Sold|$9,097
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback 3131
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 14ct rose gold Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback by Rolex. Featuring a silver dial with applied arabic numbers and a rose gold bezel.
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold|$9,366
Rolex Cellini Yellow Gold 5188
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Cellini wristwatch in yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a silver dial with diamond set hour markers encased by a smooth yellow gold bezel.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Sold|$13,611
Rolex DateJust Diamond Dial 279173
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 28mm stainless steel and yellow gold Datejust by Rolex. Featuring a silver dial with diamond set hour markers and a fixed fluted yellow gold bezel.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Sold|$18,880
Rolex President Platinum Midsize Watch 68246
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Platinum with smooth bezel ( 31 mm ) . Rolex silver diamond dial . Platinum bracelet with folding clasp.
Sold|$7,412
Rolex Datejust 26mm Stainless Steel 69174
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 26mm Datejust in stainless steel by Rolex. Features a silver dial complemented by a white gold fluted bezel.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Model 16013
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Watch 16013 - Automatic winding, 27 jewels, Quickset, acrylic crystal. Stainless steel case with 18k yellow gold fluted bezel (36mm diameter). Blue dial ...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Sold|$13,140
Rolex Datejust Diamond Dial 178273 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A ladies 31mm Datejust in stainless steel and yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a silver dial with diamond set hour markers and a yellow gold fluted bezel.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Sold|$8,018
Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel 16220
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 36mm Datejust in stainless steel by Rolex. Features a silver dial complemented by a fixed stainless steel fluted bezel.
Stainless Steel
Sold|$23,585
Rolex Day-Date Diamond Dial 18039
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 36mm Day-Date in white gold by Rolex. Features a silver dial set with 8 single cut diamonds, 2 baguette cut diamonds and a fixed white gold fluted bezel.
Diamond, White Gold
Sold|$30,390
Rolex Day-Date Diamond Set 118339
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 36mm white gold Day-Date by Rolex. Featuring a silver dial with diamond set hour markers and fluted white gold bezel as well as lugs set with 32 round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Ladies Datejust Stainless Steel Watch 79174 -
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel case with 18k white gold Fluted bezel (26mm diameter). Silver diamond dial. Stainless steel Rolex oyster bracelet.
Sold|$23,248
Rolex Datejust 31mm Floral Diamond Dial 278271
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stainless steel and rose gold 31mm Datejust by Rolex. Featuring a silver floral motif diamond-set dial and a Rolex signature fluted bezel.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies' Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Stainless steel 54.7 grams Band length: 7.75 inches – can be shortened or links added Length: 32.5mm Width: 26mm Band width at case: 13mm Case thickness: 10.83mm Band: Origina...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Speedking Vintage Yellow Gold 6021
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A mens mid-size Oyster Speedking Precision wristwatch in yellow gold by Rolex. Featuring a silver and cream dial with a fixed yellow gold bezel.
Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$74,798
Rolex Day-Date II Diamond Set 218349
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 41mm Day-Date in white gold by Rolex. Featuring a silver dial with 8 round brilliant cut diamonds and 2 baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
Rolex Deco-Style Vintage Stainless Steel 2734
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare 33 mm vintage deco-style timepiece in stainless steel by Rolex. Featuring a silver dial with a small seconds display and blued steel hands.
Stainless Steel
Sold|$11,118
Rolex Vintage Cellini UAE Emblem Dial 4112
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A mens 32mm Cellini wristwatch in yellow gold by Rolex. Features a silver dial with a distinctive UAE emblem at 6 o'clock and applied roman numerals.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Orchid Blue Dial 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Cocktail Ladies Watch Face
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Orchid Blue Dial 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Cocktail Ladies Watch Face. 18K gold case and gold plated buckle. Original or aftermarket bracelet or strap can be included upon reques...
