Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies Rolex 3408 Mechanical Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch.
Vintage 1960s Modern Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies Rolex 3408 Mechanical Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch.
Stainless Steel
Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies ROLEX 2649 Precision Cocktail Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies Rolex 2653 Vintage Genuine Manual Windup Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies Rolex 2653 Vintage Genuine Manual Windup Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex 2 Tone Ladies Dress Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 4575 METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone Steel & Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm ...
Genuine Rolex Diamond Watch. 14k YG Ladies Rolex 3271 Mechanical Windup Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
14k Yellow Gold Rolex Diamond Accent Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. ROLEX Precision 2628 Mechanical Windup. Ladies Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k White Gold Case Rolex Precision Ladies Watch with attached Milanese Bracelet (Stainless Steel).
Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Genuine 18k Rolex Watch. ROLEX Precision 2642 Mechanical Windup. Ladies Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k White Gold Case Rolex Precision Ladies Watch with attached Milanese Bracelet (Stainless Steel).
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust 2-tone Watch 69163
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Datejust 2-tone Watch 69163 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date, sapphire crystal.
Rolex Ladies Datejust Steel & Gold Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Datejust Steel & Gold Watch 69173 - Automatic winding.
Rolex Ladies Datejust Steel & Gold Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Datejust Steel & Gold Watch 69173 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date, sapphire crystal.
Rolex Ladies Datejust Steel & Gold Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Datejust Steel & Gold Watch 69173 - Automatic winding.
Rolex Ladies Datejust Steel & Gold Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Datejust Steel & Gold Watch 69173 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date, sapphire crystal.
Rolex Ladies Datejust Steel & Gold Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Datejust Steel & Gold Watch 69173 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date, sapphire crystal.
Genuine 18k Rolex Precision Watch. 18k YG Ladies 9127 Dainty 1940s Ladies Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k Yellow Gold Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch.
18k Gold, White Gold
Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual Date Watch 69240
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual Date Watch 69240 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date, sapphire crystal.
Genuine Rolex 6618 Watch. Ladies ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Automatic Wristwatch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Ladies Automatic Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1963 25mm Rolex Automatic Movement Ref. 6618.
Stainless Steel
Genuine Rolex 69173 Oyster Perpetual DateJust Watch. Ladies ROLEX Multitone
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Yellow gold and Stainless Steel Multi tone Rolex Ladies Automatic Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1990 26mm Rolex Automatic Movement Ref. 69173.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Genuine Rolex 6618 Watch. Ladies ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Automatic Wristwatch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Ladies Automatic Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1968 25mm Rolex Automatic Movement Ref. 6618.
Stainless Steel
Genuine Rolex Oyster Perpetual Watch. Ladies ROLEX 6623 Automatic Wristwatch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Ladies Automatic Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1969. 25mm Rolex Automatic Movement Ref. 6623.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
$7,019 / item
Rolex Ladies Datejust White Roman Numeral Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust White Color Roman Numeral 68274
Stainless Steel
Ladies Rolex President 18k Gold Diamond Watch 69138
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Ladies Rolex President 18k Gold Diamond Watch 69138 - Automatic winding, Quickset date, sapphire crystal.
Rolex Lady Datejust Stainless Steel Ladies Watch 179174
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Lady Datejust Stainless Steel Ladies Watch 179174 - Automatic winding; 31 jewel; sapphire crystal.
Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual 2-Tone Watch 67193
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual 2-Tone Watch 67193 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, no-date, sapphire crystal.
Rolex Lady Datejust Stainless Steel Ladies Watch 179174
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Lady Datejust Stainless Steel Ladies Watch 179174 - Automatic winding; 31 jewel; sapphire crystal.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel Ladies Watch with Diamonds Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 26mm Stainless Steel Ladies Watch with Diamonds Pink Salmon Dial 176200 This watch is in like new condition.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Ladies Rolex 6917 Datejust 26mm Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Ladies Rolex 6917 Datejust 26mm Stainless Steel After Market Diamond Bezel & Aftermarket Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial. Jubilee Band
Diamond
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 177200 White Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 177200 Ladies Watch. This watch features a 31mm stainless steel case and a smooth stainless steel bezel.
