Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. #2604 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Ladies Rolex Precision 18K Ref. # 2604, 1950's Champagne Dial, Cal. # 1400 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to be...
18k Gold
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H 0.58 in W 0.58 in Dm 0.58 in L 0.26 in
Vintage 1950s Ladies Rolex 14k Gold Watch Ring - Switzerland
By Rolex
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a very rare watch ring made by Rolex in the 1950s. It is a size 6.5 BUT the band is sizeable. The band is 14k White and Yellow Gold and is geniously put together to make it...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Rolex Ladies Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Covered Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950's ladies Rolex covered watch with bright red genuine rubies and sparkly full cut diamonds in 18k rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex 1950s Ladies Gold Wrist Watch with Honeycomb Star Dial and Original Box
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa early 1950s Rolex Reference 4810 Ladies Wrist Watch, 15 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case, 17 Jewel mechanical, manual wind movement, Original mint condition White Honeycomb Di...
18k Gold
Rolex Ladies Vintage Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Ladies vintage Rolex yellow gold wristwatch, circa 1950s.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine 14k Rolex Watch. 14k WG Ladies 9823 Dainty 1950s Ladies Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
14k White Gold Rolex Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1950s Dainty 15mm Case and Stainless Steel Stretch Bracelet.
14k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
14k Rolex Womens Cocktail Watch. 14k gold Manual Windup. 1950s Ladies Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s Band Material: Gold Materials: Gold Power: Mechanical Readout: Analog Rolex Ladies Mechanical Movement Wristwatch.
14k Gold
Rolex Ladies Gold Mid Century Round Watch circa 1950's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century Round / Ladies Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 9Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm "Lug Ti...
Gold
Rolex Precision 18k Gold Watch for Ladies, 1950's
By Rolex
Located in Vannes, FR
ROLEX 18K Gold Watch For Ladies 1950's Mouvement Mecanic Precision Ankel 17 Rubis Original Red Box Garantie 1 years
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch, circa 1950's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex WAtch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 8049 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm "Lug Tip to Lu...
18k Gold
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch circa 1950's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 110 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 23mm MOVEMENT / CA...
18k Gold
Rolex 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Tank Style Watch circa 1950's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 4391 Ladies Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm "...
14k Gold
1950's Rolex Standard Ladies Dress Watch - Solid 10K Gold
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...
10k Gold
Rolex Gold Filled Standard Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1950's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Standard METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" X D...
Gold-filled
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W 0.63 in L 0.99 in
1950's Rolex Ladies Vintage Watch, 18K Gold Rare & Beautiful Asymmetrical Design
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
The Rolex offered here is one of those rare survivors: a ladies’ 18K gold dress watch with a boldly asymmetrical case, a form that captures the exact spirit of 1950's artistic explor...
18k Gold
1950s Rolex 14K Yellow Gold Ladies Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Hicksville, NY
1950s Rolex Wristwatch for Ladies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind Crown on this watch is Omega Brand.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ladies' wristwatch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies platinum Diamond “High Jewelry” manual Wristwatch, 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Inspired by the iconic designs of the art deco period, yet conceived in the 1950s, this exceptional creation represents what would have been among the finest lady’s time pieces of th...
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex 1950s Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Covered Surprise Cuff Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa mid to late 1950s Rolex precision Ladies Cuff Bracelet Watch, a rare and unusual Rolex watch, all in 18k Yellow Gold, the top in the form of a Flower measuring 1 1/4 inches in...
Diamond
Rolex Ladies Vintage Wrist Watch 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet-1950s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Elegant vintage 1950s Rolex ladies wristwatch crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, featuring a refined dress watch design with textured gold link bracelet.
14k Gold
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Rolex Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Wrist watch, 10.5 MM round case with Factory Diamond set end Pieces. 17 Jewel mechanical, manual wind movement.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Ladies Platinum and French Cut Diamonds Bracelet Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Rolex ladies Platinum Wrist Watch, 15 M.M. 2 Piece Rolex signed and numbered case with Diamond set Bezel, 17 Jewel Nickle Lever Mechanical, Manual wind movement, White di...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Rolex White Gold and Diamond Ladies Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Rolex Ladies Wrist Watch, 15 M.M. 14k White Gold 2 piece case with Diamond set Lug tops totaling .20 Carat. 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Rolex Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch, circa 1950s
Located in Hicksville, NY
This elegant and very feminine ladies Rolex watch features a fancy bracelet with a double safety clasp and diamonds at the 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock positions. It measures 6.5 inches ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950's ROLEX Ladies Vintage Watch, White Gold - THE CHAMELEON
By Rolex
Located in New York City, NY
The rare and wonderful ladies wristwatch named the "Chameleon", features a very unusual case with a slot in the back so different color bands could easily be slid on and off and the ...
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Precision Dress Model manual wind wristwatch, c 1950s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A scarce and simple design vintage lady’s Rolex 18K YG dress model circa 1950’s. Featuring a 20mm heavy snap back case with pronounced and angled lugs and featuring a beautiful matt...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Manual Wind Dress Wristwatch 1950s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Rolex manual wind dress model ref# 4307 14K YG circa 1950’s,, Featuring 28 x 36 square case with extended horn lugs, dome glass crystal, and professionally restored matte sil...
