Vintage 1976 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1002 Blue Sunburst Dial 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Special Dial On A Classic Frame The reference 1002 is the purest distillation of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual. It strips away the date complication and the fluted bezel, leaving onl...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini 5116 18K YG Champagne Bullseye Dial Manual 32mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Study In Gold And Light This example from 1976 is centered around its clean and visually engaging dial.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini 18K YG 3804 Manual Wind Champagne Dial 30mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Gold Minimalist Execution From 1976 The Rolex Cellini 3804 represents a specific era when Rolex leaned into formal design without the constraints of the Oyster case.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini 4132-32 18K Yellow Gold Burlwood Dial Manual 29mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Art Of Rolex, Found In Wood The Cellini collection has always been Rolex’s platform for artistic expression, a space where the constraints of the Oyster case were set aside in f...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1976 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 14K YG Champagne Dial Auto 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
It is the purest version of the Rolex proposition from its era. A Classic And Timeless Configuration This example from 1976 pairs its solid gold case with a clean champagne stick ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini 4127 18K Gold Champagne Dial Manual 24 mm
Located in New York, NY
An approachable, wearable vintage Cellini that makes sense for many collections, whether as an everyday dress piece or an entry into Rolex’s quieter side. Key Specs Reference: 41...
Gold, 18k Gold
Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. 18k YG Rolex CELLINI 4109 Round Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Circa 1976 Rolex 1601 Movement Ref. 4109 Round Cellini Beautiful Watch.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini 4650 Blue Dial Factory Diamond Bezel 18k WG 1976 with 2025 Rolex S
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2134 Brand Rolex Model Cellini Reference 4650 Year 1976 Dial Blue Dial Case 18k White Gold Bracelet 18k White Gold Diameter 27mm x 29mm Length 15.7cm Movement Manual Winding Weig...
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Oyster Perpetual wristwatch Ref 1530, circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
This timepiece has recently been serviced at Rolex and is a rare collectible timepiece.
Stainless Steel
1976 Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold DateJust Model Tiger's Eye 69178
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
1976 Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold DateJust Model 69178 Vintage Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies DateJust with a RARE and original Rolex Tiger Eye's eye dial circa 1976 26mm Dial Aut...
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1976 Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cellini Model 4108
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex Cellini 18k Yellow Gold Model 4108 Serial 4320XXX Manual Wind Chocolate Brown Rolex Strap c.1976 Made in Switzerland To borrow a line from the 2010 David Fincher ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1976 Rolex Cellini 18 Karat Gold Model 4016 Rare Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Additional Information: Maker: Rolex Model: 4016 Year: 1976 Material: 18K Yellow Gold, Original Rolex Burgundy Leather Strap Dial: Original Speckled Blue Movement: Manual Case Measur...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1976 Rolex Double Red SeaDweller 1665 with Original Box, Papers & Service Record
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An amazing package including the original presentation box, warranty paper (sold in Lisbon in 1976) and Rolex service record. This Mark IV ref. #1665 is still offered with the 9315 b...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini Model 4081 18 Karat Yellow Gold 26mm Manual Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Rolex Model: Cellini 4081 Year: 1976 Material: 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Rolex Black Alligator Strap Dial: Blue Vignette Case Measurement: 26mm Movement: Manual Wind Condition...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini Model 4121 18 Karat Yellow Gold Manual Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex Cellini Model 4121 18k Yellow Gold 29mm x 33mm Silver Dial on Leather strap, Manual Movement, Made in Switzerland c.1976 with box and papers Maker: Rolex Model: Cellin...
18k Gold
Vintage 1976 Rolex Cellini Model 4121 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex Cellini Model 4121 18k Yellow Gold 29mm x 33mm Silver Dial on Leather strap, Manual Movement, Made in Switzerland c.1976 with box and papers Maker: Rolex Model: Cellin...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Precision 34.11
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This Rolex Precision 34.11 is just a few seconds out per day- incredible considering it is dated to 1976.
Rolex Steel Oysterdate Black Dial Watch, circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: 39mm X 34mm CIRCA: 1976 / 1977 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual W...
Rolex Cellini 4014 Blue Dial 18k WG 4.2m Serial 1976
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Cellini Ref. 4014, Blue Dial, 18k White Gold, 1976 For someone seeking Rolex beyond the Oyster case, the Cellini line offers a fascinating chapter in the brand’s history — one...
