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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Unworn Rolex Datejust 31 Aubergine Jubilee Reference# 278274, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 278274-0026 – White Rolesor Elegance with Aubergine Dial and Diamond Accent The Rolex Datejust 278274-0026 is a stunning embodiment of refined style and technical sop...
White Gold, Steel
Rolex Explorer I 114270 Stainless Automatic Black Dial Oyster Bracelet 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This is the Explorer people keep coming back to The 114270 sits in a very specific place in the Explorer timeline. It is the last of the 36mm Explorers before the model grew, and fo...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Red Dial circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 5500-1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Green Roman Dial And Diamond Bezel ca 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39m X Diameter...
Stainless Steel
Unworn Rolex Datejust 31 Pink Roman Oyster Reference# 278240, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn and timeless, the Rolex Datejust 31, ref. 278240-0013, exemplifies the enduring prestige of Rolex’s iconic Datejust collection. Presented in a polished Oystersteel case measur...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust 79160 Mother of Pearl Diamond Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Providence, RI
Apart of the Oyster Perpetual Date collection, this stunning ladies Rolex is a perfect addition to your jewelry box. This Ladies Rolex Datejust features a mother of pearl 12-hour dia...
Diamond, Pearl, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Date 41mm Oystersteel with box and papers
By Rolex
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Rolex Submariner Date 41mm Oystersteel An authentic collectors piece New or in excellent estate we can offer you your dream watch. In the pictures two brand new watches sold from 20...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust Steel & Gold Watch 69173 Ivory Dial
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Datejust Steel & Gold Watch 69173 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date, sapphire crystal. Datejust. Stainless steel case with fluted bezel (26mm). Ivory dial py...
Rolex Day-Date President 18K Everose Gold Black Dial Mens Watch 118235
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. The watch comes with a box but no paper. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. General In...
Rose Gold
Unworn Rolex Lady-Datejust 28 Reference# 279174, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Rolex Lady-Datejust 28 Ref. 279174-0007 embodies timeless sophistication, blending luxury, precision, and everyday practicality. Crafted from a harmonious combination of Oysterst...
White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel 18K Yellow Gold Custom Diamonds Black Dial Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. Custom Dial and bezel. It comes with a Chronostore box and a 1 year Seller warranty. Natural Diamonds
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King with Custom Green Dial And Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diamete...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300 41mm Steel Coral Red Dial Oyster Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Mint condition. Factory Dial. Original box and papers are included. 📌 Product Overview Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual 124300 Type: Men’s Luxury Wristwatch Year Ma...
Steel
Rolex 69258 Ladies President Diamond Dial Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 69258 Serial: E530*** Year: 1990 Model: Ladies President Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: Original Diamond Bezel Dial: Original...
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 in Oystersteel and Everose gold
By Rolex
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41mm in Oystersteel and Everose gold features a slate dial and an Oyster bracelet. Model 126331 Spetial Edition *We can have it new or second hand You can r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel, Gold
Rolex Submariner Hulk Ceramic Steel Green Dial Watch 116610LV
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned good condition. No original box and papers.
Steel
2001 Rolex Datejust 16203 Two-Tone Silver Roman Dial Automatic 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Foundational Rolex The Datejust is the anchor of the Rolex catalog, the watch that established the template for a modern dress watch in 1945. This reference 16203 from the early...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Factory Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16570
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Explorer II Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16570 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal, dual time. Explorer II. Stainless steel case (40mm diameter). White di...
Rolex Date 15200 Black Dial Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 15200 Serial: A184*** Year: 1999 Model: Rolex Date Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel Dial: Black Face: Sapphire Crystal C...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Sky-Dweller Stainless Steel Blue Dial 326934
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Sky-Dweller Stainless Steel Blue Dial 326934 - Automatic, Quickset. Sky-Dweller. Stainless Steel with 18K White gold fluted bezel ( 42 mm ). Blue dial with index hour markers; ...
Rolex Datejust 36 36mm Ref 16014 Rare Jubilee dial anniversary dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Reference Number: 16014 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic 3035 Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : 36mm (without cr...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz reference 17014, 36mm White Gold Bezel, Year 1999
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our rare and very desirable Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz reference 17014, is one of the last manufactured and retailed before the Oysterquartz was discontinued. This example is comfor...
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 with an 18K yellow gold bezel. The white dial is equipped with luminous gold hands an...
18k Gold
Rolex President Blue Vignette Diamond Dial & Bezel Ladies Watch Ref 69138
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Ladies Rolex 28 mm ref 69138 Ant condition 18k yellow gold case Rare Rolex Blue Dial with Factory set Diamond bezel with diamond dial with lumino...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39mm Stainless Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 114300
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. No original box and papers. Comes with chronostore bo...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Panda White Dial Stainless Steel 116500LN
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An Oystersteel Daytona from Rolex with a desirable white dial. Featuring a black ceramic bezel with a tachymetric scale, three counters and pushers, the Daytona is the ultimate timin...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Submariner 16613 Blue Dial Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Submariner 16613 Men Watch. 40mm stainless steel case. 18k yellow gold bezel with blue insert. Blue dial with luminous gold hands and luminous dot hour markers. Date display at...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Baby LeMan 40 18K White Gold Black Dial Watch 126509
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Comes with original box and papers. 5 year Rolex warranty.
