Vintage 1976 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 Blue Sunburst Dial 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Special Dial On A Classic Frame The reference 1002 is the purest distillation of the Rolex
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage 1966 Steel Air-king Automatic with Sunburst Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Automatic, Self winding movement, excellent Mint condition Silver Satin "Sunburst" dial with raised stick
Steel
Vintage 1973 Rolex Oyster Precision 6426 Manual Silver Sunburst Dial 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
mechanical heart of the watch. While darker dials are often the focus of modern trends, the silver sunburst
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Factory Original Dark Blue Sunburst Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Date / Reference 6694 METAL
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 1603 Sunburst Gray Non Lume Dial 2.7m Serial 1971
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 1272 Brand Rolex Model Datejust Reference 1603 Year 1971 Dial Gray Non Lume Case Steel and 18k
Vintage 1984 Rolex Datejust 16014 18K WG Bezel Silver Sunburst Dial 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
In Silver And Steel The silver sunburst dial is the most iconic configuration for this reference
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
$7,300
W 1.34 in L 1.34 in
1999 Rolex Air-King 14000 Stainless Steel Blue Sunburst Dial Automatic 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
1999 "A-serial" example features the deep blue sunburst dial, a finish that provides a dynamic depth
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Date Yellow Gold Sunburst Blue Tritium Dial Men's Watch 16618
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 16618. automatic self-winding movement. 18k
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 36 Gold/Steel 116233 Black Sunburst Dial Jubilee Band Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
plated, custom diamond set. Diamonds are 100% natural. The sale comes with a Rolex box, appraisal and our
Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 2tone 116233 Diamond Bezel Black Sunburst Dial Jubilee Band
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
plated, custom diamond set. Diamonds are 100% natural. The sale comes with a Rolex box, appraisal and our
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date with Rare, Original Shaded Sunburst Red Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
classic vintage Rolex has an extraordinary original Sunburst Shaded Red Dial. We have never seen this
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31mm Silver Diamond Dial Two-Tone Yellow Gold Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
sunburst diamond dial. The factory-set diamond hour markers are individually set by Rolex in Geneva, with
18k Gold
$24,200
H 15.75 in W 4.73 in D 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in L 15.75 in
NEW Discontinued Stickered Rolex Milgauss 40 Steel Z Blue Dial Watch 116400GV
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Sunburst Dial Men’s Luxury Anti-Magnetic Watch Green Sapphire Crystal Stainless Steel 📌 General
Steel
Vintage 1969 Rolex Cellini 3805 18K White Gold Manual Wind Grey Sunburst Dial
Located in New York, NY
counterparts. It changes the entire feel of the watch. The grey sunburst dial plays off the metal in a quieter
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Original Riveted Bracelet Machined Bezel 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement This classic vintage Rolex has a sunburst dial and an exceptional
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36mm in steel and sunburst grey dial
By Rolex
Located in Paris, IDF
Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Reference: 1601 Dial: Sunburst grey
Rolex Yachtmaster 40 18K Gold Blue Sunburst Dial 2000 16628 Boxed Rolex Service
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Yachtmaster 40mm Solid 18K Yellow Gold Blue Sunburst Dial Reference 16628 P Serial
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 36mm in steel and sunburst grey "sigma" 18k white gold dial
By Rolex
Located in Paris, IDF
Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Reference: 1601 Dial: Sunburst grey
Rolex Submariner Date 126613LB " Bluesy" blue dial Two tone watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
, paired with a vibrant sunburst blue dial and a matching blue ceramic bezel. Powered by the robust Rolex
Sterling Silver
Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Blue Sunburst Dial 5.7m Serial 1978
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 1914 Brand Rolex Model Oysterdate Precision Reference 6694 Year 1978 Dial Blue Sunburst Dial
Rolex Submariner 16618 Oyster 18k Yellow Gold Blue Sunburst Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Rolex Submariner has been polished and is in great cosmetic and mechanic condition, Blue Dial
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Datejust Blue Dial Stainless Steel 116264 B&P
By Rolex
Located in Newport Beach, CA
stunning Rolex factory blue sunburst dial with stick markers, red second hand, red turn-o-graph, red and
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Original Bracelet & Rare Blue Sunburst Dial, 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Blue Sunburst Dial with Silver Baton Markers
ROLEX Cellini 4112/8
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
reserve of up to 40 hours. In addition yellow gold original Rolex crown. Sunburst champagne / silver dial
Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Sunburst Dial Diamond Ladies Watch 179383
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold Sunburst Dial Diamond Ladies Watch 179383. Officially certified
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Datejust Black Sunburst Dial Steel Rose Gold Ladies Watch 179171
