1940's Rolex Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - Platinum & Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1940's ROLEX Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - Platinum & Diamonds Very Rare & Beautiful
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Platinum
1940's Rolex Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - Platinum & Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1940's ROLEX Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - Platinum & Diamonds Very Rare & Beautiful
Platinum
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
Other
Vintage 9k ROLEX Watch. Rolex 9k YG 12324 Dress Watch 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Mens Watch 9k Yellow Gold Case ref.12324 Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1946
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Bubbleback Rolex Oyster Perpetual 14k Gold 32mm Watch Ref. 3372
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
fit up to a 7.75 inch wrist. Condition: Vintage Rolex watch in excellent overall physical and
14k Gold
1940s Rolex Unisex Manual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This is a 1940s 14ct yellow gold unisex Rolex Chronometer watch. The dial is an off-white colour
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,920Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.26 in
Rolex perpetual 3372 Rose Gold SS Men Rare 1940s 32mm Bubbleback Automatic RA750
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, perfect for him or her, case in excellent vintage condition. Original gold Rolex crown. Chronometer
Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
$7,920Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.26 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 5015 14k SS Mens 1940s 32mm Bubble Back Automatic RA690
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Watch is all original. Fitted on new aftermarket leather strap and buckle. A rare vintage classic, Rolex
Gold, 14k Gold, Stainless Steel
$15,120Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.3 in
Rolex Precision Ref 4431 18k Rose Gold Mens 1940s 33mm Manual Wind RA689
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
watch, c.1946, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$31,200Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.46 in
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
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$19,920Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster Ref 5030 18k Gold Mens 36mm 1940s Big Bubble Automatic Rare RA700
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Watch CONDITION : Pre-owned 100% AUTHENTIC PRODUCTS AND BRANDS All of our vintage pre - owned watches
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 9ct Gold Rolex Watch, c.1940s
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1940s comes this beautiful Rolex watch The 9 carat yellow gold case is a rectangle
Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Rolex Vintage Chronograph Stainless Steel 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Vintage Cosmograph Stainless Steel Rolex from 1930's with Rolex Service Papers. Rolex Service
Stainless Steel
ROLEX "Star Dial" Rare Vintage Yellow Gold 1940's Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
years ago. To find a 1940's Rolex of this importance in this condition is very exciting. This timepiece
18k Gold
1940's ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Mens Rare Ref. 3923 18K Rose Gold & SS
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. 1940's ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Mens Ref. 3923 Coin Edge Watch - 18K Rose Gold
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
1940's Oversized Stainless Steel Ref# 4498 Vintage Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
1940's Oversized Stainless Steel Vintage Rolex -Like-new condition -Special Lugs
Stainless Steel
Rolex Precision Ladies Vintage Wristwatch 9k Gold Mechanical 2Yr Wty 1930s-1940s
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
This is an authentic Rolex wristwatch. The watch has been professionally serviced and comes with a
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940's Rolex Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - Platinum & Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1940's ROLEX Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - Platinum & Diamonds Very Rare & Beautiful - Luxurious
Platinum
Vintage 9ct Gold Rolex Watch, c.1940s
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1940s comes this beautiful Rolex watch The 9 carat yellow gold case is a rectangle
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 1940's Vintage Ref 6552 Steel Self winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1945 Rolex Reference 6552 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster Case. Caliber
Steel
Rolex Precision 1940's Vintage Platinum "Star Dial" ladies Watch Extremely Rare
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rolex Precision 1940's Vintage Platinum "Star Dial" ladies Watch Extremely Rare Vintage Ladies
Diamond, Platinum
1940's Rolex WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens 50mm Pocket Watch Nickel
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1940's ROLEX WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens 50mm Pocket Watch - Nickel Please All-Original
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1940's Rolex WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens 52mm Pocket Watch - Nick
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
other online sites. 1940's ROLEX WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens 52mm Pocket Watch - Nickel
Other
Rolex Vintage Precision Yellow Gold Silver Dial Ladies Wristwatch 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Yellow Gold Precision Vintage Ladies Wristwatch, silver dial with applied hour markers, small
Yellow Gold
Midsize Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.3372 Bubble Back Automatic, c.1940s LV942
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
automatic, c.1944. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous vintage Rolex signed black dial
14k Gold
Mens Rolex Precision Ref 4282 14ct Solid Gold Manual Wind 1940s Swiss RA234
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
SELECTION OF VINTAGE WATCHES IN THE WORLD CLASSIC PRE-OWNED COLLECTIBLE TIMEPIECES FROM BEVERLY HILLS
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Rolex 14K Rose Gold Boy's Size circa 1940's
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex 14K Rose Gold manual wind boy’s size (31mm) Oyster case with screw down case back and
Vintage Rolex Oyster Everest Observatory Ref# 4647, circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Scarce model vintage Rolex Oyster Everest Observatory model ref 4647 circa 1940’s. Featuring a 30
Stainless Steel
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Rolex 18Kt. Gold President with Custom Blue Diamond Marker Dial, 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: President / Reference 18000 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter...
