Rolex Explorer Steel 39mm Black Dial Automatic Automatic Watch 214270
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
General Information Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Name: Explorer Model Number: 214270 Year Manufactured: 2020–Now Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerl...
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39mm Stainless Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 114300
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Comes with chronostore box. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 114300 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Casual Model: Rolex Oyster Pe...
Stainless Steel
Rare Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39mm Steel White Index Dial Automatic Watch 114300
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
🕰️ General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual 114300 Model Number: 114300 WIO Vintage: No Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Dress/Formal, Luxury...
Steel
Tudor Submariner Date ref 94110 (aka the Snowflake). Rolex Crown/Bracelet, 1982
By Tudor
Located in Canterbury, England
Our and rare vintage Tudor Submariner Date reference 94110 (aka the Snowflake, given the hour hand), is presented in outstanding condition and features a 39mm stainless steel case wi...
Unavailable
W 0.79 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.54 in L 7.49 in
Rolex 18946 Day-Date Platinum Masterpiece Tahitian MOP Mens Automatic Watch 39mm
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex 18946 Day-Date Platinum Masterpiece Tahitian MOP Mens Automatic Watch 39mm
Platinum
Rolex GMT-Master 16758 in yellow gold with a Black dial 39mm Automatic watch
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 39 mm case size. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 16758.
Yellow Gold
Lemon/citrus dial Rolex Daytona 2002
By Rolex
Located in Glasgow, GB
Description ROLEX - A RARE ROLEX DAYTONA "CITRUS / LEMON" DIAL WRISTWATCH in stainless steel, 116520, K324XXX, c.2001, the discoloured lemon dial with three subsidiary dials, applied...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer 39mm Automatic Watch with Box and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-Owned 39mm Rolex Explorer Automatic Watch Crafted in Stainless Steel with a Black Dial.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 114300, 'Red Grape' Dial, Discontinued....
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
This discontinued 39mm Rolex Oyster Perpetual, reference 114300, was launched in 2015 with unusual and attractive new dial variants, the most vibrant and desirable of which is the "r...
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 114300. 'Blue Sunray Dial', Full Set, 2019
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
This discontinued 39mm Rolex Oyster Perpetual, reference 114300, was launched in 2015 with unusual and attractive new dial variants, this one benefitting from the popular and rare 'b...
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39mm Watch 114300
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39mm Watch 114300 - Automatic winding; Sapphire crystal.
Rolex Oyster 39mm Grape Stainless Watch
By Rolex
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39mm Grape Dial stainless steel wristwatch, 2020 Watch reference: 114300 This is a very sought-after watch in very good condition.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual 39 MM Watch 114300
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual 39 MM Watch 114300 - Automatic winding; Sapphire crystal.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39mm NOS 114300
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An unworn NOS men's 39mm Oyster Perpetual in stainless steel, by Rolex.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39mm "Red Grape" Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39mm "Red Grape" Watch - Automatic winding; Sapphire crystal.
Rolex 114300 Oyster Perpetual Rhodium Dial 39mm Stainless Box Paper 2017
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 114300 Serial: 6T245*** Year: 2017 Model: Oyster Perpetual Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dia...
Rolex Explorer Wristwatch Ref 214270. Mark 1 Dial, 39mm Case. Year 2015.
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our Rolex Explorer reference 214270 features a 39 mm stainless steel case with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.
Sold
H 1.54 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.54 in
Rolex Cellini 39mm 18k White Gold Silver Dial Automatic Men Watch 50509
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand Information: Brand: Rolex Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Watch Type: Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Style: Luxury Model Information: Model Number: 50509 Model: ...
White Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Red Grape" Watch 114300
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39mm "Red Grape" Watch 114300 - Automatic winding; Sapphire crystal.
Rolex Explorer Black Dial Oyster Bracelet 214270
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 39mm Explorer in Oystersteel from Rolex, featuring a black dial and an iconic smooth bezel.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Blue Dial Watch 114300
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 39mm Oyster Perpetual by Rolex in stainless steel.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Platinum Masterpiece/Pearlmaster automatic Wristwatch Ref 18946
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Masterpiece/Pearlmaster, Model 18946 - Day-Date - Men's automatic-winding platinum wristwatch with diamond bezel (39mm diameter).
Rolex Platinum Masterpiece Pearlmaster Special Edition Wristwatch Ref 18946
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding. Platinum case with Rolex diamond bezel (39mm diameter). Factory silvered dial with diamond hour markers.
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Ref 114300, Rare & Desirable, Complete Set
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our rare and desirable Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39mm , reference 114300 ,is presented in outstanding condition.
