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Rolex Day-Date 18078 President Tiffany Dial Spanish Date Wheel 18k
Rolex Day-Date 18078 President Tiffany Dial Spanish Date Wheel 18k

Rolex Day-Date 18078 President Tiffany Dial Spanish Date Wheel 18k

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W 0.75 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in L 7.49 in

Rolex Day-Date 18078 President Tiffany Dial Spanish Date Wheel 18k

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Day-Date 18078 President Tiffany Dial Spanish Date Wheel 18k

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Day-Date Spanish Watch 118208
Rolex Day-Date Spanish Watch 118208

Rolex Day-Date Spanish Watch 118208

By Rolex

Located in Southampton, PA

The Rolex Day-Date Spanish Watch, reference number 118208, features a day dial in the Spanish

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex White Gold Spanish Day Wheel Wristwatch Ref 1803
Rolex White Gold Spanish Day Wheel Wristwatch Ref 1803

Rolex White Gold Spanish Day Wheel Wristwatch Ref 1803

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

symmetry created by the white printing on the dial and the painted white markers. The Spanish day wheel is

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Submariner Kermit Stainless Steel Men’s 16610LV
Rolex Submariner Kermit Stainless Steel Men’s 16610LV

Rolex Submariner Kermit Stainless Steel Men’s 16610LV

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Xupes Ref: W4695 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Submariner Model Ref: 16610LV Age: 8th July 2005 Gender

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Gents 16264, 2016
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Gents 16264, 2016

Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Gents 16264, 2016

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W3906 Model: 16264 Serial: F27**** Condition: 10 - Unworn Condition Age: 3rd September 2016 Case Diameter: 36 mm Case Size: 36mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Mov...

Category

2010s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi Stainless Steel 126710BLRO
Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi Stainless Steel 126710BLRO

Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi Stainless Steel 126710BLRO

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Reference: W5346 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: GMT-Master II Model Reference: 126710BLRO Age: 16th

Category

2010s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi Stainless Steel 16710
Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi Stainless Steel 16710

Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi Stainless Steel 16710

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Reference: W5297 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: GMT-Master II Model Reference: 16710 Age: 1st December

Category

1990s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph Stainless Steel 116264
Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph Stainless Steel 116264

Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph Stainless Steel 116264

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Xupes Reference: W3497 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Reference: 116264 Age: 1st October

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II Stainless Steel Gents 116710LN
Rolex GMT-Master II Stainless Steel Gents 116710LN

Rolex GMT-Master II Stainless Steel Gents 116710LN

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W3677 Model: 116710LN Serial: V74**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 28th April 2010 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Mov...

Category

2010s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer I Stainless Steel Gents 114270, 2006
Rolex Explorer I Stainless Steel Gents 114270, 2006

Rolex Explorer I Stainless Steel Gents 114270, 2006

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

REF W3680 MODEL NUMBER 114270 SERIAL NUMBER D29**** CONDITION 9 - Excellent condition GENDER Gents AGE 9th February 2006 CASE DIAMETER 36 mm CASE SIZE 36mm BOX & PAPERS Box, Manuals...

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Non-Date automatic wristwatch, ref 114060
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Non-Date automatic wristwatch, ref 114060

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Non-Date automatic wristwatch, ref 114060

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

, comes complete with an original Rolex box and New Style Warranty Card dated October 2017 - therefore

Category

2010s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Patrizzi Zenith Automatic Wristwatch, 1996
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Patrizzi Zenith Automatic Wristwatch, 1996

Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Patrizzi Zenith Automatic Wristwatch, 1996

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W4103 Model Number: 16520 Serial Number: W69**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 11th March 1996 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box And Papers: Box, Manuals, And G...

Category

1990s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex White Gold Cellini Prince Mechanical Wind Wristwatch, 2016
Rolex White Gold Cellini Prince Mechanical Wind Wristwatch, 2016

Rolex White Gold Cellini Prince Mechanical Wind Wristwatch, 2016

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: COM1127 Model Number: 01/09/5441 00:00:00 Serial Number: D75**** Condition: 10 - Unworn Condition Age: 2nd December 2016 Case Diameter: 27 mm Case Size: 27mm by 44mm Box and Pa...

Category

2010s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Datejust Turn-o-graph Stainless Steel Gents 16264, 2017
Rolex Datejust Turn-o-graph Stainless Steel Gents 16264, 2017

Rolex Datejust Turn-o-graph Stainless Steel Gents 16264, 2017

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W3992 Model: 16264 Serial: F35**** Condition: 10 - Unworn Condition Age: 8th June 2017 Case Diameter: 36 mm Case Size: 36mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Movement: ...

