Vintage 1989 Rolex Datejust Two Tone Automatic Watch Ref 16233
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The clean dial layout, applied hour markers, and balanced case proportions give the watch a timeless presence suited to both formal and everyday wear. Presented with its Rolex box an...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust Thunderbird Two Tone Diamond Dial Watch Ref. 16253
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Presented as a full kit with its Rolex box, outer box, papers, hang tags, booklet, and accompanying accessories shown, this Datejust offers strong collector appeal and a well-rounded...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 116233 Two Tone 18k & Steel 36mm Champagne 10 Diamond Dial Minty
By Rolex
Located in Newport Beach, CA
The watch comes complete with its original Rolex box, booklets, green hang tag, and bezel protector.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel
1986 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 15037 14K YG Dark Blue Diamond Dial Auto 34 mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Key Specs Reference: 15037 Model: Oyster Perpetual Date Year: 1986 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 34mm Bezel: 14K Yellow Gold Fluted Bracelet: 14K Yellow Gold Oyster Bracelet Length...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 41 126300 Custom Diamonds 20Ct White Stick Dial Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch comes with original box, papers and Rolex hang tag. Datejust 41 Scrambled Case Diameter: 41mm Bezel Diameter: 42mm Case Thickness: 12mm Custom Diamonds Fold over clasp ...
2022 Unworn Rolex Stainless Gmt Master II 126710BLRO Pepsi Jubilee Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Newport Beach, CA
It comes complete with the original inner and outer Rolex boxes, Rolex warranty card, booklet, both Rolex hang tags and bezel protector.
Stainless Steel
2022 Rolex Stainless GMT Master II 126710BLRO Pepsi Oyster Box & Papers Stickers
By Rolex
Located in Newport Beach, CA
It comes complete with the original inner and outer Rolex boxes, Rolex warranty card, booklet, and both Rolex hang tags.
Stainless Steel
2022 Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master II 126720VTNR Sprite Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in Newport Beach, CA
It comes complete with the original inner and outer Rolex boxes, Rolex warranty card, booklets and both Rolex hang tags.
Stainless Steel
2007 Rolex GMT Master II Pepsi 16710 Stainless Steel Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Newport Beach, CA
It comes complete with the original inner and outer Rolex boxes, Rolex warranty card, booklets and both original Rolex hang tags.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rare Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold GMT-Master with Ruby "Serti" Dial
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
It even comes with the original Rolex hang tag. This uncommon version of the celebrated GMT is certain to delight. 40mm case diameter.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
2021 Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master II 126710BLNR Batman Batgirl Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Newport Beach, CA
It comes complete with the original inner and outer Rolex boxes, Rolex warranty card, both Rolex hang tags, booklets and booklet holder.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Milgauss Steel Black Dial Orange Hand Automatic Men’s Watch 116400 BKO
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Excellent Preowned Condition Rolex Milaguess Watch. Comes with manufacturers box, papers, and both Rolex hang tags.
Rolex Datejust 41 126300 Custom Diamonds 20 Carat Steel Automatic Men Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch comes with original box, authenticity card and Rolex hang tag. Movement Type Mechanical (Automatic) Movement Caliber Rolex 3235 Complications Date Indicator,Diamonds Feat...
Rolex Datejust 116201 18 Karat Gold Diamond Silver Dial Automatic Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch comes with original box, authenticity card and Rolex hang tag. Details: Brand Rolex Series Datejust Model Number 116201 Box Yes Papers No Movement Automatic Self Wind Ge...
Rolex Datejust II 116300 Bro Blue Roman Dial 2017 Steel Automatic Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch comes with original box and papers and both Rolex hang tags. Details: Brand Rolex Series Datejust II Model Number 116300 Box Yes Papers Yes Production Year 2017 card Move...
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Steel Black Dial Automatic Unisex 2010 Watch 116000
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch comes with original box and papers and both Rolex hang tags. Details: Brand Rolex Department Unisex Adult Model Number 116000 Model Rolex Oyster Perpetual Style Dress/Form...
