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Rolex Datejust 41 Jubilee Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126300
Rolex Datejust 41 Jubilee Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126300

Rolex Datejust 41 Jubilee Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126300

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Unworn. Original box and papers. 5-year Rolex warranty. * Free Shipping within the USA * Five-year

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Oyster Band Rhodium Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126300
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Oyster Band Rhodium Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126300

Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Oyster Band Rhodium Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126300

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

. * Warranties provided by us are exclusively handled by our own certified watchmakers. Brand: Rolex Model

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Steel

Rolex Submariner No Date Steel Ceramic Bezel Black Dial Mens Watch 114060
Rolex Submariner No Date Steel Ceramic Bezel Black Dial Mens Watch 114060

Rolex Submariner No Date Steel Ceramic Bezel Black Dial Mens Watch 114060

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

authenticity card. Brand Rolex Type Wristwatch Department Men Model Number 114060 Country/Region of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Mens Watch 126333
Rolex Datejust 41 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Mens Watch 126333

Rolex Datejust 41 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial Mens Watch 126333

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

cover any customs taxes or duties imposed by their country. We do not defraud Customs. Brand: Rolex

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Rolex Men

Materials

Yellow Gold

NEW Rolex Yacht-Master Steel Platinum Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126622
NEW Rolex Yacht-Master Steel Platinum Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126622

NEW Rolex Yacht-Master Steel Platinum Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126622

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Department: Men Model Number: 126622 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Model: Rolex Yacht-Master

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II 18K Rose Gold Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 126711CHNR
Rolex GMT-Master II 18K Rose Gold Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 126711CHNR

Rolex GMT-Master II 18K Rose Gold Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 126711CHNR

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 126711CHNR Model: Rolex GMT-Master II Style: Luxury

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 126303 Black Diamond Dial Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch
Rolex Datejust 41 126303 Black Diamond Dial Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch

Rolex Datejust 41 126303 Black Diamond Dial Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Unworn. Comes with original box and papers. 🔹 Model Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 41

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Steel

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust 18k Gold 36mm Mens 1960s Date Automatic RA701
Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust 18k Gold 36mm Mens 1960s Date Automatic RA701

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust 18k Gold 36mm Mens 1960s Date Automatic RA701

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless treasure, rare 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.6605 Datejust automatic, c.1960

Category

1960s Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Yacht-Master II 116680 Command Bezel White Dial Steel Automatic Mens Watch
Rolex Yacht-Master II 116680 Command Bezel White Dial Steel Automatic Mens Watch

Rolex Yacht-Master II 116680 Command Bezel White Dial Steel Automatic Mens Watch

$24,750

H 1.74 in W 0.56 in D 1.74 in Dm 1.74 in L 1.74 in

Rolex Yacht-Master II 116680 Command Bezel White Dial Steel Automatic Mens Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

: Rolex Model: Yacht-Master II Reference Number: 116680 Department: Men Style: Luxury Country/Region

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Oyster Band White Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126300
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Oyster Band White Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126300

Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Oyster Band White Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126300

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Department: Men Style: Classic, Dress/Formal, Luxury Model Information: Model Number: 126300 Model: Rolex

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Steel

Rolex Submariner Date Holes Steel None Ceramic Black Dial Mens Watch 16610
Rolex Submariner Date Holes Steel None Ceramic Black Dial Mens Watch 16610

Rolex Submariner Date Holes Steel None Ceramic Black Dial Mens Watch 16610

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Men Model Number 16610 Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Style Luxury Model Rolex Submariner

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Used Rolex Men

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 16233 Champagne 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Men's Watch
Rolex Datejust 16233 Champagne 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Men's Watch

Rolex Datejust 16233 Champagne 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

A classic Rolex Datejust (16233), featuring a self-winding automatic watch with a 36 mm stainless

Category

1990s Unknown Contemporary Used Rolex Men

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

New Rolex Yacht-Maste Steel Platinum Rhodium Dial Automatic Men Watch 126622
New Rolex Yacht-Maste Steel Platinum Rhodium Dial Automatic Men Watch 126622