Category

2010s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Turn-o-Graph Stainless Steel Unisex 116264, 2017
Rolex Datejust Turn-o-Graph Stainless Steel Unisex 116264, 2017

Rolex Datejust Turn-o-Graph Stainless Steel Unisex 116264, 2017

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

REF W3539 MODEL NUMBER 116264 SERIAL NUMBER 596***** CONDITION 10 - Unworn condition GENDER Unisex AGE 11th January 2017 CASE DIAMETER 36 mm CASE SIZE 36mm BOX & PAPERS Box, Manuals...

Category

2010s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Day-Date 18 Karat White Gold Unisex 118239
Rolex Day-Date 18 Karat White Gold Unisex 118239

Rolex Day-Date 18 Karat White Gold Unisex 118239

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W3470 Model: 118239 Serial: P47**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 1st July 2006 Case Diameter: 36 mm Case Size: 36mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Movemen...

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi Stainless Steel Gents 16710, 2000
Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi Stainless Steel Gents 16710, 2000

Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi Stainless Steel Gents 16710, 2000

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W4023 Model: 16710 Serial: A78**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 26th July 2000 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box and Manuals Movement: Automati...

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Oyster Quartz Wristwatch Ref 17000, 2000
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Oyster Quartz Wristwatch Ref 17000, 2000

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Oyster Quartz Wristwatch Ref 17000, 2000

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W4114 Model Number: 17000 Serial Number: A36**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 3rd January 2000 Case Diameter: 36 mm Case Size: 36mm Box And Papers: Box And Guarantee ...

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer I Automatic Wristwatch Ref 114270, 2001
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer I Automatic Wristwatch Ref 114270, 2001

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer I Automatic Wristwatch Ref 114270, 2001

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W4105 Model Number: 114270 Serial Number: P74**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Gender: Gents Age: 13th August 2001 Case Diameter: 36 mm Case Size: 36mm Box and papers: Box...

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 Diamond Stainless Steel and 18 Karat White Gold 116244
Rolex Datejust 36 Diamond Stainless Steel and 18 Karat White Gold 116244

Rolex Datejust 36 Diamond Stainless Steel and 18 Karat White Gold 116244

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Reference: W5230 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Reference: 116244 Age: 26th July 2010

Category

2010s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 115210 2017
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 115210 2017

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 115210 2017

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W4422 Model Number: 115210 Serial Number: M48**** Condition: 10 - Unworn Condition Age: 19th June 2017 Case Size: 36mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals, and Guarantee Movement: Aut...

Category

2010s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Turn o Graph Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Turn o Graph Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Turn o Graph Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W4421 Model Number: 116264 Serial Number: Z39**** Condition: 10 - Unworn Condition Age: 30th October 2017 Case Size: 36mm Box and Papers: Box and Guarantee Movement: Automatic C...

Category

2010s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Day-Date 18 Karat Rose Gold Gents 118135, 2017
Rolex Day-Date 18 Karat Rose Gold Gents 118135, 2017

Rolex Day-Date 18 Karat Rose Gold Gents 118135, 2017

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W3908 Model: 118135 Serial: 60G***** Condition: 10 - Unworn Condition Age: 6th March 2017 Case Diameter: 36 mm Case Size: 36mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Moveme...

Category

2010s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 178278, 2017
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 178278, 2017

Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 178278, 2017

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W4291 Model Number: 178278 Serial Number: 5MG***** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 2017 Case Diameter: 31 mm Case size: 31mm Box And Papers: Box, Manuals And Open Guara...

Category

2010s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Day-Date 18 Karat White Gold Unisex 118239, 2006
Rolex Day-Date 18 Karat White Gold Unisex 118239, 2006

Rolex Day-Date 18 Karat White Gold Unisex 118239, 2006

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W3470 Model: 118239 Serial: P47**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 1st July 2006 Case Diameter: 36 mm Case SizeL 36mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Movemen...

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Daytona Automatic Wristwatch Ref 116523, 2005
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Daytona Automatic Wristwatch Ref 116523, 2005

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Daytona Automatic Wristwatch Ref 116523, 2005

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W4113 Model Number: 116523 SERIAL NUMBER D15**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 14th October 2005 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box And Papers: Box, Manuals, And...

