Vintage Rolex Watch. ROLEX Oyster SPEEDKING 4302 SS and 9k Bezel. 29mm
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rolex Oyster SpeedKing 4302 9k Yellow Gold Bezel and Stainless Steel Case.
9k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking Original Dial Manual Watch, circa 1952
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 3/4 Size Precision / Oyster Speedking METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA: 1953 DIMENSIONS: Length 36mm X Diameter 30mm M...
1950's Rolex Oyster Speedking Precision in Red Leather Strap
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Rolex Oyster Precision stainless steel watch circa 1950. Manual wind movement caliber 10 1/2 is in full working condition. Case 30mm with original crystal and original crown....
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Early Speedking with Original Dial from 1941 or 1942
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Speedking / Reference 3373 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 36mm X Diameter 30mm CIRCA / YEAR: 1941 / 1942...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking with Original Dial and Hands from 1947
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Speedking / Reference 4220 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1947 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm X Diameter 35m...
1947 Vintage Rolex Speedking Stainless Steel with Rare Pink Gold Arabic Dial!
By Rolex
Located in Warrington, PA
Many believed this is the reason the Rolex 'Speedking' was born. Featured here is a vintage Rolex Oyster Speedking circa 1947 with rare dial with pink gold Arabic applied numbers ...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Speedking Reference 6220 Stainless Steel Watch, 1954
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1954 Vintage Rolex Oyster Speedking Ref. 6220 Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Waffle Textured with Applied Steel Elongate Arrow and Pointed Bar Markers.
Rolex SpeedKing 6430 Women's Watch in Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Comes with the original box. Rolex SpeedKing 6430 Women's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 107639 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Rolex Model: SpeedKing Country of Origin: Switzerland Movem...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Speedking Vintage Yellow Gold 6021
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A mens mid-size Oyster Speedking Precision wristwatch in yellow gold by Rolex.
Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Vintage Oyster Speedking Precision Gold 6020
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 31mm vintage Oyster Speedking Precision by Rolex, crafted from 10k yellow gold.
Gold, 10k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking Manual Wristwatch, circa 1958
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Speedking / Ref. 6421 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: 36mm X 30mm CIRCA: 1958 / 59 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: M...
Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking with Custom Finished Dial from 1957
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Speedking / Reference 6420 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1957 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Diameter 30mm...
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Speedking Precision Wristwatch Ref 4220, 1946
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Diam : 30mm Reference 4220 was marketed as the “Speedking” with center seconds and as the “Imperial” with subsidiary seconds.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking with Original Dial and Hands from 1947
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Speedking / Reference 4220 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1947 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm X Diameter 35m...
Rolex Steel Speedking with Custom Colored Dial and Gilt Hands from 1962
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Speedking / Reference 6431 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1962 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm x Diameter 31mm...
Midsize Rolex Oyster Speedking Precision 6430 30mm Hand Wind 1960s Swiss RA466B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Rolex Oyster Speedking Precision ref.6430 youth size hand-wind, c.1966, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Midsize Rolex Oyster Speedking Precision 6430 30mm Hand Wind 1960s Vintage RA466
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, all-stainless steel midsize Rolex Oyster Speedking Precision ref.6430 hand-wind, c.1966, all original.
Stainless Steel
Midsize Rolex Oyster Speedking 6431 30mm Hand Wind 1970s Vintage Swiss RA510B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charming vintage classic, Rolex midsize Oyster Precision ref.6431 Speedking hand-wind, c.1975, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Midsize Rolex Oyster Speedking Ref 6431 30mm Hand Wind 1970s All Original RA510
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, all-stainless steel midsize Rolex Oyster Speedking Precision ref.6431 hand-wind, c.1975, all original, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Oyster Precision Speedking 6430 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Precision Speedking Reference Number: 6430 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Manual winding Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements ...
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Stainless Steel Rolex Oyster Speedking, Circa 1954
By Rolex
Located in Towson, MD
One stainless steel Rolex Oyster Speedking model #6420 Serial # 54633 Circa 1954.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking Manual Wind Wristwatch 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: Stainless Steel Weight: 31.1 grams Diameter: 32mm *Light spotting on dial*
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking with Custom Finished Dial from 1957
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Speedking / Reference 6420 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1957 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Diameter 30mm...
Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking Red Dial Oyster Watch, circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Speedking / Oyster METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: 35mm X 30mm CIRCA: 1950's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Jewels ...
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking Red Dial Oyster Watch, circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Speedking / Oyster METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: 35mm X 30mm CIRCA: 1950's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Jewels ...
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel 3/4 Size Speedking Rare Engraved Dial Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Size Speedking / Ref. 6056 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: 35mm X 30mm CIRCA: 1952 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 1...
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Speedking Custom Lavender Dial circa 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Speedking / Reference 6430 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm x Diam...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Speedking Precision 6418 Goldplated Watch 50's 31mm Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rolex Model: Oyster Speedking Precision Reference Number : 6418 Features : 17 Jewels - Screw down Crown - Gold Plated Case 40 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movemen...
