Vintage 1991 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15233 Two-Tone Buckley Dial Auto 34mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A Classic Reference With An Uncommon Dial The Oyster Perpetual Date is a foundational Rolex, but this reference 15233 from 1991 is configured with a combination of features you rare...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234 Mens Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. White Gold Stationary bezel. Silver dial with Luminous Steel hands and index hour markers. Minute mar...
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16234 Men's watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. White Gold fluted bezel. Silver dial with Luminous Steel hands and index hour markers Minute markers on the outer dial...
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Wristwatch Ref 16234
By Rolex
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36mm with Date, pre-owned, case and jubilee bracelet stainless steel, silver mosaic dial, model # 16234, 20 links, approximately 7.75 inch inside wris...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 69173 Pyramid Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ladies Watch. 26 mm stainless steel case. 18k yellow gold fluted bezel.
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H 1.26 in W 1.03 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69000A White Gold Stainless Steel Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
This Rolex Oyster Datejust 69000A lady's watch is made in stainless steel and the bezel is made in 18K white gold. It is in good condition and was restored recently. Total Weight: ...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, White Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Diamond Oyster Perpetual Datejust automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Ref. 16234, Case n° X148738, made on 1991, sold on 1992 31-jewel Cal.3135 automatic movement, silvered dial, outer minute divisions, diamond set hour numerals, baton hands, magnified...
Diamond, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16220 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16220 Men's Watch. 36mm stainless steel case.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ladies Sapphire Watch 69173 Stainless & 18k Gold 1Yr Wnty
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Model Number: 69173 Year: 1991 Metal Content: Stainless Steel & 18kYellow Gold Stone Information: Genuine Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat...
18k Gold
Mens Rolex Ref 16220 Oyster Datejust Automatic 1990s All Original RA278
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare, iconic classic, Men's all-stainless steel Rolex Oyster Datejust ref.16220 automatic, c.1991, all original.
Stainless Steel
Rolex DateJust 68278 Midsize Champagne Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ladies' Watch 68278. This elegant timepiece features a 31mm 18k yellow gold case and an 18k yellow gold fluted bezel. The champagne dial is complement...
18k Gold
Rolex Lady Datejust Pearlmaster Ladies' Watch - Factory Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is a Swiss Made Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady Datejust Pearlmaster with reference number 69298, dating back to 1991 based on its serial number.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 16220 Tapestry Dial Men's Watch Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16220 Mens Watch.
Rolex Datejust 16233 Blue Dial Mens Watch Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel.
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Pearlmaster Datejust automatic wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Pearlmaster Datejust Ladies Wristwatch, white dial with 10 applied round brilliant cut hour markers, date at 3 0'clock, a fixed 18k yellow gold be...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust Gents Steel White Roman Dial 16220 Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Gents Wristwatch, white dial with applied roman numerals, date at 3 0'clock, a fixed stainless steel engine turned bezel, a stainless stee...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 69178 Blue Vignette Dial 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69178 Ladies Watch. 26mm 18K yellow gold case with a fluted bezel. Blue Vignette dial with gold hands and index hour markers. Minute markers on the ou...
Rolex Datejust Ladies Steel and Gold White Dial 69173 Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel & 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ladies Wristwatch, white dial with applied hour markers, date at 3 0'clock, a fixed 18k yellow gold fluted bezel, a stai...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 69178 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Champagne Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69178 Ladies Watch. 26mm 18K yellow gold case with a fluted bezel. Champagne dial with gold hands and original factory diamond set hour markers. Minut...
Rolex Datejust 69178 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69178 Ladies Watch. 26mm 18K yellow gold case with a fluted bezel. Champagne dial with gold hands and original factory diamond set hour markers. Minut...
Rolex Datejust Steel and Gold Blue Vignette Diamond Dial 16233 Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel & 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Gents Wristwatch, blue vignette dial with 10 applied round brilliant cut diamond hour markers, date at 3 0'clock, a fixe...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Gold Lapis Lazuli Pyramid Dial 69138 Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ladies Wristwatch, rare lapis lazuli pyramid dial with 10 applied rubover set diamonds, date at 3 0'clock, a fixed 18k yellow gold bezel ...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Rolex Datejust Gold Rare Diamond Lapis Lazuli Pyramid Dial 69138 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 26mm 1990 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ladies Wristwatch, rare lapis lazuli pyramid dial with 10 applied rubover set diamonds, date at 3 0'clock, a fixed 18k yellow g...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Rolex Watch
By Rolex
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on this incredible 1991 classic Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust watch!
Rolex 69173 Stainless Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69173 Ladies watch. 26mm stainless steel case. 18k yellow gold fluted bezel.
Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex 18K midsize Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref# 68278 c.1991
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 18K midsize Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref # 68278 serial # N4 circa 1991. 31mm diameter case with smooth bezel.
18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Pyramid Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
"Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with an 18K yellow gold fluted bezel.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 68273 Midsize Ladies Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Midsize Datejust 68273 Ladies Watch. Midsize 31mm stainless steel case. 18k yellow gold Fluted bezel. Champagne dial with factory set diamond hour markers and ...
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H 0.48 in W 0.79 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Automatic Watch Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Condition: Good. Heavy scratches and wear throughout. Wear and scratches on case and bracelet. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Case Size/Width: 36mm, Watch Height: 12mm, Ba...
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Wristwatch Ref 16200 circa 1991
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Explanation about sizes of vintage Rolex watches: 36mm full size man's Datejust or Day-Date President. 34mm man's Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, or Oyster Perpetual Date.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel and White Gold Oysterquartz Wristwatch circa 1991
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
With mint condition Jubilee style Oyster quartz bracelet with deployment clasp. Explanation about sizes of vintage Rolex watches: 36mm full size man's Datejust or Day-Date Preside...
Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Datejust 16233G Champagne Dial 10P Diamond E Series Men's Watch, Used
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
Model Information: The Datejust series, introduced in 1945, has become synonymous with Rolex's heritage, blending the Oyster case's waterproof prowess, the Datejust mechanism's midni...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 69173 Champagne Bar Dial E Series Elegant Used Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
The automatic, self-winding movement ensures precise timekeeping, making it not only a beautiful accessory but a reliable one as well. The Datejust series, first introduced in 1945,...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Men's Watch Original Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Men's Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with an 18K yellow gold fluted bezel.
Rolex Datejust 69173 Pyramid Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ladies Watch. 26 mm stainless steel case. 18k yellow gold fluted bezel.
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Presidental Watch with Coral Diamond Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Midsize Oyster Perpetual Datejust President Watch Features an Extremely Rare Factory Coral and Bezel Set Diamond Dial 18K Yellow Gold Case 18K Yellow Gold Fl...
Coral, Diamond, 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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