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Yacht-Master II Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Rose Gold Gents 116681, 2016
Rolex Yacht-Master II Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Rose Gold Gents 116681, 2016

Rolex Yacht-Master II Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Rose Gold Gents 116681, 2016

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W3671 Model: 116681 Serial: 251***** Condition: 10 - Unworn condition Condition Notes: Unworn with Stickers Age: 6th October 2016 Case Diameter: 44 mm Case Size: 44mm Box and Pa...

Category

2010s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

2017 Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel 16264 Wristwatch
2017 Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel 16264 Wristwatch

2017 Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel 16264 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Contemporary 2017 Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel 16264 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box, Manuals

Category

2010s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

2011 Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel 178240 Wristwatch
2011 Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel 178240 Wristwatch

2011 Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel 178240 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Contemporary 2011 Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel 178240 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box

Category

2010s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

2017 Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel 179160 Wristwatch
2017 Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel 179160 Wristwatch

2017 Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel 179160 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Contemporary 2017 Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel 179160 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box

Category

2010s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

2017 Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel 16264 Wristwatch
2017 Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel 16264 Wristwatch

2017 Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel 16264 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Contemporary 2017 Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel 16264 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box, Manuals

Category

2010s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

2015 Rolex Datejust 36 Stainless Steel 116200 Wristwatch
2015 Rolex Datejust 36 Stainless Steel 116200 Wristwatch

2015 Rolex Datejust 36 Stainless Steel 116200 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Contemporary 2015 Rolex Datejust 36 Stainless Steel 116200 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box

Category

2010s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1969 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yellow Gold 1005 Wristwatch
1969 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yellow Gold 1005 Wristwatch

1969 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yellow Gold 1005 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

detailed in the condition report. As with most of the Rolex total manufacturing production over the years

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

2018 Rolex Submariner Steel & Yellow Gold 116613LN Wristwatch
2018 Rolex Submariner Steel & Yellow Gold 116613LN Wristwatch

2018 Rolex Submariner Steel & Yellow Gold 116613LN Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Contemporary 2018 Rolex Submariner Steel & Yellow Gold 116613LN Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box

Category

2010s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Yellow Gold

2013 Rolex Yacht-Master Hercules Custom Other 116622 Wristwatch
2013 Rolex Yacht-Master Hercules Custom Other 116622 Wristwatch

2013 Rolex Yacht-Master Hercules Custom Other 116622 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Contemporary 2013 Rolex Yacht-Master Hercules Custom Other 116622 Wristwatch * *Complete with

Category

2010s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

Other

2013 Rolex Yacht-Master Hercules Custom Other 116622 Wristwatch
2013 Rolex Yacht-Master Hercules Custom Other 116622 Wristwatch

2013 Rolex Yacht-Master Hercules Custom Other 116622 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Contemporary 2013 Rolex Yacht-Master Hercules Custom Other 116622 Wristwatch * *Complete with

Category

2010s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

Other

2017 Rolex Sea-Dweller 50th Anniversary Stainless Steel 126600 Wristwatch
2017 Rolex Sea-Dweller 50th Anniversary Stainless Steel 126600 Wristwatch

2017 Rolex Sea-Dweller 50th Anniversary Stainless Steel 126600 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Contemporary 2017 Rolex Sea-Dweller 50th Anniversary Stainless Steel 126600 Wristwatch

Category

2010s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1969 Rolex Oyster Quartz Steel & Yellow Gold 17013 Wristwatch
1969 Rolex Oyster Quartz Steel & Yellow Gold 17013 Wristwatch

1969 Rolex Oyster Quartz Steel & Yellow Gold 17013 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

. ** SERVICE HISTORY * This watch has received a Rolex accredited service in line with our exacting standards

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

2010 Rolex Datejust Diamond Steel and White Gold 116244 Wristwatch
2010 Rolex Datejust Diamond Steel and White Gold 116244 Wristwatch

2010 Rolex Datejust Diamond Steel and White Gold 116244 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Contemporary 2010 Rolex Datejust Diamond Steel & White Gold 116244 Wristwatch * *Complete with

Category

2010s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Steel

Rolex Datejust 31 68273 Ladies Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Watch
Rolex Datejust 31 68273 Ladies Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Watch

Rolex Datejust 31 68273 Ladies Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Watch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Xupes Reference: W007464 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Variant: 31 Model Number: 68273

Category

1990s Spanish Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch, ref 1655 circa 1973
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch, ref 1655 circa 1973

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch, ref 1655 circa 1973

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

condition example, recently serviced by Rolex Barcelona, Spain. Original matte black dial with lightly

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Spanish Rolex For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact spanish rolex you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Stainless Steel. Find an antique version now, or shop for 21 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a spanish rolex may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. When shopping for a spanish rolex, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

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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.

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