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Black Sunburst Dial Steel Rose Gold Ladies Watch 179171. Officially certified
Rose Gold, Steel
Sold
H 1.74 in W 1.42 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust 36 Oyster Perpetual 1601 Gold Sunburst Dial 18k Gold Steel 16013
By Rolex
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
yellow gold and Stainless Steel case Crown : Original Rolex 18k solid yellow gold Crown Dial, case, and
18k Gold, Steel
Sold
H 1.66 in W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 Gold Sunburst Dial Solid Gold 14k Gold, 1973
By Rolex
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
: Gold sunburst dial with batons numerals Original Rolex golden hands FRONT GLASS: Original Rolex
14k Gold
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Diamond Datejust Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Columbia, MO
Datejust Watch Factory Rolex diamond silver sunburst dial Factory Rolex diamond 18 karat yellow gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Silver Officers Trench Watch 1926
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
engine turned sunburst dial with black stylised Art Deco numerals and red 12. Black minute chapter and
Silver, Sterling Silver
$26,658
H 1.19 in W 0.91 in
Cartier 1990 Montre Or Jaune Baignoire PM Yellow Gold Casque d Or Bracelet Watch
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier watch circa 1990 Baignoire model in yellow gold, oval case (legendary), white dial with Roman numerals, quartz movement, blued steel hands, winding mechanism or crown decorat...
Yellow Gold
$4,500
H 1.38 in W 1.66 in
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Original Dial with Gilt Markers 1970s
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 40mm x Diame...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Cartier Mid Size Wrist Watch, 30 M.M. X 6 M.M thick 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Cartier Inc. 17 jewel mechanical, Manual wind movement. Silver Satin Dial with raised Gol...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Ref. 4104/1 Ladies Yellow Gold Blue Dial Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Patek Philippe Reference 4104 / 1 Ladies Wrist Watch, 22 x 19 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece Cushion shape case, 20 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind nickle lever movement. Blu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Original Charcoal Dial from, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Vendome Large Vermeil Must de Cartier Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier, Must De Cartier Vendome collection Wrist Watch, 30 MM Vermeil, ( Gold Plate on Sterling Silver ) 2 piece case. Quartz Movement, Sapphire Crown, Black dial with Si...
Vermeil
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Dial circa, 1970's
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 42mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with A Custom Finished Mint Green Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1500's METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Di...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Machined Bezel, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Reference 1007 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Diameter 34 mm M...
Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Coral dial Ladies Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1978 Rolex Reference 6719 Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 3 piece Oyster case with Fluted bezel, Oyster Perpetual Automatic, self winding movement, Custom finished ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Quickset Datejust with Exceptional Original Silver Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 16014 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 4...
Stainless Steel
$15,800
H 0.52 in W 1.97 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Submariner 16613 Blue Dial Two Tone 18K Gold Steel Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Westport, CT
A Rolex Submariner 16613 stainless steel and 18K yellow gold men’s wristwatch, accompanied by its original box, circa 2008. The watch features a deep blue index dial with a date aper...
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
18 kt Gold Omega Collectors Wrist Watch, Caliber 321, Reference OT 2955 3
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Omega Chronograph, Collectors in amazing condition ! Reference OT 2955 3 Movement : Mechanical Manual Winding Caliber 321 Case : 18 Kt solid Gold, 35 mm Strap : Leather, Omega Gol...
18k Gold, Gold
$744Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.27 in L 17 in
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18K Gold studded with pear cut emerald and ruby. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dr...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Watch. ROLEX Oyster Royal 3121 SS and 9k Bezel. 29mm
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rolex Oyster Royal 3121 9k Yellow Gold Bezel and Stainless Steel Case. Manual Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1943 Beautiful Watch. New Genuine Leather band. 29mm round case ...
9k Gold, Stainless Steel
18 Kt Solid Full Gold Breitling B2 with Box & Papers
By Breitling
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Solid Full Gold Breitling B2 with Box & Papers Ref.K42362.1 Weight : 257.8 Gram 18 Kt Solid Gold Breitling Strap , 19 Cm. Length
18k Gold, Gold
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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The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
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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.
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As the cache goes on display at London’s Design Museum, we speak to its enigmatic owner about some of his rarest acquisitions.
These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.