2019 Rolex Stainless Steel GMT Master II 126710BLNR Batman Jubilee Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Newport Beach, CA
It comes complete with the original inner and outer Rolex boxes, Rolex warranty card, booklet, both Rolex hang tags and bezel protector.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust II 116333 Black Roman Dial Steel 18 Karat Gold Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This watch comes with original box and papers as well as original Rolex hang tags. Details: Brand Rolex Series Datejust II Model Number 116333 Box Yes Papers Yes Production Year 2015...
Rolex Yellow Gold Submariner Wristwatch Ref 16618
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
The serial number is Z423439. It comes with a Rolex box and includes the Rolex papers and hang-tag.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond President Automatic Wristwatch Ref 179158
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Factory Jubilee diamond dial. 18k yellow gold Rolex President bracelet with hidden clasp. Pre-owned with Rolex box, papers and hang tags.
Diamond
Unworn 2021 Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Blue BNIB 126000
By Rolex
Located in Newport Beach, CA
The watch is in BRAND NEW UNWORN CONDITION and comes complete with the original boxes (inner & outer), papers, green hang tag and Rolex 5 year international warranty card dated Febru...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Mid-Size Datejust Stainless Steel 178240 MOP Dial Diamond Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Newport Beach, CA
It will fit up to a 6.5" inch wrist and comes with the original Rolex warranty papers and green hang tag. The watch is in very good condition with very few signs of wear.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex 1970 Near Mint Unworn Automatic Gold Filled cased Presentation Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Automatic self winding movement, silver satin dial with raised Gold markers and a center sweep hand, Brown Lizard Strap with Gold Filled Rolex Buckle. Original Hang tag, Guarantee bo...
Gold-filled
Rolex Datejust Jubilee Steel Silver Tapestry Dial Automatic Men Watch 16220
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Moderate slack on the bracelet. Full 22 Links. Rolex serial Tag and Green Hang Tag are also Included.
Steel
Rolex Submariner Date Men's Watch 126610LN Stainless Automatic 5Yr Mfr Wnty
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: Submariner Date Model Number: 126610LN Movement: Automatic Warranty: Manufacturer Five Year Year: 2022 Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Black Metal Content: Sta...
2022 Unworn Rolex 18k Everose Gold Daytona Oysterflex Chocolate Dial 116515LN
By Rolex
Located in Newport Beach, CA
The watch is in UNWORN MINT CONDITION and comes complete with the original boxes (inner & outer), papers, hang tags, and Rolex 5 year international warranty card dated March, 2022.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2023 Unworn Rolex DeepSea James Cameron Sea-Dweller 136660 Steel Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Newport Beach, CA
This watch is 100% original Rolex. It comes complete with the original Rolex box, papers, hang tags and bezel protector.
Stainless Steel
2021 UNWORN Rolex Datejust 41 Stainless Steel Jubilee White Roman 126334 B&P
By Rolex
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this NEW 2021 UNWORN Rolex Datejust 41 Reference 126334. This watch was dated into service June 2021 and comes complete with 5-year Rolex factory warranty, fu...
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
2020 Rolex Sky-Dweller Stainless Steel White Dial 42mm Oyster Box Papers 326934
By Rolex
Located in Newport Beach, CA
It comes complete with the original inner box, Rolex booklets, green hang tag and Rolex 5 year international warranty card dated March 17th, 2020.
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master II Fat Lady Coke Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 16760
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Bracelet Shows Minor Slack. Original Rolex Serial No-hang tag. Comes with Original Box and Original Papers.
Rolex Stainless Steel Gilt Dial Submariner Wristwatch Ref 5512
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Aside from having the box, papers and even the Rolex hang tags and anchor, what makes this watch so special is its amazing 4 row gilt dial.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Daytona 6263 with Hang-Tag & Booklet
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Daytona 6263 screw down pushers, serial # 5.3 million circa 1977. 17 jewel manual wind chronograph. Beautiful original black dial signed Rolex Oyster Cosmograph, RED Daytona...
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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