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cellini Watch Model 4016, circa 1976 Rare Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rare Rolex 18 Karat Cellini Watch c.1976 Model # 4016 Composition: 18K Yellow Gold Original Rolex Burgandy Leather Watch Strap Manual Movement Color: Speckled Blue Made in Switzerland
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 1501 Oyster Perpetual Date Stainless 34mm 1976
By Rolex
Located in Dearborn, MI
Rolex 1501 Oyster Perpetual Date Stainless 34mm 1976 Runs Great Keeps Perfect Time All Functions Working 13 Links I Have a Big Wrist and I Would Need to Remove Links Best Pric...
Stainless Steel
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Oyster Bracelet Wristwatch, circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in Princeton, NJ
Model#16234 Serial#4546812 Calibre#3135. Circa 1976.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate Black Dial Watch circa 1976 Anyone Turning 51 or 52 Soon?
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: 39mm X 34mm CIRCA: 1976 / 1977 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual W...
ROLEX 18K Men's Gold Cellini 4084 Hand-Wind, circa 1976 Swiss Luxury LV691BLK
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious elegance, men's midsize 18k white gold Rolex Cellini 4084 hand-wind, c.1976. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker.
Rolex 18k Gold Oyster Lady Datejust 6917 Automatic, c.1976 Swiss Luxury LV878
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning luxury, 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust 6917 automatic, c.1976.
1976 Rolex Datejust 18K Red Jasper Ref. 1601
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
We have here a beautiful example of a Rolex Datejust 1601 in 18K yellow gold. The watch dates back to 1976 and bears an absolute rare and breathtaking dial, the Red Jasper.
Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1976 Rolex Datejust Steel & Yellow Gold 16013 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Vintage * *Complete with: Presenation Pouch & Guarantee dated 1976 *Case Size: 36mm *Strap: Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Jubilee *Age: 1976 *Strap length: Adjustable up to...
Yellow Gold, Steel
1976 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel 6718 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Vintage * *Complete with: Xupes Presentation Pouch dated 1976 *Case Size: 28mm *Strap: Stainless Steel Oyster *Age: 1976 *Strap length: Adjustable up to 16cm.
Stainless Steel
Rolex 18K Rose Gold Day Date President 1976
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K Pink Gold Day Date President ref # 1803 36mm diameter Oyster case, serial # 4.1 million circa 1976 with fluted bezel and original silver satin dial with pink applied indexe...
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1976
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 1976 Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 1005. 18K Yellow Gold Watch case. 34mm wide.
Rolex Ladies Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Self Winding Wristwatch circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lady Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual ref 6718 serial #4.1 million circa 1976.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Gold Submariner ref. 1680 circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K YG Submariner ref # 1680, serial # 4.2 million circa 1976.
ROLEX Yellow Gold Day Date President ref 1803 circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K YG Day Date President ref 1803 serial # 4.2 million circa 1976.
Rolex Stainless Steel Self Winding Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5512 Circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and fine self winding Rolex Submariner 5512 wristwatch. 4 Lines. Good condition.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Sea-Dweller Vintage 16660 Triple Six Patina Dial Automatic Watch, 1976
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Sea-Dweller Vintage 16660 Triple Six Patina Dial Automatic Watch 40mm 1976
ROLEX Gold Day-Date Ref 1803 Circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Offered on fine black matte crocodile strap with plaque Rolex buckle. With original Rolex papers dated 1976.
18k Gold
Rolex White Gold Midsize Datejust Wristwatch circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k white gold midsize Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 6827, serial number 4.0 million, circa 1976. 31mm diameter case with 18k white gold fluted bezel, acrylic crystal, and original...
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Day-Date Wristwatch circa 1976 with Custom-Colored Dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K yellow gold Day-Date wristwatch with custom-colored dial, serial number 4.1 million, circa 1976. 36mm case with fluted bezel and acrylic crystal.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Gold "President" Day Date ref 1803 circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Offered on fine black matte crocodile strap with plaque Rolex buckle. With original Rolex papers dated 1976.
18k Gold
Rolex Steel Airking custom "Buttered Popcorn" Dial circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Oyster Perpetual Airking ref # 5500 serial #: # 4.4 million circa 1976. 34mm diameter case with smooth bezel and custom colored Buttered Popcorn dial with applied silver ind...