White Gold
Rolex Datejust 31mm Midsize Blue Roman Dial Steel Jubilee Ladies Watch 78240
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Datejust 31 Midsize Blue Roman Dial Steel Ladies Watch 78240. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel Jubilee case 31 mm in diameter. ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Ghost White Gold Unworn 2026 126519LN
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 2026 Oysterflex Daytona "Ghost" in white gold by Rolex, available now from Watch Centre London. Designed to be the ultimate high-performance chronograph, this timepiece features ...
White Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King with Custom Green Dial And Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500-1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diamete...
Stainless Steel
Unworn Rolex Submariner Date Reference# 126619LB, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Submariner Date 126619LB – White Gold Black Dial “Smurf” Bezel Submariner The Rolex Submariner Date 126619LB is the ultimate exp...
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Red Dial circa, 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Di...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual Air King with Original Factory Black Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970'S DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Leng...
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold "President" Day-Date circa
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Day-Date / Reference 1803 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1974 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm "Lug Tip to Lug...
18k Gold
Rolex Daytona White Gold Black Diamond Dial 116509
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An unworn Cosmograph Daytona in white gold from Rolex, featuring a black diamond set dial with snailed counters. With an engraved tachymetric scale, the three counters and pushers, t...
Diamond, White Gold
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Blue Dial Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diam...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Rolex Cellini 4320 18K Yellow Gold Manual Silver Dial 30mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Study In Form And Texture The Cellini line has always been Rolex’s platform for pure design, a space where the constraints of the Oyster case were set aside in favor of artistic e...
Unworn Rolex Datejust 41 Slate Oyster Reference# 126334, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Rolex Datejust 41 Ref. 126334-0021 is a striking example of Rolex’s mastery in combining timeless elegance with cutting-edge technology. Crafted from White Rolesor—a signature bl...
White Gold
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...
Rolex Ref 1625 Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird 14k SS Mens 1960s 36mm Automatic RA759C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sporty luxury, Men's 14K gold and stainless steel Rolex Datejust ref 1625 Turn-O-Graph, the Thunderbird, c.1966, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchm...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex DateJust 68278 Diamond Champagne Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 68278 Ladies Watch. 31mm 18k yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. Champagne dial with gold hands and original factory diamond set hour ...
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel 18K Yellow Gold Black Diamond Dial Men’s Watch 126333
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. It comes with an original box and paper.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Historical Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Big Red 6263 steel 1979
By Rolex
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
First launched in 1963 and created specifically for the world of automotive racing, the Rolex Daytona collection is arguably one of the most popular and universally respected lines of timepieces from the brand’s entire catalog. And among the numerous references that make up this iconic collection of chronograph watches, the “Big Red” Rolex...
Steel
18 Karat Yellow Gold Rolex President Lady Datejust, Automatic, Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Yellow Gold Rolex President Lady Oyster Datejust, Set with Diamonds Movement: Automatic Functions: Hours, minutes, sweep seconds, date Case: 18 kt. yellow gold, diameter 26 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 16234 Watch with Silver Dial in Steel, 1990s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here’s a Rolex Datejust Reference 16234 automatic with a salmon Roman numeral dial from the late 1990s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measurements include a 36mm Oyster c...
Steel
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K Gold Steel Custom Dial Blue Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. Custom diamond dial and bezel General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 69173 Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Style: Casual...
Steel
Vintage Rolex Precision 2-Tone Manual Wind Flex Stretch Bracelet Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Precision ladies manual wind watch in two-tone yellow gold and stainless steel, featuring a 22mm round case with fluted gold bezel, silver dial with applied baton indic...
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air-King with Custom Pink Dial 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air-King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Leng...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Oyster Perpetual with Machined Bezel Rare Charcoal Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1003 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Dia...
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Orange Dial 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm x...
Stainless Steel
Unworn Rolex Deepsea Reference# 136660, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Rolex Deepsea 136660 is the ultimate expression of Rolex’s commitment to extreme underwater exploration, designed for professional divers and adventurers who require unmatched du...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Original Blue Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1501 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Orange Dial & Custom Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Bezel circa, 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diamete...
Stainless Steel
NOS Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116523 Two-Tone Watch Box Booklets
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Daytona Steel and Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Men's Watch (Model 116523). This watch features an officially certified chronometer with an automatic self-winding movement. It has...
18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1005 14K Yellow Gold Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1005 Watch featuring a 34mm 14K yellow-gold case and a fluted bezel. It has a champagne dial with gold-tone hands and Index hour markers. Comes with an afterma...
14k Gold
Rolex Mini Datejust 26mm 69173G Champagne Big Diamond Dial SS/YG 1999
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2112 Brand Rolex Model Datejust Reference 69173G Year 1999 Dial Champagne Big Diamond Dial Case Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Diameter 26mm Length ...
Rolex Blue Submariner Date Two-Tone Watch 116613LB
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
ROLEX SUBMARINER DATE -Condition: Pristine, like-new -Material: 18k Gold and Stainless Steel -Movement: Swiss Automatic -Ref: 116613LB -Case Diameter: 41mm -Dial: Blue -Crown: Scre...
Stainless Steel