Art Deco Platinum Watch 2.40 TCW VS2 G/H Antique 17.5g Manual 6/5"
Located in Puyallup, WA
Introducing a work of art and a testament to exquisite craftsmanship, this Platinum Art Deco Watch. Adorned with exquisite natural diamonds, this timepiece stands as a statement of s...
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Strap Model Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Rolex Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. 14K 2 piece case, 9 M.M. thick, 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle lever movement, 2 tone Silver Satin Pie pan dial with raised Gold marke...
14k Gold
Tiffany & Company Patek Philippe Antique Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 Patek Philippe for Tiffany & company Pocket watch, 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including Gold inside Dust Cover. 20 Jewel, mechanical, manual wind nickle lever mo...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Richard Mille RM 011 RM011 AJ RG Felipe Massa Edition Rose Gold and Titanium
By Richard Mille
Located in New York, NY
The RM 11-03 is designed in a 50mm rose gold and titanium case styled on a rubber strap. It features a skeletonized dial with white numerals, offering analog time function, flyback c...
$11,550
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Lady Datejust President 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Ladies Watch 6927
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. The watch was produced in 1982. The original box and papers are not included. Comes with a chronostore box. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * ...
Yellow Gold
14k Hamilton Diamond Watch. Vintage Ladies Hamilton Classic String Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning watch piece. Hamilton fully mechanical wristwatch. 14k White Gold Case with multiple diamonds. 14k White Gold Kreiser Cable Band. Condition: Watch winds up and ticks. Needs...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, White Gold
$75,270
H 0.4 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18k Gold Stick White Dial Automatic Watch 116508
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. 2022 Card. Comes with an original box and paper. * Free Shipping within the USA * Three-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can veri...
18k Gold
Rolex Precision 10K White Gold Retro c1950's Manual Cocktail Ladies Wristwatch.
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This sophisticated ladies’ timepiece is a classy & elegant Retro Rolex Precision, performed in 10K White Gold An epitome of timeless luxury & class, this ladies’ dress watch is ...
White Gold, 10k Gold
1910's ROLEX Rare Vintage Mens World War I Era Military Trench Watch
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with emeralds and diamonds that makes it a perfect fit to ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Unavailable|$11,200
Vintage Art Deco Patek Philippe Platinum lady watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Singapore, SG
Brand Patek Philippe Model Patek Philippe platinium Lady watch Gender Women Movement Manual Wind Case Material Platinum Case Diameter 13 mm Strap Material White Gold 18 kt Vintage P...
Rolex 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold Dress Watch With Diamonds circa, 1952
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3863 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1952 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm "Lug T...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Enamel Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1913 Patek Philippe Pocket Watch for Retailer Spaulding and Company , 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including the Yellow Gold Cuvette (Dust Cover) Greek Key Pattern Blue...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$4,450Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage Ladies 14k White Gold "Omega" Manual Cocktail Watch w/ .85pts Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Ladies 14k White Gold "Omega" Manual Cocktail Watch w/ .85pts Diamonds Specifications: main stone: ROUND CUT DIAMONDS diamonds: 40 PIECES carat total weight: APP...
Diamond, White 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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