Vintage 18k Rose Gold Rolex Bubbleback Automatic Watch Ref 6011
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A central sweep seconds hand and applied Rolex coronet at 12 complete the clean, balanced dial design.
18k Gold
1973 ROLEX PRECISION Vintage Mens Stainless Steel & Diamond Watch - Mint
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: Rolex Country of origin: Switzerland Serial no.: 3,456,450 Year made: c. 1973 Model: Ref. 3411 Functions: Hours, Minutes Designed for: Men...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Day-Date 18K Gold Watch, Champagne Dial, Circa 1979
By Rolex
Located in Bradenton, FL
Watch features a 35mm 18K gold case with finely fluted gold bezel, an elegant champagne-gold dial with Roman numeral hour markers and the signature Rolex coronet at 12 o'clock. The d...
18k Gold
Rolex Air-King Stainless Steel Deep Blue Dial with Gold Hour Markers
By Rolex
Located in Zurich, CH
The watch features a pristine, deep midnight blue dial accented by applied yellow gold baton indices, a gold Rolex coronet at 12 o'clock, and matching gold hands.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Precision Ref.2636 Ladies 18K White Gold Mesh Bracelet Watch B/P
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications Brand: Rolex Model: Precision Reference: 2636 Movement: Rolex Caliber 1400 Movement Type: Manual Wind Jewels: 17 Case Material: Solid 18K White Gold (0.750) Bracelet: ...
White Gold
1969 Tudor (Rolex) Oysterdate Vintage Mens Ref. 7992 Watch - Stainless Steel
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
Detailed Appraisal: Country of origin: Switzerland Maker: Tudor Model: Prince Oysterdate, Ref. 7992/0 Serial no.: 662,333 Year built: c. 1969 Functions: Hours, Minutes, Autom...
Stainless Steel
Unworn Rolex 1908 Reference# 52508, Complete set, 2025
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A distinctive double-profile bezel combines polished convex and fluted elements for subtle contrast, while the domed screw-down crown—engraved with the Rolex coronet—completes the ha...
Yellow Gold
1946 Rolex Precision Full Size Vintage Mens Handwound Dress Watch - SS
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: Rolex Country of origin: Switzerland Serial no.: 415,501 Year made: c. 1946 Model: Ref. 4139 "Precision" Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Se...
Stainless Steel
1954 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Classic Vintage Mens Automatic Watch with Bubbleback
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
Detailed Appraisal: Country of origin: Switzerland Maker: Rolex Year made: Third quarter of 1954 Serial no.: 657,284 Model: Ref. 6284, Oyster Perpetual Designed for: Men Fun...
Stainless Steel
Rolex President DateJust Ladies 18 Karat Gold Diamond Black Dial Jubilee 69178
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
A contrasting Black dial complements the gold finish beautifully and features diamond hour markers in yellow gold surrounds, a Rolex coronet at the 12-hour marker, central sweeping h...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 0.87 in W 0.62 in
1971 Rolex ORCHID Pre-Cellini Vintage Ladies Watch, Ref. 2148 - 18K White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
Both a tasteful fashion statement and a precision wristwatch, it features a very petite and understated 18K white gold case aftermarket set with twelve brilliant diamonds in the lugs...
White Gold
1966 Tudor (Rolex) Oyster Prince Vintage Mens Ref. 7995 Watch - Stainless Steel
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
Detailed Appraisal: Country of origin: Switzerland Maker: Tudor Model: Prince Oysterdate, Ref. 7995/0 Serial no.: 545,220 Year built: c. 1966 Functions: Hours, Minutes, Autom...
Stainless Steel
1950's Rolex Standard Ladies Dress Watch - Solid 10K Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
Applied gold numbers mark the time framing its iconic Rolex coronet. The look is timeless and feminine.
10k Gold
1961 Tudor (Rolex) Oyster Royal Vintage Mens Ref. 7934 Watch - Stainless Steel
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
Detailed Appraisal: Country of origin: Switzerland Maker: Tudor Model: Oyster Royal, Ref. 7934 Serial no.: 351,193 Year built: 1961 Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds ...
Stainless Steel
1966 Tudor (Rolex) Oyster Prince Vintage Mens Ref. 7995 Watch - Stainless Steel
By Tudor
Located in Suwanee, GA
Detailed Appraisal: Country of origin: Switzerland Maker: Tudor Model: Prince Oysterdate, Ref. 7995/0 Serial no.: 545,220 Year built: c. 1966 Functions: Hours, Minutes, Autom...
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Rare Steel Oyster Watch with Rare and Unusual Coronet Dial
By Rolex
Located in Newport Beach, CA
This Rolex has an extremely rare dial and comes with the original box. Watch has been overhauled, and the case and bracelet refinished. In excellent working and cosmetic condition.
Stainless Steel
Rare Rolex Advertising Display Mirror
By Rolex
Located in Waltham, MA
Topped with the iconic Rolex coronet. This table mirror is meant to stand on its own.
Brass, Enamel
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5513
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Reference: 5513 Circa: 1978 Movement: Cal. 1530 Serial number: 5224xxx Case: 40mm, stainless steel with screw-down case back and crown; winding crown engraved with Rolex ...
Stainless Steel
1952 Rolex Precision Model 6044 “Royal” Oyster
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
It’s a physically attractive item, better looking by far than the post-1952 coronet pattern crown that Rolex still uses today.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust President Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 69158
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lugs set with original Rolex factory diamonds. Rolex coronet logo on the crown.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 16570
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel with 24-hour scale.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 16570
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel with 24-hour scale.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 16570
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel with 24-hour scale.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 16570
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel with 24-hour scale.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 16570
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 16570
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Automatic Steel Men's Watch 16570
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 16570
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 16570
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 16570
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 16570
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 16570
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 16570
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 16570
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 16570
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 16570
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 16570
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel with 24-hour scale.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 16570
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel with 24-hour scale.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 16570
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel with 24-hour scale.
