Rolex Submariner Glossy Gilt Explorer Dial 5513 Steel Automatic Watch, 1964
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 5513 Year: 1964 Serial number: 11xxxxx Reference: C03610 Many have seen Rolex signature design the 3,6,9 known to be the explorer dial as it is frequentl...
Steel, Stainless Steel
1962 Rolex Explorer Ref. 5501 Vintage Mens Watch - Stainless Steel & 14K 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...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable
W 0.79 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in L 7.49 in
Rolex Explorer 1016 Tropical Gilt Chapter Ring Dial Automatic Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer 1016 Tropical Gilt Chapter Ring Dial Automatic Mens Watch 36MM
Unavailable
W 0.79 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in L 7.49 in
Rolex Explorer 1016 Tropical Gilt Dial Automatic Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer 1016 Tropical Gilt Dial Automatic Mens Watch 36MM
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Automatic Chronometer Wristwatch Ref 5504
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Model Explorer Ref. 5504 Case screwed case, steel, acrylic glass, screw-down crown, 36mm Movement caliber Rolex 1530, automatic, chronometer Dial original Tritium.dial a...
Unavailable
W 0.79 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in L 8 in
Rolex Explorer 1016 Vintage Matte Mark1 Dial Automatic Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer 1016 Vintage Matte Mark1 Dial Automatic Mens Watch 36MM
Vintage Rolex Explorer Men's Steel Watch 1016
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Explorer Men's Steel Watch 1016 - Automatic winding. Stainless steel case (35 mm ). Black dial with Arabic numerals and luminous markers. Stainless steel Jubilee bracel...
ROLEX Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch circa 1963
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Rolex Explorer 1, Ref. 1016, with hack feature, cal. 1570 movement. Original dial and hands in excellent condition with a tiny bit of wear on the sweep seconds hand. Case is all orig...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Gilt Dial Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A beautiful all-around example of a 1016 Explorer with an early gilt dial. This combination was produced in limited numbers and offers a legitimate vintage aesthetic at a far lower p...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1967
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, Ref. 1016, circa 1967, with beautiful case condition and a gorgeous patina on the dial. This watch comes "fully loaded" with the original ...
Stainless Steel
Pre-Owned C/1967 Rolex Gilt Dial Explorer Ref. #1016
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The history of this watch offers a unique opportunity for the Explorer collector. It was acquired from a US soldier who served in Vietnam. Look closely to notice the matte finish of ...
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer with Custom Made Replacement Dial from 1968
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Ref. 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1968 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 39mm x 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual Windi...
Stainless Steel
1962 Rolex Explorer Ref. 5501 Vintage Mens Watch - Stainless Steel & 14K 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...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
1963 Rolex Explorer Ref 5500-1002, Cal 1530 Automatic S/Steel Mens' Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine, Very Rare & Highly Collectable Rolex Explorer ref 5500 is a timeless luxury, dating from circa 1963 The Rolex reference 5500 has been long admired for its functionality, des...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch, Ref. 1016,. Complete with box, papers, booklets, and tags. circa 1968.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch with Gilt Dial Ref 1016
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a great example of a stainless steel Rolex Explorer wristwatch from the 1960s. The watch has a beautiful shinny gilt dial in excellent condition.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer I c.1966
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer 1 ref# 1016 34mm diameter Oyster case with screw down crown and screw on back, serial# 350,xxx circa 1966. With glossy black original gilt print dial ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer I Stainless Steel 1016 Vintage
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Ref: W6178 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer I Model Ref: 1016 Age: 1960's Gender: Mens Complete With: Box & Valuation for Insurance Dial: Black Arabic Glass: Plexiglass Movemen...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer I Stainless Steel 1016 Vintage
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Ref: W6178 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer I Model Ref: 1016 Age: 1960's Gender: Mens Complete With: Box & Valuation for Insurance Dial: Black Arabic Glass: Plexiglass Movemen...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer 1016, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer Reference #: 1016. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 0 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016
By Rolex
Located in Boston, MA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, automatic movement, 36mm. Ref. 1016 with stainless steel case, domed bezel and Oyster bracelet, black matte dial with Arabic numerals, acry...
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Explorer 1 ref 1016, 2.95 million serial # circa 1971. 36mm diameter case with smooth bezel, acrylic crystal, calibre 1570 self winding movement with sweep seconds and hack ...
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Stainless Steel Explorer Ref 1016 circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer Ref 1016, serial 1.75million, circa 1968. Beautiful condition original matte black dial with ivory-colored luminous indexes and matching hands. Calibre...
Stainless Steel
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Glossy Gilt Explorer Introduced in 1960 and in production until 1989, the Rolex Explorer 1016 is one of the longest-running references in the brand’s history.
