For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate rolex wood dial for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. You can easily find a 25 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect rolex wood dial among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. When shopping for a rolex wood dial, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Rolex Wood Dial?

The price for a rolex wood dial starts at $6,150 and tops out at $21,235 with these watches, on average, selling for $14,500.

Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

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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Questions About Rolex
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, Rolex does not officially make sunglasses that are available for sale. They do however occasionally create promotional products, which have included sunglasses for sponsored events in the past. Browse a range of Rolex products that have been expertly authenticated on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To wind a Rolex Datejust, set the crown notch (located on the right hand side of the face) to position one. To set it to position one, turn the crown counterclockwise to unscrew the crown and pop the crown out one notch. From this position, start to wind the Rolex by turning the crown clockwise. You should feel a bit of tension and hear a soft clicking sound. Browse a wide selection of Rolex Datejust watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The lowest priced Rolex model is the Oyster Perpetual. This watch retails for roughly $5,000. On 1stDibs, you can can find a variety of Rolex watches for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While choosing a watch can depend on the wearer's style, there are a few consistent favorites. Some of the top Rolex watches for women include the Rolex Datejust, the Rolex Day-Date, and the Rolex Oyster Perpetual.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The most expensive Rolex ever sold is the Paul Newman Daytona. This Rolex was purchased for $17.8 million in 2017. On 1stDibs, there are expensive Rolex watches but there is a wide variety available, so it should be easy to find a good fit for your tastes as well as your budget.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Rolex uses only the highest quality diamonds in their watches and compares these stones against certified master stones. They are the most colorless, so in ranges D to G.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    One of the cheapest Rolex watches is the Oyster Perpetual, which usually costs around $5,000. This model is made of oystersteel, an affordable type of steel.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A contemporary Rolex Yacht Master costs around $11,000. However, a vintage model can cost up to $30,000.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The Rolex Oyster Perpetual is a great entry-level Rolex to purchase. The perpetual refers to the ability of the watch to use the energy of the wearer's wrist motion to run. It is a popular starter Rolex.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    There is no single rarest Rolex face, as the availability of the luxury watchmaker's timepieces does vary in response to changes in collecting trends. However, some faces are generally rarer than others due to limited production, age and other factors. Examples of such dials include those made of meteorite, onyx, malachite, bloodstone, tiger's eye, coral, wood and lapis lazuli. Find a wide range of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    What is the cheapest Rolex ever made may vary over time as the luxury maker introduces new models. However, some watches made by Rolex are generally considered entry-level models based on their price points. These include the Oyster Perpetual, the DateJust 36mm, the Explorer 36mm, the Air King and the Milgaus. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of Rolex watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    The size of a Rolex 126000 is 36 millimeters. It features a corrosion-resistant 904L stainless steel case. Many collectors love the now discontinued watch due to this striking feature, which was available in a variety of vivid colors. Find an assortment of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    Yes, the Rolex 126000 is discontinued. Rolex discontinued the Oyster Perpetual ref 126000 in the early 2020s. However, the watch may be available on the secondary market via trusted online platforms, including 1stDibs. Find a collection of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The popular Rolex Oyster Perpetual is usually between $5,900 and $6,600 in price.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To wind a Rolex watch, first fully unscrew the winding crown. Once it is in a raised position, carefully turn the crown clockwise. Most watches require 25 turns for enough winding to begin powering the watch. The instructions included with Rolex watches provide more information about how to wind specific models. Shop a large collection of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Rolex Submariner bears an 18k stamp and the number “750,” which means that 75 percent of the watch is made out of pure gold model. The most luxurious of all timepieces, the Rolex Submariner has been continuously manufactured since 1951. Find vintage Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Rolex uses only the highest quality melee diamonds with between D and G in color and IF in clarity. Every diamond is tested individually to make sure it is real.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on what kind of watch you're looking for, one may be better than the other. For instance, if you want a highly functional sport watch, some of Rolex's models may be better for you. That said, the brands' watches are very similar quality-wise. The main difference is their appearances: While Rolex designs more traditional timepieces, Panerai is more contemporary and bold.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The new Submariner Rolex with a Black Bezel is worth around $8,100 with some of the more expensive new Submariners in yellow gold costing around $36,950.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because platinum is denser than other metals, it is often more expensive to purchase platinum watches than gold. One of the most expensive watches sold was a Platinum Rolex worth $277,000.