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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Creator: Rolex
Creator: Jona
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Custom Red Dial Watch circa, 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 43mm X Diameter 36mm CIRCA: 1970's MOVEMENT / C...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cellini Classic 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch 5115 - Manual winding. 18k yellow gold case (32 mm). Mother of Pearl jubilee dial with Arabic numerals. Brown strap band with 18k y...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date with Custom Finished Orange Dial, circa 1970's
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...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
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...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare Cartier x Rolex Watch Brooch
Located in London, GB
Introducing a timeless piece of luxury and elegance - the solid gold Cartier & Rolex watch brooch, circa 1970. This exquisite brooch, retailed by Cartier, features a striking champag...
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1970s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Rolex GMT-Master II 18K Rose Gold Root Beer Automatic Mens Watch 126715CHNR
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. 2023 card. Box and papers included. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model: GMT-Master II 126715CHNR Model Number: 126715CHNR Country/Region of Manufacture: Sw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Rolex Cellini. A Rare Gold Twenty Dollar Coin Watch C1990
Located in London, GB
A Rare, Rolex Cellini Twenty Dollar 24ct & 18ct yellow gold coin watch, C1990. Dial: The original champagne dial with black Roman numerals, outer minute track and signed Rolex Genèv...
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20th Century Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Day-Date II Diamond & Ruby Dial 218238
Located in London, GB
A yellow gold Day-Date II by Rolex. Features a champagne dial with 8 baguette cut diamonds and 2 baguette cut rubies. The fluted bezel, president bracelet and concealed folding Crownclasp are signature Day-Date characteristics. Fitted with scratch resistant sapphire crystal and a self-winding automatic movement. In excellent condition, the watch comes with a presentation box, warranty card dated December 2016 and Watches of Switzerland...
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2010s Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Made Light Green Dial circa 1970's
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...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Factory Original Mosaic Dial circa 1973 / 74
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1973 / 74 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X D...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust 36mm With Rare Pink Dial 116200
Located in Tustin, CA
We are pleased to offer this Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust 116200. This classic Rolex Datejust features a 36mm stainless steel case, stainless steel smooth bezel, rare and discontin...
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 16233 Datejust Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16233 Serial: E773*** Year: 1990 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold...
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1990s Jewelry & Watches

Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Blue Dial Ladies Watch 69174 Box Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Blue Dial Ladies Watch 69174 Box Papers. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 26 mm in diamet...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold, Steel

Rolex Datejust 18kt Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel Mens Watch
Located in New York, NY
Mens Rolex- Datejust Date: 1972 36 mm Preowned Reference: 1600 18kt yellow and stainless steel
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1970s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial and Diamond Bezel 1970's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 3...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16233 Black Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16233 Serial: X778*** Year: 1991 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold Dial: Black ...
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1990s Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

2012 Rolex Watch is Stainless Steel
Located in Austin, TX
Rolex Watch Stainless Steel This impressive Air King Rolex is in fantastic condition! With a smooth polish finish the stainless steel Rolex watch looks...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Raleigh Reference 3478
Located in New York, NY
This is a vintage 1942 Rolex Oyster Raleigh reference 3478. This watch is powered by a manual wind Rolex caliber 65 manual wind movement. The stainle...
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1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Linen Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex OysterDate Precision Silver Linen Dial Steel Vintage Mens Watch 6694. Manual-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 34.0 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on the crown. Stainle...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Steel, Silver

Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare Original Charcoal Dial from, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 14Kt Solid Gold Bracelet Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 15mm MOVEMENT /...
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1960s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Precision 9kt. gold men's manual winding wristwatch with Dennison case
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Precision 9kt. yellow gold men's manual winding wristwatch with Dennison case. Made in Switzerland, 1957 The case was made in England, Birmingham, 1957 by Denisson watch case c...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch 16233
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch 16233. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36.0 mm in diameter. Rolex logo o...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Steel, Yellow Gold