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Steel Explorer 1 ref. 1016 circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Explorer 1 "Tiffany & Co." Dial ref. 1016 circa 1966. 1.37M serial 36mm diameter case with smooth bezel and original matte black dial with original luminous indexes and hand...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 1966
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, Ref. 1016, 1966. This has a rare gilt dial, which features a plastic crystal and a waterproof crown, stainless steel riveted oyster band. ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 Wristwatch Ref 1016
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 Wristwatch ref 1016 serial #1.2 million circa 1965. 36mm diameter case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal. Featuring beautiful condition original ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 Wristwatch Ref 1016
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 Wristwatch, ref 1016 serial # 2.1 million circa 1969. Great condition example with 36mm diameter Oyster case and acrylic crystal. Beautiful original ...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Explorer Reference 5500 Stainless Steel Watch, 1967
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1967 Vintage Rolex Explorer Reference 5500. Original, but restored dial with luminous, markers. Mercedes-Rolex hands. Comes equipped with an original, Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Br...
Vintage Rolex Explorer Reference 5500 Stainless Steel Watch, 1967
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1967 Vintage Rolex Explorer Reference 5500. Original, but restored dial with luminous, markers. Mercedes-Rolex hands. Comes equipped with an original, Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Br...
Vintage Rolex Explorer Reference 1016 Stainless Steel Watch, 1964
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1964 Vintage Rolex Explorer Highly Collectible and Desirable Early (2nd Year) Ref. 1016 Stainless Steel watch with Original Gilt And Underlined Patina Black Dial with Luminous Arabic...
Rolex Stainless Steel Tropical Dial Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Model: Explorer Reference: 1016 Circa: 1966 Cal. 1560 automatic jewelled movement, tropical brown dial, luminous baton numerals and Arabic 3,6, and 9 and triangle at 12, lum...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial ref. 1016 c. 1959
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Explorer 1 ref. 1016 c. with original gilt dial turned deep mahogany brown with patinaed luminous indexes and hands, underline dial signed swiss with complete set box and paper...
Stainless Steel
Rolex SS Explorer ref 5500 "Super Precision" circa 1962
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Explorer ref 5500 "Super Precision" circa 1962. Magnificent correct and original glossy black dial with gilt printing signed Swiss, and nicely patina'd luminous indexes and ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex SS Explorer ref 5500 "Super Precision" circa 1962.
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Explorer ref 5500 "Super Precision" circa 1962. Magnificent correct
and original glossy black dial with gilt printing and nicely patina'd
luminous indexes and ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, Ref. 1016, serial number 1.4 million, circa 1966. 36mm case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal. With beautiful original matte black dial...
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, Ref 1016, serial 1.73 million, circa 1968. Beautiful condition original matte black dial with ivory-colored luminous indexes and matching h...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1969
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, Ref 1016, serial number 2.1 million, circa 1969. 36mm diameter case with smooth bezel and very pleasing original matte black dial with pati...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1969
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, Ref. 1016, serial number 2 million, circa 1969. 36mm case with smooth bezel and beautiful original matte black dial with warmly patinaed lu...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1964
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, Ref. 1016, serial number 1.0 million, circa 1964. 36mm case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal. Beautiful original tropical gilt dial si...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Tropical Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1016
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex. A Stainless Steel Wristwatch Model: Explorer Reference: 1016 Circa: 1966 Cal. 1560 automatic jewelled movement, tropical brown dial, luminous baton numerals and Ar...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer 1 ref# 1016 with gorgeous original chocolate dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Explorer 1 ref 1016 with gorgeous original chocolate brown tropical dial. Words and pictures cannot adequately describe the beauty of this model! A true historical collectib...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 Wristwatch ref 1016 circa 1969
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 Wristwatch ref 1016 serial number 2.5 million circa 1969. 36mm diameter case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal. Original matte black dial with iv...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Explorer 1 ref 1016 serial# 2.1 million circa 1969
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Explorer 1 ref 1016 serial# 2.1 million circa 1969. 36mm diameter case with smooth bezel, gret condition original matte black dial with ivory colored luminous indexes and ma...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Gilt Dial Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, Ref. 1016, serial number 1.6 million, circa 1966. 36mm diameter case with acrylic crystal and original gilt dial with patinaed luminous ind...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch with Tropical Dial Ref 1016 circa 1963
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch with underline tropical dial. Chronometer movement. Ref. 1016, serial number 9017XX, circa 1963, 35 mm case diameter.
Stainless Steel
Sold
W 1.42 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch with Gilt Dial Ref 1016 circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, Ref. 1016, serial number 1.4 million, circa 1966. 36mm diameter case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal. With magnificent original gilt ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch with Hack Feature Ref 1016 circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, Ref. 1016, 36mm case with smooth bezel serial number 1.3 million, circa 1966. Beautiful condition original matte black dial with beautifull...
Stainless Steel
Sold
W 1.42 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Gilt Tropical Dial Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, Ref. 1016, serial 1.6 million, circa 1967, with gilt tropical dial that has turned a deep chocolate brown. 36mm case with screw down crown ...
