Rolex Stainless Steel with Rare Original Dial and Bracelet from 1953
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6298 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Diamet...
Rolex Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual with Rare Original Black Dial from 1953
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6334 METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 34...
Rolex Steel and 14Kt. Oyster Perpetual Date from 1953 or 54
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Date / Reference 6532 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and 14Kt Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 / 54 DIMENSIONS / SI...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Early Datejust Perpetual Wind Watch, 1953
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 6105 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt.
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust circa 1953-54 with Original Solid Gold Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 6305 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel / 14Kt.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Restored and Patinated Dial 1953
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6085 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Diamet...
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Two Tone with Factory Original Dial From 1953
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6105 METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone Stainless Steel & Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Leng...
Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6084 Stainless Steel Wristwatch c. 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The company moved to Geneva in 1919 and continued to push boundaries, introducing milestones such as the first waterproof wristwatch (the Oyster) in 1926, the first automatically cha...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6085 Watch, 1953
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1953 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual VERY EARLY Ref. 6085 Two Tone 14k Rose Gold Machined Bezel and Stainless Steel Case watch with White Dial with Applied Rose Color Arabic 3, 6, and...
Rolex Stainless Steel and 14 Karat Gold Oyster Perpetual Ref 6085, circa 1953
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel and 14K yellow gold Oyster Perpetual ref 6085, serial #855,xxx circa 1953.
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
1953 Rolex Bubbleback Gold Steel Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in South Pasadena, CA
1953 Rolex Bubbleback 14K bezel Gold Stainless Steel Watch Ref. 6105 Vintage Rolex Bubbleback with a 14k yellow gold bezel and stainless steel case, ref: 6105 The watch case is att...
Gold, Steel
Rolex Precision Vintage Steel California Dial Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1953 Rolex Precision Reference 6426 Wrist Watch, 35 M.M.
Steel
Rolex Date Model Wristwatch with Custom Color Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1953 Rolex date, Reference 1501, 34 MM stainless Steel 3 piece Case with Oyster back and engine turned Bezel.
Stainless Steel
ROLEX 18kt Gold "BOMBAY", Ref. 6090 Circa 1953
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
ROLEX. AN 18kt GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH CENTRE SECONDS AND HONEYCOMB TEXTURED DIAL SIGNED ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL, "BOMBAY", CASE NO.945674, REF. 6090, CIRCA 1953 Cal. 645 n...
18k Gold
Rolex Steel and White Gold Datejust with Rare Dial from 1953
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Early Datejust / 6305 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 44mm X 37mm MOVEM...
ROLEX 1953 White "Polar" Dial Rolex "Everest" Explorer ref #6298
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This a similar model to the one Sir Edmund Hillary wore during his historic ascent of Mount Everest. However, this version is quite rare, offering a white "Polar" dial, which is a st...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel and Gold Precision With Patinated Original Dial from 1953
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oversized Round / Reference 4517 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel & Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 42mm Length X ...
Gold, Stainless Steel
Honeycomb Dial Explorer circa 1953
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A Stainless Steel Honey Comb Dial 1950's Explorer by Rolex - 1st Explorer with Honey Comb Dial, Extremely Rare & Fine, circa 1953
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Factory Original Patinated Dial 1953
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6085 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Diamet...
Rolex Rare Men's Midsize Oyster 6244 Manual Hand-Wind circa 1953 Swiss LV570
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, rare midsize Rolex Oyster 6244 manual hand-wind, c.1953. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker.
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Wristwatch Ref 1007 1953
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
1953 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, Ref. 1007 in a 3 piece stainless steel waterproof case with an engine turned bezel. 26 Jewel automatic, self winding caliber 1570 Movement.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1024
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1953 Rolex Reference 1024, 34 MM Gold Shell with stainless steel back waterproof case.
Gold-filled
Rolex Vintage Precision Steel Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1953 Rolex Reference 6420 Wrist Watch, 34 mm Stainless Steel 2 piece Oyster case.
Steel
Rolex 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Art Deco Watch circa 1953
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 9168 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm "Lug Tip to Lug ...