Stainless Steel
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.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 68273 Midsize Champagne Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Datejust 68273 Ladies Watch. This timepiece features a 31mm stainless steel case and an 18K yellow gold fluted bezel.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex DateJust 68278 Diamond Champagne Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 68278 Ladies Watch. 31mm 18k yellow gold case with 18K yellow gold fluted bezel.
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 278344RBR Diamond Bezel Midsize Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex 278344RBR 31mm white Rolesor case comprised of Oystersteel and 18K white gold, screw-down back, screw-down crown with twinlock double waterproofness system, 18K white gold dome...
Steel
Rolex Pearlmaster 80298 Tricolor Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This luxury watch features an 18kt yellow gold case and an 18kt yellow, white, and rose gold Rolex Pearlmaster bracelet, complemented by a fixed diamond-set bezel. The gray dial show...
18k Gold
Genuine Rolex 6917 Oyster Perpetual Date Watch. Ladies ROLEX 14k Multi tone
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 6917. 14k Yellow gold and Stainless Steel Multi tone Rolex Ladies Wristwatch.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
$6,433 / item
Ladies Rolex Datejust Cream Dial Two Tone Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
We take great pride in presenting this timepiece, which is in impeccable condition, having undergone professional polishing and servicing to maintain its pristine appearance. The wa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Genuine 18k Rolex 6517 Oyster Perpetual Watch. Ladies ROLEX 18k Yellow Gold.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady DateJust Automatic Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1960. 18k Yellow Gold Case. 25mm Rolex Automatic Movement Ref. 6517. Condition: Excellent Condition fo...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust Steel & Gold Watch 69173 Ivory Dial
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Datejust Steel & Gold Watch 69173 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date, sapphire crystal.
1940's Rolex Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - Platinum & Diamonds
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...
Platinum
Rolex Ladies 176200 Steel Automatic Oyster Perpetual Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2020 Rolex Ladies Ref 176200 Wrist Watch, 26 M.M. Stainless Steel 26 M.M 3 piece Water Resistant Oyster case.
Steel
Rolex Datejust 68258 18K Yellow Gold Midsize Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 68258 18K Midsize Ladies Watch. 31mm 18k yellow gold case.
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust 179160 Stainless Steel White Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Pre-owned Rolex Ladies Datejust, Model 179160 - Ladies automatic winding wristwatch. Stainless steel case with smooth bezel (26mm diameter). White dial with stick markers. Stainless ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies Datejust White Roman Numerals Dial 179174 Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Ladies Datejust 26mm White Roman Numerals Dial 179174 Diamond/Sapphire Bezel Steel Ladies Watch Listed images are actual pictures of the watch.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Stainless Steel Ladies with Black Roman Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 31mm Stainless Steel Ladies Watch with Black Roman Dial and Diamond Bezel 178240 Genuine Rolex Datejust 31mm Stainless Steel with factory dial and custom diamond bezel.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 2-Tone Steel & Gold Ladies Watch 79173
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Datejust 2-tone Steel & Gold Ladies Watch 79173 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date, sapphire crystal.
Vintage Rolex Datejust Ruby Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Timeless Elegance: Rolex Lady-Datejust 69173 Experience the perfect blend of luxury and sophistication with the Rolex Lady-Datejust 69173. Designed for women who appreciate timeless...
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Dial Ladies Watch Ref. 6623
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Women's Rolex 6623 Oyster Perpetual vintage ladies wrist watch in stainless steel.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Precision Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A vintage ladies Rolex Precision, crafted in 1950, showcasing timeless elegance and Swiss craftsmanship.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Ladies Yacht-Master 2-Tone Watch 69623 Silver Dial
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Yacht-Master 2-Tone Watch 69623 Silver Dial - Automatic winding; sapphire crystal.
Datejust Rolex Blue Roman Jubilee 31mm Ladies Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Brand New Rolex Datejust 31mm Stainless Steel Ladies Watch, Box and papers included Applied polished Roman numeral hour markers.
18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 276200 Blue Dial Steel Ladies Watch & Card
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 276200 Ladies Watch with a Blue Dial & a card dated 2020.
Steel
Rolex Cellini 4082 Cushion Engine Turned Bezel Ladies Vintage Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Cellini Ref. 4082 lady’s wristwatch from 1980, featuring a cushion-shaped 18k yellow gold case with a polished and brushed finish, a graduated bezel, and an integrated textured...
