FOUR IMPORTANT & RARE ORIGINAL ROLEX GREEN LEATHER BOUTIQUE DEALERS ARMCHAIRs
By Rolex
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare and highly collectable suite of four original Rolex, green leather, Boutique dealers chairs ...
Leather, Hardwood
TWO RARE ORIGINAL ROLEX GREEN LEATHER BOUTIQUE DEALERS WATCHMAKERS SWIVEL STOOLs
By Rolex
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare and highly collectable pair original Rolex, green leather, Boutique dealers watchmakers swiv...
Leather, Hardwood
RARE ORIGINAL HAND MADE LEATHER UPHOLSTERED ROLEX AD BOUTiQUE DEALERS GUEST DESK
By Rolex
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very unique opportunity to purchase a never before sold on the open market, original Rolex Bond Street ...
Leather, Wood
1 OF 3 ORIGINAL ROLEX AUTHORISED DEALERS BULLET PROOF GLASS DiSPLAY CABINETS
By Rolex
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale 1 of 3 highly collectable, original Authorized Dealer’s Rolex shop display cabinets with phosphor bronzed an...
Glass
$2,610Sale Price|40% Off
1947 Rolex Oyster Bubbleback “Elegante” Gold-Plated Wristwatch w California Dial
By Rolex
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage 32mm Rolex Oyster “Elegante” wristwatch showcases timeless sophistication with its classic gold-plated case and matching oyster rivet bracelet. Also known as a "Bubbleba...
Gold
Rolex 9K Yellow Gold Cream Dial Chronometre Vintage Men's 3260
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 9k Yellow Gold Chronometre Vintage Men's Wristwatch, cream dial with hour markers and roman numerals III, IX & XII, small seconds at 6 0'clock, a fixed 9k yellow gold smooth be...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 1950s Yellow Gold Honeycomb Precision Tear Drop Lugs Wristwatch 4514
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 34mm 18k Yellow Gold Tear Drop Lugs Gents Wristwatch, honeycomb dial with applied 18k yellow gold index batons and arabic numbers at 3, 6, 9 and 12 0'clock, blue steel centre secon...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare 1950s Rolex Rose Gold Chronometer Champagne Dial Precision Vintage 4134
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 37mm 18k Rose Gold Vintage Precision Gents Wristwatch, a rare original chronometer champagne dial with applied 18k rose gold index batons and roman numerals at 3,6,9 and 12 0'clock...
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback Vintage Gents 18 Karat Gold Silver Dial 5048
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Rose Gold Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback Vintage Gents Wristwatch, original silver dial with applied hour markers, a fixed 18k rose gold bezel, a brown leather strap with a gold ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Pen Holder Desk by Fontana Arte for Rolex Shop Dealer, 1960s
By Fontana Arte, Rolex
Located in taranto, IT
Extremely rare complete desk pen holder from the 1960s, Fontana Arte production for Rolex, consisting of a thick two-tone glass, amber and Nile Green base, with double internal engra...
Glass
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Automatic self-wind 3035 chronometer movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Acrylic crystal glass. Comes with Rolex service papers. This watch is backed by our one year warranty.
Rolex Cellini Ladies Wristwatch 18 Karat Gold
By Rolex
Located in Toorak, Victoria
Watch has been fully serviced by Rolex Australia including new glass and original crown. 1600cal Case Number: 741976 4071
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Sir Edmund Hillary Wristwatch Ref 6298
By Rolex
Located in Munich, Bavaria
See: The History of the Rolex Explorer CASE screwed case, steel, acrylic glass MOVEMENT caliber Rolex big, automatic DIAL original dial and hands BRACELET rivete...
