Rolex Daytona Stainless Steel Gents 116520, 2015
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3510 Model: 116520 Serial: 77V****** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 8th February 2015 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee M...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Air King Stainless Steel Unisex 114200
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4465 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Air King Model Ref: 114200 Age: 8th March 2008 Gender: Unisex Box and Papers: Box & Guarantee Dial: Silver Arabic Glass: Sapphire Crystal Moveme...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Unisex 116200, 2006
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
REF W3599 MODEL NUMBER 116200 SERIAL NUMBER D48**** CONDITION 9 - Excellent condition GENDER Unisex AGE 1st August 2006 CASE DIAMETER 36 mm CASE SIZE 36mm BOX & PAPERS Box, Manuals ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Date Stainless Steel Ladies 79190, 2002
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4018 Model: 79190 Serial: K62**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 27th July 2002 Case Diameter: 26 mm Case Size: 26mm Box and Papers: Box and Guarantee Movement: Automa...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yacht-Master Stainless Steel Ladies 169622
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4478 Model Number: 169622 Serial Number: Y99**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Gender: Ladies Age: 30th April 2005 Case Size: 29mm Box and Papers: Box and Guarantee Moveme...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel Unisex 114200, 2015
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3953 Model: 114200 Serial: 9L2***** Condition: 10 - Unworn Condition Age: 19th December 2015 Case Diameter: 34 mm Case Size: 34mm Box and Papers: Box and Guarantee Movement: Au...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch, 2016
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4321 Model Number: 116500LN Serial Number: A83***** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 3rd July 2016 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box & Guarant...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yacht-Master Lady Stainless Steel Women’s 169622
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Ref: W4535 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Yacht-Master Model Ref: 169622 Age: 20th March 2002 Gender: Women's Box and Papers: Box & Guarantee Dial: Silver Glass: Sapphire Crystal M...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Date Hulk Automatic Wristwatch, 2014
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4263Model Number: 116610LV Serial Number: PA5***** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 26th December 2014 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Manuals &...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel Ladies 77080, 2000
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3600 Model: 77080 Serial: A40**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 16th February 2000 Case Diameter: 31 mm Case Size: 31mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Mo...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel Ladies 67180, 1997
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3176 Model: 67180 Serial: U15**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 27th December 1997 Case Diameter: 26 mm Case Size: 26mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Mov...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Automatic Wristwatch Ref 116000, 2011
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4256 Model Number: 116000 Serial Number: V18**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 21st January 2011 Case Diameter: 36 mm Case Size: 36mm Box and Papers: Box and Guarant...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master II Batman Automatic Wristwatch, 2015
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4249 Model: 116710BLNR Serial Number: 99V***** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 7th May 2015 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box and Guarantee Move...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master II Batman Automatic wristwatch, 2016
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4267 Model Number: 116710BLNR Serial Number: 43C***** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 14th January 2016 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box and Gu...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Kermit Flat 4 Mkiii Stainless Steel Men's 16610lv
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4705 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Submariner Model Ref: 16610LV Age: 1st August 2003 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manuals & Guarantee Dial: Black Glass: Sapphire Crystal Move...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Automatic Wristwatch Ref 14010
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4090 Model Number: 14010 Serial Number: P21**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 25th September 2001 Case Diameter: 34 mm Case Size: 34mm Box And Papers: Box, Manuals, ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Non Date Automatic Wristwatch Ref 114060, 2015
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A Ref: W4243 Model Number: 114060 Serial number: U5N***** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 21st November 2015 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box & Gu...
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi Stainless Steel Gents 16710, 2005
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3958 Model: 16710 Serial: F65**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 16th March 2005 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Moveme...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Automatic Wristwatch Ref 14000, 1987
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4294 Model Number: 14000 Serial Number: U33**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 15th July 1987 Case Size: 34mm Box and Papers: Box and Guarantee Movement: Automatic Ca...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Gold Blue Vignette String Diamond Dial Day-Date 18038 Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Gents Wristwatch, blue vignette string diamond dial set with approximately 48 applied round brilliant cut diamonds, day aperture at 12 0'...