Gold Plate
Rolex Oyster Speedking Manual Red Depth Honeycomb Dial 6420, 1955's
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 6420 Year: 1955 Serial number: 72xxx Reference: OT1868 Introducing a captivating 30mm Rolex Oyster featuring a unique white honeycomb dial Ref:6420, enh...
Steel
Rolex Oyster Speedking 6418 Waffle Dial Gold Top 31mm Precision 50's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Speedking Precision Reference Number : 6418 Features : Waffle Dial - Screw down Crown - Gold Top Bezel Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: M...
Stainless Steel, Gold
Rolex Oyster Speedking 6418 Waffle Dial Gold Top 31mm Precision 50's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Reference Number : 1025 Features : Screw down Crown - Date Indicator - Rare Triangle Bezel Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Au...
Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Precision Speedking Wristwatch Ref 6420 circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex stainless steel Oyster precision Speedking wristwatch, Ref. 6420.
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Stainless Steel Speedking Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Signed gilt Swiss Made and Rolex Oyster Speedking (print faded, but all lettering fully intact). 17-jewel manual-wind movement with subsidiary seconds.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Speedking Precision Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Bling, bling. Gorgeous Rolex vintage Oyster Speedking Precision watch for him or her.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking circa 1940's
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Speedking circa 1940's 31mm diameter Oyster case with screw down period crown and caseback. 15 jewel manual wind movement with sweep seconds.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Rose Gold Speedking Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex 14k rose gold Speedking wristwatch, Ref. 4270, circa 1940s.
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Speedking Wristwatch circa 1943
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Oyster Speedking wristwatch, serial number 211,XXX, circa 1943. 31mm boy's-size case with acrylic crystal and signed screw-down crown.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Speedking Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel and rose gold Speedking wristwatch, circa 1940s.
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Speedking Wristwatch circa 1951 with box and papers
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Speedking wristwatch, Ref. 6420, circa 1951, complete with original box and papers. 31mm case with screw down crown, original matte silvered dial with raised ta...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Speedking Original Dial manual wristwatch, c1942
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Speedking boy’s size 31mm Oyster case circa 1942 with pleasing original matte silvered dial with original patina’d luminous indexes and matching luminous pencil style hands.
Stainless Steel
1962 Rolex Explorer Ref. 5501 Vintage Mens Watch - Stainless Steel & 14K 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...
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
$68,499
H 1.58 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.58 in
Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 18k White Gold Cream Dial Mens Watch 5320G-001
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned, like-new condition. Comes with an original box and a full paper set. Retail for $101,100 USD. General Information Department: Men Style: Luxury Model Name: Perpetual Cale...
White Gold
Vintage 1965 Omega Automatic Watch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
A classic vintage Omega automatic wristwatch from 1965, showcasing timeless mid-20th-century Swiss craftsmanship. This elegant timepiece combines reliable automatic movement with cle...
Stainless Steel
$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex x Loree Rodkin Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date crafted in 18k yellow gold, customised by jewellery designer Loree Rodkin. The watch features a champagne dial with baton hour markers, day aperture...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Ronde Solo Ref 3517 Large Steel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2018 Cartier Reference 3517 Ronde Solo Wrist Watch, 42 M.M. 2 piece Stainless Steel Water Resistant case, Automatic, Self winding movement, Sapphire set crown, Sapphire Glass C...
Steel
Cartier Ronde Solo 36 MM steel Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Cartier Ronde Solo Wrist Watch, 36 M.M 2 Piece stainless steel water resistant case, Sapphire crown, Sapphire Glass Crystal. Silver dial with Black Roman numerals and a C...
Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Blue Diamond Dial 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Oysterdate with Rare Factory Original Silvered Dial and Gilt Markers
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
Omega Vintage Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Omega Wrist Watch, 35 MM Stainless Steel 3 piece Water Proof case, 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement, Excellent, mint condition, Silver Satin dial with raised and...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Paris Centure Collection Wrist Watch, 18k Yellow Gold 27 X 27 M.M. 2 Piece stepped case. 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind movement. White Dial with Black Roman nu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Breitling 17 Jewel Rubis Manual 1950s 34mm Watch 633
By Breitling
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Band Material: Stainless steel Materials: Gold Power: Mechanical Readout: Analog Breitling Wristwatch. 1950s Vintage men's Stainless steel case. 17 Rubis Jewel Mechanical ...
Piaget 18Kt. Solid Gold Automatic Micro Rotor and Original Strap and Buckle 1970
By Piaget
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Piaget Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Automatic / Reference 12447 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 3...
Cartier Vintage Stepped Case Mechanical 18k Gold Plate Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Mid size Triple Stepped case Wrist Watch, 28 x 28 M.M. 18k Gold Electroplate 2 piece case, original and Excellent, Mint condition Chocolate brown dial with Gold R...
Gold Plate
Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Cartier Mid Size Wrist Watch, 30 M.M. X 6 M.M thick 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Cartier Inc. 17 jewel mechanical, Manual wind movement. Silver Satin Dial with raised Gol...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies ROLEX 2649 Precision Cocktail Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1970s. 1400 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 2649. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism. Leather Band...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Rare Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual from 1952 Oversized Bubble Back Movement
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6334 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 / 54 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm...
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.