14k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Early and Rare Datejust "Big Bubble" from 1953
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Early Datejust / Reference 6305 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel and White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate Red and Black Date and Bracelet, from 1953
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Date / Reference 6294 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm x 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBE...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Perpetual Original Dial Bubble Back Watch, 1953 / 1954
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Ref. 6084 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: 39mm X 33mm CIRCA: 1953 / 54 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Pe...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Ladies "Bubble Back" with Custom Mother of Pearl Dial 1953
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Bubble Back / Reference 6006 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Diameter 29...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Perpetual Wind Watch, circa 1953
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a early and unique Rolex Datejust dates from 1953 or 54. It has an engine turned solid gold bezel and an original two tone bracelet.
Genuine Rolex 6410 Watch. Ladies ROLEX Oyster Precision Automatic Wristwatch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Ladies Automatic Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1953 25mm Rolex Automatic Movement Ref. 6410.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Dato-Compax Wristwatch Ref 6036 circa 1953
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a great example of a stainless steel Rolex Jean Claude Killy Dato-Compax wristwatch from the 1950s. This is one of the most complicated watches made by Rolex. It has a triple...
Stainless Steel
1953 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel 6150 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
The movement is an A296 and the inner caseback reads “IV 1953” indicating it’s age of manufacture and which quarter in that year – a common dating technique of Rolex in the 1950s.
Stainless Steel
1953 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel 6150 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
The movement is an A296 and the inner caseback reads “IV 1953” indicating it’s age of manufacture and which quarter in that year – a common dating technique of Rolex in the 1950s.
Stainless Steel
1953 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel 6150 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
The movement is an A296 and the inner caseback reads “IV 1953” indicating it’s age of manufacture and which quarter in that year – a common dating technique of Rolex in the 1950s.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1953
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 6084, circa 1953. 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel, acrylic crystal and original patinaed dial with applied indexes and da...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 6284 Stainless Steel Watch, 1953
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1953 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Semi-Bubbleback Ref. 6284 Stainless Steel watch with Silver Star Dial with Applied Steel Arabic 3, 6, 9, and 12 with Star Markers. 34mm x 39mm lug...
Rolex Yellow Gold Bombe Wristwatch Ref 6292 circa 1953
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14K Yellow Gold Bombe ref 6292 serial# 948,xxx circa 1953. 34 x 40mm bombe style case with bowed lugs, smooth bezel and acrylic crystal.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Bombe Wristwatch Ref 6292 circa 1953
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14K Yellow Gold Bombe ref 6292 serial number 948,xxx circa 1953. 34 x 40mm bombe style case with bowed lugs, smooth bezel and acrylic crystal.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Lady's Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch circa 1953
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex lady's 18k rose gold Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 6505, circa 1953. 27mm diameter case with acrylic crystal and very pleasing original waffle dial with pink applied indexe...
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Sold
H 1.74 in W 1.42 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust 36 Oyster Perpetual 1601 Gold Sunburst Dial 18k Gold Steel 16013
By Rolex
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
The first Oyster Perpetual Datejust watch was released in 1945, with an automatic date change. In 1953, Rolex Oyster Perpetuals were on the Everest Expedition with Sir Edmund Hillary...
18k Gold, Steel
Rolex 14K YG Bombe" model circa 1953
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14K YG Bombe" model circa 1953 with magnicent original "Patina'd dial.
Rolex Stainless Steel Tropical Dial Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
In the 1950’s, there was a determination to conquer every part our planet, be it the top of a mountain or the depths of the sea. In 1953, an expedition led by Edmund Hilary and John ...
Stainless Steel
ROLEX S Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6500 circa 1953
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual scarce early Ref. 6500, serial 919,XXX, circa 1953. 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel and original patinaed dial with raised tapered indexes...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 6085 circa 1953
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual, Ref. 6085, serial number 963,XXX, circa 1953. 34mm case with engine-turned bezel.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Over size Oyster Perpetual .Reference 6298.Circa :1953
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Oversized "Reference Number 6298 . 36.5 mm case .Original Dial with Steel markers .Precludes the Explorer models . Good Condition .Crocodile Band .S...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Pre-Explorer Wristwatch Ref 6298 circa 1953
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel pre-Explorer Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, Ref. 6298, serial number 92,XXX, circa 1953. 36mm so-called "big bubbleback" case, the precursor to the Explorer model.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Tropical Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1016
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
In the 1950’s, there was a determination to conquer every part our planet, be it the top of a mountain or the depths of the sea. In 1953, an expedition led by Edmund Hilary and John ...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1.66 in W 1.34 in Dm 1.34 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 Gold Sunburst Dial Solid Gold 14k Gold, 1973
By Rolex
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
The first Oyster Perpetual Datejust watch was released in 1945, with an automatic date change. In 1953, Rolex Oyster Perpetuals were on the Everest Expedition with Sir Edmund Hillary...