Steel
1977 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Stainless Steel 6716 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Light dances of the edges of these hour markers in this otherwise sporty dial configuration, with silver baton hands and silver Rolex coronet. The black date numerals are visible ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Sea-Dweller "Great White" Wristwatch Ref 1665
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Both the Mark III and Mark IV dials features a Rolex coronet with sharp/elongated and pointed tips, and the font of the depth rating is smaller than their predecessors.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 16570 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel with 24-hour scale.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 16570 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel with 24-hour scale.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 16570 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel with 24-hour scale.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 16570 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel with 24-hour scale.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 16570 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel with 24-hour scale.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 16570 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel with 24-hour scale.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 16570 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel with 24-hour scale.
Yellow Gold, Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 16570 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel with 24-hour scale.
Steel
Rolex Datejust President Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch 69158 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lugs set with original Rolex factory diamonds. Rolex coronet logo on the crown.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 16570 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 16570 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 16570 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 16570 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 16570 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 16570 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 16570 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 16570 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 16570 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 16570 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 16570 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 16570 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 16570 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel with 24-hour scale.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 16570 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel with 24-hour scale.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Automatic Steel Mens Watch 16570 Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel with 24-hour scale.
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Parachrom Hairspring Mens Watch 16570 Box Card
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stainless steel case 40 mm in diameter. Rolex coronet on the crown. Stainless steel bezel with 24-hour scale.
$11,245
W 1.07 in L 1.46 in
1940's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens 18K Gold Watch - Very Fine & Rare with Warran
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
18k Gold
Piaget Haute Joaillerie 18K Gold & Diamond Watch, Ref. 3867 A 6, Cal. 9N, 1970s
By Piaget
Located in PARIS, FR
Piaget 18K Gold & Diamond Bracelet Watch, Ref. 3867 A 6, Cal. 9N, 1970s By the late 1960s and early 1970s, Piaget had established itself as one of the world's leading maisons in...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1962 Rolex Explorer Ref. 5501 Vintage Mens Watch - Stainless Steel & 14K Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
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
Omega Seamaster Professional 300M 36mm Blue Wave Dial Midsize Watch
By Omega
Located in Zurich, CH
A Legend of Modern Dive Watch History. The Omega Seamaster Professional 300M stands as one of the most recognizable and universally admired luxury sports watches of the modern era. ...
Stainless Steel
$25,196Sale Price|30% Off
H 6 in D 2 in L 7.5 in
Chanel Brown Alligator Octagon Cross Body Flap Bag with Gold Hardware, 1989.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Brown Alligator Octagon Cross Body Flap Bag with Gold Hardware, 1989. Exceptional and rare, this highly sought after piece of Chanel history was produced between 1989 - 1990 b...
$2,048Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.18 in L 7.25 in
Cartier d’Amour 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bracelet, ~0.10ct, 7.25in Long
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Tribute to Love and Refined Elegance Enhance your everyday look or commemorate a special occasion with this Cartier d’Amour Diamond Bracelet, meticulously crafted in 18K r...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Audemars Piguet 1970s Yellow Gold Tank Mechanical mid size Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Cartier classic Tank Wrist Watch, 20 x 20 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, Sapphire crown. 20 Jewel, Audemars Piguet Manual wind, Nickle Lever movement. White Enamel Dia...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baume & Mercier Montre Mecanique Or Malachite 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Watch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in PARIS, FR
Baume & Mercier watch circa 1970 in 18k yellow gold (750/1000), oval case, signed malachite dial, mechanical movement (manual winding), signed green leather strap, signed gold-tone m...
Yellow Gold
Omega 14Kt Solid Gold Watch Mid Century Watch with Original Waffle Dial
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Reference 6550 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 32mm M...
14k Gold
Longines Watch Art Deco Platinum Ladies Watch
By Longines
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer: Longines Materials: Platinum Weight: 16.1 Grams Measurement: 6" x 1/2" Gemstones: Diamonds Hallmarks: 10% irid plat A Longines watch from Art Deco era, made of platinum...
Diamond, Platinum
Rolex 6827 Oyster Datejust 18k Solid Gold 30mm 1980s Midsize Automatic RA732B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, 18k solid gold Men's midsize Rolex ref.6827 Oyster Perpetual Date automatic, c.1981, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gor...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Audemars Piguet 18Kt Solid Gold & Diamond Bezel Turler Ladies Watch circa 1970's
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Audemars Piguet STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 21mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manu...
18k Gold
Antique Certified 4.97ct Fancy Light Yellow Old Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique 4.97ct old cushion cut diamond three stone ring set in 18k yellow gold and platinum. The ring is centrally set with a stunning antique old cushion cut diamond wh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Boucheron Diamond Platinum Necklace And Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
A truly magnificent 1950's Boucheron diamond necklace. Designed as a stylised, flexible ribbon set with graduated and tapered baguette & step-cut diamonds, suspending an articulated ...
White Diamond, Platinum
Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Piaget Ladies Wrist Watch, 27 X 24 M.M. 2 Piece 18k Yellow Gold Oval case, Piaget Factory White Gold Diamond set Bezel totaling 1.20 Carats. Caliber 9P 17 Jewel, mechanic...
Diamond, 18k Gold, 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.