Men's Rolex Masterpiece 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch 18948
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Men's Rolex Masterpiece 18k Yellow Gold Watch 18948 - Automatic winding, 31 jewel, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case with 40-diamond factory bezel (39mm diameter).
Diamond
Men's Rolex Masterpiece 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch 18948
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Men's Rolex Masterpiece 18k Yellow Gold Watch 18948 - Automatic winding, 31 jewel, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case with 40-diamond factory bezel (39mm diameter).
Diamond
Rolex Platinum Masterpiece/Pearlmaster Special Ed automatic Wristwatch Ref 18946
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Platinum round style case with diamond bezel (39mm diameter). Rolex Glacier Diamond Jubilee dial.
Rolex Yellow Gold Diamond Chronometer Masterpiece Wristwatch Ref 18948-DKMJD
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding, 31 jewel, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case with 40-diamond factory bezel (39mm diameter). Rolex Meteorite diamond dial with factory diamond hour markers. 18k...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Diamond Dial Tridor Special Edition Myriad Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding, 31 jewel, sapphire crystal. 18k yellow gold case with factory 40-diamond bezel (39mm diameter). Rolex silver Myriad diamond dial. 18k yellow, white and rose/pink...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Explorer Steel Black Dial Automatic Oyster Smooth Mens Watch 214270
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Covered by 3-year Chronostore Warranty. Details: Brand Rolex Department Men Model Number 214270 Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Model Rolex Explorer 214270 Style Dress/For...
Rolex Platinum Masterpiece Pearlmaster Day-Date Special Ed Ref 18946 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Platinum round style case with diamond bezel (39mm diameter). Rolex meteorite dial with trapezoid diamonds at 6 & 9 o'clock.
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex 50525 Cellini Dual Time 18 Karat Rose Gold Watch Box and Papers, 2019
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 50525 Serial: 1G790*** Year: 2019 Model: Cellini Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Dark Brown Leather Strap Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Silver Face: Sapphire Crystal ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2018 Rolex Cellini Moonphase 50535 18 Karat Gold Box and Papers like New Mint
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 50535 Serial: 45U60*** Year: 2018 Model: Cellini Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Dark Brown Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: White Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Siz...
18k Gold
Rolex Cellini 50529 Dual Time 39mm Black Dial 18K White Gold Leather Box Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 50529 Serial: 7891Q*** Year: 2019 Model: Rolex Cellini Dual Time Case Material: 18K White Gold Band: Black Leather Bezel: 18K White Gold Dial: Black Face: Sa...
Rolex Platinum Masterpiece Pearlmaster Special Edition Wristwatch Ref 18946
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Platinum round style case with diamond bezel (39mm diameter). Rolex meteorite dial with trapezoid diamonds at 6 & 9 o'clock.
Rolex Tridor Gold Masterpiece Day-Date Wristwatch Ref 18948
By Rolex
Located in Boston, MA
Rolex Tridor Masterpiece with automatic movement, size 39mm.
Rolex Explorer 39mm 214270
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Explorer in stainless steel. Auto w/ sweep seconds. 39 mm case size.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer 39mm 214270
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
This Rolex watch has a 39 x 39 mm case with a Round caseback and Black Stick dial.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 39mm Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
This stainless steel Rolex Explorer has a 39mm case, smooth bezel, black dial with white dial indices, white Arabic numerals at 3-6-9, sapphire crystal, and a stainless steel bracele...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39mm Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 114300
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Officially certified chronometer self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 39 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on a crown. Stainless steel smooth domed bezel.
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39mm Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 114300
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Officially certified chronometer self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 39 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on a crown. Stainless steel smooth domed bezel.
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39mm Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 114300
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Officially certified chronometer self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 39 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on a crown. Stainless steel smooth domed bezel.
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39mm Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 114300
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 39 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on a crown. Stainless steel smooth domed bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer I 39mm Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 214270
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 39 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on the crown. Stainless steel smooth bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer I 39mm Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 214270
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 39 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on the crown. Stainless steel smooth bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer I 39mm Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 214270
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 39 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on the crown. Stainless steel smooth bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer I 39mm Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 214270
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 39 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on the crown. Stainless steel smooth bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer I 39mm Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 214270
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 39 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on the crown. Stainless steel smooth bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer I 39mm Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 214270
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 39 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on the crown. Stainless steel smooth bezel.
Steel
Rolex SS dress model 32 x 39 mm case circa 1950's
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS dress model 32 x 39 mm case circa 1950's with original patina'd silver dial with applied silver indexes and tapered dauphine hands. 17 jewel manual wind movement with subsid...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer I 39mm Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 214270 Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 39 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on the crown. Stainless steel smooth bezel.