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Star Dial Bubbleback Manual Wind Wristwatch, 1950s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Sub-Second Dial at Six O'Clock Yellow Gold Decorated Bezel 18K Yellow Gold Case 23mm in size Features Rolex Manual Wind Movement Acrylic Crystal From 1950's Comes Fitted on A Black...
18k Gold
Rolex Ladies White Gold Diamond Manual Winding Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Boston, MA
Beacon Hill Jewelers Presents: A gorgeous vintage 1950's ladies Rolex wrist watch in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, White Gold
$1,238Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
Piaget Cocktail Watch Diamond & Sapphire Set 2504 Watch
By Piaget
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A ladies Cocktail Watch crafted in white gold by Piaget. Featuring a silver dial with a white gold bezel set with 19 baguette cut sapphires and 19 baguette cut diamonds. Fitted with ...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
$225
H 4.5 in D 2.25 in L 7 in
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Black Satin Egg Shaped Versatile Clutch - Shoulder Bag c 1980s
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Black matte satin egg shaped clutch - shoulder bag c 1980s The elegant black satin evening bag is adorned with a cluster of clear diamante' crystals encrusted in ...
Cartier 18k 750 Yellow Gold and Diamond Compact
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Vintage 18K yellow gold Cartier compact powder box with a woven texture and diamond encrusted thumb-piece. Circa 1950's. The compact is stamped with the maker's mark of 750. Weight: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2007 Ivory Silk Chiffon Full Length Ballgown Dress Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2007 Ivory Silk Chiffon Gathered Full Length Ballgown Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 2007 Style: Ballgown Color(s): Shades of ivory ...
Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cashmere blend mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frames the face beautifull...
Alexander McQueen FW 2002 Black Silk Blouse Top Jacket
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
In the captivating language of Alexander McQueen's FW 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Collection, this jacket or blouse is a poetic embodiment of elegance and drama. Its sleek black Silk...
$8,500
Platinum Diamond Watch
Located in New York, NY
Platinum diamond watch with 4.00 carat on the band
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$1,295
Size: US 4, GB 30, I 38, F 36, D 32
Christian Lacroix Vintage Strapless Floral Print Mini Dress with Raffia, 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage Christian Lacroix strapless mini dress with a floral print and black raffia embroidered lace. Sexy iconic Lacroix! Fully lined with zip closure. The marked size is...
Chanel Vintage F/W 1993 Black Velvet Gold Chain Strap Corset 93A Dress
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Presenting a stunning black velvet Chanel dress designed by Karl Lagerfeld from the Fall/Winter 1993 collection. This elegant piece has a structured boned corset for a flattering fit...
$800Sale Price|44% Off
L 39 in
Valentino Black Silk Chiffon Multi-Layered Cocktail Dress Bodice Cut Outs, 2007
By Valentino
Located in Studio City, CA
2007 Valentino black silk chiffon cocktail dress with multi-layered flared skirt with an opening at the top layer. Bodice constructed from pieces of ruched fabric in a basket weave ...
Givenchy Haute Couture Gown 1995 Spectacular Silk Evening Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Berlin, BE
GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE 1995 gown, numbered archival piece This breathtaking evening gown is a testament to timeless elegance infused with modern sensibility. The dress features a st...
Chanel Gift Box Minaudière Black Plexiglass GHW
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Black Plexiglass Gift Box Minaudière Gold Hardware, 2017. The interior is lined in black leather. Includes authenticity card, and dust bag. This pre-owned Chanel® item has b...
$16,404
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Halter Evening Dress with Draping, FW 1999
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano evening dress, Fall-Winter 1999. This halter-style gown is constructed from a semi-sheer black viscose fabric with a woven metallic scalloped motif th...
Thierry Mugler Cocktail Dress RAFFIA SS 1995 Black Dramatic Scultural
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous dramatic Thierry Mugler Raffia Cocktail dress, Spring Summer Collection 1995 Featured on the legendary Berlin Show in '95 The most amazing sculptural dress, a masterful Thi...
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Ring And Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Very Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Ring AND Pendant. A unique and rare piece by Van Cleef & Arpels. A diamond set heart that measures 9mm x 10.2mm ac...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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A fresh palette of dial colors and technological advances have elevated this classic watch model.
The watch has transformed several times over, but it’s still undeniably a classic.
This is perhaps the least subtle version of the Submariner.
If you think this looks like the Rolex Kermit, you're correct.
This model was designed for lefties.
Learn the devious techniques that counterfeiters use to sell inauthentic pieces at authentic prices. Of course, you don't have to worry about that on 1stDibs, where every seller of Rolex watches is highly vetted.
From understanding the models to choosing among vintage, pre-owned and new watches, here’s our expert advice on finding the best Rolex for you.
As the cache goes on display at London’s Design Museum, we speak to its enigmatic owner about some of his rarest acquisitions.