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master II Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16710, 2001
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4000 Model Number: 16710 Serial Number: P92**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 25th September 2001 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box And Papers: Box And Guarant...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel/18K Yellow Gold Ladies 69173
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3593 Model: 69173 Serial: S51**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 21st April 1994 Case Diameter: 26 mm Box and Papers; Box, Manuals and Guarantee Movement: Automatic C...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master II Pepsi Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16710, 1998
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4001 Model Number: 16710 Serial Number: U55**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 20th June 1998 Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box and Guarantee Movement: Automatic C...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold 68273
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Reference: W5061 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Reference: 68273 Age: 21st September 1989 Gender: Women's Box and Papers: Xupes Presentation Box and Guarantee Dial: Champa...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Submariner Automatic Wristwatch, 2005
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4112 Model Number: 16613 Serial Number: F87**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 30th April 2005 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box And Papers: Box, Manuals &...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch, 2011
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4017 Model Number: 179174 Serial Number: 5P9***** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Gender: Ladies Age: 19th October 2011 Case Diameter: 26 mm Case Size: 26mm Box And Papers: ...
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust MidSize Steel & Gold Champagne Diamond Dial 68273 Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Mid-Size Wristwatch, champagne dial with 10 applied round brilliant cut diamond hour markers, date at 3 0'clock, a fix...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch Ref 67193
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4306 Model Number: 67193 Serial Number: E27**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Gender: Ladies Age: 7th February 1991 Case Size: 26mm Box and Papers: Box & Guarantee Mo...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic Wristwatch, 1989
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4068 Model Number: 68273 Serial Number: R78**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 8th October 1989 Case Diameter: 31 mm Case Size: 31mm Box And Papers: Box & Guarante...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Automatic wristwatch, 1998
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4305 Model Number: 69174 Serial Number: U74**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 28th October 1998 Case Diameter: 26 mm Case Size: 26mm Box and Papers: Box and Guarante...
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust II Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gents 116334, 2014
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3723 Model: 116334 Serial: 824***** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 27th July 2014 Case Diameter: 41 mm Case Size: 41mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Movem...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 26 Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold 67183
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Reference: W5141 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Model Reference: 67183 Age: 4th December 1998 Gender: Women's Box and Papers: Xupes Presentation Box and Guarantee Dial: ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel and 18 Karat White Gold Ladies 179174, 2012
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4016 Model: 179174 Serial: 17Z***** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 8th June 2012 Case Diameter: 26 mm Case Size: 26mm Box and Papers: Box and Guarantee Movement: Autom...
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel and 18 Karat White Gold Ladies 179174, 2014
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3924 Model: 179174 Serial: M61***** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 13th April 2014 Case Diameter: 26 mm Case Size: 26mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Mov...
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gents 16233, 1991
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4005 Model: 16233 Serial: X38**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 1991 Case Diameter: 36 mm Case Size: 36mm Box and Papers: Box and Open Guarantee Movement: Automatic ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Unisex 68273, 1988
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4020 Model: 68273 Serial: R72**** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 1st January 1988 Case Diameter: 31 mm Case Size: 31mm Box and Papers: Box and Guarantee Movement: Aut...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Very Rare Rolex 18 Karat Gold Decorated Diamond and Ruby String Dial Day-Date
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 36 mm Very Rare 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Gents Wristwatch, champagne decorated dial, a string of approximately 51 round brilliant diamonds and ruby hour markers, d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic & Vintage Rolex Lady Datejust Ref 69174, Jubilee Strap, Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Presented in excellent condition for its age, our ladies Datejust comes complete with inner and outer box, and significant history, comprising the original warranty papers dated May ...
Stainless Steel
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H 12.25 in W 9.25 in D 1.25 in
First Edition "Rolex Timeless Elegance" by George Gordon-Pub, Dec 1988
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare out of print large coffee table size book "Rolex Timeless Elegance" by George Gordon, Published December, 1988. A must for the Rolex Collector, mint condition in never read or...
