Rolex Explorer 214270 Black PVD/DLC Coated Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Explorer 214270 Black PVD/DLC Coated Stainless Steel Watch
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer 214270 Black PVD/DLC Coated Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Explorer 214270 Black PVD/DLC Coated Stainless Steel Watch
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer 39 Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Automatic Watch 214270
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Explorer 214270 Model Number: 214270 Type: Wristwatch Style: Luxury Department: Men Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Year Man...
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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...
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Rolex Explorer 214270 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Explorer 214270 Men Watch 39mm Stainless Steel case.
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Rolex Explorer 214270 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Explorer 214270 Men Watch. 39mm Stainless Steel case.
Rolex Explorer 214270 Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Explorer 214270 Men's Watch. 39mm Stainless Steel case.
Rolex Explorer 214270 MK2 Dial Men's Watch Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Explorer 214270 Men's Watch. 39mm Stainless Steel case.
Rolex Explorer 214270 Black Dial Mens Watch Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster perpetual Explorer 214270 Mens Watch. 39mm stainless steel case.
Stainless Steel
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H 0.44 in D 0.79 in Dm 1.54 in
Rolex Explorer Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 214270
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Explorer 214270 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case.
Rolex Explorer Steel Luminous Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 214270
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Explorer 214270 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case.
Rolex Explorer Steel Luminous Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 214270
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Explorer 214270 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case.
Rolex Explorer I Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 214270
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Explorer 214270 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case.
Rolex Explorer I Steel Pre-Lume Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 214270
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Explorer 214270 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by a mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case.
Rolex Explorer I Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 214270
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch comes with an original box and paper. Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Explorer 214270 Model Number: 214270 Movement: Mechanical (Automatic) Origin: Made in Switzerland Style: ...
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Rolex Explorer Steel Black Dial Steel Numerals Automatic Men's Watch 214270
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Explorer 214270 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case.
Rolex Explorer Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 214270
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New Old Stock Discontinued Rolex Explorer 214270 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case.
Rolex Explorer Steel Black Dial Automatic Oyster Smooth Mens Watch 214270
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
New Old Stock 2020 new Style card. Full Lume MK2 Dial. Rolex Explorer 39mm Steel Black Dial Automatic Oyster Bracelet Smooth Bezel Men's Watch 214270.
Rolex Explorer I 214270
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM1626 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer I Model Ref: 214270 Age: 1st March 2018 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box & Guarantee Dial: Black Arabic Glass: Sapphire Crystal Moveme...
Rolex Explorer Black Dial Watch 214270
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
Faithful to its heritage and unique identity, the new Oyster Perpetual Explorer exemplifies that strength in today's world, imparting a new elan to the sober and elegant lines which ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer Men's Stainless Steel Watch 214270
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Explorer Men's Stainless Steel Watch 214270 - Automatic winding.
Rolex Explorer Men's Stainless Steel Watch 214270
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Explorer Men's Stainless Steel Watch 214270 - Automatic winding.
Rolex Explorer Men's Stainless Steel Watch 214270
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Explorer Men's Stainless Steel Watch 214270 - Automatic winding.
Rolex Explorer Men's Stainless Steel Watch 214270
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Explorer Men's Stainless Steel Watch 214270 - Automatic winding.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer 214270 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer 214270 Mens Watch. 39mm stainless steel case with smooth bezel.
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. The Oyster bracelet comes equipped with a folding Oysterlock clasp. Fitted with scratch-...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Automatic Wristwatch Ref 214270
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Larger Rolex Explorer Men's Stainless Steel 39mm Watch 214270 - Automatic winding.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer Ref 214270, Excellent Condition, Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our Rolex Explorer reference 214270 features a 39 mm stainless steel case with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.
Rolex Explorer I Stainless Steel Gents 214270, 2009
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3874 Model: 214270 Serial: G05**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 2009 Case Diameter: 39 mm Case Size: 39mm Box and Papers: Box and Manuals Movement: Automatic Case: S...
