1960's Rolex Ladies Dress Watch, Silver Dial - 14K White Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
As mentioned, one used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership. BOX - Watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certifi...
White Gold
Vintage Rolex Watch Presentation Box, Circa 1930s to 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
A vintage Rolex watch presentation box dating circa 1930s to 1950s.
Other
Rare Circa 1920’s Woman’s Rolex Watch Box Presentation Case
By Rolex
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage 1920’s intricate designed pressboard watch box is in excellent condition and is made with meticulous craftsmanship. Beautifully embossed top, reminiscent of tooled leath...
Leather, Wood
Rolex Ladies' Watch Presentation Box, Red Leatherette, 20th Century
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Ladies' Watch Box with Outer Box Period: Late 20th century Material: Elegant red leatherette exterior with cream satin and red velvet interior, accompanied by a coordinating ou...
Rare Rolex James Bond Submariner circa 1966 Watch Ref. #5513
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Aesthetically, this Submariner is one of the most beautiful Rolex watches we have ever come across! Please note that we can size virtually any watch prior to shipping to fit your ex...
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT Master 18k YG Black Dial Rare Vintage circa 1981 Model
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
A glamorous take on one of Rolex’s most famous tool watches, this full-gold vintage GMT-Master 16758 is an excellent an luxury-oriented example of Rolex’s iconic pilot’s watch.
Yellow Gold
1960s Rolex presentation watch for "Global Petroleum"
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
14k yellow gold-filled automatic Rolex, originally presented to an employee of "Global Petroleum" in the 1960s. Co-branding their timepieces with corporate logos was a service Rolex ...
Rolex 1970 Near Mint Unworn Automatic Gold Filled cased Presentation Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Rolex Presentation Watch, 35 M.M. X 10 M.M. Thick 14k Yellow Gold Filled 2 piece case.
Gold-filled
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Presented to the 1964 America's Cup Winner
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Brown. This watch marks a milestone in the storied history of the America's Cup and is among the best Rolex presentation watches to come to market and it could be considered the of t...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Gold filled Automatic Presentation Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
New Brown Lizard Strap. This watch is in very good seldom worn condition, this model was produced by Rolex for several years mainly as a company presentation for service or Retirement.
Gold-filled
ROLEX Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Presentation Watch with Globe Logo Dial circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Considered a presentation watch, Rolex made these limited dials for respective contract companies.
Stainless Steel
Sold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch Ref 5552 Alabama Power Company Presentation Watch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This is a cool piece on a number of levels: It has an original bull's eye dial, original riveted Oyster bracelet marked 1963 and a special presentation engraving on the case back sho...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Presentation Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Brown Lizard Strap with Gold Plate Rolex Buckle. The back of the watch is engraved with a presentation from Kewanee Oil Company and dated 1975.
14k Gold
Rolex Yellow Gold Presentation Manual Wristwatch, circa 1956
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This special watch was produced by Rolex and done with a custom dial and hand engraved case as a presentation watch to an employee for 25 years of loyal ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Rolex Ref 7002 Presentation 14k Gold Filled 35mm Automatic 1970s RA424
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare classic, Men's Rolex Ref.7002 Presentation watch, c.1970s, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel, Gold-filled
Rolex Stainless Steel Back and Gold Top Hallmark Logo Presentation Wristwatch circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
In a fortuitous twist, both Rolex and Hallmark use the crown as their company logo, so this corporate presentation watch has two crowns on the dial.
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Rolex Platinum and Diamond Pearlmaster Wristwatch Circa 2011
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This piece is in exceptional, like new condition, offered complete with the original box, warranty papers and Rolex presentation box. The entire watch is solid platinum, set with col...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Rolex Stainless Steel Men's Calvert Wristwatch
By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Men's steel Rolex oyster perpetual date circa. Made for Rolex as a presentation watch for Calvert, with Calvert logo on the dial.
Steel, Stainless Steel
1967 IWC Vintage Mens Full Size Watch, Cal. 854 Automatic - Stainless Steel
By IWC
Located in Suwanee, GA
BOX - Watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate SKU 9883
Stainless Steel
Mens Rolex Ref 7002 Gold Filled Automatic Presentation Watch 1970s RJC119
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's Rolex ref.7002 automatic 14k gold-filled Presentation Watch watch, c.1970.
Gold-filled
Rolex 18 Karat Yellow Gold Presentation Dress Rolex from 1964
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Presentation Dress Model METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1964 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 37mm X 36mm MOVEMENT / CAL...
Patek Philippe Lacquered Wood Swiss Watch Presentation Box, Brand New
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Patek Philippe lacquered wood Swiss watch Presentation Box. Brand New No scratches It features a hinged front lock closure with metal hardware and an inlaid maker’s logo on the lid...
Mens Rolex Ref 7002 Presentation 14k Gold Filled 35mm Automatic 1970s RA424
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Very rare Men's Rolex Ref.7002 Gold-filled Presentation watch, c.1970s, in excellent working condition.