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Diamond Dot Dial Wristwatch, 1989
By Rolex
Located in Epsom, Surrey
Specifications; Model Number: 69173 Dial: Champagne with Original Rolex Diamonds Bezel: Gold Fluted Accessories: N/A Condition: Excellent Bracelet: Steel and Gold Rolex Jubil...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Steel and Gold 26mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Maker: Rolex Model: Datejust Steel and Gold 26mm Year: c1990 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 26mm Case: Steel and gold Bracelet / Strap: Steel and gold Box and Papers: No Addi...
Stainless Steel, Gold
Vintage Rolex Grey Marble Watch Display, 1970
By Rolex
Located in Munich, DE
Marble watch display marked with golden letters by Rolex, 1970s.
Marble
Rolex Milgauss Green Glass 116400GV
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A mens 40mm Milgauss crafted in stainless steel by Rolex. Featuring a distinctive blue dial with an orange second-hand shaped like a lightning bolt and a unique green sapphire crysta...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Milgauss Green Glass 116400GV
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 40mm Milgauss in stainless steel by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with an orange second-hand shaped like a lightning bolt and a green sapphire crystal exclusive to the Milgauss des...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Milgauss Green Glass 116400GV
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 40mm stainless steel Milgauss from Rolex, featuring an intense black dial, and an orange second hand shaped like a lightning bolt and a unique green sapphire crystal which is exclu...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Milgauss Green Glass 116400GV
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 116400GV Milgauss in stainless steel by Rolex. Features a black dial with an orange second-hand and a green sapphire crystal synonymous with the Milgauss collection . Presented on...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Milgauss Green Glass Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3150 Model: 116400GV Serial: 333***** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 30th August 2014 Case Diameter: 40 mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Movement: Automat...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Milgauss Green Glass Automatic Wristwatch, 2014
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3150 Model Number: 116400GV SEerial Number: 333***** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 30th August 2014 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Milgauss Green Glass Stainless Steel Gents 116400GV, 2015
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3444 Model: 116400GV Serial: 304***** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 26th May 2015 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Move...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Date Yellow Gold 1503
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The yellow gold Oyster bracelet is equipped with a yellow gold deployant clasp that features a raised Rolex crown. Fitted with plastic glass and a self-winding automatic movement.
Yellow Gold
Rolex Omani Crest Dial Cellini Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Cellini Gents Wristwatch, blue "Omani Crest" dial, an 18k yellow gold cylindrical link style bezel, a blue leather strap with a gold plated pin buckle (n...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Vintage Gents Gold Champagne Dial 1601 Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust Vintage Gents Wristwatch, champagne dial with applied hour markers, date at 3 0'clock, a fixed 18k yellow gold fluted bezel, a brand new ...
18k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Precision Veriflat Manual Wristwatch Ref 6512
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Precision Veriflat Vintage Gents Wristwatch, silvered dial with applied hour markers, small seconds at 6 0'clock, a fixed 18k yelllow gold smooth bezel, a b...
18k Gold
Vintage Rolex Shock Resisting Steel Silver Dial 2727 Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel Shock Resisting Vintage Gents Wristwatch, white dial with applied hour markers and applied arabic numbers at 2,4,6,8 and 10, a fixed stainless steel smooth bezel, a...
Stainless Steel
1950s Vintage Rolex Rose Gold Cream Dial Automatic Movement Wristwatch 4643
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Rose Gold Perpetual Vintage Gents Wristwatch, cream dial with applied hour markers, small seconds dial at 6 0'clock, an 18k rose gold fixed bark finish bezel, a brown leather ...
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date Vintage White Gold Silver Dial 1803 Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k White Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Vintage Gents Wristwatch from 1964, silver dial with applied hour markers, day aperture at 12 0'clock, date aperture at 3 0'clock, a fixed...