Rolex 18Kt. Solid Rose Gold with Original Cord Band and Hardware circa 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolexl Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4554 METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 17mm ...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Rolex Datejust 36mm Blue Dial Smooth Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16200 Box Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust 36mm Blue Dial Smooth Bezel Steel Mens Watch 16200 Box Papers. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement with quickset date function. Stainless ...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Ladies TT Oyster Perpetual MOP Diamond Dial Fluted Bezel Jubilee Watch
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial (This dial is not orig...
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1970s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Lavender Dial Circa 1970's
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 39mm X...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Date Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 16610 Box Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Date Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 16610 Box Papers. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 40.0 mm in diameter. Rolex ...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Anniversary Diamond Dial Mens Watch 16234
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Steel White Gold Anniversary Diamond Dial Mens Watch 16234. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 36.0 mm in di...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

White Gold, Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 79160 Stainless Steel Women's Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Satin steel with polished accents give this Rolex versatile appeal. Sturdy and perfect for everyday wear, this women's Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Wrist Watch has an automatic ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust President Diamond Dial Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 69178 Box Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust President Diamond Dial Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 69178 Box Papers. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. 18k yellow gold oyster case 26.0 mm...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Ladies TT Oyster Perpetual MOP Rainbow Diamond Dial Emerald Diamond Bezel
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Oyster Perpetual Gender : Ladies Metals : 14K Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel Case Size : 24 mm Dial : Custom Synthetic MOP Rainbow Emerald...
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1970s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel and Gold Oyster Perpetual with Original Dial Rare Model circa, 1950s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6564 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / 14Kt. Gold Bezel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE:...
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1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer Rose Gold & Steel Men's Watch
Located in New York, NY
Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer Rose Gold & Steel Men's Watch
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Rolex Explorer II 40mm Polar White Dial Steel Mens Watch 16570 Box Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II 40mm Polar White Dial Steel Mens Watch 16570 Box Papers. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 40.0 mm in diameter....
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch 16233
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust 36 Steel Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch 16233. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 36 mm in diameter. Rolex logo...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Precision Wristwatch Ref 6466
Located in Stamford, CT
Rolex 1950’s midsize steel 6466 Oysterdate precision. Riveted stretch Rolex Oyster band from the mid 1950’s, buckle from the 1960's. Natural patin...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Steel

Fine & Rare Rolex Royal Art-Deco c1939 S/Steel Manual 15 Jewels 30mm Mens' Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This fine & rare Art-Deco Rolex Royal S/Steel wristwatch, dating back to circa 1939, featuring: 30mm S/Steel Case, 35mm including the original signed s...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex 14K Gold Tank Watch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Rolex 1980's Circa 14KT Gold ladies Watch – a vintage marvel with a distinctive 11 x 25mm rectangle-shaped case. This elegant timepiece features a gold dial adorned w...
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1980s Swiss Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Air King Salmon Dial Smooth Bezel Steel Mens Watch 14000
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Air King Salmon Dial Smooth Bezel Steel Mens Watch 14000. Automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 34 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on the crown. Stainless steel smoo...
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 116613 Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Steel Yellow Gold Blue Dial Mens Watch 116613 Box Card. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold case 40...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Milgauss 40mm Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116400GV
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. The original box and papers are included. * Free Shipping within the USA * Five-year Rolex warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Date with Factory Original Light Champagne Dial, 1960s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