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Midsize Jubilee Dial Steel Watch 178274
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel case with 18k white gold fluted bezel (31mm diameter). Rolex Silver Jubilee Diamond Dial. Stainless steel Oyster bracelet.
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16220
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel case with engine turned bezel (36mm diameter). Genuine Rolex silver Jubilee diamond dial. Stainless steel Jubilee bracelet.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold 126233
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 36mm Oystersteel and yellow gold Datejust by Rolex. Features a silver dial with diamond set Roman numerals VI & IX.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona NOS Racing Dial 116509 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An unworn NOS 40mm Cosmograph Daytona in white gold by Rolex, featuring a silver racing dial with red detailing.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Air-King Pool Intairdril 5500 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A mens 34mm vintage Air King wristwatch by Rolex. Features a silver dial with applied hour markers and Pool Intairdril logo at 6 o'clock, known as an oil servicing company.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 by La Californienn
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Dated to 1958 by the serial number. Model: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Reference: 1500 Customiser: La Californienne (Los Angeles, USA) Case Size: 34mm Case Material: Stainless ste...
Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 18038
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This configuration would have been custom ordered this way from the Rolex factory. The silvered dial has a soft, warm gold undertone that further heightens the beauty of this piece.
Yellow Gold
Sold|$12,800
Vintage Rolex Cellini 18k Yellow Gold Model 4135
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex Cellini 18k Yellow Gold Model 4135 Silver Dial, Black Rolex strap Manual Wind with Original Box and Papers c.1990 Made in Switzerland Stephanie Windsor guarantees th...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Rare Oysterquartz Day-Date Diamond Set 19148
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare yellow gold 36mm Oysterquartz Day-Date by Rolex. Features a silver Jubilee dial with 10 diamond set hour markers.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's White Gold Rolex President Day-Date Watch 18239
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Factory Silver diamond dial. New Black Rolex band with 18K White gold Rolex tang buckle.
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Tiffany Dial Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel with 18k yellow gold fluted bezel (36mm diameter). Rare Silver Tiffany Dial. Rolex two-tone Jubilee bracelet.
Rolex White Gold President Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 118239
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Genuine Rolex silvered dial with diamond hour markers. 18k white gold hidden clasp President bracelet.
Diamond, White Gold
Rolex Ladies Pearlmaster 18 Karat White Gold Watch 80299
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Silver dial with Rolex diamond hour markers. 18k white gold Pearlmaster bracelet.
Rolex President 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Ladies Watch 79178
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Genuine Rolex silver diamond dial. 18k yellow gold Rolex hidden-clasp President bracelet.
Rolex Ladies White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel case with 18k white gold Fluted bezel (26mm diameter). Factory silver diamond dial. Stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet.
Rolex Submariner Men's 2-Tone Watch Serti Dial 16613
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel case with 18k yellow gold rotating bezel with blue insert (40mm diameter). Genuine Rolex silver Serti diamond and sapphire dial. Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold O...
Rolex Lady's White Gold and Diamond Datejust President Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Factory Rolex silvered Jubilee diamond dial. 18k white gold President bracelet.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 36 Yellow Gold Diamond Set Watch 116243
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Datejust 36 in Oystersteel and yellow gold by Rolex. Features a silver dial set with round brilliant cut diamond hour markers and a fixed yellow gold bezel set with 52 round brilli...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 2-Tone Steel and Gold Men's Watch 16613
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel case with gold rotating bezel with blue insert. Rolex Silver Serti Diamond and Sapphire Dial. Rolex oyster bracelet.
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Steel and Gold Watch 16203
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel with 18k yellow gold smooth bezel (36mm diameter). Silver dial with Roman numerals. Rolex Two- tone Oyster bracelet.
Rolex White Gold Oyster Perpetual Midsize Automatic Wristwatch Ref 68279
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Oyster Silver dial with Rolex diamond hour markers. 18K White gold hidden clasp President bracelet.