New Rolex Yacht-Maste Steel Platinum Rhodium Dial Automatic Men Watch 126622

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

strictly through us using our own authorized watchmakers. Brand and Model Information: Brand: Rolex Model

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Platinum, Steel

Rolex Yacht-Master II 18KT W/G Automatic Mens Watch 116689 Complete
Rolex Yacht-Master II 18KT W/G Automatic Mens Watch 116689 Complete

Rolex Yacht-Master II 18KT W/G Automatic Mens Watch 116689 Complete

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Presenting the exquisite Rolex Yacht-Master II 116689 in impeccable condition. This timepiece

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Modern Used Rolex Men

Materials

White Gold

Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 6022 Mens 1950s Manual Hand Wind All Original RA676
Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 6022 Mens 1950s Manual Hand Wind All Original RA676

Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 6022 Mens 1950s Manual Hand Wind All Original RA676

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage classic, Men's Rolex ref.6022 Oyster Precision hand-wind dress watch, c.1952, all original

Category

1950s Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 5015 14k SS Mens 1940s 32mm Bubble Back Automatic RA690
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 5015 14k SS Mens 1940s 32mm Bubble Back Automatic RA690

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 5015 14k SS Mens 1940s 32mm Bubble Back Automatic RA690

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rare, timeless classic Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref 5015 Bubble Back Automatic with 14k solid gold

Category

1940s Swiss Retro Used Rolex Men

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 35mm 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s Automatic RA624B
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 35mm 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s Automatic RA624B

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500 35mm 14k Gold SS Mens 1970s Automatic RA624B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless classic, Men's 14k and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1500 Date automatic, c.1974

Category

1970s Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 35mm 14k SS Mens 1970s Automatic RA624
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 35mm 14k SS Mens 1970s Automatic RA624

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 35mm 14k SS Mens 1970s Automatic RA624

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Iconic classic, Men's 14k and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1500 Date automatic, c.1974

Category

1970s Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Stainless Steel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex perpetual 4134 18k Rose Gold Rare Mens Jumbo 37mm Automatic 1940s RA691
Rolex perpetual 4134 18k Rose Gold Rare Mens Jumbo 37mm Automatic 1940s RA691

Rolex perpetual 4134 18k Rose Gold Rare Mens Jumbo 37mm Automatic 1940s RA691

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rare, vintage classic Rolex Perpetual Ref.4134 in luxurious solid 18k rose gold, c.1945, unrestored

Category

1940s Swiss Art Deco Used Rolex Men

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Precision Ref 4431 18k Rose Gold Mens 1940s 33mm Manual Wind RA689
Rolex Precision Ref 4431 18k Rose Gold Mens 1940s 33mm Manual Wind RA689

Rolex Precision Ref 4431 18k Rose Gold Mens 1940s 33mm Manual Wind RA689

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rare, timeless treasure 18k solid rose gold Rolex Precision ref 4431 fancy lugs manual wind dress

Category

1940s Swiss Art Deco Used Rolex Men

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Submariner No Date Steel Ceramic Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 114060
Rolex Submariner No Date Steel Ceramic Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 114060

Rolex Submariner No Date Steel Ceramic Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 114060

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 114060 Country/Region of Manufacture

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Steel

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18K Gold Ceramic Steel Black Dial Men Watch 116519LN
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18K Gold Ceramic Steel Black Dial Men Watch 116519LN

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18K Gold Ceramic Steel Black Dial Men Watch 116519LN

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Unworn. 2022 card. Comes with the original box and papers. Brand and Model Brand: Rolex Model

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Vintage Automatic RA615
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Vintage Automatic RA615

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Vintage Automatic RA615

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless classic, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16013

Category

1970s Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Vintage Automatic RA615
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Vintage Automatic RA615

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 16013 Mens 36mm 18k SS 1970s Vintage Automatic RA615

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless icon, Men's 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref.16013

Category

1970s Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel 18K Gold White Roman Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116233
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel 18K Gold White Roman Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116233

Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel 18K Gold White Roman Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116233

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 116233 Model Number: 116233 Department: Men Style: Luxury Year

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 18K White Dial Silver Diamond Jubilee Dial Mens Watch 116234
Rolex Datejust 36 18K White Dial Silver Diamond Jubilee Dial Mens Watch 116234

