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2004 Rolex Daytona Stainless Steel

Rolex Daytona 116520 Stainless Steel Cream Dial Box & Papers-2004
Rolex Daytona 116520 Stainless Steel Cream Dial Box & Papers-2004

Rolex Daytona 116520 Stainless Steel Cream Dial Box & Papers-2004

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Daytona 116520 Men's Watch. 40mm stainless steel case with stainless steel tachymeter bezel. Cream dial with luminous silver hands and index hour marker. Three...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's Steel & Gold Watch 116523
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's Steel & Gold Watch 116523

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's Steel & Gold Watch 116523

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's Steel & Gold Watch 116523 - Automatic winding, chronograph, 44 jewels, sapphire crystal. Daytona. Stainless steel case with 18k yellow gold beel (4...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

NOS Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116523 Two-Tone Watch Box Booklets
NOS Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116523 Two-Tone Watch Box Booklets

NOS Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116523 Two-Tone Watch Box Booklets

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Rolex Daytona Steel and Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Men's Watch (Model 116523). This watch features an officially certified chronometer with an automatic self-winding movement. It has...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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Rolex "The Whale" Stainless Steel Daytona Chronograph Wristwatch circa 2004
Rolex "The Whale" Stainless Steel Daytona Chronograph Wristwatch circa 2004

Rolex "The Whale" Stainless Steel Daytona Chronograph Wristwatch circa 2004

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Referred to by collectors as "The White Whale" or simply "The Whale", this is a stainless steel Rolex Daytona from 2004. Offered complete with the original box and papers, this watch...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Daytona Automatic Wristwatch Ref 116523
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Daytona Automatic Wristwatch Ref 116523

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Daytona Automatic Wristwatch Ref 116523

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

REF W3182 MODEL NUMBER 116523 SERIAL NUMBER F12**** CONDITION 9 - Excellent condition GENDER Gents AGE 3rd July 2004 CASE DIAMETER 40 mm CASE SIZE 40mm BOX & PAPERS Box, manuals ...

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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Daytona Automatic Wristwatch Ref 116523
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Daytona Automatic Wristwatch Ref 116523

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Daytona Automatic Wristwatch Ref 116523

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

REF W3182 MODEL NUMBER 116523 SERIAL NUMBER F12**** CONDITION 9 - Excellent condition GENDER Gents AGE 3rd July 2004 CASE DIAMETER 40 mm CASE SIZE 40mm BOX & PAPERS Box, manuals...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Daytona Chronograph Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520

Rolex Daytona Chronograph Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Daytona Chronograph Men's Stainless Steel Watch 116520 - Automatic winding, chronograph, 44 jewels, sapphire crystal. Stainless steel case (40mm diameter). Black dial . Stainle...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Daytona Cosmograph Steel Black Index Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116520
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph Steel Black Index Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116520

Rolex Daytona Cosmograph Steel Black Index Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116520

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 116250 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model: Rolex Daytona 116520 Vintage: No Escapement...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's Watch 116523
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's Watch 116523

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's Watch 116523

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Pre-owned with Rolex box and papers. Dated 2004.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's Watch 116523
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's Watch 116523

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Men's Watch 116523

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Pre-owned with Rolex box and papers. Dated 2004.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Daytona 116520 White Dial Stainless Steel Mens Watch
Rolex Daytona 116520 White Dial Stainless Steel Mens Watch

Rolex Daytona 116520 White Dial Stainless Steel Mens Watch

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Daytona 116520 Mens Watch. 40mm stainless steel case with stainless steel tachymeter bezel. White dial with luminous sliver hands and index hour marker. Three ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Daytona Chronograph Stainless Steel 116520
Rolex Daytona Chronograph Stainless Steel 116520

Rolex Daytona Chronograph Stainless Steel 116520

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Ref: W6417 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Daytona Model Ref: 116520 Age: November 2004 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manual, Translation Booklet, Calendar, Oysterlock booklet, Servic...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Daytona 116520 Men's Stainless Steel Chronograph Watch
Rolex Daytona 116520 Men's Stainless Steel Chronograph Watch

Rolex Daytona 116520 Men's Stainless Steel Chronograph Watch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Xupes Reference: W007574 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Daytona Model Variant: Model Number: 116520 Age: 05-02-2004 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box, Manuals, & Original Purchase Re...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Pre-Owned Men's Rolex Daytona Cosmograph Steel & 18KY 116523 2004
Pre-Owned Men's Rolex Daytona Cosmograph Steel & 18KY 116523 2004

Pre-Owned Men's Rolex Daytona Cosmograph Steel & 18KY 116523 2004

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Pre-owned Rolex Daytona with white dial, steel and gold bracelet and case, 40mm case size, automatic movement, measures 8" in length, in excellent condition, comes with a one-year wa...