Rolex Ladies Datejust 2-Tone Steel and Gold Watch 79173
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel case with 18k yellow gold fluted bezel (26mm diameter). Genuine Rolex Silver Jubilee diamond dial. Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Jubilee bracelet.
Rolex Stainless Steel Tapestry Dial Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16220
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel case with engine turned bezel (36mm diameter). Rolex silvered Tapestry dial with stick markers.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Tridor Special Edition Myriad Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding, 31 jewel, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case with factory 40-diamond bezel (39mm diameter). Rolex silver Myriad diamond dial. 18k yellow, white and rose/pink...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX Submariner Men's 2-Tone Watch with Serti Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel case with 18k yellow gold rotating bezel with blue insert. Genuine Rolex silver Serti diamond and sapphire dial. Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Oyster bracelet ...
Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18 Karat Gold Watch 18038
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Very rare genuine Rolex Jubilee Silver Princess Cut diamond dial with stick markers. 18k yellow gold hidden-clasp President bracelet.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 Buckley Dial 1979 Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Dated to 1979 (based on the original paperwork), it comes complete with inner and outer boxes (missing cushion), original papers, and manual – making this a rare and desirable full s...
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel case, 36mm, with rose gold fluted bezel. Silvered dial with baton markers. Rolex stainless steel and rose gold Jubilee bracelet.
Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rare & Important Rolex Precision Keyless Lever Stainless Steel Pocket Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Rolex Precision. A Rare and Important Keyless Lever Stainless Steel Open Face Pocket Watch C1965 Dial: A very crisp and untouched silver baton dial with Rolex Crown at twelve o'cloc...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady's White Gold Diamond Pearlmaster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 80299
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal. 18k white gold case with factory 32-diamond bezel (29mm diameter). Rolex silvered Jubilee diamond dial. 18k white gold Pearl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1969 Rolex Oyster Precision Classic Vintage Mens Handwound Watch - SS
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
It has no aging hidden in the engine compartment unlike most half-century old examples. Its silver pearl Rolex dial has been meticulously restored - the printing could pass as Rolex ...
Stainless Steel
1960's Rolex Ladies 14K White Gold & Diamond Dress Watch
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
. * Elegant light silver dial * High grade, original Rolex mechanism capable of precise timekeeping * Protected against shock and vibration in two places for greater durability ...
White Gold
Rolex Lady's Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref. 179313
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Stainless steel case with 18k yellow gold fluted bezel with 12 factory diamonds, 26mm diameter. Rolex silvered Jubilee dial with factory diamond hour markers.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Precision Emerald & Diamond Bezel 18K White Gold Frosted Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Integral mesh bracelet with frosted finish connects seamlessly to square silver-tone dial with Rolex crown logo and "Precision" marking.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1968 ROLEX Cellini Classic Vintage Ladies 18K White Gold Watch - Mint
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
Both a tasteful fashion statement and a precision wristwatch, it features an elegant 18K white gold cushion case with beautiful sunburst bezel, timeless silver dial, and well-execute...
White Gold
1946 Rolex Precision Full Size Vintage Mens Handwound Dress Watch - SS
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: Rolex Country of origin: Switzerland Serial no.: 415,501 Year made: c. 1946 Model: Ref. 4139 "Precision" Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Se...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Milgauss Stainless Steel Black Dial Green Crystal Mens Watch 116400GV
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Milgauss 116400GV has Silver-tone stainless steel case with a silver-tone stainless steel Rolex oyster bracelet.
Steel, Stainless Steel
1938 Rolex Early Oyster Chronometer Vintage Mens Midsize Watch - 18K Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
The back retains a portion of its original stamping Crown: Original rare Rolex "Oyster Patent" screwed-down crown with good threads Dial: Silver, signed Rolex Oyster Chronometre an...
18k Gold
Mens Rolex Ref 6694 Oysterdate Precision Manual Wind 1970s Vintage RA289Y
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous classic Rolex signed silver dial, applied indice hour markers, silver minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date di...
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.