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Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300 Black Dial Mens Watch Box & Papers
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300 Black Dial Mens Watch Box & Papers

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300 Black Dial Mens Watch Box & Papers

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300 Mens Watch. 41mm stainless steel case with smooth bezel. Black dial

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Rolex Men

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT‑Master II 40mm Men’s Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT‑Master II 40mm Men’s Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex Stainless Steel GMT‑Master II 40mm Men’s Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Product details: This Rolex stainless steel GMT‑Master II wristwatch offers classic sport‑luxury

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Rolex Men

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300 Yellow Dial Mens Watch Box & Papers
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300 Yellow Dial Mens Watch Box & Papers

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300 Yellow Dial Mens Watch Box & Papers

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300 Mens Watch. 41mm stainless steel case with smooth bezel. Yellow dial

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Rolex Men

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300 Black Dial Mens Watch Box & Papers
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300 Black Dial Mens Watch Box & Papers

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300 Black Dial Mens Watch Box & Papers

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300 Mens Watch. 41mm stainless steel case with smooth bezel. Black dial

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Rolex Men

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner 1680 Black Dial Stainless Steel Automatic Mens Watch
Rolex Submariner 1680 Black Dial Stainless Steel Automatic Mens Watch

Rolex Submariner 1680 Black Dial Stainless Steel Automatic Mens Watch

By Rolex

Located in Westport, CT

An original vintage Rolex Submariner reference 1680 stainless steel men’s wristwatch, circa 1980s

Category

1980s Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Steel Watch, 34mm, Men's, 1960s
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Steel Watch, 34mm, Men's, 1960s

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Steel Watch, 34mm, Men's, 1960s

By Rolex

Located in Queens, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Steel Watch, reference # 5500, with silvered dial, baton indexes

Category

1960s Swiss Modern Used Rolex Men

Materials

Steel

Rolex Cellini Prince 28mm Chronometer 18K White Gold Men's Watch
Rolex Cellini Prince 28mm Chronometer 18K White Gold Men's Watch

Rolex Cellini Prince 28mm Chronometer 18K White Gold Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Prince Chronometer Cellini men's watch with a rectangular 28 x 47mm case in 18K white gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Used Rolex Men

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex 1966 Air King Men's Watch - Stainless Steel Automatic 1007
Rolex 1966 Air King Men's Watch - Stainless Steel Automatic 1007

Rolex 1966 Air King Men's Watch - Stainless Steel Automatic 1007

By Rolex

Located in Greensboro, NC

Brand: Rolex Model: Air King Model Number: 1007 Specific Year: 1966 Movement: Automatic Warranty: 1

Category

1960s Used Rolex Men

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

1966 Rolex Datejust Two Tone Men's Watch 1601 MISSING BEZEL #25036
1966 Rolex Datejust Two Tone Men's Watch 1601 MISSING BEZEL #25036

1966 Rolex Datejust Two Tone Men's Watch 1601 MISSING BEZEL #25036

By Rolex

Located in Washington Depot, CT

1966 Rolex Datejust Men's Watch Model: 1601 Serial: 1252099 This classic vintage rolex is set in

Category

20th Century Contemporary Used Rolex Men

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1005/3 Champagne Dial Mens Watch Box Papers
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1005/3 Champagne Dial Mens Watch Box Papers

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1005/3 Champagne Dial Mens Watch Box Papers

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1005/3 Mens Watch. 34mm stainless steel case. 18K yellow gold fluted bezel

Category

20th Century Used Rolex Men

Rolex Daytona 16518 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch
Rolex Daytona 16518 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch

Rolex Daytona 16518 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Rolex Daytona 16518 Men's Watch. This watch features a 40mm case made of 18K yellow gold, paired

Category

1990s Used Rolex Men

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Daytona 116523 Tahitian MOP Dial Mens Watch Box Papers
Rolex Daytona 116523 Tahitian MOP Dial Mens Watch Box Papers

