Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Steel Watch, 34mm, Men's, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Queens, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Steel Watch, reference # 5500, with silvered dial, baton indexes, powered by automatic self winding movement, worn on wrist with oyster link bracelet ...
Steel
Vintage 1950s Rolex Oyster Perpetual AirKing Stainless Mens Watch Ref. 6480
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Rolex Oyster Precision Ref. 6480 is a highly appealing mid-1950s example of classic Rolex design, offering the understated elegance and everyday wearability that have ma...
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision
By Rolex
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Exquisite GENDER: Unisex MOVEMENT: Automatic CASE MATERIAL: Steel DIAL: 34mm DIAL COLOUR: Blue STRAP: 55mm BRACELET MATERIAL: Steel CONDITION: 10/10 MODEL NUMBER: 14000 SERIAL NU...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision, 1520
By Rolex
Located in Carlisle, GB
This 34mm Classic and Elegant Vintage Hand-winding watch is in Good Working order and in a well look after condition for its Age. some tiny scratches on the strap and the glass Ple...
1960s SS Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision, 1520 Mechanical Watch
By Rolex
Located in Carlisle, GB
This 34mm Classic and Elegant Vintage Hand-winding watch is in good working condition and it is ticking and runs well. Visible signs of ageing and gentle used with light scratches on...
Stainless Steel
Rolex yellow Gold Stainless Steel Air King Precision Date Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King 34mm with date pre-owned wristwatch Ref # 5701N/3, silvered dial, classic fluted bezel, stainless steel and 18kt yellow gold jubilee bracelet, 21 link...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, Precision, made 1973
Located in Firenze, IT
Ref. 5500, Air-King Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, Precision”, case No. 3346621, Ref. 5500.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Air-King Men's Wristwatch, Stainless Steel Automatic 2 Year Warranty 14000
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Air-King Model Number: 14000 Year: 1991 Metal Content: Stainless Steel Movement: Automatic Case: 34mm wide (not including the crown) Band Width: 16.3mm Lug Width: 18.9...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King Wristwatch Ref 14000
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful classic Rolex Air King Oyster Precision with Rolex steel Jubilee band, clean plain bezel and original Rolex dial that has been custom colored to a beautiful ice blue. 1992....
Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1970s Vintage NA140
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's all-stainless steel Rolex Oyster "Air-King" Precision Ref.5500 automatic, c.1972, all original, unpolished.
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1960s Vintage RA476B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Precision Ref.5500 "Air King" automatic, c.1968, in excellent working condition.
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1960s All Original RA476
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's all-stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Precision Ref.5500 "Air King" automatic, c.1968, all original, in excellent working condition.
Rolex Air-King Precision Gents Stainless Steel Black Dial 14200
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 34 mm Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision Gents Wristwatch, black dial with applied hour markers, a fixed stainless steel smooth bezel, a stainless steel oyster bra...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Air King 5500
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Watch: Rolex Air King 5500 Stock Number: CHW6231 We have just had this classic Rolex Air King 5500 Oyster Perpetual Precision put through a full service with auto wheel replacement.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Air King Stainless Steel Wristwatch Circa 1993
By Rolex
Located in South Pasadena, CA
SPECIFICATIONS MOVEMENT: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Precision movement, reference # 14010S.
Stainless Steel, Steel
Rolex Air King 14000 Watch with Salmon Dial in Stainless Steel, 1990–2000s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a Rolex Air-King Oyster Perpetual Precision Reference 14000, automatic, featuring a striking salmon pink Arabic numeral dial from the late 1990s to early 2000s.
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Precision Ref.9659 18k White Gold Hand-Wind, c.1960s Swiss RA153
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic icon, men's Rolex Oyster Precision ref.5500 "Air-King" automatic, c.1979.