Rolex Explorer Black Dial Stainless Steel Watch 214270
By Rolex
Located in Southampton, PA
Faithful to its heritage and unique identity, the new Oyster Perpetual Explorer exemplifies that strength in today?s world, imparting a new elan to the sober and elegant lines which ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer, 'Ref 214270' Box & Papers, Excellent Condition, 'Discontinued'
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our discontinued Rolex Explorer ( reference 214270 ) features a 39 mm stainless steel case with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer 214270 Men's Watch Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster perpetual Explorer 214270 Men's Watch. 39mm Stainless Steel case.
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer I Model 214270 Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3404 Model: 214270 Serial: 99U***** Condition: 10 - Unworn condition Condition Notes: Unworn with Stickers Age: 3rd November 2016 Case Diameter: 39 mm Case Size: 39mm Box and P...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer I Automatic Wristwatch Ref 214270, 2016
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4138 Model Number: 214270 Serial Number: T93***** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Gender: Gents Age: 13th April 2016 Case Diameter: 39 mm Case Size: 39mm Box And Papers: Box...
Stainless Steel
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.
Rolex Explorer 214270 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer 14270 Mens Watch. 39mm stainless steel case with smooth bezel. Black dial with steel luminous hands and hour indexes. Arabic numeral hour markers at t...
Rolex Explorer 214270, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer Reference #: 214270. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 39 MM.
Rolex Explorer 214270, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer Reference #: 214270. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 0 MM.
Rolex Explorer 214270, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer Reference #: 214270. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 39 MM.
Men's Rolex Explorer 214270, White 369 Dial, G# - Elegant Used Watch
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
Step into the realm of adventure and precision with the Rolex Explorer Ref. 214270, a masterpiece that blends the heritage of exploration with contemporary innovation.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer 214270, Late Model Black Dial, White 369, Random No, Used Men
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
Discover the epitome of exploration and timeless design with the Rolex Explorer I, model 214270. Unveiled with enhancements at Baselworld 2016, this late model is a testament to Role...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer 214270, White 369, Black Dial, Random No, Pre-Owned Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
Step into a legacy of adventure with the Rolex Explorer I Late Model 214270, a symbol of robustness and reliability.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer 39mm 214270
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Certified preowned Sport Rolex Explorer 214270 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel Fliplock buckle.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer 39mm 214270
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
**Bank wire only at this price** Ref 214270. Circa 2010s. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Classic Rolex Explorer 214270 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a Stain...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer I Stainless Steel 214270
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5623 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer I Model Ref: 214270 Age: Circa 2015 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manuals & Guarantee Dial: Black Arabic Glass: Sapphire Crystal Mov...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer I Stainless Steel 214270
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Reference: COM2160 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer I Model Reference: 214270 Age: 27th January 2018 Gender: Men's Box and Papers: Box Manuals and Guarantee Dial: Black Arabic Gla...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer I Stainless Steel 214270
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Ref: W007137 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer I Model Ref: 214270 Age: 2010 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box & Guarantee Dial: Black Other Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movement: Autom...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer I Stainless Steel 214270
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Ref: W007136 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: EXPLORER Model Ref: 214270 Age: 2016 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manuals, Card Holder & Guarantee Dial: Black Other Glass: Sapphire Cry...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer I Stainless Steel 214270
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Ref: COM2310 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer I Model Ref: 214270 Age: 18th August 2018 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manual, Booklet, Guarantee, Swing Tags, Bezel Guard Dial:...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer I Stainless Steel 214270 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5858 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer I Model Ref: 214270 Age: 12th April 2013 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box Manuals & Guarantee Dial: Black Arabic Glass: Sapphire Crystal...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer I 214270 Stainless Steel Gents Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5847 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer I Model Ref: 214270 Age: 10th September 2016 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manuals & Guarantee Dial: Black Arabic Glass: Sapphire Cr...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 Wristwatch Ref 214270
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 Wristwatch ref 214270, random serial # model circa 2010 or newer.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer I Stainless Steel 214270 Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W6172 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer I Model Ref: 214270 Age: 30th June 2017 Gender: Mens Complete With: Box, Manuals & Guarantee Dial: Black Arabic Glass: Sapphire Crystal...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer I 214270 Men's Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007679 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer Model Variant: I Model Number: 214270 Age: 42224 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box, Manuals, Guarantee, Card Holder & ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 Wristwatch ref 214270
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 ref 14270 serial #S circa 1993. 36mm diameter case with smooth bezel and sapphire crystal. Custom colored “Sapphire Blue” tritium dial with popular 3...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Big Explorer 1 Steel ref. 214270 circa 2012
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Explorer 1, new model ref# 214270 39mm diameter case serial #G1, circa 2012 black dial, luminova indexes, unworn complete with box & warrantee card.