White Gold
Rolex 1950s Yellow Gold Honeycomb Precision Tear Drop Lugs Wristwatch 4514
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 34mm 18k Yellow Gold Tear Drop Lugs Gents Wristwatch, honeycomb dial with applied 18k yellow gold index batons and arabic numbers at 3, 6, 9 and 12 0'clock, blue steel centre secon...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1954 Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Silver Baton Dial Fancy Lugs Precision 4891
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Fancy Lugs Precision Vintage Gents Wristwatch, silver dial with applied index batons, an 18k yellow gold fixed smooth bezel, a black leather strap with a gold plat...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Day-Date Rare Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Guilloche Geometric Dial
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 36 mm 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Vintage Gents Wristwatch, rare champagne guilloche geometric dial with applied hour markers, day at 12 0'clock, date at 3 0'clock, a...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Rare Vintage Rolex 9 Karat Rose Gold Marconi Digital Jump Hour Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare 9k Rose Gold Marconi Digital Jump Hour Vintage Gents Wristwatch, silver hour, minute and second wheels with arabic numbers, jump hour aperture at near centre, minute and secon...
Rose Gold
Rolex Day-Date Vintage Gents 18 Karat Yellow Gold Champagne Diamond Dial 1803
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 36 mm 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Vintage Gents Wristwatch, champagne dial with applied hour markers each set with 2 round brilliant cut diamonds, day at 12 0'clock, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Air-King Super Precision Vintage Gents Gold Capped Silver Dial B&P 5506
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 1960 34mm Gold Capped Oyster Perpetual Air-King Super Precision Vintage Gents Wristwatch, silver dial with applied hour markers, a fixed gold capped smooth bezel, a black leather s...
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Rolex Very Rare Day-Date Vintage Gents 18 Karat Gold Grey Qaboos Dial 1803/8
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Very Rare 36 mm 18k Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date Vintage Gents Wristwatch, grey dial with applied hour markers, day at 12 0'clock, date at 3 0'clock, Arabic inscription at...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Illuminating Rolex Advertising Light Box, c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Superb mid-20th Century illuminating Rolex advertising sign, In the traditional green and gold colours of Rolex this small working light box advertised Rolex watches in a high end Lo...
Glass
1980s Orange Onyx Ashtray by Rolex, with Rolex Crown in Brass
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Orange Onyx Ashtray by Rolex, with Rolex Crown in Brass.
Onyx
Rare Boxed Sterling Silver Rolex Photograph Frame c.1980
By Rolex
Located in Bath, GB
The simple design is as elegant as a Rolex watch, the frame has it's original presentation box printed in gold "Rolex", the original thick bevelled glass and "Rolex" printed paper wi...
Sterling Silver
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Royal Shock Resisting Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel Oyster Royal Shock Resisting Vintage Gents Wristwatch, silver dial with applied hour markers, a fixed stainless steel bezel, a black leather strap with a stainless ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Crown Collection Presidential Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamonds Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Factory original Diamond bezel totaling approximately 1 Carat and further having Diamond set Lugs 29 Jewel Caliber 2135 Automatic, self winding movement, Black Dial with Diamond set ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Zephyr Oyster Perpetual Vintage Steel & Gold Quadrant 6582 Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel and 18k Yellow Gold Zephyr Oyster Perpetual Vintage Gents Wristwatch, silver quadrant dial with applied hour markers, a fixed 18k yellow gold engine turned bezel, a...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
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H 19.75 in W 13.4 in D 8 in
Top Quality Antique Brass & Glass Display Cabinet for Rolex / Jewelry Collection
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique table display cabinet for showcasing your collection. This perfectly designed and all handcrafted masterpiece is an absolute joy to own and look at. We have never before own...
Brass
Rolex Datejust 1601 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Automatic self-wind 3035 chronometer movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Acrylic crystal glass. Comes with Rolex service papers. This watch is backed by our one year warranty.
Rolex Date Blue Ref. 1501 'R-35'
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Call Us Anytime! 786,482,8100 Brand: Rolex Model Number: 1501 Model Name: Date Serial Number: 9,8**** (either 1953 or 1963) Movement: Automatic Case Size: 35 mm Dial Color:...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Precision 1200 Men's Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: COM002635 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Precision Model Variant: 0 Model Number: 1200 Age: 1960 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box Dial: Silver Baton Glass: Plexigla...
