Rolex Datejust 1601 Mosaic Blue JDM 5.1m Serial 1977 Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601, Mosaic Blue Dial, Steel & 18k White Gold, Full Set, 1977 (5.1M Serial, JDM) Among vintage Datejusts, few dials capture collectors’ imaginations like the Mo...
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Ref 1603 Custom Red Diamond Dial, Dated 1977
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust /Reference 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 43mm X Diameter 36mm CIRCA: 1977 MOVEMENT / CA...
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601, 1977
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1977 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 14k White Gold Fluted Bezel and Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied Steel Beveled Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Black In...
Vintage Rolex Thunderbird Datejust Two-Tone Watch, 1977
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1977 Vintage Rolex Datejust Thunderbird Ref. 1625 with Two Tone 14k Yellow Gold Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Bezel and Stainless Steel Case with Champagne Dial with Applied Gold Stick/Ba...
Rolex Datejust Anniversary Dial 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies 6917, 1977
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W2356 Model: 6917 Serial: 509**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 1977 Case Diameter: 26 mm Case Size: 26mm Box and Papers: Box and Manuals Movement: Automatic Case: 18k...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Ref 1603 Custom Red Diamond Dial, Dated 1977
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / 1603 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: 43mm X 36mm CIRCA: 1977 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 1570 / 26 Jewels...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1977 Rolex Datejust 36MM 16013 Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Might show minor signs of wear. Datejust 36mm Watch Properties Brand: Rolex Family: Datejust Model: Datejust 36mm Ref.
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel, Gold, 18k Gold
1977 Rolex Datejust 36MM 1601 Blue Satin Dial Jubilee Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Signs of wear are consistent with age. Datejust 36 Watch Properties Brand: Rolex Family: Datejust Model: Datejust 36 Ref.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust, circa 1977
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
This unique Rolex Datejust is fitted with a custom made dial done to Rolex of Switzerland's specifications.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Datejust with Jubilee Bracelet, circa 1977
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Ref. 6284 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA: 1977 / 1978 DIMENSIONS: 43mm X 36mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetu...
Rolex Datejust with Onyx Dial Ref 1601 c. 1977
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a mint Rolex 18kt Yellow Gold Datejust from 1977. This watch has a mint black onyx dial with gold gilt writing on it.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel and White Gold Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601 circa 1977
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex Datejust wristwatch in stainless steel with a white gold fluted bezel.
Stainless Steel, White Gold
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Watch, 1977
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1977 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 14k White Gold Fluted Bezel with Stainless Steel Case watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied White Gold Stick/Bar/Baton Markers. 36mm x 43...
ROLEX Gold Datejust Midsize circa 1977
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14K YG Datejust midsize ref # 6827. 31mm diameter case with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal, serial# 5.0 million circa 1977 with custom colored antique bronze dial with gold a...
14k Gold
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 with Black Dial, 1977
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1977 Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601. 14K White Gold & Stainless Steel case. 36mm wide.
ROLEX Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601 circa 1977
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Datejust wristwatch, Ref 1601, serial 5.0, circa 1977. 36mm diameter case with smooth bezel and beautifully refinished antique bronze dial with applied indexes ...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Watch with a Black Dial, 1977
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1977 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref.1601 14k White Gold Fluted Bezel and Stainless Steel watch with Original Black Dial with Applied Steel Wide Boy Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Original ...
Rolex Yellow Gold Black Dial Datejust Wristwatch Ref 1601, circa 1977
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K yellow gold Datejust ref 1601 circa 1977.
18k Gold
Vintage Rolex Datejust 14 Karat White Gold and Stainless Steel Watch, 1977
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1977 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 14k White Gold Fluted Bezel with Stainless Steel Case watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied White Gold Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Black...
Rolex Yellow Gold Datejust Wristwatch circa 1977 with Custom-Colored Dial
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18k yellow gold Datejust wristwatch, Ref. 1601, serial number 5.2 million, circa 1977. 36mm full size man's model with smooth bezel and acrylic crystal, custom-colored bronze d...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 Watch, 1977
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1977 Vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 14k White Gold Fluted Bezel with Stainless Steel Case watch with Original Silver Sigma Dial with Applied White Gold Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with...
