Ladies Vintage Rolex Orchid Cocktail 15MM Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Manual Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Diameter: 15.00 mm Weight: 21.14 grams ROLEX Ladies 14K yellow gold, diamond ROLEX Swiss made wristwatch with original bo...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Orchid 2673 18K Gold 22mm Diamond Bezel 1989 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Rare Rolex Diamond Jewelry Watch Brand: Rolex Model: Orchid Reference: 2673 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 54.65 grams Case Size: 22mm Bracel...
Diamond, Gold
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon Ladies Watch 8788
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon Ladies Watch 8788 - Manual winding. 18k yellow gold case with slot through which bands can be interchanged (16mm diameter).
Rolex Orchid Yellow Gold Ladies Bracelet Watch in Original Box
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Rolex Ladies Orchid Wrist Watch, 15 MM 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case. 17 Jewel mechanical, Manual wind movement.
18k Gold
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon Ladies Watch 2000 J
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon Ladies Watch 2000 J - Manual winding.
Rolex Cellini Orchid White Gold Sky Blue Sapphire Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning watch features an 18k white gold case, with a large bezel set with 141 sky blue sapphires. The Rolex mother of pearl dial has 4 diamond hour markers. The blue strap ban...
Rolex Orchid Blue Dial 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Cocktail Ladies Watch Face
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Orchid Blue Dial 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Cocktail Ladies Watch Face. 18K gold case and gold plated buckle.
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies Orchid Gold Manual Winding 95705 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Orchid Gold Watch 95705 - Manual winding. 14k yellow gold case with faceted crystal (15mm diameter).
14k Gold
Rolex Ladies Orchid Gold Manual Winding 95705 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Orchid Gold Watch 95705 - Manual winding. 14k yellow gold case with faceted crystal (15mm diameter).
14k Gold
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 14K White Gold Ladies
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 14K White Gold Ladies - Manual winding. 14K White gold case with slot through which bands can be interchanged (16 mm). Silver textured dial with gold s...
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 14k White Gold Ladies
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 14K White Gold Ladies - Manual winding. 14K white gold case with slot through which bands can be interchanged (16 mm). Silver textured dial with gold s...
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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
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...
White Gold
Vintage Rolex Orchid 18k Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Manual Wind Ladies Watch 327
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage pre-owned watch in excellent condition. The original box and papers are not included. Comes with a presentation box and an authenticity card. * Free Shipping within the USA ...
Yellow Gold
ROLEX Orchid 18k White Gold Ladies Mechanical Wind Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Victoria, BC
Here is an elegant and beautiful ROLEX Orchid 18k White Gold Ladies Mechanical Wind Wristwatch.
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Rolex 14k Yellow Gold Orchid Women's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Mid 20th Century Rolex 14k Gold Ladies Watch. This exquisite timepiece is crafted in 14k gold.
14k Gold
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 14K Yellow Gold Ladies - Manual winding. 14K Yellow gold case with slot through which bands can be interchanged (16 mm). Champagne textured dial with g...
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 18K Yellow Gold Ladies - Manual winding. 14K Yellow gold case with slot through which bands can be interchanged (16 mm). Silver dial with gold stick m...
Vintage Rolex Orchid 18K White Gold Handwind Cocktail Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A charming example of Rolex’s mid-century ladies’ watchmaking, this vintage Orchid cocktail watch pairs refined elegance with the exceptional craftsmanship for which Rolex is renowned.
18k Gold
Rolex Ladies white gold Diamond Cellini Orchid Quartz Wristwatch Ref 6201/9
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cellini Orchid 18k White Gold Ladies Watch with 230 Diamonds 6201/9 BRIL - Quartz. 18k white gold case, bezel set with 141 diamonds (26mm diameter).
Diamond, White Gold
Rolex Ladies yellow gold Orchid Fancy Yellow Diamond Bezel Onyx Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rarely have we encountered a vintage Rolex timepiece with fa ncy yellow diamonds; it is an exceptional rarity and a superior example of a "high jewelry" lady's Rolex. This ...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Vintage Orchid Chameleon Yellow Gold
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage ladies Orchid Chameleon wristwatch in yellow gold by Rolex. Features a champagne dial with applied hour markers and a yellow gold fluted bezel. Fitted with a plastic glass...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies Gold and Pink Sapphire Cellini Orchid Wristwatch Model 6201/9
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Quartz movement. 18k yellow gold case, bezel set with 141 pink sapphires, 25mm diameter. Factory mother-of-pearl diamond dial. Pink strap, 18k yellow gold buckle set with 86 pink sap...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage and Rare, Ladies Rolex Orchid Ref 2251, Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our rare and attractive, manually wound vintage ladies Rolex Orchid reference 2251 is presented in outstanding condition, belying its age, and features an 18k yellow gold case and lo...
Yellow Gold
Rolex 18k Solid Gold Orchid Ladies Watch circa 1962
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Orchid / Reference 9026A METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1962 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Diameter 15mm M...
18k Gold
Rolex Cellini Orchid 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Cellini Orchid 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch - Quartz. 18k yellow gold case (22 x 26 mm diameter).
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H 0.71 in W 0.63 in
Genuine Rolex Orchid Watch. 18k WG Ladies Rolex 2672 Mechanical Windup Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k White Gold Rolex Orchid Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch.
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Vintage Orchid Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Rolex Orchid Ladies Wrist Watch, 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece textured case measuring 12 m.m. in Diameter and 8 M.M. thick. 17 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind movement, Gold dia...
18k Gold
Vintage Rolex 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Orchid Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This Rolex Orchid Ladies Wristwatch, crafted in Switzerland circa 1975, embodies timeless elegance and precision.
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s 14kt Gold Rolex Orchid Watch
By Rolex
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous Rolex Orchid ladies watch crafted of 14kt Gold. Features a white dial and gold number markers and a manual wind.
14k Gold
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 14K White Gold Ladies
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Orchid Chameleon 14K White Gold Ladies - Manual winding. 14K White gold case with slot through which bands can be interchanged (16 mm). Silver textured dial with gold s...
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.