Yellow Gold
Rolex Submariner Date 16610 Men's Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007656 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Submariner Model Variant: Date Model Number: 16610 Age: 21-10-2008 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Guarantee Dial: Black Other G...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yacht-Master 116655 Men's Rose Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: COM002813 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Yacht-Master Model Variant: 0 Model Number: 116655 Age: 27-07-2015 Gender: Men Complete With: Xupes Presentation Box & Rolex Gu...
Rose Gold
Rolex Datejust 36 16234 Unisex Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007418 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Variant: 36 Model Number: 16234 Age: 2002 Gender: Unisex Complete With: Rolex Box Dial: Silver Baton Glass: Sapphir...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31 78240 Ladies Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007573 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Variant: 31 Model Number: 78240 Age: 2000 Gender: Ladies Complete With: Rolex Box Dial: Silver Baton Glass: Sapphi...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 1601 Men's Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007439 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Variant: 36 Model Number: 1601 Age: 1969 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box Dial: White Roman Glass: Plexiglass C...
Rolex Datejust 26 69174 Ladies Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: W007441 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Variant: 26 Model Number: 69174 Age: 1989 Gender: Ladies Complete With: Rolex Box Dial: Silver Baton Glass: Sapphi...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 26 179174 Ladies Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: W007436 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Variant: 26 Model Number: 179174 Age: 2009 Gender: Ladies Complete With: Rolex Box Dial: White Baton Glass: Sapphi...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 1601 Men's Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: W007435 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Variant: 36 Model Number: 1601 Age: 1975 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box Dial: Silver Baton Glass: Sapphire C...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 26 69174 Ladies Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007441 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Variant: 26 Model Number: 69174 Age: 1989 Gender: Ladies Complete With: Rolex Box Dial: Silver Baton Glass: Sapphir...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Date 16610 Men's Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007656 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Submariner Model Variant: Date Model Number: 16610 Age: 21-10-2008 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Guarantee Dial: Black Other G...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 26 179174 Ladies Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007436 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Variant: 26 Model Number: 179174 Age: 2009 Gender: Ladies Complete With: Rolex Box Dial: White Baton Glass: Sapphir...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 116200 Men Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007412 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Variant: 36 Model Number: 116200 Age: 2007 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box Dial: Blue Roman Glass: Sapphire Cr...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31 78240 Ladies Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: W007583 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Variant: 31 Model Number: 78240 Age: 2002 Gender: Ladies Complete With: Rolex Box Dial: Black Baton Glass: Sapphi...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Date 16610 Men's Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007656 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Submariner Model Variant: Date Model Number: 16610 Age: 21-10-2008 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Guarantee Dial: Black Other G...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 116200 Men Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007412 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Variant: 36 Model Number: 116200 Age: 2007 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box Dial: Blue Roman Glass: Sapphire Cr...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 31 68274 Ladies Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: W008096 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Variant: 31 Model Number: 68274 Age: 1990 Gender: Ladies Complete With: Rolex Box Dial: Silver Diamond Glass: Sapp...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 16234 Unisex Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007417 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Variant: 36 Model Number: 16234 Age: 1998 Gender: Unisex Complete With: Rolex Box Dial: Blue Roman Glass: Sapphire ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 16234 Unisex Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007437 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Variant: 36 Model Number: 16234 Age: 1989 Gender: Unisex Complete With: Rolex Box Dial: Silver Baton Glass: Sapphir...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 16234 Unisex Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007431 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Variant: 36 Model Number: 16234 Age: 1997 Gender: Unisex Complete With: Rolex Box Dial: Silver Baton Glass: Sapphir...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 36 16200 Men's Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007438 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Variant: 36 Model Number: 16200 Age: 1993 Gender: Men Complete With: Rolex Box Dial: Blue Roman Glass: Sapphire Cry...
Steel, Stainless Steel
While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.
Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.
But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.
But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.
Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.
The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.
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Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
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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.