Gold-filled, Stainless Steel
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H 3.86 in W 8.43 in D 3.86 in
Rolex Jumbo vintage classic green leather presentation watch and jewellery box
By Rolex
Located in Braintree, GB
Rolex Jumbo Presentation Watch Jewelry Box Montres Rolex S.A. 51.00.01 This exquisite Rolex vintage classic green leather watch and jewellery box epitomizes timeless elegance and so...
Leather
4.96 Carat Green Beryl Square Radiant Cut Platinum Engagement Ring by Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined platinum diamond engagement ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, centered by a natural green beryl weighing 4.96 carats in a square radiant cut. The vivid green hue is pa...
Beryl, Green Beryl, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Platinum Diamond Omega Ladies Wrist Watch Vintage Art Deco
Located in Greer, SC
" Lady's dress watch by Omega measures 6.5 inches long. It weighs 13.3 pennyweights. It has a rectangular platinum case measuring 13.62 by 13.21 mm with bead set round diamond lugs. ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Watch 2.40 TCW VS2 G/H Antique 17.5g Manual 6/5"
Located in Puyallup, WA
Introducing a work of art and a testament to exquisite craftsmanship, this Platinum Art Deco Watch. Adorned with exquisite natural diamonds, this timepiece stands as a statement of s...
Diamond, Platinum
Omega 1940s Retro Rose Gold and Rubies Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Omega Ladies Bracelet Watch, 22 x 14 M.M. 14k Rose Gold Signed Omega 2 piece case, the case top is set with Fine color Rubies and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. 17 Jewel M...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Ladies Art Deco Rare 14Kt Two-Tone Gold Bracelet Watch, circa 1940's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 3285 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Two-Tone Yellow & Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 25mm Len...
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Rolex Watch. Diamond Bezel 1975 Ladies Manual ROLEX 2611 Precision
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1975. 1400 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 2611. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism. Case and Brac...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
$2,995
H 2.5 in W 2 in D 0.5 in
Antique Imperial Russian Silver Cloisonne Enamel Coin Purse Case Moscow 1899
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Pre-Revolution Russian Imperial silver-gilt & cloisonné enamel coin purse/case, Moscow, 1899. The purse with the maker's mark in Cyrillic and the assayer's mark for Iv...
Silver, Enamel
Vintage Cartier Pink Red Ruby Oval Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ellipse Ring 50
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Vivid Red Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring. Stunning yellow gold ring set with a vivid red ruby. Fine jewellery houses like Cartier only use the finest of ge...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Cellini Series Ladies Watch in Original Condition 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cellini / Reference 4081 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm X Diamet...
18k Gold
$14,981Sale Price|25% Off
H 0.44 in W 1.11 in Dm 1.11 in
Rolex Vintage 28mm 18k Yellow-Rose Gold Diamonds w Oyster Perpetual Band 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Vintage 28mm 18k Yellow-Rose Gold and Diamonds on the Numbers with an Oyster Band Creator: Rolex 2416631 , 6627 Design: Oyster Perpetual Case Material: 18kYellow-Rose Gold S...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco 1.50 Carat Diamond Ladies Platinum Watch
Located in New York, NY
A truly enchanting antique timepiece, this delicate manual platinum watch captures timeless romance with its classic round dial encircled by shimmering diamonds. The bracelet is beau...
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Ollendorff Platinum & Diamond Art Deco Swiss Wristwatch, 2.0ct Total
Located in North Attleboro, MA
A masterpiece of 1920s Art Deco design, this platinum and diamond wristwatch by Ollendorff captures the height of Swiss craftsmanship and architectural glamour. With 56 diamonds tota...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.44 in D 0.26 in L 6.5 in
Art Deco Floral Filagree Sapphire and Diamond Ladies Dress Watch Sapphire Band
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Deco platinum top on 18k gold watch accented with diamonds and sapphires, circa 1920. The filagree rectangular elongated 3 piece case has geometric triangles design and on the lu...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$2,498
H 1.66 in W 0.54 in
Antique Art Deco Hamilton Platinum Diamond Wrist Watch White Gold Mesh Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Case is Solid Platinum - Bracelet, clasp and safety chain are 14k White Gold Case Overall Height: 42.1mm (1.6") Case Width: 13.7mm (0.5") (not including the crown) Bracele...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Coronet 2.04 Carats Mixed-Cut Diamonds Vintage 1940s Ladies Watch in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A 1940s Coronet ladies watch, featuring mixed-cut diamonds weighing 2.04 carats total. Made with platinum, this vintage watch measures 14.25 mm in width and 6.5 inches in length. It ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Wristwatch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Wristwatch Details: Material: Platinum Dial color: white Main stone: single cut diamonds Case size: approx. 18mm Movement: Manual wind Face hallma...
Diamond, Platinum
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.