Stainless Steel
Sold
W 1.42 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 with Gilt Dial circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, Ref. 1016, serial number 1.3 million, circa 1966. 36mm case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal. Beautiful original gilt "SWISS T<25" dia...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 0 5513 Men Stainless Steel Gilt Explorer "Kissing L" Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: COM002874 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Submariner Model Variant: 0 Model Number: 5513 Age: 1963 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box Dial: Black Quarter Arabic Glass:...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Explorer 1 Wristwatch Ref 1016
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 Wristwatch ref 1016, serial # 867,xxx circa 1962. 36mm diameter Oyster case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal. Glossy black gilt print dial with ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 Wristwatch Ref 1016
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer l Wristwatch, ref 1016 serial #2.1 million circa 1969. 36mm diameter Oyster case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal. Matte black dial with ivory ton...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1967
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 Wristwatch Ref 1016 serial #1.7 million circa 1967. 36mm diameter case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal. Classic black dial with patina'd 3-6-9 ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref 1500 Mens 34mm 1960s Vintage Automatic RA766B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1500 Date automatic, c.1961, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous, unrestored Rolex signed ...
Stainless Steel
Longines Présence Heritage 34MM l4.767.8 White Dial 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Longines
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Longines Gender: Men's Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 8.75 mm Diameter: 34.00 mm Weight: 43.64 grams Men's 18K yellow gold, LONGINES Swiss made wristwatch. The meta...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermès 1960s Sac Kelly 32 Bandouliere Black Box Leather Hand Bag strap Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly bag, size 32, in black box leather and gold-tone hardware. The interior is lined in black leather with two slip pockets and one large slip pocket (not zippered). It incl...
rare CONCORD Limited Edition Guan Yu 18k white gold diamond ruby watch
By Concord Watch
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CONCORD Limited Edition Guan Yu 18k white gold diamond ruby watch Reference: CAWG/A00313 Brand: Concord Model: Limited Edition Guan Yu 18K White Gold Diamond Ruby Watch Material...
Patek Philippe 3322 Ladies Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Patek Philippe Reference 3322 Wrist Watch. 16 x 20 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case with hand Texturing, 20 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind Nickle lever movement, Patek Ph...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
Unavailable|$7,950
Cartier Roadster Stainless Steel Blue Dial Automatic Watch W62048V3 2510
By Cartier
Located in Baltimore, MD
Cartier Roadster Stainless Steel Blue Dial Automatic Watch W62048V3 2510 Model: W62048V3 2510 Serial: 59750*** Case: 43 x 38mm, steel Dial: Blue sunray Case: 43 x 38mm Movement: Aut...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust With Rare Blue Vignette Dial circa 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm "Lug Tip to Lu...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Watch. ROLEX Oyster Royal 3121 SS and 9k Bezel. 29mm
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rolex Oyster Royal 3121 9k Yellow Gold Bezel and Stainless Steel Case. Manual Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1943 Beautiful Watch. New Genuine Leather band. 29mm round case ...
9k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual Very Rare Deepsea From 1954 / 55 Original Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6332 METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1954 / 55 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diamet...
Gold
1999 26mm Rolex Presidential 18K Gold with Champagne Dial and Fluted Bezel.
By Rolex
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
SN# U80**** Year: 1999. Brand: Rolex. Crystal: Sapphire. Gender: Women's. Bezel: Fluted Bezel. Dial Color: Champagne. Case Dimensions: 26mm. Condition: Mint Condition. Metal Type: 1...
18k Gold
$5,736
Size: FR 38 - IT 42 - UK 10 - US 6
Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana; black silk spandex figure hugging evening dress. - Lambskin leather grommet trim - Open on both sides with lace up fastenings - Invisible side zip closure ...
GIA Certified 1.39 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Intense Yellowish Green Diamond Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified 1.39 carat radiant cut fancy intense yellowish green diamond ring. Adorned with 4 marquise and 8 pear cut diamonds, weighing 2.8 cttw. Bezel set center stone with 26 ro...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$877Sale Price|35% Off
Size: 7.5
Gucci Suede Black and Gold Ad Runway Platform Heel, Fall Winter 2007 Sz 7.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Platform Heels Rare Fall Winter 2007 Worn One Time Minor Wear to Sole Only * Stunning Suede Platforms * Black Suede * Gold Wire Threading * Size: 7.5 * Knot Detail at Toe * Le...
GIA Certified 5.72 G VVS1 3EX None Diamond
Located in kOWLOON, HK
Round 5.72ct Ideal Cut Round Diamond - GIA Certified Discover near top clarity and color with this exceptional 5.72-carat round-cut diamond, a true symbol of purity and perfection. ...
Diamond
Chanel Canvas Tennis Racquet Cover White Nylon Sport Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Canvas Tennis Racquet Cover White Nylon Bag Black rubber zipper accents White nylon microfiber Rubber CC Logo Adjustable Chanel Logo strap Main pocket to hold raquet Additio...
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.
Find vintage Rolex watches, bracelets and more on 1stDibs.
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.