18k Gold, White Gold
1969 Rolex OysterDate Stainless Steel Special UAE Military Model 6694
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Produced between the early 1960s and the late 1980s, the 6694 model is considered to be part of the same family that includes the Oyster Perpetual and the Air King, with its closest ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Ref. 14000. Case No. T527754. Made in 1996-97. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman’s wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster...
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King Automatic 1960s Vintage RJC131
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Precision Air-King 5500 automatic, c.1969.
Mens Rolex Ref 5500 Oyster Precision Air King Automatic 1960s Swiss RJC191T
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Oyster "Air-King" Precision Ref.5500 automatic, c.1967.
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 5500 Air King Automatic 1960s Swiss RJC106B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Precision Air-King 5500 automatic, c.1967.
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 1002 Air King Pink Dial Automatic, 1970s RA172P
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic in pretty pink, Men's Rolex Oyster Precision ref.1002 "Air-King" automatic, c.1970s.
Men's Rolex Oyster Precision "Air-King" Ref.1008 Automatic, c.1960s RA117TAN
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iconic classic in striking green, Men's Rolex Oyster Precision ref.1008 "Air-King" automatic, c.1967.
Men's Rolex Oyster Precision "Air-King" Ref.5500 Automatic, circa 1970s RA116BLU
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, men's Rolex Oyster Precision ref.5500 "Air-King" automatic, c.1972.
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1970s All Original RA493
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's all-stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Precision Ref.5500 "Air King" automatic, c.1979, all original, in excellent working condition.
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1970s Vintage RA477B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.5500 Precision "Air King" automatic, c.1971, in excellent working condition.
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Ref 14000 Automatic 1990s Swiss RJC123
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning icon, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King 14000 Precision automatic, c.1999.
1963 Rolex Explorer Ref 5500-1002, Cal 1530 Automatic S/Steel Mens' Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Screw down Caseback, inside back date coded 1/63, no 1002 Signed screw down Crown, that winds & sets smoothly Greatly presented matte black Acrylic Explorer Dial, with Arabic ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air King Precision 14000 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
"Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision 14000 Mens Watch. 34mm stainless steel case and smooth fixed bezel.
Pristine Vintage Rolex Air King Precision Oyster Perpetual
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage Rolex is in PRISTINE condition, it has been barely worn throughout all those years and it has an intact sapphire crystal with NO scratches and a perfectly tight band. It...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air-King Watch Black Matte Precision Dial with Silver Applied Markers Stainless Steel Smooth Bezel 34mm in size Plastic Crystal From 1969...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Air King “Super Precision” Ref 5504, circa 1959
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Featuring a 36mm diameter stainless steel case with smooth bezel, with a beautiful original gloss black, gilt dial with applied silver indexes and tapered silver, lume filled hands. ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King Precision Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision Watch Rare 36mm Model Beautiful Dial with Patina Smooth Stainless Steel Bezel 36mm in size Features Original Rolex A...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Air King 14010 Men's Silver Dial Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual A No.
By Rolex
Located in Holtsville, NY
Discover the timeless elegance of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air King 14010, a sophisticated timepiece designed for the modern individual.
Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King Precision automatic Wristwatch Ref 14000
By Rolex
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King pre-owned 34mm wristwatch. Featuring a blue arabic dial, smooth polished bezel, ref# 14000, automatic movement. Stainless steel case and bracelet, fol...
Stainless Steel
1952 Rolex Precision Model 6044 “Royal” Oyster
By Rolex
Located in Raleigh, NC
Plus of course it is more convenient not to have to unscrew a crown if the watch needs winding. The Oyster Royal is not your typical Rolex. The case size is smaller than the Air-K...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Stainless Steel Watch Automatic Movement Black Matte Precision Dial with Applied Silver Markers Stainless Steel Smooth Bezel 34mm in size Pla...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King Wristwatch Ref 1503 circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Explanation about sizes of vintage Rolex watches: 36mm full size man's Datejust or Day-Date President. 34mm man's Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, or Oyster Perpetual Date.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air King Precision 14000 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
"Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision 14000 Mens Watch. 34mm stainless steel case and smooth fixed bezel.
