$6,320Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref 1002 All Original Mens 34mm 1960s Automatic RA793
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, unrestored Rolex signed silver dial, applied baton index hour markers, silver minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Day-Date II Diamond Set White Gold 41mm 218349
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Day-Date wristwatch crafted in 18K white gold by Rolex. Featuring a silver dial with 8 baguette cut diamonds and 2 baguette cut sapphires.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Rolex 32mm Yellow Gold Cellini Wristwatch with 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
1960's Rolex Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - 18K White Gold & Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
Dimensions: 16mm wide (excluding crown) 41mm long lug tip-to-tip Dial: Light silver, signed Rolex and Precision, white gold dart indexes, original, excellent condition Hands: Orig...
White Gold
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Two-Tone Steel & Gold Jubilee Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date men's and unisex watch in two-tone stainless steel and yellow gold, featuring a restored silver dial with Roman numeral indices, gold dauphine han...
Gold
Rolex Yacht Master Two Tone 168623 Gray Dial 35mm Full Set Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: - Item Type: Mid-Size Automatic Wristwatch - Brand: Rolex - Model: Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master - Reference Number: 168623 - Movement: Rolex caliber 2235 aut...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$5,272Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 Mens Vintage Automatic 1960s RA675B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial, applied baton index hour markers, lumed silver minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Milgauss 40mm Black Dial Green Crystal Stainless Steel Mens Watch 116400GV
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Milgauss Green Crystal 116400GV has Silver-tone stainless steel case with a silver-tone stainless steel Rolex oyster bracelet.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6551 Two Tone 18K Gold Champagne Dial 31mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Vintage Ladies Automatic Wristwatch Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Reference Number: 6551 Movement: Automatic (Rolex Oyster Perpetual) Case M...
18k Gold
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex 16014 Datejust 36mm All original 18k WG SS 1970s Mens Automatic RA613S
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial, applied baton index hour markers, lumed silver minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date...
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust II 41mm Stainless Steel Fully Iced Out Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust II 41mm Stainless Steel Fully Iced Out Men's Watch with Silver Racing Dial 116300 The Rolex Datejust II 41 MM includes a 31 jewel movement, Rolex Quickset, automatic ...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust 26mm Two Tone 18K Gold Steel Fluted Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Ladies Automatic Dress Watch Brand: Rolex Collection: Oyster Perpetual Datejust Case Size: 26mm Case Material: Stainless steel with 18K yellow gold...
18k Gold
Rolex Submariner 116613LB Bluesy Two Tone Steel & 18K Gold Circa Full Set Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Offered as a full set with original box, warranty card, and full bracelet links, this example is presented in 9.5/10 near-mint condition. About the Rolex Submariner 116613LB: The Ro...
Stainless Steel, Gold
$6,320Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 14000 All Original Mens Air King 34m Automatic RA795
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial, applied baton index hour markers, silver minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, hands and ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 14000 All Original Mens Air King 34m Automatic RA795
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial, applied baton index hour markers, silver minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, hands and ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16233 Two Tone Steel-18K Gold Ruby Diamond Bezel Vintage Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Mens Automatic Wristwatch Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Datejust Movement: Automatic (Rolex Oyster Perpetual) Case Material: Stainless steel...
Ruby, Diamond, Stainless Steel, Gold
Rolex Tudor Prince 35mm Coca Cola 25 Years Service 14K Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Men's Watch Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (case) Size: 35mm case diameter Movement: 17-jewel automatic Strap: Green leather strap (no stamps) Box: Original Rolex box Dia...
14k Gold
Rolex Datejust 68273 Two-Tone Jubilee Dial Fluted Bezel 31mm Watch 1998 Full Set
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
This Rolex Datejust reference 68273 features a silver jubilee commemorative dial with applied gold Arabic numerals over a fine crown-logo pattern, a 18K yellow gold fluted bezel, and...
Stainless Steel
$5,592Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 Mens Automatic 1960s All Original RA675
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial, applied baton index hour markers, lumed silver minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date...
Stainless Steel
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Datejust 16014 18k White Gold SS 36mm Mens 1970s Vintage Automatic RA613B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial, applied baton index hour markers, lumed silver minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date...
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 41mm 126300 Stainless Steel Watch Diamond Bezel Blue Index Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Silver-tone stainless steel case with a silver-tone stainless steel Rolex jubilee bracelet.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
$5,368Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 35mm Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA604B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial, applied baton index hour markers, silver minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date displ...
Stainless Steel
$5,360Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 35mm Mens Vintage Automatic 1970s RA604
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial, applied baton index hour markers, silver minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date displ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Lady Yacht Master 29mm Two Tone 18K Gold & Steel Gray Dial Oyster Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Ladies Automatic Wristwatch Brand: Rolex Model: Lady Yacht-Master Reference Number: 169623 Movement: Automatic (Oyster Perpetual) Case Material: St...
18k Gold
$6,312Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex 16014 Datejust 36mm 18k White Gold SS Mens Automatic 1970s Vintage RA613
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signed silver dial, applied baton index hour markers, lumed silver minute and hour hands, sweeping central second hand, date...
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Unicorn Silver with Original Breguet Engine Turned Dial circa 1915
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Unicorn / Rolex for GA Baker & Son Gloucester STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Campaign Style METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1915-20's DIMENSIONS...
Silver
Authentic Genuine Original Cartier Dial - Silver Dial w. Black Roman Numerals
By Rolex
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Details: Silver Face Dial Black Roman Numerals with hour markers Date display at 3 o'clock Circle Dial Approximate Diameter - 23mm **Pre-owned & great condition If you have any q...
Vintage Rolex Ref 15200 Vintage 1990s Automatic Silver Dial 34mm Case.
Located in New York, NY
Here’s a vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 15200 automatic with a silver dial from the 1990s.
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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