18k Gold
1966 Rolex Ladies Dress Watch, Silver Dial - 14K 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
Rolex Datejust 69168 18K Yellow Gold white Dial Ladies Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Datejust 69168 Ladies' Watch. This elegant timepiece features a 26mm case made of 18K yellow gold and a smoothed bezel crafted from the same material.
18k Gold
ROLEX Ladies Datejust SS Steel & Diamond Watch - Original Papers & Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
ROLEX Ladies Datejust Ref. 69174 Stainless Steel & Diamond Watch with Full Servicing - Original Papers Papers - Fully Serviced by Former Rolex Authorized Watchmaker ($1295 Value) -...
Steel
Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Coral dial Ladies Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1978 Rolex Reference 6719 Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 3 piece Oyster case with Fluted bezel, Oyster Perpetual Automatic, self winding movement, Custom finished ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex 169622 Yacht-Master Platinum and Stainless Steel Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex 169622 Yacht-Master Platinum and Stainless Steel Ladies Watch This Rolex 169622 Yacht-Master Watch is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Steel, Stainless Steel, Platinum
Rolex Datejust Diamond Bezel Silver Dial Stainless Steel Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 31mm Datejust Diamond Bezel Silver Dial Stainless Steel Ladies Watch This watch features aftermarket diamonds (non-Rolex) and is in excellent, like-new condition with no visibl...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust 79173 Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 79173 Ladies Watch. 26mm Stainless Steel case.
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust 69173 Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 69173 Ladies Watch. 26mm Stainless Steel case.
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust 69173 Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 69173 Ladies Watch. 26mm Stainless Steel case.
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust 69173 Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 69173 Ladies Watch. 26mm Stainless Steel case.
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust 69173 Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 69173 Ladies Watch 26mm Stainless Steel case.
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust 68273 Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 68273 Ladies Watch. 31mm Stainless Steel case.
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust 69173 Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 69173 Ladies Watch. 26mm Stainless Steel case.
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust 69173 Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 69173 Ladies Watch. 26mm Stainless Steel case.
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust 69173 Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 69173 Ladies Watch. 26mm Stainless Steel case.
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust 69173 Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 69173 Ladies Watch. 26mm Stainless Steel case.
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust Ladies Original Diamond Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust Ladies Original Diamond Watch very good condition- runs perfect all original including diamonds from Rolex free overnight shipping shop with confidence
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust 68273 Midsize Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 68273 Midsize Ladies Watch. 31mm Stainless Steel case.
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust 68274 Midsize Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 68274 Ladies Watch. 31mm Stainless Steel case.
Unavailable
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 67193 Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 67193 Ladies Watch. 24mm Stainless Steel case.
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust Midsize 68273 Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust Midsize 68273 Ladies Watch. 31mm Stainless Steel case.
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust President 69168 Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 69168 Ladies Watch. 26mm 18k Yellow Gold case.
Unavailable
Rolex Datejust 69174 Ladies Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 69174 Ladies Watch. 26mm Stainless Steel case.
Rolex Datejust President 69268 Diamond Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 69268 Ladies Watch. 26mm Yellow-gold case.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 6916 Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 6916 Ladies Watch. 26mm Stainless Steel case.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 6917 Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 6917 Ladies Watch 26mm Stainless Steel case.
Rolex Datejust 69173 Tapestry Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 69173 Ladies Watch. 26mm Stainless Steel case.
Rolex Datejust 69173 Pyramid Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ladies Watch. 26 mm stainless steel case. 18k yellow gold fluted bezel.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69173 Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 69173 Ladies Watch. 26mm Stainless Steel case.
Rolex Datejust 68273 Diamond Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 68273 Diamond Dial Ladies Watch. 30mm Stainless Steel case.
Rolex Datejust 68273 Diamond Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 68273 Diamond Dial Ladies Watch. 31mm Stainless Steel case.
Rolex Datejust 69178 Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 69178 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch. 26mm 18k Yellow gold case.
Rolex Datejust 69173 Diamond Dial Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 69173 Diamond Dial Ladies Watch. 26mm Stainless Steel case.
Rolex Datejust Pleiade Dial 69138 Ladies Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust Pleiade Dial 69138 Ladies Watch. 26mm 18k Yellow Gold case.
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.