Rolex Daytona 116523 Tahitian MOP Dial Mens Watch Box Papers

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Daytona 116523 Men's Watch. This watch features a 40mm stainless steel case

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Rolex Men

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Sky-Dweller Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Men's Watch 326933
Rolex Sky-Dweller Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Men's Watch 326933

Rolex Sky-Dweller Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Men's Watch 326933

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Sky-Dweller Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Men's Watch 326933 - Automatic, Quickset. Sky

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Rolex Men

Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116200
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116200

Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116200

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 116200 Style: Luxury Department: Men

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust Men's Jubilee Silver Diamond Dial 2-Tone Watch 16233
Rolex Datejust Men's Jubilee Silver Diamond Dial 2-Tone Watch 16233

Rolex Datejust Men's Jubilee Silver Diamond Dial 2-Tone Watch 16233

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Datejust Men's Jubilee Silver Diamond Dial 2-Tone Watch 16233 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Rolex Men

Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Green Wave Diamond Dial Watch 116233
Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Green Wave Diamond Dial Watch 116233

Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Green Wave Diamond Dial Watch 116233

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Datejust Men's 2-Tone Green Wave Diamond Dial Watch 116233 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Rolex Men

Rolex Explorer II 16570 Black Dial Engraved Mens Watch Box Papers
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Black Dial Engraved Mens Watch Box Papers

Rolex Explorer II 16570 Black Dial Engraved Mens Watch Box Papers

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck, NY

Rolex Explorer II 16570 Mens Watch. 40mm stainless steel case. Stainless steel bezel. Black dial

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Rolex Men

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Mens 1960s 34mm Vintage Automatic RA461B
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Mens 1960s 34mm Vintage Automatic RA461B

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Mens 1960s 34mm Vintage Automatic RA461B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Ref.1002 Oyster perpetual automatic, c.1967, in excellent working

Category

1960s Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer 40mm 224270 Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch
Rolex Explorer 40mm 224270 Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch

Rolex Explorer 40mm 224270 Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch

$13,000

H 15.75 in W 4.73 in D 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in L 15.75 in

Rolex Explorer 40mm 224270 Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Unworn. 2023 card. Comes with the original box and papers. It may show handling marks due to store handling.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Steel

Rolex Submariner Hulk Green Steel Ceramic Automatic Mens Watch 116610LV
Rolex Submariner Hulk Green Steel Ceramic Automatic Mens Watch 116610LV

Rolex Submariner Hulk Green Steel Ceramic Automatic Mens Watch 116610LV

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

. Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Submariner 116610LV Model Number: 116610LV Movement: Mechanical (Automatic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Steel

Rolex 9K Yellow Gold Cream Dial Chronometre Vintage Men's 3260
Rolex 9K Yellow Gold Cream Dial Chronometre Vintage Men's 3260

Rolex 9K Yellow Gold Cream Dial Chronometre Vintage Men's 3260

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 9k Yellow Gold Chronometre Vintage Men's Wristwatch, cream dial with hour markers and roman

Category

20th Century Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 36mm 126200 Steel Mint Dial Automatic Mens Watch
Rolex Datejust 36mm 126200 Steel Mint Dial Automatic Mens Watch

Rolex Datejust 36mm 126200 Steel Mint Dial Automatic Mens Watch

$15,400

H 14.18 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in Dm 4.73 in L 14.18 in

Rolex Datejust 36mm 126200 Steel Mint Dial Automatic Mens Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with original box and papers.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Steel

Orignal Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Mens Watch 1603 36mm Stainless Steel
Orignal Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Mens Watch 1603 36mm Stainless Steel

Orignal Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Mens Watch 1603 36mm Stainless Steel

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Original Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch 1603 36mm Watch. Vintage Rolex 1603 Watch is in