Rolex Datejust 36 18K White Dial Silver Diamond Jubilee Dial Mens Watch 116234

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with Box and papers. General Information Brand: Rolex

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yacht-Master 18K Everose Gold Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 116621
Rolex Yacht-Master 18K Everose Gold Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 116621

Rolex Yacht-Master 18K Everose Gold Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 116621

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

: Rolex Model: Yacht-Master 116621 Model Number: 116621 General Details: Type: Wristwatch Department: Men

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Gold, Steel

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k SS 1970s Mens Vintage Automatic RA620B
Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k SS 1970s Mens Vintage Automatic RA620B

Rolex Oyster Datejust Ref 1601 36mm 18k SS 1970s Mens Vintage Automatic RA620B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A timeless classic, Men's 18k white gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref

Category

1970s Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Day Date 1803 President 18k Solid Gold 1970s Mens Vintage Automatic RA699
Rolex Day Date 1803 President 18k Solid Gold 1970s Mens Vintage Automatic RA699

Rolex Day Date 1803 President 18k Solid Gold 1970s Mens Vintage Automatic RA699

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A timeless icon, Rolex 18k solid gold Oyster Day-Date ref.1803 "The President", c.1976, in

Category

1970s Swiss Retro Used Rolex Men

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Datejust 41 18K Yellow Gold Steel Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126333
Rolex Datejust 41 18K Yellow Gold Steel Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126333

Rolex Datejust 41 18K Yellow Gold Steel Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126333

$18,999

H 1.62 in W 0.48 in D 1.62 in Dm 1.62 in L 1.62 in

Rolex Datejust 41 18K Yellow Gold Steel Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126333

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

. 🕰️ Basic Information Brand: Rolex Model Name: Datejust Model Number: 126333 Type: Wristwatch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 41mm MOP Roman Diamond Dial Smooth Bezel Steel Mens Watch 126300
Rolex Datejust 41mm MOP Roman Diamond Dial Smooth Bezel Steel Mens Watch 126300

Rolex Datejust 41mm MOP Roman Diamond Dial Smooth Bezel Steel Mens Watch 126300

By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

Rolex Datejust 41mm Men's MOP Diamond Dial. This diamond Rolex watch comes in a Rolex box and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Used Rolex Men

Materials

Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 Steel 18K Rose Gold Chocolate Diamond Dial Mens Watch 126301
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel 18K Rose Gold Chocolate Diamond Dial Mens Watch 126301

Rolex Datejust 41 Steel 18K Rose Gold Chocolate Diamond Dial Mens Watch 126301

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned in excellent condition. Box and papers included. 🏷️ General Information Brand: Rolex

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex Yacht-Master 18k Rose Gold Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116655
Rolex Yacht-Master 18k Rose Gold Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116655

Rolex Yacht-Master 18k Rose Gold Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116655

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Warranty. General Information Brand: Rolex Model Number: 116655 Model: Yacht-Master 116655 Type

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Rolex Men

Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA619
Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA619

Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA619

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A world's icon, Men's 18k white gold & stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 1601

Category

1960s Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 41mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Men's Oyster Watch 126303
Rolex Datejust 41mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Men's Oyster Watch 126303

Rolex Datejust 41mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Men's Oyster Watch 126303

By Rolex

Located in Aventura, FL

This Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in Oystersteel and yellow gold features a bright black dial

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Used Rolex Men

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex President Day Date 1803 18k Solid Gold 1970s Mens Diamond Automatic RA659
Rolex President Day Date 1803 18k Solid Gold 1970s Mens Diamond Automatic RA659

Rolex President Day Date 1803 18k Solid Gold 1970s Mens Diamond Automatic RA659

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Luxury icon, Rolex 18k solid gold Day-Date ref.1803 "The President" with diamond hour set, c.1973

Category

1970s Swiss Retro Used Rolex Men

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA619B
Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA619B

Rolex Oyster Datejust 1601 36mm 18k Gold SS Mens 1960s Vintage Automatic RA619B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless icon, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1601 the Datejust, c.1965, in excellent working condition

Category

1960s Swiss Used Rolex Men

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless 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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