14k Gold
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 6085 14 Karat YG & SS Watch, 1953
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1953 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Two Tone 14k Yellow Gold Machined Bezel and Stainless Steel watch with Black Dial with Applied Gold Beveled Elongated Pointed Stick/Bar/Baton Mark...
Rolex SS Big Bubbleback pre Explorer ref 6098 circa 1953
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Big Bubbleback pre Explorer ref 6098 circa 1953. 36mm diameter heavy and thick Oyster case.
Stainless Steel
Rolex SS Turnograph ref 6202 serial# 950, xxx circa 1953
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Turnograph ref 6202 serial# 950,xxx circa 1953.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1953
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Oyster Pepetual from 1953, reference 6084.
9 Carat Gold Tudor Watch with 15 Ruby Tudor Movement and Dennison Case, 1953
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold Tudor Watch with 15 Ruby Tudor Movement and Dennison Case, 1953 Nice authentic vintage watch on new leather strap.
9k Gold
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
It was born in the shadow of the 1953 Everest expedition, where Rolex’s earlier Oyster Perpetual prototypes accompanied Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay to the summit.
Stainless Steel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rolex 1953 dress model steel and gold filled watch, 35.5mm 892684 4325
Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Datejust Wristwatch circa 1953
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel and 14k rose gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 6105, serial number 799,XXX, circa 1953.
Stainless Steel, Rose Gold
18 Kt Rainer Brand Triple Date Moonphase Chronograph Wrist Watch, Collectors
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Rainer Brand Triple Date Moonphase Chronograph Wrist Watch, Brand New In Box With all Warranty Papers, Rare Collectors Watch Case : 18 Kt Solid Gold, Diameter 39.5 mm Strap :...
18k Gold
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 X 9 M.M. 2 Piece Platinum Case set with European cut Diamonds totaling 1 Carat, the case sides and back are fu...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Tank Solo XL Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, Black Leather Strap
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Elevate your wrist with timeless sophistication in this Cartier Tank Solo XL Automatic, a contemporary reinterpretation of Cartier’s iconic Tank design. Crafted in polished stainless...
Stainless Steel
Omega 14Kt Solid Gold Watch Mid Century Watch with Original Waffle Dial
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Reference 6550 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 32mm M...
14k Gold
Rolex Steel Datejust with Rare "Pie Pan" Factory Original Dial circa, 1970's
By Rolex
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 42...
Stainless Steel
$4,500
H 1.38 in W 1.66 in
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Original Dial with Gilt Markers 1970s
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 40mm x Diame...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual with Machined Bezel, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Reference 1007 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Diameter 34 mm M...
Omega Choreograph Vintage 18k gold wrist watch cal.33.3 1950
By Omega
Located in Berlin, BE
Handaufzugs omega uhr in 18k gelbgold mit lederband und orginaler omega dornschließe cal.33,3 plexiglas uhr weisst leichte gebrauchspuren
18k Gold
$7,750
H 0.19 in W 1.26 in
Ultra-Thin Classic Gold Audemars-Piguet Mens Watch with Brown Crocodile Strap
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This handsome, vintage 18K yellow gold Audemars-Piguet wristwatch is positively elegant. Crafted during the mid-20th Century, this iteration is among the very thinnest produced durin...
Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Pink Dial 1970's
By Rolex
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 42mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Quickset Datejust with Exceptional Original Silver Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Datejust / Reference 16014 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 4...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel O.P Date With Custom Made M.O.P Dial and Diamond Bezel circa 1970's
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 Ladies Art Deco Rare 14Kt Two-Tone Gold Bracelet Watch, circa 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 3285 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Two-Tone Yellow & Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 25mm Len...
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Unique Red Dial circa, 1970's
By Rolex
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 40mm "Lug Tip to ...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Riviera Paris Vintage Yellow Gold Ladies Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Riviera Paris Wrist Watch, 23 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, Sapphire crown, 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement, White dial with Black Roman numerals. ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Two Tone Zephyr with Original Bracelet from 1968
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Zephyr / Reference 1038 / 1008 METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone 14Kt. & Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1968 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: ...
Gold, Stainless Steel
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.