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39mm Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 114300 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 39 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on a crown. Stainless steel smooth domed bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer I 39mm Luminous Numerals Steel Mens Watch 214270 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 39 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on the crown. Stainless steel smooth bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer I 39mm Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 214270 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Officially certified chronometer self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 39 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on a crown. Stainless steel smooth bezel.
Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39mm Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch 114300 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 39 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on a crown. Stainless steel smooth domed bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer I 39mm Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 214270 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 39 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on the crown. Stainless steel smooth bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer I 39mm Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 214270 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 39 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on the crown. Stainless steel smooth bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer I 39mm Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 214270 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 39 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on the crown. Stainless steel smooth bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer I 39mm Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 214270 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 39 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on the crown. Stainless steel smooth bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer I 39mm Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 214270 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 39 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on the crown. Stainless steel smooth bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer I 39mm Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 214270 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Officially certified chronometer automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 39 mm in diameter. Rolex logo on the crown. Stainless steel smooth bezel.
Steel
Rolex 1958 Lady-Datejust Watch 6517 - Yellow Gold 18k Automatic One Year
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: Lady-Datejust Model Number: 6517 Movement: Automatic Warranty: One Year Year: 1958 Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Champagne Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Ma...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,800
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 18K Yellow Gold Steel Custom Olive Diamond Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. Custom Diamond dial and bezel. Comes with a chronostore box and seller warranty. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 691...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Calatrava Vintage Ref 2545 Yellow Gold Mechanical Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 2545, 32 M.M. 18K yellow Gold 2 piece case with Water Proof Back, 18 Jewel, Caliber 12-400 Mechanical, Manual wind nickle Lever moveme...
18k Gold
Rolex President Datejust 69178 Ladies 26mm Ruby Diamond Dial 18K Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex President Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69178 factory ruby and diamond dial in 18k yellow gold. Fluted bezel with string diamond and ruby hour markers. Complete with the original...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$40,823
H 1.58 in W 0.5 in Dm 1.58 in
Unworn Rolex Daytona 40mm Steel Ceramic White Dial Panda Oyster Watch 116500LN
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. 2023 card. Box and papers included. General Information: Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Name: Rolex Daytona 116500LN Model Number: 116500LN Country/Reg...
Steel
Rolex Vintage 1966 Steel Air-king Automatic with Sunburst Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1966 Rolex Air-King Reference 5500. 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster case. Caliber 1520 Automatic, Self winding movement, excellent Mint condition Silver Satin "Sunburst"...
Steel
Cartier Pasha C Chronograph Stainless Steel 36mm
By Cartier
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Cartier MODEL: Pasha Chronograph REFRENCE: 2412 SIZE: 36mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: White BAND: Stainless Steen WRIST SIZE: 6.75 MOVEMENT: Automatic No box or papers. Acc...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner (No Date) 14060
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Submariner REFERENCE: 14060 SIZE: 40mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BEZEL: Black BAND: Oystersteel MOVEMENT: Automatic Very Good condition No box or papers ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Date 16610
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Submariner Date REFERENCE: 16610 SIZE: 40mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BEZEL: Black BAND: Oyster Stainless Steel MOVEMENT: Automatic WRIST SIZE: 8.25 Good...
Stainless Steel
$14,550
H 1.62 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.62 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Steel Custom Yellow Dial Oyster Men Watch 124300
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Aftermarket custom dial. Box and papers. Unworn condition. * Free Shipping within the USA * Five-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$10,750
H 1.42 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Steel Custom Yellow Dial Oyster Men Watch 116000
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Aftermarket custom dial. Comes with the original box and papers. Shipping 3-4 weeks timeframe. * Free Shipping within the USA * Five-year warranty ...
Steel
$8,499
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust Steel 18K Yellow Gold Custom Diamonds Black Dial Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. Custom Dial and bezel. It comes with a Chronostore box and a 1 year Seller warranty. Natural Diamonds
Yellow Gold, Steel
$7,590
H 1.03 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Champagne Dial Automatic Watch 79173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Model Number: 79173 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Model: Rolex Datejust 7917...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Cartier Mid Size Wrist Watch, 30 M.M. X 6 M.M thick 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Cartier Inc. 17 jewel mechanical, Manual wind movement. Silver Satin Dial with raised Gol...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Date Ref 1500, Yellow Gold 34mm Case, Lightly Patinated Dial, Year c1967
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage Rolex Date , reference 1500 features a gold case (34mm) with beautiful lightly patinated dial. Presented in excellent condition for its age, we date manufacture to c. 196...
Yellow 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.
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.