Rolex Explorer I Automatic Steel Men's Watch 214270 Unworn
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer I 39mm Automatic Steel Mens Watch 214270 Unworn.
Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 214270
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer I 39mm Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 214270.
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 214270 circa 2014
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch Ref. 214270, random serial number warrantee card and receipt dated July 2014.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 214270
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer I 39mm Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 214270.
Steel
Rolex Explorer I 39 Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 214270
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer I 39 Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 214270.
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
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore White Ceramic 15707CB.OO.A010CA.01 Unworn
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Unleash the extraordinary with the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore White Ceramic 15707CB.OO.A010CA.01. This unworn masterpiece combines avant-garde design and horological precisio...
Stainless Steel
$36,680
H 1.42 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Day-Date President 18K Everose Gold Black Dial Mens Watch 118235
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. The watch comes with a box but no paper. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. General In...
Rose Gold
Rolex Explorer Date 5701
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage stainless steel and yellow gold Rolex Explorer Date ref. 5701 automatic movement wristwatch. Featuring well aged champagne dial with applied dagger-style hour markers. Com...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Hulk Ceramic Steel Green Dial Watch 116610LV
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned good condition. No original box and papers.
Steel
Cartier Tank 1710 Américaine Diamond Bezel Quartz 18K Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Américaine watch with diamond bezel and bracelet in 18K yellow gold, featuring a rectangular 19 x 34.5mm case and quartz movement. Designed with timeless Roman numerals ...
18k Gold
Sold|$84,999
H 1.46 in W 0.36 in Dm 1.46 in
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 18k Rose Gold Silver Dial Watch 15551OR.ZZ.1356OR.01
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. Fits up to 6 inches. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. It shows light signs of w...
Rose Gold
1937 Rolex Ref 3647 Very Rare Antique Manual Wind Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Extremely Rare 1930s Rolex Precision Model 3647 Manual Wind Square Watch This late 1930s Rolex manual wind square watch is a remarkable and rare find, showcasing the timeless crafts...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Black/Red Arabic Racing Dial Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch 116523
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Daytona Black/Red Arabic Racing Dial Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch 116523
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
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
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 ...
Rolex 116659SABR Submariner 18 Karat Sapphire & Diamond Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex 116659SABR Submariner 18k Sapphire & Diamond Watch This Rolex 116659SABR Submariner Watch is in excellent condition and is ready to ship! Brand: Rolex Model: Submariner R...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Yacht-Master 18K ROSE GOLD Oysterflex 40mm Watch 116655 Complete MINT
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This Rolex Yacht-Master wristwatch is a luxurious timepiece that exudes elegance and style. Crafted from 18K rose gold, it features a polished case finish and a bidirectional rotatin...
Rose Gold
Rolex Two-Toned Logo Face Datejust Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel with a fluted bezel and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. 36mm face Model #126233 Serial #L1662xxx Size 6 1/2 inches Comes with its ...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch 116523
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Black PVD/DLC Coated Watch 116523 Please note: PVD/DLC coating and Dial have been customized aftermarket. We use the highest quality coatin...
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, PVD-Coated
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.