NEW Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm Custom Turquoise Tiffany Dial Watch 126000
Located in New York, NY
New. Aftermarket Custom Tiffany Dial. Box and papers included.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16233 Black Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16233 Serial: E396*** Year: 1990 Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold ...
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1990s Jewelry & Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Tiffany Blue Dial circa, 1960's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Rose Gold Datejust Pink MOP Rainbow Dial Ruby / Diamond Bezel Watch
Located in San Pedro, CA
Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust (Non-Quickset Model) Gender : Ladies Metals : Rose Gold/Stainless Steel Case Size : 26 mm Dial : Custom Pink Mother of Pearl Rainbow Dial (This di...
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1970s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Black Dial Ceramic Bezel Steel Mens Watch 126610 Box Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Submariner Black Dial Ceramic Bezel Steel Mens Watch 126610 Box Card. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 41 mm in diameter. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 31 Midsize Steel Rose Gold White Dial Ladies Watch 278271
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust 31 Midsize Steel Rose Gold White Dial Ladies Watch 278271. Officially certified chronometer self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 31 mm in diameter. Rolex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 Steel 18K White Gold White Dial Men Automatic Watch 126334
Located in New York, NY
New watch. 2023 card. Comes with the original box and papers. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 126334 Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Style: Luxury Vintage: No Coun...
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2010s Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Rose Gold Sundust Index Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126331
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. 2022 card. Comes with the original box and papers. General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust 126331 Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Style: Luxury Vintage: No Country...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Pink Dial and Diamond Markers circa 1970's
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...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air-King with Custom Made Purple Dial Dial circa 3520 MAYBE??
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King / Reference 5500/1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Diameter 34mm...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Made Deep Blue Dial circa 1960's
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 42mm x...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1940s Rolex Unisex Square Manual Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
This is a 1940s 18ct rose gold unisex Rolex watch. The dial is a cream colour with gold hands and gold hour indices. The strap is brown leather strap with a gold buckle. The watch fe...
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1940s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Black Index Dial Mens Watch Jubilee Band 126300
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 41 Steel Black Index Dial Mens Watch Jubilee Band 126300 This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and does not have any visible scratches or blemishes. ...
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2010s Swiss Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Nickel Prince Drs. Watch 1930s with Silver Dial by Stern Freres
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince / Drs. Model METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Width 25mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Two Tone Silver with Arabic Luminous Numbers Dial by Patek Philippe...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Rare Rolex Daytona Citrus Lemon Dial 116520
Located in London, GB
A rare Daytona in Oystersteel from Rolex, featuring a Citrus Lemon dial. With a tachymetric scale, three counters and pushers; the Daytona was designed to be the ultimate timing tool...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Diamond Rings, Luxury Watches and Other Antique and Vintage Fine Jewelry and Estate Jewelry on 1stDibs

Our love for diamond rings, luxury watches and other antique and vintage fine jewelry and estate jewelry goes back thousands of years.

Jewelry has long been a symbol of spiritual strength, wealth or power and, of course, a means of personal expression. While materials and processes employed by the world’s most popular jewelry housesTiffany & Co., Cartier, BVLGARI and others — have evolved over time, humans still gravitate toward many of the same accessories that our ancestors wore.

Ancient Egyptians were often hard at work designing jewelry and adorning themselves with an array of necklaces, rings and other items, and nearly every Egyptian, rich or poor, was buried with some kind of jewelry. When King Tut’s burial chamber was excavated, it revealed a sense of style that inspired Art Deco jewelry designs.

Brooches and pins remain essentials in our jewelry boxes, although we no longer require them to fasten our garments, as was once their primary use. Rings, which have always been signifiers of eternity, still serve as romantic gifts and tokens of affection. Engagement rings are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment — and as it can be difficult to choose the right one, explore our buying guides for a close look at antique engagement ringsArt Deco engagement rings and vintage engagement rings. [Fun fact: It wasn’t until the 14th century that we learned how to effectively cut diamonds, a critical step in revealing the stone’s brilliance.]

Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C. We’ve even created our own new, sacred symbols — the Cartier Love bracelet, for example, with its distinctive locking mechanism, is an understated and modernist symbol of love’s promise (with its own captivating history to boot). And, crafted by French jeweler Jacques Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra necklace channels luck for the wearer with its universally adored design, which is informed by four-leaf clovers, a plant synonymous with good fortune.

Whether it’s our sentimental charm jewelry, costume jewelry, chunky retro bracelets or minimalist earrings created by the likes of contemporary designers WHITE/SPACE and Agmes, luxurious jewels can elevate any outfit, regardless of your personal style.

Find a wide-ranging collection of authentic antique, new and vintage jewelry today on 1stDibs.

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