Category

1960s Swedish Art Deco Used Rolex Men

Materials

Stainless Steel

1984 Rolex Explorer II 16550 Spider Rail Dial Men's Watch #23711
1984 Rolex Explorer II 16550 Spider Rail Dial Men's Watch #23711

1984 Rolex Explorer II 16550 Spider Rail Dial Men's Watch #23711

By Rolex

Located in Washington Depot, CT

1984 Rolex Explorer II Men's Watch Model: 16550 Serial: 8584581 This vintage Rolex Explorer II

Category

1980s Contemporary Used Rolex Men

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 126300 Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch Box Papers
Rolex Datejust 41 126300 Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch Box Papers

Rolex Datejust 41 126300 Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch Box Papers

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck, NY

Rolex Datejust 41 126300 Mens Watch. 41mm stainless steel case. Stainless steel smoothed bezel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Rolex Men

Rolex GMT-Master II Steel Batman Ceramic Mens Watch 116710BLNR
Rolex GMT-Master II Steel Batman Ceramic Mens Watch 116710BLNR

Rolex GMT-Master II Steel Batman Ceramic Mens Watch 116710BLNR

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

by us are exclusively handled by our own certified watchmakers. Watch Details: Brand: Rolex Type

Category

2010s Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 34mm Pink Dial Stainless Steel Men's Watch 124200
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 34mm Pink Dial Stainless Steel Men's Watch 124200

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 34mm Pink Dial Stainless Steel Men's Watch 124200

By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 34mm Pink Dial Steel Mens Watch 124200 Box Only. Certified chronometer self

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Used Rolex Men

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust II Men's 41mm Silver Dial Stainless Steel Watch 116300
Rolex Datejust II Men's 41mm Silver Dial Stainless Steel Watch 116300

Rolex Datejust II Men's 41mm Silver Dial Stainless Steel Watch 116300

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Datejust II Men's 41mm Silver Dial Stainless Steel Watch 116300 - Automatic winding, sapphire

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Rolex Men

Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 6426 34mm Mens 1970s Manual Wind RA682B
Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 6426 34mm Mens 1970s Manual Wind RA682B

Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 6426 34mm Mens 1970s Manual Wind RA682B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

buckle. A vintage classic for the modern era, Men's Rolex Oyster Precision hand-wind, time tested and

Category

1970s Swiss Contemporary Used Rolex Men

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yacht-Master Steel Platinum Silver Dial Automatic Men Watch 16622
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel Platinum Silver Dial Automatic Men Watch 16622

Rolex Yacht-Master Steel Platinum Silver Dial Automatic Men Watch 16622

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

. 🕰 Rolex Yacht-Master 16622 Brand: Rolex Model: Yacht-Master Model Number: 16622 Department: Men

Category

20th Century Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust Men's Watch - Stainless Steel Yellow Gold 18k Automatic 16233
Rolex Datejust Men's Watch - Stainless Steel Yellow Gold 18k Automatic 16233

Rolex Datejust Men's Watch - Stainless Steel Yellow Gold 18k Automatic 16233

By Rolex

Located in Greensboro, NC

Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Number: 16233 Specific Year: 2002 Movement: Automatic Warranty

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Rolex Men

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 Mens Vintage Automatic 1960s RA675B
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 Mens Vintage Automatic 1960s RA675B

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1501 Mens Vintage Automatic 1960s RA675B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless classic, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref.1501 Men's automatic, c.1963, in excellent

Category

1960s Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Steel Gold Diamond Mens Oyster Bracelet Watch 126334
Rolex Datejust Steel Gold Diamond Mens Oyster Bracelet Watch 126334

Rolex Datejust Steel Gold Diamond Mens Oyster Bracelet Watch 126334

By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

Rolex Datejust 41 in stainless steel with 18k white gold fluted bezel. Auto w/ sweep seconds and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Used Rolex Men

Materials

Gold, Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer II 216570 Men's Watch, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer II 216570 Men's Watch, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer II 216570 Men's Watch, Stainless Steel