Paper
Rolex Datejust 36 116200 Men Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007684 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Variant: 36 Model Number: 116200 Age: 39093 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box, Rolex Service Box, Service Papers...
Rolex Explorer I 214270 Men's Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007679 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer Model Variant: I Model Number: 214270 Age: 42224 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box, Manuals, Guarantee, Card Holder & ...
Stainless Steel
2006 Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel 116200 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 2006 Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel 116200 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box & Guarantee dated 1st August 2006 *Case Size: 36mm *Strap: Stainless Steel Oyster *Age: ...
Stainless Steel
2010 Rolex Datejust 36 Stainless Steel 116200 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 2010 Rolex Datejust 36 Stainless Steel 116200 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box & Guarantee dated 1st March 2010 *Case Size: 36mm *Strap: Stainless Steel Oyster *Age...
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master 16700 Men Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007682 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: GMT-Master Model Variant: 0 Model Number: 16700 Age: 35126 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box, Manuals, Guarantee, Card Holder, ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 26 69278 Ladies Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007514 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Variant: 26 Model Number: 69278 Age: 1991 Gender: Ladies Complete With: Rolex Box & Service Pouch Dial: Champagne B...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner Date 16610 Men's Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007665 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Submariner Model Variant: Date Model Number: 16610 Age: 23-07-2005 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box, Manuals, Guarantee, Calen...
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master 16700 Men Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007682 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: GMT-Master Model Variant: 0 Model Number: 16700 Age: 35126 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box, Manuals, Guarantee, Card Holder, ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Date 16610 Men's Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007601 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Submariner Model Variant: Date Model Number: 16610 Age: 30-06-2001 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box, Manuals, Guarantee, Calen...
Stainless Steel
2001 Rolex Air King Stainless Steel 14010 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 2001 Rolex Air King Stainless Steel 14010 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Presentation Pouch And Guarantee Only dated 16th August 2001 *Case Size: 34mm *Strap: Stainles...
Stainless Steel
2000 Rolex Air King Stainless Steel 14000 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 2000 Rolex Air King Stainless Steel 14000 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Presentation Pouch And Guarantee Only dated 1st November 2000 *Case Size: 34mm *Strap: Stainle...
Stainless Steel
1977 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Stainless Steel 6716 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Vintage * *Complete with: Presentation Box & Guarantee dated 11th September 1977 *Case Size: 28mm *Strap: Stainless Steel Jubilee *Age: 1977 *Strap length: Adjustable up to 16c...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 16613 Men's Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007646 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Submariner Model Variant: Date Model Number: 16613 Age: 2006 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box, Manuals, Guarantee, Card Holder...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Air-King 0 14010 Unisex Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007600 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Air-King Model Variant: 0 Model Number: 14010 Age: 1995 Gender: Unisex Complete With: Rolex Box, Manuals, Guarantee, Card Holder &...
Stainless Steel
1995 Rolex Datejust Steel & Yellow Gold 16233 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 1995 Rolex Datejust Steel & Yellow Gold 16233 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Presentation Pouch & Guarantee dated 19th February 1995 *Case Size: 36mm *Strap: Stainless...
Steel, Yellow Gold
2002 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Stainless Steel 15200 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 2002 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Stainless Steel 15200 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Presentation Pouch And Guarantee Only dated 2002 *Case Size: 34mm *Strap: Stainle...
Stainless Steel
1991 Rolex Datejust Blood Stone Yellow Gold 69178 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 1991 Rolex Datejust Blood Stone Yellow Gold 69178 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box, Manuals & Guarantee dated 28th November 1991 *Case Size: 26mm *Strap: 18K Yellow ...
Yellow Gold
2004 Rolex Datejust Steel and Yellow Gold 179173 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 2004 Rolex Datejust Steel & Yellow Gold 179173 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box, Manuals & Guarantee dated 15th December 2004 *Case Size: 26mm *Strap: Stainless Stee...
Yellow Gold, 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.