Handmade Art Deco Platinum Ring 4.11 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond – I/VS2 GIA
Located in New York, NY
This elegant handmade Art Deco ring features a stunning 4.11-carat Old Mine cut diamond, ( Dating pre-1900’s) graded I color and VS2 clarity (GIA certified). The platinum setting, cr...
Diamond, Platinum
Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label Evening Gown with Red Flower S/S 2012 Sz 6
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label - Full length white evening gown with dramatic red flower. Spring/Summer 2012 Size 6 US
Roman Lapis-Lazuli Cameo Of Cupid Circa 2nd Century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 2nd century Dimensions: 1,3 x 1,0 cm Size: 7 1/4 Weight: 5.44gr. This delightful 2nd century Roman cameo is made of lapislazuli and is inserted in a 18 carat contemporary ...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Thierry Mugler S/S 2001 Coral Silk Slip Dress with Raffia Fringe
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Paris, FR
Silk slip dress Thierry Mugler coral featuring bias-cut construction with asymmetrical raffia fringe detailing. Crafted from lightweight silk in vibrant coral shade with fitted silho...
2015, Lady's DateJust Rolex Watch #179173
By Rolex
Located in Troy, MI
Estate Rolex lady's Datejust style# 179173 in stainless steel & 18 karat yellow gold with champagne dial, diamond markers, fluted bezel & Jubilee bracelet. Excellent condition. All ...
Diamond
PRADA 2018 Hot Flame Acid Fire white green patent leather mid heel sandal EU37
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA 2018 Hot Flame Acid Fire white green patent leather mid heel sandal EU37 Reference: TGAS/F00203 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: 2018 Flame - Runway Material: P...
Vintage 1970s Italian 18kt Gold Lapis Lazuli Skull Ring with Diamonds
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1970 ca. Ring size: 8 Dimension: 28 x 22 mm Weight: 15,7 gr The ring, made in Italy and dating back to the 1970s, consists of an 18-karat yellow gold frame featuring an exce...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust Steel Custom Diamond Pink MOP Dial Ladies Automatic Watch 69174
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Custom Diamond Bezel and Pink Mother of Pearl dial.
Steel
$12,020
H 1.42 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold Custom Diamond Red Dial Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned good condition. Custom red dial and bezel. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. Comes without a box and pap...
Yellow Gold, Steel
$4,319Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.5 in W 3.5 in L 13.5 in
Limited Edition Chanel Maxi Grey Rain Jacket Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel limited edition grey lambskin quilted maxi flap with silver tone hardware. Special edition with retractable rain jacket. Measurements: 13"L x 3"W x 7"H, shoulder drop, 10"/17"...
$660,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bulgari Twin Ring 5.79ct Emerald and 7.25ct Diamond 18k Gold and Platinum
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This chic BULGARI cocktail ring features an exceptional 5.79 carat AGL certified Colombian emerald and a GIA certified 7.25 carat square emerlad-cut diamond of E color and VS1 clarit...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Rolex GMT Master II Pepsi 16750, Stainless Steel, 1982, Swiss Made
By Rolex
Located in Tucson, AZ
This rare Rolex GMT features its original iconic red and blue “Pepsi” bezel insert with a beautiful patina. Throughout the watch you will see a consistent patina with all original pa...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date chocolate dial 34mm
By Rolex
Located in Berlin, BE
Behold the astonishingly beautiful Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, a timepiece that exudes unparalleled elegance and sophistication. With the reference number (15210), this horological ...
Steel
Christian Dior Saddle Limited edition Russia Anniversary Saddle by John Galliano
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Livingston, NJ
To mark his 10th anniversary at Dior, John Galliano designed 12 limited-edition Saddle Bags, each inspired by a different country’s culture. With only 100 of each style produced, the...
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Custom Red Diamond Dial, circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm x Diameter 3...
Chanel Slot Machine Casino Minaudière Clutch 2023
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This Casino Minaudière Evening Clutch Bag by Chanel is a highly sought-after and exclusive piece from the 2023 Cruise collection. - Circa 2023 - From the Chanel 2023 Cruise collectio...
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.
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This model was designed for lefties.
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