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Rolex Submariner Rare Red Writing Meters First Mark I Dial 1680
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A 40 mm rare vintage Submariner Date in stainless steel by Rolex. The 1680 was the third Submariner
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Submariner Single Red Meter First 1680 Steel Automatic Watch, 1969
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 1680
Year: 1969
Serial number: 22xxxxx
Reference: C03596
Case: Show
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Submariner 16610LV aka "the Kermit" , "Green Submariner". 40mm, Year 2008
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, GB
was first retailed in 2008 by a recognised Rolex dealer in the UK (CC 160). This would make a great
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Rolex 9Ct. Rose Gold Art Deco Watch from 1915 in the Campaign Style
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a classic example of Rolex during the first
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex Early Rolex Oyster solid pink gold Cushion case rare amazing condition
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
produced by Rolex in those days.
32 MM excluding the winder.
This the first Oyster case produced by Rolex
Category
Early 20th Century European Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Unworn Rolex Rainbow Daytona 116595RBOW
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This impressive Daytona variant was first released in rose gold at Baselworld 2018 after Rolex had
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Diamond...
Rolex 14Kt. Rare "Bubble Back" with Original Dial and Rolex Signed Bracelet 1948
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
. This was the first truly practical and dependable automatic watch ever produced. Rolex called their
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Rolex, Art Deco, Gold Wristwatch 1938
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco vintage wristwatch by Rolex dated 1938.
Yellow gold 9ct case marked Rolex and “RWC LTD
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Rolex Explorer 11 16550 1986 Collectors
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
retro looking Explorers and its modern successors. It is in fact the first five digit Explorer II which
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Rare Submariner Smurf Diamond Dial 116619LB
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex box, both Rolex swing tags, and the first green Rolex warranty card dated January 2010.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1942 Rolex “Raleigh” Stainless Steel. Total Restoration!
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
production for the first year of the conflict, it being no longer pictured in Rolex catalogues after 1940
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Blue Cosmograph Ref. #6239, Circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
first is the inverse color sub-dials and the second being the engraved tachometer bezel.
The Rolex
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 1680 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner 1680 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
SKU: 132596
PRIMARY DETAILS
Brand: Rolex
Category
20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Vintage and rare pink solid gold
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
The first Oyster case produced by Rolex and it is
the first water proof watch in the world.
Amazing
Category
Early 20th Century European Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Rolex 126660 Deepsea James Cameron Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex 126660 Deepsea James Cameron Stainless Steel Watch
Exploring the Abyss with the Rolex 126660
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
1947 Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold, Restored
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
But first, I have a shameless plug! My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American
Category
Vintage 1940s European Post-War Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Rolex, White Gold & Diamond Art Deco Wristwatch, Dated 1927
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare Art Deco vintage wristwatch by Rolex made in 1927. This rare shaped ladies diamond
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Day-Date President 118238 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex catalog. Debuting in 1956,
the Day-Date is the first wristwatch to spell out all seven days of the
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Historical Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Big Red 6263 steel 1979
By Rolex
Located in Bilbao, ES
First launched in 1963 and created specifically for the world of automotive racing, the Rolex
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Rolex Red Submariner 1680 Mark III Black Face, 1972
By Rolex
Located in Bilbao, ES
A 40 mm rare vintage Submariner Date in stainless steel by Rolex. The 1680 was the third Submariner
Category
Vintage 1970s European Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Original Dial Bubble Back circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: "Bubble Back" / Oyster Perpetual
METAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Rolex Day-Date 18078 Men's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Manufactured: 1986
Year of Manufacture: 1980-1989
Condition: Another first from Rolex, the Day-Date was born in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex 18Kt Yellow Gold Early Datejust Watch, circa 1950
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 6084
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date 118209 Men's Watch in 18kt White Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Manufactured: 2001
Year of Manufacture: 2000-2009
Condition: Another first from Rolex, the Day-Date was born in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Rolex Yacht-Master 116622 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel/Platinum
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Yacht-Master 116622 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel/Platinum
SKU: 134085
PRIMARY DETAILS
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum, Stainless Steel
1917 Rolex WW1/Trench Watch, Rare Half Hunter, Stunning Dial
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
But first, I have a shameless plug! My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 0.56 in W 1.23 in Dm 1.23 in
Rolex Datejust Ref 16220 Wristwatch, Jubilee Bracelet, Full Set, UK 2003.
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, GB
papers showing it was first retailed in the United Kingdom (CC160) by a recognised Rolex dealer, in 2003
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Rolex Rose Gold Stainless Steel Bubble Back Thunderbird Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
crown. Rolex invented the first practical self winding watch. They protected the word "perpetual" to
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex Datejust 126231 Men's Watch in 18kt Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 126231 Men's Watch in 18kt Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
SKU: 133899
PRIMARY DETAILS
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Day-Date 1803 Men's Watch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Manufactured: 1969
Year of Manufacture: 1960-1969
Condition: Another first from Rolex, the Day-Date was born in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner Date Ref 1680 Wristwatch. 40mm Case, Patinated, Retailed 1979.