Rolex Oyster Date Precision Stainless Steel Men's Wristwatch Ref 6066
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century all original, 1951 Rolex stainless steel oyster date precision wristwatch. Red date wheel. Original ruby steel riveted oyster band. Unpolished, minor scratches to case an...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Hermès Montre Bracelet Dore Circa 1970 Manual Winding Golden Wrist Watch Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès watch, circa 1970, featuring a finely striated gold-tone metal bracelet and a silver-tone dial echoing the same pattern with baton markers; powered by a manual-wind Incabloc m...
Excellent Cartier Must De Cartier Vendome Must Vendome SM 1851 Ladies Watch Boxe
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Cartier Model: Vendome Must Reference Number: 1851 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Gold Plated Sterling Silver Measurements : Case ...
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Tag Heuer Stainless Steel Carrera 39mm
By TAG Heuer
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: Automatic, Cal. 5 Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date Case: round 39mm stainless steel case, smooth bezel, scratch resistant sapphire crystal Dial: silver index dial Ba...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust Thunderbird Two Tone Diamond Dial Watch Ref. 16253
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex’s classic Datejust design is given a distinctive sport-luxury edge in this 1985 two tone Thunderbird reference 16253. The watch features the model’s recognizable rotating bezel...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage 1966 Steel Air-king Automatic with Sunburst Dial
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1966 Rolex Air-King Reference 5500. 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster case. Caliber 1520 Automatic, Self winding movement, excellent Mint condition Silver Satin "Sunburst"...
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Wristwatch with Original Black Dial, circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 1500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 3...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Must de Cartier Mystery Tank Watch. ARGENT Manual Black Dial Tank.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). Rare Black Mystery Dial with Windup Manual Movement. ref 7007873 Condition: Has some d...
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
$1,995
H 1.62 in W 1.34 in
1966 Omega (Seamaster) Rare Cal. 560 Vintage Mens 10K Gold Filled & Stainless St
By Omega
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...
Gold-filled, Stainless Steel
Tiffany & Co. Tesoro 18k Gold and Stainless Steel Two-Tone Date Watch 36mm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
A Tiffany & Co. Tesoro wristwatch in a two-tone design combining stainless steel with 18k yellow gold accents. The scalloped case frames a silver-tone dial marked Official Chronomete...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$24,495
W 1.38 in L 1.58 in
1950's Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Ref. 2532 "Grande" Calatrava Watch - 18K Gold
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
$6,850
H 1.58 in W 1.58 in Dm 1.58 in
Panerai Montre Luminor Marina 1048 Waterproof Automatic Steel Leather Watch 40mm
By Panerai
Located in PARIS, FR
Panerai Luminor Marina series 1048 watch, brushed steel case and polished steel bezel, automatic with seconds at 9 o'clock and date calendar at 3 o'clock, black dial, luminescent bat...
Steel
Rolex Oyster Precision 6423 Arrowhead Dagger Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rolex Model: Oysterdate Precision Reference number: 6423 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Hand Wind Case Material: Stainless Steel Measurements :34mm diame...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Precision – 9ct Gold – 32mm – Cal. 1200 – Vintage c1955
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Rolex Precision – 9ct Gold – 32mm – Cal. 1200 – Vintage A classic and elegant Rolex Precision, presented in a 32mm solid 9ct yellow gold case, showcasing the timeless design and unde...
Yellow Gold, Gold
Raymond Weil Stainless Steel Tradition 42mm
By Raymond Weil
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: Quartz Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, day, double date Case: 42mm round stainless steel case, smooth bezel Bracelet: black leather strap, stainless steel tang buckle D...
Stainless Steel
$2,119
W 1.86 in L 2.05 in
Owned & Worn by Harry Bellafonte with COA - Stührling Apocalypse 160 Chronograph
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...
Gold Plate
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.