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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Daytona Cosmograph Stainless Steel Black Dial Watch REF 116520
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph Stainless Steel Black Dial Watch REF 116520

Rolex Daytona Cosmograph Stainless Steel Black Dial Watch REF 116520

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Brand: Rolex Model Name: Daytona Model Number: 116520 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 40 mm Case Material:Stainless Steel Bezel Material: Smooth; Stainless Steel Dial: Bla...

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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Automatic Watch Stainless Steel

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Condition: Great. Moderate wear throughout. Wear and scratches on case and bracelet. Accessories: Warranty Card - Dated, Box, Instruction Booklet Measurements: Case Size/Width: 40mm,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex SS Daytona ref # 116520 F serial # circa 2004
Rolex SS Daytona ref # 116520 F serial # circa 2004

Rolex SS Daytona ref # 116520 F serial # circa 2004

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex SS Daytona ref # 116520 F serial # circa 2004 with black dial. Super minty condition with original box & papers. This is the popular current model with Rolex in house movement,...

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Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Daytona White Dial Chronograph Steel Mens Watch 116520
Rolex Daytona White Dial Chronograph Steel Mens Watch 116520

Rolex Daytona White Dial Chronograph Steel Mens Watch 116520

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Daytona White Dial Chronograph Steel Mens Watch 116520. Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding Chronograph movement. Stainless steel case 40.0 mm in diameter. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Cosmograph Daytona Big Red manual Wristwatch ref 6239
Rolex Stainless Steel Cosmograph Daytona Big Red manual Wristwatch ref 6239

Rolex Stainless Steel Cosmograph Daytona Big Red manual Wristwatch ref 6239

By Rolex

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

This is an iconic Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Big Red Paul Newman timepiece. Ref. 6239. Serial number 2004 _ _ _ . It is circa 1968, manual winding movement, 36mm case, steel case and b...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Daytona Steel Yellow Gold Black Dial Mens Watch 116523
Rolex Daytona Steel Yellow Gold Black Dial Mens Watch 116523

Rolex Daytona Steel Yellow Gold Black Dial Mens Watch 116523

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Daytona Steel Yellow Gold Black Dial Mens Watch 116523. Officially certified chronometer self-winding movement. Rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, straight line lever ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Daytona Steel Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch 116523 Box Papers
Rolex Daytona Steel Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch 116523 Box Papers

Rolex Daytona Steel Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch 116523 Box Papers

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Daytona Steel Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch 116523 Box Papers. Officially certified chronometer self-winding movement. Rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, straight ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

1996 Rolex Daytona Steel and Yellow Gold 16523 Wristwatch
1996 Rolex Daytona Steel and Yellow Gold 16523 Wristwatch

1996 Rolex Daytona Steel and Yellow Gold 16523 Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Contemporary 1996 Rolex Daytona Steel & Yellow Gold 16523 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box, Service Papers dated 1st September 2004 & Guarantee dated 1st June 1996 *Case Size: 40m...

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1990s Singaporean Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Date 79240 With Stainless-Steel Bezel & Silver Dial
Rolex Date 79240 With Stainless-Steel Bezel & Silver Dial

Rolex Date 79240 With Stainless-Steel Bezel & Silver Dial

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Daytona Reference #:116520. Mens 116520 Rolex Datejust with a Black Luminous dial with an Oyster bracelet with an automatic movement. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 ye...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Daytona 116520, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Daytona 116520, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Daytona 116520, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Daytona Reference #: 116520. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 40 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Daytona ref 16520 W2 serial c. 1995 "Patrizzi" model
Rolex Daytona ref 16520 W2 serial c. 1995 "Patrizzi" model

Rolex Daytona ref 16520 W2 serial c. 1995 "Patrizzi" model

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex SS Daytona ref 16520 W2 serial # circa 1995 so called Patrizzi model with dark brown zones surrounding registers, with original Rolex service center warrantee records for servi...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Cosmograph Self-winding Wristwatch Ref 116520
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Cosmograph Self-winding Wristwatch Ref 116520

Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona Cosmograph Self-winding Wristwatch Ref 116520

By Rolex

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Rolex stainless steel Cosomograph Daytona wristwatch with white dial, F serial, Ref. 116520, circa 2004. 40mm case, oysterlock bracelet, minute and hour registers, tachymeter bezel.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Daytona Steel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Slate Dial Watch 116523
Rolex Daytona Steel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Slate Dial Watch 116523

Rolex Daytona Steel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Slate Dial Watch 116523

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Daytona Steel 18K Yellow Gold Slate Dial Watch 116523. Officially certified chronometer self-winding movement. Rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, straight line lever e...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Located in Chicago, IL

An eye-catching example of the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, reference 116519, crafted in solid 18-karat white gold and enhanced with a striking aftermarket diamond and sapphire configur...