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our vintage Rolex Submariner , reference 1680, features a 40mm stainless steel case and stainless
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Rolex Oyster Very Flat "Officially Certified" 18K Yellow Gold Ref. # 6512 "Rare"
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
, with 18 jewels, was the first movement that Rolex manufactured entirely from scratch. The watch was
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Two Tone with Factory Original Dial From 1953
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6105
METAL
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
Very Rare Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Yellow Gold Watch 1811
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
papers. Original invoice, as well as the original Rolex paper work & original Bucherer box . First one we
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel Bubble Back Rare Roman Dial Perpetual Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT
This is the classic Rolex Bubble Back in excellent condition. Rolex invented the first practical
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Rolex Cellini White Round Cushion Dial 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Watch
By Rolex
Located in Oakton, VA
Rolex - Cellini Watch - 57 Grams - 14k Gold - 7 inches length, 1970s origin, Cushion Shape Dial
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph Black Racing Dial White Gold Mens Watch 116509
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
watch incorporates machinery fully developed by Rolex (unlike its predecessors) and is part of the first
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Rolex Day-Date Yellow Gold President Silver Roman Dial Watch 228238
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
first presented in 1956. The Rolex fluted bezel is a mark of distinction. Originally, the fluting of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches
Rolex GMT Master II Wristwatch. 18ct White Gold. Discontinued Reference. Yr 2015
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, GB
(replaced by the blue dial). One of the first retailed, in 2015 by a recognised EU Rolex authorised dealer
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
18 Kt Rolex Big Bubble Back Ovettone, Ref 6030 Automatic Wrist Watch, Collectors
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt full Gold Rolex Ref. 6031 Big Bubble Back Ovettone, First Datejust Automatic Wrist Watch
Category
20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
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Rolex Air King Black 116900 Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual 44MM Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Dayton, OH
Rolex Air-King
The Rolex Air-King was introduced to the market in 1958, but like so many other
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 1.75 in W 0.75 in D 7 in
Rolex Lady Datejust Wristwatch ref 69160, Pink Baton Arabic Dial. Yr 1999
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our rare and attractive Rolex Lady Datejust reference 69160 features a stainless steel 26mm case
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Rolex 14Kt. Oyster Perpetual Rare "Bubble Back" with Factory Original Dial 1948
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual "Bubble Back" / Reference
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Rolex Gold Top Tropical Series Steel Back Early Ladies Perpetual from 1947
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Ladies Bubble Back / Tropical Series
METAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex Stainless Steel "Bubble Back' with Original Dial from 1946 or 47
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back / Reference 3372
METAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex Submariner Date 40mm Black Dial Stainless Steel Oyster Watch 16610
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Launched in 1953, the Submariner was the first divers’ wristwatch waterproof to a depth of 100
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT Master 11 Ref 116718LN Wristwatch, 44mm Yellow Gold Case, B&P's....
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, GB
it was first retailed in Germany in 2010 , red chronometer swing tag, GMT instructions, Rolex service
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King With Rare Factory Original Charcoal Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 5500
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Oversized "Ovatoni" with Original Dial from Mid-1950s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Ovatoni / Reference 6075
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Rolex Steel Classic "Bubble Back" with Original Dial and Ladder Bracelet, 1949
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back / Reference 5015
METAL
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
1999 Rolex Day-Date President 18 Karat 36mm Ruby Diamond String Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
1999 Rolex Day-Date President 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby and Diamond String 36mm Dial with
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Chronograph Silver Dial Anti-Magnetique 4048 Manual Wind Watch 1942
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 4048
Year: 1942
Serial number: 20xxxx
Reference: OT1063
Model 4048 is
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 Gold Sunburst Dial Solid Gold 14k Gold, 1973
By Rolex
Located in PARIS, FR
ROLEX
Founded in 1905
For the discerning few
Wear Rolex watch it's integrate the club of famous
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
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H 1.66 in W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in
Rolex Rare Submariner Date Red Writing Vintage Stainless Steel Mark VI 1680
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
writing, it was also the first to offer the date function and to feature a plastic glass. This is a Mark
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT Master II Wristwatch ref 16710. Swiss Made dial, Box & Papers, 2004
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our Rolex GMT Master II reference 16710 (T) features solid end links, no holes in the case, Swiss
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Rolex Silver Tonneau Shape with Rare Original Breguet Engine Turned Dial 1920's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau / Reference 575
METAL / MATERIAL
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex Day-Date II 41mm President 18K Everose Gold Fluted Bezel 21823
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
President bracelet. The Day-Date was the first watch to indicate the day of the week spelled out in full
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold
Rolex Submariner Small Crown Gilt Black Dial 6205 Steel Automatic Watch 1954
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model: 6205
Year: 1954
Serial number: 21xxx
Reference: OT1504
Model 6204 as
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Perpetual with Original Dial and Rare Multi Faceted Bezel from 1955
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6586
METAL
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1986 Rolex DayDate President with Rare Brown Burst Dial Box Papers 18038
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1986 Rolex Day Date President with Rare Brown Burst Dial Box Papers
Maker: Rolex
Model
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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