Stainless Steel
ROLEX SS Submariner ref 1680 serial # 4.2 million circa 1976.
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Submariner ref 1680 serial # 4.2 million circa 1976.
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Yellow Gold Day Date President ref 1803 circa 1976
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K yellow gold Day Date President ref 1803, serial 4.2million, circa 1976.
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel GMT-Master Automatic Wristwatch Ref. 1675
By Rolex
Located in Bologna, IT
Steel Case Black Mat Dial with Tritium Steel Bracelet Ref. 62510H (end links 555) Automatic Winding Diameter: 40mm Year: 1976 Accompanied by an original box, original Rolex c...
Steel
Rolex Day-Date 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 18038
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Auto w/ sweep seconds, date and spanish day. 36 mm case size. ** Bank wire only at this price.** Ref 18038. Circa 1976 Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Classic Rolex...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Day-Date 36 1803 Unisex Yellow Gold Pie Pan Gloss Blue Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: COM002618 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Day-Date Model Variant: 36 Model Number: 1803 Age: 1976 Gender: Unisex Complete With: Rolex Box Dial: Blue Stella Baton Glass:...
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's with Original Bracelet
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 4217-10 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23mm X Widt...
Gold
Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Rolex Wrist Watch, 31 M.M x 4.5 M.M thick 2 piece 14k Yellow Gold case, 17 jewel, caliber 1600 mechanical, manual wind nickle lever movement. Silver Satin sunburst dial w...
14k Gold, Yellow 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 Vintage Yellow Gold Strap Model Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Rolex Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. 14K 2 piece case, 9 M.M. thick, 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle lever movement, 2 tone Silver Satin Pie pan dial with raised Gold marke...
14k Gold
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Modernist Watch circa 1948 with High Grade Movement
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Moderist / Reference 8143 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold & Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1948 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm "Lug ...
Gold, Platinum
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Factory Original Silvered Dial and Gilt Markers
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
$80,335
H 1.3 in W 1.3 in
Patek Philippe, Elegant & Rare 18k YGold Chronograph "Ref. 130" Wristwatch, 1947
By Patek Philippe
Located in Paris, FR
Patek Philippe’s reference 130 is one of the firm’s best-known vintage chronograph models and chronographs of the 20th. Few Patek Philippe references enjoy such an iconic status amon...
18k Gold
$1,940
H 0.71 in W 0.63 in
Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies Rolex 2653 Vintage Genuine Manual Windup Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1973. 1400 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 2653. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism. Case is Stain...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$3,500
Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 Rare Two Tone Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Rolex Model: Oysterdate Precision Reference Number: 6694 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Manual winding Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case ...
Stainless Steel
Vacheron & Constantin Genève Strap Watch, circa 1940s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Wailea, HI
Vacheron & Constantin Genève Strap Watch, circa 1940s — Men’s Vintage Swiss Dress Watch A beautifully preserved vintage Vacheron & Constantin Genève rectangular strap watch dating to...
18k Gold
Genuine Rolex 6517 Oyster Perpetual Watch. Ladies ROLEX Automatic WG Bezel.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Ladies Automatic Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1960s. 25mm Rolex Automatic Movement Ref. 6517. White Gold Fluted Bezel Beautiful Watch. 25mm case Condition: ...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date With Custom Blue Dial 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 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X D...
Stainless Steel
$9,490
W 1.28 in L 1.72 in
Omega Museum Collection 18k Rose Gold Automatic Men's Watch Ref. 5703.30.01
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
This Omega Museum Collection automatic watch is housed in a sculptural 18k rose gold tonneau case with softly curved sides and a polished finish that emphasizes its elegant, elongate...
18k Gold
Rolex 6694 Oysterdate Precision Blue Sunburst Dial 34mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1964 Rolex Oysterdate Precision reference 6694 manual-wind stainless steel watch featuring a stunning sunburst blue dial with applied silver baton hour markers, date window a...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Date Ref 6624 18k Solid Gold 1960s Midsize 30mm Automatic RA456R
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage luxury, 18k solid gold Men's midsize Rolex ref.6624 Oyster Perpetual Date automatic, c.1962, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeo...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Cellini 18K Gold 4129 Manual Champagne 25mm Dial Leather Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 1995 Rolex Cellini manual-wind in 18K yellow gold featuring a 25mm round case with champagne sunburst dial and applied baton hour markers. Complete with black crocodile-embos...
18k 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.
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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.