By Rolex

Located in Braintree, GB

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer II 216570 Made in 2018, Purchase date 2019 Case Diameter: 42 mm

Category

2010s Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Day-Date President 118238 Champagne Dial Mens Watch Box Papers
Rolex Day-Date President 118238 Champagne Dial Mens Watch Box Papers

Rolex Day-Date President 118238 Champagne Dial Mens Watch Box Papers

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Rolex Day-Date President 118238 Mens Watch. 36mm 18K yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold fluted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Rolex Men

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126234
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126234

Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126234

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned mint 2023 card, box and papers.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Steel

1940's Rolex WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens Pocket Watch
1940's Rolex WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens Pocket Watch

1940's Rolex WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens Pocket Watch

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1940's ROLEX WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens Pocket Watch - Rare Outer Case Beautiful All

Category

1940s Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Other

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6634 34mm Gold Capped Mens 1950s Automatic RA673
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6634 34mm Gold Capped Mens 1950s Automatic RA673

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6634 34mm Gold Capped Mens 1950s Automatic RA673

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Luxurious classic, Rolex's "Golden Egg" Ref 6634 Oyster Perpetual gold-capped automatic, c.1959, in

Category

1950s Swiss Contemporary Used Rolex Men

Materials

Stainless Steel, Gold Plate

Very Rare Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18238
Very Rare Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18238

Very Rare Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18238

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Very Rare Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18238 - Automatic winding; quick-set

Category

20th Century Swiss Used Rolex Men

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 126000
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 126000

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 126000

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. Rolex Oyster Perpetual 126000 Men

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Steel

Rolex Yacht-Master Steel Platinum Blue Dial Oyster Men's Watch 116622
Rolex Yacht-Master Steel Platinum Blue Dial Oyster Men's Watch 116622

Rolex Yacht-Master Steel Platinum Blue Dial Oyster Men's Watch 116622

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

. 🕰️ Basic Information Brand: Rolex Model Name: Yacht-Master Model Number: 116622 Manufacture Period

Category

2010s Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer Rose Gold & Steel Men's Watch
Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer Rose Gold & Steel Men's Watch

Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer Rose Gold & Steel Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer Rose Gold & Steel Men's Watch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Used Rolex Men

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Rolex Datejust II  Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold 41mm Watch 116333
Rolex Datejust II  Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold 41mm Watch 116333

Rolex Datejust II Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold 41mm Watch 116333

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Datejust II Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold 41mm Watch 116333 - Automatic winding, Quickset

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Rolex Men

1989 Rolex 18K Yellow Gold President Day Date 18238 Men's Watch #23710
1989 Rolex 18K Yellow Gold President Day Date 18238 Men's Watch #23710

1989 Rolex 18K Yellow Gold President Day Date 18238 Men's Watch #23710

By Rolex

Located in Washington Depot, CT

18K yellow gold men's Rolex features day/date settings and quickset design. Champagne stick dial with

Category

1980s Contemporary Used Rolex Men

Materials

18k Gold

Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Watch With Original Shantung Dial 1971
Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Watch With Original Shantung Dial 1971

Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Watch With Original Shantung Dial 1971

By Rolex

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

A men's vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual stainless watch Ref # 1002, with a service box. This Rolex

Category

1970s Swiss Modern Used Rolex Men

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Steel Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116000
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Steel Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116000

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Steel Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116000

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned. Comes with the original box and papers. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Steel

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Used Rolex Men For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of used rolex men for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Steel and Stainless Steel. Find a collection of 2561 vintage versions or 2189 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of used rolex men made by Contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 70, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut used rolex men and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and baguette cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for women in our collection of used rolex men, as most of the options available are for men.

How Much are Used Rolex Men?

On average, used rolex men at 1stDibs sell for $10,847, while they’re typically $950 on the low end and $363,395 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

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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