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Located in London, GB

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

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By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Pre Owned Vintage Rolex Model Yacht-Master 169628 Serial/Year Pre-Owned Case Diameter 40 mm Dial White Automatic 2235 movement, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, waterproof, screw...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

2000 Rolex Submariner Men's Watch 16610 Black Dial Bezel #24693
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By Rolex

Located in Washington Depot, CT

2000 Rolex Submariner Watch Model: 16610 Serial: P702253 This classic Rolex Submariner men's watch is set in stainless steel. Black dial with luminescent markers. 40mm case size ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Day Date President 18138 Factory Diamond Dial Bezel & Lugs 18K Yellow Gold
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Rolex Day Date President 18138 Factory Diamond Dial Bezel & Lugs 18K Yellow Gold

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 18138 Year: 1986 Model: Rolex Day Date President Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold Band: 18K Yellow Gold Bezel: Factory Rolex Diamond Bezel & Fac...

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex President Day-Date 36 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Men Watch 18038
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Rolex President Day-Date 36 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Men Watch 18038

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned. Good condition. No original box and papers. Comes with a chonostore box. Free polishing upon request. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement...

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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038
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Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex President Day-Date Men's 18k Gold Watch 18038 - Automatic winding; quick-set; sapphire crystal. President - Day-Date. 18k yellow gold case with fluted bezel ( 36 mm). Champagne...

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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Day-Date President 36 18k Yellow Gold Green Dial Luxury Watch 118138
Rolex Day-Date President 36 18k Yellow Gold Green Dial Luxury Watch 118138

Rolex Day-Date President 36 18k Yellow Gold Green Dial Luxury Watch 118138

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned in excellent condition. Comes with the original box and papers. 3-year in-house warranty.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

New Rolex Daytona 126518LN 18K Yellow Gold Paul Newman Dial Watch Box Papers
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$64,900

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By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

New. Comes with original box and papers. Rolex Daytona — Model 126518LN (2024) Men’s Luxury Chronograph Yellow Gold Black Dial Oysterflex Rubber Strap 📌 General Information B...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Rolex Daytona 18K Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 116523
Rolex Daytona 18K Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 116523

Rolex Daytona 18K Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 116523

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned. No Original Box and Papers are Included. Comes with a Chronostore Presentation Box and Chronostore Authenticity Card. Covered by 3-year Chronostore Warranty. Details: Br...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Rolex Day-Date President 40 18K Yellow Gold Green Lacquer Dial Men Watch 228238
Rolex Day-Date President 40 18K Yellow Gold Green Lacquer Dial Men Watch 228238

Rolex Day-Date President 40 18K Yellow Gold Green Lacquer Dial Men Watch 228238

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Unworn. Comes with Box and papers. 🕰️ Product Overview Brand: Rolex Model: Day-Date 40 Model Number: 228238 Type: Wristwatch Style: Luxury Department: Men Country/Region of Manufa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

AUDEMARS PIGUET Royal Oak Offshore
AUDEMARS PIGUET Royal Oak Offshore

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By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

Basic Information - Brand: Audemars Piguet - Model: Royal Oak Offshore - Reference number: 26283 N0566 - Movement: Automatic Complications - Chronograph - Case Size: 37mm - Dial: B...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

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Rolex Platinum Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch

Rolex Platinum Cosmograph Daytona Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in New Orleans, LA

Model: Cosmograph Daytona Movement: Self-Winding Caliber 4130 Circa: 2010s Case: 40mm Case Material: Platinum Dial Color: Ice Blue Complications: Chronograph, Tachymeter Scale Delive...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Jaeger-LeCoultre 1950s Triple Date Men's Watch, 18K Green Gold
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By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in istanbul, TR

Jaeger-LeCoultre Triple Date – Cal. 484/A – 1950s – Solid 18K Green Gold – Tear Drop Lugs – Fully Original This is a rare and beautifully preserved Jaeger-LeCoultre Triple Date wri...

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Vintage 1950s French Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5146J-001 18k Yellow Gold Cream Dial Watch
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Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5146J-001 18k Yellow Gold Cream Dial Watch

$37,999

H 1.54 in W 0.48 in D 1.54 in Dm 1.54 in L 1.54 in

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5146J-001 18k Yellow Gold Cream Dial Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned in good condition. Free polishing upon request. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. Basic Information Br...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Rolex Zephyr Oyster Date 35mm Watch
Vintage Rolex Zephyr Oyster Date 35mm Watch

Vintage Rolex Zephyr Oyster Date 35mm Watch

By Rolex

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Vintage Rolex Zephyr Oysterdate reference 5501 circa 1966 two tone. This watch is in very nice condition considering its age, the engine turned bezel is still crisp along with the cr...

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20th Century Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

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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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

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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